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Celtic Connections

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

Celtic Connections

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.

Upcoming Events at Celtic Connections

Dementia Friendly Concerts

Selected dates between 18th August 2025 - 19th September 2025

These free accessible performances at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, designed especially for audiences living with dementia, are open to all!

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The Magic Numbers

11th December 2025

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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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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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 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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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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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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Scottish National Whisky Festival

24th January 2026

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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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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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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Lucinda Williams

1st February 2026

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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Being Human Festival

Hosted by the University of Glasgow , Online Event Glasgow

The University of Glasgow channels the Glaswegian spirit of invention and reinvention in its Being Human festival programme.

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Glasgow St Patricks Festival

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The Glasgow St Patrick's Festival celebrates and promotes Irish Heritage and Culture across the city!

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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!

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Take Me Somewhere

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Take Me Somewhere is Glasgow's festival of contemporary international performance, building on the legacy of the Arches arts venue following its closure in 2015.

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Glasgow Science Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

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

Glasgow International , Various Locations Glasgow

For 17 days Glasgow International showcases the best of local & international visual art in venues across the City!

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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!

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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!

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The Village Storytelling Festival

The Village Storytelling Festival CCA Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre G2 3JD

The Village Storytelling Festival, Scotland's community and contemporary storytelling festival, is back for 2024!

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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!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival

Glasgow Jazz Festival , Various Locations Glasgow

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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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!

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The Quay
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City Sightseeing Glasgow
Media Shop
Glasgow City Council

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