When is Celtic Connections 2026?

Celtic Connections takes place in 15 Jan - 1 Feb 2026 at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and 25+ venues citywide, Glasgow.

Where is Celtic Connections held?

Celtic Connections is held at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and 25+ venues citywide, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

What kind of music and lineup does Celtic Connections have?

Celtic Connections leans Folk, traditional Scottish, world. Recent headliners include Emmylou Harris, Buena Vista All Stars, Lucinda Williams, Skerryvore, Bela Fleck, Orchestra Baobab.

Will it rain at Celtic Connections?

History gives it a 100% chance: in 30 years of weather data for this site and these dates, 100% of years saw at least 1mm of rain on a festival day, with a 33% chance of a proper washout (20mm+ in a day) and typical daytime highs around 5.7°C.

Festival profile15 Jan - 1 Feb 2026 · Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and 25+ venues citywide, Glasgow

Celtic Connections

Emmylou Harris, Buena Vista All Stars & Lucinda Williams headlined 2026. Glasgow's annual winter folk festival across 300+ events over three weeks.

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2026 LINEUP · ARCHIVE15 Jan - 1 Feb 2026

Emmylou Harris/Buena Vista All Stars/Lucinda Williams/Skerryvore/Bela Fleck/Orchestra Baobab

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Headliners for Celtic Connections 2026 — archived lineup from the finished edition.

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The 2026 edition ran 15 Jan - 1 Feb at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and 25+ venues citywide, Glasgow. Next edition: 14-31 Jan 2027.

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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