Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections will return for 2026 from Thursday 15th January to Sunday 1st February!

About Celtic Connections

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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

Music

The Magic Numbers

11th December 2025

SWG3 Glasgow, Glasgow West End

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!

Music

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!

Music

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

21st January 2026

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow City Centre

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!

Music

The Seeger Sessions Revival

23rd January 2026

Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, Glasgow East End

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

Food and Drink

Scottish National Whisky Festival

24th January 2026

SWG3 Glasgow, Glasgow West End

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!

Music

The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA

24th January 2026

The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow East End

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!

Music

Pierce Brothers

27th January 2026

Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, Glasgow East End

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!

Music

Lucinda Williams

1st February 2026

The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre

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!

Festivals

Glasgow Zine Fest

Tramway Albert Drive, Glasgow South Side G41 2PE

Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture, featuring events about art, community, and heritage!

Festivals

Merchant City Festival

220 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 OQW

The Merchant City Festival is an annual extravaganza of street theatre, music, dance, circus, visual arts, comedy & literature in Glasgow's City Centre!

Festivals

Sonica

Sonica , Various Locations Glasgow

Sonica is an 11-day biennial festival in Glasgow, dedicated to world class visual sonic arts, presenting exceptional international artists alongside UK talent in diverse venues city-wide!

Festivals

Glasgow International Comedy Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival features spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!

Festivals

Glasgow Film Festival

Glasgow Film Theatre Rose Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 6RB

One of the friendliest film festivals on the planet with a wide-ranging programme that celebrates every corner of world cinema and provides a fantastic showcase for the best of Scottish film!

Festivals

Glasgow Cathedral Festival

Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ

Glasgow Cathedral Festival brings music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow's medieval cathedral!

Festivals

WestFest

, Glasgow West End

WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Sunday 1st and Sunday 29th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

Festivals