Karen Matheson Concert History

Karen Matheson born on 11 February 1963. She grew up in the small village of Taynuilt in Argyll, Scotland. She is widely renowned for her clear vocals and being the first artist to have a hit in Gaelic, having learned the language as an adult. She is the lead singer in Capercaillie. Her husband Donald Shaw sings with her in the group.

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Karen Matheson Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 21, 2026
Upcoming
The Scottish Christmas Songbook
Eddi Reader / Kris Drever / John McCusker / Karen Matheson / Ian Carr / Kevin McGuire / The Scottish Christmas Songbook Brass Ensemble
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Music Hall Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mar 06, 2026
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy / The Celtic All-Stars / Karen Matheson / Ross Ainsley / Edna Scahill / Mary Frances Leahy / Michael Leahy / Elmer Ferrer
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Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Mar 16, 2024
Frankie Gavin and De Dannan / Karen Matheson Ulster Hall Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Feb 05, 2023
Karen Matheson

Celtic Connections

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 25, 2022
Karen Matheson

Celtic Connections

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Apr 18, 2020
Capercaillie / Karen Matheson Pan Piper Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jan 25, 2020
Karen Matheson Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mar 29, 2019
Karen Matheson St Matthias Church London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 28, 2019
Karen Matheson The Met Bury, UK
Mar 27, 2019
Karen Matheson Brewery Arts Centre Kendal, UK
Jan 31, 2019
Tanxugueiras / Blazin' Fiddles / Karen Matheson King's Theatre Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 04, 2017
Transatlantic Sessions
"Transatlantic Sessions" / Jerry Douglas / Aly Bain / Mary Chapin Carpenter / Rosanne Cash / Sarah Jarosz / Karen Matheson / Aoife O'Donovan / Declan O'Rourke / John Paul White
Town Hall New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for May 04, 2017
May 03, 2017
Transatlantic Sessions
"Transatlantic Sessions" / Jerry Douglas / Aly Bain / Mary Chapin Carpenter / Rosanne Cash / Aoife O'Donovan / Declan O'Rourke / Karen Matheson / The Milk Carton Kids / John Paul White
Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 02, 2017
Transatlantic Sessions
"Transatlantic Sessions" / Jerry Douglas / Aly Bain / Mary Chapin Carpenter / Rodney Crowell / Alison Krauss / Karen Matheson / The Milk Carton Kids / Declan O'Rourke
Keswick Theatre Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for May 02, 2017
May 01, 2017
Transatlantic Sessions
"Transatlantic Sessions" / Jerry Douglas / Aly Bain / The Milk Carton Kids / Maura O'connell / Declan O'Rourke / Karen Matheson
The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Apr 28, 2017
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / The Avett Brothers / James Taylor / Sam Bush / Leftover Salmon / Jerry Douglas / Peter Rowan / The Kruger Brothers / Steep Canyon Rangers / Jorma Kaukonen / Mipso / Sarah Jarosz / Chatham County Line / Scythian / Sierra Hull / Jim Lauderdale / Bryan Sutton Band / Mitch Greenhill / The Waybacks / Jim Avett / John Doyle / David Holt / Pete & Joan Wernick / T Michael Coleman / Banknotes / Roy Book Binder / Andy May / Wayne Henderson / Happy Traum / The Stray Birds / Darin & Brooke Aldridge / Jack Lawrence / Jeff Little Trio / Carol Rifkin / Laura Boosinger / Locust Honey String Band / The Bluegrass Experience / Pat Donohue / Steve James / Ed Snodderly / Mark Bumgarner / Local Boys / Megan Nash / Joe Smothers / Charles Welch / Bob Hill / Gravy Boys / Steve and Ruth Smith / The Interactive Theater Of Jef / Alberti Flea Circus / Donna the Buffalo / Mary Bragg / "Transatlantic Sessions" / Karen Matheson / Joe Newberry / Maura O'connell / Declan O'Rourke / Aly Bain Show all bands
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Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 28, 2017
Feb 26, 2017
Karen Matheson Pan Piper Paris, Île-de-France, France
Nov 13, 2016
Karen Matheson Pan Piper Paris, Île-de-France, France
Sep 29, 2016
Karen Matheson Bush Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 15, 2015
Karen Matheson / Cara Dillon Paisley Abbey Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Genres:

Folk
Female Vocalists
Celtic
New Age
Scottish
Irish Folk
Puirt-A-Beul
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Latest Setlist (08/03/2014):

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  1. Ae Fond Kiss

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2024 1 concert
2023 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2020 2 concerts
2019 4 concerts
2017 6 concerts
2016 2 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 1 concert
2013 2 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2010 4 concerts
2008 3 concerts
2007 1 concert
2002 1 concert
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert

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