International Uilleann Piping Day
On Saturday 1st November 2025, we celebrated International Uilleann Piping Day.
International Uilleann Piping Day is a global celebration of uilleann pipes which takes place annually on the first Saturday in November. This is a co-ordinated day of piping activities and events organised by Na Píobairí Uilleann aimed at raising awareness for this iconic Irish instrument and celebrating uilleann piping communities and enthusiasts around the world. To reflect its international appeal, events take place online and/or in person – ensuring everyone can have access to uilleann piping no matter where in the world they are based.
International Uilleann Piping Day was started by Na Píobairí Uilleann in 2011. Next year marks the 15th anniversary of this global celebration – we hope you will join us in celebrating, wherever you are in the world. International Uilleann Piping Day is held on the first Saturday in November. IUPD 2026 will take place on Saturday 7th November 2026.
Are you interested in hosting an event in 2026? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at info@pipers.ie for more information.
International Uilleann Piping Day 2025 - Gallery
Videos from around the World
Locations - 2025
Thank you all for your support – International Uilleann Piping Day 2025 was a huge success and saw over 50 events take place worldwide. In the coming days we will be posting photos from the day here and on our dedicated Facebook page. If you have yet to send on photos/videos from the day, email them to info@pipers.ie.
Make sure to check back regularly for the most up to date photos of the celebrations! We are already looking forward to next year!
Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
- Armagh
- Belfast
- Clare
- Derry – Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
- Donegal – Ballyshannon
- Donegal – Letterkenny
- Dublin – Clondalkin (Áras Chrónáin)
- Dublin – Na Píobairí Uilleann
- Dublin – Ballyroan Library, Rathfarnham
- Galway City
- Kerry – Dingle
- Kerry – Killorglin
- Kerry – Tralee
- Limerick – UL (28 October)
- Louth – Dundalk
- Mayo – Castlebar
- Tipperary – Nenagh
- Westmeath – Mullingar
UK & Europe
- Ardennes (Online) – France
- Brittany – France (Gan Ainm)
- Brittany – France
- Paris – France
- Oulu – Finland
- Leeds – England
- London – England
- Manchester – England
- Northumberland – England
- Ravenna – Italy (31 Oct- 2 Nov)
- Milan – Italy
- Nürtingen – Germany
- Hassloch – Germany (31 Oct)
- Schaffhausen – Switzerland
- The Island of Texel – The Netherlands
- Bangor – Wales
North, Central & South America
- Boston – US
- Berkeley, California – US
- Charlottesville, Virginia – US (1-2 Nov)
- Cleveland, Ohio – US (7-9 Nov)
- Churubusco, Mexico
- Colorado – US
- Orlando, Florida – US
- Los Angeles, Southern California – US
- St. Louis, Missouri – US
- Salt Lake City, Utah – US
- San Francisco – US
- Seattle, Washington – US
- Lago Puelo – Argentina
- Curitiba – Brazil (11 Nov)
- Quebec/Montreal – Canada
- Toronto – Canada
- Vancouver Island – Canada
Asia