Events in Glasgow on 16 January 2026
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Events in Glasgow
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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Creative Citizens
Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Merchant City Trad Trail
Glasgow Music City Tours are back with more entertaining walking tours designed especially for Celtic Connections 2026!
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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!
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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!
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Postnatal Pottery
Postnatal Pottery is a 10 week wellbeing-focused ceramic workshop series for parents and babies at Art Space G41 beginning on Friday 16th January!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Taste of the Calton
Taste of the Calton at BAaD is an intimate dining experience honouring the surrounding community. Enjoy good food, wine and anecdotes about who and what makes this area unique!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Mearns Castle Beginners Golf Lessons
Mearns Castle Golf Academy are running introductory programmes of six one hour group coaching lessons aimed at complete beginners.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
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Michael Fullerton
A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv
Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
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The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland - Kaleidoscope
Step into a world of musical colour and dazzling variety as the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland presents Kaleidoscope at Carnegie Hall on 16th January!
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From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity
Join us at Wardlaw Museum for this exhibition and uncover Scotland’s identity through the creativity of its artists!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Absolute Elvis with Johnny Lee Memphis
Scotland's very own multi-award winning Johnny Lee Memphis will be performing in the Absolute Elvis show when it returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 16th January!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Chair Yoga for Every Body
Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
ASN Football
Our ASN football sessions are open to individuals aged 16 and over. It offers regular training sessions and opportunities to participate in matches, all within a supportive and friendly environment.
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!
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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Aerial Yoga
Feeling inspired to try something new or expand your existing practice? Then join Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga at 3 Wellgreen Lane, Stirling for these Aerial Yoga classes on Mondays & Tuesdays!
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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