Burns Supper 2026 – Celebrate Scotland’s National Poet with Us!

Marlene Steinberger

📅 When: Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 18:30 – 23:55 CET
📍 Where: Pfarrhalle St. Florian, Wiedner Hauptstraße 97, 1050 Vienna

The Vienna Pipes and Drums bagpipe band is proud to host the 13th Burns Supper on Saturday, 17 January 2026! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with traditional Scottish food, music, poetry, and dance in celebration of Scotland’s beloved national poet, Robert Burns.

The evening includes a hearty dinner featuring the iconic Scottish haggis with tatties (a vegetarian alternative will also be available). Our haggis is specially prepared by an award-winning butcher from the Scottish Highlands. In true Scottish style, we’ll be offering a selection of fine Scottish single malt whiskies from our well-stocked bar.

Throughout the evening, enjoy live Scottish music and be ready to hit the dance floor with the live Scottish ceilidh band for some ceilidh dancing fun.

The doors and bar will open at 18:30, with the official start of the festivities at 19:00.

Ticket details and sales information will be confirmed soon – stay tuned!

St. Andrew’s Night Ceilidh 2025 – Save the Date!

Marlene Steinberger

📅 When: Friday, 7 November 2025 | 19:30–23:45 CET
📍 Where: VHS Döbling, Gatterburggasse 2a, 1190 Vienna
🎟️ Ticket Price: Ticket sales information coming soon!

This year, Vienna Pipes and Drums and the organisers of the legendary Vienna International School (VIS) Ceilidh have teamed up once again to bring you what’s often called “probably the best night of the year” for fans of Scottish music and dance.

Colin Campbell – piper, band member, and former VIS teacher – founded the VIS Ceilidh in 1985. Since then, Vienna Pipes and Drums have been proud to perform at many of the school’s events. This marks the second edition of the Ceilidh since 2022, the 39th overall, and it will be hosted at the VHS Döbling, featuring the same winning combination of live music, ceilidh dancing, and all the joy of Scottish tradition.

🕺 Live Scottish ceilidh band
🥃 Cash bar with Scotch whisky & snacks
💸 All proceeds benefit Vienna Celtic Rugby youth teams and Vienna Pipes and Drums

Stay tuned for more information!

Summer Competition Plans 2025

Vienna Pipes

The Vienna Pipes and Drums are tuning up for a packed and exciting competition season this summer!

Our first stop is Scotfest in Goch, Germany, one of the largest Highland Games and Scottish festivals in the region on 21st June. We’ll be competing in three categories: Grade 4A March, Grade 4A MSR, and Open MSR. In addition to our band performances, several of our pipers and drummers will also step into the solo competition arena to showcase their individual skills. We’re proud to represent Vienna on this international stage and look forward to sharing great music and Highland spirit with bands and audiences from across Europe.
More information about the event: www.scotfest.de

Later this summer, we’ll head to Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, where we’ll compete in Grade 4B. Known as the pinnacle of pipe band competition, the “Worlds” bring together the best bands from around the globe. It’s an honour to be part of this event, and we’re working hard in rehearsals to give our best performance on the day.

More details on the event: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/world-pipe-band-championships

Stay tuned, follow us on our journey—and if you’re nearby, come along and support us!

Te Deum Laudamus – Bagpipes, Pipe Organ, and Song

Vienna Pipes

When: Saturday 5th April 2025, 18:00

Where: Bergkirche Rodaun, Rodauner Kirchenpl. 2, 1230 Wien

After a successful premiere in Hungary in September 2024, now performing the first time in Austria! A journey through preludes, enchanting singing, and adaptations of Scottish music. An unprecedented combination!

Vienna Pipes band member and veteran of the Austrian piping scene Reinhard Ladislav will be performing on Saturday 5th April 2025 in the beautiful Bergkirche Rodaun in Liesing. Reinhard’s Scottish Highland bagpipes will blend with virtuoso Pipe Organ playing and signing courtesy of Istvan Matyas and Genoveva dos Santos. Free entry, donations welcome.

Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1232854701800225

Vienna St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

Vienna Pipes

When: Sat 15 March 2025 11:00 AM – 13:15 PM CET

Where: Schottenkirche, Wien, 1010

The Vienna Pipes and Drums bagpipe band will be playing again as part of the annual Vienna St. Patrick’s Day parade. This year the parade will take place on Saturday, 15 March 2025.

Schedule:

  • 11:00 – 12:00 Mass at the Schottenkirche.
  • 11:30 – 12:00: Gathering in front of Schottenkirche/corner of Freyung.
  • 12:00 – 12:15: parade starts.
  • Route: Schottenstift/Freyung – Herrengasse – Michaelerplatz – Schauflergasse – Ballhausplatz – Löwelstraße – Josef Meinrad-Platz (Burgtheater).
  • 13:00-13:15: approximate finishing time. The parade should reach the Burgtheater at about 13:00, where there will be closing remarks by Ambassador Cullinane and a few tunes by the pipe band. A great chance to see the band playing through the streets of Vienna city centre!

Vienna Pipes 2025 Whisky Tasting Event

Vienna Pipes

When: Sat 22 March 2025 7:30 PM – 11:55 PM CET

Where: Pfarrhalle St Florian, Wiedner Hauptstraße 97, Wien, 1050

The Vienna Pipes and Drums bagpipe band will be holding their annual Whisky Tasting fundraiser on Saturday 22nd March 2025.

Join the band for an evening of music, craic, and fine single malt Scotch whisky! We will have a range of whiskies from all around Scotland for you to sample, as well as a cash bar selling beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks.

Tickets are €40 and allow you to sample as many whiskies as you wish (drinks and snacks from the bar are not included). All proceeds go to supporting the band with tuition, instruments, and competition travel. The doors and bar will be open from 19:30, with the official start of the tasting at 20:00.

Buy your tickets here on our Ticket Sales Website

Vienna Pipes 2025 Burns Night Event

Vienna Pipes

When: Sat 18 January 2025 6:30 PM – 11:55 PM CET

Where: Pfarrhalle St Florian, Wiedner Hauptstraße 97, Wien, 1050

The Vienna Pipes and Drums bagpipe band is hosting its twelfth Burns Supper on Saturday 18 January 2025. We offer a packed programme with traditional Scottish food, music, poetry, and dance, all in homage to Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.

The €40 ticket price includes a dinner of real Scottish haggis and tatties (a vegetarian alternative is available). Our haggis is made by an award-winning butcher in the Scottish highlands. As always, we will have a well stocked bar serving a wide range of Scottish single malt whiskies. We’ll also have plenty of live music for you and a live Scottish ceilidh band (https://www.facebook.com/alastair.cz/) to dance along to later on in the evening.

The doors and bar will be open from 18:30, with the official start of the festivities at 19:00.

Tickets will go on sale on our ticket website on Saturday 14th December at 12:00 (midday). Expect them to sell out fast!

Buy your tickets here on our Ticket Sales Website

Vienna Pipes and Drums 2024 Ceilidh

Vienna Pipes

When: Fri 8 November 2024 19:30 – 23:45 CET

Where: VHS PAHO, Ada-Christen-Gasse 2,1100 Wien

The much-loved Vienna “St Andrews Night” Ceilidh is back, for the first time since 2022!

Vienna Pipes and Drums and the organisers of the legendary Vienna International School (VIS) Ceilidh have come together for the first time to host “probably the best night of the year” for the city’s fans of Scottish music and dance.

Colin Campbell, piper, band member, and former VIS teacher, started the VIS Ceilidh in 1985 and the Vienna Pipes and Drums have been proud performers at many of the school events. November was always the month of the traditional Scottish Ceilidh (full original title: “The Late St. Andrews Night Ceilidh”!). This year the Ceilidh returns for the 38th time with a new location in Vienna’s 10th district, but with the same winning format. Gather your friends and join us for a fabulous evening of live music and traditional dancing with our Scottish ceilidh band!

There will be a cash bar, a fine range of Scotch whiskys, and snacks available to buy. All proceeds go to Vienna rugby and the Vienna Pipes and Drums.

The 2024 Ceilidh will be held in the Veranstaltungszentrum PAHO, easily accessible via public transport.

Tickets are on sale for €25 from our online shop: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/viennapipesanddrums/1371399.

There will be a small number of tickets for sale on the door, for the slightly higher price of €30. Buy online in advance to avoid disappointment!

Vienna St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024

Vienna Pipes

When: Sat 16 March 2024 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CET

Where: Schottenkirche, Wien, 1010

The Vienna Pipes and Drums bagpipe band will be playing again in the annual Vienna St Patrick’s Day Parade.

Vienna Pipes and Drums will once again play as part of the annual Vienna St. Patrick’s Day parade. This year the parade will take place on Saturday, 16 March 2024.

Assemble at 11:00 at the Schottenkirche, the parade will start at 11:30.

Route: Schottenstift/Freyung – Herrengasse – Michaelerplatz – Schauflergasse – Ballhausplatz – Löwelstraße – Josef Meinrad-Platz (Burgtheater).

The parade finishes at the Burgtheater at about 12:45 with a few tunes, and closing remarks by Ambassador O’Leary. A great chance to see the band playing through the streets of Vienna city centre!

Vienna Pipes 2024 Burns Night Event

Vienna Pipes

When: Fri 16 Feb 2024 6:30 PM – 11:55 PM CET

Where: Pfarrhalle St Florian, Wiedner Hauptstraße 97, Wien, 1050

The Vienna Pipes and Drums bagpipe band is hosting its eleventh Burns Supper on Friday 16 February 2024. We offer a packed programme with traditional Scottish food, music, poetry, and dance, all in homage to Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.

The €40 ticket price includes a dinner of real Scottish haggis and tatties (vegetarian haggis is available). Our haggis is made by an award-winning butcher in the Scottish highlands. As always, we will have a well stocked bar serving a wide range of Scottish single malt whiskies. We’ll also have plenty of live music for you and a live Scottish ceilidh band (https://www.facebook.com/alastair.cz/) to dance along to later on in the evening.

The doors and bar will be open from 18:30, with the official start of the festivities at 19:00.

Tickets will go on sale on our ticket website on Saturday 6th January at 12:00 (midday). Expect them to sell out fast!

Buy your tickets here on our Ticket Sales Website