Opening Night: Celebrating Glasgow 850
Celtic Connections' iconic annual Opening Concert is set to live up to expectations with an epic marking of Glasgow 850, heralding the start of the city's year-long 850th birthday celebration!
About Opening Night: Celebrating Glasgow 850
| 16th January 2025 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3NY |
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| From £22.78 | |
| Event organiser/part of Celtic Connections | |
| Visit the event website here | |
‘Let Glasgow Flourish’ is the motto on the city’s coat of arms, and this unique concert will pay tribute to the city’s rich artistic heritage and flourishing future through a special night of surprises incorporating music, spoken-word, dance and film.
Celebrating the scale and calibre of incredible musicians, artists and poets Glasgow has produced and inspired, and how this has fed into the very bloodstream of Celtic Connections, the concert will feature unique collaborations from well-kent faces, emerging stars of the future, surprise guests and commissioned performances and film.
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Experience the legend of Aang at Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert with the series' iconic scenes accompanied by a live orchestra at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Crack out those headbands and dust off your leather jackets as The Rock Orchestra takes you on a musical journey from the tear jerkers and fist pumpers, to the all-out sing-alongs!
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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society presents And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Symphony
If music is the food of love, then the RSNO have a feast for you this Valentine's as they serve up Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony the Pathétique.
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An Audience with Celtic Legends: Martin O’Neill & Stiliyan Petrov
Enjoy an evening with Celtic legends, former manager Martin O'Neill and Stiliyan Petrov, LIVE on stage together at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the past with Back In The Day, the ultimate nostalgia party, when it comes to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mahler Nine
In a highlight of their Concert Season, Music Director Thomas Søndergård leads the RSNO through a wonderland of hymn tunes, Viennese waltzes, half-remembered songs and distant trumpets!
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Pretty Vacant - The Story of Punk and New Wave
Pretty Vacant - The Story of Punk and New Wave is THE stage show not to be missed and it's coming to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 23rd February!
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Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show Speakeasy to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Feel the need for speed with the Scottish premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in concert with live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra!
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Mike & The Mechanics
Following 2023's much lauded sell out Refuelled! Tour, Mike + The Mechanics return to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with the Looking Back - Living The Years 2025 Tour!
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Scottish Opera: The Strauss Collection
Following the success of Daphne in 2023, Scottish Opera is delighted to present a concert spanning some of the finest pieces Richard Strauss ever wrote at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Waterloo Live
Waterloo Live charts ABBA's phenomenal career, from the 1974 Eurovision win, their sell out worldwide tours and continuing success with Mamma Mia!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto
With Lionel Bringuier conducting, this concert will be electric, from Louise Farrenc's powerful overture to Bartók's technicolour workout for the whole band: the explosive Concerto for Orchestra!
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Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan has announced his 'Doin' Fine' tour, celebrating 35 years of his remarkable career, don't miss it when it comes to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall March 10th 2025!
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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society presents: Quiet Sentiment and Mysterious Magnitude - The paintings of William McTaggart by Ailsa Turner
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Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Following its sold out smash hit debut tour, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns with an even bigger production, don't miss it at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in March!
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London Philharmonic Orchestra: Mahler’s Fifth
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is delighted to welcome the London Philharmonic Orchestra for an unmissable performance of Mahler's Fifth Symphony, a rare Scottish concert from the world-famous Orchestra.
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Ireland The Show
An all-star cast of Ireland's most talented singers and performers bring Ireland The Show to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for a St Patrick's Special!
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The Darkness
Legends of rock, The Darkness will be hitting the road in 2025 with their largest headline tour of the UK in years, don't miss them at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 20th March!
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Alison Moyet
Experience the unmistakable voice of Alison Moyet live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 21st March as part of her upcoming 2025 World Tour!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Clyne & Rachmaninov: Dance!
Expect an emotional evening and a concert full of tunes that will make you want to dance courtesy of the RSNO!
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour
In a world of conflicting information, Dr Rangan Chatterjee will captivate you throughout an evening of powerful storytelling and inspirational stories!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Uprising
No composer makes a story come to life like Jonathan Dove and his brand-new staged opera Uprising featuring the RSNO's community of singers!
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Giovanni - The Last Dance
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns to Glasgow in 2025 with his tour The Last Dance!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Shostakovich Eight
Jonathon Heyward conducts and joins an RSNO favourite – saxophonist Jess Gillam – in a thriller from Anna Clyne: an Irish legend of banshees and night terrors, told in music like you've never hear
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Ellen Kent’s Madama Butterfly - Featuring The Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv
Back by overwhelming public demand, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall featuring The Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv!
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Ellen Kent: La Bohème - Featuring The Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv
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Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis
Internationally renowned as one, if not The Best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with his new show, This Is Elvis!
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Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
Hailed as The Nicest Man in Stand-Up, by The Atlantic Magazine and One of the Funniest People, by CBS Morning, American comedian Nate Bargatze is coming to Glasgow as part of his Big Dumb Eyes Tour!
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The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland bring their flagship concert to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, featuring their three ensembles for a night of incredible music!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
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In The Name Of Love - The Diana Ross Story
Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told when The Diana Ross Story comes to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in April!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mozart’s Requiem
Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn joins the RSNO Chorus and a terrific team of guest singers to bring the legend of Mozart's Requiem to life!
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The Prat Pack
Four of the country's greatest comedy entertainers, Bradley Walsh, Shane Richie, Joe Pasquale and Brian Conley, will bring The Prat Pack, packed with laughs and songs, to Glasgow in April!
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Satinder Sartaaj
An enchanter of melodies; Satinder Sartaaj prepares to illuminate the stage with The Sphere of Eminence UK Tour!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Music Of John Williams
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 3rd May!
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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Retro music collective Postmodern Jukebox return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 4th May with their Moonlight & Magic tour!
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Daniel O’Donnell
Don't miss Daniel O'Donnell, one of the best loved artists of our time, when he returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 7th May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Night-Sky-Blue
Håkan Hardenberger performs the Scottish premier of night-sky-blue at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 10th May!
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Jesús Aguaje Ramos & Buena Vista Orchestra
Jesús Aguaje Ramos, original member of Buena Vista Social Club, and The Buena Vista Orchestra bring Cuban music and a celebration of the legendary group to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Steven Wilson
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and one of the most eclectic and prolific artists in rock music, Steven Wilson will bring his new tour to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 16th May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Wagner’s Ring Symphony
This orchestral 'adventure' with the RSNO gives you a taste of Wagner's Ring Symphony – all its majesty, power and drama – in just over an hour!
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Magic Queen
Magic Queen's ability to recreate Queen live performances is something truly special! Don't miss them live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 18th May!
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Aljaž and Janette: A Night To Remember
A Night to Remember, the brand-new show from Strictly favourites Aljaž Škorjanec & Janette Manrara, is coming to Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 27th May!
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Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks celebrates her illustrious award winning career in music with the Long Farewell Tour which will see her perform at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 29th May!
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The World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor
Join Chris Connor and his band as they recreate ELVIS at his very best at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 30th May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Young American violinist Randall Goosby, the RSNO's Artist in Residence, will perform Mendelssohn's magical Violin Concerto at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 31st May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Spectacular Shostakovich
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for Spectacular Shostakovich a tribute to the composer on the 50th anniversary of his death.
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Bonnie Raitt
American Blues singer and guitarist Bonnie Raitt will return to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 11th June as part of her 2025 tour!
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The Waterboys
The Waterboys will return to Scotland in June for a run of shows including a night at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 12th!
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Praise Gathering
Over 400 singers from 150 churches will join in song to lift and inspire with wonderful sounds of praise and joy at the Praise Gathering 2025!
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SATCHVAI Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai
Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form The SATCHVAI Band, they will bring their electrifying new tour 'Surfing With The Hydra' to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in June!
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Holly Johnson
Holly Johnson will bring the Welcome to the Pleasuredome 40th Anniversary Tour to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 18th June!
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The McCartney Songbook
Celebrating the music of Sir Paul McCartney, The Beatles and Wings, don't miss The McCartney Songbook when it returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 19th June!
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world's finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 23rd June celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!
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John Wilson and Sinfonia of London: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Greatest Hits
Prepare to be enchanted as John Wilson and Sinfonia of London bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to life at this spectacular concert in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Belinda Carlisle
American singer Belinda Carlisle announces she's back on the road with a very special UK tour, don't miss her live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 10th September!
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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 11th September!
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The Sensational 60’s Experience
The biggest and best 60's show touring the UK, will return to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with a brand new production on Sunday 28th September!
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The Billy Joel Songbook
Elio Pace brings his sensational and critically-acclaimed show celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel back to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 1st October!
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Maximum Rhythm ‘N’ Blues with The Manfreds
Join legendary pioneers of UK Rhythm and Blues, The Manfreds as they celebrate a remarkable 60 years in the business with this show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 7th October!
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Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025 which will see them perform at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 10th October!
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Yesterday Once More: The Carpenters Songbook
Get ready to relive the magic of The Carpenters' legacy with the ultimate homage to the two siblings who changed the musical landscape forever at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Graham Nash - More Evenings Of Songs & Stories
Don't miss legendary artist Graham Nash perform favourites from across his sixty-year career at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 15th October!
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Al Stewart
Al Stewart with his band The Empty Pockets will bring The Farewell Tour to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 17th October!
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Nathan Carter
Ireland's number one Country singer Nathan Carter returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with his band for another spectacular show!
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Russell Watson
Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK's most prolific classical recording artist at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Down for the Count Orchestra: Swing into Christmas
Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of the Down for the Count Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Christmas At The Musicals
Celebrate in style this Christmas with the magic and glamour of London's West End, live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 14th December!
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Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
Join Stardew Valley on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with their brand new concert Symphony of Seasons!
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns to Glasgow in the summer of 2026 as part of a new UK tour to mark the production's 30th Anniversary!
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