Musicians on a stage with multicoloured stage lights. The words Celtic Connections are displayed in the concert hall.

16 January 2025 to 02 February 2025

Celtic Connections

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The UK's premier celebration of Celtic music is back!

Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival celebrates its connections to cultures across the globe. Over 2,100 musicians from around the world bring the city to life for 18 days. During that time, there are concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, workshops and free events.

Images from past festivals

A person in a dark suede jacket playing piano onstage
Transatlantic Sessions 2023
Four people onstage playing instruments. One is seated playing the mandolin and the other three are playing fiddles. All are wearing sequinned dresses.
Kinnaris Quintet
Two people on stage. One is standing wearing a light grey jumper playing a penny whistle and the other is seated wearing a white tshirt playing the guitar.
Project Smok

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“If there’s one thing that makes wintertime in Glasgow great then it’s Celtic Connections.” The Guardian