What's On in Glasgow
Thursday 06 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Glasgow does not do quiet Thursdays. From the moment the early-evening sun catches the sandstone, the city is stacking up reasons to get out the door — jazz in a public house, an EP launch at a beloved venue, late-night techno, and a legendary voice at Kelvingrove Bandstand. Whether you want to be home by ten or dancing until the small hours, tonight has your name on it.
Highlights
Marti Pellow | Kelvingrove Bandstand — The Wets frontman and one of Scotland's most enduring pop voices takes to the gorgeous open-air Kelvingrove Bandstand at 6:30pm, with that Victorian ironwork framing the skyline behind him. There are few more romantic settings in the city, and Pellow's catalogue of anthems sounds made for a warm August evening under the trees. Check the website for tickets — but do it quickly, because this one has all the ingredients of a sell-out.

A Noble Night Of Jazz with Steve Clark — Tucked into The Noble Public House from 6:00pm, this is the kind of mid-week jazz night that reminds you why Glasgow's live music scene punches so far above its weight. Steve Clark brings warmth and craft to a setting that already feels like it was designed with a cold drink and good conversation in mind. Check the website for entry details, then go ahead and make it your aperitivo hour of choice.

Lucy Tay EP Launch Headline Show — Audio Glasgow at 7:00pm is the backdrop for what promises to be one of those milestone nights an artist never forgets — Lucy Tay stepping up to headline her own EP launch show. The intimacy of Audio makes it perfect for hearing new material up close, feeling the nerves and the joy in equal measure, and knowing you were there at the start of something. Tickets are £8–£10, which for a night this charged is an absolute steal.

Mina Lookgood Presents: PLANET LOOKGOOD Vol.2 — 18 Candleriggs plays host to the second instalment of Mina Lookgood's boldly titled PLANET LOOKGOOD from 6:00pm, and if the first volume is anything to go by, expect something vivid, genre-fluid, and completely singular. This is the kind of DIY-spirited live music event Glasgow does better than almost anywhere — unpredictable, passionate, and full of personality. Grab your £10 ticket and prepare to be surprised.

Fat Salami - Debut Single Launch — McChuill's at 7:30pm, £8, and a band celebrating the release of their very first single — it does not get more raw or more exciting than this. Debut launches at McChuill's have a wonderful energy: the room is always a little electric, the band plays like everything is riding on it, and often it is. Get in early, get to the front, and be part of the story they will tell for years.

Vibes Thursdays Bounce, Techno & Trance — When the live music crowd calls it a night, Vibes Glasgow is only getting started — doors at 10:00pm and a floor built on bounce, techno, and trance for just £5. It is the kind of unpretentious, high-energy club night that Glasgow's Thursday scene was made for, where the DJ selection is serious but the atmosphere stays welcoming. If you have got the stamina and the trainers, this is your late-night destination.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Paul Gallagher | Bluedog | 6:00pm | Free | Tickets | |
| Mina Lookgood Presents: PLANET LOOKGOOD Vol.2 | 18 Candleriggs | 6:00pm | £10 | Tickets | |
| A Noble Night Of Jazz with Steve Clark | The Noble Public House Glasgow | 6:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Marti Pellow | Kelvingrove Bandstand | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Lucy Tay EP Launch Headline Show | Audio Glasgow | 7:00pm | £8–£10 | Tickets | |
| Borderline | The Poetry Club SWG3 | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Fat Salami - Debut Single Launch | McChuill's | 7:30pm | £8 | Tickets | |
| King Tut's Summer Nights Presents: Dugout | King Tuts Wah Wah Hut | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Michael Bready | Bluedog | 9:00pm | Free | Tickets | |
| Reverend Cassidy & The Jackoffs | Blue Dog | 11:00pm | Free | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Vibes Thursdays Bounce, Techno & Trance | Vibes Glasgow | 10:00pm | £5 | Tickets | |