What's On in Glasgow
Tuesday 03 November 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Glasgow refuses to stand still on a Tuesday, and November the third is proof of that restless, glorious energy. From a lunchtime theatre experience with a pie in hand to a late-night comedy quiz fuelled by wit and probably a pint or two, the city is stacking its stages and venues with something for every kind of curious soul. Wrap up, get out, and let Glasgow do what it does best.
Highlights
A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Zamboni — The legendary Oran Mor lunchtime institution is back, and if you have never treated yourself to new Scottish theatre served alongside an actual pie and a pint, today is the day to fix that. Zamboni promises the kind of sharp, intimate storytelling that this beloved series has built its reputation on over decades, all wrapped up in under an hour so you can still make the afternoon yours. Doors at 1:00pm, tickets via the website — a genuinely unbeatable way to spend a Tuesday lunch.

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me — One of the funniest men to ever come out of Clydebank is back home at the OVO Hydro, and you can bet the room will be absolutely electric with the particular joy of a city watching one of its own at the very top of their game. Kevin Bridges has a gift for making the mundane feel hilarious and the personal feel universal, and a night in that vast arena will feel surprisingly intimate once he gets going. Starting at 6:30pm — check the website for tickets, and consider the premium venue options if you want the full experience.

The Pergolas ft Basically Nocturnal & The Raskals — Nice N Sleazy is one of those rooms that just feels right for a Tuesday night that has no business being as good as it is, and this triple bill of indie energy is exactly what the doctor ordered. The Pergolas headline a lineup that promises raw, lively guitar music in a venue so perfectly sized you will practically be sharing the stage with the band. Doors at 6:00pm and tickets are just £5 — honestly, this is the kind of evening that reminds you why live music matters.

Afrosymphony: The Glasgow Heats — Stereo hosts the Glasgow heats of Afrosymphony, a celebration of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and everything in between that has been steadily electrifying dancefloors across the UK. This is a competition with real heat to it — expect rising artists bringing their absolute best and a crowd that knows exactly what they are listening to. At £5 and kicking off at 7:30pm, it is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich ways to spend a November Tuesday.

Pure Reason Revolution — Prog rock devotees, your Tuesday just got a whole lot more interesting — Pure Reason Revolution bring their sweeping, orchestral, deeply textured sound to Slay Glasgow at 7:00pm for just £5. This is a band that builds entire worlds inside a single track, layering synthesisers, harmonies, and thunderous rhythms in a way that demands your full attention and rewards it generously. A rare and affordable chance to catch a cult act in an intimate room.

Blackfriars Comedy Quiz Night! — Round off the evening with a dose of competitive laughter at Blackfriars of Bell Street, where the comedy quiz night is exactly the kind of chaotic, warm, slightly absurd fun that a Tuesday in November quietly deserves. Gather your wittiest friends, sharpen your general knowledge, and prepare to have your confidence in your own intelligence gently dismantled — all in the best possible way. Starting at 8:00pm, check the website for ticket details and get a team together.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| The Pergolas ft Basically Nocturnal & The Raskals | Nice N Sleazy | 6:00pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Soil | Glasgow Garage | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Pure Reason Revolution | Slay Glasgow, Scotland | 7:00pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| TheBoyShadow | Attic Bar - Glasgow Garage | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Messa | Cathouse | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Open Mic by Michelle Elli | Bluedog | 7:30pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Josiah & The Bonnevilles | King Tuts Wah Wah Hut | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| The Shires | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Afrosymphony: The Glasgow Heats | Stereo | 7:30pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Comedy | |||||
| Blackfriars Comedy Quiz Night! | Blackfriars Of Bell Street | 8:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Arts & Theatre | |||||
| A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Zamboni | 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 | |