Celtic Connections is Scotland’s premier mid-winter music festival, running across Glasgow with over 300 events in multiple venues. It brings together artists from Scotland and around the world in folk, roots, world and experimental genres, blending concert performances with ceilidhs, workshops, talks and late-night sessions. The 2026 programme runs from 16th of January to 2nd February, offering a range of experiences for audiences of all ages and interests, from intimate sessions to headline concerts in larger venues.