The RNZPBA is excited to bring the NZ & South Pacific Pipe Band Championships to Christchurch on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 March 2023.

The celebration of Scottish culture and music will include:

Pipe bands from throughout New Zealand and Australia
Over 100 competition music performances
Street March competition (Firday afternoon from Cranmer Square, into Armagh Stret, into Rolleston Ave)
Mace Flourishing championship (Saturday)
Highland Dancing competitions (Saturday)
Scottish Clans
Highland Games including the famous Caber Toss, and "have a go" in conjunction with the Hororata Highland Games (Saturday)
Kids Zone
Food and beverage stalls
Arts, crafts and merchandising stalls
The magnificent massed pipe and drums with over 1000 performers!
Presentation of Trophies

Gate open and close times will be announced closer to the event, but expect 8:00am - 2:30pm Friday, Street March Friday afternoon, then 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday