Gaelic Arts

On this page, discover upcoming events, opportunities and other ways to get involved in Gaelic Arts at Glasgow Life.

We are committed to Gaelic Arts; leading, supporting and promoting a range of creative opportunities for Gaelic in the city including events, projects, workshops, funded opportunities and partnerships across Glasgow and beyond.

The programme, built on our Gaelic Arts Strategy, offers Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers alike the chance to encounter and enjoy performances, artworks, participation, creative opportunities and more, all rooted in and exploring Gaelic culture.

Òran do Ghlaschu (Song to Glasgow)

Our new competition has been won by Robbie MacLeòid, whose song will be debuted live at Celtic Connections, as part of Òran Ùr - Celebrating 25 years of new Gaelic songs, at the Citizens Theatre on 24 January.

Find out more and listen to the song

GUIR! 2026 opportunity call out

Glasgow Life's GUIR! initiative returns in 2026 - we're accepting applications now until 25 January for artists who want to develop new Gaelic work across all disciplines.

Apply now

Big City Cèilidh (Cèilidh a’ Bhaile Mhòira)

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The Big City Cèilidh (Cèilidh a Bhaile Mhòir)

This video gives a taste of a new series from Glasgow Life, Cèilidh a’ Bhaile Mhòira, which means 'The Big City Cèilidh.' Returning to the original roots of the word 'cèilidh', it is a traditional gathering where performers share songs, stories and poems. 

The next event is at the National Piping Centre on 25 January as part of Celtic Connections. All welcome! 

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