GIOfest XVI: International Festival of Improvisation

Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra is proud to host the internationally acclaimed 2024 edition of their annual festival: GIOFest. This year sees GIOFest XVI, the16th incarnation of the event with a programme bringing together artists from around the world, presenting newly commissioned work created especially for GIO’s unique and diverse ensemble.

Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra - one of the world’s leading large improvising ensembles - is the hub of a truly international community of musicians, reflected in the range of works they perform, and in their year-round programme of innovative collaborations with groups and artists from across the world.

The festival will present a series of premieres and collaborations, exploring new possibilities for large ensemble performance, improvisation and composition

Festival pass

Festival passes can be bought here.

Passes grant access to GIOFest's full programme, however you must still book a free ticket for each event you want to attend.