Altan & Special Guests
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Veteran Irish traditional band Altan bring their Donegal jigs, reels and songs to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2027.
Altan, formed over four decades ago by fiddler and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and the late flute player Frankie Kennedy, have long stood at the forefront of Irish traditional music, rooted in the heritage of County Donegal. The current lineup of Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Ciarán Curran, Mark Kelly, Clare Friel and Martin Tourish performs vibrant reels and jigs alongside expressive songs in a concert presented as part of Celtic Connections 2027. The band have played venues from rural halls to the Royal Albert Hall and Hollywood Bowl.
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Listed on whatsonglasgow.co.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.