08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
2025 World Pipe Band Championships set for Glasgow Green
The 2025 World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on August 15 and 16, marking the 77th time the event has been held in the city.
It will bring together 207 bands from 15 countries, including groups from Oman, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.
(Image: Kris Kesiak) Colin Mulhern, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: "Our decision to stage a dedicated youth competition as part of the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships is underpinned by our mission to nurture young talent in piping and drumming.
"Showcasing the incredible talent and skills of the next generation, the youth competition also reinforces our ongoing commitment to the future of pipe band music.
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"We hope as many people as possible will come to support these brilliant young performers as they take their well-earned place at the heart of the world's premier pipe band event.
"As ever, tickets are in great demand for the event, so anyone who doesn't want to miss out on the experience should book now for Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16."
(Image: Kris Kesiak) This year introduces a new format, with a dedicated youth competition on the Friday.
More than 1,540 under-18s will compete in Juvenile and Novice Juvenile categories, and the day will end with a massed performance and prize-giving.
The senior band competitions will take place on the Saturday, culminating in the crowning of the 2025 world champions.
(Image: Kris Kesiak) Tickets for the event are available at
Bailie Annette Christie, chair of Glasgow Life, said: "Glasgow is privileged to be home to the world's biggest celebration of Scotland's national instrument.
"Every summer, our great UNESCO City of Music is filled with sensational sounds and sights as the traditional and contemporary music of the bagpipes is showcased during our prestigious World Pipe Band Championships and vibrant Piping Live! "festival."
The championships coincide with the Glasgow International Piping Festival, Piping Live!, which runs from August 11 to 17 and celebrates its 22nd edition this year.
Event highlights will be broadcast on BBC Scotland on August 21.
