What's On in Glasgow

Elephant Sessions — There are few more magical settings in Scotland than Kelvingrove Bandstand on a warm summer evening, and Elephant Sessions — masters of foot-stomping, electrically charged Celtic folk — are exactly the band to fill it. Expect fiddles, driving rhythms, and a crowd that cannot help but move. Doors at 6:30pm, so grab a spot early and soak in the surroundings before the music takes over.

Wolves In the Throne Room, Spectral Wound & Gout — Saint Luke's — a converted church with soaring ceilings and stained glass — is quite possibly the most fitting venue on earth for an evening of atmospheric black metal, and American legends Wolves In the Throne Room know exactly how to fill a sacred space with crushing, transcendent sound. With Spectral Wound and Gout in support, this is a lineup that serious metal fans will not forgive themselves for missing. Showtime 7:00pm — check the website for tickets.

Paddy Hill: Inside Out — One of the Birmingham Six wrongly convicted of the 1974 pub bombings, Paddy Hill has one of the most extraordinary and devastating stories in modern British history — and this powerful solo show brings it directly to the intimate setting of McChuills at 7:00pm. At just £9, it is an unmissable piece of theatre that is as much a lesson in resilience and justice as it is a night out. Come ready to feel something real.

Smut Slam: Glasgow; "DANCING WITH MYSELF" — The Corset Club hosts this gloriously unapologetic adult storytelling night, where real people take to the mic to share their most intimate, funny, and often wonderfully chaotic personal tales — all united by tonight's theme, "Dancing With Myself." Witty, warm, and refreshingly honest, Smut Slam has built a devoted following for good reason, and the atmosphere is always electric. Doors at 7:00pm, tickets £12–£20.

Vio-lence + Cutthroat — Bay Area thrash titans Vio-lence bring their ferocious, riff-heavy assault to Audio at 6:30pm, and if you have never seen them tear through a set in a venue this size, consider this your chance to fix that. With Cutthroat along for the ride, the pit will be lively and the volume will be significant — ear protection optional, enthusiasm absolutely mandatory. Check the website for ticket details.

Blackfriars Comedy Quiz Night! — Round off your Tuesday with a pint and a battle of wits at the beloved Blackfriars of Bell Street, where the Comedy Quiz Night blends proper pub quiz energy with laughs baked in from the start. Starting at 8:00pm, it is the ideal landing spot whether you are wrapping up a big evening or just fancying a low-key but highly entertaining night out — check the website for entry details and get your team together.