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From acclaimed festivals to inspiring exhibitions here are five must-see events to kickstart your year with culture, creativity, and connection.
Celtic Connections
An international celebration of Celtic music illuminates stages across Glasgow from Thursday 16 January to Sunday 2 February 2025. Eclipse the dark winter nights with a kaleidoscope of internationally-renowned music, exciting new performances and unique showcases.
Celtic Connections runs from 16 Jan - 2 Feb 2025 in venues across Glasgow.
Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection
The National Galleries of Scotland celebrates 40 years of collecting photography. Explore highlights from the nation’s world-class collection of over 55,000 photographs.
Find famous faces, gems of early Scottish photography and new acquisitions which push the boundaries of photography.
Robyn Stapleton - Songs of Robert Burns: Queen’s Hall
One of Scotland’s finest interpreters of traditional song performs the works of Scotland’s National Bard in this special Burns Night event. This concert captures the range and depth of Burns’ works and celebrates Scotland’s musical heritage and language, at the heart of his literary and musical legacy.
Women in Revolt at National Galleries Scotland
Be inspired by stories of collaboration, creativity and rebellion when you visit Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-90.
Touring from Tate Britain, this major survey of feminist art celebrates the women who challenged and changed the face of British culture. Discover the powerful and often provocative work of over 100 artists and collectives forged against the backdrop of seismic social, economic and political change over two decades.
Women in Revolt is on until 26 Jan, open daily, 10am–5pm at the Modern Two.
In Case You Missed It: First Three Performances Revealed For 2025
World-class opera, music, theatre and dance comes to Edinburgh from 1 – 24 Aug 2025 for the 79th Edinburgh International Festival.
Through the lens of the 2025 theme, The Truth We Seek, our curated programme offers contemporary reflections on the world alongside time-honoured tales.
2025 performances include Mary, Queen of Scots, a world premiere from Scottish Ballet, an Australian Opera Orpheus and Eurydice featuring acrobatics, and Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra 2 in their first-ever European tour.
We announce the full Festival programme on 13 March 2025. Tickets go on sale 27 March. Become a member to access priority booking for the 2025 Festival.
