Glasgow's winter folk and roots gathering fills the city's concert halls, ballrooms and back rooms for nearly three weeks each January. The 2026 edition ran over 300 events across more than 25 venues, pairing Scottish traditional players with international guests from Americana to Cuban son. An Under 26 pass keeps younger audiences in the room, and the late night festival club is where the real sessions happen.
Celtic Connections returns in 2026, running 15 Jan - 1 Feb at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and 25+ venues citywide, Glasgow.
Expect a city festival, winter, traditional music feel. Folk, traditional Scottish, world fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Emmylou Harris, Buena Vista All Stars, Lucinda Williams, Skerryvore, Bela Fleck, Orchestra Baobab.
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