Description
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are the most famous bagpipe rock band in the world... Ever!
The "Kings of Bagrock" combine powerful bagpipes with vocals, electric guitars, drums, and keyboards into energetic performances that captivate audiences worldwide.
The title of their current tour is "Back to Roots," which is also the title of their new album released in 2025.
Fans can look forward to their always reliable, dynamic performances with many exciting new songs and melodies as well as many old favorites.
The group, founded in 2002, gained international fame after winning the highly successful BBC talent show When Will I Be Famous? in 2007. Their innovative cover versions of famous rock and pop songs like "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey and "Clocks" by Coldplay earned them critical acclaim, several awards, and a loyal fan base.
RHCP has assembled an impressive group of musicians and singers from Scotland, many of whom have already won world championships and are all extraordinary artists with impressive credentials and qualifications.
Some facts and figures about the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
- Gold record for over 100,000 copies sold of their first album "Backrock to the Masses" in the UK
- To date, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have performed live in front of over 1.5 million people
- Triple platinum status for the album and DVD "Blast Live".
- Twice awarded as `Best Live Act in Scotland`
- Almost 6 million views on YouTube for their viral cover of Avicii's song "Wake me up".
- Nearly 20 million views on YouTube for their performance of "Leave a Light On" feat. Tom Walker
- Sold-out concerts and tours in the USA, UK, China, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia
- Winner of the BBC TV Prime Time talent show `When Will I be Famous`, hosted by Graham Norton
- Nominated for "Big Hearted Scotland" for their charity work
- Performances at Glastonbury Festival 2024, BBC Proms in Hyde Park, and Wacken WOA
- Appearances at major sporting events like NBC Olympics Studio and Rugby World Cup
- 400,000 Facebook fans
Highlights
- Back 2 Roots World Tour 2026
- Live performance of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
- New songs and old favorites
General Information
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, known as the most famous bagpipe rock band in the world, will perform in 2026 at the Capitol Mannheim. The band combines powerful bagpipes with vocals and instruments into energetic shows and presents their new album 'Back to Roots'.
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November 2026
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