BBC at Celtic Connections 2026

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Join BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 4 at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay for eight special Celtic Connections programmes.

Showcasing the best of BBC Radio Scotland programmes including Travelling Folk with Anna Massie, The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart and BBC Introducing in Scotland. Enjoy live music and conversation with The Arts Mix with Len Pennie and BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends with Stuart Maconie, as he brings a special Celtic Connection edition of his weekly show.

Tickets will be allocated by random draw.

You can apply for as many shows across the festival as you wish, but if your application is successful you will only receive tickets for one show.

You can register at any time until 10pm on Tuesday 13 January.

For more details of the individual shows select from the options below.

Good luck!

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How to be in the audience

Step 1: Apply for tickets

Tickets for this show are being allocated by random draw, so when we receive your ticket request your details are added to the list of applicants. Applications are accepted until the publicised closing date/time.

Step 2: Receive a message

Once the random draw has closed all eligible requests are entered into the draw. If successful, we notify you by text message and send your e-ticket(s) to your email address. If unsuccessful you will be kept on the waiting list in case anyone cancels their tickets.

Step 3: Bring your tickets and ID

We do our best to get the numbers right, but unfortunately we occasionally have to disappoint people. Remember that every guest must bring original approved photo ID.

See a full list of accepted Photo ID

Select a show from the options below

Anna Massie
Random draw open

Travelling Folk

Anna Massie hosts an evening of live music from the heart of Celtic Connection 2026.

- Glasgow
Phoebe I-H and Stephanie Cheape
Random draw open

BBC Introducing in Scotland

BBC Introducing in Scotland brings live music from some of the most dynamic new music makers in Scotland today. 

Glasgow
Gary Innes
Random draw open

Take the Floor

Take the Floor are back once again at Celtic Connections to bring you a brilliant afternoon of live music and dancing. 

Glasgow
Len Pennie
Random draw open

The Arts Mix

Len Pennie presents live sessions and interviews with some of the finest musicians appearing at this year's Celtic Connections Festival. 

- Glasgow
Roddy Hart
Random draw open

The Quay Sessions

Join Roddy for an evening of live music, craic and Celtic Connections celebrations.

Glasgow
Stuart Maconie
Random draw open

Loose Ends

Join Stuart Maconie for a celebration of all things Celtic Connections. 

Glasgow