Celtic Connections

21/10/2026

NEW ON SALE TOMORROW 10AM 🎟️

Fresh additions just landed in the festival programme!

From Irish folk legends and global grooves to Americana heroes and a celebration of Dolly Parton

Swipe for your next must-see show ➡️

ALTAN & SPECIAL GUESTS

📅 21 Jan | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Irish trad royalty 👑

Four decades of iconic tunes, soaring melodies and world-class musicianship from one of the genre’s most celebrated bands

DERYA YILDIRIM & GRUP ŞIMŞEK

📅 29 Jan | Saint Luke’s

Anatolian folk with psychedelic soul 💫

Hypnotic grooves, powerful vocals and one of the most exciting live shows in contemporary world music

CELTIC CONNECTIONS CELEBRATES DOLLY PARTON

📅 26 Jan | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Join us as we celebrate the incomparable Dolly Parton ✨ Full line-up to be announced

DEAN OWENS & THE SINNERS 25 YEARS A TROUBADOUR

📅 27 Jan | Mackintosh Church

25 years of songs, stories and unforgettable live performances 🎶

Celebrate a quarter-century of one of Scotland’s finest musical storytellers

ALSO NEW THIS WEEK

🎻 Morgan Toney & Spodo Komodo
🌊 DOMNIQ: Águas da Amazônia by Philip Glass
⭐ TMSA Young Trad Tour

Plus family favourites 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ceilidh Tots 🕺 Mini Manoeuvres

Get tickets tomorrow at celticconnections.com 🎟️✨

14/10/2026

ON SALE TOMORROW at 10AM 🎉

New Celtic Connections 2027 shows just announced!
 
From folk legends and trad trailblazers to Nordic sounds and genre-bending innovators, discover the latest additions to the festival programme ➡️

🎹 MEC LIR + SUPPORT
📍 SWG3 | 16 Jan
 
Celtic traditions meet synths, drums and dancefloor-ready energy in a powerful live show

🎻 REBECCA HILL & CHARLIE STEWART with JENNA MOYNIHAN & MÀIRI CHAIMBEUL
📍 Mackintosh Church | 22 Jan
 
Four leading voices in contemporary traditional music unite for a spellbinding evening of harp, fiddle and song

🎸 STEVE EARLE: 52 YEARS OF SONGS & STORIES
📍 GRCH Main Aud | 22 Jan
 
Five decades of Americana, country and folk from one of the genre’s most celebrated songwriters

🌿 STUNDOM + LUCIE HENDRY
📍 Mackintosh Church | 23 Jan
 
Award-winning Danish trio blending Nordic folk, chamber music and beautifully crafted melodies.

🎶 MAL & SPECIAL GUESTS
📍 Saint Luke’s | 29 Jan
 
Harp, pipes and fiddle collide with techno, house and jungle-inspired grooves

⚡ TALISK + SUPPORT
📍 Barrowlands | 30 Jan
 
One of Scotland’s most electrifying live acts returns with driving tunes, explosive energy and world-class musicianship

🏆 BBC YOUNG TRAD MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
📍 City Halls | 31 Jan
 
The next generation of traditional music stars compete live for one of Scotland’s most prestigious music titles

MICK FLANNERY
📍 Cottiers | 31 Jan
 
One of Ireland’s finest songwriters brings an evening of exceptional songs from a truly distinctive artist

🏠 GRASSROOTS GLASGOW
 
New shows are also landing at beloved independent venues including:
 
✨ The Hug & Pint
✨ The Glad Café
 
Expect intimate performances, emerging artists and exciting discoveries

🎟️ ON SALE TOMORROW
 
Browse every newly announced show in one place and start building your Celtic Connections 2027
 
🔗 Link in bio

08/10/2026

General Sale is OPEN 🎟️

To make your booking process as smooth as possible, here is a quick guide to buying tickets today ⬇️

☕ If you prefer to skip potential queues, take your time and log on later in the day.

⏳ If you do visit when it's busy, our virtual queue will be active to manage website traffic smoothly.

🔄 With over 150 events on sale today, we've covered most weekend and large venue shows. There will be more shows to come over the next few Thursdays to fill those gaps in your festival experience.

We can’t wait to welcome you in January 🔗 Link in bio to browse and buy

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

🎻✨ The first wave of the Celtic Connections 2027 programme is now live!

With 150+ events going on sale this week, including many of our popular weekend shows, now's the time to start exploring what's in store for January.

From world premieres and arena spectaculars to intimate gigs across Glasgow, this first programme release is packed with unforgettable live music experiences. And there's more to come...

We'll be sharing newly confirmed events in weekly drops every Thursday throughout October, making it easier to discover the latest additions as the programme continues to grow.

First Wave Highlights
🎼 Opening Concert: World premiere of Scotland's GRIT Orchestra
🎸 Glasgow International Arena: Two huge opening weekend shows featuring The Saw Doctors
🌟 15 nights at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall featuring King Creosote, Elephant Sessions, Kate Rusby and Roaming Roots with Roddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire
🏠 Music across beloved Glasgow venues including Tron Theatre, Citizens Theatre Drygate, Cottiers and The Glasgow School of Art

Explore the programme let us know what you're most excited to see 👇
https://www.celticconnections.com/

🎟️ Tickets on sale Thursday from 10am
Creative Scotland | Visit Glasgow

02/10/2026

Mark your calendar 🗓️

Celtic Connections returns from 14 – 31 January 2027, bringing 18 days of world-class music across 25 iconic Glasgow venues 🎵🌟

On Tuesday 6 October at 10am, our initial wave of shows goes live! With general sale 48hrs later

But that’s just the beginning! Starting later this month, we'll be putting a fresh batch of shows on sale every Thursday at 10am. This new approach makes it easier to spot newly added events and plan your festival experience 🎟️

From world premieres to unique venue takeovers, the first wave of our 2027 line-up is almost here...

| Visit Glasgow | Creative Scotland

12/06/2026

Celtic Connections Learning Programme have teamed up with Glasgow Education Services CREATE programme to deliver traditional music sessions to every P7 pupil in Glasgow 🎻✨

Our free school concerts have also given over 300,000 children and young people from across Scotland an opportunity to nurture their love of music.

Charities like Glasgow Life, delivering public leisure and culture are committed to ensuring everyone, from every part of the community, can benefit from our festival 🎶

24/05/2026

Get the benefits of being a Celtic Rover earlier than ever before as we get ready for the next edition of Celtic Connections 🐶🎶

There will be a host of special shows going on sale over the summer ahead of our launch later in the year. Take advantage of presale and exclusive discount by joining now!

Memberships are open now 🔗