What's On in Glasgow
Friday 25 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Glasgow is pulling out all the stops this Friday, with a city-wide lineup that stretches from lunchtime theatre to deep-into-the-night club floors. Whether you want to laugh, weep at a beautifully sung ballad, lose yourself in a Depeche Mode spiral, or dance until Saturday morning, the city has you covered — and then some. Pull on your jacket, pick your adventure, and get out there.
Highlights
A Play, A Pie and A Pint: The Whaler's Wife — One of Glasgow's most beloved lunchtime traditions returns to the glorious Oran Mor, where a short, sharp piece of new theatre is served alongside an actual pie and an actual pint — because culture should never come hungry. The Whaler's Wife promises drama, warmth, and the kind of compact storytelling that packs a real punch in under an hour. Check the website for tickets and pricing, and treat yourself to the best value lunch break in the city.

Mary Coughlan — The great Irish jazz and blues vocalist Mary Coughlan brings her smoky, emotionally fearless voice to the stunning candlelit surrounds of Saint Luke's at 7:00pm, joined on the bill by the quietly brilliant Jamie Lawson. Coughlan is the kind of artist who makes a room go completely still — expect bruised ballads, hard-won wit, and a performance that will stay with you for days. Tickets are £31 and absolutely worth every penny.

The Yummy Fur: Album Launch Gig + The Crails — Glasgow post-punk legends The Yummy Fur celebrate a brand new album at the always-atmospheric Poetry Club inside SWG3 at 7:00pm, with The Crails along for the ride as support. This is the kind of hometown gig that becomes a talking point — the energy of a band unveiling fresh material to a crowd who already know and love them is genuinely electric. Check the website for tickets before this one sells out.

The Figiro Quartet — If you want something gorgeous and completely free, the Figiro Quartet take to the stage at Blue Dog at 8:00pm for an evening of live classical chamber music in one of Glasgow's cosiest venues. There is something wonderfully democratic about world-class string playing available to anyone who walks through the door, no booking required. Arrive early, grab a drink, and let the music do the rest.

FLY | House Heads pres. Luuk Van Dijk, Robbie Doherty & Prunk — SWG3 becomes the only address that matters from 10:00pm, as the FLY crew bring Dutch house heavyweight Luuk Van Dijk alongside Robbie Doherty and Prunk for a night of driving, euphoric house music in one of the UK's finest club spaces. This is proper, considered dance music for people who love a room that sounds as good as it feels. Tickets are £31–£38 — an investment in one of those nights you piece back together on Saturday afternoon with a big grin.

BollyNasha Freshers Bollywood Night 2026: Glasgow — The Classic Grand throws open its doors at 10:00pm for one of the most joyful, inclusive, and flat-out fun nights on the freshers calendar — a full Bollywood party that is as welcoming to seasoned devotees of the genre as it is to curious first-timers. Expect banging soundtracks, a dancefloor that never pauses for breath, and a room full of people absolutely delighted to be alive. At just £6, this is one of the greatest bargains in the city tonight.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Trad Friday Sessions @ Blackfriars | Blackfriars Of Bell Street | 4:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Feng | Queen Margaret Union | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| The Yummy Fur: Album Launch Gig + The Crails | The Poetry Club SWG3 | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute | Oran Mor | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| The Crooks - Glasgow | Audio | 7:00pm | £14 | Tickets | |
| The JAM'D | The Bungalow Bar | 7:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| Mary Coughlan | Saint Luke's | 7:00pm | £31 | Tickets | |
| AGMP Presents: Mary Coughlan + Jamie Lawson | Saint Luke's | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Cammy Barnes | Barrowland Ballroom | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Man/Woman/Chainsaw | King Tuts Wah Wah Hut | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| The Figiro Quartet | Blue Dog | 8:00pm | Free | Tickets | |
| Pat Cairns sings Kenny Rogers & Neil Diamond | The Ferry | 8:30pm | £8–£15 | Tickets | |
| NSN presents: THE CIRCUIT with DEEVEY, SWANNY and more | Classic Grand. | 11:00pm | £6–£8 | Tickets | |
| Reverend Cassidy & The Jackoffs | Blue Dog | 11:30pm | £6–£8 | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| CASADURA PRESENTS: CASA020 Saint X Judes | Saint Judes Glasgow | 7:00am | £2–£4 | Tickets | |
| MXTAPE Fridays | Revolution Mitchell Street | 8:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Freaky AfroPiano Fridays!!! | 142B Lounge Glasgow | 9:00pm | £8–£12 | Tickets | |
| Fiver Fridays | Vienna's Nightclub | 10:00pm | £0–£60 | Tickets | |
| FLY | House Heads pres. Luuk Van Dijk, Robbie Doherty & Prunk | SWG3 | 10:00pm | £31–£38 | Tickets | |
| BollyNasha Freshers Bollywood Night 2026: Glasgow | The Classic Grand | 10:00pm | £6 | Tickets | |
| I Am A Raver - 20 Years of Gary McF - Pt. 2 | Club 69 | 10:30pm | £10–£20 | Tickets | |
| Candy Friday - Freshers Party | BOTECO DO BRASIL | 10:30pm | £5–£7 | Tickets | |
| Ganas: Welcome Freshers - IKEA Essentials | Firewater | 10:30pm | £5–£7 | Tickets | |
| PRTY: SLVL - Glasgow | Glasgow School Of Art | 10:30pm | £22–£32 | Tickets | |
| Cammy Barnes Official Aftershow Party & DJ Set | Blackfriars Basement | 11:00pm | £7 | Tickets | |
| Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Party (Glasgow) | G2 The Garage | 11:00pm | £7–£9 | Tickets | |
| Comedy | |||||
| Mark Cox | Kings Park Hotel | 6:30pm | £25–£39 | Tickets | |
| Punchline Bingo | Max's Basement | 7:30pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Theatre | |||||
| The Odd Couple (Female Version) Burn The Cork Theatre Co | The Bungalow Bar | 2:00pm | £15 | Tickets | |
| Arts & Theatre | |||||
| A Play, A Pie and A Pint: The Whaler's Wife | Oran Mor | 1:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Two Doors Down | OVO Hydro | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| General | |||||
| Venue Premium - Two Doors Down | OVO Hydro | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |