Battle of the Folk Bands
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Five bands compete for the title in the Battle of the Folk Bands at Drygate Brewery on 30 January 2027. This competition is part of the Celtic Connections festival with age restrictions for under 16s in Glasgow.
Five bands battle it out for the coveted title in the 2027 edition
Battle of The Folk Bands is back at Celtic Connections – one of the festival's most popular events.
Five bands battle it out for the coveted title, a slot at Celtic Connections and a day's recording at GloWorm Recording.
Expect a great atmosphere and real excitement as each band gives it everything!
Past winners of Battle of The Folk Bands, most recent first: The Way North (2026), Dauntless (2025), Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy (2024), Tarran (2023), Deira (2022), Tom Campbell Trio (2021), Séamus Ó Baoighill & Kenny Rankin (2020), The Canny Band (2019), Eabhal (2018), and Dosca (2017).
Age restrictions: Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. · Seating: Seated and Standing
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Frequently asked questions
Battle of the Folk Bands takes place on Saturday, 30 January 2027 at 13:00.
Battle of the Folk Bands is held at Drygate Brewery in Glasgow (85 Drygate, Glasgow, G4 0UT).
Tickets for Battle of the Folk Bands are priced at £14.56. Live prices and availability are shown on celticconnections.com.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Drygate Brewery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Battle of the Folk Bands can be booked via celticconnections.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial Summary
Five bands compete for the title in the Battle of the Folk Bands at Drygate Brewery on 30 January 2027. This competition is part of the Celtic Connections festival with age restrictions for under 16s in Glasgow.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Five bands battle it out for the coveted title in the 2027 edition
Battle of The Folk Bands is back at Celtic Connections – one of the festival's most popular events.
Five bands battle it out for the coveted title, a slot at Celtic Connections and a day's recording at GloWorm Recording.
Expect a great atmosphere and real excitement as each band gives it everything!
Past winners of Battle of The Folk Bands, most recent first: The Way North (2026), Dauntless (2025), Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy (2024), Tarran (2023), Deira (2022), Tom Campbell Trio (2021), Séamus Ó Baoighill & Kenny Rankin (2020), The Canny Band (2019), Eabhal (2018), and Dosca (2017).
Age restrictions: Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. · Seating: Seated and Standing
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Battle of the Folk Bands?
Battle of the Folk Bands takes place on Saturday, 30 January 2027 at 13:00.
Where is Battle of the Folk Bands taking place?
Battle of the Folk Bands is held at Drygate Brewery in Glasgow (85 Drygate, Glasgow, G4 0UT).
How much are tickets for Battle of the Folk Bands?
Tickets for Battle of the Folk Bands are priced at £14.56. Live prices and availability are shown on celticconnections.com.
Is there anywhere to stay near Battle of the Folk Bands?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Drygate Brewery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Battle of the Folk Bands?
Tickets for Battle of the Folk Bands can be booked via celticconnections.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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