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THE ROYAL SCOTTISH PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION

(London and the South of England Branch)

All England Pipe Band Championships at Chatsworth Country Fair - SATURDAY 5TH & Sunday 6th september 2026

Grades 2,3,4

 

This highly popular competition is run in conjunction with the Chatsworth Country Fair.

The country fair is a three day event at Chatsworth House near Bakewell in Derbyshire.

The Pipe Band competition takes place on the final day, Sunday.

The Championships will be conducted under the rules of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association.

All Bands are required to take part in the March Past in the Grand Ring (weather permitting).

Solo piping competitions take place on Saturday for CLASP and Juveniles and the Open Contest is held on the Sunday

All classes shall compose of Piobaireachd, 6/8 March, 2/4 March, Strathspey & Reel and Hornpipe & Jig.

 

Pipe Band Entry Forms

 

Click the link below for entry forms, please see the competition information below too:

 

Pipe Band & Quartet Contest Entry Form

Pipe Band Competition Information Details

 

Solo Piping

 

Solo piping contests – CLASP and Juvenile contests will be held on Saturday 5th September.

 

CLASP Solo Piping Entry Form

CLASP Contest details

 

Juvenile Solo Piping Entry Form

Juvenile Contest details

 

Open Solo piping contests will be held on Sunday 6th September

 

Open Solo Piping Entry Form

Open Solo Piping Contest Details