The best pipe bands from across Ontario and Canada come to Oshawa for two days amazing music and
intense competition featuring hundreds of talented and dedicated musicians. Oshawa’s event is the only sanctioned competition in the Greater Toronto Area and the largest display of pipe and drum bands in the GTA.

Competitions are held throughout Ontario and administered by the Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario.

Experience the majesty, passion and stirring sounds of the very best pipers and band ensembles.

Join our Honorary Chieftain, Terry Johnston, morning show host on CKDO Radio in Oshawa, at this year’s festival.

Best of all, this event is free to the public - area residents and visitors alike - so join us for all or part of the weekend’s festivities. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs!

This year’s event will held at the beautiful and scenic Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, 155 Arena Street in Oshawa (photos at right).

View our map for directions and parking information.

In addition to our pipe band competitors, there’s lots more to see and experience at the Festival.
Check out our Attractions page for details.

The City of Oshawa is our title sponsor. Find out more about Oshawa and where to stay.

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Official host hotel of the Festival.

Saturday, July 10th:

8 am:
- Solo pipe & drum competition
- Band competition
- Vendors open
- Silent auction open

10:30 am
Town Crier competition – First cry

12 noon
- Opening ceremonies,
- Bands march past,
- Special presentations

1 pm.
Sammy Cheng Lion Dancers

1:15 pm
Town Crier competition – Second cry

3 pm
Sammy Cheng Lion Dancers

4 pm
Town Crier competition – Last cry

6 pm
Closing ceremonies, mass bands

6 pm – 11 pm
Celtic Powerhouse performs

12 midnight
Festival closes

Everyone is invited to attend our informal Friday night activities (vendors and food displays Saturday only) and Saturday’s full day of events... lots to see and enjoy!

Bring along your lawn chairs.

Event sanctioned by PPBSO.

"Largest assembly of Pipe &
Drum Bands in the GTA."