Drum Corps International Tours

Take Your Corps to the Heart of the Action

Drum Corps International events are the pinnacle of precision marching, musical excellence and youth performance. For many young performers, attending or participating in a DCI experience is a career-shaping moment. Celtic Horizon Tours makes it accessible, structured and unforgettable for groups travelling from Ireland, the UK or Europe.

We handle the logistics while your corps focuses on performance, discipline and the thrill of the arena.

Why Choose Celtic Horizon Tours for Your DCI Experience?

Direct access to world-class events

We work with established partners across the United States to secure group entry, behind-the-scenes opportunities, rehearsal spaces and spectator access for major DCI events.

No travel headache

DCI travel involves instruments, uniforms, equipment, strict timelines and large groups. Our team has decades of experience managing complex group travel and performance itineraries, ensuring safe transport and reliable schedules from departure to return.

Tailored itineraries built around your goals

Whether your group wants to:

  • Attend DCI Finals
  • Participate in a workshop or clinic
  • Experience marching culture in the US
  • Add sightseeing or university campus visits

…we build an itinerary that fits the ability level, ambition and budget of your performers.

Trusted by all

Celtic Horizon Tours is one of Ireland’s most experienced group-travel specialists. Our long-standing relationships with performance venues, festivals and youth programmes allow us to design trips that are structured, safe and genuinely inspiring.

What’s Included in a DCI Tour

Performance & Educational Opportunities

  • DCI competition attendance
  • Workshops with instructors, adjudicators or professional musicians
  • Stadium or arena tours
  • Optional performance exchanges with US high school or college bands (subject to availability)

Add-On Experiences

Many groups combine DCI with:

  • Visits to iconic US cities (Chicago, Indianapolis, New York)
  • University music department tours
  • Theme parks or cultural attractions
  • Museum visits (music, history, aviation and more)

How We Build Your Trip

Consultation

Tell us your goals, your group size, your performance experience and your preferred travel dates.

Itinerary Design

We create a custom plan with event scheduling, educational sessions, rehearsal times and cultural stops.

Travel Confirmation

We book all transport, accommodation, entry passes and workshop sessions.

On-the-Ground Support

Our team coordinates every detail so your performers can focus on what they love.

Who Is This Tour Perfect For

  • School marching bands
  • Independent youth performance groups
  • Transition Year music programmes
  • Concert band students interested in US marching culture
  • Music departments aiming to broaden student performance exposure

If your group lives and breathes rhythm, precision and stadium-level energy, this is the adventure they will talk about for years.

Give Your Marchers an Experience That Elevates Their Craft

DCI is more than an event. It is a standard of excellence. With Celtic Horizon Tours, your students witness it up close through a safe, structured and expertly coordinated trip.

Start planning your Drum Corps International group tour today.
Your performers deserve to experience the world’s finest stage for marching excellence.

“Everything was very organized and ran like clockwork!”

This is long overdue but I wanted to tell you what a great job you and your team did. We got so many accolades for this trip and we owe it all to you. I really can’t say enough great things about you and the way our band was handled. This trip was truly the highlight of my year and I thank you!!!!

Sharon – Awesome Second Time Arounders
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