Piper John Virag

Top Performer

Ottawa, ON

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Travels up to 1.5 hours

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Remembrance Day piping

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Piping in Scotland

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The rain is not an obstacle

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Piping in the Haggis

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Piping afloat

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leading the wedding party

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Outdoors events

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On Parliament Hill

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Piping for a birthday party

Overview

An enthusiastic and experienced piper, with over 15 years keeping clients happy. Bagpipes work for almost any type of event, so let's discuss how best to use them for you. Serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.


Reviews

13 reviews

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Kathleen E.

April 27, 2026
Verified review

Surprise piper is a hit

John was both professional and easy going. He happily played many pieces requested by the party attendees and everyone really enjoyed the piper surprise!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Lori L.

December 23, 2025
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Surprise

John was wonderful ! My mother was surprised and very pleased with the experience.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Wayne F.

November 18, 2025
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Funeral

Well done!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Caitlin S.

August 20, 2025
Verified review

A perfect addition to our wedding

John played the pipes at our wedding last weekend, including piping in our guests and piping me down the aisle. He was fantastic.
The performance was spot on, and John was a pleasure to work with in the lead up to the event. I would recommend without hesitation for your important event.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Christine M.

August 8, 2025
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Piper John

Excellent – highly recommend

Hired as: Bagpiper, Funeral Music

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

What to expect

With 15 years playing with bands and doing solo events, my repertoire of tunes is good. Depending on the type of event, my play list may contain slow airs, marches, jigs and reels. You can request tunes, or just let me play what feels right for the occasion. If a tune you like is not currently known to me, with enough advance notice, I can learn it.

Upcoming booked events

August 2026

14

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa, ON

29

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:00pm - 4:15pm

Winchester, ON

Past booked events

April 2026

25

Saturday

Birthday Party

9:00pm - 9:30pm

Carleton Place, ON

January 2026

23

Friday

burns at royal oak

4:30pm - 6:30pm

December 2025

22

Monday

Surprise

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa, ON

November 2025

13

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mont-Tremblant, QC

October 2025

28

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 10:15am

Ottawa, ON

04

Saturday

Cruising

All-day event

August 2025

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Ottawa, ON

15

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Ottawa, ON

July 2025

12

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

Chelsea, QC

05

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

Gracefield, QC

June 2025

14

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 12:45pm

Mulgrave-et-Derry, QC

May 2025

29

Thursday

Eve in the Maritimes

1:00pm - 11:00pm

February 2025

10

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:15pm

Ottawa, ON

December 2024

07

Saturday

Personal Occasion

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Ottawa, ON

October 2024

11

Friday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa, ON

June 2024

17

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, QC

April 2024

19

Friday

Birthday Party

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Ottawa, ON

16

Tuesday

Birthday Party

8:30am - 8:45am

The Nation, ON

November 2023

17

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa, ON

September 2023

20

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Lachute, QC

02

Saturday

Personal Occasion

4:00pm - 4:15pm

Ottawa, ON

August 2023

21

Monday

Corporate Event

9:00am - 9:15am

Ottawa, ON

03

Thursday

Maxville

All-day event

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