International Uilleann Piping Day 2026

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. 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 [email protected] for more information.
Interested in hosting a piper? Open call for applications to host an uilleann piper for International Uilleann Piping Day on Saturday 7th November 2026!
This is a brilliant opportunity to strengthen and grow the international piping community - wherever you are in the world, we want to hear from you!
For more details and the 2026 application form, check out our website: https://loom.ly/U6ugUo8 🔗
Applications close Tuesday 27th January 2026