Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi

Representing The Honolulu Police and Fire Departments

Playing bagpipes in Hawaiʻi for more than 40 years

Founded in 1985, the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi is the oldest existing bagpipe and drum band in Hawaiʻi. In addition to offering bagpipe and drumming classes, we perform at many civic and military functions, parades, fairs, celebrations, memorials, and other community events

Our band is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all members, the bagpipe players and drummers, come from many backgrounds and ethnicity.

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Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hhawaii Band in 2019, St. Patrick's Day
Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi Irish Dance at 2019 St. Patrick's Day at Hale Koa.

BAND'S SCHEDULE

Upcoming Events

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Oldest Bagpipe Band in Hawaiʻi

About Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi

Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi began in 1985 as the Shamrock Pipe Band, but the Irish name was too limiting, and it soon came to be known by its present name. The Band's ranks have expanded through a constant training program. 

Read more about band's history.

Meet our band members.

Check some of tunes we play.

Archives

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM OUR PAST EVENTS

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April 23, 2025
Have you ever heard the sound of the pipes and drums and wondered about learning to play the bagpipes or the snare or tenor drum? Aloha, the Celtic Pipes and […]

Willed Body Ceremony

April 23, 2025
The band will perform at the John A.Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) tribute to those who donated their bodies to medical science. Each year, medical students and staff participate in […]

79th Anniversary of end of WWll

January 16, 2025
Pipe Sergeant Rick Jackson performs on the Battleship Missouri during the 79th anniversary of the end of World War ll on September 2nd, 2024.

Band Founders Birthday

January 16, 2025
The band celebrated Pipe Major Emeritus Larry Coleman's 94th birthday in downtown Honolulu on September 11, 2024.  Larry can be considered the "Godfather of Piping" in Honolulu having formed and […]

Congratulations

January 15, 2025
          Congratulations and Happy Birthday to our Pipe Major Tina Yap on her one year anniversary as Pipe Major.  Thank you from the band for your […]
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BAGPIPER  REQUESTS

Request a Bagpiper or Bagpipe Band in Hawai'i

The Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi performs for many events.  We are available as a band, a small contingent, or as a solo  performer for weddings, funerals, parties and many other events on Oahu as well as the neighbor islands.  

Find out more about requesting a bagpiper in Hawai'i.

Bagpipes at Ceilidh Hawaii Scottish Games
Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi at the Ceilidh of the 2019 Scottish Games

LEARN TO PLAY BAGPIPES OR DRUMS

Bagpipe and Drumming Classes

Did you know that Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi offer bagpipe and drumming classes every Wednesday evening in Downtown Honolulu?

Find out more here.

Bagpipe Band Practice in Honolulu
Typical bagpipe and drum practice night for Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiʻi.
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