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Best Live Music in Glasgow This Month: September 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Glasgow this month
Glasgow is one of only 75 cities to earn the coveted title of UNESCO City of Music. It’s not hard to see (or hear) why. Scotland’s second city is home to some of the most legendary live music venues in the UK – from the notorious Barrowland Ballroom to the acclaimed Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – and the pantheon of great Glaswegian acts includes Lewis Capaldi, Simple Minds, and Primal Scream. Whether you’re a local or just in town for a visit, you’re guaranteed to find an event that’s up your street, and to make your life easier we’ve put together this handy, regularly updated guide to bring you the best gigs, concerts and raves in Glasgow each month.
Watch Liverpool folk icon Jamie Webster light up the O2
- Where: O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow, G5 9NT
- When: Tuesday 22 September
Folk musician Jamie Webster was the first artist to top the Official Folk Album Chart with his debut album back in 2020, when it was brand-new, making the Liverpool player an inspiration to many. But fast forward to 2026, and the 32-year-old is celebrating his latest album Running Around the Sun which came out earlier this month. Fans love him for his honest, hard-hitting tracks that feel like a real comfort during difficult times, and there are some definite stand-out hits of his including lockdown’s ‘Moments’ and the more recent, much-loved ‘Weekend in Paradise’. Webster’s anthems and laments are wonders alike and he’s a star who shouldn’t be missed. Book your tickets at the link below!
Get tickets to Jamie Webster at O2 Academy Glasgow
Rage to the sound of Split Chain’s nu-metal
- Where: G2, 490 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3LW
- When: Tuesday 22 September
English heavy rockers Split Chain have just one mantra: “The Chain does what it wants”. And that pretty much sums it up. The Bristol-born five-piece have always moved with untethered creativity, making music that feels right even if it’s a whirlpool of various furious subgenres of rock. Last year, this artistic method culminated into the band’s debut album motionblur. In it, Split Chain channels everything from sharp anger, pain and power to weightless joy and excitement. Together, Bert Martinez-Cowles (vocals), Tom Davies (bass), Oli Bowles (guitar), Jake Reid (guitar) and Aaron Black (drums) are an unmatched quintet with the unbridled confidence and fascinating skill to create music refusing to label itself. Check the link below for last minute tickets to their Glasgow gig!
Get tickets to Split Chain at G2
Celebrate Welsh band Casey’s debut album anniversary
- Where: Slay Glasgow, 24 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UL
- When: Wednesday 23 September
It’s officially been a decade since Welsh rock quintet Casey released their debut album Love Is Not Enough, and they’re here in Glasgow to celebrate that exact feat. It turned out the band released another album called Where I Go When I Am Sleeping two years later before a sudden hiatus in 2019. But it wasn’t to last. Here we are in 2026, back together with Casey, and ready to celebrate some of Wales’ best alternative rock in recent years with this influential debut album. Come along to this gig to experience songs from the record played live on a special anniversary tour, and connect with the band members on a tour more intimate than most. Grab a pal and come on down to Slay Glasgow!
Get tickets to Casey at Slay Glasgow
Dive into the depths of Little Barrie’s technical prowess
- Where: Stereo, 22 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR
- When: Wednesday 23 September
Barrie Cadogan and Lewis Wharton unite to form Little Barrie, the English psych-funk duo joined by Malcolm Catto on tour of their latest album Electric War. And it really is a war of sounds – a battle between jazz, deep funk, rock ‘n’ roll, and atmospheric fuzz, each pushing to become the main aesthetic of this record. Again, this is a band unconcerned with the limitations of genre and more concerned with performing from the heart. Plus, they’ve been performing together for over 20 years, so it’s safe to say they know how to put on a good show. Check the link below and come along to Stereo this week.
Get tickets to Little Barrie at Stereo
Have a ball with Declan Welsh and The Decadent West
- Where: Saint Luke’s,17 Bain Street, Calton, Glasgow, G40 2JZ
- When: Thursday 24 September
Join fellow Scots Declan Welsh and The Decadent West at Saint Luke’s this week! East Kilbride native Declan Welsh arrives as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the group, whilst Duncan McBride takes to guitar, Ben Corlett’s on bass, and Jamie Holmes takes care of drums. Founded in 2015, the band is known for its charged, emboldened alternative rock sound famous for appearances in TRSNMT, Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight Festival, and you might recognise the influences of Rage Against the Machine or Arctic Monkeys when you listen. So, it’s pretty bold and catchy stuff. If you’re keen to hear them live, take a look at the link below. Their next album Explicit Agitation is due out early next year, so there’s a chance of hearing track teasers if you’re lucky!
Get tickets to Declan Welsh at Saint Luke’s
Sway to an enchanting acoustic set by Matt Maeson
- Where: Oran Mor, Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX
- When: Saturday 26 September
Matt Maeson is a Virginia-born and Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has gone multiplatinum and writes directly from the heart. As a multi-instrumentalist, he takes most aspects of his songs into his own hands, writing alternative anthems about complicated, twisted emotions that seem to capture an exact feeling everyone’s experienced. His first album Bank on the Funeral came out back in 2019, so he’s had some years in the industry to build a solid fanbase. Since then he’s released two more full-length studio albums and he’s embarked on a few sold-out tours along the way. Join him on this one at the link below!
Get tickets to Matt Maeson at Oran Mor
Discover Megan Moroney, country music’s next muse
- Where: O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow, G5 9NT
- When: 27-28 September
Country music reaches Glasgow this week with American singer-songwriter Megan Moroney.The 28-year-old MTV Video Music Award winner is promoting her latest album Cloud 9, full of songs about love, heartbreak and everything in between. Moroney is not only one of Nashville’s biggest stars by now, but one of country music’s newest and brightest overall, with swelling accolades (including a Country Music Association Award) and an ever-expanding group of adoring fans. Basically, she sounds like she could be the perfect entertainment tol fill a free Sunday or Monday evening. If it sounds like one for you, waste no time and book your tickets now!
Get tickets to Megan Moroney at O2 Academy Glasgow
Swoon to Niall Horan’s loved up album Dinner Party
- Where: OVO Hydro, SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW
- When: Monday 28 September
Come and see former One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan at the Hydro this Monday night! His influence over millennials and Gen Z will never quite wear off, being one of the most successful pop singers in modern times alongside his former bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. Now, join Horan for his Dinner Party Live On Tour show in Glasgow with the promise of songs performed off his latest album, Dinner Party. The 2026 record made waves in the industry and was praised repeatedly by critics for being genuine and authentic – sticking to what he does best, more or less. The star wrote it as an ode to long-term love and his girlfriend (the album is named after the context under which they met) so it’s a pretty sweet listen, and bound to make any listener feel good. Grab a friend to feel good with and go to see Horan live at the Hydro!
Get tickets to Niall Horan at OVO Hydro
Let Mongolian folk-metal band The Hu blow you away
- Where: O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow, G5 9NT
- When: Tuesday 29 September
The Hu are simply not an act you want to miss. Based on a foundation of traditional Mongolian music, The Hu builds on that with beastly guitars, fascinating throat singing and many ancient instruments including the morin khuur and the tovshuur. The band has so far released three studio albums (with the latest brand-new from this year) and they’re made and recorded by members Galbadrakh “Gala” Tsendbaatar, Nyamjantsan “Jaya” Galsanjamts, Enkhsaikhan “Enkush” Batjargal, and Temuulen “Temka” Naranbaatar. You’ll hear everything from war cries to beautiful poetry, all in the Mongolian language. If you’re interested in going to see them for yourself, click on the link below!
Get tickets to The Hu at O2 Academy Glasgow
Have a blast from the past with Westlife
- Where: OVO Hydro, SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW
- When: Wednesday 30 September – 1 October
Westlife are essentially nineties/early noughties pop royalty! Formed in 1998, the Irish quintet have been on some journey during the last couple of decades. So, in honour of the exceptional career they’ve achieved, Westlife are embarking on a 25th anniversary tour since their career lifted off. Together Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, and Kian Egan will perform top hits from the group’s defining albums including ‘If I Let You Go’, ‘Flying Without Wings’ and ‘My Love’. This promises an unforgettable night of singing and dancing, so get yourself along to the tour if you’re free! Tickets can be found at the link below.
Get tickets to Westlife at OVO Hydro
