What's On in Glasgow

A Play a Pie & a Pint - Cry/Laugh — Oran Mor's legendary lunchtime theatre slot has been feeding Glasgow's appetite for culture — and pastry — for years, and this one looks set to deliver on both counts. Cry/Laugh kicks off at 1:00pm, so it is the perfect excuse to take a proper break from your day and sink into something thought-provoking with a hot pie in hand. Check the website for tickets and pricing, but trust us: this format is one of Glasgow's genuine cultural gifts.

Jazz Thursdays - The Noble Public House — There is something deeply civilised about walking into a warm pub at 6:00pm and being greeted by live jazz, and The Noble Public House delivers exactly that every Thursday. At just £10, this is an evening of real musicianship in an intimate setting — the kind of night where the conversation flows as easily as the drinks. Arrive early, settle in, and let the evening take its time.

The B-52's — Rock Lobster. Love Shack. Roam. If those titles just played in your head, you already know why this one is unmissable — the B-52's are one of the most joyful, ridiculous, life-affirming live acts in pop history, and they are bringing that energy to the Barrowland Ballroom at 7:00pm. The Barrowland is widely considered one of the best live music venues in the world, and on a night like this it will be absolutely electric. Check the website for tickets and do not sleep on this one.

TRNSMT PRE PARTY FT: Sister Madds + Tina Sandwich + Lacuna — With TRNSMT weekend bearing down on the city, King Tuts is firing up the engines with a proper pre-party featuring three acts worth arriving early for — Sister Madds, Tina Sandwich, and Lacuna. King Tuts at 7:30pm on a Thursday night, packed with festival energy before the festival has even started? That is a very good night. Check the website for tickets and consider this your warm-up lap.

Sunset Boulevard: the Backstage Cut — Oran Mor doubles up tonight with an evening show that promises to be something genuinely different — Sunset Boulevard stripped back and reimagined as a backstage experience, starting at 8:00pm. If you love musical theatre but want something more intimate and raw than the grand production version, this is the one for you. Check the website for tickets, and prepare to see a classic from a whole new angle.

Vibes Thursdays Bounce, Techno & Trance — When the rest of the city is winding down, Vibes Glasgow is just getting started — doors at 10:00pm for a night of bounce, techno, and trance that will take you somewhere very far from your Thursday morning inbox. At only £5 on the door, this is exceptional value for a proper electronic night out, and the kind of sweaty, committed club experience that reminds you why Glasgow's nightlife has a global reputation. Sleep is for Friday.