After SELLING OUT 6 years in a row… Scotland’s original Beard and Moustache Championships return in 2025!
With 13 beard categories to choose from, there is something for everyone (18+).
Saturday 15th February 2025 at Drygate Brewery in Glasgow.
Along with the Championships, a band will be playing a live set.
Doors & Registration for competitors at 5pm.
Doors for spectators at 5.30pm.
Secure your place now at www.thebrawbmc.com and we'll see you there!
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!Jim Lauderdale, two-time Grammy winner and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, comes to Celtic Connections 2026 for a special performance at Drygate on Friday 16th January!
READ MOREThis double bill offers a dynamic contrast between Humbird's rooted, experimental folk and Quiet Man's modern, electronic-tinged introspection—a perfect pairing of compelling storytelling.
READ MOREDrygate Brewery will host this year's Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions featuring a number of talented musicians across the festival!
READ MORELandless, the highly acclaimed Irish quartet bring their mesmerizing, unaccompanied traditional songs to the first Saturday of Celtic Connections 2026!
READ MOREVisionary trumpet player Laura Jurd returns to Celtic Connections with an all-star band, presenting music from her newly released album, Rites & Revelations!
READ MORERooted in the seaside town of Saltcoats and based in Berlin, James Michael Rodgers returns to Scotland for his first major Celtic Connections headline show!
READ MOREExperience an evening of deeply poetic songwriting and evolving folk music with Glasgow's own Michael McGovern, celebrating a rich new chapter in his sound!
READ MOREAmythyst Kiah makes a welcome return to Celtic Connections after announcing herself as part of Transatlantic Sessions in 2023.
READ MORESam Shackleton will be performing songs from his newly released album Scottish Cowboy Ballads & Early American Folk Songs.
READ MOREBelfast-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dani Larkin launches her highly anticipated sophomore record, Next Of Kin at Celtic Connections 2026!
READ MOREThe Traveling Janes are an electrifying, all-female international collective breathing fierce new life into the joyous, hard-swinging music of early 20th-century jazz and blues pioneers!
READ MOREHaving performed at some of the world's premier folk, Celtic and roots festivals, Rum Ragged bring their signature blend of Newfoundland folk, song, and storytelling to Celtic Connections!
READ MOREFour finalist line-ups, selected from an open submission process, perform for a panel of expert judges when Battle of the Folk Bands returns to Celtic Connections for another deciding bout!
READ MOREA recipient of ASCAP and NSAI’s ‘Songwriter of the Year’ awards, Darrell Scott brings his vast experience and deeply reflective voice to Celtic Connections!
READ MOREEqually at home as accompanist or melody player, Anna Massie is one of the trad world's foremost guitarists. Don't miss her live at Drygate as part of Celtic Connections 2026!
READ MOREDesperate Dan formed in 2018 they are musicians from all walks of life who have a passion of performing the music of the legendary Steely Dan!
READ MORENirvana Tribute bring their explosive live show to Glasgow's Drygate Brewing Co. on Saturday 7th March, delivering the closest possible experience to seeing Nirvana live!
READ MOREMichael Mathers brings his renowned Eminem Tribute show to Drygate in Glasgow on Friday 23rd October!
READ MORE
Every Monday, Campus are hosting their Speed Quiz where there is a chance for you to win up to a £100 bar tab!
READ MORE
Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!
READ MORE
Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!
READ MORE
Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!
READ MORE
Tennent's Laughter Lounge Open Mic is a totally free night of stand-up comedy featuring some of the best up-and-coming talent Scotland has to offer, plus some pros trying out new material!
READ MORE
Suitable for totally green newbies, you'll learn to two step & grapevine the night away at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo's Line Dancing evenings!
READ MORE
Bring your pals and have a go at one of the hardest pub quizzes the fine city of Glasgow has to offer... Uncle Baji's Pub Quiz at Taphouse Bar & Kitchen!
READ MORE
Join The Grove every Monday evening for their Scottish Traditional Music Session!
READ MORE
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
READ MORE