City of Leeds Pipe Band
City of Leeds Pipe Band is a community music organisation dedicated to bringing the sound of Scottish bagpipes and drums to events across Leeds and West Yorkshire. We teach piping and drumming, perform at civic and community occasions, and help keep this musical tradition alive for future generations.
We welcome experienced players, as well as offering structured tuition for beginners in bagpipes, snare drum, tenor drum, and bass drum for learners of all ages. Many members begin with no musical experience, and our tutors provide clear guidance, regular practice sessions, and supportive mentoring. Whether you want to try your first scale or work towards performing at public events, our teaching programme helps you build confidence, musical skill, and a strong understanding of pipe band traditions. Joining the band gives you a welcoming community and a clear path to progress.
Find out more about our free bagpipe and drum lessons in Leeds.
The band performs at parades, Remembrance services, civic ceremonies, charity fundraisers, weddings, and community celebrations throughout the year. Organisations choose us for our professionalism, distinctive sound, and commitment to supporting local causes. Every engagement helps sustain the band and supports our teaching programme. If you’re planning an event and want a memorable musical element, we can provide a solo piper, a small ensemble, or the full band depending on your needs.
Band quartet at the Lotherton Hall RSPBA North competition, May 2026
More about the Band
Learn more about the band and what we do.
Our events calendar includes public performances, parades, ceremonies, and community engagements across Leeds and West Yorkshire. Each appearance showcases our learners and experienced players working together as a band. Visit our events page to see where we are performing next and where we have recently performed.
Meet the members of our band.
Learn about the history of our band, from its founding to its growth and achievements over the years.
Explore photos from recent performances, practices, and community events. Our gallery highlights the band in action and gives a sense of the atmosphere we bring to parades, ceremonies, and celebrations.
Discover the tunes we play, including traditional and contemporary pieces. Our repertoire reflects the band's versatility and dedication to musical excellence.