Support Us

How you can support

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters, sponsors, trusts and our brilliant Celtic Rovers. It is only with your help that we are able to bring to life an eclectic mix of world music with some of the best artists in the world.

We appreciate donations at all levels, each one makes a difference to the work that we do. If you would like to make a donation to support the festival, you can donate online.

Get closer to Celtic Connections, become a Celtic Rover

Celtic Rover helps you make the most of your Celtic Connections experience. With a range of exclusive benefits, a Celtic Rover membership places you at the heart of the festival with access to exclusive events, selected ticket presales and generous discounts.

Every penny from your membership is reinvested in Celtic Connections, helping us to bring folk, roots and world music from around the world to Glasgow – and of course celebrate its connections to cultures across the globe!

The festival continues to inspire and connect people from all over the world, and you can help protect its future. Become a Celtic Rover today.

As a special thank you for your support, each Membership includes:

• Priority booking for selected shows
• 15% Ticket Discount - 10% from 3 January 2025*
• Exclusive discounts, offers and event invitations** 
• Celtic Rover news and updates

*Exclusions apply

** Celtic Rover membership does not guarantee access to behind-the-scenes events. These events must be booked in advance and access is on a first come first served basis

Celtic Rover Single - £40

Celtic Rover Joint - £63

Celtic Rovers - helping support the future of traditional music

As a charity we rely on the kindness of supporters and sponsors to deliver the festival you know and love.  Your donations not only help protect the future of live traditional music but that of the Celtic Connections festival.

If you are able to, please consider making a donation to support us. Any amount, no matter the size, will make a difference.

If you would like to make a donation on our website using your credit or debit card please visit our secure payment site and select Celtic Connections as the appeal.

If you prefer to give through any other method please call 0141 276 9515 or email supportus@glasgowlife.org.uk to speak to a member of the Development team.

Thank you

Terms and Conditions

• Membership is valid from date of purchase until the end of the festival – 2 February 2025
• Celtic Rover memberships are subject to availability and may be withdrawn from sale at any time.
• Each Celtic Rover membership entitles you to buy one (Single membership) or two (Joint membership) discounted tickets per event at the festival. Additional discounted tickets are not permissible
• Priority booking is available for selected shows including those at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Main Auditorium and Strathclyde Suite. Some exclusions may apply.
• Priority booking is limited and will be available on a first come first served basis. If you are unable to get tickets in advance you will be able to purchase these when they go on general release.
• Ticket discounts exclude workshops. Some exclusions may apply.
• Tickets purchased with a Celtic Rover membership are for use by you; the cardholder and where applicable (Joint membership) for you plus one guest.
• You can purchase additional tickets however, these will not qualify for any Celtic Rover discount and must be purchased at the full advertised price. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel any additional tickets where a discount has been applied incorrectly.
•  You may be asked to present your membership card/confirmation email when collecting or using these discounted tickets to gain entry to the venue.
• In the event of these ticket limits being exceeded for any event we will contact you and request that you pay the full price for any additional tickets. Please note that we also reserve the right to cancel any inappropriately discounted tickets.
• Misuse of benefits may result in your membership being withdrawn.
• These terms and conditions are in addition to any other terms and conditions applicable to tickets.
• To purchase a Rover membership and/or ticket, you must create an account with Tickets Glasgow online.
• Please note membership cards are now digital and will be emailed to you within two weeks of purchase.  Discounts can be redeemed by using your confirmation email.