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Best Live Music in Glasgow This Month: April 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.
Hear a culmination of Scottish and Irish trad with Colm and Laura Keegan
- Where? Saint Luke’s, Calton 17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ
- When: Wednesday 22 April
Start your week off right listening to some of the best, most highly-commended trad musical duos on the scene right now. Colm and Laura Keegan combine lots of different factors in their music, namely Celtic and the traditional tones of Scottish and Irish folk with subtle hints of pop. As you can imagine, the result is an enchanting mix which can only be considered contemporary Celtic music. See for yourself how magical their music is. With Laura Keegan on cello, which she studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and Colm joining Laura on vocals and piano, it’s not one to be missed. Book your tickets now!
Get tickets to Colm and Laura Keegan at Saint Luke’s
Let Olivia Dean charm you at the OVO Hydro
- Where? OVO Hydro, Exhibition Way, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow G3 8YW
- When: 22-23 April
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Dean hits Glasgow this week! Performing at the OVO Hydro as the first stop on her Art of Loving UK/EU tour, the 27-year-old is known for her sunny seventies-inspired soul-pop. Indeed, this resurgence in genre has taken the world by storm since the singer is now repeatedly topping charts and charming fans with her infectiously joyful stage presence. We’ve no doubt this show will be one to remember since Dean seems to have a knack for acing pretty much any performance she does, so have a check to see if any tickets are left! Olivia Dean has two dates in Glasgow this week, so make sure to have a look at both days.
Get tickets to Olivia Dean at the OVO Hydro
Groove to Amber Mark’s Grammy-nominated R&B hits
- Where? SWG3, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG
- When: Thursday 23 April
Amber Mark has been climbing the ladder since opening for Sabrina Carpenter on her Short n’ Sweet tour, performing to sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden along the way. Now, she’s Glasgow-bound for her Pretty Idea tour which contains several UK stops. The singer is gaining recognition for her groovy R&B/urban soul music which never quite settles on one genre, but neither should it! Singles from the tour’s album namesake including ‘Sweet Serotonin’ and ‘Let Me Love You’ have been proven hits with live audiences, and her fanbase is growing by the second. Grab a friend and go see what she’s got at SWG3 this week.
Get tickets to Amber Mark at SWG3
Thrash to Just Mustard’s iconic Irish rock
- Where? The Art School, 20 Scott Street, Glasgow G3 6PE
- When: Thursday 23 April
Having come all the way from Dundalk in Ireland’s County Louth originally, Just Mustard are some of the nation’s favourite experimental Irish rock bands. The five-piece group fronted by singer Katie Ball started off debuting the hazy shoegaze album Wednesday. Since then, they’ve come out with two more albums, the most recent of which came out late last year, and both of them have experimented with a different type of variegated rock. Now, they’re on a UK tour which ends this month, so waste no time in snatching a chance to see them live. Tickets below!
Get tickets to Just Mustard at The Art School
Melt into the sound of Steph Strings’ acoustic folk
- Where? Stereo, 22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH
- When: Thursday 23 April
Australian songstress Steph Strings is fresh off the release of her debut album, Feel Alive, which came out in January this year. To mark such a feat, she’s currently embarked on a world tour spanning Europe, the UK, Australia and the US. Speaking to Rolling Stone Australia, Strings said her debut album is the most confident and expansive yet. To do this, she’s mixed flavours of folk, rock, country and pop together with mostly pensive guitar work and accompanying percussion. For a chance to see her work her magic here in Scotland, grab some last-minute tickets and head over to Stereo.
Get tickets to Steph Strings at Stereo
Find your next favourite at the Guerrilla Listening Party
- Where? Oran Mor, Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8QX
- When: Friday 24 April
Spend an evening at a music showcase which depicts some of the most exciting new acts Glasgow has to offer. On 24 April, Oran Mor will be hosting performances by The High Flats, Kyle O Band, High Calibre, Studio 8 and Defenestrate. It’s the perfect way to expand your music taste and spend an otherwise free evening. Plus, we think it’ll be way better with a pal by your side! The gig starts at 7pm and tickets for the night can be purchased at the link below.
Get tickets to the Geurrilla Listening Party at Oran Mor
Rejoice in brilliant gothic rock by The Nosferatu
- Where? Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald St, Glasgow, G1 4PL
- When: Friday 24 April
The Nosferatu are a highly seasoned band who first gained prominence in the 1990s. Formed originally in 1987 as the Rise era Nosferatu, this trio of unapologetic goth rockers know exactly how to put on a good show. Expect a wealth of screeching guitars and sonorous vocals from frontman Tim Vic, all tied together with some boundless orchestral passages. The band only recently reunited in 2019 after breaking up in 1994, but since then they’ve played several headline shows across European countries including Spain, Greece, Germany, Belgium and Italy. Nab your chance to see them in their home country this week!
Get tickets to The Nosferatu at Ivory Blacks
Rave all day at Day Fever
- Where? 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow, G40 2SB, Great Britain
- When: 25 April
If you’ve got a free Saturday coming up, consider spending it at Day Fever, the day-time clubbing event hosted from 3-8pm on 25 April. The idea is to let people disco to their heart’s content on a weekend without having it ruin their Sundays in any way. This one is particularly for those who reckoned their clubbing days were behind them but they’ve still got that spark of curiosity, or perhaps for others who don’t feel confident going to a regular nightclub. Either way, Day Fever will be filled with lots of punters who once felt the same but never let that stop them! Find your tickets at the link below.
Get tickets to Day Fever at 54 Calton Entry
Pine for lost loves with Vancouver talent Sophia Stel
- Where? King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a ST Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL
- When: Saturday 25 April
Vancouver musician Sophia Stel has quite the origin story. First of all, she self-produced her music in the very same venue where she once worked as a bartender. Secondly, she’s walked a Parisian runway before. Oh, and she’s now signed with A24 Music. What else could possibly intrigue you? Stel has made some anthemic music for those in a particularly lovesick frame of mind, so we don’t doubt this gig will be a cathartic one for anyone who considers that to be up their street at the moment. Go and find out!
Get tickets to Sophia Stel at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
Listen in awe as EMMMA shares her emotive artistry
- Where? SWG3, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG
- When: Sunday 26 April
For alt-pop multi-instrumentalism that reminisces the likes of Chappell Roan and Bon Iver, consider this EMMMA show coming up at SWG3. The intriguing singer, songwriter and producer is heading up the iconic Glasgow venue for a set that’ll prove both transformative and freeing. As she croons about the deepest pain a heartbreak can cause, the Connecticut-born singer brings theatre to her music too as she prepares to convey fierce, heart-rending emotions to every audience she performs to. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? Get your tickets now!
