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Music Events in Glasgow in January 2026

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Events in Glasgow

One Night In Tennessee

Selected dates between 9th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

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!

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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 6th March 2026

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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Adult Music Workshops

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 1st March 2026

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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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 1st March 2026

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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Music at The Burrell with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Selected dates between 13th September 2025 - 7th March 2026

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

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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Selected dates between 27th September 2025 - 23rd January 2026

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!

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Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More

Selected dates between 27th September 2025 - 23rd January 2026

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!

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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Selected dates between 11th October 2025 - 9th January 2026

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: Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel

Selected dates between 30th October 2025 - 24th January 2026

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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A Night Of Lionel Richie & Motown Classics

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 27th March 2026

Enjoy a night of Lionel Richie hits and Motown classics courtesy of Ralph Petersen at The Ferry!

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Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 2nd January 2026

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at The Trades Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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Winter Warmer Workshops

Selected dates between 4th November 2025 - 20th January 2026

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

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Selected dates between 13th November 2025 - 14th March 2026

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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Simply Rod Stewart

Selected dates between 14th November 2025 - 24th April 2026

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

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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Glasgow City Centre

Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!

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Guilty Pleasures - NYD with Jon Mancini & Michael Kilkie

1st January 2026

Kick off the New Year as you mean to go on with resident mischief-makers Jon Mancini and Michael Kilkie taking the helm once again in Radisson Red Glasgow's RED Sky Bar on January 1st!

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Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems

2nd January 2026

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of 80s Rock Anthems at the Trades Hall.

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RSNO 2025/26: The Messiah

2nd January 2026

Hallelujah! Celebrate the New Year with the RSNO's annual performance of Handel's Messiah at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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Bad Manners

3rd January 2026

Ska Legends Bad Manners return to Slay Glasgow on Saturday 3rd January as part of their 50th Anniversary tour!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle - New Year Party

4th January 2026

Join Artie and his Singing Kettles at Cottiers on Sunday 4th January for a joyful musical celebration that kids and parents alike will love!

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Julian Ovenden - The Cathedral Tour

7th January 2026

Step into the sublime as musical theatre legend Julian Ovenden presents a breathtaking evening of songs at Glasgow's Cottiers on Wednesday 7th January!

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Antarctic Monkeys

9th January 2026

Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 9th January!

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The Girl Power Experience

9th January 2026

The ultimate singalong concert celebrating the music of iconic female artists from The Spice Girls to Beyoncé and Madonna is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 9th January!

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Elder Emo Great Gatsby

10th January 2026

Elder Emo Gatsby Night at The Garage is an overs club night with emo/pop-punk DJs, themed cocktails, competitions & chaos... dress to depress or impress!

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Indiepalooza

10th January 2026

Indie-rock tribute festival, Indiepalooza, featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Stone Roses and Kasabian comes to The Barrowlands on Saturday 10th January!

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Sing-a-Long-a Matilda

10th January 2026

Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Frozen!

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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

10th January 2026

Singalonga Productions, producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Grease brings you their newest show, the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!

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BBC SSO 2025/26: The Music and Meditation Podcast: Live

11th January 2026

Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in an evening of live classical music, gentle breathwork and meditation!

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The Magic of the Beatles

11th January 2026

The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, catch them at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 11th January!

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Midnight Til Morning

12th January 2026

Midnight Til Morning are fast becoming one of 2025's breakout pop acts after forming on the hit Netflix series 'Building the Band', don't miss them live at SWG3 Glasgow on Monday 12th January!

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Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

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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Opening Night: World Connections

15th January 2026

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

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The 80s Show

15th January 2026

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!

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The Wonder Years

15th January 2026

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

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Special Guests: Beyond The Tradition

16th January 2026

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

Selected dates between 16th January 2026

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 Late Night Sessions

Selected dates between 16th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

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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Emmylou Harris with Special Guest Jim Lauderdale

16th January 2026

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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Grant-Lee Phillips and Support

16th January 2026

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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Jim Lauderdale and Hannah White

16th January 2026

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

16th January 2026

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

16th January 2026

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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Merchant City Trad Trail

Selected dates between 16th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

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

16th January 2026

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

16th January 2026

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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Rokia Koné and Boubacar Samaké

16th January 2026

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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RuMac

16th January 2026

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

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Haydn & Schubert with Lorenza Borrani

16th January 2026

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

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Afel Bocoum

17th January 2026

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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Cauld Blast Orchestra and Support

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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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Chris Brain & Special Guests

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026 - 1st February 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

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Megalichen and CLR Theory

17th January 2026

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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Michael McGoldrick Band with Sona Jobarteh

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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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Rose Cousins and Support

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

17th January 2026

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

18th January 2026

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!

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

18th January 2026

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.

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Laura Jurd with Chris Amer Sextet

18th January 2026

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

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New Voices: Luc McNally

18th January 2026

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

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Superheaven

18th January 2026

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

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TRIP and Jenn Butterworth

18th January 2026

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!

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True & Bold: A Night for Dick Gaughan

18th January 2026

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

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An Treas Suaile: Julie Fowlis & Duncan Chisholm

19th January 2026 - 20th January 2026

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

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All Time Low

20th January 2026

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!

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Ballads and Songs: Sam Carter sings Nic Jones

20th January 2026

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.

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

20th January 2026

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.

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Buena Vista All Stars and Support

20th January 2026

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!

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Gary Innes & Ewen Henderson and Special Guests

20th January 2026

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

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Kaia Kater and Friends

20th January 2026

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

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Nashville Live

20th January 2026

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!

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Amaranthe & Epica

21st January 2026

Amaranthe and Epica will unite on their European 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' which comes to The Barrowlands on Wednesday 21st January!

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Biffy Clyro

21st January 2026

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!

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Brìghde Chaimbeul & Shahzad Ismaily and Support

21st January 2026

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

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Federation of the Disco Pimp and Support

21st January 2026

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!

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Gruff Rhys and Support

21st January 2026

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.

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

21st January 2026

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!

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Tarran with Ellie Beaton

21st January 2026

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

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É.T.É with Kevin Henderson and Fell Line

22nd January 2026

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!

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Baiuca and Malin Lewis

22nd January 2026

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!

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Deiseil: Dancing in Time

22nd January 2026 - 23rd January 2026

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.

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Joe H Henry

22nd January 2026

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!

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John R. Miller with Kelsey Waldon

22nd January 2026

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

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Katherine Priddy and Dowally (feat. Philippe Boudot)

22nd January 2026

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!

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Michael McGovern and Grayling

22nd January 2026

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!

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Mon Rovîa

22nd January 2026

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

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Our Mother Tongue

22nd January 2026

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

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Red Sky July

22nd January 2026

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

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Sharon Shannon and Ali Levack Big Band

22nd January 2026

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!

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Sian and Bon Débarras

22nd January 2026

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!

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The East Pointers and support

22nd January 2026

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!

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Capercaillie and La Déferlance

23rd January 2026

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

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Dylan LeBlanc and Adam Thom

23rd January 2026

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

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Horse with Scottish Chamber Orchestra

23rd January 2026

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!

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

23rd January 2026

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!

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Jacob Jolliff with Rain Of Animals and Swinging on Birches

23rd January 2026

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!

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Justin Hawkins Rides Again... Again

23rd January 2026

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!

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Kirsteen Harvey & Hector Shaw & Grace Morton

23rd January 2026

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.

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Mec Lir with Astro Bloc

23rd January 2026

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

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The Ayoub Sisters with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Arabic Symphony

23rd January 2026

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.

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The Seeger Sessions Revival

23rd January 2026

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

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Varna Ballet - Swan Lake

23rd January 2026 - 24th January 2026

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!

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The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA

24th January 2026

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!

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The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration

24th January 2026

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

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Varna Ballet - The Nutcracker

24th January 2026

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!

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Orianthi

25th January 2026

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!

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RSNO 2025/26: Come and Sing: Carmina Burana

25th January 2026

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!

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Sam Shackleton

25th January 2026

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

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St. Paul and the Broken Bones

25th January 2026

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

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saturdays at your place

26th January 2026

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!

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The 502s

26th January 2026

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!

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The James Hunter Six

26th January 2026

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

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Jinjer

27th January 2026

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

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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

27th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

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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Pierce Brothers

27th January 2026

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!

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The Radiohead Project

27th January 2026

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!

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Best Of Frankie Valli - Starring Peter Andre

28th January 2026

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!

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Rain City Drive & Honey Revenge

28th January 2026

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

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White Lies

28th January 2026

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!

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Ben Walker

29th January 2026

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

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Defying Gravity - West End Women

29th January 2026

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!

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Gideon

29th January 2026

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

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Jason Derulo

29th January 2026

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!

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Junior Brother

29th January 2026

Don't miss alternative Folk mainstay Junior Brother live at Cottiers on Thursday 29th January!

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Lillian Gordis: French Connection

29th January 2026

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

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Mutagenic Host

29th January 2026

UK death metal outfit, Mutagenic Host have announced they'll headline Glasgow for the first time, with a show at The Garage on Thursday 29th January!

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Oslo Twins

29th January 2026

Oslo Twins, known for their dreamy, ethereal sound, return to Scotland to play Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy on Thursday 29th January!

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Tessa Rose Jackson

29th January 2026

Expect a journey that is at once intimate and fantastical, showcasing a unique artist who toes the fine line between dreams and reality!

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The Unthanks at 20 with Royal Northern Sinfonia

29th January 2026

Join Celtic Connections for a spectacular evening as The Unthanks celebrate a monumental 20 years as a band, in collaboration with the world-class Royal Northern Sinfonia!

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Inyal and MAL

30th January 2026

INYAL will perform Fathoms in its entirety at Celtic Connections, accompanied by some of Scotland's most renowned traditional musicians!

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Nashville Nights UK

30th January 2026

The ultimate country music experience is coming to The Garage Glasgow on Friday 30th January, bringing you the biggest hits from the best & brightest country artists!

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Resolve

30th January 2026

French metalcore group Resolve return to Glasgow to headline Cathouse Rock Club on Friday 30th January with support from from Windwaker, Tropic Gold and ASHEN!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart’s Last Three Symphonies

30th January 2026

Discover – or rediscover – the compelling power of Mozart's last three symphonies as Maxim brings his vibrant visions to Scotland.

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Tom McGuire & The Brassholes

30th January 2026

Catch Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, a colourful, hilarious bunch of wonderfully talented, animated young men, when they return to The Barrowlands on Friday 30th January!

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A.A. Williams

31st January 2026

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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Ernest

31st January 2026

Prepare for an evening of electrifying entertainment as ERNEST, legends of the Scottish music industry, take the stage at The Ferry on Saturday 31st January!

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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

31st January 2026

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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Seckou Keita & The Homeland Band

31st January 2026

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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The Dream Syndicate

31st January 2026

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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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:

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - La Traviata

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - La Traviata

14th January 2026

Heart-rending arias meet harsh realities in this captivating story. Don't miss a screening of the Royal Ballet and Opera's La Traviata at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 14th January!

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The Legends of American Country Show

The Legends of American Country Show

7th January 2026

Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Eastwood Park Theatre for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Through The Decades Tribute Night

Through The Decades Tribute Night

31st January 2026

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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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:

Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

24th January 2026

Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical! Don't miss Sing-a-Long-a Encanto at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!

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Southside of the Tracks

Southside of the Tracks

10th January 2026

John McCusker, Scotland’s foremost fiddle player, gathers a who’s who of singer songwriters and traditional musicians for one night only on The Queen’s Hall stage.

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The Jersey Notes

The Jersey Notes

31st January 2026

No matter what your age, you will recognize the songs and won't be able to stop yourself from tapping your feet and getting down on to the dance floor when The Jersey Notes play Room At The Top!

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Music Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Kirkcaldy Music Society: Chamber Concert Series

Kirkcaldy Music Society: Chamber Concert Series

Selected dates between 22nd October 2025 - 15th April 2026

Come and join Kirkcaldy Music Society for a series of classical chamber music concerts in Kirkcaldy Old Kirk!

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Celebrating Celine

Celebrating Celine

29th January 2026

Prepare to be dazzled as we pay tribute to the voice, the legacy, and the magic of Celine Dion at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 29th January!

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80’s Live

80’s Live

24th January 2026

Get ready as we bring you the biggest party show to tour the UK - 80s Live! The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember!

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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 Legends Of American Country Show

17th January 2026

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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Taylor Fever

Taylor Fever

17th January 2026

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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Showaddywaddy

Showaddywaddy

31st January 2026

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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Music Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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January Ice Breaker Party with Aston Merrygold

January Ice Breaker Party with Aston Merrygold

31st January 2026

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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RSNO Viennese Gala

RSNO Viennese Gala

17th January 2026

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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The Legends of American Country Show

The Legends of American Country Show

4th January 2026

The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 4th January for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Music Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Nearly Elton

Nearly Elton

22nd January 2026

Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time! Catch it at The Albert Halls Stirling on Thursday 22nd January!

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Christmas Disco Party Nights

Christmas Disco Party Nights

Selected dates between 28th November 2025 - 17th January 2026

Let the festivities commence with a fun-filled Christmas disco night at Inchyra in Falkirk!

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Karaoke

Karaoke

Selected dates between 31st October 2025 - 27th November 2026

Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!

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Events in Other Areas

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