Music
Celtic Connections
Rooted in Tradition. Driven by Discovery.
At a glance
- Length
- A week or more
- Entry
- Ticketed
Music
- Rock & indie
- Soul & R&B
- Folk & roots
- Country & Americana
- Blues
- Jazz
- World
Pictures
About
Celtic Connections started in Glasgow in 1994 and runs every January for more than two weeks into early February. The Royal Concert Hall is the hub, with gigs in venues all over Glasgow.
The programme covers Scottish and Irish traditional music, folk, roots, Americana and world music, with collaborations, one-off shows and late-night sessions. It also includes Showcase Scotland for the music industry.
News and reviews
Celtic Connections Unveils 2027 Lineup: AR Rahman, The Saw Doctors, Beatles Tributes, and £1 Youth Tickets20 October 2026
Hebcelt news : Alasdair White Band @ Celtic Connections, with VOX26 January 2019Hebcelt news : HebCelt goes to Celtic Connections! Yay. On 2 February there is a treble bill L…26 October 2018
Hebcelt news : Blazin’ Fiddles live at Glasgow’s O2 ABC, Celtic Connections 201612 July 2018
Hebcelt news : Celtic Connections is just around the corner which means not long now till the B…16 January 2018
Good to know
Camping and stays
- Day only (no camping)
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