The NPC Charity Ball – St Andrew’s Night

To celebrate our place at the heart of Scottish tradition and raise vital funds to continue our work, the National Piping Centre is delighted to host its second Charity Ball this St Andrew’s Night, Saturday 29th November — and everyone is invited!

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 the power of the pipes. 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
• A spectacular finale with Lorne MacDougall & Friends, who will fill the floor with tunes and lead the ceilidh dancing
• A Black-Tie celebration — the perfect chance to dress up and enjoy St Andrew’s Night in style

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.

Tickets & Sponsorship

• £135 per person or £1300 for a table of 10
• Sponsorship packages from £2000 — a fantastic way to support while gaining visibility for your business
• Can’t attend? You can still be part of the night with our Thistle Sponsor package, or by donating a prize for our grand raffle or auction

✨ Come for the celebration. Stay for the cause. Leave knowing you’ve made a real impact. ✨

We have our second Charity Dinner Raffle coming up!
Support this year’s NPC Charity Dinner by buying your tickets now for our Piping Live! Grand Raffle.
For just £10 per ticket you can win this mega-prize for you +1, which will see you win your week at Piping Live! 2026 with:

1 x Piping Live! merch mega bundles

2 x tickets to all Piping Live! events

7 x nights accommodation at the Pipers’ Tryst inc. breakfast

2 x tickets to the World Pipe Band Championships ; thanks to the World Pipe Band Championships / Glasgow Life

2 x tickets to the pre-World’s Wednesday Night Pipe Band Concert ; thanks to the Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band

So get your tickets now at the link below to win your Piping Live! 2026 for just £10!

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