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About the festival

Featured Events See all

The Unthanks at 20 with Royal Northern Sinfonia and Beth Malcolm

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Mama Terra and Ariane Mamon

Dàimh Big Band and Jiggy

The Barrowland Ballroom

Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez Trio and Dallahan

Pavilion Theatre

Anda Union and Cuan a Tuath

The Mackintosh Church

Yann Tiersen and Alice Boyd & Rachel Kitchlew

Old Fruitmarket

News See all

Record-breaking Celtic Connections delivers message of hope and unity to the world

Celtic Connections has celebrated a stunning festival packed with live performances, record-breaking ticket sales and unique events - sending a message of hope and unity around the world about the power of music, cultural identity and collaboration.

2 February 2026

Thousands of children and young people experience the thrill of live traditional music at Celtic Connections schools concerts

28 January 2026

Showcase Scotland celebrates shared cultural roots and cultivates creative collaboration at Celtic Connections

24 January 2026

Genres See all

Traditional

Indie

Folk

World

Fusion

Americana

Jazz & Soul

Blues

Gaelic

Kids

Orchestral

Rock & Pop

New Talent

Late Night Music

Venues See all

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

2 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3NY

0141 353 8000 Please note opening hours are for Box Office

Old Fruitmarket

Candleriggs
Glasgow, G1 1NQ

Saint Luke's

17 Bain Street
Glasgow , G40 2JZ

SWG3

100 Eastvale Pl
Glasgow , G3 8QG

City Halls

Candleriggs
Glasgow, G1 1NQ

The Barrowland Ballroom

244 Gallowgate
Glasgow, G4 0TS

The Barony Hall

Rottenrow
Glasgow, G4 0RA

Cottiers Theatre

93-95 Hyndland Street
Glasgow, G11 5PU

Pavilion Theatre

121 Renfield Street
Glasgow, G2 3AX

Tramway

25 Albert Drive
Glasgow, G41 2PE

Emirates Arena

1000 London Road
Glasgow, G40 3HG

Oran Mòr

Top of Byres Road
Glasgow, G12 8QX

Drygate Brewery

85 Drygate
Glasgow, G4 0UT

Citizens Theatre

119 119 Gorbals St
Glasgow , G5 9DS

The Mackintosh Church

870 Garscube Road
Glasgow , G20 7EL

The Hug And Pint

171 Great Western Road
Glasgow, G4 9AW

The Art School

20 Scott Street
Glasgow, G3 6RJ

The Glad Cafe

1006A Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow , G41 2HG

The Garage

490 Sauchiehall St,
Glasgow , G2 3LW

Under 26 See all

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Special Guests: Beyond The Tradition

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Falasgair with HEISK

Katie Gregson-MacLeod and Sophie May

The Barony Hall

NAFCo 25th: Mary Frances Leahy, Astro Bloc, Darach and the NAFCo House Band

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, New Auditorium

Cèilidh Dance: Black Rose Cèilidh Band & Guests

Old Fruitmarket

Gordon Duncan Tribute Pipe Band: Live 'N' Well @ 30 and Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Pictish Trail and Callum Easter and Isa Gordon

Watchhouse and Humbird

Pavilion Theatre