Recent Radio Appearances

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Julie recently joined Jeremy Vine and Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2 for an enjoyable conversation, which included a live performance of Gràdh Geal Mo Chridhe with Donald Shaw, recorded at the BBC Pacific Quay Studio – and an unexpected moment attempting to teach both presenters a little Gaelic mouth music! The full interview is now available to listen to here.

Earlier in the month, Julie also appeared on Music Planet, speaking about her two ‘Return Journey’ tracks: one for the road, and another that feels like coming home. You can listen to the episode here.

Spell Songs Album Tour 2026: In Thin Air

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Julie is thrilled to announce the 2026 Spell Songs album tour, celebrating the release of their new album In Thin Air.

The group can’t wait to share this exciting new collection of songs, and bring their music to audiences across the UK. They’re looking forward to hitting the road and connecting with fans through these special performances.

19th July 2026: HATFIELD Folk by the Oak Festival
Tickets available here

2nd September 2026: BRISTOL Beacon
Tickets available here

3rd September 2026: BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
Tickets available here

4th September 2026: CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange
Tickets available here

6th September 2026: LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall
Tickets available here

7th September 2026: SHEFFIELD Octagon Centre
Tickets available here

8th September 2026: EDINBURGH Usher Hall
Tickets available here

10th September 2026: PERTH Concert Hall
Tickets available here

Online Masterclass with Zoë Conway

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Julie will be hosting an online masterclass with the wonderful Zoë Conway, organised by Moniack Mhor, Scotland’s creative writing centre, on Thursday 12th March 2026 from 7–9pm.

Together, they will explore the meeting point between music and poetry, drawing on traditional and contemporary Gaelic and Irish texts. The session will offer insight into their approaches to composition, with examples from their own work and an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

The masterclass is open to all and available to book on a pay-what-you-can basis, with full details and booking information available via the Moniack Mhor website here.

US Tour Dates Announced for February 2026

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We are delighted to announce a run of US tour dates for February 2026, with performances planned across the Western states. The tour will include California, Nevada, Oregon, and Montana – which is especially exciting as it will be Julie’s first time performing there.
Touring in the US is always a special experience for Julie, and she is greatly looking forward to returning, playing for some familiar faces, and meeting new audiences along the way.
Tickets are available from venue box offices and via the links below.
6th February 2026: SARATOGA, CA – Montalvo Arts Center
Tickets available here7th February 2026: FALLON, NV – The Barkley Theatre
Tickets available here

10th February 2026: GRASS VALLEY, CA – The Center for the Arts
Tickets available here

12th February 2026: CORVALLIS, OR – PRAx at Oregon State University
Tickets available here

13th February 2026: BEAVERTON, OR – The Reser
Tickets available here

15th February 2026: BIG SKY, MT – Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
Tickets available here

Live Album Crowdfunder Campaign for 2026 Scottish Tour

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Julie Fowlis and band
We are excited to share one of the most exciting elements of Julie’s upcoming Scottish tour – her plan to record every single show and create a live album at the end of it! This long-held dream feels especially meaningful as she captures the music right here at home in Scotland.
To help make this project a reality, Julie has launched a Crowdfunder page for anyone who would like to support the album. With additional backing from Creative Scotland, she hopes to create something truly special with her audiences. If you would like to find out more or are interested in making a pledge, and pre-ordering an album or some limited edition merchandise, you can find the Crowdfunder page here.
Tickets are now on sale for the tour from the venues directly and from Ticketmaster here.

Scottish Tour 2026

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Julie Fowlis - 2026 Scottish Tour Dates

We are delighted to share that Julie will be heading out on a special run of Scottish shows in June 2026. She has been very excited to share this news, and she can’t wait to visit these beautiful spaces across Scotland with her wonderful band, and a few surprises along the way…

These concerts will be a chance to come together, celebrate live music, and enjoy the songs and stories that mean so much to Julie.

Tickets go on sale this Friday 21st November, and we would love to see you there!

 

Friday 5th June – Inverness, Eden Court

Saturday 6th June – Stirling, Albert Halls

Tuesday 9th June – Aberdeen, Tivoli Theatre

Thursday 11th June – Dundee, Whitehall Theatre

Friday 12th June – Perth, Perth Theatre

Saturday 13th June – Edinburgh, Queen’s Hall

 

Tickets are available from the venues directly and from Ticketmaster here.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood

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As Julie’s US tour comes to an end, with one final date in Georgia tomorrow, we’re excited to highlight her recent collaboration with composer Bear McCreary on the Outlander prequel series, Blood of my Blood. She recorded the original theme song, For My Love That’s Lost, which blends English and Gaelic lyrics and sets the emotional tone for the show. Her voice also features on several other pieces throughout the soundtrack, adding depth to the series’ distinctive sound.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood can be streamed in the UK on MGM+ via Prime Video, with the last episode available from Saturday 11th October. In the US, the series premiered on Starz on 8th August, with the final episode scheduled to air on Friday 10th October.

Julie on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune

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Julie recently had the pleasure of joining Petroc Trelawny on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune for a live broadcast from the Royal Highland Hotel in Inverness, performing alongside Éamon Doorley, Duncan Chisholm, and Ingrid Henderson.

If you missed it, you can catch the full episode here.

Julie and the band on tour this Autumn

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We’re excited to announce that Julie and the band are hitting the road this Autumn! Catch them on a short run of dates in the US in early October, before they return for shows across England and Wales at the end of October.

✨ See the poster for the full tour schedule and visit our Tour page for ticketing links to every date.

Tradition Now ’17

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Julie, with husband Éamon Doorley, have been collaborating with the amazing duo Zoe Conway and John Mc Intyre with the aim of creating new music and songs from Irish and Scottish poetry.

They will be performing at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland on OCT 3rd as part of Tradition Now ’17.

Thanks to Create Louth and the Irish Arts Council for support with this new venture.

https://www.nch.ie/Online/Tradition-Now-03Oct17 …