International Uilleann Piping Day is a global celebration of the unique Irish pipes or ‘uilleann pipes’ which takes annually on the first Saturday in November.
This is a co-ordinated day of piping activities and events organised by Na Píobairí Uilleann. It is aimed at raising awareness of this iconic Irish instrument and celebrating the 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.
Save the Date: International Uilleann Piping Day 2025!
On Saturday, 1st November 2025, we will celebrate International Uilleann Piping Day.
Are you interested in hosting an event? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at info@pipers.ie for more information.
For our international members, we’re excited to announce an Open Call for Applications to host an uilleann piper at your event.
For all the details and to access the application form, please click here
Let’s make International Uilleann Piping Day 2025 a celebration to remember!
IUPD Locations 2024
As we draw closer to the big day, we will be adding the details for all events being held around the world both here on our website and on our dedicated Facebook page. We will also list all events below with a direct link to the individual Facebook event where you will find more details relating to the location’s activities.
Make sure to check back regularly for the most up to date details and locations!
Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
- Galway – Galway City Museum
- Belfast – An Droichead
- Kerry
- Kerry – Killorglin
- Dublin – Séamus Ennis Art Centre (Naul)
- Dublin – Na Píobairí Uilleann (15 Henrietta St.)
- Dublin – Tallaght
- Dublin – Áras Chrónáin
- Donegal
- Derry
- Derry – Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
- Clare – Miltown Malbay
- Westmeath – Mullingar
- Tipperary – Nenagh
- Wexford – Wexford Town
- Limerick
UK & Europe
- Wales – Ferryside – Pibyddion Uilleann Cymru
- England – London
- England – Leeds
- England – Manchester – North West Uilleann Pipers
- England – Newcastle
- Switzerland – Schaffhausen – Uilleann Pipers Club Schaffhausen
- Belgium
- France – Brittany – Pib-ilin
- France – Brittany – Gan Ainm
- France – Ardennes
- Italy – Mantova – IUPA
- Italy – Milan – Cailin Rua
- Germany
Asia
- Japan – Tokyo – Note date change: 4th November
- Japan – Kyoto – Note date change: 26th October
- Indonesia
Australia & New Zealand
- Australia – Melbourne, Victoria – Note date change: 3rd November
- Australia – Mebourne, Victoria – Note date change: 3rd November
- Australia – Crossley, Victoria – Note date change: 1st November
- Australia – Warrnambool, Victoria
- Australia – Willunga, Adelaide
- Australia – Sydney
North, Central & South America
- USA – California – Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club & San Francisco Pipers Club
- USA – Salt Lake City – Salt Lake Piping Club
- USA – Ohio
- USA – Florida – South East Uilleann Pipers Club & Florida Irish Pipers
- USA – Maine
- USA – Virginia
- Canada – Montreal
- Canada – Toronto
- Canada – Vancouver
- Mexico – Mexico City
- Puerto Rico – San Juan – Note date change: 1st November
- Argentina – Lago Puelo – Note date change: 30th October – 3rd November