If there’s one thing that makes wintertime in Glasgow great then it’s Celtic Connections.
The Guardian
The premiere winter festival and international celebration of Celtic music will illuminate stages across Glasgow from Thursday 16 January to Sunday 2 February 2025, eclipsing dark winter nights with a kaleidoscope of internationally-renowned music, exciting new performances and unique showcases.
Creative Director Donald Shaw programmes more than 300 events across multiple genres of music. The festival is renowned for its ability to bring together one-off line-ups for special collaborative shows. The camaraderie between musicians continues late into the night at the Festival Club - home to legendary musical collaborations and spontaneous sessions.
There are situations that you’ll see where people are playing that you’ll never see again, or if you do, it’s because it worked here first
Donald Shaw
The festival has also curated key parts of the cultural programme for major international events, including:
Ryder Cup Chicago
Ryder Cup Gleneagles
London 2012 Olympics
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
European Championships 2018
UEFA European Championships 2020
UCI World Cycling Championships 2023
Check out what the festival has to offer!