Celtic Connections

08/09/2026

Vote to name our U26 Membership ✨🎫

Over 250 names submitted and these are our final 4! Do you spot your suggestion?

A. Òg Pass
B. The Kin Club
C. Ceòl Clann
D. New Roots

Comment A, B, C or D to vote before Sunday 11:59pm 🗳️

28/08/2026

Big news! We’re launching an Under 26 Membership ✨

£1 entry, up to 50% off selected gig tickets, and exclusive access for everyone under 26 (kids and teens included). But before we launch, it needs a name and we want your help!

Got an idea? Sent it to us in a DM for the chance to win a pair of tickets to a CC27 headliner of your choice 🎫🏆

💬 Need some inspo? Dàna were full of ideas..."The Bothy Club" being our favourite so far

31/07/2026

Tomorrow night 🪗🎶

🚨 48 HOUR Flash Sale 🚨

See Capercaillie, Rura and Fara for just £10 plus booking fees!

📍 Saturday 1st August
👉 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games LIVE@SWG3

Flash sale ends 23:59 tomorrow 🎫 https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360064C4A35889F0

*Terms and Conditions: This offer applies to select Live@SWG3 events only. This offer allows bookers to claim a ticket for the face value of £10 when booking through Ticketmaster. This offer excludes box office fees. This ticket offer starts at 09:00 on 15 July 2026 and ends at 23:59 Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the allocation is exhausted, whichever comes first. This offer does not apply to Ticketmaster Verified Resale Tickets.

23/07/2026

Merchant City Festival kicks off this weekend with some amazing music events 🤩

Grab a £10 ticket for Hen Hoose & Friends with code “MCFHOOSE” 🍓Jill Bryson of Strawberry Switchblade has just been added to the line up!

Head to Candleriggs Square for FREE live music 12-8pm including Sound of the Gaels this Saturday and a Celebration of Trad Music on Sunday 2 August 🎶

23/07/2026

Tickets on sale TOMORROW 10am ⏰

20 YEARS of ADMIRAL FALLOW ✨🔥

In 2027, we celebrate 20 YEARS as a band and we're so excited to announce a very special one-off show at Glasgow's greatest venue the Barrowland Ballroom on Friday 22nd January 2027 as part of Celtic Connections.

PRESALE Wed 22nd July @ 10am
GENERAL SALE Fri 24th July @ 10am

Tickets on gigsinscotland.com | admiralfallow.com | celticonnections.com
Keep the eyes peeled for ticket links 👀

15/07/2026

🚨 48 HOUR Flash Sale 🚨

See Capercaillie, Rura and Fara for just £10 plus booking fees!

📍 Saturday 1st August
👉 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games LIVE@SWG3

Flash sale ends 23:59 tomorrow 🎫 https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360064C4A35889F0

*Terms and Conditions: This offer applies to select Live@SWG3 events only. This offer allows bookers to claim a ticket for the face value of £10 when booking through Ticketmaster. This offer excludes box office fees. This ticket offer starts at 09:00 on 15 July 2026 and ends at 23:59 Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the allocation is exhausted, whichever comes first. This offer does not apply to Ticketmaster Verified Resale Tickets.

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 🔗

15/05/2026

Today we celebrate 80 years of the legendary fiddle player! 🎂

A huge thanks for your role in the festival over the years Aly, it wouldn’t be the same without you 🎻🌟

The Biggest of Happy Birthday’s to the incredible Aly Bain celebrating 80 years young today 🥳

We love you Aly!

TS. X

📸 Ross MacGillivray

11/05/2026

Have you noticed some super early shows hitting our website? We just couldn't wait to start filling up next year's programme 🌟

You might want to check Sunday 17 and Wednesday 27 January on the calendar and keep an eye out at 10am tomorrow for more 👇
https://www.celticconnections.com/whats-on/calendar/