Events in Glasgow in January 2026

Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor

Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!

Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!

Learn To Line Dance

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!

Cowboy Stripshow

Saddle up for the cheekiest cabaret in town as Maggie's Rock 'N' Rodeo presents the Cowboy Stripshow!

Adult Music Workshops

Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!

Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers

Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!

Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest

A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff

MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff - is a project delivering free creative wellbeing sessions for new mums led by artist Marie-Claire Lacey with a cohort of guest artists.

Music at The Burrell with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

This special concert series at The Burrell Collection features eight unique performances showcasing 25 outstanding young musicians from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland!

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!

Daytripping

Daytripping at Platform is a collection of evocative photographs documenting the joy of day trips, celebrating people and place, taken by photographer Alan Dimmick.

X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!

Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.

Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency

Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.

Creative Citizens

Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!

Scottish Creative Network - Casual Creative Networking

You'll find The Scottish Creative Network at The Social Hub once a month, bringing the creative community together to have some fun, get to know each other and most importantly to network!

Glasgow For Europe Euro Cafe

Glasgow for Europe are hosting a Eurocafe on on the last Saturday of the month in the Social Hub, come along for coffee and chat!

Candlelight: Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Simon and Garfunkel at the Trades Hall.

The Mitchell Library Death Cafe hosted by Creating Conversations CIC

Join Creating Conversations CIC at The Mitchell Library for one of their regular Death Cafe, a safe, confidential and friendly space to come together and talk openly and honestly about death.

Cracking Good Jokes Show

Good Egg Comedy brings the freshest comedy in Glasgow to their little magical comedy room at Gael & Grain!

Winter Warmer Workshops

Music Broth's Winter Warmer Workshops are all about bringing people together with fun activities in a welcoming environment!

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series

If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!

A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials

Santa is bringing his Elf Trials to Glasgow for a limited run! Do you have what it takes to win all the gold stars in 30 minutes? A fun and competitive game to see who comes out top elf!

Led Zeppelin: Fulldome Experience

Get ready to rock the dome! Don't miss your chance to experience Led Zeppelin like never before in the Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre!

Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition

Tramway presents the most ambitious solo exhibition to date of Glasgow based artist Rae-Yen Song, as they transform Tramway's vast gallery space into a sub-aquatic world!

Mondays at One

The Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland hold regular 'Mondays at One' events which showcase talent from across their departments.

Cooking with Sara: Master Four Classic Italian Pasta Sauces

Join Italian-born Sara Seravalli for a relaxed and interactive cooking demonstration at Il Salotto — Glasgow’s beautiful design hub in the Merchant City.

Fridays At One

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!

St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter

Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!

Still Glasgow

Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.

Hand-Building: Introduction Class - Craft & Sip

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their most popular BYOB pottery session... a fun introduction to making ceramic forms using hand-building techniques!

Material, Girl

Join Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer at The Stand Glasgow for Material, Girl... a monthly afternoon show to chase away the Sunday scaries!

The Wee Ceilidh

Bring your wee ones along to Sloans for an afternoon filled with dancing and tunes at their monthly Wee Ceilidh, the most wholesome family event in town!

Heritage Building Tours

Learn about legendary productions, backstage innovations, and the community spirit that has defined the Citz on one of their regular Heritage Building Tours!

Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Join this early morning walk and witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese lift up from their roost over RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!

The Winter Show

Join Gerber Fine Art for The Winter Collection 2024-25, a vibrant, mixed exhibition of 19th-21st century fine art!

The Winter Show

Compass Gallery invite you to enjoy their annual Winter Exhibition featuring a wide selection of original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics!

Sing For Your Life

Sing along with friends to well known songs accompanied by music from the Steinway concert grand piano at St Brides Episcopal Church!

The Thursday Show

The weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Glasgow on selected Thursdays through the year!

Pottery Wheel: Group Introduction Class

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for one of their regular introduction to making ceramic forms using the potter's wheel sessions!

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!

The Sunday Late Show

Sunday at The Riding Room... get on down to your favourite Joint on The Corner from 9pm for some glitz and glam – and some devilish cocktails too!

Guitaraoke

Are you a karaoke legend? Dreamed of your moment in the spotlight? Well now is your chance to sing along with your very own guitarist live on the scenes most iconic stage!

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

Climbing Tasters at The Climbing Academy

These one-hour 'have-a-go' climbing sessions at The Climbing Academy are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour

Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!

Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde

The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!

Boardgames Social

R-CADE hosts a weekly boardgame meetup on Friday evenings for anyone to join in, learn new games and make some new friends!

Gothic Glasgow

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!

King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has revealed the lineup for the 15th edition of its annual New Year's Revolution Festival being held between the 2nd and 31st January!

Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects

Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!

Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!

Pollok Parkrun

Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!

Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

Scottish Ballet's spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow, after its sell-out tour in 2022!

Springburn Parkrun

Springburn Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Springburn Park in the North of Glasgow!

Take 2: Family-Friendly Films

Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!

The Barras Market

With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!

The Saturday Show

The Glasgow Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!

Tollcross Parkrun

Tollcross Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Tollcross Park in the East End of Glasgow!

Victoria Parkrun

Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!

Blochairn Car Boot Sale

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale which is held every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!

Elder Park Junior Parkrun

Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!

Springburn Junior Parkrun

Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!

TrySkating: Indoor Skating

Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!

Victoria Junior Parkrun

Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

Abandoned: International Photography Exhibition

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme Abandoned at their exhibition space on High Street during January!

Broadway Babies

This one is for the musical theatre lovers! Join everyone's favourite Dynamic Duo, Mel & Dean, as they kick off Broadway Babies at Riding Room, Scotland's favourite Queer Cabaret Bar!

Burrell Bites

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

Dams To Darnley Health Walks

On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.

Journey

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

Seasonal Yoga Class

Expect a mix of seasonal flow yoga, breathwork, gentle meditation, and Yoga Nidra at Yoga By Fiona's Seasonal Yoga Classes.

Travel: International Photography Exhibition

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing Travel in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during January.

ASN Quiet Game Sessions

R-CADE host ASN Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon, choose from over 1700 age appropriate games across over 20 consoles!

Beginner Friendly Swing Dance Classes

Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their beginner friendly Swing Dance Classes on Thursday evenings!

One Night In Tennessee

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!

Quiz Hard presents Sloans Pub Quiz

Every Thursday night, Quiz Hard presents the Sloans Pub Quiz! Show off your skills, grab your team mates and win some amazing prizes!

Showtunes & Filth with Tom Harlow

Thursdays at Riding Room... get on down to your favourite Joint on The Corner, cause they have a delicious serving of high camp that'll set the perfect tone ahead of your weekend!

St Mungo Festival

St Mungo, patron saint of Glasgow, is celebrated during the city's official St Mungo Festival held annually in January!

Wheels Of Life

Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.

Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow

Bongo's Bingo takes on Scotland and SWG3 Glasgow! Join us at our infamous bingo show for a unique twist on the traditional past time!

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at Merchants House of Glasgow!

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Merchants House of Glasgow!

Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!

R-CADE Gaming Friendship Club

Calling all game lovers ages 8-14... join R-CADE's 2-hour retro gaming event and make new friends!️ Staff will be on hand to set up lots of fun multiplayer games for you to play with other kids.

Sloans Famous Friday Night Ceilidh

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!

Tartan Coo Open Mic Night

Come join either presenter Edwin or Paddy & friends for a night of jamming & good chat at the Tartan Coo's weekly Open Mic Night on Fridays!

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!

Trad Friday Sessions

Kick off your weekend at Blackfriars with their Friday night trad sessions... expect ively tunes, great craic and the perfect pub atmosphere!

A Solo Exhibition By Michael McMullen

Project Ability is pleased to present Michael McMullen's debut solo art exhibition, a vivid study of the human figure, which runs between 10th January and 21st February!

Amplify: Short Music Course

Amplify Music Academy's 4-week Short Courses, beginning in January, are the ideal way for young people to start their music journey!

Free Glasgow West End Walking Tour

Join a fun and informative small group walking tour around the West End of Glasgow discovering its history, stories and characters along the way!

Giffnock North Athletics Club: Run, Jump, Throw

Giffnock North Athletics Club run sessions called Run, Jump, Throw on Saturdays at Hutcheson's Grammar School for 5-8 year olds!

Gin Tour and Tastings

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

Partick Farmers Market

This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's West End twice a month!

Retro Reels

Step back in time at Riverside Museum and immerse yourself in the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, on a nostalgic journey through the props, stories, and creativity that shaped a generation.

Saturday Art Club

The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!

The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour

Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!

Big Duffy and The Goods

Join Blackfriars and Big Duffy and The Goods every Sunday for some mid afternoon classics, rock n roll country live anthems!

A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!

Tennent’s Laughter Lounge

Tennent's Laughter Lounge is a totally free night of stand-up comedy featuring pro headline acts, special mystery guests and some of the best up-and-coming talent Scotland has to offer!

Wintering Well: Living With SAD Exhibition

This free mini-exhibition at The Mitchell Library showcases a creative collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow & Edinburgh and local residents living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Blackfriars Comedy Quiz Night

Hosted by the insane and wacky comedy trio Paddy Linton, Jack Traynor and Peter Bell, Blackfriars weekly comedy quiz night is not your usual pub quiz!

Bounce House: Solves Everything

Bounce House are on a mission - to solve all of the petty squabbles they come across. Whether it's a random AITA post on Reddit or a conundrum shared by an audience member they're here to help!

EatFilm at Sloans

Your favourite movie night is back! Enjoy a line-up of feel-good films and movie classics plus a meal, popcorn and drink, all set up in the stunning Grand Ballroom at Sloans!

Fawlty Towers - The Play

Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow in 2026!

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

The Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale is returning to Glasgow's QMU, giving you the chance to browse thousands of Grade A vintage clothing items!

Linoprinting For Beginners

At this workshop in Stereo Glasgow you will learn the basics of linocut printmaking, create a design, hand-carve it, and print it, all in one session!

Meditation Classes

Start the year with positive resolutions for the year ahead at Kadampa Meditation Centre! Learn to meditate and relax, still your mind, and find happiness from within.

Spread: Under the Covers

Spread will delve under the covers of the weird and wonderful world of gossip magazines to find inspiration for their comedy scenes!

Thompson150: Exhibition

This January Glasgow Life and The Mitchell Library are delighted to be hosting an exhibition by The Alexander Thomson Society marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.

Vision Board Workshop & Networking for Female Entrepreneurs in Glasgow

Create a vision board for all your 2026 goals on this Vision Board Workshop & Networking event for female entrepreneurs at The Glad Cafe on Tuesday 13th January with Small Biz, Big Chat.

BLUE - Signing

Assai Records Glasgow are extremely excited to welcome legendary boy band Blue to join them for a signing event on Wednesday 14th January to celebrate the release of their new album, Reflections!

Buckle Up! Hoedown

Buckle up those boots & come to the ultimate hoe-down night, start with a shot and join us for line dancing lesson, games, prizes and much more!

Free Introducton to Tai Chi

Tai Chi Glasgow South are running a new block of Beginner's Tai Chi classes at The Gateway from Wednesday 14th January, come along for a free introduction!

The Big Poetry Party

Postpartum Poems are back with 'The Big Poetry Party' their fourth fundraiser event, this time being held at The Marlborough in Shawlands on Wednesday 14th January!

4 Week Traditional Stained Glass Workshop

Join Suti Glass Art for their 4 Week Traditional Stained Glass Workshop and create your own beautiful glass artwork to take home and treasure!

All Ages Retro Game Sessions

Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming arcade... Choose from over 1700 games across over 20 consoles from the last 5 decades, including Atari, Nintendo, Sega and Playstation!

Celtic Connections

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!

Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Follow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.

Dodgeball With The Kelvin Rapids - First Session Free

Looking to try a fun new sport? Kelvin Rapids Dodgeball Club, Glasgow's Premier Dodgeball Club, hold sessions on Thursday evenings at Bellcraig Community Centre!

Magic Club

Join R-CADE for their fortnightly Magic Club, it's a high-energy night of casual card gaming, perfect for beginners and fans looking to share their skills!

Opening Night: World Connections

Celtic Connections 2026 launches on Thursday 15th January with World Connections – a vibrant celebration of global traditions and local talent!

R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions

Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!

The 80s Show

Get ready to step back in time and relive the iconic sounds of the greatest musical era when The 80s Show comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 15th January!

The Wonder Years

American alt-rock act The Wonder Years return to Glasgow to headline SWG3 on Thursday 15th January!

A South African Wine Journey

Experience the soul of South Africa through a five-course gourmet journey at One Devonshire Gardens, where bold flavours meet world-class wines.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Special Guests: Beyond The Tradition

In this unique concert, Scotland's most acclaimed folk song performers join forces with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for newly commissioned arrangements classic Scots folk songs and ballads.

Breast Cancer Now - Moving Forward Course

Breast Cancer Now know it's not always 'back to normal' when you finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer, that's why their Moving Forward course is here.​

Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!

Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions

Drygate Brewery will host this year's Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions featuring a number of talented musicians across the festival!

Eilidh Shaw & Ross Martin and Special Guests

Eilidh and Ross will perform much of their recently released album, Stay Here All Night, with special guests Chris Grieve, Willie MacAskill, James Lindsay and Kenny Knowles.

Emmylou Harris with Special Guest Jim Lauderdale

Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event as the legendary Emmylou Harris, a true titan of American music, performs an exclusive show for Celtic Connections as part of her UK tour!

Falasgair and Support

Taking their name from the Gaelic word for the seasonal act of burning heather, Falasgair formed in Glasgow and quickly blazed their way onto the folk festival circuit.

Friday Night Comedy

Glee Club Glasgow's Friday Night Comedy is the perfect way to end the working week! Four superb stand-up comedians and a great range of tasty food offerings!

Grant-Lee Phillips and Support

Join American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grant-Lee Phillips for a captivating solo performance in one of Celtic Connections' cosiest venues... Cottiers!

Humbird with Quiet Man

This 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.

Jim Lauderdale and Hannah White

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!

Katie Gregson-MacLeod and Sophie May

Inverness native Katie Gregson-Macleod will play her first Celtic Connections headline show in the beautiful, atmospheric Barony Hall on Friday 16th January!

KINNARIS Q and Support

KINNARIS Q return to Celtic Connections ready to kick on... brace yourself for intricate arrangements, uplifting harmonies and big, bold, party vibes to warm the soul!

Merchant City Trad Trail

Glasgow Music City Tours are back with more entertaining walking tours designed especially for Celtic Connections 2026!

Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove

Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!

Musical Encounters

Young string players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland take to the stage in a powerful collaboration with musicians from Scottish Ensemble on Friday 16th January!

NAFCo 25th: Mary Frances Leahy, Catriona Macdonald and Annbjørg Lien Band, Darach and the NAFCo House Band

Don't miss a special night marking 25 years of the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention — a celebration of the fiddle and dance traditions that connect communities across the North Atlantic and beyond!

Paleface Swiss

Swiss deathcore band Paleface Swiss will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Friday 16th January, with support from Static Dress and Stick To Your Guns!

Postnatal Pottery

Postnatal Pottery is a weekly wellbeing-focused ceramic drop-in workshop for parents and babies at Art Space G41 beginning on Friday 16th January!

Rokia Koné and Boubacar Samaké

Expect an evening of pure, unadulterated soul delivered by one of West Africa's most compelling voices: the renowned Malian singer, Rokia Koné, as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

RuMac

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

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Haydn & Schubert with Lorenza Borrani

Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant matinee concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani.

Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup: Rangers FC v Annan Athletic

Rangers take on Annan Athletic in what is set to be an exciting clash in the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup on Friday 16th January!

The International Ceilidh

Don't miss the International Ceilidh at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 16th January, for international students and locals alike, with a chance to try Scottish dances!

The Science Of Whisky

Join The Good Spirits Company and Glasgow Science Centre's resident astronomer as they take you through a journey of The Science of Whisky!

Afel Bocoum

Afel Bocoum, one of the Sahel's most beloved artists, will play The Mackintosh Church on Saturday 17th January as part of a 13-date UK tour!

Amal Kaawash: Songs from the Palestinian Tradition

After a powerful debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025, Palestinian singer and songwriter Amal Kaawash returns to Scotland for Celtic Connections 2026!

Become a Sports Massage Therapist

Thinking of changing your career? Doing something you are REALLY interested in? Then begin your journey into helping others by becoming a Sports Massage Therapist!

Cauld Blast Orchestra and Support

Having recently reformed after a 20-year hiatus, the legendary Cauld Blast Orchestra return to Celtic Connections with new blood and the same trailblazing spirit!

Celebration of Gaelic Song: Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig

Don't miss a stellar lineup of multi-award-winning Gaelic singers and musicians at The Barony Hall on Saturday 17th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Cherish the Ladies: 40 Years Strong - The Heart of the Tradition

Glasgow favourites Cherish the Ladies return to Celtic Connections for a spectacular celebration marking 40 years as one of the world's most beloved Irish music ensembles!

Chris Brain & Special Guests

Enjoy introspective, contemporary folk; nature-inspired lyrics, delicate fingerpicking and warm vocals from Chris Brain and special guests at the Tron Theatre as part of Celtic Connections!

Come Dancing With Phil Kelsall MBE

Shake off the January blues and waltz your way into a dazzling afternoon of dance as Blackpool comes to Glasgow in spectacular style!

Danny Kyle Open Stage

This free event is one of the most vital, and exciting traditions in the festival, providing a launchpad for the folk and roots stars of tomorrow!

Enterteasement: Comedy! Magic! Burlesque!

Enterteasement's Comedy! Magic! Burlesque! show returns for one night only on Saturday 17th January... get your year off to the best start!

Finding Connection In A Disconnected World

Everyone is welcome to join Kadampa Meditation Centre for this heartwarming and uplifting course... Finding Connection In A Disconnected World.

Glasgow Clyde College Open Day

Glasgow Clyde College welcomes prospective students to its next open day at Langside Campus on Saturday 17th January, to find out more about the array of courses the college has to offer!

Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at the SEC Armadillo on Saturday 17th January!

Godeater

Glasgow tech death metallers, Godeater return to the stage for a show at Audio Glasgow on Saturday 17th January as part of the release tour for their new EP, Alvorecer!

Gordon Duncan Tribute Pipe Band: Live ‘N’ Well @ 30 and Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton

Prepare for an electrifying afternoon of pipe music as the Gordon Duncan Tribute Pipe Band celebrates 30 years since the release of the game-changing album, Live 'N' Well!

Introduction to Zen Buddhism

Cloud Water Zen Group are holding an 'Introduction to Zen Buddhism' workshop covering the basics of Zen teaching and practice on Saturday 17th January.

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

Kevin McGuire

Scotland's 'home-grown Yellowstone' Kevin McGuire is bringing his Country party to Celtic Connections for the first time on Saturday 17th January!

Landless and Natalie Wildgoose

Landless, the highly acclaimed Irish quartet bring their mesmerizing, unaccompanied traditional songs to the first Saturday of Celtic Connections 2026!

Megalichen and CLR Theory

Prepare for a truly unique journey into the wild heart of alternative folk with Megalichen at Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Michael McGoldrick Band with Sona Jobarteh

The Old Fruitmarket on a Saturday night is the perfect home for the sheer, joyous power of the Michael McGoldrick Band!

Mindful Art Weekend

Treat yourself to a creative escape! Join a small, friendly group of 3 for a relaxing art weekend on the stunning Isle of Mull.

Mini Manoeuvres

Mini Manoeuvres brings the best club DJs to a daytime audience of families for all of you who enjoy a night out on the dancefloor but don't get the chance as much now that you're a parent!

Mosaics Workshop & Chai Mixing and Tasting Session - A Creative Valentine Afternoon

Celebrate the season of love with an afternoon of creativity, warmth and sensory pleasure with a mosaic and chai mixing workshop at Barclay Curle Studios on Saturday 17th January!

Nathan Evans & Saint PHNX - Album Launch Show

Nathan Evans and SAINT PHNX are teaming up for their first collab album as a folk/pop band, don't miss their Album Launch Show at Edmiston House on Saturday 17th January!

Paramore Eras Party - Early Club

Paying tribute to all things Paramore/Hayley as well as a LOT of classic hits from the best pop punk/emo bands!

Pictish Trail and Support

Enjoy an unexpected set of songs spanning the lo-fi folk-pop genre courtesy of Pictish Trail at Glasgow's Saint Luke's as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

RCS Traditional Music Showcase and Mhairi Hall: Of The Land

Future Scottish folk stars and virtuoso piano blend traditional and classical at RCS Traditional Music Showcase and Mhairi Hall: Of The Land as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Road to World Cup: Double Trouble

Join former football coaches turned stand ups, Kirsty Lynch and Amanda Hursy, for their brand new show, Road to World Cup: Double Trouble, at Blackfriars on Saturday 17th January!

Rose Cousins and Support

Enjoy an evening of intimate, JUNO-winning folk-pop from Canadian singer-songwriter Rose Cousins at Glasgow's City Halls as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Royal Glasgow Institute Of The Fine Arts. Celebrating 130 Years of Royal Status

The Royal Glasgow Institute Of The Fine Arts is celebrating it's 130th year of royal status by hosting a milestone large scale exhibition at Milngavie's Lillie Art Gallery!

Saturday Night Comedy

Treat yourself to an evening of award-winning comedy at Glee Club Glasgow, featuring four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday!

Scottish Communities Cup Football - Pollok vs Knightswood

With reduced senior football in Glasgow, make your way to the Southside to see two of the city's sides face off in the last 16 of the competition formerly known as the Junior Cup!

Scottish Confetti Wedding Festival - POSTPONED

The Scottish Confetti Wedding Festival 2026 brings together some of the best suppliers to the Scottish Wedding Industry to Oran Mor for two days on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January!

Shawlands Farmers Market

Shawlands Farmers Market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's Southside on the first and third Saturdays each month!

Shipyard Bards, Tall Tales and Dinner

Hear the folk songs and legends of Glasgow's famous shipyards with this storytelling session accompanied by live music and meal at Gael & Grain courtesy of Glasgow Music City Tours!

Skerryvore & Special Guests

Prepare for a landmark event as three-time winners of Scotland's Live Act of the Year, Skerryvore, celebrate the end of the Scottish leg of their global 20th Anniversary Tour!

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz!

The New Leaves and The Wildwoods

Prepare for an evening of truly beautiful, modern Irish storytelling courtesy of The New Leaves at Cottiers Theatre as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz

Starring Still Game's Sanjeev Kholi, River City's Gayle Telfer Stevens and fierce and fabulous Drag queen Cherry West, The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz is a post Christmas night out you don't want to miss!

TMSA: 60th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland as they kick off their 60th anniversary with a celebration at City Halls as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Tony Carroll - Think I’m Ars*d Tour

Get ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour back to The Stand Glasgow!

Videogames Hoedown Party

Join R-CADE for an evenin' of root'n toot'n cowboy games and fun when they host their Videogames Hoedown Party on Saturday 17th Janaury!

Watchhouse and Support

Watchhouse, one of Americana and folk music's most acclaimed acts, arrives in Glasgow for a truly special evening at the Pavilion Theatre as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, Al Murray returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

Braid Taster Workshop - Perfect For Beginners

Struggling with braiding your own or your child’s hair, or your loved ones? Join Beauty Splendour's Braid Taster Workshop: a fun, hands-on 90-minute session designed especially for beginners!

Choral Evensong

Join St Bride's Choir on the third Sunday of each month for the centuries-old tradition of Choral Evensong!

Divina De Campo: Back On The Road

Drag Race UK star and powerhouse vocalist Divina De Campo joins Ric 'the Piano Guy' Neale for an evening of soaring songs, signature humour, and sparkling cabaret at Slay Glasgow!

Donald WG Lindsay - How’ve You Been? and Outwith

Enjoy a forward-thinking night of Scottish music and cinema courtesy of Donald WG Lindsay at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Glasgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair

Glasgow's largest Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair at Bellahouston Leisure Centre is a must-visit day out for treasure hunters, collectors and vintage lovers!

Glasgow Doctor Who Society Film Screening: In The Loop (2009)

Join the Glasgow Doctor Who Society at Loks to watch the hilarious big screen adaptation of hit BBC satire comedy 'The Thick of It' starring Peter Capaldi, written by Armando Iannucci.

Hillhead Youth Theatre

Hillhead Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their Winter Term at Hillhead Library on Sundays from 18th January to 29th March!

Iarla Ó Lionáird with Cormac McCarthy & Matthew Berrill and Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy

Prepare for a moving and unique musical experience as twice Grammy-nominated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird joins forces with acclaimed pianist Cormac McCarthy clarinet maestro Matthew Berrill.

Laura Jurd with Chris Amer Sextet

Visionary trumpet player Laura Jurd returns to Celtic Connections with an all-star band, presenting music from her newly released album, Rites & Revelations!

Musical Mania at Berlinkys

Curtains up - it's showtime! Berlinkys is being transformed into a full-blown musical theatre paradise for one unforgettable Sunday of showtunes, sequins, and singalongs.

New Voices: Luc McNally

Experience a special Sunday afternoon session as Celtic Connections' 'New Voices' strand presents a brand new commission from Luc McNally!

Superheaven

Alternative rock band Superheaven will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Sunday 18th January!

Tartan Coo Quiz Night

Get ready for a fantastic Sunday night at Tartan Coo with their free weekly quiz... it's the perfect way to test your wits and bag a prize!

TRIP and Jenn Butterworth

TRIP bring their infectious energy, celebrating the connection between land and traditional music, to The Barony Hall on Sunday 18th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

True & Bold: A Night for Dick Gaughan

Join Celtic Connections for a powerful and passionate night celebrating the work of Scotland's most fiercely committed troubadour, Dick Gaughan!

Watchhouse & Special Guests

Watchhouse, one of Americana and folk music's most acclaimed acts, arrives in Glasgow for a truly special evening at Cottiers on Sunday 18th of January!

Wild At Mugdock (Adults)

Adults can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as whittling, cyanotype printing and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!

Actor Training: Blended

A credit-rated intensive actor training blended programme – online weekly classes, with a 10-day intensive in Glasgow, Scotland.

An Treas Suaile: Julie Fowlis & Duncan Chisholm

An Treas Suaile (The Third Wave): An evening of music and song and remembrance with Julie Fowlis and Duncan Chisholm.

Burns Night at The Ivy

From 19th until 25th January, The Ivy Buchanan Street, Glasgow will host a week-long Burns celebration with locally inspired dishes, live music and convivial Scottish spirit!

Drumchapel Youth Theatre

Drumchapel Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for a brand new term at Drumchapel High School on Mondays from 19th January!

Free After School Tennis Club for Ages 4-5

Calling all little tennis stars born in 2021 & 2022! Join Hillhead Tennis Club for a fun-filled introduction to tennis at their Free After School Club, designed especially for ages 4–5!

Martin Simpson and Support

Prepare for an evening with one of England's most revered folk performers, Martin Simpson, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world.

Opera Chorus Showcase

Presented by Jamie MacDougall, this informal show will also celebrate the work of our production students, who lift the curtain on the crucial work undertaken by the lighting and backstage teams.

Parkinson’s UK Scotland Mental Health Project

Supporting people with Parkinson's who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood or depression in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Partick Film Festival

The annual Partick Film Festival returns for 2026 between Monday 19th and Sunday 25th January, with FREE screenings and events in unique venues across Partick!

The Laurettes and Support

The Laurettes will bring a high-energy celebration of friendship, freedom, and fierce femininity to Oran Mor on Monday 19th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Wintering Well Walks

Join the team at Glasgow Life for one of their free Wintering Well Health Walks with Glasgow Sport to find the light this winter.

All Time Low

All Time Low will bring their Everyone's Talking tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 20th January with special guests Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong and The Paradox!

Ballads and Songs: Sam Carter sings Nic Jones

Sam Carter, a highly respected BBC Folk Award winner, presents a heartfelt and timely celebration of a towering figure in English folk music: Nic Jones.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Górecki’s ‘Symphony of Sorrows’ and Alice Zawadzki

Experience a monumental work of 20th-century classical music 50 years after its composition, as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performs Henryk Gorecki's intensely spiritual Symphony No. 3.

Buena Vista All Stars and Support

The legendary spirit of Cuban music's golden age arrives on your doorstep with Buena Vista All Stars at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Gary Innes & Ewen Henderson and Special Guests

Join leading figures in the Scottish trad scene, Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson, as they celebrate 20 years since they first started performing together!

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Throughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!

Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street

Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!

James Michael Rodgers and Kim Oehme and BEE~EATER

Rooted in the seaside town of Saltcoats and based in Berlin, James Michael Rodgers returns to Scotland for his first major Celtic Connections headline show!

Kaia Kater and Friends

For this special Celtic Connections show, Kaia Kater is joined by a line-up of esteemed Friends, promising an electrifying and collaborative performance!

Lawyers, Guns & Money: The Music of Warren Zevon

Scotland's most in-demand musicians join forces to pay tribute to American cult hero, Warren Zevon!

Marmozets

British alt-rockers Marmozets have announced a UK tour which will see them play Glasgow's King Tut's on Tuesday 20th January!

Nashville Live

Hit country show, Nashville Live, returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia. Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Tuesday 20th January!

Partick Youth Theatre

Partick Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their new term at Partick Burgh Halls on Tuesdays from 20th January!

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Pollokshields and Glasgow from the Archive of Historic Environment Scotland

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on January 20th for 'Pollokshields and Glasgow from the Archive of HES'.

R-CADE 8th Birthday Bonus Game Day

Celebrate 8 years of R-CADE with a special day of bonus gaming. For the same price of a standard one hour session in our arcade, you get to play for two hours!

Skypark Blood Donation Clinic

With just 2% of the population donating blood regularly, Skypark business destination will host a Blood Donation Clinic on Tuesday, 20th January, urgently seeking new and existing donors.

The Science of Magic Mushrooms with Dr Mourad Wahba

Unlock the mysteries of magic mushrooms, their potential to heal depression, enhance brain connectivity and much more, in this interesting talk at The Glee Club Glasgow on Tuesday 20th January.

The Woman In Black

Over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged, make sure you're one of them when The Woman In Black returns to Glasgow!

Amaranthe & Epica

Amaranthe and Epica will unite on their European 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' which comes to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 21st January!

An Evening With Damon Hill hosted by Tom Clarkson

In conversation with Tom Clarkson, acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid, Damon Hill will share stories from his remarkable Formula 1 journey at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro have announced a massive arena tour which will see them return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 21st January with special guests Soft Play and The Armed!

Boo Hewerdine & Yvonne Lyon and Support

Boo Hewerdine & Yvonne Lyon have formed an inimitable songwriting partnership, weaving these ephemeral stories with their own, creating an album full of nostalgia and beauty, hope and longing.

Brìghde Chaimbeul & Shahzad Ismaily and Support

This is a truly thrilling collaboration that brings together two of the most forward-thinking and distinctive voices in contemporary roots and experimental music!

Burns and Nature

Join The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall for an exploration of Robert Burns' relationship to nature through poetry, spoken word and film.

Derek Fabel: Nuclear Fallout Exposes Fake ‘Antique’ Whisky

The Scotch whisky industry faces a growing problem: fake vintage whiskies. Some bottles sold as rare single malts from the 1800s or early 1900s are actually much younger.

Emergence Festival

Emergence Festival returns with a dazzling programme of performance from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Classical and Contemporary Text students!

EXPLORE!

Excitement levels are peaking at Mugdock Country Park's Campsie Gallery as it hosts a new exhibition dedicated to adventure, inspiration and living life to the full.

Federation of the Disco Pimp and Support

Join Federation of the Disco Pimp as they return to Celtic Connections for this special album launch show, performing the new music from Gratuitous alongside favourites from their entire catalog!

Gruff Rhys and Support

Leave the cold outside and join Celtic Connections in The Mackintosh Church for a night that promises to be both intimate and transcendent, with a musician who genuinely sounds like no one else.

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

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!

Tarran with Ellie Beaton

This highly anticipated collaboration from Tarran with Ellie Beaton brings together two of Scotland's most dynamic young traditional music acts!

The Maclean Brothers & Special Guests

The multi-talented trio from Edinburgh, who now live in Assynt, will welcome a host of Scottish trad talent who soundtracked their epic voyage for this special Celtic Connections show!

The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz

Starring Still Game's Sanjeev Kholi, River City's Gayle Telfer Stevens and fierce and fabulous Drag queen Cherry West, The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz is a post Christmas night out you don't want to miss!

All Mouth: Queer Comedy

Join some of Scotland's finest LGBTQ+ comics for All Mouth, a gloriously queer stand-up show, at The Rum Shack!

É.T.É with Kevin Henderson and Fell Line

Don't miss a joyful and masterfully performed celebration of Francophone culture from award-winning group É.T.É at The Mackintosh Church as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Baiuca and Malin Lewis

Baiuca brings Galician rhythms with the soulful, contemporary sounds of avant-garde electronica, to Glasgow's Saint Luke's as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Burns Night at Riddle Rooms - Burns Themed Escape Game

Celebrate Burns Night by playing a Burns themed escape room in the heart of Glasgow, expect to solve a twisted mystery while learning a few things you never knew about Scotland's favourite poet!

Deiseil: Dancing in Time

Deiseil: Dancing in Time is a powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost… and how its revival became woven into a lifelong friendship.

Harbour and Horizon Exhibition

Harbour and Horizon brings together artworks, historical photographs and artefacts from the last two centuries to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton.

Harp Heaven: Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy

This rare hometown performance at Celtic Connections is a chance to see Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy in action as recent tours have seen them venture across the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Joe H Henry

Known for his thoughtful and captivating songwriting with a blend of R&B, soul and alt-country, don't miss Joe H Henry live at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

John R. Miller with Kelsey Waldon

John R. Miller and Kelsey Waldon will craft raw, soulful Americana journeys when they perform at Cottiers Theatre as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Katherine Priddy and Dowally (feat. Philippe Boudot)

Enjoy a stunning showcase of one of the UK's most celebrated singer-songwriters Katherine Priddy at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Michael McGovern and Grayling

Experience an evening of deeply poetic songwriting and evolving folk music with Glasgow's own Michael McGovern, celebrating a rich new chapter in his sound!

Mini Museum Explorers at Riverside Museum

Join Riverside Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!

Mon Rovîa

Afro Appalachian folk artist Mon Rovîa will play a headline show at SWG3 Glasgow on Thursday 22nd January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Our Mother Tongue

Our Mother Tongue showcases an exciting line-up of artists who are proudly honouring their linguistic heritage while boldly pushing creative boundaries!

Red Sky July

Red Sky July have announced they'll bring their upcoming tour to The Garage Glasgow on Thursday 22nd January as part of Celtic Connections!

Roll Wi’ It TTRPG Night

Dive into epic biweekly TTRPG adventures at R-CADE with Roll Wi' It, featuring all-inclusive gear and a fun BYOB atmosphere for experienced players!

Sharon Shannon and Ali Levack Big Band

Legendary Irish musician Sharon Shannon, known for her dynamic stage presence and virtuosic talent, comes to Celtic Connections 2026 for a show at the Old Fruitmarket on Thursday 22nd January!

Sian and Bon Débarras

Celebrating the release of their second album araon, Scottish Gaelic folk band Sian will perform at Barony Hall with an extended line-up of musicians featured on the record!

SWAN Places

SWAN Places are not structured support groups, but rather an opportunity to benefit from community and connection in an all-autistic space.

The East Pointers and support

Trailblazing Canadian folk-pop trio The East Pointers return to Glasgow for a headline show at Oran Mor on Thursday 22nd January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Vibes Glasgow Student Thursday Takeover

Local DJs from Glasgow come together for one unmissable nighttime event on Thursday 22nd January at Vibe!

Burns Celebration

The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow's annual Burn's Celebration, being held on Friday 23rd January, is one of their favourite and most popular fundraising events!

Burns Supper, Kimpton Style - CANCELLED

Head to Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa on Friday 23rd of January for a delectably Kimpton Burns Supper with The Dalmore and Siobhan Mackenzie!

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran at Merchants House of Glasgow!

Capercaillie and La Déferlance

Celtic music trailblazers Capercaillie bring their unique blend of Gaelic roots and contemporary sounds to Celtic Connections for a special anniversary performance!

Charity Burns Supper

Join Common Wheel at Hyndland Bowling Club on Friday 23rd January for their Charity Burns Supper, it's a friendly, informal and relaxed night and everyone is welcome!

Drunk Choir Practice... Purple Rain

Gather in the Church of Blackfriars Basement for a night of song and worship led by The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III who is joined by his very special guest Tom Stade!

Dylan LeBlanc and Adam Thom

Singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc wanders in from the cold for his first appearance at Celtic Connections at Cottiers Theatre on Friday 23rd January!

Horse with Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter Horse returns to Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom for a once-in-a-lifetime performance with the world-renowned Scottish Chamber Orchestra!

In Tronversation with Jonathan Watson

Join the Tron Theatre for their next 'In Tronversation' event on Friday 23rd January with Glasgow boy and star of stage and screen... Jonathan Watson!

Isla Ratcliff: The Scottish Four Seasons with Jean-Michel Veillon & Nicolas Quémener

Isla Ratcliff is a unique and compelling voice in the folk world, don't miss her live at The Barony Hall on Friday 23rd January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

It’s Time for Glasgow’s 4-Day Week

Join expert speakers at the Glasgow City Chambers on Friday 23rd January for an in-person event, where you can learn all about the benefits and challenges of implementing a 4-day work week!

Jacob Jolliff with Rain Of Animals and Swinging on Birches

This special Celtic Connections collaboration unites virtuosic American mandolinist Jacob Jolliff with the eclectic folk duo Rain of Animals, the perfect antidote to the January blues!

Justin Hawkins Rides Again... Again

Don't miss Justin Hawkins, frontman of revered rock band The Darkness, as he takes to the stage at Clyde Rooms to Ride Again... Again!

Kirsteen Harvey & Hector Shaw & Grace Morton

Experience an intimate evening featuring three of Scotland's finest rising singer-songwriters for a special collaborative show that blends rich folk traditions with contemporary indie sensibilities.

Mec Lir with Astro Bloc

Following their euphoric Barrowlands debut in 2025, Mec Lir return to Celtic Connections to raise the roof once more - as only they can!

Psychic Night at Number 10 Hotel

Due to popular demand the Psychic Night at Number 10 Hotel returns on Friday 23rd January with floor show provided by Louise Finlay!

Renfrewshire Business Network - January Meeting

Increase your business contacts and grow your network at the next Renfrewshire Business Network meeting which is being held at Six By Nico on Friday 23rd January!

Siobhan Miller Band and Saltfishforty

Siobhan Miller returns to Celtic Connections for her biggest headline show to date, a one-night celebration in the iconic Old Fruitmarket marking the release of her first live album!

The Ayoub Sisters with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Arabic Symphony

In this very special performance with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, The Ayoub Sisters celebrate their ten-year anniversary with a whirlwind evening of folklore and adventure.

The Big G Comedy Night

Six of Glasgow's finest comedians will come together to give two hours of solid gold comedy in The Big G Comedy Night at the Griffin Bar on Friday 23rd January!

The Johnny Quinn Macs with Assynt

Experience the Scottish debut of The Johnny Quinn Macs, a spectacular trio forged from the very heart of the contemporary Irish traditional music scene!

The Rebel

The alter ego of Country Teasers' Ben Wallers, The Rebel, will headline Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy on Friday 23rd January!

The Seeger Sessions Revival

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

Then, There, Here, Now by Isobel MacRae

In There, Then. Here, Now, Isobel MacRae's first solo exhibition, she explores colour, form and surface through a mixed media approach.

Varna Ballet - Swan Lake

Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2026 brought to life by magical special effects, don't miss their production of Swan Lake at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo in January!

Amythyst Kiah and Support

Amythyst Kiah makes a welcome return to Celtic Connections after announcing herself as part of Transatlantic Sessions in 2023.

Òran Ùr - Celebrating 25 years of new Gaelic songs

Don't miss an evening celebrating contemporary Gaelic songwriting with stars of Gaelic singing and contemporary songwriting at the Citizens Theatre as part of Celtic Connections 2026.

Boteco Do Brasil Birthday Party

Boteco Do Brasil is turning 16 and they are celebrating in true Brazilian style on Saturday 24th January!

Burns Day & Night

Join Stravaigin for an unforgettable day and evening of laughter, music, and mischief as we celebrate the legendary works of Rabbie Burns!

Burns Night at the Panopticon

Join the Britannia Panopticon on Saturday 24th January for an evening of comedy, music and whisky as they celebrate Scotland's favourite poet - Robert Burns!

Burns Night on the Tall Ship Glenlee

Step aboard the historic and award-winning Tall Ship Glenlee for a night of the best in Scottish hospitality and entertainment in celebration of Robert Burns!

Burns Supper & Ceilidh

Come together for an unforgettable Burns Night Supper celebrating the life, works, and legacy of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns – with a modern twist!

Burns’ Night Meal & Ceilidh

Enjoy a three-course meal with haggis, neeps & tatties, before dancing the night away with Cottiers' favourites The Big Stupit' Ceilidh Band!

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at Glasgow Cathedral!

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Glasgow Cathedral!

Day Fever Glasgow

DAY FEVER RETURNS TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, that doesn't ruin your Sunday, is returning to BAaD in 2026!

De-Clutter Your Mind

Find ways to maintain a feeling of mental space and equanimity, even in the midst of a busy, demanding life on this course at Kadampa Meditation Centre.

Diploma In Therapeutic Massage Level 3

Is 2026 the Year You Finally Step Into a Career You Love? Be bold. Be brave. Take the leap... your future as a professional massage therapist starts here.

DLÙ with Scottish Fish

One of the most respected voices of their genre, Indie Trad band Dlù will headline Glasgow's Saint Luke's on Saturday 24th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Donald Grant & Fergus McCreadie

Donald Grant (fiddle) and Fergus McCreadie (piano) return to Celtic Connections, performing as a duo at the festival for the first time!

Firelight Trio and Lauren MacColl

A truly unique and unmissable night of instrumental genius is in store when Firelight Trio and Lauren MacColl play The Barony Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Laura Jane Wilkie & Ian Carr with Macalla and Woodlands Bäckafall

Join Laura Jane Wilkie & Ian Carr with Macalla and Woodlands Bäckafall for a cross-cultural music collaboration from Scotland, Sweden, Ireland and Iraq!

Le Vent du Nord and Support

The raucous Québec quintet Le Vent du Nord returns to Celtic Connections for a foot-stomping live performance at the Old Fruitmarket!

Miles Kane

Iconic indie artist Miles Kane will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 24th January in support of his new album, Sunlight In The Shadows!

Murder Maist Fowl - Burn’s Night Murder Mystery

Fancy a Burn's Night with a difference? Join the team at Arta for their murder mystery event... Murder Maist Fowl!

Oran Mor Burns Supper

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a wee dram, and join the Òran Mór Burns Supper... a celebration of Robert Burns that's as lively, warm, and full of character as the man himself!

Orchestra Baobab and Support

Grab your tickets and swap frosty streets for funky beats with this deep dive into the soul of Senegal!

Québécois Cèilidh Dance

Try out Québécois ceilidh dancing at this special event in the Old Fruitmarket as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

R-CADE Videogames Social

R-CADE's Videogames Social is a bumper 3 hour game session created for casual players looking to meet and play games with other retro videogame fans!

Rangers Burns Supper

Enjoy the spirit of Scotland and Rangers Football Club at the annual Rangers Burns Supper celebration, presented by Park's Motor Group on Saturday 24th January!

Razzmatazz Wedding Exhibition - Glasgow

Newly engaged and looking for the perfect venue or suppliers for your special day? Razzmatazz Occasions invites you to their Wedding Exhibition at Village Hotel Glasgow on Saturday 24th January!

REBEL YOGA presents YOGA & WINE

Join REBEL YOGA for a wholesome afternoon of mindfulness and self care, movement, breath-work and meditation, followed by an informal natural wine tasting at Nest Family Wellbeing Centre!

Sam Avery: Thunderstorm

Back with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm! Catch him at The Stand Glasgow on Saturday 24th January!

Shine Cancer Support Post Christmas Lunch

Shine Cancer Support support young adults in their 20s, 30s or 40s who have been affected with a cancer diagnosis, join them for their Post Christmas Lunch on Saturday 24th January.

Simply Rod Stewart

James Frew is Simply Rod Stewart... performing all the hits in immaculate fashion and in the inimitable style of the man himself!

The Big Burns Ball

Enjoy a magical night of fundraising at voco Grand Central Hotel when The Big Burns Ball returns, all in aid of The Matthew Smith Fund (a supporter group of The Brain Tumour Charity).

The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA

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!

The Climbing Academy - FREE Glasgow Open Days

This January, The Climbing Academy (TCA) is throwing open its doors for some FREE Open Days, if you've ever wanted to try climbing, this is your perfect chance to get involved!

The Conundrum: International Piping Night

The Conundrum brings together leading exponents of the world’s great piping traditions in a unique celebration of shared heritage and musical innovation.

The Friel Sisters and Cecilia

Enjoy a rich blend of music interspersed with songs, many from their family repertoire, when The Friel Sisters play The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

The Halal Food Festival Glasgow

Whether you're a food enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, The Halal Food Festival Glasgow offers something for everyone!

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration

Come celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince when New Purple Celebration returns to The Garage Glasgow on Saturday 24th January!

The Whistlebinkies

G20 Youth Project are proud to welcome The Whistlebinkies, one of Glasgow's longest-running traditional folk groups, for a live performance on Saturday 24th January!

Tom Campbell Trio with Rakish

Get ready for an electrifying night of contemporary folk music as the Tom Campbell Trio joins forces with duo Rakish!

TV Smith + Billy Liar

Don't miss TV Smith, founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, live at Audio Glasgow on Saturday 24th January!

Varna Ballet - The Nutcracker

Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2026 brought to life by magical special effects, don't miss their production of The Nutcracker at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo in January!

Värttinä and Support

Värttinä have made a magnificent comeback with their new chart-topping album, Kyly. Don't miss them live in Glasgow at Oran Mor on Saturday 24th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

West of Scotland Football League - Pollok vs Rutherglen Glencairn

With reduced senior football options in Glasgow this weekend, head along to the southside for a local derby, with both teams looking to boost their chances of promotion.

An Alternative Burns Night

This vibrant Alternative Burns Night at Mono Glasgow champions the local arts by showcasing contemporary talent, with all proceeds supporting award winning inclusive dance company, Indepen-dance!

Bespoke Footstool Upholstery Class

Join Roothless Design at Castlemilk Youth Complex for a relaxed and creative upholstery workshop where you'll make your very own footstool from start to finish.

Beyond Burns

The Ubiquitous Chip's world-renowned Burns Night is back with a blend of traditional and contemporary performances, complemented by extraordinary food and drink, all culminating in a ceilidh!

Burns Night

Celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns in the beautiful surroundings of House for an Art Lover on Sunday 25th January!

Burns Night Evening

Celebrate Scottish heritage with a night of entertainment, traditional Scottish food, and live music at Mharsanta's Burns Night Celebration on Sunday 25th January!

Burns Night Evening

Celebrate Scottish heritage with a night of entertainment, traditional Scottish food, and live music at Gael & Grain's Burns Night Celebration on Sunday 25th January!

Burns Sunday at Berlinkys

Expect big atmosphere, top-tier Scottish entertainment and a crowd that knows how to do Burns without the fuss at Berlinkys on Sunday 25th January!

Celtic Odyssée

This year's Celtic Odyssée continues its musical journey from south to north led by Scottish musician and composer Calum Stewart as artistic director.

Gang Thegither Wi Us This Burns Night

Where else could be more fitting a place to celebrate the national poet of Scotland than The Citizen in Glasgow City Centre!

Glasgow City FC v Rangers - ScottishPower Women’s Premier League

Watch table topping women's football action as Glasgow City Football Club host city rivals Rangers, in the ScottishPower Women's Premier League at Petershill Park on Sunday 25th January!

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

Kim Richey and Carla J. Easton

Join us in the beautiful, atmospheric setting of Cottiers Theatre for a performance by Kim Richey, one of Americana and Country music's most revered singer-songwriters.

Lids Open Day

Glasgow Piano Project are back at the Burrell Collection for another Lids Open Day, their 'Pop-Up' piano will be there all day in the central auditorium... just turn up and play!

Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne

Blending storytelling, animation and movement with music composed with David Gray and Mairi Campbell this five-star show brings Scotland's most famous song to life.

Natalie Haas & Friends: Scottish Cello Night

Renowned American cellist Natalie Haas brings her trademark blend of virtuosity and warmth to this special Celtic Connections showcase at The Barony Hall on Sunday 25th January!

Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Cuar

Irish musician and composer Neil Ó Lochlainn (flute/double bass) leads the innovative chamber ensemble Cuar when they play The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

New Voices: Roo Geddes

Hailing from Partick in the west of Glasgow, Roo Geddes was raised in a deeply musical family and plays on his great-great-grandfather's violin.

Orianthi

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!

Oscar and the Highland Castle

Mousetale Puppets return to The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre on Sunday 25th January with Oscar and the Highland Castle!

Pàdruig Morrison: Buin and Kirsty Ann McInnes

Pàdruig Morrison, an acclaimed accordionist and composer from Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides, presents his unique project, Buin.

Pick n Mix Comedy Showcase

Join your host, Fraser MacDonald, in welcoming some of Glasgow's best comedy performers in a curated showcase of laughs at The Record Factory on Sunday 25th January!

Rabbie Burns Supper & Quiz

Get ready for a fantastic Burns Night at the Tartan Coo, with a Burns themed menu and then onto a Burns themed quiz... it's the perfect way to celebrate our national bard!

Roaming Roots Revue: Icons Vol.2

Following last year's sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns to Celtic Connections for Icons Volume 2!

RSNO 2025/26: Come and Sing: Carmina Burana

Join RSNO Conductor Stephen Doughty, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and a special come-and-sing choir, as an audience member for an informal performance of this spine-tingling work!

Sam Shackleton

Sam Shackleton will be performing songs from his newly released album Scottish Cowboy Ballads & Early American Folk Songs.

Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco

Soul On Sunday's mix of Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, RnB, and house classics spanning four decades will make you dance from start to finish!

St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Celtic Connections 2026 welcomes the return of soulful Southern rock group St. Paul & The Broken Bones to The Old Fruitmarket on Sunday 25th January!

Stephen K Amos - Now We’re Talking!

Stephen K Amos will get down to the nitty gritty, what makes him tick & what gives him the ick... no filters, no limits when he brings his new show to The Stand Glasgow on Sunday 25th January!

Tam O’Shanter Lino Workshop

Celebrate Burns Night with this new lino workshop at Provan Hall, illustrating a scene from Robert Burn's epic poem Tam O'Shanter!

Tens@Tennents Comedy Show

Hosted by Amanda Hursy, Tens@Tennents delivers a high-energy parade of surprise comedy acts every ten minutes to crush your Sunday scaries with non-stop laughs at the Tennents Bar!

Westward the Light and Support

As a live act, Westward the Light have entertained and enthralled audiences in venues large and small, don't miss them at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Glasgow Songwriter Round

Don't miss the next Glasgow Songwriter Round at King Tut's on Monday 26th January featuring Mallory Chipman, Maddisun, Steven Bamidele, and Ursula Grant.

Luka Bloom and Support

Luka Bloom, born Kevin Barry Moore, is a trailblazing Irish singer-songwriter known for blending folk tradition with bold reinvention.

saturdays at your place

Michigan emo band, saturdays at your place, return to Glasgow after supporting Free Throw on their sold out 2024 show, to headline The Garage Attic on Monday 26th January!

The 502s

Known for their viral music videos on TikTok and raucous live shows, Floridian feel-good folk band The 502s have announced a headline show at SWG3 Glasgow on Monday 26th January!

The James Hunter Six

James Hunter is a must-see artist who effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well, leaving audiences captivated and craving more!

An Evening With The Fast Show

Fans of the iconic TV programme The Fast Show are in for a real treat as the original cast members bring their comedic genius to the SEC Glasgow on Tuesday 27th January!

Ashley Campbell and Shorthouse

American musician, singer, and songwriter Ashley Campbell has assembled an all-star band to take her third studio album, Goodnight Nashville, out for a winter walk at Celtic Connections 2026!

Blazin' Fiddles and Hannah Rarity

Celebrating the release of their eleventh studio album in January 2026, the Blazers return to Celtic Connections to make their debut in the stunning Citizens Theatre!

Celtic Fandango and support

Celtic Fandango is an extraordinary collaboration between many of the best musicians from Scotland and Mexico, resulting in a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation.

Dani Larkin and Support

Belfast-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dani Larkin launches her highly anticipated sophomore record, Next Of Kin at Celtic Connections 2026!

Fiona Soe Paing: Sand,Silt, Flint with Quinie

Aberdeenshire singer and producer Fiona Soe Paing's album Sand, Silt, Flint is brought to life in a hypnotic audiovisual show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Celtic Connections 2026!

Full Moon Yoga + Snack Gathering

January and February in Glasgow can feel especially cold and heavy — both physically and emotionally. This yoga session is designed to help you release, reset, and soften.

Jinjer

Ukrainian heavy metallers Jinjer head to SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Tuesday 27th January as part of their upcoming tour!

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

Nimbus Sextet and Support

2026 sees the Nimbus Sextet's first appearance at Celtic Connections, performing tracks from their brilliant new album, FATE!

Pierce Brothers

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!

The Radiohead Project

The Radiohead Project is a stunning live tribute show that celebrates one of the greatest bands of all time... don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday 27th January!

Toryglen Youth Theatre

Toryglen Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their new term at Toryglen Community Hall on Tuesdays from 27th January!

Viewing Party: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World is landing at The Maverick! On the big projector, watch 10 Drag Race glamazons battle for the coveted title of Queen of the Mothertucking World!

Wintering Well Brew & Blether

You're not alone this winter. Join Glasgow Libraries for their free Brew & Blether gatherings for warmth, conversation, and small moments of brightness to winter well.

Alice Faye & Special Guests

Glasgow's own Alice Faye brings her spellbinding blend of drama, melody, and storytelling to the newly reopened Citizens Theatre with a special preview of her forthcoming album, Vaude Villian.

Anderston Youth Theatre

Anderston Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their new term at The Pyramid on Wednesdays from 28th January!

Bann and Carr/Mackintosh/Plumb

15 years in the plotting, Carr/Mackintosh/Plumb, known for their gleeful boundary pushing and exploration with traditional musics are finally working on new music together!

Beginners Stained Glass Course

In a 7 week course you will learn the basics of stained glass and produce your own panel from start to finish. You will learn how to work from your own design, cut glass, lead and cement your panel.

Best Of Frankie Valli - Starring Peter Andre

Starring Peter Andre - The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time!

Bookbinding Workshop: Saddle Stitch Binding

Make your own notebooks! During this 90-minutes workshop you will create your two A4 notebooks using 3-holes and 5-holes saddle stitch binding and colourful paper stocks!

Daughters of Donbas: Songs of Stolen Children

Art meets journalism in this unique concert from Ukrainian-Canadian musicians, Daughters of Donbas!

Len Pennie & Paul Leonard-Morgan: Delusions

Delusions is a striking collaboration between poet Len Pennie and composer Paul Leonard-Morgan - two of the most creative voices in contemporary Scottish arts.

musicALL X Indepen-dance: A Celebration of Inclusive Music and Dance

Having last performed at the festival in 2024, The Fridays, the flagship band from musicALL, return to Celtic Connections with a new show!

Rain City Drive & Honey Revenge

US rock groups Rain City Drive & Honey Revenge team up for a show in Glasgow on Wednesday 28th January at The Classic Grand!

RURA with Ímar and Staran

Enjoy a triple-bill celebration of contemporary Celtic music's past, present, and future from RURA with Ímar and Staran at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Sushi Making Class

Learn the art of sushi making... from preparing perfect sushi rice to creating innovative rolls with homemade pulled pork, harissa and smoked garlic chicken, and an array of fresh veggies!

The Lotus Club: Documentary Series

The Lotus Club regularly screens documentaries, curated by two Glasgow-based Japanese journalists, at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall.

The Traveling Janes and Celtic Django Project

The 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!

Westbourne Music: RCS MPerf

By popular demand the vocalists from the MMus Performance course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland return to Glasgow Art Club as part of Westbourne Music on Wednesday 28th January!

White Lies

Arguably one of the biggest guitar bands in the UK, White Lies have announced a UK tour which will see them headline SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 28th January!

Animalcules

Glasgow's experimental emo outfit, Animalcules headline Audio Glasgow on Thursday 29th January!

Ben Walker

Ben Walker will play his biggest headline show to date The Garage Glasgow on Thursday 29th January!

Defying Gravity - West End Women

Defying Gravity - West End Women, coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in January, is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage!

Foghorn Stringband and Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves

Step in from the cold and feel the warmth of real-deal, hard-hitting, old-time American string band music from Foghorn Stringband!

Gideon

Atlanta metalcore group Gideon return to Glasgow to headline Slay on Thursday 29th January with support from Grove Street, Xile and Still In Love!

Jason Derulo

Global superstar Jason Derulo has announced his return to the UK and Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 29th January as part of his The Last Dance tour!

Junior Brother

Don't miss alternative Folk mainstay Junior Brother live at Cottiers on Thursday 29th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Lillian Gordis: French Connection

Harpsichordist Lillian Gordis directs a programme of French/German music from the 18th century at Adelaide's Glasgow on Thursday 29th January!

Louise Welsh in conversation with Chris Brookmyre: The Cut Up

Louise Welsh joins the team at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street to launch her stylish, atmospheric detective story featuring the gay auctioneer Rilke, The Cut Up, in conversation with Chris Brookmyre.

Maggie MacInnes: The Kalokerinos Tapes

Internationally acclaimed singer, musician, and composer Maggie MacInnes performs original arrangements of songs from a previously unreleased private archive recorded by her mother, Flora MacNeil.

Mama Terra and Ariane Mamon

Pianist Marco Cafolla and saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski swing into Saint Luke's for their maiden Celtic Connections appearance!

Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango