Browse 74 bagpipers and Highland pipers in the United States for weddings, funerals and events. With 407 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5, prices start from $180 with an average of $250.
These bagpipe players perform in full Highland dress and offer repertoires of traditional Scottish airs, Celtic tunes and popular pieces like Amazing Grace and Highland Cathedral. Pipers are commonly booked for wedding ceremonies, funeral services, Burns Night suppers and corporate events.
Of the 74 suppliers listed here, 35 are based in the United States. The other 39 are willing to travel there.
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Professional bagpipe players available for hire in the United States bring the powerful sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe to weddings, funerals and special events. These Celtic pipers typically perform in full Highland dress and carry repertoires spanning traditional Scottish airs, military marches and well-known tunes arranged for pipes. Most performers also offer Scottish small pipes as a quieter option for indoor ceremonies.
Weddings are the most popular booking, with pipers performing for guest arrivals, processionals and reception entrances. Funerals and memorial services are equally common, with pieces like Amazing Grace and Flowers of the Forest providing a moving tribute. Burns Night suppers, corporate events, St Patrick's Day celebrations and milestone birthdays also make regular bookings. Peak dates such as Burns Night and St Patrick's Day fill up early, so prompt enquiries are worthwhile.
Rates for bagpipers in the United States currently range from about $180 for a short set of around 20-30 minutes to $360+ for extended engagements or multi-location events. The average booking cost is $250, with rates influenced by performance duration, travel distance and event complexity. Wedding packages covering multiple performance slots throughout the day will sit at the higher end, while a single-slot funeral or ceremony booking typically costs less.
The average price is $250 (USD), with most priced from $180 to $360+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 250 enquiries for Bagpipers at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.
Bagpiping by Robert Burns
"Thank you Robert for sharing your wonderful music and spirit on the occasion of our 50th wedding anniversary. You were terrific to play up on the balcony...then lead out little "march" to the beach."
WisehartPiper
"Kevin has been a band instructor for the Sutherland Pipe Band for many years, guiding us through every stage of our band’s lifecycle. He played a crucial role in developing and retaining members when we had just a few players, and he continued to support our improvement as we grew and returned to band competition. Whether you're learning tunes, preparing for a parade or contest, or simply trying to improve your playing, Kevin can help. He is an expert player and teacher for all aspects of piping, including instrument setup, tuning, expression, musicality, deportment, unison, and ensemble. More importantly, while Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and competent, he is equally personable and patient. Every pipe band and piper could benefit from Kevin’s instruction, and he would be my top choice for any event where a piper is needed."
Utah Bagpiper - Johnny Miner
"Johnny is simply incredible! I am an elementary school music teacher who came to him with a wild proposal to accompany my choir of 96 children on a Scottish folk song, The Skye Boat song.
He met with my assistant directors and I to come up with a plan of how to coordinate the flow of the song and balance the vocals and the pipes. He is an amazing collaborator and had a lot of great ideas of how to make it come together.
He came to one of our rehearsals and was so gracious and so kind with the students. They absolutely loved interacting with him!
Our whole community was enchanted with him when he played for the concert and opened for us and then performed the number we had worked on together. He is a very eloquent and engaging speaker and a master at his instrument! He’s one of those people who is just a joy to work with and we look forward to collaborating with him again on future musical projects!"
Celtic Bagpipe Team
"Toni and Brock were such a highlight of our event! They’re incredibly personable, sweet, and genuinely endearing. Their bagpipe performance brought a special energy that pulled the community together and added a beautiful cultural touch. They truly made our event ten times better. They were a complete joy to work with and I can’t recommend them enough!
-CB"
American Bagpipes
"Just absolutely phenomenal! We will be calling on Piper Gunn in the near future. A real talent."
Hampton Pipes & Drums
"During the planning of my fathers funeral I realized that I didn't call to book someone to play , in a panic that it was too late I found the Hampton Pipes website. Very shortly after I received a called from Victor. Immediately when is spoke to him I knew he was professional and caring that he was the right person for this special job. He did a great job played all the songs that we discussed and really made the day special. I know my Dad was smiling from heaven. Thank you Victor!"