celtic friends

Become a Celtic Friend and help the Celtic Connections Education Programme inspire the great folk musicians of tomorrow!


The concert had a tremendous impact on the pupils. For many it was their first experience of a major concert/venue, and they loved every minute of it…This is what our children need. Thank you from us all.

St Bride’s Primary, Onich, by Fort William

The Celtic Connections Education Programme gives over 2000 children the chance to try their hand at a range of traditional instruments each year. During the festival itself, some of the biggest names on the festival's bill perform in amazing high-energy concerts just for kids.

At last year’s festival, over 14,000 school children from all over Scotland experienced one of these great concerts. Since 1999 around 140,000 children have taken part in at least one aspect of our Education Programme and we’re always striving to reach more.

Becoming a Celtic Friend costs just £25, and as well as supporting our Education Programme, you will also receive these other exclusive benefits:

Celtic Friend Package

  • Regular news updates
  • Exclusive personalised Celtic Friends pass
  • Celtic Connections souvenir T-shirt
  • Invites to the Celtic Friends pre-festival reception
  • Access to exclusive Celtic Friends lounge at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall during the festival
  • Exclusive Celtic Friends discounted room rates with our partner hotels

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Thursday 13th – Sunday 30th January 2011

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