Pipe Band Line Up Announced for 2026
Pipe Band Line Up Announced
Year after year, people tell us how much they love the pipebands at Crieff Highland Gathering, and we’re delighted to say that this yearwe’ve gone even bigger!
Last year, we welcomed 10 fantastic pipe bands. This year, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that 14 pipe bands have confirmed their attendance for the Games on Sunday 16th August 2026! With approximately 200 band members taking part, the massed bands display promises to be an unforgettable spectacle and one of the highlights of the day.
This year’s incredible line-up features:
Morrison’s Academy Pipe Band
Comrie Pipe Band
Doune Pipe Band
Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Pipe Band
Alyth and District Pipe Band
Cupar and District Pipe Band
Queensferry Pipes and Drums
Dunfermline and District RBLS Pipes and Drums
Vale of Atholl Pipe Band
Kincardine and District Pipe Band
Kinross and District Pipe Band
Glencorse Pipe Band
Knoxville Pipes and Drums (Tennessee, USA)
Goulburn Soldiers Club Pipe and Drums (New South Wales, Australia)
Not only are we welcoming bands from across Scotland, butwe're also delighted to have visitors travelling all the way from the USA andAustralia to join us in Crieff this year!
Get ready for a day packed with stirring music, tradition,pageantry and the unmistakable sound of the pipes echoing around the Gamesfield. This is shaping up to be one of our biggest and best Gatherings yet!
