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.

Does Celtic Connections have camping?

Yes. Celtic Connections is a camping festival, so you can stay on site across the weekend.

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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★ ON THE BILL15 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 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

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

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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Details

CampingYes

Weather odds

100%

Chance of rain

1mm+ on at least one day

33%

Washout risk

20mm+ in a single day

Scorcher odds

a day of 28°C or hotter

5.7°C

Typical high

average daily max

Based on 30 years of historical weather (1995-2024) for this festival's own site and dates — odds, not a forecast. Weather data by Open-Meteo.

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