2026
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Sat24Jan2026
Celtic Connections Gaelic Song Workshops
10.30 onwardsCeltic Connections Public Workshops – Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery 2026
Saturday 24th January
Waulking Songs 2 with Joy Dunlop
St Kilda Gallery, 10:30 – 12:00
Come & Try Puirt with Joy Dunlop
French Gallery, 13:30 – 15:00
Full details on the Celtic Connections website.
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Tue27Jan2026
Moving Minds - The Rise, Demise and Reawakening of Scottish Gaelic
7.30pm - 9.15pmInn Deep, Glasgow
Speaker: Joy Dunlop, Broadcaster, Singer, Educator, Event host and Gaelic activist.
Described by The Herald as, ‘A one-woman Gaelic industry’, Joy Dunlop is a broadcaster, singer, educator, event host and Gaelic activist. In this talk, she’ll take you on an engaging journey through Gaelic Scotland; from its arrival in the fourth century, to becoming the language of the Scottish court, before suffering a nationwide decline and most recently, a revival.
She’ll touch on education and politics, culture and heritage, and teach a few simple words and phrases. Bidh fàilte bhlàth oirbh uile / A warm welcome awaits you all.
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Sun01Feb2026
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Final 2026
5pmCity Halls, Glasgow
Six incredible musicians will compete for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2026 title.
Calum McGregor – Piano & Accordion
Craig Harrison – Fiddle
Ewen Rorie – Fiddle
Gregor Niven – Accordion
Iona Fyfe – Scots Song
Rachel Groves – Lever HarpPresented by Joy Dunlop live on BBC ALBA and BBC Radio Scotland.
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Sat07Feb2026
Fèis Phàislig: 10-Year Anniversary Concert
7.30pmPaisley Town Hall
Join us for a landmark celebration of ten years of music, song, and community spirit as Fèis Phàisligmarks a decade of inspiring young people through traditional music and Gaelic culture.
This special anniversary concert will bring together over 150 performers – including current young learners, accomplished alumni, the Fèis Phàislig Gaelic Choir, local pipe bands, and some of Scotland’s leading traditional musicians – for a vibrant evening that reflects the creativity and cultural pride of Renfrewshire.
Hosted by Joy Dunlop – acclaimed Gaelic singer and broadcaster – the concert will feature performances from Fèis Phàislig tutors and professional artists including Grant McFarlane, Ron Jappy, Chloë Bryce, Calum McIlroy, Josie Duncan, Ellen MacDonald, and Mànran’s Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson.
Supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the event will also premiere a newly commissioned Gaelic song looking towards the organisation’s next chapter.
Expect an uplifting showcase filled with music, energy, and the sense of community that has defined Fèis Phàislig over the past decade.
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Fri13Feb2026
Clydebank Cèilidh
7.30pmWaterfront Paraish Hall, Clydebank
Full details coming soon.
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Mon23Feb2026Sun01Mar2026
Seachdain na Gàidhlig
All dayThroughout Scotland
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) celebrates Scottish Gaelic across the globe and raises the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, schools’ engagement, and an exciting calendar of events.
Join us from 23 February – 1 March 2026 and celebrate 5 years since Seachdain na Gàidhlig started. From dances and talks to baking and walks, it promises to be a packed programme.
Anybody can take part or run their own event – the initiative offers opportunities for Gaelic speakers, and those without the language, to get involved in a way that suits them. Whether you are in Scotland or further afield – get in touch if you would like to discuss an idea.
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Fri13Mar2026
Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu Concert
7.30pmTbc
Full details coming soon
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Wed08Apr2026Sun12Apr2026
New York City Tartan Week
All weekNYC
Full details coming soon
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Sat18Apr2026
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
7.30pmEasterbrook Hall, Dumfries, DG1 4TA
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is raring to go again to entertain you with an unforgettable evening of exciting traditional Scottish music embracing songs, reels, strathspeys, jigs, marches and beautiful slow airs.
With 45 years at the heart of Scotland’s musical heritage the orchestra takes to the stage under the dynamic baton of conductor Blair Parham along with guest artistes.
Tickets here