
WHITBURN BAND DIARY​​
JUNE
Forth Gala Day
Saturday, June 21
Forth, South Lanarkshire
Whitburn Gala Day Proclamation
Friday, June 27
Whitburn, West Lothian
Whitburn Gala Day
Saturday, June 28
Whitburn, West Lothian
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AUGUST
Concert - Wallace & Gromit, The Wrong Trousers
Saturday, August 16, 2:30pm
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
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At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Whitburn Band teams up with the inventive duo Wallace & Gromit for a special, live music showing of The Wrong Trousers. As Wallace builds a wacky brass-powered contraption, Gromit and the band must keep the show on track – blending brilliant brass, British humour and a dash of Wensleydale charm.​
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Concert - Lights, Music, Brass
Saturday, August 16, 7pm
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
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At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, join Whitburn Band for a dazzling celebration of lights, music and brass in an unforgettable journey through the magic of musical theatre. From the powerful rhythms of Wicked and the vibrant energy of The Lion King, to the heart of Matilda, the soul of Dreamgirls, the emotion of Les Misérables and the raw honesty of Dear Evan Hansen – this spectacular show brings Broadway and the West End to Edinburgh with bold brass arrangements, stunning visuals and endless theatrical flair. A night of iconic melodies and timeless storytelling for all ages.​
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SEPTEMBER
Contest - British Open
Saturday, September 6
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
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OCTOBER
Contest - National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
Saturday, October 11
Royal Albert Hall, London
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NOVEMBER
International Rugby Autumn Test - Scotland vs USA
Saturday, November 1
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Whitburn will perform the national anthem of the USA
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International Rugby Autumn Test - Scotland vs New Zealand
Saturday, November 8
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Whitburn will perform the national anthem of New Zealand
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Armistice Parade
Sunday, November 9
Whitburn, West Lothian
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International Rugby Autumn Test - Scotland vs Argentina
Sunday, November 16
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Whitburn will perform the national anthem of Argentina
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International Rugby Autumn Test - Scotland vs Tonga
Sunday, November 23
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Whitburn will perform the national anthem of Tonga
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Contest - Scottish Open
Saturday, November 29
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
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DECEMBER
Christmas Concert with Whitburn Heartlands, Whitburn Youth Band and Whitburn Wee Band
Saturday, December 6
Whitburn, West Lothian
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Christmas concert with Glasgow Phoenix Choir
Friday, December 12
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
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2026
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MARCH
Contest - Scottish Brass Band Championships
Sunday, March 8
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
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APRIL
Contest - European Brass Band Championships
Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25
Linz, Austria