
The Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums was founded in 1996 in Richmond, Virginia. We have grown to become the largest competition and performance bagpipe and drum band in Virginia. We are comprised of over 40 bagpipers and drummers from Richmond, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Roanoke & Williamsburg.
The Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums is a member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA), which sanctions individual and band competitions from Maine to Texas. It is one of the largest bagpipe band associations in the world.

The Six-Foot Journey | 21st Annual Bagpipe Concert (FREE)
Saturday, October 14, 2023 (doors open at 7:30pm, Concert begins promptly at 8:00pm):
Bon Air Christian Church
2071 Buford Road
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Reception following concert
more information: https://www.1piper.com
Band Competition & Events Calendar (2023/2024 Season)
Saturday, October 14, 2023 @ 7:30pm 21st Annual Bagpipe Concert DETAILS |
Richmond, VA | Performance | 16 days |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 5:30pm *** Group Beginner Bagpipe Class ORIENTATION DETAILS |
Richmond, VA | Performance | 26 days |
Saturday, November 4, 2023 @ 9:00am COMPETITION: Richmond Celtic Festival DETAILS |
Richmond, VA | Competition | 37 days |
Sunday, November 5, 2023 @ 10:00am PERFORMANCES: Richmond Celtic Festival DETAILS |
Richmond, VA | Performance | 38 days |
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 @ 6:30pm *** Group Beginner Bagpipe Class BEGINS DETAILS |
Richmond, VA | Performance | 40 days |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 6:00pm Band Annual Meeting (AGM) |
Richmond, VA | Meeting | 47 days |
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 @ 7:00am Richmond Valor Awards |
Richmond, VA | Performance | 68 days |
Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 7:00pm Church Hill Candlelight Walk |
Richmond, VA | Performance | 71 days |