Music 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.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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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!
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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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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!
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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!
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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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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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Darrell Scott and Hannah White
A recipient of ASCAP and NSAI’s ‘Songwriter of the Year’ awards, Darrell Scott brings his vast experience and deeply reflective voice to Celtic Connections!
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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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Friction Burns 15th Birthday: An Alternative Burns Supper
Friction Burns celebrate 15 years of Scotland's original, alternative burns supper with a night of songs, poems and clatter at Slay Glasgow!
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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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Glasgow Bach Cantata Project: Concert Number 22
Glasgow Bach Cantata Project is an exciting venture aimed at bringing the glory of J.S. Bach's 200 + cantatas to Glasgow, join them for Concert Number 22 on Saturday 31st January!
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India Alba are a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians whose combination of Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds have created a unique and interesting sound.
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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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Junior Conservatoire Beethoven Piano Prize
Junior Conservatoire pianists compete for the opportunity to represent the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the Beethoven Society of Europe Junior Intercollegiate Piano Competition 2026.
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Karen Marshalsay - Eadarainn a’ Chruit: Between Us the Harp
Eadarainn a' Chruit: Between Us the Harp is the show of the second album from Scottish harper Karen Marshalsay.
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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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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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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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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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Music Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Music 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 Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Definitely Dolly
Definitely Dolly is the best Dolly Parton tribute this side of Tennessee. Catch the show at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 31st January!
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Improv Workshop Intensives: Viewpoints, Music, Duoprov
Unlock tools for physical storytelling, musicality, and duo-based improv that deepen trust, emotion, and creative freedom in this immersive weekend intensive at Summerhall.
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
READ MOREMusic Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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 Music 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!
READ MOREMusic Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The Jack Pearce Quintet
The Jack Pearce Quintet are quickly building a reputation as a band to watch on the UK jazz scene, catch them live at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 31st January!
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Queen By Candlelight
Following a run of sell-out shows across the UK, join Concerts By Candlelight for an incredible night of Queen anthems at Coats Paisley on Saturday 31st January!
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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!
READ MOREMusic Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Drifters Tribute - Soul & Motown
Motown Brothers Soul & Motown Show brings you all the classic hits you will want to sing along with. Catch it at The Albert Halls on 31st January!
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The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop
The Record Hide bring their monthly Pop-Up Record Shop to the beautiful Bridge of Allan on the last Saturday of the month throughout 2026.
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