Ulster Bands Forum

Your complete guide to marching band parades, Orange Order events and Loyal Orders gatherings across the British Isles — all in one place, always up to date.

The Ulster Bands Forum Calendar App is the easiest way to find out what's happening in the marching band and Loyal Orders community, whether you're in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England or Ireland. Built for supporters, members, families and enthusiasts, the app brings together thousands of parades, contests, services and fundraisers into one clean, simple calendar you can check from your phone, tablet or computer.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

- Browse upcoming band parades, Orange Order events and Loyal Orders gatherings at a glance
- Tap any event to see full details — date, start time, organiser, venue, town and description
- See parade routes for marching events where available
- Search by town, date, region, organiser or event type — just tap a suggestion or type your question in plain English
- Share events with friends and family on WhatsApp, Facebook or by text
- View rehearsal details for bands across the country
- Works brilliantly on mobile, tablet and PC

ASK THE APP ANYTHING
No complicated filters or menus. Just tap a suggested question or type your own:

- "All parades in Ballymena this month"
- "Twelfth of July events in County Down"
- "Upcoming band contests in Scotland"
- "What's on this Saturday?"
- "All events organised by my local Orange Lodge"

The app understands natural questions and shows you exactly what you're looking for.

WHO IT'S FOR
Whether you march, play, watch or support — this app is for you.
- Members and supporters of the Orange Order, Royal Black Preceptory (RBP), Apprentice Boys of Derry (ABOD) and other Loyal Orders
- Flute band, pipe band, accordion band, brass band, blood and thunder and melody band supporters
- Families planning their Twelfth of July, Black Saturday, Easter Monday or St Patrick's Day
- Anyone wanting to follow the marching season across Ulster, Scotland, England and Ireland

FOR BANDS AND ORGANISERS
- Get your parades, concerts, contests and fundraisers in front of the widest audience in the community. The Ulster Bands Forum has been the trusted home of marching band and Loyal Orders listings for years — and now it's in your pocket.

ALWAYS IMPROVING
This is the first version of the new Ulster Bands Forum app. More features are coming soon, including:

- User accounts so bands and organisers can post directly
- A matching service connecting bands with event organisers
- Articles, history and features from across the marching community

WHY IT'S DIFFERENT
Built by the community, for the community. The Ulster Bands Forum has been a trusted name for years — this app continues that tradition with modern, mobile-friendly technology. No noise, no clutter, designed to be easy to use. Just the events you care about.

Download the Ulster Bands Forum Calendar App today and never miss a parade again.