What’s on in Piping: October 3–17, 2026
A Highland gathering, a championship celebration, a weekend of Irish music, and a band anniversary offer four ways to spend time with the piping community over the next two weeks. Here are the dates to plan around, with full event information on Bagpipeevents.com.
October 10: Highland Games in Connecticut
Brooklyn, Connecticut. Scotland’s Highland Festival and Games moves to a Saturday this year. Pipe band presentations, Highland athletics, dancing, and a Clan Village make this a choice for families and listeners who want a full day of Scottish culture.
Plan your visit to the Connecticut Highland Games.
October 10: Celebrate with Ulster Scottish
Glenside, Pennsylvania. Ulster Scottish invites supporters to celebrate its World Championship with a victory parade followed by an evening gathering. It is a chance for families, friends, and local pipe band fans to share the band’s achievement.
See the Ulster Scottish celebration details.
October 16–18: Northeast Tionól
East Durham, New York. For uilleann pipers and fiddlers looking to spend a weekend learning and playing, the Northeast Tionól brings classes, workshops, and concerts to Gavin’s Irish Country Inn. It begins within this fortnight and continues through Sunday, October 18.
Explore the Northeast Tionól weekend.
October 17: MacMillan’s Silver Jubilee
Gaithersburg, Maryland. MacMillan United Pipe Bands marks 25 years with a Silver Jubilee at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center. The anniversary gives the organization’s members and supporters a date to come together around its piping and drumming community.
Find MacMillan Silver Jubilee information.
For schedules, admission, and organizer updates, follow the individual event listings. Browse more upcoming events on Bagpipeevents.com.