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There are 195 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Glasgow. The next is Squeeze at OVO Hydro on Thursday 12 November 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at Barrowland Ballroom, OVO Hydro, Saint Luke's, O2 Academy Glasgow, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow Garage.

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Upcoming alternative gigs in Glasgow195 listed

Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Sat 27 Mar James Marriott Saturday 27 March, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Sun 28 Mar EMEI Sunday 28 March, 19:00 · Saint Luke's Tickets
Mon 29 Mar James Marriott Monday 29 March, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Tue 30 Mar The Warning Tuesday 30 March, 19:00 · O2 Academy Glasgow Tickets
Tue 30 Mar James Marriott Tuesday 30 March, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Thu 1 Apr Jack Kays And His Band Thursday 1 April, 19:00 · Warehouse SWG3 Tickets
Sat 3 Apr The Emo Festival Comes To Glasgow! Saturday 3 April, 18:00 · O2 Academy Glasgow Tickets
Tue 6 Apr Brandi Carlile Tuesday 6 April, 18:30 · SEC Armadillo Tickets
Wed 7 Apr Brandi Carlile Wednesday 7 April, 18:30 · SEC Armadillo Tickets
Thu 8 Apr Boundaries Thursday 8 April, 18:30 · Glasgow Garage Tickets
Thu 8 Apr The View - 20th Anniversary of Hats Off To The Buskers Thursday 8 April, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Fri 9 Apr The View - 20th Anniversary of Hats Off To The Buskers Friday 9 April, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Fri 9 Apr Gen and the Degenerates Friday 9 April, 19:00 · The Poetry Club SWG3 Tickets
Sat 10 Apr The View - 20th Anniversary of Hats Off To The Buskers Saturday 10 April, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Sat 10 Apr The Frank & Walters Saturday 10 April, 19:00 · Oran Mor Tickets
Tue 13 Apr The Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation Tuesday 13 April, 19:00 · O2 Academy Glasgow Tickets
Thu 15 Apr Alfie Jukes Thursday 15 April, 19:30 · King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Tickets
Sat 24 Apr Overpass Saturday 24 April, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Tue 27 Apr Supergrass Tuesday 27 April, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Wed 28 Apr Bleech 9:3 Wednesday 28 April, 19:00 · Galvanizers SWG3 Tickets
Wed 28 Apr Supergrass Wednesday 28 April, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Sat 1 May RescheduledGlasvegas Saturday 1 May, 19:00 · O2 Academy Glasgow Tickets
Sun 2 May Whitney Sunday 2 May, 19:00 · The Old Fruitmarket Tickets
Mon 3 May re6ce Monday 3 May, 19:00 · Attic Bar - Glasgow Garage Off sale
Thu 6 May Lanterns On the Lake Thursday 6 May, 19:00 · Oran Mor Tickets
Thu 6 May Lanterns On The Lake Thursday 6 May, 19:00 · Oran Mor Tickets
Sun 9 May Erasure: Radio!! Radio!! Tour Sunday 9 May, 18:00 · OVO Hydro Tickets
Sun 9 May Palace Sunday 9 May, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Wed 12 May An Evening with Jason Ringenberg Wednesday 12 May, 20:00 · Rum Shack Tickets
Sun 16 May Proud Mary Sunday 16 May, 19:30 · King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Tickets
Mon 17 May Kings of Convenience Monday 17 May, 19:00 · Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Tickets
Wed 19 May Venue Premium - Weezer Wednesday 19 May, 18:30 · OVO Hydro Tickets
Wed 19 May Weezer Wednesday 19 May, 18:30 · OVO Hydro Tickets
Thu 27 May Knockengorroch 2027 Thursday 27 May, 11:00 · Knockengorroch Tickets
Sun 30 May Venue Premium - Fall Out Boy: Twilight of the Punks Sunday 30 May, 17:30 · OVO Hydro Tickets
Sun 30 May Fall Out Boy: Twilight of the Punks Sunday 30 May, 17:30 · OVO Hydro Tickets
Tue 1 Jun Nickelback: Everything Under The Sun Tour Tuesday 1 June, 17:30 · OVO Hydro Tickets
Tue 1 Jun Venue Premium - Nickelback: Everything Under The Sun Tour Tuesday 1 June, 17:30 · OVO Hydro Tickets
Sat 19 Jun Glasgow Summer Sessions - SOMBR // You Are The Reason Tour Saturday 19 June, 16:00 · Bellahouston Park Tickets
Thu 1 Jul Kelburn Garden Party Thursday 1 July, 12:00 · Kelburn Country Centre Tickets
Fri 2 Jul Beth Gibbons Friday 2 July, 19:00 · Barrowland Ballroom Tickets
Fri 29 Oct Newton Faulkner Friday 29 October, 19:00 · Oran Mor Tickets
Fri 29 Oct Newton Faulkner Friday 29 October, 19:00 · Oran Mor Tickets
Sun 12 Dec Twenty More Pilots | One Night Only in Glasgow Sunday 12 December, 19:00 · The Audio Lounge £2 Tickets
Wed 14 Feb 65daysofstatic Wednesday 14 February, 19:00 · The Arches, Glasgow Tickets

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Alternative gigs in Glasgow: your questions

How many alternative gigs are on in Glasgow?

There are 195 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Glasgow. The next one is Squeeze at OVO Hydro on 12 November 2026.

Which venues in Glasgow host alternative gigs?

Alternative shows in Glasgow are currently listed at Barrowland Ballroom, OVO Hydro, Saint Luke's, O2 Academy Glasgow, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow Garage.

Which bands are playing alternative gigs in Glasgow soon?

Acts with upcoming alternative shows in Glasgow include Nickelback, Shinedown, A Day To Remember, Hollywood Undead, Theory of a Deadman, Enter Shikari.