NPC St Andrew's Night Charity Ball 2026

To celebrate the National Piping Centre’s place at the heart of Scottish tradition for 30 years and raise vital funds to continue our work, the National Piping Centre is delighted to host its third Charity Ball for St Andrew’s Night on Saturday 28th November, celebrating its 30th Anniversary year – and everyone is invited! Get your tickets now to join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live music, ceilidh dancing and great company, all in support of our mission to inspire, educate, and enrich lives through piping. Together, we’ll celebrate our piping community and raise funds to ensure its future. What to Expect • Red carpet welcome with a drink on arrival and photo opportunity • A sumptuous three-course meal in our auditorium • Entertainment throughout the evening, including a charity auction and raffle with money-can’t-buy prizes • Ceilidh into the wee hours with our band who will call the dances, fill the floor with tunes and keep you on your toes • A Black-Tie celebration – the perfect chance to dress up and enjoy St Andrew’s Night in style Tickets are £135 per person, £1300 for a table of 10 and we have a range of sponsor packages available to support further, that you can see here. If you would like to sponsor the event, please email [email protected] for more details. Why It Matters! By joining us, you’re directly supporting: • Equitable access to music-making and learning for all • Community piping clubs, outreach projects and school workshops across Scotland • Programmes such as The CLASP and the NPC Veterans Club • The running of the world’s largest piping festival, Piping Live! • Youth development through the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland and Trainee Tutor initiatives • Ongoing research and projects promoting a more diverse and inclusive piping community Every ticket, every bid, and every dance step makes a difference. All proceeds from the evening go directly to our charitable work. Come for the celebration. Stay for the charity. Leave knowing you’ve made a real impact.