Bagpipers for Hire in Santa Barbara

Browse 48 bagpipers and Highland pipers available in Santa Barbara, California, United States for weddings, funerals and events. With 191 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5, prices start from $190 with an average of $240.

All 48 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Santa Barbara. The nearest is based in Woodland Hills, 65 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 191 reviews of Bagpipers
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Harry - Bagpiper For Hire
Bagpiper For Weddings Memorials
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Woodland Hills

California · 65 miles away

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Book from $325 (USD)

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Bagpiper Darrell Calvillo
Bagpiper for All Occasions
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San Bernardino

California · 139 miles away

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Book from $250 (USD)

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IPIPEIT Bagpiper for Hire

IPIPEIT Bagpiper for Hire
54 years of playing! The top hired bagpiper!
Bagpiper

Fresno

California · 161 miles away

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Book from $275 (USD)

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MarineSandpiper

MarineSandpiper
Professional Bagpiper with 25+ years experience.
Bagpiper

Palm Springs

California · 185 miles away

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Book from $250 (USD)

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Bagpiping by Robert Burns

Bagpiping by Robert Burns
Professional Bagpiper
Bagpiper

San Diego

California · 187 miles away

(12)

Book from $200 (USD)

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The Kings of Singh

The Kings of Singh
Baja Brass Band for Baraat!
Bagpiper

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada · 1,039 miles away

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Ozark Bagpiper

Ozark Bagpiper
Class up your event with an authentic Scottish Bagpiper Performance!
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Rogers

Arkansas · 1,443 miles away

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American Bagpipes

American Bagpipes
Professional bagpiper for all occasions in Harrison Arkansas!
Bagpiper

Harrison

Arkansas · 1,499 miles away

(1)

Book from $250 (USD)

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Matty Taylor, bagpiper
20+ years experience bagpiper
Bagpiper

Elkins

West Virginia · 2,213 miles away

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Portland and District Pipers

Portland and District Pipers
Full time professional piper for all occasions, ensembles too!
Bagpiper

Glastonbury

Connecticut · 2,578 miles away

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Book from $250 (USD)

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Dragon of Wortley
Celtic and Americana entertainer
Bagpiper

Portland

Maine · 2,688 miles away

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Book from $300 (USD)

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Premier Bagpiper for Hire

Premier Bagpiper for Hire
Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available
Bagpiper

Westport

Connaught, Ireland · 5,062 miles away

(19)

Book from €175 (EUR)

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Bagpiper Jason Faulkner

Bagpiper Jason Faulkner
Professional Bagpiper for all occasions
Bagpiper

Inverness

Scotland, United Kingdom · 5,071 miles away

(18)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Spud the piper

Spud the piper
Professional bagpiper available world wide
Bagpiper

Inverness

Scotland, United Kingdom · 5,071 miles away

(10)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Ryan Anderson Piper

Ryan Anderson Piper
Ryan the Piper.
Bagpiper

Elgin

Scotland, United Kingdom · 5,089 miles away

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Book from £180 (GBP)

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Event Piping Ireland

Event Piping Ireland
Original Piper with Dropkick Murphys playing Pipes for your events
Bagpiper

Galway

Connaught, Ireland · 5,099 miles away

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Thistle Piping Central Scotland

Thistle Piping Central Scotland
Thistle Piping can provide Highland Pipers, Dancers and Drummers
Bagpiper

Auchterarder

Scotland, United Kingdom · 5,138 miles away

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Professional piper

Professional piper
Solo piper ideal for weddings festivals funerals and much more
Bagpiper

Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom · 5,140 miles away

(2)

Book from £225 (GBP)

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How much does it cost to hire Bagpipers in Santa Barbara?

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Rates for bagpipers in Santa Barbara currently range from about $190 for a short set of around 20-30 minutes to $380+ for extended engagements or multi-location events. The average booking cost is $240, 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. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 250 enquiries for Bagpipers at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for
Funerals and memorials
30% of enquiries, with private events next at 28%
How early people enquire
About two weeks
63% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
March to June
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 95% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Bagpipers available in Santa Barbara

5/5 from 191 reviews
Photo of Harry - Bagpiper For Hire Harry - Bagpiper For Hire "The bagpipes playing amazing grace were not only a tearful moment but a beautiful touch to my father’s funeral. VERY TALENTED AND WELL DONE PERFORMING AMAZING GRACE AND OTHER TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC IRISH SONGS. Thank you so much for making my dads funeral special and touching with the beautiful music that we will never forget and hold in our hearts." Based in Woodland Hills, California (65 miles from Santa Barbara) Courntney- Trustpilot.com - Memorial Photo of Bagpiping by Robert Burns 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." Based in San Diego, California (187 miles from Santa Barbara) 17th September 2026 Shona Bielinski - 50th wedding anniversary Photo of American Bagpipes American Bagpipes "Just absolutely phenomenal! We will be calling on Piper Gunn in the near future. A real talent." Based in Harrison, Arkansas (1,499 miles from Santa Barbara) 26th April 2026 Piper Gunn - Birthday Photo of Premier Bagpiper for Hire Premier Bagpiper for Hire "From the first message of booking for the event to the day itself, Michael was a pleasure to deal with. Could not recommend enough." Based in Westport, Connaught, Ireland (5,062 miles from Santa Barbara) 10th May 2026 Rachel scanlon - Wedding Photo of Bagpiper Jason Faulkner Bagpiper Jason Faulkner "Jason playing for us at Clava Cairns was one the highlights of our splendid road trip with our classic cars through the Highlands. A moment of real emotions. Some of my participants thanked me for this moment again when leaving for home. We are all very grateful to you!" Based in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom (5,071 miles from Santa Barbara) Jean-François P - Private gathering Photo of Spud the piper Spud the piper "We have been working alongside Spud for many years. The quality of his work is matched by his fantastic personality that adds great character and fun to any wedding. We only ever hear of brilliant reviews and our Good Highland Team are always delighted to know that Spud is the piper!!" Based in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom (5,071 miles from Santa Barbara) Yvonne Crook - Good Highland Food

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring bagpipers is $240, with prices ranging from $190 to $380+. Rates vary depending on the length of the performance, travel distance and whether the booking includes ceremonial piping, background music or both. Many pipers also offer options such as traditional Highland dress or specific tune requests.

Many clients book bagpipers for weddings, Burns Night celebrations, funerals, corporate events, graduation ceremonies and sporting occasions. A piper can provide a dramatic entrance for the bride, pipe in the haggis at a Burns supper or add a sense of ceremony to formal events.

Most bagpipers perform for 30 minutes to one hour, though this varies depending on the event. Bagpiping is physically demanding, so sets are typically shorter than those of other musicians. Many pipers can perform at several points during an event rather than in one continuous set.

Most bagpipers are happy to perform both indoors and outdoors. However, bagpipes are naturally very loud, so indoor performances may be more suitable in larger spaces such as halls, marquees or churches. It is worth discussing the venue with the piper to ensure the volume is appropriate for the setting.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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