Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections will return for 2026 from Thursday 15th January to Sunday 1st February!

About Celtic Connections

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Celtic Connections, the premiere winter festival and international celebration of Celtic music, will illuminate stages across Glasgow from Thursday 15th January to Sunday 1st February, eclipsing dark winter nights with a kaleidoscope of internationally-renowned music, exciting new performances, unique showcases and one-off collaborations.

Demonstrating just why Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music, the festival, delivered by Glasgow Life, will fill around 25 venues on both sides of the Clyde with around 300 events across 18 days, anticipating around 110,000 visitors and an estimated 1,200 musicians and artists.

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Upcoming Events at Celtic Connections

Music

Dementia Friendly Concerts

Selected dates between 18th August 2025 - 19th September 2025

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow City Centre

These free accessible performances at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, designed especially for audiences living with dementia, are open to all!

Music

The Magic Numbers

11th December 2025

SWG3 Glasgow, Glasgow West End

Expect a dynamic, must-see performance from a band with years of experience and undeniable chemistry when The Magic Numbers headline SWG3 Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2025!

Music

Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026

Various Locations Glasgow

The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!

Music

RuMac

16th January 2026

SWG3 Glasgow, Glasgow West End

Singer-songwriter RuMac will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Thursday 16th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Music

Scottish Chamber Orchestra with Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre

21st January 2026

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow City Centre

Award-winning Gaelic folk singer and musician Julie Fowlis leads an exciting Scots-Irish collaboration at this special Celtic Connections performance featuring the renowned Scottish Chamber Orchestra!

Music

The Seeger Sessions Revival

23rd January 2026

Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, Glasgow East End

Experience a new, magical homage to Seeger and Springsteen's work in the cosy confines of Glasgow Saint Luke's on Friday 23rd January!

Music

The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA

24th January 2026

The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow East End

Formidable Orcadian eight-piece The Chair celebrate their 20th anniversary with a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more at The Barrowlands as part of Celtic Connections!

Food and Drink

Scottish National Whisky Festival

24th January 2026

SWG3 Glasgow, Glasgow West End

Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at SWG3 Glasgow - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!

Music

Orianthi

25th January 2026

Oran Mor, Glasgow West End

Premiere electric guitarist and sought-after live performer Orianthi will perform live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 25th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Music

Pierce Brothers

27th January 2026

Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, Glasgow East End

Following the success of their sold-out Australian tour, Melbourne indie-folk rockers Pierce Brothers are returning the UK in 2026, don't miss them live at Glasgow's Saint Luke's on January 27th!

Music

Lucinda Williams

1st February 2026

The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre

Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams will perform live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 1st February as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

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Southside Fringe Festival

Various locations across the southside , Glasgow South Side

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Festivals

Sonica

Sonica , Various Locations Glasgow

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Festivals

Glasgow Jazz Festival

Glasgow Jazz Festival , Various Locations Glasgow

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Festivals

Glasgow International

Glasgow International , Various Locations Glasgow

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Festivals

Take Me Somewhere

Take Me Somewhere , Various Locations Glasgow

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Festivals

Glasgow St Patricks Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

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Festivals

Glasgow International Comedy Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

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Festivals

Being Human Festival

Hosted by the University of Glasgow , Online Event Glasgow

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Festivals

Glasgow Film Festival

Glasgow Film Theatre Rose Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 6RB

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Festivals

Merchant City Festival

220 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 OQW

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Festivals