Winter events and festivals in Glasgow

Hailed as the world’s largest winter music festival, Celtic Connections (19 January - 5 February) kicks off the new year of events and celebrates the rich culture of Scotland. A diverse and ambitious programme, there are 250 events on offer from concerts to jamming gigs, talks and workshops, all crammed into 18 incredible days.

 

If previous festivals are anything to go by, the annual Glasgow Film Festival (16 - 26 February) promises variety, diversity and surprises in some unconventional settings. Past venues have included a caravan and a swimming pool! There’s film to suit all tastes from the classic to the ground-breaking as well as talks and events.

 

Always game for a laugh, this city is the perfect host to the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival (15 March - 1 April) which attracts big names and even bigger crowds year on year. Comedians already confirmed for this year include Russell Kane and Sarah Millican.

 

Look out for events coming up in spring too such as the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art which is defintely worth staying around for!

 

There is an event or festival to suit every age and taste in Glasgow whenever you choose to visit, why not surprise yourself with something new?