Events in Glasgow From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find live music, comedy, and performance art across Glasgow this week, reflecting the city's long-standing creative spirit. Stand-up sets at venues like The Stand Comedy Club or King Tuts Wah Wah Hut draw on sharp observation rooted in local life, exploring themes from Argyle Street to areas such as Maryhill. Intimate gigs take place near locations tied to regeneration efforts linked to the Liveable Neighbourhoods programme.

This week’s events include Afrobeat-influenced nights at venues connected via Clyde Fastlink, experimental cabaret acts in arts hubs like Saint Luke's, and late-night comedy shows with participatory formats. The city's deep connection between storytelling and performance remains clear: from spoken word events near the Monkland Canal to theatrical productions using visual language.

Family-friendly options appear at interactive spaces near park-and-ride sites or cycle-lane adjacent centres, offering entertainment beyond conventional nightlife, aligning with Glasgow’s high family-friendliness index. Public transport is central to access: routes along protected lanes and services like the Clockwork Orange Subway allow easy reach into city centre arts venues despite congestion on roads such as Buchanan Street.

Check listings below for precise times and locations across this week's schedule, 19–26 April 2026.