Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra Festival

GIOFest XVIII – Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra Festival

26–28 November 2026 | Glasgow

GIOFest returns, bringing together experimental musicians, improvisers and sound artists for a weekend of adventurous live music, performances, workshops and discussion.

Presented by the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra (GIO), this year's programme features internationally acclaimed artists including Rie Nakajima, Corey Mwamba, Anna Kaluza and Robert Burke, alongside members of GIO.

Highlights include performances exploring collective improvisation and experimental sound, a discussion on Improvising Care with Tia DeNora and Raymond MacDonald, and opportunities to participate in creative workshops.

Taking place across Glasgow, including the University of Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art and the Old Hairdressers, GIOFest celebrates spontaneous creativity, unexpected collaborations and the possibilities of making music together.

Full programme and tickets: https://www.glasgowimprovisersorchestra.com/giofest/xviii/