FOCUS Wales
Thu, May 8, 2025 – Sat, May 10, 2025
An annual music showcase festival in Wrexham, featuring over 250 artists from around the world across multiple venues.
Gallabrae - Greenville Scottish Games
Fri, May 23, 2025 – Sat, May 24, 2025
A massive celebration of Scottish heritage featuring re-enactment villages, pipers, Celtic rock bands, children’s activities, and heavy athletics.
Gŵyl Uilleann Glanyfferi - Ferryside Uilleann Pipes Festival
Fri, May 16, 2025 – Sun, May 18, 2025
A three-day festival in the historic seaside village of Ferryside, South West Wales, celebrating traditional Irish and Welsh music and song.
Highland Gathering Peine
Sat, May 3, 2025 – Sun, May 4, 2025
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this gathering features pipe band competitions, solo performances, and traditional Highland games.
Irish Festival Tampere
Thu, May 15, 2025 – Sun, May 18, 2025
A vibrant festival in Tampere featuring concerts, pub gigs, sessions, and workshops, showcasing Irish music and dance, including performances with traditional Irish bagpipes.
Kirkin' o' the Tartan Festival
Sun, May 18, 2025
A celebration featuring a procession of bagpipes, drums, and traditional Scottish Highland dress, followed by a festival with food, games, and Scottish music.
Livingstone Invitational 2025
Sat, May 10, 2025
The 45th Annual Livingstone Invitational, organized by the PPBSO’s Niagara-Hamilton Branch, showcases top solo pipers in a prestigious competition.
Macalester College Commencement Performance
Sat, May 17, 2025
The Macalester College Pipe Band performs during the commencement ceremony, adding a traditional Scottish flair to the celebration.
Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival
Sat, May 10, 2025
A one-day festival celebrating Scottish culture with Highland games, Celtic music, bagpipe competitions, crafts, and dance performances. The festival also features a British car show and expanded dog/herding events.
Prairie Piping Amateur Invitational
Fri, May 16, 2025
An evening event showcasing five excellent pipers in a medley free-for-all competition where the audience selects a favorite.