Buchanan Street will be the stage for some of our pipe bands this year.
2025-08-11 12:00:00
Buchanan Street
This event doesn't require a ticket and is outwith the Festival site.
This year our flagship pipe band performances will take place in Buchanan Street. With 3 stops on Buchanan Street, there will be daily bands showcasing the best in pipe band performances.
The start times indicate when each band will arrive at the first Buchanan Street performance area at the Donald Dewar Statue in front of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall steps.
12.00pm - Ballarat Grammar Pipe Band, Australia
1pm - Brazilian Piper Band, Brazil
2pm - North West Junior Pipe Band, Washington, USA
3.30pm - Warwick Thistle Pipe Band, Australia
If you are interested in watching the Piping Live! Big Band parade, please head to this page for more information on the route.
This event is FREE to attend. No ticket required to watch this event.
Buchanan Street
Artists play in a pedestrianised area of the city centre. All of our Buchanan Street events are free and don't require a ticket.
Buchanan Street is largely step free with dropped kerbs at road crossings.
2025-08-11 12:00:00
Buchanan Street
This event doesn't require a ticket and is outwith the Festival site.
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