Carly Pearce
Country singer Carly Pearce performs live at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow.
Events in Glasgow From 18th May – 24th May 2026
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This week in Glasgow, you can find a range of events across the city. Head to Sauchiehall Street or Byres Road for live music, with sets from both established acts and emerging artists. Several spots host these gigs, appealing to different musical tastes. Comedy nights are also scheduled, giving a fun break. For fitness and community connection, explore green spaces like Glasgow Green or Kelvingrove Park. The city’s transport network, subway and cycle lanes, makes moving around easy. If you’d rather take it slow, check out workshops and creative sessions. You might visit the River Clyde, which is undergoing regeneration, or find an event near Stobcross Quay. A short drive away, Oran Mor offers live music in the West End. Just outside the city, McChuills hosts gigs. Keep in mind congestion on Argyle Street and limited parking. You can find what’s on in Glasgow this week, the city’s calendar has plenty to choose from.
Monday 18th May
Beginner Friendly - Indoor Climbing at The Gcc
Beginner-friendly indoor climbing session hosted at the Glasgow Climbing Centre.
Colm Mcguinness
Comedian Colm McGuinness performs his stand-up comedy show at Attic Bar in Glasgow.
Comedy Lab
Comedy Lab presents a New Material Night at Drygate in Glasgow.
The Show Below
A live music performance takes place at Nice N Sleazy in Glasgow on May 18th.
Tuesday 19th May
The Village Storytelling Festival
The Village Storytelling Festival features contemporary storytellers, community exhibitions, and a symposium of workshops and discussions.
The Elvis World Tour
A tribute concert celebrating Elvis Presley's music at the SEC Armadillo.
The Handsome Family + Danny George Wilson
The Handsome Family and Danny George Wilson perform a live music gig at Saint Luke's.
Kaitlin Butts
Comedian Kaitlin Butts performs her stand-up comedy show at Oran Mor.
Wednesday 20th May
Uws Music Showcase & Awards
UWS hosts its annual Music Showcase and Awards ceremony at Barras Art and Design, celebrating student achievements.
Indoor Bouldering at The Newsroom (Tca)
An indoor bouldering session at The Climbing Academy in Glasgow.
Jon Pardi: Honkytonk Hollywood uk Tour
Country singer Jon Pardi performs his Honkytonk Hollywood UK Tour at O2 Academy Glasgow.
Agm Announcement - we Need Your Support!
CTC Glasgow announces its Annual General Meeting, inviting members to support cycling initiatives.
Glen Hansard
Musician Glen Hansard performs a live concert at Barrowland Ballroom.
An Evening With Cardinal Black
A musical performance by Cardinal Black at Oran Mor, featuring live stage entertainment.
25 Years of Commercial Music - a Celebration
A live celebration of the 25th anniversary of The University of the West of Scotland's Commercial Music course.
Wed, May 20 · 8:00 pm Bst by World Virtual Tours uk: Free Archeology, Art…
Free virtual event explores archaeology, art, and history through online tours.
Michael Bready
Soul and funk singer-pianist Michael Bready performs live at Bluedog in Glasgow.
Thursday 21st May
Henry Durodola
Singer and guitarist Henry Durodola performs live at Blue Dog in Glasgow.
Doja Cat - Tour ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat performs her Tour Ma Vie World Tour at OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
Seafret
The band Seafret performs a live gig at Oran Mor in Glasgow on 21 May 2026.
Jazz Thursdays - The Noble Public House
Live jazz music performs every Thursday evening at The Noble Public House in Glasgow.
Queer Sketch Club
Queer life drawing club held at Kettle Black in Paisley, open to all abilities with nude/semi-nude models.
Braes: Live @ Qmu2
The band braes performs live at QMU2 to celebrate the release of their sophomore EP, for over 14s.
Miss Madison - Glasgow Support From Levengrove, kb & The Raskals
Miss Madison performs a live gig in Glasgow with support acts Levengrove, KB & The Raskals at McChuills.
Speed Dating in Glasgow | Ages 30-45
Speed dating event in Glasgow for singles aged 30-45 at Corinthian Club.
Doja Cat Afterparty!
Doja Cat performs an afterparty at 142B Lounge following her OVO Hydro concert.
Student's Thursdays Bounce & Techno
A techno and trance-themed night at Vibes Glasgow features DJ sets, cocktails, and affordable drinks.
Friday 22nd May
Midge Ure
Midge Ure performs a live concert at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow.
The Smiths Ltd
A tribute band performs The Smiths' greatest hits at Oran Mor.
Jrl uk
JRL UK performs a live music gig at Warehouse SWG3 in Glasgow.
Western af Tour With Chris Acker, Rachel Baiman & Northcote
Chris Acker, Rachel Baiman, and Northcote perform a live music show at The Rum Shack.
The Goodtrips, First Amendment, Callum Caisley
The Goodtrips and support act First Amendment perform live at 1990 in Glasgow.
Damien Quinn Live at Grace's
Damien Quinn performs live ballads at Grace's Irish Centre in Glasgow.
The Smiths Ltd. a Tribute to The Smiths
The Smiths LTD perform a live tribute to The Smiths at Oran Mor in Glasgow.
A Night of u2 With w2
A tribute band recreates U2's iconic stadium rock performances at The Ferry in Glasgow.
Afrobeat Piano !!!
Afrobeat piano performance at 142B Lounge Glasgow features high-energy live music.
Disfunction: Boery & Dkoxy (+More)
A live music event featuring high-energy performances by Boery and DKOXY at The Classic Grand.
Tekamine x Vibes Hard Presents Bvkr
BVKR, a rising European hard dance act, makes his Scottish debut at Vibes Glasgow with a lineup of local Scottish DJs.
Ganas: End of Exams Pool Party
Ganas hosts a pool party in Glasgow to celebrate the end of exams with music and drinks.
Saturday 23rd May
Klub- Friday
Resident DJ Brandon Nobre performs live at KLUB Glasgow on Friday.
Pablo Jones
Guitarist and singer Pablo Jones performs live at Bluedog in Glasgow.
Sgòrr Nan Lochan Uaine And Sgùrr Dubh
Hikers walk the Corbetts Sgòrr nan Lochan Uaine and Sgùrr Dubh in Torridon, covering 15.25 km with 895 m ascent.
Rum & Reggae
A reggae and rum-themed music event at SWG3 in Glasgow.
Rum & Reggae | Swg3, Glasgow
Rum & Reggae returns to SWG3 in Glasgow with major reggae acts and elaborate stage production.
It's Never Too Late Presents:
Matt Fax, Boxer, and Rokazer perform live music at Audio in Glasgow on 23rd May 2026.
Scratch Sessions Presents...
A live music event featuring Scratch Sessions at The Poetry Club SWG3 in Glasgow.
An Evening With Pinkpantheress
PinkPantheress performs a live concert at the SEC Centre in Glasgow.
Philip Sayce + Special Guest Tom Moriarty
Philip Sayce performs a live music set with special guest Tom Moriarty at Saint Luke's.
Lone Assembly & ro Nova
Lone Assembly and Ro Nova perform live music at Oran Mor.
Big Baad Comedy Gala - Saturday 23rd May
Award-winning UK comedians perform at a stand-up gala with dinner and bar options at Barras Art & Design.
St Petersburg: Sergey Palace, a Romanov Jewel
A virtual tour explores the history and art of Sergey Palace, a Romanov-era residence in St Petersburg.
Hells Bells Tribute to Ac/dc
Hells Bells, a UK-based AC/CD tribute band, perform live at The Bungalow Bar.
Dj Yoda 'The History of Hip Hop' av Set - The Garage, Glasgow
DJ Yoda performs an audio-visual history of hip hop at The Garage in Glasgow.
Midnight Painters Debut Headline Show
Midnight Painters perform their debut headline show with a full band at The Red Door Club.
Ravers Bingo
An energetic bingo event featuring rave music, loud tunes, and lively chaos at The Lincoln Inn.
Spiders on Mars Glasgow's Tribute to David Bowie
A tribute band performs David Bowie's greatest hits at The Ferry in Glasgow.
Nothing Hits Harder: Dublin Takeover! Feat. dj Jola
DJ Jola leads a special Dublin takeover night at 142B Lounge Glasgow with a high-energy lineup.
Nothing Hits Harder: Dublin Takeover! Feat. dj Jola & dj Samszyy
DJ Jola and DJ Samszzy headline the Dublin Takeover event at 142B Lounge Glasgow.
Dj Selecta Killa Live in Glasgow
DJ Selecta Killa performs a live dancehall, Afrobeats, and Amapiano set at Enish Glasgow.
Lynda Lou x Vibes Presents House, Trance & Techno
Irish DJs Colvill and David Murphy perform a live House, Trance, and Techno set at Vibes Glasgow.
Klub - Saturday
Resident DJ Brandon Nobre performs at KLUB Glasgow on Saturday night.
Fly Festival Afterparty
A post-festival live music event at O2 Academy Glasgow featuring DJ sets and performances.
Sunday 24th May
Prty Fstvl - Afterparty Sunday - Classic Grand
An afterparty event at The Classic Grand in Glasgow features a secret lineup of performers.
Bamboo Bank Holiday Experience at Bamboo Glasgow
Bamboo Glasgow hosts a high-energy Bank Holiday event featuring live music and vibrant atmosphere.
Charnwood Orchestra 2026 Tour at The Renfield Centre
The Charnwood Orchestra performs a concert at The Renfield Centre featuring Emma Baird in the Bruch Scottish Fantasy.
David Duffy
Glaswegian performer David Duffy returns to Bluedog with a live set of blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll.
Great Glen Way - Laggan Locks to Fort. Augustus (Grade b)
Hikers walk the Great Glen Way from Laggan Locks to Fort Augustus.
Ideal Home Show Scotland 2026
The Ideal Home Show Scotland 2026 returns to Glasgow's SEC with home and lifestyle exhibitors.
Joe Carnall Jnr - 20 Years of Milburn's Well Well
Comedian Joe Carnall Jr. celebrates 20 years of his show 'Milburn's Well Well' at SWG3 in Glasgow.
Gerard Love Supersun
Gerard Love performs a live music gig at The Glad Cafe in Glasgow.
Raymond Mearns
Raymond Mearns performs a live music set at Glasgow's Blackfriars venue.
Alt Blk Era
ALT BLK ERA performs live music at Glasgow's The Garage.
Friday Night Comedy
Comedy performers take the stage at The Glee Club Glasgow for a Friday night stand-up lineup.
Icw - Wubba Lubba Dub Dub Insane Championship Wrestling
Insane Championship Wrestling event held at The Garage in Glasgow features high-energy professional wrestling.
Sir Chloe
Sir Chloe performs a live music set at Saint Luke's in Glasgow.
Fakemink
Fakemink performs a live music set at SWG3 in Glasgow.
Walk With Craig - Paisley Town Walk And Music Event Charity Day
A charity walk and music event in Paisley supports men's mental health, led by Craig Ferguson.
The Beats - a Tribute to The Beatles | Matinee Show
A tribute band performs Beatles hits in a matinee show at McChuills in Glasgow.
Rnb And Hip Hop Forever Brunch
A themed brunch event celebrating R&B and hip-hop music with live performances at Noona Said in Glasgow.
Dance Locale: Holiday Jam
A holiday-themed DJ and music event featuring live musicians and creatives at The Locale in Glasgow.
Big Duffy And The Goods @ Blackfriars
Big Duffy and The Goods perform live rock, country, and classic anthems every Sunday at Blackfriars.
Dj Rankin - i am a Raver (Reloaded) Tour
DJ Rankin performs a high-energy rave set celebrating the release of I Am A Raver (Reloaded) at The Montford.
Let The People Sing
A protest music night at Carlton Studios raises funds for local organizing and Palestinian prisoners.
Phil Campbell
Legendary pianist and singer Phil Campbell performs live at The Blue Dog in Glasgow.
Dj Tira : Live in Glasgow, uk Only!
DJ TIRA performs a live set at 142B Lounge in Glasgow, UK.