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Following last year’s sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns for Icons Volume 2.

This festive season the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow has enjoyed its most successful panto run ever, with over 81,000 panto lovers flocking through the doors to join Jock on his magical adventure as he climbed the beanstalk, defeating the greedy giant Glaiktiguts an incredible 68 times.

A commanding live performer blessed with an unforgettable voice, Amythyst Kiah combines the political and the deeply personal in her music; embracing spirituality, grief, joy, healing and love in all its incarnations.

A GIANT ON THE BRIDGE, a gig-theatre production, will tour Scotland in early 2026, featuring original Scottish hip-hop and storytelling that delves into the lives of individuals returning from prison.

The Chair, Fara and Gnoss raised the roof at the famous Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom with a special sold out Orkney inspired anniversary concert to mark the midway point of Celtic Connections, as more than 100 concerts flashed by in a week dominated by roots, rhythms and reels.

This vibrant, 13-piece ensemble revives the spirit and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s Grammy-winning album, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions.

Siobhan Miller returns to Celtic Connections for her biggest headline show to date, a one-night celebration in the iconic Old Fruitmarket marking the release of her first live album.

Gridlock follows a couple stuck in traffic on the way to a therapy appointment; what begins as petty frustration quickly pulls them, and the audience, into a collection of flashbacks, confessions and long-buried fears as they try to decide whether their seven-year relationship can survive.

The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

A high-energy performance reflecting Scottish roots with a modern, global sound.

The 33rd edition of the Celtic Connections festival opened in Glasgow this weekend with over 80 gigs and events.

Experience Emmylou Harris' farewell tour at Emirates Arena.

Celtic Connections 2026 launches with World Connections – a vibrant celebration of global traditions and local talent.

Delivered by Glasgow Life, in partnership with Innis & Gunn, the 33rd edition of the festival brings together a huge international programme spanning global roots, contemporary folk and orchestral collaboration.

In February, the Tron Theatre will host Wonder Fools in a compelling production of David Greig's acclaimed play THE EVENTS.

Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run.

Stars in attendance at the event will include THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR leads Chris Colfer (Glee) and Alice Krige (Star Trek), and JAILBROKEN star Bryan Larkin (London Has Fallen, Vikings).

The King's Theatre has been awarded £2.

Catherine Bohart’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Again, With Feelings will be released as online special.

Daughters of Persia is a special, one-off evening of music and words, created by British pianist Margaret Fingerhut and Iranian composer Farhad Poupel.

The pioneering company is back at The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr for a third consecutive year – presenting half a dozen specially-commissioned short productions.

Live Music Now Scotland will present the World Premiere of The Gemstone Arias on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 6.

Ahead of its return to the Royal Highland Centre & Showground, Edinburgh, on 18–19 April 2026, Terminal V has revealed the stage lineups with talent including Biianco, Natte Vistick, Patrick Topping and Prunk.

From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror.

BAFTA-winner Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary about one of Scotland’s most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory will open the festival’s 22nd edition on 25th February