Events

Meetings

The Society holds regular recital meetings on the first Sunday of most months (see below for dates). Meetings are held at Payneham RSL, 360 Payneham Road, Payneham SA commencing at 2:00pm. At meetings, pipers are able to play both piobaireachd and light music to those in attendance, or alternatively just come along for a listen. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy some excellent piping and the friendly atmosphere.

Upcoming Events

Competitions

• Ernest Dowler OAM Memorial Competition, Sunday 12th April 2026

• Gold Medal Clasp Competition, Saturday 2nd May 2026
  St. Aloysius College, 53 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000

• Gold Medal Competition, Sunday 3rd May 2026
  St. Aloysius College, 53 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000

• P/M Fred Adam Memorial Competition, Saturday 22nd  August 2026

• Silver Chanter Competition, Sunday 8th November 2026

Recital Meetings

• Sunday 1st February 2026

• Sunday 1st March 2026

• Saturday 2nd May 2026 (Gold Medal Recital)
  Adelaide Irish Club, 13-15 Carrington Street, George Parade, Adelaide SA 5000
  6:45pm (doors 6:00pm)
  Full bar service available
  $20 entry
  Recitalists Finlay Johnston

• Sunday 7th June 2026

• Sunday 5th July 2026

• Sunday 2nd August 2026 (AGM)

• Sunday 4th October 2026

• Sunday 6th December 2026

Tutorials

• Monday 4th May 2026 Piobaireachd Tutorial by Finlay Johnston (following the Gold Medal Weekend)
  Toms Court Hotel, Meeting Room, 338 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
  7:00pm-9:00pm
  $20 for non-members of the RUBPSSA