Bringing together world-class musicians
Proudly known as Europe's premier folk, roots and world music festival, and the home of spectacular musical showcases and one-off collaborations, Celtic Connections has continued to expand into a multitude of genres over its 30-year history. This year will see the festival stage another ambitious programme of incredible performances spanning acoustics, tradition, indie, americana, jazz, blues, orchestral, experimental and more.
Like the anticipated 110,000 attendees, musicians will descend on Glasgow from near and far. From just along the road to all corners of the globe, including North America, West Africa, India, Australia, Ukraine, Norway, Sweden, France and Ireland, international artists of the highest calibre are once again lining up to play a sought-after Celtic Connections slot.
Much loved venues, such as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Barrowland Ballroom, as well as The Pavilion Theatre and Barony Hall, will be providing audiences with a warm Glaswegian welcome, and organisers are encouraging anyone who has never attended to come and experience its magic for themselves.
Musicians Aileen Reed, Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth Salter of Kinnaris Quintet at The Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow for the launch of the Celtic Connections 2024 programme. Credit: Celtic Connections
