Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge

Thu 13 Aug · 01:00

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Prepare for an exceptional display of piping prowess as Piping Live! proudly hosts the Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge. This prestigious event is set to unfold on Thursday 13 August 2026, within the elegant Strathclyde Suite at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The evening will showcase the immense talent of five of the world's foremost solo pipers. Each competitor will present a captivating 25-minute medley, a carefully curated selection of tunes designed to impress and inspire. This esteemed competition, generously sponsored by McCallum Bagpipes, will culminate in the crowning of the 2026 champion, a title eagerly sought after by the finest in the piping community. Tickets for this unforgettable evening are available at £26.70, a price that encompasses a booking fee and contributes to the vital restoration fund.

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Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 01:00.

Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge is held at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite in Glasgow (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite).

Tickets for Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge can be booked via tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge

📅 Thursday, 13 August 2026🕖 01:00📍 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite

Editorial Summary

Prepare for an exceptional display of piping prowess as Piping Live!

proudly hosts the Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge.

This prestigious event is set to unfold on Thursday 13 August 2026, within the elegant Strathclyde Suite at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

The evening will showcase the immense talent of five of the world's foremost solo pipers.

Each competitor will present a captivating 25-minute medley, a carefully curated selection of tunes designed to impress and inspire.

This esteemed competition, generously sponsored by McCallum Bagpipes, will culminate in the crowning of the 2026 champion, a title eagerly sought after by the finest in the piping community.

Tickets for this unforgettable evening are available at £26.70, a price that encompasses a booking fee and contributes to the vital restoration fund.

This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.

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When is Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge?

Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 01:00.

Where is Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge taking place?

Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge is held at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite in Glasgow (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite).