Celtic Band Festival - Ireland

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Blue Devils International, a special ensemble featuring recent alumni from 12 different drum corps organizations, will travel to the Europe in July for appearances at the World Music Contest and the internationally renowned Basel Tattoo.

06/04/2026

Experience the excitement of WAMSB 2027 in Galway! 🎶

Join us from 13th to 16th August 2027 for a fantastic weekend at the Galway International Band Festival, where marching bands from across the globe come together for music, competition, and celebration.

Your package includes:
✔️ 3 nights accommodation
✔️ Choice of hotel or self catering accommodation
✔️ Return airport bus transfer from Galway Bus Station to Dublin Airport

Throughout the festival, enjoy spectacular street parades, field and concert band competitions, thrilling drumline battles, and the much anticipated field show prelims and finals.

Packages from just €399 per person sharing.

📞 +353 1 629 2000
📧 [email protected]

Book your hotel package: https://bit.ly/4t4FezI
Book your self catering package: https://bit.ly/4t2c4Bq

🎶 Experience the excitement of WAMSB 2027 in Galway! 🎶

Join us from 13th to 16th August 2027 for a fantastic weekend at the Galway International Band Festival, where marching bands from across the globe come together for music, competition, and celebration.

Your package includes:
✔️ 3 nights accommodation
✔️ Choice of hotel or self catering accommodation
✔️ Return airport bus transfer from Galway Bus Station to Dublin Airport

Throughout the festival, enjoy spectacular street parades, field and concert band competitions, thrilling drumline battles, and the much anticipated field show prelims and finals.

Packages from just €399 per person sharing.

📞 +353 1 629 2000
📧 [email protected]

Book your hotel package: https://bit.ly/4t4FezI

Book your self catering package: https://bit.ly/4t2c4Bq

06/04/2026

We are so excited to be welcoming some incredible bands to Ireland for WAMSB August 2027 🎶🇮🇪

From Germany, Denmark and Canada, amazing talent is coming together for what promises to be an unforgettable few days of music, energy and atmosphere.

We cannot wait to share this experience with you all and showcase the very best of international marching bands right here in Ireland.

📞 +353 1 629 2000
📧 [email protected]

06/03/2026

Happy first day of Summer Sessions!

Some info you need to know:
▪️ We will begin inside at the Band Center (between gates 10-12 at Ohio Stadium)
▪️ Percussion checkout will begin at 3 p.m.
▪️ Brass checkout will begin at 4:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see everyone and begin the journey to TBDBITL 149!

06/02/2026

Stanford is calling. 🪽

DCI West is back for 2026, bringing an incredible lineup of drum corps to the Bay Area, including an appearance by the Bluecoats, Santa Clara Vanguard, and many more!

Tickets are on sale now: bluedevils.org/events/tickets