International Uilleann Piping Day
On Saturday 7th November 2026, we will celebrate International Uilleann Piping Day. 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.
What is International Uilleann Piping Day (IUPD)?
International Uilleann Piping Day is a global celebration of Ireland’s iconic musical instrument. As part of the celebrations, uilleann piping activities and events are co-ordinated and organised by Na Píobairí Uilleann and voluntary organisers around the world.
Previous events have included activities such recitals, presentations, sessions, Try the Pipes events, piping tuition, reedmaking classes, pipes maintenance and bag making. All events take place on the same day across different time zones. In 2025, from Melbourne to Tokyo, almost 60 events were held around the world. We would love you to host an event in 2026!
This year marks the 16th 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.
International Uilleann Piping Day 2025 - Gallery
Videos from around the World
Locations - 2026
Thank you all for your support – International Uilleann Piping Day 2025 was a huge success and saw over 50 events take place worldwide. To keep up to date as 2026 events are announced, please check back regularly here and on our dedicated Facebook page.
Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
- Armagh – Armagh Pipers’ Club
- Belfast
- Cork – Cork Pipers’ Club
- Derry
- Donegal
- Dublin – The National Gallery
- Enniscorthy, Wexford
- Galway
- Tipperary
UK & Europe
- Brittany – France (Gan Ainm)
- Paris – France
- Schaffhausen – Switzerland
- Turin – Italy
- London – UK
- Northumberland – UK
- Nuertingen – Germany
North, Central & South America
- Charlottesville, Virginia – US
- San Francisco, California – US
- Cleveland, Ohio – US
- Honolulu, Hawaii – US
- Seattle, Washington – US
- Ithaca, New York – US
- Puerto Rico
- Orlando, Florida – US
- Lago Puelo – Argentina
- Ottawa, Canada
- London, Ontario – Canada
- Mexico City – Mexico
Asia
- Kyoto, Japan
- Tokyo, Japan (Sunday 1st November)
- Melbourne, Australia
- Victoria, Australia
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