Nights Out Events in Glasgow in January 2025
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Events in Glasgow
Hotel Caledonia - A Tribute to The Eagles
Looking for a solid night of rock and soul classics? Don't miss Eagles tribute Hotel Caledonia live at The Ferry!
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Glasgow Christmas Markets
Glasgow Winterfest will host two Christmas Markets in St Enoch Square and George Square this festive season... it's a winter wonderland right in the heart of the city!
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Glasgow Winterfest
Glasgow Winterfest, the city's most anticipated winter celebration, is back for 2024, set to transform George Square and St Enoch Square into enchanting wonderlands!
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Merchants House of Glasgow!
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Speed Quizzing
Every Monday, Campus are hosting their Speed Quiz where there is a chance for you to win up to a £100 bar tab!
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Glasgow Silverburn On Ice
Gather your friends and family for a day filled with laughter, joy, and the magic of skating together at Silverburn On Ice!
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Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbell
With plenty of swashbuckling shenanigans to be had, don't miss this year's Tron Pantomime... Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbell!
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Beauty And The Beastie
From the team that brought you the hilarious and much-revered adventure Treasure Island, this year's panto at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow will be Beauty And The Beastie!
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The Science Of Whisky
Join The Good Spirits Company and Glasgow Science Centre's resident astronomer as they take you through a journey of The Science of Whisky!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Guilty Pleasures - NYD 2025 with Jon Mancini & Michael Kilkie
Kick off the New Year as you mean to go on with resident mischief-makers Jon Mancini and Michael Kilkie taking the helm once again in Radisson Red Glasgow's RED Sky Bar on January 1st!
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King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has revealed the lineup for the 14th edition of its annual New Year's Revolution Festival being held between the 2nd and 25th January!
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Avenue Street
Avenue Street are an upcoming 4 piece band from the Southside of Glasgow, don't miss them when they return to headline King Tut's as part of the venue's New Year's Revolution!
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Merchant City Comedy featuring Ray Bradshaw
Enjoy live stand up comedy with Scotland's best professional comedians and up and coming acts at Merchant City Comedy, on Sunday 5th January the headliner will be Ray Bradshaw!
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The Jesus Lizard
American rockers The Jesus Lizard bring their upcoming tour to Glasgow's QMU on Tuesday 7th January!
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Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at The Corinthian Club under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Pink Floyd at The Corinthian under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Oran Mor Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Roll Wi’ It TTRPG Night
Unleash your inner adventurer at Roll Wi' It's TTRPG night at R-CADE! Explore new worlds & stories in fortnightly campaigns! Come join the adventure!
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Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens
Mirror, mirror on the wall, come see the naughtiest North East Adult Panto of all... when Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens comes to Glasgow's QMU on Thursday 9th January!
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The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Book your tickets now for an unmissable concert spectacular... The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 9th January!
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Burns Supper & Ceilidh
Celebrate Burns Night with a three-course meal, inspiring speakers, and a ceilidh to dance the night away in Helensburgh on Saturday 11th January!
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The Classic Rock Show Featuring Shardlake
If you like your rock heavy, your guitars loud and your vocals spine-tingling then The Ferry's Classic Rock Show will be right up your street!
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Blue Mondays: Kevin MacKenzie plays Joe Henderson
Guitarist Kevin MacKenzie leads RCS jazz students in a performance celebrating & exploring the work of saxophonist Joe Henderson.
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Tony Law - The Law Also Rises
Multi award-winning super loon Tony Law returns to The Stand Glasgow with a new show of nonsense and absurdity!
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Trash Cinema Presents - Brain Damage
Start your 2025 the Trash Cinema way with a screening of the gross-out, gore-packed, bad-taste extravaganza Brain Damage! Hennenlotter's a hell of a drug.
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Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis
Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis will bring his high energy Elvis tribute show back to the UK in 2025! Don't miss him live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Tuesday 14th January!
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The Pantheon Club presents Annie
Following their previous productions of, Nativity!, Elf and Sunshine On Leith, Pantheon return to the King's Theatre Glasgow with the heart-warming family musical Annie!
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The Paul Simon Treatment
The Paul Simon Treatment performs Paul Simon's music with energy and enthusiasm while remaining faithful to the originals, catch them live at Glasgow's King Tut's on Tuesday 14th January!
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Emergence Festival
Emergence Festival returns with a dazzling programme of performance from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Classical and Contemporary Text students!
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Joshua Bassett
Hitting the road on 'The Golden Years Tour', Emmy-Award winning songwriter, actor and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Bassett will headline SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 15th January!
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Shine Productions Present School of Rock
Get Ready to ROCK, Glasgow! School of Rock bursts onto the Theatre Royal stage in January 2025 courtesy of Shine Productions.
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Shine Productions presents Titanic The Musical - POSTPONED
Join Shine Productions for the incredible retelling of Titanic at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in January!
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Celtic Connections
The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2025 between January 16th and February 2nd!
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Live Forever
Celebrate the first ever production of its kind, 'Live Forever' - the story of the greatest rock 'n' roll band Britain has ever seen... Oasis!
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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!
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Viv & Riley
Viv & Riley are heading to the UK in January playing new songs from their newest record, Imaginary People, don't miss them live at The Hug and Pint on Thursday 16th!
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A Tribute to The Music of Madonna & Whitney by Roberta Childs
Roberta Childs gives an energetic and exciting show, performing hits from Madonna and Whitney, guaranteed to raise the temperature in any room!
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Gretchen Peters and The Black Denims
For over two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved, respected, and celebrated artists. Don't miss her live in Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Josienne Clarke Sings the Songs of Sandy Denny
Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Josienne Clarke sings the songs of Sandy Denny at Drygate Brewery as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Karan Casey: The Women, We Will Rise and Noah Scott & Ciorstaidh Chaimbeul
Karan Casey explores new performance dimensions, integrating piano, spoken word, and theatre to connect with audiences globally while modernizing Irish folk traditions.
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Madison Cunningham
GRAMMY Award-winning American singer, songwriter and guitarist Madison Cunningham will perform at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Mec Lir, Kinnaris Quintet & Four Men and a Dog
Celtic Connections proudly presents Mec Lir, Kinnaris Quintet & Four Men and a Dog live at The Barrowlands on Friday 17th January!
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Orchestral Qawwali Project
Orchestral Qawwali Project breathes new life into centuries-old traditions by seamlessly blending western classical and choral music with South Asian Sufi music and Indian classical dance!
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Oysterband
Oysterband will bring their A Long Long Goodbye tour to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket on Friday 17th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Saltfishforty and Moynihan
Celtic Connections favourites Saltfishforty are back with guests, presenting their exhilarating blend of traditional Orkney music and... well, you name it!
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SCO 2024/25: Sibelius Violin Concerto
SCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen directs the fiery Sibelius Violin Concerto, alongside the coolly elegant Sixth Symphony.
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Quintessential American Blues band 'The Fabulous Thunderbirds' are on a UK tour in January with a date at Glasgow's QMU on Friday 17th!
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The Xcerts
In celebration of 10 years of There Is Only You, The Xcerts have announced two shows at Glasgow's King Tut's on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th January!
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A Tribute To Freddie Mercury
Jim Smart's tribute to Freddie Mercury is one of the most energetic and fun tribute shows available in Scotland today, don't miss it at The Ferry!
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Blue Rose Code & Rhona MacFarlane
Blue Rose Code are one of the UK's most uplifting and powerful live acts, don't miss them live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections with support from Rhona MacFarlane!
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Cahalen Morrison & Friends and Naomi Bedford & The Ramshackle Band
Cahalen Morrison is currently working on a new album with some of Scotland’s most influential and forward-thinking musicians, many of which join him for this intimate show of new material.
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corto.alto + friends: Made In Glasgow
Mercury Prize nominated corto.alto is bringing a mini festival to The Barrowlands for a hometown show as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Frankie Gavin and De Dannan and Support
Frankie Gavin and De Dannan are thrilled to perform at Glasgow's Barony Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Jill Jackson & The Southern Heartstrings and Support
Experience Jill Jackson like never before. In a special appearance at Celtic Connections, the award-winning artist will take the stage with her remarkable band, The Southern Heartstrings!
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Jupiter & Okwess
Discover why Jupiter & Okwess' animated Afro-funk, merciless grooves, and high-speed jams have attracted critical acclaim and adoring fans the world over when they come to Celtic Connections!
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The Belair Lip Bombs
Indie rock band, The Belair Lip Bombs have announced a headline show at The Hug and Pint on Saturday 18th January!
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The Comedy Cabaret
Three or more Top UK Comedians perform in The Comedy Cabaret's back-to-back variety show at Blackfriars Of Bell St on Saturdays!
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The GRIT Orchestra
The GRIT Orchestra return to Celtic Connections to commemorate the late Martyn Bennett by celebrating his life and legacy!
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Trail West
Trail West are an explosive six-piece line-up with strong links to the Western Highlands and Islands, catch their first headline show of 2025 at Celtic Connections!
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Tsuumi Sound System with Frigg
Seven-piece Finnish world music ensemble Tsuumi Sound System will perform at Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections with support from Frigg!
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Built The World WIP
Scotland's hysterical, historical tour guide, Bruce Fummey, is back with a work in progress show... catch him at The Stand Glasgow on Sunday 19th January!
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Frigg with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Finnish folk supremos Frigg will be joined by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in this special Celtic Connections show at Glasgow's City Halls!
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Good Looks
Blue-collar bad boys Good Looks will headline The Hug and Pint on Sunday 19th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Lindisfarne
Don't miss legendary 70's folk-rick pioneers Lindisfarne live at The Old Fruitmarket on Sunday 19th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Lyle Lovett and Jon Muq
American songwriter, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums, don't miss him live with Jon Muq at Celtic Connections 2025!
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Matt Carmichael: Dancing with Embers
Scottish saxophonist Matt Carmichael will preview his upcoming album, Dancing with Embers, at The Barony Hall for Celtic Connections 2025!
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Start To End Perform Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen
A performance of Prefab Sprout's indie-pop classic second album Steve McQueen, played in full from Start to End to celebrate its 40th Anniversary, featuring some of Scotland's leading musicians.
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The Chicago Blues Brothers
Join The Chicago Blues Brothers for an unforgettable evening of entertainment when they return to the King's Theatre Glasgow with The Respect Tour!
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Punching through the walls of tradition, The McDades deliver Celtic-rooted music fused with the spontaneity of jazz improvisation and infectious global rhythms.
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The Zawose Queens and support
Pendo and Leah Zawose showcase the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people of the arid, hilly Dodoma region of central Tanzania.
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Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius with Seamie O’Dowd & Dermot Byrne
Multi-Grammy award winner Tim O'Brien joins forces with some old friends to present an evening of acoustic roots music as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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William Hanson: Solitary Refinement
Expect confessions and anecdotes from the UK's leading etiquette expert William Hanson when he brings his show, Solitary Refinement, to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 19th January!
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Better Lovers
Better Lovers, featuring former members of Every Time I Die and Dillinger Escape Plan, head to Slay Glasgow on Monday 20th January for their debut gig in Scotland!
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Rhiannon Giddens & Dirk Powell
Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell are celebrated for bringing the emotional essence of rural American music to modern audiences with a unique depth and vision.
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Simon Joyner
Join Simon Joyner at The Hug and Pint for a deeply intimate performance of his new album Coyote Butterfly as part of Celtic Connections 2025.
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Brothers Osborne
Touring their latest self-titled album, Grammy-winning country music duo Brothers Osborne will bring their tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 21st January!
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Corrina Hewat - Song of Oak & Ivy
Corrina Hewat's ten-harp suite featuring acoustic, electric and wire-strung harps – intensely encapsulates, in four movements, the diverse energies of the contemporary Scottish harp revival.
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Dialogues: Su-a Lee, Duncan Chisholm, Hamish Napier & Donald Shaw
Su-a Lee (Grit Orchestra) returns to Celtic Connections to perform with three of her stellar collaborators... Duncan Chisholm, Hamish Napier & Donald Shaw.
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Georgia Cécile & Special Guests
Georgia Cécile continues to make her mark as one of the UK's finest new voices, don't miss her live at Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
The new official Dolly Parton musical, Here You Come Again, returns to Glasgow in January, featuring all of her greatest hits, don't miss this rollicking and joyous new show!
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Lloyd Cole
Lloyd Cole has announced a full band show at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 21st January, as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Silent Planet
US metalcore band Silent Planet return to Glasgow to headline The Garage on Tuesday 21st January!
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A Giant on the Bridge
A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.
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Bernard Butler
Brit and Grammy Award winning musician Bernard Butler has announced a headline show at Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Cyril Cyril
Cyril Cyril will bring their multi-percussion ufo-banjo ghost-like fanfare to The Hug and Pint on Wednesday 22nd January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Film: Kim Carnie Out Loud with Q&A
Kim Carnie Out Loud is both an exploration of the challenges faced by people because of their sexuality and a joyous celebration of being gay.
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In The Tradition
In the Tradition brings together a powerful line up of artists for Celtic Connections 2025, each breathing new life into traditional music.
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Marcel Lucont’s Whine List
The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman returns with his acclaimed interactive show, in which he serves up a unique Whine List from the audience's past woes and misdemeanours.
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The Furrow Collective with Salt House
This double-billed concert is an early insight into a compelling new collaboration between two highly acclaimed bands, each with a singular yet complementary vision.
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BBC SSO 2024/25: Thursday Night Series - Vaughan Williams Symphony
Don't miss an explosive and unstoppable emotional force, emanating from over 70 awe-inspiring musicians, when the BBC SSO perform Vaughan Williams Symphony!
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Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Show
A Full throttle show consisting of pulse-racing costume changes, amazing production and of course Pink's awesome catalogue of hits, don't miss Beautiful Trauma at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Breabach with Scottish National Jazz Orchestra
Breabach return to Celtic Connections for this unique collaboration with one of Europe's foremost contemporary big bands, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra!
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Cala & Special Guests
Cala are now busy writing their next project with an ever-present passion, don't miss them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 23rd January as part of Celtic Connections!
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay on Strings at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: Tribute to Muse
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Muse at The Corinthian Club under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at The Corinthian Club under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Eabhal & Special Guests
Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music, don't miss them live at Mackintosh Queen's Cross as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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John Metcalfe: Tree
John Metcalfe brings a rare live performance to Glasgow's innovative and inspiring Tramway of his latest album Tree, as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Joshua Burnside and Lemoncello
Belfast-based Northern Irish folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside returns to Glasgow for a headline show as part of Celtic Connections with support from Lemoncello!
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Mischa Macpherson and Sarah Markey
Hailed as 'one of the most exciting and fully rounded talents to emerge from the Scottish scene in many a year', don't miss Mischa Macpherson live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Celtic Connections!
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Peat & Diesel
Peat & Diesel bring their wild, high-energy sound to the Emirates Arena for the venue's first ever gig, as part of Celtic Connections and their UK Tour!
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Robert Vincent and Xan Tyler
Liverpool singer and songwriter Robert Vincent returns to Glasgow for a night at Drygate on Thursday 23rd January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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We Are Here Scotland: Aref Ghorbani, Simone Seales and Miwa Nagato-Apthorp
Join cellist Simone Seales, folk-inspired artist Miwa Nagato-Apthorp, and Iranian fusion musicians Aref Ghorbani and Amir Hossein Feyzi for an extraordinary night of collaboration!
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Beat The January Blues With Live Blues Music And Dancing
Beat those January Blues with some live blues music and dancing at the wonderful Red Door Club on Friday 24th January!
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Burns Night Celebration
Celebrate Scottish heritage with a night of entertainment, traditional Scottish food, and live music at Mharsanta's Burns Night Celebration on January 24th or 25th!
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Don't miss folk-pop multi-instrumentalist Curlew live at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2025 with support from Aurora Engine!
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Divas Through The Decades Tribute Night
Whether you strut like Tina Turner, can high kick like the Spice Girls or want belt out your inner Whitney Houston, Arta's Divas Through The Decades Tribute Night is sure to get you dancing!
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Elephant Sessions
From the Highlands of Scotland, progressive folk band, Elephant Sessions return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 24th January with special guests the East Pointers as part of Celtic Connections!
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Livingston
Singer, songwriter and producer Livingston will headline SWG3 Glasgow on Friday 24th January!
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Norman Willmore & Corrie Dick with Hannah Read
Shetland Islands native Norman Willmore and Glasgow's Corrie Dick will headline Drygate on Friday 24th January with support from Hannah Read!
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Rangers Burns Supper
Enjoy the spirit of Scotland and Rangers Football Club at the annual Rangers Burns Supper celebration, presented by Douglas Laing & Co on Friday 24th January!
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Ross Miller Band with Chloë Bryce, Megan MacDonald & Calum McIlroy
Ross Miller's engaging music and performance style has been thrilling audiences around the globe, don't miss him live with his band at Celtic Connections 2025!
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Simply Rod Stewart
James Frew is Simply Rod Stewart... performing all the hits in immaculate fashion and in the inimitable style of the man himself!
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Step into Song Club, where some of the UK's most exciting emerging singer-songwriters collide for an evening of raw talent, unique collaborations, and fresh energy.
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Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
It's time to dust off those scoring paddles and get those dancing shoes ready, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is returning to Glasgow's OVO Hydro in January!
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The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA
Formidable Orcadian eight-piece The Chair celebrate their 20th anniversary with a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more at The Barrowlands as part of Celtic Connections!
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The Friel Sisters with Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’ Leary
The Friel Sisters return to Celtic Connections to celebrate the launch of their long-awaited new album!
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The Magic Numbers
Expect a dynamic, must-see performance from a band with years of experience and undeniable chemistry when The Magic Numbers headline Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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A Night of Cher & Shania
Get ready for a spectacular tribute featuring the iconic music of Cher and Shania Twain, brought to life by the incredible talent of Shona McVey!
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Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto with Triptic
Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto will take you on a spiritual and intimate journey and offers us a remarkably warm and graceful music, one to clear the mind and inspire the senses!
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Featuring current and former members of Mànran, Mec Lir, RURA and Talisk don't miss Scottish folk supergroup Ímar live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Burn’s Supper in support of the Hope Foundation
The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow's annual Burn's Supper for the Hope Foundation is one of their favourite and most popular fundraising events!
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Burns Night at the Panopticon
Join the Britannia Panopticon on January 25th for an evening of comedy, music and whisky as they celebrate Scotland's favourite poet - Robert Burns!
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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Settle in for a magical live music performance by Candlelight when Best of Bridgerton on Strings comes to the Merchants House of Glasgow!
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Canntaireachd and Fiárock
Infusing their performances with fresh, innovative material, this unique project promises a truly unforgettable female-led celebration of Scotland's rich musical heritage!
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Cheap Dirty Horse
Cheap Dirty Horse, a queer-trash folk-punk band from Nottingham, play Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy on Saturday 25th January!
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Doughnut Music: Beautiful Cosmos with Diljeet Bhachu
This co-headline concert celebrates the release of two debut albums and the launch of Doughnut Music, a new 'record lab' focused on eco-friendly music formats.
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From The Jam - Setting Sons 45th Anniversary Tour
From the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Jam's fourth studio album 'Setting Sons', don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Saturday 25th January!
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This set, honed from those first tours, combines original tunes already established in each band’s repertoire with freshly composed music for the collaboration.
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L’infedeltà delusa
Performances of Haydn's operas are incredibly rare so don't miss this opportunity to fall in love with an overlooked gem that's full of comic deception and bubbles with musical wit.
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Malinky & Friends 25th and Session A9
For this special 25th anniversary concert, Malinky invite a range of singing friends to join them in performing their favourite Malinky number from across their six acclaimed albums!
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Mobb Deep featuring HAVOC with Big Noyd + DJ L.E.S
Mobb Deep feat HAVOC along with Big Noyd & DJ L.E.S are set to perform live in Slay Glasgow on Tuesday 28th January!
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Moving Cloud: TRIP & Brìghde Chaimbeul with Scottish Dance Theatre
Moving Cloud is an exciting collaboration of contemporary dance and traditional music created by Celtic Connections and Scottish Dance Theatre featuring the musicians of TRIP & Brìghde Chaimbeul!
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Murder Maist Fowl - Burn’s Night Murder Mystery
Fancy a Burn's Night with a difference? Join the team at Arta for their murder mystery event... Murder Maist Fowl!
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Old Blind Dogs and É.T.É
Old Blind Dogs return to Celtic Connections to deliver an uplifting and intoxicating performance like only the ‘Dugs’ can!
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Sacred Paws
With fun and enjoyment at the heart of their music-making, don't miss Sacred Paws live at Drygate on Saturday 25th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at SWG3 Glasgow - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!
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The Langan Band and Wayward Jane
Enjoy the exhilarating sound of The Langan Band, very much rooted in modern traditions with catchy tunes and beautiful lyrics, when they return to Saint Luke's as part of Celtic Connections!
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TV Smith (The Adverts)
Don't miss TV Smith, founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, live at Audio Glasgow on Saturday 25th January!
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WorldFolk: Croft No. Five & Rumba de Bodas
Now with a wealth of experience and musicianship between them, Croft No. Five have returned to their roots to finally fulfil the band's prophecy!
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Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour
After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date! He'll bring The Aurator Tour back to The Stand Glasgow on January 26th!
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Blazin’ Fiddles with Simon Thoumire, Dave Milligan & Alana NicAongais
Dol fodha na grèine (Sunset) is a 45-minute musical suite celebrating the 30th anniversary of Aly Bain's landmark Follow the Moonstone.
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Cèilidh a Bhaile Mhòr
Visit us at the Piping Centre for some songs, stories and Gaelic folklore around Glasgow's past, present and future!
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Eric Bibb and Gráinne Hunt
Two-time Grammy Award nominee Eric Bibb will come ridin' on to UK shores in January for a night at Celtic Connections 2025!
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Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble perform NESS
Celtic Connections presents Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble perform NESS at City Halls' Recital Room on Sunday 26th January!
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Helen Ganya + Mezanmi
Brighton-based, Scottish-Thai musician Helen Ganya has announced a co-headline tour with Newcastle's Mezanmi which will see them play The Hug and Pint on Sunday 26th January!
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Josh Rouse: Nashville 20th Anniversary
Two decades on from its 2005 release, Nashville comes to Glasgow as Josh Rouse brings a full-band performance of his acclaimed fifth album to Celtic Connections!
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Lake Street Dive
American multi-genre band Lake Street Dive will bring their 'Good Together' European tour to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket on Sunday 26th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Roaming Roots Revue presents Icons Vol.1
Roaming Roots Revue returns to Celtic Connections to recreate some legendary moments from some of Britain's most iconic songwriters and bands ever!
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Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were
Rob Newman's epic stand-up show goes from cave paintings to car-free cities, by way of Imperial Rome's chariot ban, Rapper’s Remorse, and the dance steps of Homo Ergaster!
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Ross Ainslie & The Sanctuary Band and Leonard Barry Trio
Ross Ainslie gets together with collaborators The Sanctuary Band to perform tracks from the brand-new album, Pool at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Celtic Connections 2025!
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St. Rochs Celtic Connections Extravaganza
After sold-out shows in 2014 and 2017, the world-famous St. Roch's Ceili band return with a unique performance for Celtic Connections 2025!
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 26th January... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!
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Brant Bjork Trio
Brant Bjork Trio have announced a run of UK dates including a night at Audio Glasgow on Monday 27th January, with support from Earl Of Hell!
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Destroy Boys
California punk band Destroy Boys will headline SWG Glasgow's Galvanizers on Monday 27th January!
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Hairspray The Musical
The ultimate feel-good musical comedy Hairspray is returning to the King's Theatre Glasgow with a production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!
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Kublai Khan TX
US metalcore band Kublai Khan TX return to Glasgow to headline Slay Glasgow on Monday 27th January!
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Tony Carroll - Think I’m Ars*d 2025 Tour
Get ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour to The Stand Glasgow!
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Bill Bryson’s Notes From a Small Island - CANCELLED
Bill Bryson's smash-hit memoir, Notes From a Small Island, comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow stage in an acclaimed adaptation, starring national treasure Les Dennis!
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Bullet For My Valentine & Trivium
Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium join forces to bring The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 28th January!
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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and Support
Femi Kuti and his band, The Positive Force, will bring their vibrant show that celebrates African culture and music to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Flos Collective X Laura Jane Wilkie: Vent
Join Celtic Connections at Drygate for an evening of art, music, and community inspired by Vent, the debut album by Laura Jane Wilkie.
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Hunter, McMustard & Mellow Party with Dumfries Community Choir
Celtic Connections proudly presents Hunter, McMustard & Mellow Party with Dumfries Community Choir at Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 28th January!
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Joshua Hyslop
Vancouver based singer-songwriter, Joshua Hyslop, makes a return to The Glad Cafe on Tuesday 28th January!
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LÙBAN: Sean Shibe & Aidan O’Rourke and Kate Young
Sean Shibe & Aidan O'Rourke perform a programme focused on reviving and refreshing a collection of ancient lute and fiddle manuscripts, mixing classical and folk, formal and rustic.
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Ruth Moody and Hushman
Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ruth Moody will perform at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on January 28th as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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The Girl On The Train
Adapted from Paula Hawkins' novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment!
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Thirteen North: ‘Connected’, with Craig Armstrong, Seán Óg Graham and Ryan Molloy
Genre-blending Scottish string ensemble Thirteen North presents a night of collaboration exploring the theme of Connection at Celtic Connections 2025!
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Willie Watson
Founding member of The Old Crow Medicine Willie Watson will play Cottiers Theatre on Tuesday 28th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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BMX Bandits and QUAD90
BMX Bandits kick off their 40th anniversary celebrations at Celtic Connections, with a one off exclusive concert of their most acclaimed album yet, 2024's Dreamers on the Run.
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Broken Chanter
Brocken Chanter comes to Cottiers on Wednesday 29th January for a special night of music as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Cattle Decapitation and Shadow of Intent
American grindcore band Cattle Decapitation head to SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 29th January, where they will be joined by Shadow of Intent!
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Clarissa Connelly and Julian Taylor
Join Clarissa Connelly for a journey that is by turns hushed and ecstatic at The Mackintosh Church on January 29th as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Emily Barker and Ernest Aines
Don't miss award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Emily Barker at Drygate on 29th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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If I Could Only Remember My Name: The Music of David Crosby
Join Celtic Connections for a special evening celebrating the musical genius of the late American songwriter David Crosby.
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Little Acres
On 29th of January, Little Acres is launching their much anticipated debut EP titled Wait - a 5 track EP which is an existential journey through the many facets of adulthood and womanhood.
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Neuk Presents Poetry in Motion: Poetry Films By Neurodivergent Artists
Join Neuk at GMAC Film on Wednesday 29th January for an evening celebrating the creativity of neurodivergent poets and filmmakers!
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Soul Asylum
Grammy award winners Soul Asylum will headline The Garage Glasgow on Wednesday 29th January as part of their Slowly But Shirley tour!
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The Bowie Show
The Bowie Show is an absolute must for the 'Kooks' and Bowie curious alike and will stay in the memory long after the curtain falls, don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on January 29th!
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The Great Pleasure
The Great Pleasure are Gillian Christie and Marc Molloy backed by a monster supergroup of Scottish talent. Don't miss them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 29th January!
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Absolution - A Tribute To Muse
Don't miss Absolution, a Scottish 4 piece MUSE tribute band, when they bring their second tour to The Ferry on Thursday 30th January!
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Ainsley Hamill: Fable with Rachel Newton: Sealladh
Join acclaimed Scottish singer Ainsley Hamill for the official launch of Fable, a deeply immersive album steeped in Scottish folklore.
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All Mouth: A Queer Comedy Show
Join some of Scotland's finest LGBTQ+ comics for a gloriously queer stand-up show at The Rum Shack!
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An Dannsa Dub
An Dannsa Dub are back with brand new music ahead of their upcoming album release, don't miss them live at Tramway on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections!
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An Evening With Jeff Stelling
The Pavilion Theatre hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!
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Bog Bodies
Bog Bodies genre-bending, high-energy folk sound is garnering international critical acclaim, don't miss your chance to see them at The Hug and Pint as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Donald Grant & Friends: The Night Overtook Us with Scottish Ensemble & Special Guests
Join acclaimed fiddle player, arranger, and composer Donald Grant for a captivating evening of new music at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Hayside Dixie
The undisputed creators of the musical genre, Rockgrass, Hayseed Dixie return to Saint Luke's Glasgow on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall celebrates her debut album, Eye to the Telescope, turning 20 with a celebration at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections!
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Mary Coughlan
Widely regarded as Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singer, Mary Coughlan celebrated her 40th year in music with the release of her new album, Repeat Rewind, in 2024.
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Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and Frances Morton
Celtic superstars Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy return to the world stage for the first time since their marriage in 2000.
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Niall McNamee
Known for his thoughtful yet full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances don't miss your chance to see Niall McNamee at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Tam Cowan’s Aff The Baw
After two sold out shows Tam Cowan is back with another instalment of his incredible 'Aff The Baw' nights in Blackfriars on Thursday 30th January!
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The Cactus Blossoms
American alternative country and indie folk band The Cactus Blossoms will headline Drygate on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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TRIP Big Band and Niall McCabe
Join TRIP Big Band for what promises to be an unforgettable night in this iconic Glasgow venue as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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A Night Of Lionel Richie & Motown Classics
Enjoy a night of Lionel Richie hits and Motown classics courtesy of Ralph Petersen at The Ferry!
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An Lanntair @ 40
A host of Hebridean talent including Norrie MacIver, Anna Murray, Jane Hepburn and Ceitlin Smith will grace the stage to honour the impact and importance of the Stornoway arts venue!
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B O D I E S
Musically spanning indie and neo-classical with a strong ear for melody, it's no exaggeration to state B O D I E S have a sound all their own!
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Cara Dillon - Coming Home
Don't miss this stunning concert as Cara Dillon, along with her exceptional band, proves that music is not just an art form but a profound means of connection.
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Catriona Price: Routes to Roots with El Guapo
Scottish fiddle player and composer Catriona Price presents a night of intercultural collaboration between Scotland and Latin America as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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David Grubb
Fife-born accomplished fiddle player David Grubb heads to The Hug and Pint, Glasgow for an intimate show on Friday 31st January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Donald WG Lindsay & Alasdair Roberts
Scottish musicians Donald WG Lindsay and Alasdair Roberts, friends for thirty years, are embarking on their first duo tour, don't miss them live at The National Piping Centre in January!
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From the Ground and The Shackleton Trio
Laura-Beth Salter and Ali Hutton, two undisputed forces of the Scottish folk and roots scene, have come together to form From the Ground, catch them live at Oran Mor as part of Celtic Connections!
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Iona: In the Footsteps of Columba - Paul Anderson & Friends
Iona weaves together music, poetry and visual art in this world premiere taking audience on a journey delving into the lives of Vikings, kings and saints!
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Jacob Alon
Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon is on a headline tour in January 2025 with a date at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on the 31st!
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Kris Drever & Chris Stout with David Murphy & Ether Ensemble
Come and hear songs and tunes you know and some you don't, shining through the unique prism of these two 'one of a kind' musicians!
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KT Tunstall celebrates her debut album, Eye to the Telescope, turning 20 with a celebration at The Barrowlands on Friday 31st January!
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Peatbog Faeries and Ampouailh
Festival favourites and Scottish trad legends Peatbog Faeries return to Celtic Connections with their trailblazing mix of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves!
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The Celtic Comedy Spot
Don't miss The Celtic Comedy Spot at Grace's Irish Bar on Friday 31st January, with a set tailored to the supporters, this is a night Celtic fans don't want to miss!
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The Frowns
Having closed out 2024 on a high, The Frowns are back for their first gig of the new year, headlining the famous McChuills on Friday 31st January!
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The Journey Back
From Cowdenbeath to the Champions league, Stuart Hay is bringing The Journey Back to the OVO Hydro in January!
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Transatlantic Sessions
It wouldn't be Celtic Connections without Transatlantic Sessions featuring an exclusive all-star line-up from here in Scotland and across the pond for 2025!
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Vanishing and support
Gareth Smith's music reflects his industrial roots. Words are his raw material; storytelling and communication are created, assembled, and reworked until meaning and purpose are found.
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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
January Jingle
Can't find the time to celebrate in December? The Busby Hotel have a party night in January to keep your festivities going into the New Year!
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Okomedy - Clarkston Comedy
Enjoy a night of comedy from some of Scotland's favourite comedians at Okomedy in Clarkston on Sunday 26th January featuring Susie McCabe!
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Party Through The Decades
Dalmeny Park House Hotel are hosting a fantastic 'Party Through The Decades' tribute night on Friday 31st January!
READ MORENights Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Mowbrays
Alternative rock band The Mowbrays return to headline Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 18th January!
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Guid Crack: Cup o Kindness
Join storytellers Bea Ferguson and Jane Mather for a nostalgic celebration of our weird and wonderful new year customs, with a generous dollop of heart-warming stories!
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Pagan Fest
One of the most successful tours of the pagan and folk metal scene, don’t miss this huge line-up featuring Alestorm, Ensiferum, TÝR, Heidevolk and Elvenking!
READ MORENights Out Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Froobz
The Froobz make their headline debut at PJ Molloys on Saturday 18th January!
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Craig Hill: I’ve Been Sitting On This For A While!
Don’t miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland’s favourite high octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig Hill brings his new show to the Adam Smith Theatre in January!
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Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Rothes Halls on Saturday 11th January!
READ MORENights Out Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Bring It On Events Presents Billy Kirkwood, Mick Murphy, Scott Forbes & Rob Kane
Five-time Scottish Comedy Award winner Billy Kirkwood is joined by top Scottish comedians Mick Murphy, Scott Forbes and Rob Kane for a night of comedy at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 10th January!
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Cumbernauld Folk Club New Year Hoolie
Come along and experience the fine mixture of traditional and folk music, storytelling and good company in celebration of a new year of Cumbernauld Folk Club!
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Adult Panto: The Wizard Of Oz
Follow Adult Panto Tour 'over the rainbow' for an all new adventure to the merry old land of oz when The Wizard Of Oz comes to Airdrie Town Hall in January!
READ MORENights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The Polis: A Tribute To The Police
Don't miss Scotland's number one Police tribute act, The Polis, when they return to The Bungalow on Friday 31st January!
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A Celebration Of Burns
Join Lochwinnoch Arts Festival at the McKillop Institute on Friday 31st January for an evening celebrating our national poet, Robert Burns!
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Paisley Ceilidhs Monthly Ceilidh
Take part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Ceilidhs' Monthly Ceilidh!
READ MORENights Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Legends of America Country Show
The Legends of American Country returns to The Albert Halls for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Connor Burns - 1994
From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at the Tolbooth Stirling!
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The Mini Guns
Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns as they take the stage at Slanj-A-Va, Stirling!
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Burns Birthday Bash
There is no better place to celebrate Burns than at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum! Join the team on Saturday 25th January for the Burns Birthday Bash!
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