What's On in Glasgow
Tuesday 27 October 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Glasgow roars into the back end of October with one of those genuinely electric Tuesdays that reminds you why this city is unlike anywhere else on earth. From a lunchtime theatre-and-pie ritual to a Halloween ceilidh, a stadium comedy titan, and a synth-pop legend making her triumphant return, the city is pulling in every direction at once — and every single one of them is worth following. Wrap up, step out, and let Glasgow do what it does best.
Highlights
A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Badhbh-Shith and The Storytellers — One of Scotland's most beloved lunchtime theatre traditions rolls on at the magnificent Oran Mor, where a brand-new short play, a hot pie, and a pint of your choosing come as a single glorious package. Today's offering dives into the world of Badhbh-Shith and The Storytellers, promising the kind of sharp, intimate new writing that this series has championed for years. Doors at 1:00pm — it is, genuinely, one of the best-value ways to spend a Tuesday afternoon in the whole country.

Alison Moyet 2026 Tour - Songs of Yazoo, the Minutes & Other — One of the most distinctive voices in British pop history arrives at the SEC Armadillo at 6:30pm for what promises to be a deeply special night, threading through the electro-soul of Yazoo alongside her rich solo catalogue. Moyet on stage is a masterclass in raw emotional power — this is not a nostalgia exercise, it is a living, breathing reminder of an extraordinary talent at the height of her craft. Check the website for tickets, and do not sleep on this one.
Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me — Glasgow's favourite son fills the OVO Hydro at 6:30pm, and there is something genuinely moving about watching a city laugh together at one of its own. Bridges has been on a remarkable run of form and this tour has been drawing huge acclaim — expect the warmth, the precision, and the storytelling that has made him one of the sharpest stand-ups working anywhere in the world right now. Check the website for ticket options, including the Venue Premium experience if you want to treat yourself.

Spookceilidh — With Halloween just around the corner, Oran Mor transforms at 7:00pm into the setting for a Spookceilidh — a ceilidh with costumes encouraged, energy guaranteed, and the kind of joyful, sweaty, communal abandon that only this most Scottish of dance forms can deliver. Whether you know your Gay Gordons from your Dashing White Sergeant or you are a total beginner, ceilidhs are famously welcoming, and a Halloween twist only adds to the magic. Check the website for tickets and dust off something suitably ghoulish.

Blood Red Shoes — The ferociously tight Brighton two-piece take the stage at the legendary King Tuts Wah Wah Hut at 7:30pm, bringing their high-voltage guitar noise to one of the most iconic small venues in Europe. Blood Red Shoes have always punched well above their numbers — two people making a sound that fills rooms twice this size — and the intimacy of King Tuts makes this a genuinely unmissable prospect for anyone who likes their music loud and alive. Check the website for tickets before they are gone.

Big Gay Cabaret presents: Second Chance Fringe - Day 2 — The Poetry Club at SWG3 hosts day two of this Second Chance Fringe run at 7:00pm, with Big Gay Cabaret bringing its trademark blend of wit, warmth, and outrageous talent to one of Glasgow's most atmospheric rooms. If you missed any of these acts the first time around, this is your redemption arc — expect performance, laughter, and the kind of inclusive, joyful atmosphere that this night has built its devoted following on. Check the website for tickets and come ready to be entertained.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Spineshank | Glasgow Garage | 6:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Burner + Worn Out | Audio | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Alison Moyet 2026 Tour - Songs of Yazoo, the Minutes & Other | SEC Armadillo | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Alice Howe & Freebo | The Glad Cafe | 7:00pm | £17 | Tickets | |
| Keo | O2 Academy Glasgow | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Citizen | TV Studio SWG3 | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Open Mic by Michelle Elli | Bluedog | 7:30pm | £17 | Tickets | |
| Blood Red Shoes | King Tuts Wah Wah Hut | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| An Evening with Paul McStay w/ Mark Guidi + The Bluebells | Saint Luke's | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Arts & Theatre | |||||
| A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Badhbh-Shith and The Storytellers | Oran Mor | 1:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me | OVO Hydro | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| General | |||||
| Venue Premium - Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me | OVO Hydro | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Big Gay Cabaret presents: Second Chance Fringe - Day 2 | The Poetry Club SWG3 | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Undefined | |||||
| Spookceilidh | Oran Mor | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |