Celtic Connections
Celtic Connections will return for 2026 from Thursday 15th January to Sunday 1st February!
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Celtic Connections, the premiere winter festival and international celebration of Celtic music, will illuminate stages across Glasgow from Thursday 15th January to Sunday 1st February, eclipsing dark winter nights with a kaleidoscope of internationally-renowned music, exciting new performances, unique showcases and one-off collaborations.
Demonstrating just why Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music, the festival, delivered by Glasgow Life, will fill around 25 venues on both sides of the Clyde with around 300 events across 18 days, anticipating around 110,000 visitors and an estimated 1,200 musicians and artists.
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Upcoming Events at Celtic Connections
The Magic Numbers
Expect a dynamic, must-see performance from a band with years of experience and undeniable chemistry when The Magic Numbers headline SWG3 Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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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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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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Scottish Chamber Orchestra with Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre
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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The Seeger Sessions Revival
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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The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA
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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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at SWG3 Glasgow - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!
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St. Paul and the Broken Bones
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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Pierce Brothers
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 Unthanks at 20 with Royal Northern Sinfonia
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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Junior Brother
Don't miss alternative Folk mainstay Junior Brother live at Cottiers on Thursday 29th January!
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Tom McGuire & The Brassholes
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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Lucinda Williams
Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams will perform live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 1st February as part of Celtic Connections 2026!
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Glasgow Cathedral Festival
Glasgow Cathedral Festival brings music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow's medieval cathedral!
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Being Human Festival
The University of Glasgow channels the Glaswegian spirit of invention and reinvention in its Being Human festival programme.
READ MORE
Aye Write!
Aye Write is Glasgow's annual book festival, bringing writers and speakers from across Britain and beyond to the heart of Scotland's largest city!
READ MORE
Merchant City Festival
The Merchant City Festival is an annual extravaganza of street theatre, music, dance, circus, visual arts, comedy & literature in Glasgow's City Centre!
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Glasgow International
For 17 days Glasgow International showcases the best of local & international visual art in venues across the City!
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Glasgow Jazz Festival
The Glasgow Jazz Festival takes place annually in June and features a wide range of jazz artists from around the world!
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Glasgow Wildfest
Now in its fourth year, Glasgow Wildfest, is a whole month of events celebrating Glasgow’s greenspaces!
READ MORE
Glasgow Zine Fest
Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture, featuring events about art, community, and heritage!
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Southside Fringe Festival
Enjoy a fortnight of music, workshops and events south of the river Clyde when the Southside Fringe Festival returns in May 2022!
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Glasgow Science Festival
Glasgow Science Festival is back with a fresh batch of science-fuelled fun for adults and weans alike. Explore the world through talks, walks, art, film, experiments and even yoga!
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Glasgow International Comedy Festival
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival features spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!
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