Music Events in Glasgow on 17 January 2026
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Events in Glasgow
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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Landless and Natalie Wildgoose
Landless, the highly acclaimed Irish quartet bring their mesmerizing, unaccompanied traditional songs to the first Saturday of Celtic Connections 2026!
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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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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!
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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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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Music Events in East Renfrewshire
Music Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Jubilate Children’s Choir
Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
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Club 80s Live
Give the Rubik’s Cube a night off and get ready to be taken back to an era of music that people will never forget with the Club 80's Live show!
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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Music Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Legends Of American Country Show
The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Lanark Memorial Hall for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Music In Lanark
Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2025/26 concert series featuring a selection of concerts held between September and May!
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Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th January!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
RSNO Viennese Gala
Let the Royal Scottish National Orchestra whirl you away to a world of elegant waltzes, playful polkas, and good old-fashioned romance when they return to Beacon Arts Centre!
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Roxette UK
Capturing the essence of the Swedish pop rock legends, Roxette UK are the ultimate tribute show, don't miss them live at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th January!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Christmas Disco Party Nights
Let the festivities commence with a fun-filled Christmas disco night at Inchyra in Falkirk!
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