BBC ALBA will bring together some of Gaelic music’s biggest names as Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire returns to Glasgow to celebrate Hogmanay and usher in 2026. Govan Town Hall, on the banks of the Clyde, is the venue for the iconic live cèilidh which will be hosted by Cathy MacDonald and Niall Iain Macdonald and will be broadcast to audiences world-wide.
Ingrid Henderson, renowned Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire musical director, has assembled an all-star musical bill led by the legendary Dàimh, who will bring an infectious energy to the Govan stage, their powerhouse union of traditional music and Gaelic providing the perfect bridge from the old year to the new. Hogmanay’s hottest ticket also includes a trio of acclaimed singers: Following notable success with Skipinnish, Norrie “Tago” MacIver will share the stage with National Mòd royalty, Emma MacLeod and Ruairidh Gray.
Still airborne from their multiple successes at the Lochaber Mod, the Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association, better known as the GGs, showcase their winning harmonies and choral virtuosity under the expert tutelage of Iseabail Mactaggart.
Ingrid Henderson, in addition to her musical director role, will also lead the redoubtable Glenfinnan Cèilidh band, the musical hosts for the evening with Iain MacFarlane, Iain MacMaster, Hugh MacCallum and the irrepressible Anna Massie. The formidably talented group of musicians not only guarantee a party, they are a party!
Iain Macleod, Executive Producer for BBC ALBA, said: “It’s an honour to be part of such an iconic programme.Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire is a real landmark in the broadcasting calendar — a show that brings people together across the country and across the world. It holds a special place in the schedule and in audiences’ hearts, and it’s a privilege to help bring that tradition to life from Glasgow.”
Ellen MacDonald from Dàimh, said: “I’m delighted to be part of this year’s BBC ALBA Hogmanay ceilidh. I can’t wait to share the stage with such an incredible line-up, and to celebrate our music and culture as we welcome the New Year together.”
And Fiona MacKenzie, Commissioning Editor, MG ALBA, agrees: “We’re thrilled to be broadcasting this year’s Hogmanay celebrations from Govan Town Hall. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring in the New Year surrounded by incredible talent, and our line-up promises an unforgettable night. BBC ALBA is proud to share this special event with audiences, showcasing the best of Scotland’s talent as we welcome in 2026.”
Live coverage of Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire will be available on BBC ALBA, BBC Radio nan Gaidheal, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, and globally on www.bbc.co.uk/alba on Wednesday 31 December from 11.30pm.
Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire BBC ALBA a’ tighinn beò à Glaschu
Bidh cuid de na seinneadairean is luchd-ciùil as cliùitiche a’ tighinn cruinn còmhla an Glaschu airson Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire BBC ALBA air Oidhche Challainn. ’S ann an Talla Bhaile Ghobhainn air bruaich Abhainn Chluaidh a bhios Cathy NicDhòmhnaill agus Niall Iain Dòmhnallach a’ toirt a-steach na bliadhn’ ùire ann an cuideachd aoighean ’s luchd-èisteachd san talla, aig an taigh air feadh na rìoghachd agus air feadh an t-saoghail.
Tha Ingrid NicEanraig, stiùiriche-ciùil cliùiteach Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire, air clàr-ciùil loma-làn rionnagan a chur ri chèile. Tha an còmhlan Dàimh, a tha ainmeil air feadh an t-saoghail, a’ gealltainn spionnadh is neart ceòlmhor a thoirt don chuirm, cuide ri Norrie “Tago” MacÌomhair, Emma “Scalpaidh” NicLeòid agus Ruairidh Gray. An dèidh soirbheachas aig Mòd Loch Abar, bidh Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, na GGs, an làthair le co-sheirmean buadhach agus puirt sgairteil fo stiùir ealanta Iseabail Nic an t-Sagairt.
Agus bidh Ingrid NicEanraig ri obair-stiùiridh cuideachd le Còmhlan-cèilidh Ghleann Fhionnain, aoighean-ciùil na h-oidhche, le Iain MacPhàrlain, Iain MacMhaighstir Hugh MacCallum agus Anna Massie. Chan ann a-mhàin g’ eil an còmhlan tàlantach seo a’ gealltainn pàrtaidh, tha pàrtaidh nan smior!
Thuirt Iain MacLeòid, Àrd-Riochdaire an tachartais: “’S e urram mòr a th’ ann a bhith nam phàirt de phrògram cho suaicheanta. ’S e tachartas sònraichte a th’ ann an Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire — prògram a tha a’ toirt dhaoine còmhla air feadh an t-saoghail. Tha àite sònraichte aige ann an clàr BBC ALBA agus ann an cridheachan an luchd-amhairc, agus ’s e tlachd mhòr a th’ ann a bhith ga thoirt beò a-rithist à Glaschu.”
Agus Ellen NicDhòmhaill bhon chòmhlan Dàimh: “Tha mi air leth toilichte a bhith nam phàirt de chomharrachadh na Bliadhn’ Ùire air BBC ALBA am-bliadhna. ’S e fìor thoileachas a th’ ann a bhith air an aon àrd-ùrlar ri uiread de luchd-ciùil sgoinneil, agus a bhith a’ comharrachadh ar ceòl agus ar cultar còmhla fhad ’s a tha sinn a’ cur fàilte air a’ bhliadhna ùir.”
Agus tha Fiona NicChoinnich, Deasaiche Coimiseanaidh MG ALBA, ag aontachadh: “Tha sinn air ar dòigh Oidhche na Bliadhn’ Ùire a chomharrachadh am-bliadhna bho Talla Bhaile Ghobhainn. ’S e cothrom air leth a th’ ann fàilte a chur air a’ Bhliadhn’ Ùr le tàlantan ionmholta timcheall oirnn, agus tha na seinneadairean agus an luchd-ciùil againn a’ gealltainn oidhche air leth. Tha BBC ALBA moiteil a bhith a’ roinn an tachartais shònraichte seo le luchd-amhairc, a’ taisbeanadh an tàlant as fheàrr bho air feadh Alba fhad ’s a bhios sinn a’ cur fàilte air 2026.”
Bidh Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire ri fhaicinn beò air BBC ALBA agus BBC iPlayer, ri chluinntinn beò air BBC Radio nan Gàidheal agus BBC Sounds, agus ri fhaicinn is ri chluinntinn air feadh an t-saoghail air www.bbc.co.uk/alba oidhche Chiadain, 31 Dùbhlachd bho 11.30f.