Events in Glasgow on 31 January 2026
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Events in Glasgow
80’s Brunch
Dust off your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and grab your neon shades - it's time to go totally retro at Arta's Back to the Brunch: An 80's Themed Throwback!
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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.A. Williams
Classically trained post-rocker A.A. Williams is heading out on tour, don't miss her live at Glasgow's G2 on Saturday 31st January!
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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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Battle of the Folk Bands
Four finalist line-ups, selected from an open submission process, perform for a panel of expert judges when Battle of the Folk Bands returns to Celtic Connections for another deciding bout!
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Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez Trio and Dallahan
This extraordinary collaboration is a journey into Global Acoustic Fusion, blending virtuosic jazz improvisation with World-Folk rhythms.
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Boogie Brunch
Stevie Lennon and the brunch crew once again take over the OUI Bar at everyone's favourite party hotel, the Radisson RED, for another afternoon of spectacular tunes and live entertainment!
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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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Ciaran Ryan with Pumpegris
Multi-instrumentalist Ciaran Ryan marks a new chapter in his career with the launch of his third solo album Kick Up the Dust, showcasing his most personal and introspective work to date.
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Country Club - Country Music Festival
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls! The UKs country music day party is riding back into Glasgow for the ultimate hoedown at SWG3 Glasgow on Saturday 31st January!
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Cowboy Stripshow
Saddle up for the cheekiest cabaret in town as Maggie's Rock 'N' Rodeo presents the Cowboy Stripshow!
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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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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!
READ MOREDàimh Big Band and Jiggy
Get ready for an explosive evening of 'straight in the eye Highland music' as the multi-award-winning Gaelic supergroup DÀIMH take the stage in a very special Big Band formation!
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Dominie Hooper
Experience this exhilarating new voice as she pushes the boundaries of contemporary folk, delivering the warm connection Celtic Connections is all about.
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Friends Again and Support
Get ready for an unforgettable, celebratory night as the legendary Friends Again take to the spectacular stage of the Old Fruitmarket for Celtic Connections 2026!
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Gallant Pioneers
Gallant Pioneers takes Rangers fans back to 1872 to follow the personal journeys of the boys who made Rangers Football Club and the obstacles they had to overcome.
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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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J.P. Cormier and Jaywalkers
Legendary Canadian bluegrass/folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J.P. Cormier sweeps into Celtic Connections in trademark fashion for this evening at Cottiers on Saturday 31st January!
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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!
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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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Letters to the Future
Join Celtic Connections for this special launch event and be among the first to experience this powerful, boundary-pushing concert.
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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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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!
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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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Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Kim Carnie
Two multi-award-winning singers, one unmissable evening of song... don't miss Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Kim Carnie live at City Halls as part of Celtic Connections 2026!
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Over The Moon and Support
Over The Moon is an award-winning roots/swing duo from the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, featuring the musical and married partnership of Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell.
READ MORERachel Walker & Marcas Mac an Tuairneir: Depositions
From the critically acclaimed songwriting partnership of Rachel Walker and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir comes Depositions — a stunning new suite of songs inspired by, the poetry of Anton Floyd!
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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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Ross Miller Band and Support
Expect infectious passion and distinctive flair from Ross Miller, a World Champion bagpiper in his own right, and his talent-stacked band at Celtic Connections 2026!
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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!
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Samson Sounds XL featuring Aziza Jaye & MC Bryte: Atlantic Vibrations
This January, Samson Sounds return to Glasgow with their unique blend of contemporary global sounds and high-energy performance!
READ MORESeckou Keita & The Homeland Band
Supported by the Homeland Band, Seckou Keita offers an exhilarating, passionate, and unforgettable journey into the heart of African rhythm and melody.
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Steele the Show: A Celebration of the Songs of Davy Steele
Step in from the cold and feel the love for Davy Steele, a singer whose light hasn't dimmed 25 years since his untimely passing.
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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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The Dream Syndicate
The Dream Syndicate will perform their visceral 1984 album Medicine Show in its entirety at The Art School on Saturday 31st January!
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Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern and Danny Bradley
This event brings together formidable talents for an evening of exquisite musicianship in The Mackintosh Church.
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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:
Through The Decades Tribute Night
Get ready to sing and dance the night away to smash hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and more at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's Through The Decades Tribute Night on Saturday 31st January!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
TBC Improv UK: Intro to Improv Course (101)
TBC Improv's 'Into to Improv Course' is your invitation to explore the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive, playful environment on this 8 week course — no experience needed.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: BSL Tour
Join our British Sign Language tour of the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition at The King's Gallery, Edinburgh.
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Angelfish
Playing for the first time as Angelfish in their hometown of Edinburgh, this one-off gig is not to be missed, with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid charities for Palestinian children.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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After The Last Waltz
Don't miss a night of Americana, folk, blues and classic rock and roll when After The Last Waltz returns to Carnegie Hall on Saturday 31st January!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Taylor Swift Effect
The Taylor Swift Effect, the UK's ultimate tribute to Taylor, is coming to Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 31st January!
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Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 31st January!
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Biggar Corn Exchange!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Bogancloch - Film Screening
Join Refractive for a screening of the award winning 16mm documentary Bogancloch by director Ben Rivers at The Wynd Centre on Saturday 31st January!
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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!
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January Ice Breaker Party with Aston Merrygold
If you didn't get the chance to enjoy a well-deserved party in December, then join Ingliston for their January Ice Breaker Party with Aston Merrygold!
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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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Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!
Don't miss Scotland's cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour comes to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 31st January!
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