NAFCo at Celtic Connections 2026

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NAFCo at Celtic Connections 2026
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NAFCo 25th: Mary Frances Leahy, Astro Bloc, Darach and the NAFCo House Band.

Unfortunately, due to illness Annbjørg Lien & the Catriona MacDonald Band are unable to perform however, they have been replaced by the fantastic Astro Bloc. The rest of the line-up remains unchanged.

Join us for a special night marking 25 years of the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) — a celebration of the fiddle and dance traditions that connect communities across the North Atlantic and beyond. This concert brings together outstanding artists who showcase the creativity and collaboration at the heart of NAFCo.

This milestone concert brings together a fantastic line-up of artists whose music bridges generations and geographies. Featuring performances from rising Canadian star Mary Frances Leahy, the bold and dynamic Astro Bloc, the fresh Scottish–Galician duo Darach, and a special set from the NAFCo House Band — a collective of talented musicians from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire bringing their trademark energy and local spirit to the stage.

From Shetland to Scandinavia, Glasgow to Galicia, Ontario to Aberdeen, this is a night of exceptional music, shared traditions and community — celebrating 25 years of NAFCo in style!

Venue
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, New Auditorium