Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections Celtic Connections is Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival.
15 Jan – 1 Feb 2026
(1130)

Celtic Connections features artists from around the globe alongside the best Scottish talent.

Get the benefits of being a Celtic Rover earlier than ever before as we get ready for the next edition of Celtic Connect...
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 🔗

Today we celebrate 80 years of the legendary fiddle player! 🎂 A huge thanks for your role in the festival over the years...
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

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

30 amazing artists from 22 countries. You can hear the sounds of the world without leaving Kelvingrove Park this July 3 ...
06/05/2026

30 amazing artists from 22 countries. You can hear the sounds of the world without leaving Kelvingrove Park this July 3 & 4 🗺🎶

Check out the new website👉 https://womadglasgow.co.uk/

15/04/2026
27/03/2026

Our WOMAD Glasgow line up is here!

🏡 Featuring homegrown heroes Peat & Diesel, Kim Carnie, Shooglenifty, Talisk and GRIT Ensemble presents Martyn Bennett

🌍 Global virtuosos Vieux Farka Touré, King Ayisoba, Suntou Susso and Raghu Dixit

🎷Modern Fusion legends ADG7, 47 Soul and O.

✨Ethereal and unique artists Mari Kalkun, Bab l'Bluz, Zé Ibarra and MONTAÑERA

This first reveal is just the beginning of what to expect at Kelvingrove Park this July. Even more details coming soon 👀

🎫 Tickets are on sale now at https://womadglasgow.co.uk

Another nifty teaser for the WOMAD Glasgow line up! 👀All will be revealed tomorrow at 10am ⏰
26/03/2026

Another nifty teaser for the WOMAD Glasgow line up! 👀

All will be revealed tomorrow at 10am ⏰

A FINAL teaser before our release on Friday: This band that doesn’t just cross genres, they cross continents 🌎🪕

They made history as the very first Scots to perform in the heart of the Borneo Rainforest, and now they’re bringing that global energy back to Kelvingrove!

Think you know who these music pioneers are? Drop your guesses below 👇

Big news coming Friday at 10am ⏰
23/03/2026

Big news coming Friday at 10am ⏰

Who could this be 👀
19/03/2026

Who could this be 👀

🖐️➕☝️ You don’t get invited back to WOMAD six times unless you absolutely blow the roof off the stage

Our first artist teaser is truly part of the global family, having ignited crowds across the WOMAD circuit for years with their insane energy!

Any idea who's celebrating their 6th WOMAD anniversary with us? 🥁

We’ve been working with WOMAD Glasgow to bring you an amazing line up of music this July 🤩Follow their page to be the fi...
13/03/2026

We’ve been working with WOMAD Glasgow to bring you an amazing line up of music this July 🤩

Follow their page to be the first to find out who’s joining us 👇

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