Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Located at the meeting point of two of Glasgow's busiest streets Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is an arts venue and concert hall run by Glasgow Life. Home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra the venue offers a diverse programme of classic concerts as well as opera, ballet, rock, folk and musical theatre. The building's primary attraction is the main auditorium, seating 2475 people it is the main venue for annual music festival Celtic Connections. The concert hall also contains several smaller suites and foyers, a gift shop, five bars, and a cafe encore. Both Glasgow Queen Street railway station and Buchanan subway station are just three minutes walk. Buchanan bus station is directly across the road from the Killermont Street entrance and car parking is available at Buchanan Galleries Shopping Centre.

What's On @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

The Bootleg Beatles

19 Nov 2026 - 29 Oct 2027

Relive the sights and sounds of the 60s with the most established Beatles tribute band.

Ben Folds: The Paper Airplane Request Tour

15 Nov 2026 - 24 Feb 2028

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds, celebrated for his wide-ranging, genre-bending catalogue, returns! He currently tours as a pop artist, while also performing for over two decades with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. Folds, who served for eight years as the first ever Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, stepped down from his post when Donald Trump announced his takeover of the Center. Just days before the US presidential election, Folds recorded two sold out performances with the NSO which he released as a live album this summer which debuted at the top of the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts. A New York Times Best Selling author, Ben also creates new music for film, tv and theatre, including original songs for an ongoing series of animated Peanuts specials on Apple TV. Ben Fold's Paper Airplane Request Tour is a unique concert format during which the audience is invited to write their favourite Folds song requests on paper, fold them into airplanes, and launch them toward the stage. The concert includes two halves, separated by a short intermission. In the first half, Folds will perform a standard setlist. In the second half, he’ll perform songs requested via paper airplanes launched onto the stage. Those attending are encouraged to bring their pre-made paper airplanes to the show, or they are welcome to use paper and pens made available at the merchandise table to make their own paper airplanes on site.

Christmas at the Musicals (Matinee)

13 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Christmas at the Musicals 2pm & 6pm Christmas at the Musicals is delighted to be returning to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 13th December for two performances at 2 pm and 6 pm. Starring Lauren Samuels (Wicked), Emma Hatton (Cats), Rob Houchen (Les Misérables) and Scott Davies (The Phantom of the Opera), accompanied live on stage by the Scottish Festival Orchestra and City of Glasgow Chorus, all under the watchful eye of excellent conductor and compère Stuart Morley, the concert will feature the most memorable West End and Broadway tunes to have graced the stage over the years, plus of course a little something extra to put you in the Christmas spirit. The 2025 concerts were a huge success so don’t delay, book today! ‘It was a wonderful evening and as we approached the end I shed a tear.’ The Independent ‘Like Eliza Doolittle who could have danced all night, I could have happily listened till dawn.’ Birmingham Post ‘This is a concert one really doesn’t want to end, but all too soon it does, leaving us with memories of a triumphant evening.' ReviewsHub

Christmas at the Musicals (Evening)

13 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Leo Sayer

10 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Leo Sayer: The Show Must Go On – 50th Anniversary Tour British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK celebrating his 50th anniversary in music. With this performance, Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can’t Stop Loving You, More Than I Can Say, Have You Ever Been in Love, The Show Must Go On and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. This is a hit packed, high energy evening not to miss

The Scottish Christmas Songbook

12 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

The Scottish Christmas Songbook is a joyful festive concert featuring Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Scottish Christmas Songbook Brass Ensemble. Bursting with seasonal favourites and celebratory energy, it’s the perfect night out to get you straight into the Christmas spirit.

Del Amitri

9 Nov 2026 - 20 Jun 2027

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Happens”, “Roll To Me” and many more.

Mogwai

20 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

25 years since their debut, Mogwai’s latest ‘As The Love Continues’ debuted at #1 in the UK Official Album Chart and is the band’s first top 10 in Billboard’s US Top Album Sales Chart released via their own label Rock Action Records. Mogwai have advanced without a plan since they were teenagers, there have been no secretive meetings to work out the master plan. It is rare to hear a band that has been going for this long, and have this many albums behind them - ten records in and still no disappointments or mistaken creative left turns. You may know what to expect, but you will never get the same. Both transcendent and surprising, Mogwai are still offering solace from the mundane, supplying the soundtrack to whatever movie you are making in your head.

John Waters

5 Feb 2027 - 9 Feb 2027

No matter what your pubic-politics are these days, you have to admit it’s time for everybody to go to extremes. John Waters is back on the road with a whole new radical comedy revival show whose sermon will beg the authorities to drop a net on both himself and his rabidly insane audience. Yes, they’re coming to take him away, ha-ha, ho-ho, hee-hee, but he doesn’t care. He knows his deviously demented fans will fight back with a limp-wrist fist. Nasty neuters, hetero hell-cats with benefits, flaming straight guys, butch twinks, diesels with measles, trans who dress as their masculinized moms and feminized fathers - they know they’re welcome here! Calling all rock’n’roll refugees, illegal space aliens, John Waters says climb on over the wall to the other side. He’s dressed to thrill and ready to rant about pro-punk conversion therapy, right-wing female-female impersonators, extreme amusement parks, even prank guerrilla placement of phony incendiary book titles in libraries that recently banned gay children’s classics. Yessir, the Duke of Dirt has reckless eyeballs and he’s lookin’ for you, lunatics! Let’s all drill a hole in our heads so we’re high forever and crash the Kennedy Center! His filth followers don’t get off, they get on you and scream, “Go! Go! Go to the John Waters show!” Going to Extremes. It’ll make you scream!

Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour

8 Nov 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own timeless hits. Tony Hadley returns to Glasgow this November - performing classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits mixed together with some Christmas favourites. Following the huge success of last year’s sold-out run, The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 will see Tony return to stages across the country delivering unforgettable performances of timeless jazz standards, swing favourites and 80s anthems in his unmistakable powerhouse voice, joined by the Fabulous TH Band and full brass section. Audiences can expect classics from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Elvis Presley, alongside his big band versions of True, Gold, and Through The Barricades. With The Christmas Big Band Tour, Tony brings the perfect night of classic swing and festive cheer, with a chance to soak up the glamour and enjoy a truly special evening out before Christmas. Former Spandau Ballet frontman and successful solo artist. Born in Islington, Tony Hadley was greatly inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra. When he was 17 years old, Hadley not only saw Ol’ Blue Eyes perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall, but also managed to get backstage and shake his hand. Not long after, Hadley co-founded and became the lead vocalist of Spandau Ballet. The members of the New Romantic band had all gone to school together. Spandau Ballet rose to prominence throughout the ’80s, having released eight top 10 UK albums and numerous top 10 singles including To Cut A Long Story Short, True, Gold, Only When You Leave and Through The Barricade.

Kim Wilde

12 Mar 2027 - 28 Mar 2027

Kim Wilde burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the classic Kids In America, a worldwide hit. This lead to a stunning career with over 30 million record sales spanning 12 albums and some of the most memorable hits of the 80s including Chequered Love, Cambodia, You Keep Me Hangin' On, You Came, Never Trust A Stranger and Four Letter Word. The 90s saw Kim continue to remain in the spotlight with the albums Love Moves and Love Is, featuring singles including Love Is Holy and the Bee Gee's classic If I Can't Have You from The Singles Collection 1981-1993. In 2013 Kim released the beautiful and critically acclaimed, Wilde Winter Songbook album, which featured her favourite Christmas and winter-inspired songs, both cover versions and original material. With Radio Two playing Hey Mister Snowman at Christmas, Kim played a few select Christmas shows in both the UK and Holland, which she repeated with the release of the special edition of the album the following year.

Outlander in Concert

14 Feb 2027 - 17 Feb 2027

Outlander in Concert brings sweeping orchestral drama and evocative themes to a stirring live performance. Do you ever feel as if everything is pointing you towards something...space, time, history? For longtime Outlander fans, these words feel like home. As the global phenomenon reaches its conclusion in 2026, its heart continues to beat on stage with Outlander in Concert. The officially licensed live concert experience was created in collaboration with its showrunner Matthew B. Roberts and original Emmy Award winning composer Bear McCreary. Like the stones of Craigh na Dun that carried Claire through time to Jamie, this symphonic experience guides audiences through love and loss, past and future, Scotland and beyond. The iconic score by Bear McCreary takes centerstage, performed live by an orchestra, while the series’ most stirring moments unfold on a cinema sized screen. Outlander in Concert celebrates the show’s rich heritage, its timeless characters, the sweeping landscapes that made us fall in love, and a tasting experience from Sassenach Spirits. Premiering in Scotland, the heart and home of Outlander, Echoes of The Highlands will fill the air, reminding us that this is not the end... but just the beginning. Officially licensed by Sony Pictures Television and in collaboration with official broadcaster Starz, this concert is a love letter to the story that captured millions of hearts across the world. Through time. Through love. Through music.

The Overtones - Jivin' Home For Christmas

22 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

The Overtones are back - and they’re Jivin’ Home for Christmas!

RSNO 2026/27: Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No2

14 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Experience more than just a brief encounter with Scotland’s National Orchestra tonight. Dorothy Howell’s Lamia is a musical fairy tale with a gorgeous twist. Meanwhile, Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto is a world of dark passions and endless melodies, played tonight by the extraordinary Roman Borisov. And Elgar’s magnificent First Symphony begins with one of the greatest tunes ever written by a British composer and just gets better and better. With Music Director Thomas Sondergard in charge, prepare to be swept away.

RSNO 2026/27: Pictures at an Exhibition

12 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

All music paints pictures, but Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition takes them to the next level. Dancing chickens, glowing skulls, witches, gnomes and the sound of a thousand bells -they’re all here, large as life, and to see them you only have to listen. But that’s just one highlight of an evening that opens in Poland with a love letter from Chopin played by the amazing Rafał Blechacz and features a real surprise from Scotland’s own Thea Musgrave. A guaranteed sighting of Nessie? Hearing is believing!

RSNO 2026/27 Chamber Series: Rafał Blechacz Piano Recital

13 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

‘I really want to show that Chopin’s music is very close to my heart,’ says the award-winning Polish pianist Rafał Blechacz, but that’s not the only reason why the New York Times called him ‘one of the major artists of his generation’. Blechacz brings a special magic to everything he touches and this solo recital features the poetry and passion of his beloved Chopin. But first, Beethoven: piano music doesn’t get any more romantic than the famous Moonlight Sonata.

Rsno 2026/27: Christmas Concert Featuring the Snowman (Matinee)

19 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

RSNO 2026/27: Christmas Concert featuring The Snowman Saturday 19th December 2026 2pm & 6pm Karen Ní Bhroin Conductor Hugh Dennis Presenter RSNO Youth Chorus & RSNO Changed Voices Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! This family-friendly concert is packed full of your favourite sing-along carols and festive melodies, including Consider the Penguin and The Twelve Days of Christmas. Plus, don’t miss the enchanting film The Snowman shown on the big screen, accompanied by the Orchestra and narrated by our special star guest, Hugh Dennis. It’s the perfect start to your Christmas! Supported by ScotRail

Rsno 2026/27: Christmas Concert Featuring the Snowman (Evening)

19 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

RSNO Christmas Concert featuring The Snowman Saturday 19th December 2026 2pm & 6pm Karen Ní Bhroin Conductor Hugh Dennis Presenter RSNO Training Choir, RSNO Chorus & RSNO Chorus Academy Glasgow Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! This family-friendly concert is packed full of your favourite sing-along carols and festive melodies, including Consider the Penguin and The Twelve Days of Christmas. Plus, don’t miss the enchanting film The Snowman shown on the big screen, accompanied by the Orchestra and narrated by our special star guest, Hugh Dennis. It’s the perfect start to your Christmas! Supported by ScotRail

RSNO 2026/27: Handel’s Messiah

2 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2027

Handel’s Messiah isn’t just a masterpiece: it’s a national treasure. Ev’ry Valley, For Unto Us a Child is Born and, of course, the Hallelujah Chorus - everyone already knows at least some of the tunes. To hear the whole thing performed live is a life-affirming experience and today, with the RSNO, four world-class singers and our magnificent Chorus, every note will feel fresh. Whether this is your first Messiah, or your hundredth, there’s no more joyful way to start the new year.

RSNO 2026/27 Chamber Series: Trombone Quartet & RSNO Youth Chorus

7 Feb 2027 - 7 Feb 2027

It’s not often the trombones take the spotlight at the front of the stage. This February, don’t miss our trombone quartet as they come together for an afternoon of brass without limits. Under the leadership of Principal Trombone Dávur Juul Magnussen, expect a concert filled with atmosphere, serenity (in Arvo Pärt’s beautiful Summa) and raw energy. And joy, too - because the RSNO’s fabulous Youth Chorus will be joining in the party, and we’ve heard that they have a few surprises in store...

RSNO 2026/27: Romantic Valentine’s: Grieg’s Piano Concerto

13 Feb 2027 - 13 Feb 2027

Music is the food of love, and for Valentine’s weekend we’re cooking up a feast. Grieg’s phenomenally popular Piano Concerto sits at the heart of this concert and we’re thrilled to welcome star pianist Jonathan Mamora to perform it especially for you. Relax and enjoy an intoxicating evening of the most romantic music imaginable. Mahler’s dreamy idyll, Tchaikovsky’s star-crossed lovers, and the endless passion of Tristan und Isolde - this is music to make the heart melt and the spirit soar, wrapped in the silken sound of a full orchestra and served up with style by conductor Clelia Cafiero.

RSNO 2026/27: Beethoven Five

20 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2027

It’s raw feeling. It’s rock ’n’ roll. It’s a revolution in four notes. It’s Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony: music that makes the composer the star, with no emotion off limit. If you’ve heard it before, you’ll know that you can never hear it often enough; if you haven’t - well, you’re in for the ride of your life. Thomas Sondergard conducts it tonight, along with Walton’s movie classic and the ear-tingling sonic adventures of Lutosławski’s Cello Concerto, played by the fabulous Pablo Ferrández. Don’t miss it.

RSNO 2026/27: A Celebration of Steve Reich

6 Mar 2027 - 6 Mar 2027

I am wide awake: the mind is listening. There’s a reason why Steve Reich is a living legend - he’s the composer who broke music down to its raw elements and then rebuilt it, transforming the way we listen. Scottish percussion superstar Colin Currie leads a dancing, shimmering salute to a true icon, including the mind-expanding 1983 epic The Desert Music. Experience minimalism taken to the maximum: the sounds that made our century, in all their power, rhythm and beauty.

RSNO 2026/27 Chamber Series: Colin Currie: The Inspiration of Reich

7 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2027

If you can hit it, you can make music with it - and in the hands of Scottish percussion superstar Colin Currie, anything’s possible. A team of RSNO musicians joins Currie for an afternoon concert with a transatlantic flavour, all inspired by a giant among living composers, Steve Reich. Pieces of wood, aluminium bars, the chime of the marimba and the otherworldly atmosphere of an airport lounge: with a bit of magic, they can all create music. And Currie has wizardry to spare.

RSNO 2026/27: Carmina Burana

13 Mar 2027 - 13 Mar 2027

You can’t beat Fate, so let’s eat, drink and behave very badly indeed! That’s the basic story in Carl Orff’s outrageous Carmina Burana - an ear-filling, roof-raising musical celebration featuring the powerful O Fortuna. Sir James MacMillan conducts the RSNO’s choruses in his own fiery celebration of the power of music, Timotheus, Bacchus and Cecilia, and shares a new kind of spring song from one of Scotland’s most original young composers.

RSNO 2026/27: Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé

17 Apr 2027 - 17 Apr 2027

In ancient Greece, a boy and a girl discover the miracle of love, and all of nature seems to burst with rapturous, shimmering life. This is Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, and for Thomas Sondergard it’s the crowning glory of a whole concert devoted to the joy, the magic and the sheer wonder of sound. First, though, Lili Boulanger captures the perfumes of a spring morning, and Szymanowski scatters notes like jewels. Sounds gorgeous? Just wait until you hear it.

RSNO 2026/27: Stravinsky's Rite of Spring

24 Apr 2027 - 24 Apr 2027

‘Mesmerising’; ‘Compelling’; ‘Sean Shibe may steal your heart’. When all the critics agree, you know something special is happening. Experience the artistry of Edinburgh-born guitarist Sean Shibe as he premieres the brand-new electric guitar concerto by composer David Fennessy. Expect the unexpected at the beating heart of a concert that begins with Ravel dancing on a volcano and ends with Stravinsky’s explosive The Rite of Spring - the ballet that started a riot.

RSNO 2026/27 Chamber Series: Wind Dectet Plays Brahms

2 May 2027 - 2 May 2027

Great things come in small packages. There are only ten players in this afternoon’s concert, but between them they can conjure up worlds. The teenage Benjamin Britten strides out with style, while high in the Alps on a perfect summer morning, the Swiss composer Arthur Honegger sits back and enjoys the view. And then the RSNO Wind Dectet plays Brahms’ First Serenade - a portrait of a genius in holiday mood, full of great tunes and musical jokes. Come and join the fun!

RSNO 2026/27: Sibelius One

8 May 2027 - 8 May 2027

Cleopatra, the fabled queen. Salomé, the ultimate temptress. Ophelia, Shakespeare’s gentle, lovelorn heroine. For the French composers Mel Bonis and Hector Berlioz, the great women of legend and literature were an endless source of inspiration, and tonight we’ll hear them come alive. Glasgow’s international award-winning mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor stars as the fearless queen of Egypt, before guest conductor Edward Gardner sweeps us off to Finland for the elemental power and glowing colours of Sibelius’ tempestuous First Symphony. Stirring stuff, performed with passion and style. Plus don’t miss our special side-by-side performance with the young musicians of Sistema Scotland.

RSNO 2026/27: Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony

15 May 2027 - 15 May 2027

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony came to him one summer night in the ruins of Holyrood. A stirring musical portrait of Scotland, expect big tunes, rich orchestration and whole worlds of emotion. And who better to paint it today than Jörg Widmann: livewire conductor, dazzling composer and clarinettist extraordinaire? Every one of those talents is on display tonight, and trust us, you simply have to hear him for yourself.

RSNO 2026/27 Chamber Series: Beth Taylor Recital: L'heure exquise

16 May 2027 - 16 May 2027

Once in a generation - if we’re lucky - a voice comes along that’s in a class of its own. Beth Taylor was born in Glasgow, and since making the grand final of Cardiff Singer of the World in 2023, it’s become clear that her gorgeous, heart-warming sound is destined to astonish the world. But don’t take our word for it: hear for yourself this afternoon as she performs a magical sequence of songs from Britain, Austria and France. Prepare to be enchanted.

RSNO 2026/27: Season Finale: Mahler Three

22 May 2027 - 22 May 2027

‘What love tells me’: that’s how Mahler described the rapturous finale of his Third Symphony. But he has to get there first, and along the way trumpets call, stars shine and a children’s choir turns into a jubilant peal of bells. In short, anything can happen - and in this huge, glowing extravaganza of a symphony, it usually does! With Music Director Thomas Sondergard, mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor, members of the RSNO and RSNO Youth Choruses and a supersized orchestra, it’s an unforgettable way to end our Concert Season.

RSNO 2026/27: Chorus Jamboree

6 Jun 2027 - 6 Jun 2027

Sing it loud! When hundreds of singers come together in a great choir, there’s no sound on earth to touch it. The RSNO’s big, brilliant family of choirs is at the centre of everything we do, and today they come together from across Scotland for a shared afternoon of singing and celebration - and you’re invited too! From the 120-strong RSNO Chorus to the energy and inspiration of our youth, community and workplace choirs, this will be something special.

The Big Christmas Sing-a-long with Aled Jones & Alexander Armstrong

24 Nov 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season with The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this heartwarming live experience promises an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and Christmas cheer. One of the UK’s most iconic voices, Aled Jones will perform some beloved highlights including his signature rendition of Walking in the Air, alongside a selection of classic carols that have become synonymous with the festive season. Joining him on stage is English comedian, actor, television presenter and bass-baritone singer Alexander Armstrong, whose rich vocals and natural charm promises to bring humour, warmth, and festive sparkle to every performance. Audiences will be invited to put on their favourite Christmas jumper and sing along with them both to a joyful mix of traditional Christmas carols, modern festive favourites, and timeless seasonal classics in the most Christmas of settings. Aled Jones MBE has had an extraordinary career over the past four decades. He is the original crossover star, has sung for the Pope and the Royal Family, has received an MBE, released over 40 albums, with over 10 million album sales and has over 40 Silver, Gold and Platinum Discs. After beginning his career at the age of 12, Aled became one of the world’s most successful boy sopranos, releasing 12 hit albums in 4 years, he was the first classical artist to have 2 albums in the Top 5 of the Official Album Charts. Aled has built an extensive career as a TV and radio presenter and hosts one of the nations most loved Classic FM shows and BBC1 Songs of Praise - all whilst continuing to record and tour. Last year, Aled also released his third book, Aled’s Book of Blessings for 2026 and is working on his next book release. Alexander Armstrong is best known as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, who had series on Channel 4 and BBC1. As well as hosting Classic FM’s flagship weekday mid-morning programme, Alexander continues to be a regular on the BBC series Have I Got News For You, having hosted more than 40 times and helms the hugely popular TV quiz show Pointless on BBC1. More recently, he has found success as a travel presenter, he makes his 5th travel series for Channel 5 in the US in Summer ‘26. He published his bestselling debut children’s novel, Evenfall: The Golden Linnet, in 2024 and the follow-up in the Evenfall series, The Tempest Stone in February 2026. The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long will capture the true spirit of Christmas, offering a magical evening filled of festive cheer and uplifting songs that everyone can join in with!

Wet Wet Wet

7 Feb 2027 - 29 Oct 2027

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too. It reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart and featured the hit singles “Wishing I Was Lucky”, “Sweet Little Mystery”, “Angel Eyes” and “Temptation”. The record went multi-platinum in […]

José González

26 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027

It’s easy to overlook the fact that, despite only three solo albums in 18 years, José González has packed out distinguished venues from Sydney to Tallinn – via Berlin, Barcelona and Rio De Janeiro – and even sold out London’s prestigious, 4000+ capacity Royal Albert Hall a full three years after his last acclaimed collection, 2015’s Vestiges & Claws. He has sung with Sia (on Zero 7’s The Garden), dominated the soundtrack to Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, seen his irresistible cover of The Knife’s ‘Heartbeats’ employed in one of the century-so-far’s most striking advertising campaigns (for Sony BRAVIA), won Best Song in a Game for ‘Far Away’ (included in Red Dead Redemption) at the 2010 Spike VGA Awards, and recently his cover of Massive Attack’s ‘Teardrop’ was featured in an iconic scene in The Last Dance, Netflix’s recent documentary about Michael Jordan. He has earned platinum and gold records in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and his Swedish homeland and he recently hit the milestone of a billion streams on Spotify alone.

Yes

2 May 2027 - 16 May 2027

Yes, one of the most innovative of all prog-rock bands, and true legends of the genre, have announced a 8-date UK tour. The show will comprise two sets by the band with full production and a high definition video wall. The first will feature favourite classic tracks from YES’ extensive catalogue. The second will feature Relayer, the seventh studio album by Yes, and one of the band’s most distinctive. Relayer marked a slight change in direction as Patrick Moraz replaced Rick Wakeman on keyboards bringing an edgier, avant-garde feel to the album. This was perfect for the opening track Gates Of Delirium, almost 22 minutes in length, with its battle scene featuring the keyboard of Moraz and Steve Howe’s guitar. The battle gives way to the beautiful closing ballad Soon, a prayer for peace and hope. The album continues with Sound Chaser, a prog-rock-jazz fusion experiment heavily influenced by Moraz’s style and To Be Over, a calm and gentle conclusion to the album, based on a melody by Steve Howe.

The City of Glasgow Chorus - Christmas Cracker

20 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

The City of Glasgow Chorus are thrilled to return with their popular Christmas Cracker concert, under the baton of Paul Keohone and accompanied by the City of Glasgow Concert Orchestra. Come along for traditional and modern Christmas music, complete with audience sing-a-longs!

Kings of Convenience

17 May 2027 - 25 May 2027

Kings of Convenience is a Norwegian indie folk-pop duo from Bergen, formed in the late 1990s by schoolmates Eirik Glambek Bøe and Erlend Øye.

Buena Vista Live

15 Jan 2027 - 22 May 2027

Buena Vista Live takes you through a journey of Cuban musical heritage. Get ready to dance the night away with some dough. You will go home lighter than you came in. Step into a vibrant world of Cuban rhythms and melodies with Buena Vista Social Club live revue, the legendary Cuban music renowned for its authentic and soulful performances. Originating from the heart of Havana, the original Buena Vista Social Club has become synonymous with the rich cultural tapestry of Cuba, capturing the essence of its music and history.

Punch Brothers

14 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2027

Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.” Over the years, they’ve become pioneers in modern string music, with albums like Antifogmatic (2010), Who’s Feeling Young Now (2012) and The Phosphorescent Blues (2015) showcasing their genre-defying sound. Rolling Stone praised their work as “wild virtuosity used for more than just virtuosity,” cementing their reputation as trailblazers in contemporary acoustic music. Most Recently, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show, “The Energy Curfew Music Hour”. Season One is available on all podcast platforms, with Season Two exclusively out on Audible. Presented by Serious. This is an 18+ event.

Skipinnish

3 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Skipinnish are without a doubt one of Scotland’s most exciting exports. Riding an ever-growing wave of popularity, the band has gone from strength to strength since the launch of their album, The Seventh Wave, in 2017. With hit after hit of self penned songs and a strong mix of powerful bagpipe, fiddle and accordion led tune sets, they encompass the very best of traditional and contemporary Celtic music and their energetic live shows continue to captivate audiences all over the UK and Europe.

The Legend of Korra in Concert

31 Jan 2027 - 4 Feb 2027

Enjoy a special orchestral celebration of The Legend of Korra, the acclaimed sequel series to Avatar: The Last Airbender. Fans are invited to experience Korra's world through a live symphonic performance synchronized with HD projections of memorable scenes from the series. The story’s dynamic action and emotional storytelling merge with a score featuring classical orchestration and jazz, electronic, and world music influences. Emmy Award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman's genre-defying compositions reflect the series' more modern setting and complex themes. “The music of The Legend of Korra explores a very different emotional and musical landscape than Avatar: The Last Airbender, blending orchestral, jazz, and electronic influences to reflect Korra’s more modern world. Hearing that score performed live brings a new level of energy to the music and allows audiences to experience the story in a completely different way.” - Jeremy Zuckerman Running for four seasons (52 episodes) The Legend of Korra follows a powerful young hero as she strives to live up to the legacy of her predecessor Avatar Aang while using her mastery of all four elements to confront political and spiritual unrest in a modernizing world. Since its debut, The Legend of Korra has remained a favourite among fans of the Avatar Legends universe, expanding the franchise with new characters and deeper mythology. With global interest in the Avatar franchise reignited by the Netflix live-action series and Avatar Studios' upcoming animated films and series, The Legend of Korra in Concert arrives in time to capture a new wave of excitement and nostalgia. The Legend of Korra in Concert comes from the producers of global touring sensations Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert and Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert - The 20th Anniversary Tour, which together have sold more than a half million tickets across more than 25 countries, and established the franchise as one of the most successful live-to-film, animated concert tours in the world. The new tour coincides with the 15th anniversary of The Legend of Korra, which premiered on Nickelodeon in 2012.

Sonic Live in Concert

18 Dec 2026 - 22 Feb 2027

Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists will perform an array of the incredible and defining songs from throughout the games as well as instrumental renditions of fan favourites from the Genesis era to now as they accompany the most exciting moments from across the games. From Green Hill Zone to "Undefeatable," there's no better way to celebrate Sonic's rich history. Audiences can expect musical Easter eggs woven into the arrangements and an electrifying production, adding an extra layer of discovery that brings Sonic’s world vividly to life on stage. The concert also highlights the creative legacy behind Sonic's music from legendary composers Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani, whose work has helped define Sonic's sound across generations. This is a must-see show for Sonic fans!

Down for the Count Swing Orchestra: Swing Into Christmas

28 Nov 2026 - 29 Dec 2026

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra returns with its much-loved annual seasonal treat, "Swing Into Christmas"! Gather your loved ones for a joyful set of festive and non-festive classics as you’ve never experienced them before. This is a Christmas spectacular like no other – the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists, the acclaimed “big band with strings” recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland in a unique extravaganza of music, stories and on-stage camaraderie which has endeared the ensemble to audiences up and down the country year after year. Audiences of all ages will be captivated by fresh arrangements of iconic songs such as "Let It Snow", "This Christmas", "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "New York, New York" alongside many other favourites – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style. The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK's most highly-regarded vintage ensembles, having sold out numerous shows. It may be cold outside, but a night with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is guaranteed to leave you in the warm glow of the holiday spirit.

Al Compas Del Querer - Flamenco

15 Jan 2027 - 19 Mar 2027

Award-winning flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez returns with the UK premiere of his brand-new album and production, Al Compas del Querer, a deeply personal and emotionally charged journey through the life of one of flamenco’s most celebrated touring artists.

The Night Sky Show

15 Nov 2026 - 29 Jan 2028

The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos. Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will be a truly fun, entertaining and memorable evening. Helping you understand and enjoy the heavens above and universe beyond. Helpful for the next time you’re looking up at the night sky stargazing, or when you just look up and wonder. For one thing, we’ll skip the heavy going science and hard to follow explanations. The Universe and everything within will be presented in an entertaining and easily absorbed way. An amazing show for everyone! This won’t be a boring astronomy talk. The Night Sky Show is a theatrical performance anyone can enjoy! Learn about the constellations, stars, planets and the deeper cosmos. The sheer scale of the universe and the mythology and stories of the night sky. Presented by Adrian West - A passionate and experienced astronomer. Better known as VirtualAstro on twitter and Facebook. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on social media. He’s passionate about the night sky and inspiring people to look up by being interesting, down-to-earth and fun! Adrian has written many astronomy and space related articles for various popular online science magazines. He has also written guides and articles for the BBC, Met office and National Trust to name a few. You can regularly find him pointing things out to people in the night sky. If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you. So let's explore!

Giovanni - Unstoppable

14 Feb 2027 - 23 May 2027

He’s back… and more unstoppable than ever. Giovanni Pernice returns in 2027 with his electrifying new live tour – unstoppable. The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner has captivated audiences across the UK with his extraordinary talent, charm and showmanship. Now, he’s pushing boundaries once again in a brand-new production. Since his UK Strictly Come Dancing debut in 2015, Giovanni has become one of the show’s most iconic and beloved professionals of all time, winning hearts nationwide with his unmatched skill and magnetic stage presence. In unstoppable, Giovanni is joined by a sensational cast of world-class dancers and West End performers, creating a breathtaking theatrical experience filled with jaw-dropping choreography, powerful storytelling and dazzling production. This is more than a dance show – it’s a celebration of resilience, passion and the relentless pursuit of excellence. A spectacular show of non-stop action-packed entertainment – prepare to be amazed. Dancer. Performer. Showman. Giovanni is unstoppable.

Belle and Sebastian

11 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

If there were a need for poster boys and girls for the accidental popstar, twee indie poppers Belle & Sebastian would fit the bill. The Scottish outfit, formed around the songs of Stuart Murdoch, built a reputation on jangling guitars, winsome melodies and poetic lyrics about the mundanity of life, all without any intent towards building any kind of reputation at all.

Hindley Street Country Club

14 Apr 2027 - 24 Apr 2027

Hailed as the greatest cover band in the world, Australian collective Hindley Street Country Club are heading across the UK in autumn!

The Classic Rock Show

13 Jan 2027 - 21 Feb 2027

‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!’ From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meatloaf plus much much more. Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, ‘The Classic Rock Show’ brings the original recordings back to life on stage; with a huge sound and light show to match. Culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.

Dunedin Consort - Matthew Passion

25 Mar 2027 - 25 Mar 2027

Bach: Matthew Passion 300 Johann Sebastian Bach Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - John Butt Director & Harpsichord - Anna Dennis soprano - James Hall countertenor - Nicholas Mulroy Evangelist - Matthew Brook Christus - RSNO youth chorus Bach’s Matthew Passion was first performed on Good Friday 1727. Amidst the drama of betrayal, trial, judgement, and crucifixion, there runs a thread of love, both human and divine. Eight singers and two orchestras work together and apart to narrate, comment, and reflect on the last days of Jesus’ life. Join us this Eastertide to celebrate 300 years of this extraordinary work.

Dunedin Consort - Handel Messiah

16 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

- George Frideric Handel Mesiah, HWV 56 - Matthew Truscott violin & director - Rowan Pierce soprano - Anita Monserrat mezzo-soprano - Ed Lyon tenor - Marcus Farnsworth baritone - Paul Whittaker BSL interpreter It’s no surprise that Handel’s Messiah continues to draw audiences back year after year. There is nothing quite like it. Although the Hallelujah chorus has become the work’s calling card, Handel wrote every note to impress and astound his listeners. Its choruses are as grand as anything Handel ever composed, the solo writing profoundly moving, the drama powerful and compelling. Performed ‘the Dunedin way’ as Handel would have first heard it, with a small orchestra, a team of twelve singers and soloists who step out from the chorus, there are few more uplifting ways to celebrate the festive season.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

29 Dec 2026 - 8 May 2027

The Glenn Miller Orchestra features the same stage line-up as Glenn Miller’s original big band, and has been playing his legendary music for years. They’re joined by jazz vocalists Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter for a festive forties celebration sure to get your feet a-tappin’.

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

30 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams. Experience the best of Hans Zimmer and John Williams as the London Concert Orchestra and conductor Anthony Inglis bring to life the legendary scores that have defined the cinematic landscape for decades. This thrilling concert features music from the most iconic films, pitting the epic soundscapes of Zimmer against the timeless melodies of Williams. Relive unforgettable moments with music from; The Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T, Gladiator, Interstellar, War Horse, Jurassic Park and many more... Feel the power, emotion, and excitement of these world-renowned soundtracks, performed by a live orchestra. Whether you’re a fan of Zimmer’s bold, immersive style or Williams’ timeless, iconic themes, this concert offers the ultimate showdown in film music. Don’t miss your chance to experience The Music of Zimmer vs Williams live!

Rangers Legends Live!: 9 in a Row 30th Anniversary Show

10 May 2027 - 10 May 2027

Relive the Glory. Hear the Stories. Celebrate the Legends. Thirty years after one of the greatest achievements in Scottish football, the heroes who delivered Rangers' legendary 9 in a Row reunite for one unforgettable night. This is your chance to step inside one of the most successful eras in Rangers history as six club legends take to the stage to share the untold stories, dressing room secrets, hilarious memories and defining moments behind a team that became immortal. From title-winning triumphs and Old Firm battles to life under the pressure of making history, you'll hear it all directly from the men who lived it. Appearing live: - Terry Butcher - Mark Hateley - John Brown - Ian Durrant - Trevor Steven - Graham Roberts Expect exclusive stories you've never heard before, plenty of laughs, audience Q&A, and a unique opportunity to celebrate the players who helped build a Rangers dynasty.

Tubular Bells Live in Concert

1 Mar 2027 - 22 Mar 2027

Celebrating the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical pieces Over the past few years Tubular Bells I, II & III in concert has become the ultimate live celebration of this trilogy of legendary albums, as well as the gold standard for album revisit shows. The 2027 UK tour will feature an expansive live group led and arranged by Oldfield’s longterm collaborator Robin Smith. Performances will include the whole of Tubular Bells I in full, along with extended sections of Tubular Bells II and III, plus the worldwide hit single Moonlight Shadow. One of the most pioneering and influential musicians of all time, Mike Oldfield’s visionary Tubular Bells series spans three albums over 27 years. Tubular Bells was created in 1971 and released in 1973; Tubular Bells II was released in 1992 (the filmed premiere from Edinburgh Castle remains one of the most viewed musical events ever); and Tubular Bells III was released in 1998 (with the excerpt of Far Above the Clouds featured in the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony). Please note Mike Oldfield will not be appearing at this event Presented by Senbla

Dementia Friendly Concert: Neil Sturgeon - 60s/70s Classics

11 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Music is a powerful tool that can often kick-start the brain and unlock memories. Join us for this free, accessible performance, designed especially for people living with dementia. Neil Sturgeon is a songwriter with a wide spanning career which has seen him play many notable venues and events as well as performing extensively with his acoustic guitar in hundreds of health & care settings around Scotland.

Dementia Friendly Concert: Niamh Corkey

20 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Dementia Friendly Concert with Niamh Corkey - Traditional Folk Songs and Jazz Standards Niamh Corkey is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Kingdom of Fife, now based in Glasgow. Raised by a family of keen folk musicians, she has since woven her Scottish and Irish traditional roots with the passions for jazz, country and classical music that she has discovered along the way.

Dementia Friendly Concert: Isla Ratcliff & Evie Waddell – Scottish Traditional Music

19 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2027

Isla Ratcliff and Evie Waddell perform unique arrangements of Scottish traditional music, combining Scots and Gaelic songs, fiddle, piano, stepdance and BSL. They have a striking blend of voices and a distinctive approach and attitude to traditional music.

Dementia Friendly Concert: Grace Morton- Gaelic Traditional Music

26 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2027

Grace grew up on the Northwest coast of Skye, where singing and playing instruments were as important as any other subject in school and at the heart of community life. She learnt guitar from her dad and followed in his footsteps as a songwriter. Since an early age Grace has honed this craft - drawn to writing songs with a focus on honesty, storytelling, place and emotional connection.

The McDougalls: Christmas in Toyland

24 Dec 2026 - 24 Dec 2026

A Musical Show for all the Family - Live on Stage! Choo Choo! All aboard the Toyland Train and join Scotland’s top children’s theatre company for a fun-filled Christmas extravaganza - back by popular demand! Join Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit as they set off on a festive adventure to the land of lost toys. They need YOUR help to return the toys to their owners before Christmas! Packed with singalong songs such as Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and lots of audience participation this is the perfect Christmas treat for your little ones (and grown ups too!). Bring your teddy bear to the show for this perfect introduction to live theatre. Find out more by following The McDougalls on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. Created and Performed by Ruairidh Forde & Ryan Moir.

Lang Lang

25 Apr 2027 - 7 Dec 2027

Lang Lang, one of the worlds leading figures in modern classical music and star of Channel 4s The Piano, will take to the stage for two exceptional performances this autumn, as he masterfully recreates one of the greatest masterpieces of keyboard literature, Bachs The Goldberg Variations. Lang Lang The Goldberg Variations brings to life Lang Langs The Goldberg Variations album in a thrilling live environment. Ive been studying this work for more than 20 years, and recording it has been a lifelong dream, Ive never spent so much time on one piece, explains Lang Lang of The Goldberg Variations. Ive moved into new terrain with the Goldberg Variations and really immersed myself fully in this project. The Goldberg Variations is, in the words of musicologist John Gillespie, the crowning achievement of the Baroque keyboard. On one level it is simply a beautiful piece of keyboard music; on another, its construction and inventiveness make it resemble a musical Rubiks Cube. As a pianist, Lang Lang went on a long and inspirational process to feel the depth and beauty of this outstanding piece of musical craftmanship from Bach. The Goldberg Variations are exceptional: this is the most creative and, crucially, the most multidimensional work in the keyboard repertoire, says Lang Lang; and for two extraordinary evenings, Lang Lang will traverse his audiences through this mesmerising and breathtaking Bach journey. Lang Lang The Goldberg Variations is not to be missed.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac - 50th Anniversary Tour

23 Feb 2027 - 31 Jul 2027

Note for note, and in its entirety, plus all the greatest hits Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, the Rumours of Fleetwood Mac show is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Vanessa Williams

18 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027

Accompanied by her incredible band of world-class musicians, Vanessa will take you on her musical journey, from her 1988 chart debut, through to her latest album, via her iconic stage performances on Broadway and in London’s West End. Featuring music from Into The Woods, Kiss of the Spiderwoman and After Midnight, plus all her beloved hits including The Right Stuff, Colours of the Wind, The Sweetest Days, Running Back To You, Legs (Keep Dancing) and of course, Save The Best For Last, Vanessa will share stories from her illustrious career spanning music, film, TV and stage, with maybe a few surprises too! So, book now for this rare opportunity to see Vanessa Williams live in concert across the UK in February 2027.

Val Mcdermid & Jo Sharp: This Door of the Seas

11 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Join internationally bestselling author Val McDermid and Geographer Royal for Scotland Jo Sharp for an illuminating conversation about their new co-authored novella, This Door of the Seas. The Darien Venture was the singular event at the end of the seventeenth century that fundamentally altered Scotland’s future. It took place on the other side of the world, amid the jungle-coastline at the junction between the continents of North and South America. And most of us know next to nothing about it. Now it’s time to remedy that. In this revelatory novella, the story of Scotland’s only trading colony is traced, which turned from a dream of prosperity to a nightmare that bankrupted an already impoverished nation and propelled it towards political union with England. Written as a series of letters home from expedition scientist Dr James Wallace to his wife Eliza and Sir Robert Sibbald, the first Geographer Royal, this epistolary tale offers a devastating account of the forces that doomed the endeavour and completely changed the history of the British Isles in the process. 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ticket options: Ticket only & Ticket and Book (to be collected at event)

Emeli Sandé

25 Jan 2027 - 20 Feb 2027

Emeli Sandé is one of Britain’s most successful living songwriters. Her debut album Our Version of Events, which sold over 5.4 million copies to date, was the biggest selling album in the UK of 2012, the second biggest selling of 2013, and is certified platinum eight times in the UK and Ireland. Emeli followed it with critically acclaimed Long Live The Angels in 2016, the Kingdom Coming EP in 2017 and Real Life in 2019. With 19 million singles sold including 3 x UK No. 1 singles, 6 million albums and four BRIT awards (including Best Female twice), Emeli received an MBE for Services to Music in 2018 and in July 2019 she became the University of Sunderland’s Chancellor. In between her own records, she has recently collaborated with UK rap and grime giants, including Bugzy Malone’s ‘Welcome to the Hood’ and Ghett’s ‘Sonya’, featured on his Mercury Prize-nominated record Conflict of Interest. Other collaborations that span Emeli’s career include Kendrick Lamar, Giggs, Loski, Wretch 32, Wiley, Jools Holland, Nile Rodgers and many more.

The Magic of Motown

11 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2027

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme. Dancing may happen throughout this show.

Xmas On The Dancefloor

5 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

Featuring guest star and Strictly sensation Gorka Márquez alongside a stunning cast of world-class dancers, singers and the fabulous XMAS DOLLS. This dazzling new show brings iconic festive hits to life with breathtaking choreography, powerhouse vocals and non-stop energy. From Mariah Carey and Slade to the Spice Girls, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Michael Bublé and many more, it’s a high-energy celebration packed with glitz, glamour and Christmas magic. This is Christmas - turned all the way up!

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir - This Is Home

4 Mar 2027 - 10 Apr 2027

Following an extraordinary year that has taken them from muddy fields and tractor cabs to one of the biggest stages on British television, The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir will next embark on a major UK headline tour in March and April 2027. The tour will see them perform their own original music alongside the soaring, emotionally charged arrangements that have become their trademark. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir began with a simple call-out from Jeremy Clarkson, looking for farmers to sing on a Hawkstone beer advert. More than 40 farmers and agricultural workers came together, many accustomed to spending their working lives alone in tractors, barns and fields and something unexpected happened. What began as a group of strangers singing together became something far bigger. Under the musical direction of Simon Gwilliam and Lizzie Deane, the choir entered the 19th series of Britain’s Got Talent, delivering a hugely emotional audition performance of Elbow’s 'One Day Like This' , moving the audience and judges to tears. Then, in May 2026, they did something no choir had achieved before. Rather than returning with another cover, The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir stepped onto the final stage to perform their own original song, 'This Is Home'’ - a song rooted in farming, belonging, community and the place they call home. The British public voted them the winners, making them the first choir to ever win Britain’s Got Talent. Defined by enormous harmonies, raw emotion and the unmistakable weight of lived experience behind every performance, The Hawkstone Farmers Choir have developed into far more than a television success story. They are an increasingly powerful voice for rural Britain - celebrating the people, communities and landscapes at the heart of British farming while refusing to shy away from the realities facing the industry. Farming remains one of the UK’s most isolated professions: long hours, financial and environmental uncertainty and a culture in which difficult conversations have not always come easily. As friendships developed within the choir, so did honest conversations about the pressures of agricultural life and mental health. Today, The Hawkstone Farmers Choir are using their collective voice to help bring those conversations into the open. This is a group of ordinary people at the centre of an extraordinary story.

The GSA Choir Christmas Concert

5 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2026

One extraordinary sound. A new commission. A Christmas concert unlike any other. This Christmas, come and hear 150 singers fill the hall with music that moves between the familiar and the new. The GSA Choir’s Christmas concert brings together three very different musical worlds: the timeless choral writing of Benjamin Britten, the contemporary imagination of Jay Capperauld , and a brand-new work written especially for the GSA Choir. At the heart of the programme is the world premiere of Stars, a new commission by composer, Kim Porter , setting words by poet, Marjorie Pickthall. Looking up from a winter landscape, Pickthall’s poem moves from the slender moon and Orion to the vastness of the night sky. Porter’s new setting gives those words a new musical life; written for the GSA Choir and heard in performance for the very first time. Alongside Stars, we’ll perform Jay Capperauld’s The Winter’s Brightening and Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, one of the great works of the Christmas choral repertoire. And, because Christmas should still be fun, expect some familiar festive favourites along the way.

Sixties Gold

2 May 2027 - 2 May 2027

Sixties gold 2027 THE TREMELOES - Multi-Platinum Hit recording Stars of The 60’s, with Worldwide Hits such as “Silence Is Golden”, “Here Comes My Baby”, “Suddenly You Love Me”, “Call Me (No 1)” “ My Little Lady”, “Even The Bad Times Are Good” and Many More SPENCER JAMES’ of THE SEARCHERS, Lead singer of The Searchers since 1986, Hear those wonderful Hit songs, including “Needles And Pins”, “Don’t Throw Your Love Away” “Sweets For My Sweet” “When You Walk In The Room” and many more! THE ANIMALS & Friends - The Animals were one of the most iconic groups in the Sixties. Bring pop and rhythm and blues together. They were well known for their gritty, bluesy sound balanced with a rock-edged pop. With Hits such as: “Don’t Let Me Down” “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” “It’s My Life” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and of course their Number 1 Worldwide hit “House Of The Rising Sun” GERRY’S PACEMAKERS - performing some of Gerry Marsden’s massive hits, including “I like It”, “ How Do You Do It”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, “I’m The One”, and “Ferry Cross The Mersey”. THE FOURMOST- Who enjoyed a golden era of hits which include “Hello Little Girl” “I’m in Love” and the classic 1964 hit “a Little Lovin”.

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus and Orchestra

22 Dec 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus and Orchestra Christmas Concert in aid of CHAS The Springfield Cambridge Christmas Concert returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this December, an annual tradition for over 20 years. The message of the concert remains the same- to bring Christmas joy to people and raise money for CHAS - Children's Hospices Across Scotland Featuring musical director Alan Craig MBE.

Transatlantic Sessions

29 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2027

Transatlantic Sessions returns in 2027, celebrating decades of rich musical heritage from both sides of the Atlantic. The night is a perpetual highlight of the Celtic Connections festival and annual tour - and it’s easy to see why, with a roll call of Grammy-winning performers, some of the world’s most influential names in roots music, and a 21-year-long track record of sensational, sell-out shows. Bringing together the premier custodians of Scottish, Irish & North American acoustic roots music onto one stage, the show will once again showcase extraordinary artists from both sides of the pond and celebrate their close musical and cultural links. Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, activist and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell from Canada has been at the forefront of the new generation of Americana musicians, having graced stages across the world with bands like Po' Girl, Birds of Chicago and Our Native Daughters before her hugely successful solo career - her second album The Returner received 4 Grammy nominations and won the award for best American roots performance for Eve Was Black. Jeff Hanna is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the legendary country-rock group, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Over a career that spans over six decades, he has helped pioneer the modern Americana genre and won multiple Grammy Awards. One of Scotland’s foremost guardians of Gaelic song and tradition, Kathleen MacInnes brings the beauty and depth of her Hebridean upbringing to the bill with her stirring, mesmeric Gaelic songs. Recent accolades have included starring in the acclaimed production of Macbeth with David Tennant and featuring on the soundtrack to Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood. Ireland’s Declan O'Rourke is renowned for a style of acoustic folk which is rich in storytelling and historical themes, and is recognised as one of our finest contemporary songwriters - Paul Weller described his song Galileo as “possibly the greatest song written in the last 30 years” The legendary house band, which serves as the all-important backbone to an incredible night of music, will be led by Scottish traditional music legend Aly Bain (fiddle) and roots master Jerry Douglas (vocals and guitar). Completing the bill for an unmissable evening of virtuoso acoustic music is John Doyle (vocals and guitar), Michael McGoldrick (pipes and whistles), Tatiana Hargreaves (fiddle), Allison de Groot (banjo), John McCusker (fiddle), Donald Shaw (piano and accordion), James Mackintosh (drums) and Daniel Kimbro (double bass). “A phenomenal group of musicians. . . The synchronicity and tightness of the band was incredible... an evening of spectacular traditional music-making from both sides of the great ocean.” (The Arts Desk)

Snarky Puppy

23 Apr 2027 - 24 Apr 2027

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning collective Snarky Puppy are back for their first UK shows since 2022. Led by bassist and bandleader Michael League, the band will bring their unmistakable fusion of funk, soul, R&B, gospel, rock and jazz to Glasgow in April 2027. Snarky Puppy may not be classified exactly a jazz band or a fusion band, but it’s certainly a thrilling and distinct ensemble whose hybrid of influences include funk, rhythm & blues, hard rock, classic soul, modern gospel, new tech, fusion and jazz. In Michael League’s words they have always been a band “that prioritizes the sound of the music." After 22 years Snarky Puppy’s music continues to reach people, and the music is always evolving with each new record. Michael League describes the band’s rule to be that “it can’t sound like it sounded before; the music has to feel like it’s moving somewhere” Where will Snarky Puppy take their music next? It’s an exciting question and you can experience it in person when one of the most celebrated live shows around returns to Glasgow.

Man in the Mirror

5 Sept 2027 - 5 Sept 2027

Entertainers presents Man in the Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the “Man in the Mirror” - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal, and of course, Man in the Mirror. Complete with dazzling choreography, stunning visual effects, light show and authentic costumes. This is the show that pays tribute to Jackson's musical legacy. So, whether you're a lifelong fan or experiencing the magic of Michael Jackson for the first time, get ready as we take you back in time, for a night like no other.

Don McLean

11 May 2027 - 22 May 2027

The 21st Century has seen a number of new honours for Don McLean and his music. Iona College conferred an honorary doctorate on Don in 2001 and, in February 2002, "American Pie" was finally inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2004 Don McLean was inaugurated into the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters' Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on June 10th, 2004 in New York City and Don's award was presented by Garth Brooks, who paid a glowing tribute. In 2007 Don McLean shared his professional life story in Alan Howard's 420-page biography ("The Don McLean Story: Killing Us Softly With His Songs") and hit the international charts with the CD/DVD issue, "The Legendary Don McLean". As of 2008, Don is busy touring the world all over again after signing with The Asgard Agency, Europe's largest music agent and promoter. Tours of UK, Ireland and Australia were followed by concerts in South Korea and Hong Kong in May 2008 and a three-week tour of mainland Europe is scheduled for October.

Strictly Come Dancing: Here Come The Boys

1 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2027

Following last year’s sold-out show, Here Come The Boys returns with four incredible dance superstars in this brand new dazzling production. Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaž Škorjanec is joined by former Strictly favourite Pasha Kovalev, international ballet sensation and West End star Sam Salter and Australian dance sensation, NBC World Of Dance champion and Broadway star Michael Dameski. This dancing extravaganza will feature ballroom, Latin, commercial, contemporary, ballet, acro and tap. Join Aljaz, Pasha, Sam and Michael, alongside a spectacular cast of dancers, gymnasts, tap dancers and more, in what promises to be the hottest ticket this summer.

Richard Thompson

28 Apr 2027 - 7 May 2027

Richard Thompson is one of this country's best loved songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy, prompting Rolling Stone to hail him as 'a perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living Rock guitarist.' Beginning his career as a co-founder of Fairport Convention back in the 1960s, Thompson has hardly stopped since, releasing over 40 albums and wowing audiences all over the world.

Children's Classic Concerts: Elf Academy

12 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Children's Classic Concerts and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra present: Elf Academy Saturday 12th December 2026 at 1pm and 3pm Conducted by Celia Llácer Presented by Owen Gunnell Hands up who’s ready to enroll in the Elf Academy! The Class of 2026 is getting ready to hit those books, sharpen those pencils and get their heads down to some serious(!) work. Children’s Classic Concerts’ Head Elf, Owen Gunnell, is joining forces with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the RSNO Junior Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet to launch your family’s festive season. With musical maths classes to attend, wintery PE sessions to negotiate and, of course, everyone’s favourite Christmas Dinner assignment in Home Economics, this is education Elf-style. The question is, will it be an A for Owen, or the dreaded detention? BSL will be available for this performance. Anyone interested in booking these tickets can do so by contacting the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall box office at 0141 353 8000.

Young Lives Vs Cancer 46th Christmas Concert

11 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Young Lives vs Cancer 46th Christmas Concert - Friday 11th December 2026 Christmas is around the corner - preparations are in hand - Glasgow Hospitals’ Choir and Friends are gearing up for this year’s concert. This year, we're delighted to welcome Olivier Award-winning Scottish actor and singer Stephen Ashfield as a special guest performer, bringing his acclaimed stage talent to this festive occasion. Alistair Digges returns to the podium and his energy and enthusiasm never ceases to amaze the choir and audience. Glasgow Chamber Orchestra and right2dance have become part of this wonderful evening along with other special guests. Young Lives vs Cancer support children and young people and their families and ‘Marion’s House’ in Glasgow provides a free place for families to stay while their child is undergoing cancer treatment. Start your festive season with a ‘song in your heart’, full of Christmas spirit. Featuring special guests Sally Magnusson Bothwell Primary School

The Glasgow Phoenix Choir - the Phoenix in Festive Mood

19 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

The Phoenix in Festive Mood The Glasgow Phoenix Choir and Conductor, Cameron Murdoch are delighted to be performing our annual Christmas concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in the intimate surroundings of the New Auditorium. The choir continues its strong run of performance of some of the world’s most beautiful choral music, a tradition now stretching to 76 years of choral excellence. We are looking forward to once again sharing the stage with our friends from Whitburn Band with Conductor, Chris Shanks. One of the most successful brass bands in the UK, the Whitburn Band has performed throughout the UK and Europe for many years, including at the Edinburgh International Festival, Celtic Connections and recently in the National Theatre of Scotland show Keli. Whitburn also play the anthems of the away teams at Scotland's international rugby games.

Across The Universe

14 Nov 2026 - 23 Oct 2027

Across The Universe perform The Beatles' studio years with a live band and orchestra. Our team of composers has painstakingly transcribed these legendary arrangements by ear, ensuring the parts are closer to the original recordings than you'll find anywhere else. The show then brings them to the stage with love, energy, and enthusiasm.

Mike & the Mechanics

8 May 2027 - 17 Jun 2027

Ageless. Fabled. Still passes its MOT. Formed in 1985, Mike + The Mechanics have evolved over its 40+ years. Originally Mike Rutherford’s “side project” to Genesis, as a band they have released some of the most beloved songs of a generation including The Living Years, All I Need Is A Miracle and Over My Shoulder and have always been a formidable and celebrated live band... After a hiatus from 2005 to 2010 Mike, with an insatiable appetite to perform and create music, decided to resurrect the band bringing together a completely new line-up of Andrew Roachford, Tim Howar, Luke Juby, Anthony Drennan and Gary Wallis which has largely remained the heart-beat and core of the Mechanics since. Soon after they began playing together, the creative chemistry flowed and they released The Road in 2011 and toured for the first time. They have now played an incredible 374 shows together, have released three albums, two of them breaking into the UK top 10.

The Rat Pack at Christmas

14 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Direct from the West End, the original London cast returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in its 24th year of touring! Back by popular demand and following sell-out performances across the globe, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics, including White Christmas, Baby It’s Cold Outside, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Let It Snow, plus all-time favourites including Mack the Knife, That’s Amore, Mr Bojangles and New York, New York. What better way to get into the festive spirit! Featuring Dean Martin’s sensational Golddiggers and the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra, this is one Christmas party not to miss...

The Sensational 60's Experience

26 Sept 2027 - 26 Sept 2027

The Sensational 60's Experience The Sensational 60’s Experience is the biggest 60’s show on tour featuring an incredible ensemble of original artistes and band members. This is the ultimate festival of nostalgia that will have you stepping back in time to that magical decade of music and memories. Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of your youth or discovering what your parents have been raving about, this is the must-see show of 2027! Starring five of the biggest names to come out of the 60’s and still touring today, Herman’s Hermits, Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (featuring Jeff Brown former member of The Tremeloes) & The Fortunes. This unforgettable night is packed with timeless classics like: I’m Into Something Good, The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence is Golden, Storm in a Teacup plus many more! Get ready to be transported to a time when pop music was at its very best. The Sensational 60’s Experience is a show you’ll never forget!

Hermanos Gutiérrez

1 Dec 2026 - 13 Mar 2027

Hermanos Gutiérrez is a two-piece band formed of the brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez.   Taking influence from 1950's Latin America Sound they transfer the listeners to journeys through beautiful landscapes.

An Audience With Brendan Rodgers

14 Jun 2027 - 14 Jun 2027

Tickets on sale Friday 2nd October, 10am A Celtic State of Mind Presents... An Audience with Brendan Rodgers Hosted by Paul John Dykes & Tony Haggerty from A Celtic State of Mind Celebrate the legacy of a modern Celtic great. Brendan Rodgers returns to Glasgow for an exclusive live event at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 14th June 2027. From securing back-to-back domestic trebles to making a triumphant return to Paradise, Brendan Rodgers has shaped the modern era of Celtic Football Club. Hosted by Paul John Dykes from A Celtic State of Mind, this special evening offers supporters an unprecedented look into his historic Celtic story. Together, we will look back at the doubles, the trebles, the crucial Glasgow Derby triumphs, and the unforgettable European nights. Event Highlights: An intimate, live on-stage interview with Brendan Rodgers Untold stories and insights from his two spells at Celtic Park An interactive fan Q&A session A celebration of humour, emotion, and pure Celtic passion This event is a must-attend for every member of the Celtic family. Join us to relive the glory and share in an unforgettable evening. Tickets are limited. Early booking is highly recommended.

Rsno Presents the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert

18 Sept 2027 - 18 Sept 2027

This event is sold out. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Join Scotland’s National Orchestra for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert. Don’t miss this spectacular concert featuring a variety of nostalgic tunes and modern melodies from the Legend of Zelda series. Since 1986, the Legend of Zelda series has been one of Nintendo’s most enduring and influential franchises. These games tell a tale of good versus evil and revolve around a courageous hero named Link, a wise princess named Zelda, and a dark and powerful villain named Ganondorf - each representing one aspect of a divine energy known as the Triforce. Across generations, Link and Zelda stand against Ganondorf’s relentless ambition, fighting to prevent him from plunging the kingdom of Hyrule into darkness. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert is part of the 2027 world tour, commemorating 40 years since the first video game in the series was released in Japan. Presented under license from Nintendo. Nintendo. The Legend of Zelda is a trademark of Nintendo. For more information on The Legend of Zelda, visit zelda.nintendo.com.

Bianca Del Rio

31 Mar 2027 - 16 Apr 2027

Bianca Del Rio, the alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock and season 6 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is a self-professed 'clown in a gown'. This hilariously hateful comic is known for her foul mouth and unapologetic humor, but her victims hardly have time to feel the sting before she zips on to the next topic. Besides, Bianca is quick to point out that she’s the biggest joke of all. The NY Times calls her 'The Joan Rivers of the Drag World'.

Shovels & Rope

15 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027

Hotly tipped for Americana stardom, South Carolina’s Shovels & Rope – the married duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst – stir together raucous juke-joint country and blues-rock with grittily literate songcraft, an award-winning mix underpinned by cathartic emotional depths on their superb third album, 2016’s Little Seeds. Master storytellers both, conjuring characters and places with both vividness and verve, they’re equally renowned for their sizzling live shows.

A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle: Hugh Macdiarmid and a Hundred Years of the Scottish Renaissance

21 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

The Centenary Conference 1926 - 2026 A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle: Hugh MacDiarmid and a Hundred Years of the Scottish Renaissance Opened by Sir Tom Devine Presented by Sally Magnusson Doors: 9am Conference: 9:30am - 4:30pm A light lunch is included in the ticket price. "A centenary that comes not to praise MacDiarmid, but to argue with him. " On 22 November 1926, Hugh MacDiarmid published the wildest, most ambitious, most controversial poem in Scottish literature: A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle - 2,685 lines in which a drunk man on a moonlit hillside takes on the thistle, the nation and the universe. It lit the fuse of a "Scottish Renaissance" and helped inspire a national movement. Now, on the eve of the poem's hundredth birthday, that movement comes under review: a hundred years of argument about culture, politics and nationhood - from the 1920s to the 2020s. Join Scotland's leading historians, writers and performers - not to applaud MacDiarmid's legacy, but to argue over it. Sir Tom Devine opens on the Scotland of the 1920s. Murray Pittock, David Torrance, Pat Kane and Gerda Stevenson debate whether the national movement was born in culture or in politics. Maureen Beattie and W.N. Herbert perform the poem as it should be heard, Patrick Crotty introduces the new Complete Collected Poems, and Deirdre Grieve remembers the man himself. Sally Magnusson presents the day.

Opening Night: Scotland's Grit Orchestra: World Premiere

14 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2027

Celtic Connections' famed Opening Concert will welcome a thrilling gathering of over 70 musicians to celebrate and innovate all the nuances of Scottish traditional music in an orchestral setting with Scotland’s GRIT Orchestra - kicking off a new chapter for the trailblazing GRIT Orchestra, originally assembled to pay homage to the late Martyn Bennett. This evolved iteration of the acclaimed ensemble, conducted by Greg Lawson, unites Scotland’s leading folk, jazz and classical musicians to perform brand new arrangements of some of the greatest melodies in the folk repertoire, bringing both ancient and contemporary tunes into a symphony setting, as well as performing some of Martyn’s most beloved tunes.

Malin Lewis and Mairearad Green

15 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027

Malin Lewis is supported by Mairearad Green in an evening where Scottish tradition meets bold musical imagination. Audiences can expect the expressive voice of the smallpipes and fiddle alongside richly textured accordion melodies, creating a sound that moves effortlessly between driving rhythms, lyrical tunes and atmospheric passages. Mairearad Green's new album sounds as old as it does contemporary, and it relates as much to this moment as to the past through the use of low-fi recording techniques and timeless instruments such as the small pipes. With haunting vocals, small pipes and accordion, Mairearad will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Mike Vass.

Fèis Rois at 40

16 Jan 2027 - 16 Jan 2027

Join Fèis Rois for a special celebration of 40 years of music, Gaelic culture, community and creativity. Under the musical direction of former Fèis Rois participant Innes White, almost 100 musicians and singers from across the generations will come together for this anniversary concert. At its heart is a 40-piece house band featuring some of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians, all former Fèis Rois participants who have gone on to build careers in the music industry, including Rachel Walker, Graham Mackenzie, Lauren MacColl, Corrina Dawn, Rory Matheson, Mischa Macpherson, Rachel Hair, Conal McDonagh, Mairearad Green and many more. Alongside the house band, the concert will feature special guests whose musical journeys began through Fèis Rois programmes, as well as performances from the Ceilidh Trail, Kiltearn Fiddlers and Cluich Rois. From its first event in 1986, attended by just 50 people, Fèis Rois has grown into a nationally recognised leader in traditional music and Gaelic arts education, working with more than 5,000 children, young people and adult learners every year. This concert will bring together four decades of musicians who have been part of Fèis Rois, celebrating the people, music and connections that have shaped the organisation since 1986.

Cahalen Morrison & Eli West and Support

16 Jan 2027 - 16 Jan 2027

Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today. Their music draws from old folk sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a 21st century lens. Like Ansel Adams’ photography, their music is instantly accessible and built from the simplest materials, but at the same time seems to transcend its base fundamentals. Together, Cahalen and Eli tap the root of the old country and bluegrass duets. As the sparse landscapes of Cahalen’s vocals reflect the warm glow of Eli’s voice, it’s clear that this duo was made to sing together. “Making music the World needs.” -Tim Obrien

New Voices: Andrew Waite

17 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2027

"Tunes From the Subconscious" is the New Voices offering from veteran global touring accordionist Andrew Waite, one of the worlds most prominent purveyors of the instrument. Andrew grew up playing the traditional jigs and reels of Scotland and Ireland but his journey has seen him explore jazz harmony, American bluegrass, classical music and pop-funk, all of which informs his own original material, which itself takes the listener on a wild journey of their own. A previous finalist in the Young Traditional Musician of the Year, he was also nominated for Up and Coming Artist of the Year in 2015 and Musician of the Year in 2022. This particular show marks his first opportunity to expand on the influences and musical ideas he has been cultivating for 15 years on the road, at last written and arranged for a full band featuring strings, drums, guitar, banjo and piano.

Breabach & Le Vent Du Nord

17 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2027

Two of the world’s most celebrated traditional Music bands come together for a spectacular ten-piece collaboration. Scotland’s Breabach and Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord unite in Le Retour: Scotland Meets Quebec, a Thrilling live show full of blazing reels, soaring pipes, step-dance, beautiful Songs, hurdy-gurdy, accordion, fiddle and foot-stomping energy. Rooted in the deep cultural connections between Scotland and Quebec, this is far more than a double bill: it is two world-class Bands performing together as one powerful ensemble. A rare, joyful and unmissable celebration of Tradition, friendship and musical fire.

Reg Meuross: Fire & Dust and Christina Alden & Alex Patterson

17 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2027

Acclaimed English folk songwriter Reg Meuross brings Fire & Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story to Glasgow, a powerful journey through the life, music and activism of one of folk music’s most influential voices. Combining original songs, storytelling and rich acoustic instrumentation, Meuross traces Guthrie’s legacy with warmth, insight and social conscience. Commissioned and co-produced by Pete Townshend, the project explores themes of justice, resilience and equality that remain strikingly relevant today. Supporting the evening are East Anglian multi-instrumentalists Christina Alden and Alex Patterson, whose finely crafted songs and instrumental interplay provide the perfect opening to this celebration of folk music’s enduring storytelling tradition.

King Creosote With Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Support

18 Jan 2027 - 18 Jan 2027

King Creosote joins forces with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for a special performance celebrating the rich musical imagination of one of Scotland’s most distinctive songwriters. Known for transforming folk-rooted melodies into deeply evocative and emotionally resonant songs, King Creosote brings a catalogue that balances intimacy, wit and lyrical depth. With the exceptional musicians of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra adding new dimensions, audiences can expect familiar songs reimagined through lush orchestral arrangements and sweeping dynamics. The collaboration promises a rich musical journey, where contemporary Scottish songwriting meets the expressive possibilities of a world-class chamber orchestra.

Natalie & Brittany Haas and the Way North

18 Jan 2027 - 18 Jan 2027

Sisters Natalie Haas and Brittany Haas bring their extraordinary musical partnership to Glasgow for a special celebration of contemporary string music. With cello and fiddle at the heart of their sound, the duo draws on influences gathered from the Celtic Isles, American roots music, bluegrass and classical traditions, creating performances that are both technically dazzling and deeply expressive. Having forged acclaimed careers across diverse musical worlds, they come together to explore rich melodies, intricate arrangements and intuitive interplay shaped by a lifetime of shared musicianship. Audiences can expect an elegant and adventurous journey through traditions old and new, led by two of the most distinctive string players performing today. The Way North is a four-piece contemporary folk band based in Glasgow and Speyside in Scotland. The band has developed A unique high-energy sound, blending traditional instrumentalism with rich harmonies and a wide array of cultural influences. Accordionist Gregor Niven guitarist Fraser MacDonald and fiddle players Daisy McCormick and Jamie Clarke Work to create an unendingly fresh, energetic and exciting take on traditional Music. After winning the Battle of the Folk Bands at Celtic Connections in 2026, The Way North have continued to grow and experiment with Their sound, determined to draw contemporary musical conversation back to trad As a genre that celebrates our past, complicates the present and illuminates a Many-layered future.

Brew and a Blether: Hannah Rarity & Special Guest

19 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2027

Doors: 12:30pm Start Time: 1:00pm Cradle a cosy brew and listen in as Celtic Connections musicians chat about music and creativity. Your host Hannah Rarity will be guiding the conversation, finding out what makes the guests tick, what drives them to do what they do and any other stories they may wish to share. This is a rare chance for audience members to learn more about the unique life stories of the people behind the music. Come and listen with a cup of tea and a wee treat!

Kate Rusby and the Brothers Gillespie

19 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2027

Kate Rusby brings her warmly celebrated blend of traditional and contemporary folk to the stage for an evening rich in song, storytelling and shared connection. Audiences can settle into a performance where soaring harmonies, beautifully crafted arrangements and finely drawn acoustic soundscapes unfold with effortless grace. Backed by her outstanding band, Rusby moves seamlessly between timeless ballads and newer material, creating a musical journey that balances reflection, joy and gentle humour. Her much-loved Yorkshire wit shines through between songs, adding a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that invites listeners into every moment, while the warmth and authenticity at the heart of the music make even a large hall feel welcoming and close-knit. This special festival concert offers a perfect winter gathering for devoted folk enthusiasts and first-time listeners alike.

Spell Songs

20 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2027

A much-anticipated return by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs, who received a rapturous standing ovation at CCFest22. This musical evolution of the iconic Lost Words and Lost Spells books by acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning artist Jackie Morris, was commissioned by Folk by the Oak Festival and features the collaborative genius of Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, Kris Drever, Rachel Newton, Beth Porter and Jim Molyneux. Spell Songs are renowned for enthralling live performances that expertly blend music, words and art with virtuosic kora, electroharp, cello, Indian harmonium and more, gorgeously layered with musical and linguistic influences spanning from Orkney to Senegal. Inspired by Robert and Jackie’s newest work, The Book of Birds, Spell Song’s latest studio album In Thin Air was released in September to joyful acclaim. Their uplifting performance will include a wealth of these beautiful new songs alongside favourites from The Lost Words Spell Songs (2019) and Spell Songs II, Let The Light In (2021). Spell Songs will be joined on stage by Lost Words artist Jackie Morris conjuring creatures and birds from ink and watercolour, bringing a captivating artistic dimension to the show.

La Déferlance and Amy Henderson & Ewan Macpherson

20 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2027

Award-winning Québecois ensemble La Déferlance brings its exhilarating blend of traditional music and contemporary creativity to Glasgow. Featuring fiddle, accordion, piano, bass and foot percussion, the band combines driving dance tunes, intricate musicianship and infectious energy with influences drawn from Québec’s rich folk heritage, alongside jazz and classical traditions. Expect soaring melodies, rhythmic step dance and vibrant ensemble playing that capture both the warmth of community gatherings and the excitement of modern folk performance. Touring their acclaimed album Âmes des bois, La Déferlance has earned a reputation for captivating audiences through dynamic live shows that honour tradition while embracing new ideas. Opening the evening are acclaimed Scottish musicians Amy Henderson and Ewan MacPherson, setting the stage for a joyful transatlantic celebration of roots music.

Brew and a Blether: Adam Sutherland & Special Guest

21 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2027

Doors: 12:30pm Start Time: 1:00pm Cradle a cosy brew and listen in as Celtic Connections musicians chat about music and creativity. Your host Adam Sutherland will be guiding the conversation, finding out what makes the guests tick, what drives them to do what they do and any other stories they may wish to share. This is a rare chance for audience members to learn more about the unique life stories of the people behind the music. Come and listen with a cup of tea and a wee treat!

Lussa With Juliette Lemoine & Chris Amer

21 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2027

Rising Glasgow folk band Lussa brings youthful energy and fresh creativity to the festival stage. Formed within Scotland’s thriving traditional music community, the four-piece has quickly earned a reputation for vibrant arrangements of both original and traditional tunes, delivered with warmth, precision and infectious enthusiasm. Drawing on fiddle-led melodies, guitar, banjo and keys, their sound balances contemporary flair with a deep respect for traditional roots. Following standout appearances at the Danny Kyle Open Stage and the Hands Up for Trad Battle of the Folk Bands, Lussa is fast becoming one of the most exciting emerging acts on the Scottish folk scene.

Llan de Cubel and Aoife Smyth & Liam Roudil

22 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2027

More information to follow.

Elephant Sessions and Herbamora

23 Jan 2027 - 23 Jan 2027

!Standing tickets for this show are only available to people aged 16 and over For the first time ever, the band will perform their new album 'This Place of Ours' in full, backed by a live string section and joined by the guests featured on the record - Beluga Lagoon, Alice Faye and Hamish Hutcheson (VLURE). Plus a brand new collaboration in the works with the acclaimed Cathal Murphy. This Place of Ours is a record shaped by home. After years of touring further and further afield, Elephant Sessions found themselves writing an album that kept pulling them back towards Scotland and the Highlands, the people, places and sense of belonging that have always sat behind the band. Celtic Connections felt like the natural place to bring that record to life for the first time. Rather than simply playing the new songs as part of a regular set, the band are building a one-off show around the album: performing it from start to finish, expanding the four-piece with a live string section and bringing all of the record’s collaborators onto the stage. It represents a significant moment for the band, a new album, their first exploration of vocals, and a chance to present Elephant Sessions in a way audiences haven’t experienced before. A record about home, performed in full at home for the first time.

Lyre and Support

23 Jan 2027 - 23 Jan 2027

LYRE is back with their second album, We Had No Idea, a groovy and joyful meeting of modern Scottish and Swedish traditional music. Cellist Alice Allen, Nordic-mandola player, Marit Fält and fiddler/violist Patsy Reid bring together three distinctive voices, creating music rooted in tradition but full of contemporary energy, flair and imagination. Expect intricate strings, rhythmic drive, moments of tenderness and soul a-plenty. Four years on from their debut, Gin and Strathspey, LYRE’s sound has grown alongside the lives and experiences of its three members. We Had No Idea reflects that journey: a mature and adventurous collection that engages with the world around them, while retaining the warmth, playfulness and musical chemistry that define the trio.

New Voices: Madeleine Stewart

24 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2027

Madeleine Stewart is a fiddle player who has made her home in Glasgow in the last decade, originally from New England and its Scottish, Irish and contra dance traditions. Her interest in genres outside trad is reflected in the range of bands she has played in: The Routes Quartet (string quartet playing trad tunes), Swinging on Birches (original songs and tunes), Eriska (trad/rock fusion) and her own trio (modern trad instrumental). Her emotive compositions weave through these influences to create a highly personal musical voice. Madeleine’s New Voices work marks the start of a new musical chapter for her, as her first commission and opportunity to develop her own voice. The music takes us on a personal journey navigating the highs and lows of her life of the last few years, including the challenge of becoming a citizen in the country which has become her home, dealing with depression, and building the friendships which are at the heart of her music. She will be joined in performance by some of these friends, and with them she will explore improvisation and its incorporation in fiddle tunes as a means to communicate and evoke emotion.

Roaming Roots Revue: the Beatles - When I'm 64

24 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027

!Standing tickets for this show are only available to people aged 16 and over In 1963, everything changed. The Beatles released their debut album, Please Please Me, Beatlemania erupted, and the world would never sound the same again. What followed was an extraordinary creative journey that transformed Popular music, redefined songwriting and produced one of the greatest Catalogues ever written. Sixty-four years on, Roaming Roots Revue presents The Beatles: When I'm 64 - a gala celebration of the greatest band in the World. Joined by the RCS Symphony Orchestra, Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire as house band and a cast of exceptional guest artists this spectacular concert journeys through every chapter of the Beatles' Remarkable story, reimagining timeless songs through bold new orchestral Arrangements and unforgettable performances. More than a concert, this is a celebration of imagination innovation and the enduring power of great songs. Sixty-four years after 1963 became the year that changed music forever, the extraordinary legacy of Lennon McCartney, Harrison and Starr continues to resonate across generations. Two epic nights. One extraordinary songbook. The Beatles As you've never heard them before.

The Whistlebinkies: 50 Years on

26 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2027

Join The Whistlebinkies as they celebrate 50 years since the release of the landmark album that helped establish their reputation as pioneers of modern Scottish traditional music. Drawing on a rich palette of fiddle, pipes, harp, flute, concertina and percussion, this special anniversary concert invites audiences into a vibrant world of strathspeys, reels, jigs, airs and pipe marches, performed with the energy, imagination and warmth that have defined the band for decades. Expect music that moves effortlessly between deep-rooted tradition and bold musical exploration. Intricate ensemble playing sits alongside soaring melodies and driving rhythms, while original compositions and innovative arrangements showcase the adventurous spirit that has seen the group collaborate with orchestras, choirs and acclaimed artists from across the musical spectrum. Making feet tap and hearts sing in equal measure, this celebratory performance offers a rare chance to experience one of Scotland’s most influential folk ensembles at the heart of a festival winter evening.

The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee and Support

27 Jan 2027 - 27 Jan 2027

The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee make their UK debut with a stirring celebration of Appalachian string band music. Hailing from Floyd, Virginia, the five-piece draws on the shared roots of bluegrass, old-time and early country music, recreating the sound of an era when these traditions stood side by side. Audiences can expect driving banjo, fiddle, guitar and bass, gathered around a single microphone in the classic style, with rich harmonies and heartfelt performances taking centre stage. Their music favours authenticity over polish, delivering timeless songs and instrumental tunes with warmth, spirit and an infectious sense of community. Praised for their hard-edged, traditional approach and deep connection to the roots of American acoustic music, this special debut appearance offers a rare chance to experience one of Virginia’s finest emerging string bands as part of the festival’s programme.

Martin Taylor & Robin Nolan: While My Guitar Gently Swings

28 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2027

Two guitarists. Two extraordinary stories. One shared Tradition. Coming together for an evening that traces a remarkable musical lineage, from the cafés of Paris to the songs of George Harrison and beyond. Martin Taylor and Robin Nolan share a deep connection to the gypsy jazz tradition inspired by Django Reinhardt, yet each brings a distinct voice shaped by decades of performance, collaboration and exploration. Audiences can expect dazzling acoustic guitar interplay, intricate improvisation and the unmistakable swing of the Hot Club de France style, alongside fresh interpretations of songs associated with The Beatles and George Harrison. Delicate melodies, rhythmic virtuosity and spontaneous musical conversation create an atmosphere that is both intimate and exhilarating, revealing the expressive possibilities of two guitars in the hands of exceptional musicians. Warm, elegant and steeped in musical history, this special festival performance offers a rare opportunity to hear two acclaimed artists celebrate a shared tradition while making it entirely their own.

Songs of the Environment: George Monbiot & Guests

29 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027

Journalist and environmental activist George Monbiot will guide us through a special evening of nature-inspired music. Together, we will explore how songs and tunes can convey a sense of hope, unity and purpose in this era of ecological crises. Our musicians use their art to connect to the land and histories of the world around us, creating space for activism and imagining what a just future might look like through music. With more guests to be announced, our first featured artists alt-folk collective Megalichen use their compelling and earthy songwriting to question today's extractive relationships between humans and the living world, and imagine how we might move together towards a kinder system. This event is organised in partnership with a local collective of independent artists, academics and music venues who believe that Glasgow’s musical community can play a stronger role in responding to the climate crisis. Through relationship building within (and beyond) Glasgow’s music industry, the group aims to reinvigorate Glasgow’s legacy of hosting COP26 alongside our UNESCO City of Music status. This concert will showcase examples of how artists can use their storytelling power to inspire conversation, care and action. Join us to become part of Glasgow’s musical movement towards a just future.

Saltfishforty Big Band and Polenta and Finlay Macdonald Band

30 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027

Saltfishforty expand their famously energetic sound for a special one-off festival celebration, joined by a specially assembled big band and an array of guest performers. At the heart of the evening are the distinctive musical voices of Douglas Montgomery and Brian Cromarty, whose blend of Orkney’s rich traditional heritage, original songs and inventive arrangements has captivated audiences for decades. Expect soaring fiddle and viola melodies, driving rhythms, memorable songs and the unmistakable atmosphere of an Orcadian gathering, all amplified by the power and colour of a larger ensemble. The duo’s music balances raw energy with warmth and musical nuance, moving effortlessly from lively dance tunes to reflective moments that evoke the landscapes, stories and communities of the islands. With additional musicians adding fresh textures and new dimensions to their much-loved repertoire, this promises to be a joyful and expansive celebration of Orkney music. Bringing together friends, collaborators and festival audiences, this special Celtic Connections event offers a winter showcase of one of Scotland’s most distinctive folk acts.

New Voices: Fionnlagh Mac a' Phiocair

31 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2027

"Never Broken in a Sea" - A debut, original suite written for the Grimsay Boats, Fionnlagh Mac A' Phiocair's emotive, euphonic style takes his native Hebridean culture to the stage. Fionnlagh is a leading pioneer of the Scottish Smallpipe, which he uses to create expanisve, stirring soundscapes, rooted with Gàidhlig song, that washes euphonically over audiences. The Grimsay boats are unique, handcrafted vessels, having been made specifically for navigating the shifting sands & tides which surround the Outer Hebrides. These original pieces are inspired by the vessels, people and landscape which give these boats their rich legacy. Expect an intimate, immersive atmosphere, with thoughtful textures, supported with exceptional musicianship, featuring Pàdruig Morrison, Charlie Grey, Claire Frances MacNeil, and more special guests.

Ye Vagabonds & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Memorial

28 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2027

Following their recent orchestral debut with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, Ye Vagabonds bring the show to Scotland For the first time, with their spellbinding harmonies and rich storytelling for this special concert with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Ames with arrangements by Bryce Dessner. Led by Dublin-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn the award-winning duo have toured worldwide, sharing stages with Patti Smith Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers, boygenius, and more. Returning on the release of their new album All Tied Together, the multi-award-winning Irish band deliver deeply evocative original songs infused with memory, tribute, and gratitude. Throughout, a strong sense Of home prevails, both their own hard-won digs, past and present, and an inner Refuge for anyone longing for connection beyond time and geography.

Roger Waters Presents Legacy - a Pink Floyd Show

16 Jun 2027 - 27 Jun 2027

The father’s legacy. The son’s band. Roger Waters Presents LEGACY - A Pink Floyd Show is an all-new live production celebrating the defining music and visual world of Pink Floyd’s golden era from 1971-1979. Created under the direction of Roger Waters with a band led by his son Harry Waters, a longtime touring musician, pianist and composer, LEGACY features a world-class 10-piece band performing the ground breaking songs from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. Harry, who spent more than 15 years performing alongside his father, serves as musical director and leads the band on B3 organ, piano and vocals. Musically, the production aims to recreate the original recordings as closely as possible, while the stage presentation shaped by Roger’s team features a pictorial retrospective of imagery inspired by the original Pink Floyd work, including visuals Roger created during his tenure as the band’s creative force, all presented on high-definition LED video screens. Spanning more than two hours, LEGACY reaches deep into Pink Floyd’s catalog and celebrates the music that defined a generation, music that is just as relevant today.

Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass

6 May 2027 - 13 May 2027

Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert brings the Tijuana Brass Band on their first tour together in over 40 years. Following the 60th anniversary of the quintessential album, Whipped Cream & Other Delights , Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs.

Blue Oyster Cult

3 Apr 2027 - 3 Apr 2027

Over their four-decade career, Blue Öyster Cult have established themselves as one of the most iconic bands of their time, with a repertoire including the hits '(Don't Fear) The Reaper', 'Godzilla' and 'Burning For You'. Following their highly-acclaimed performance at last years Stone Free Festival, which saw the band play their eponymous debut in full, Blue Öyster will play eight dates, starting in Norwich on February 21st and finishing in Manchester on the 1st March. Supporting will be acclaimed blues rockers The Temperance Movement. Since formation in 2011, the band have made a huge impact with three studio albums including their most recent A Deeper Cut, which includes the latest single Caught In The Middle͛. The band are also a notorious live entity having honed their craft opening up for the likes of Jamiroquai, Ray Davies, Feeder and The Rolling Stones.

Mini Manoeuvres

16 Jan 2027 - 16 Jan 2027

Mini Manoeuvres brings the best club DJs to a daytime audience of families for all of you who enjoy a night out on the dancefloor but don’t get the chance as much now that you’re a parent with no babysitter! It’s a party for all of the family with lots of activities and good vibes for babies, infants, children and adults alike. 10:00am - 11:00am Best suited for babies & children up to 8 years old Family Ticket for 2 adults and 2 kids available for £31.36. Babes in arms come free, but a ticket must be booked.

Steve Earle: 52 Years of Songs & Stories and Support

22 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2027

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle's 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honoured by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Steve's latest album, Alone Again (Live), was released on July 12th, 2024. Most recently, Steve was honoured with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry and was officially inducted on September 17, 2025 “Awhile back I was interviewing John Hiatt on my radio show and we realized that we had known each other for fifty years. I met John in 1975, my first full year in Nashville and it occurred to me that the oldest songs that I still play (there are 3) were written that year. Now, I live to follow creative rabbits down holes and I’m old enough, now, that the idea of legacy comes up now and then, so, I decided that a more or less chronological live songbook might make for an interesting evening of music.” Steve Earle, 2025

Cèilidh Tots

30 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027

Aimed at babies and toddlers and their parents/carers, come and enjoy strathspeys, reels and jigs played by professional musicians. This is an informal, relaxed, interactive performance, with lots of mini instruments for wee ones to join in. 10:00am - 10:45am Cèilidh Tots is for babies and toddlers, but older siblings are also welcome Family Ticket for 2 adults and 2 kids available for £22.40. Adult ticket must be purchased with Child ticket. We also have sessions at 11.15am and 1pm.

Rushfest Scotland 2027

9 Mar 2027 - 9 Mar 2027

RUSHfest Scotland 2027 6pm: Doors Open 7pm: Outside The Original - Prog Rock Classics Show 8pm: Guest Speakers - Nancy & Judy Peart, Hugh Syme 8:45pm - Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute 10:30pm: Finish Please note all timings are approximate. MOVING PICTURES is arguably the best RUSH tribute band on the planet. These guys and girl have performed in Lakeside Park, Ontario for Neil Peart’s family, Massey Hall for RUSHfest Canada, and Barrowland Ballroom for RUSHfest Scotland 2026. For RUSHfest Scotland 2027, they will cover every era of the Rush repertoire, with a focus on songs not being played by Rush themselves on their current tour. Scroll below for to watch highlights from their gig at the Barrowlands (2026). Beforehand will be the outstanding Glasgow band OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL. The UK’s premier Prog Rock Classics Show, lead by guitarist James Finnigan (formerly of Hue & Cry and Stiltskin), replicating Yes, Genesis, ELP, Pink Floyd, King Crimson with precision and integrity. RUSHfest is the annual convention for RUSH fans in Scotland. The 2027 dates are timed around RUSH playing two shows at the Hydro on 8th & 10th March. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall gig will be the main event for RUSHfest Scotland 2027, other events will take place at the Drygate Brewery during the afternoons of 8th, 9th and 10th March 2027. For more information - including 3-day tickets and RUSH fan events at Drygate Brewery, please visit RUSHfestScotland.co.uk PLEASE NOTE - this fan event will not feature Alex Lifeson or Geddy Lee, nor is it part of the official RUSH tour. All profit from RUSHfest Scotland 2027 events will go to registered charities in Glasgow - Beatson Cancer Charity and Funding Neuro. It has been 12 years since RUSHfest Scotland held their first annual fan event - celebrating Canada’s finest rock band RUSH and raising money for great causes. Over £200,000 has been donated to date.

Tmsa Young Trad Tour and Support

16 Jan 2027 - 16 Jan 2027

A concert featuring winners & finalists of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition from 2026. For over 20 years, the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) have been bringing together these groups of outstanding Young musicians to create a unique mix of new material and innovative arrangements of traditional tunes & songs.

Altan & Special Guests

21 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2027

For over four decades, Altan have stood at the forefront of Irish traditional music, earning international acclaim for their vibrant musicianship and deep connection to the rich musical heritage of County Donegal. Formed by acclaimed fiddler and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and the late flute player Frankie Kennedy, the band emerged from the success of their seminal album Ceol Aduaidh (Music of the North), which celebrated the distinctive traditions of northwest Ireland. Renowned for performances that range from exhilarating reels and jigs to beautifully expressive songs, Altan have captivated audiences everywhere from small rural halls to world-famous stages including the Royal Albert Hall and Hollywood Bowl. Their influence has been recognised with numerous honours, including a commemorative Irish postage stamp and civic recognition from Donegal County Council. Led by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh alongside Ciarán Curran, Mark Kelly, Clare Friel and Martin Tourish, Altan continue to bring passion, authenticity and brilliance to traditional Irish music, remaining one of the genre’s most cherished and enduring bands.

Celtic Connections Celebrates Dolly Parton

26 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2027

Join us as Celtic Connections celebrates Dolly Parton, one of country music’s most beloved and influential voices. Renowned for her timeless songwriting, heartfelt storytelling and unmistakable blend of country, bluegrass and Appalachian roots music, Parton’s remarkable catalogue has inspired generations. This special tribute concert will honour her extraordinary legacy through live performance and celebration. Full line-up details and more information on what promises to be a memorable evening will be announced soon.

Dunedin Consort: Children's Messiah

16 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Bring the magic of live classical music to life with our Children’s Messiah, a fun-filled 45-minute adventure perfect for families and young, first-time concertgoers! Join Mr Handel and his lively footwoman, Frances, and the singers and musicians of Dunedin Consort as they introduce you to the wonderful world of Handel’s Messiah through captivating storytelling, interactive games, and plenty of opportunities to join in. Meet the soloists, conductor, chorus, and orchestra, and discover what makes live music so special. Whether it’s your child’s first concert or a new family adventure, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And who knows? Some lucky young volunteers might even get to conduct the orchestra! With BSL interpretation from Paul Whittaker.

Satinder Sartaaj

2 Apr 2027 - 11 Apr 2027

Indian singer, songwriter, actor and poet of Punjabi language films and songs who gained fame with the hit song 'Sai'.

The Illegal Eagles

27 Sept 2027 - 27 Sept 2027

The Illegal Eagles Their Greatest Hits Tour 2027 The Illegal Eagles return in 2027 with their brand new ‘Their Greatest Hits’ Tour, celebrating the legendary Eagles album Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) - the record that became the first album ever to achieve quadruple platinum status and remains one of the biggest-selling albums of all time. For this special tour, audiences will experience the iconic album performed in its entirety, bringing timeless songs such as Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, One of These Nights, and Desperado to life on stage. Alongside the full album performance, the show features favourites from across the Eagles’ remarkable catalogue, including Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, and many more. With decades of experience, exceptional musicianship, and a deep love for this legendary music, The Illegal Eagles deliver a stunning live concert experience. It’s an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and pure musical magic that continues to captivate fans old and new. Doors: 7pm Start: 7:30pm Interval: 8:25pm Act 2: 8:45pm Finish: 9:55pm Please note all timings are approximate and may be subject to change.

Twilight: New Moon in Concert

7 Feb 2027 - 21 Feb 2027

A cinematic live- to-film experience from the creators of Twilight in Concert.

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