Dermot Kennedy Glasgow: Setlist, stage times, support act, tickets and age restrictions for star's Hydro gig

The Irish singer-songwriter is set to play the OVO Hydro in support of his third album, The Weight of the Woods, which was released in April and reached number one in the Scottish albums chart.

Best known for hit singles including Giants, Power Over Me, and more, Kennedy last performed in Scotland back in 2023 when he headlined Edinburgh Castle with support from Nell Mescal. He previously played TRNSMT Festival in 2021, with his upcoming Glasgow performance to follow Kennedy’s set at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland

Whether you already have tickets or you’re hoping to get a hold of some last minute, here is everything you need to know about Dermot Kennedy at the OVO Hydro - including his likely setlist.

When is Dermot Kennedy’s OVO Hydro gig?

Dermot Kennedy will kick off the UK leg of his tour at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Friday, May 29.

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Who is Dermot Kennedy’s Glasgow support act?

For his gig in Glasgow, Dermot Kennedy will be supported by American singer-songwriter Jensen McRae.

McRae released her debut single White Boy in 2019, with her other well known tracks including Starting To Get To You. Fans may also recognise her from a small role in Spike Lee’s 2025 film Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington, in which she sand King David in.

She has released two albums to date, including I Don't Know How but They Found Me! which came out last year.

Dermot Kennedy stage times

If you’re among those with tickets to see Dermot Kennedy at the Hydro and are wondering when you will need to arrive, doors are due to open at 6.30pm.

While we don’t know exactly when Kennedy will take to the stage, based on previous shows during his UK tour he will begin his set sometime around 9pm, following his support act who is likely to begin at around 8pm.

Here are the likely timings for Dermot Kennedy in Glasgow:

• Doors open: 6.30pm
• Jensen McRae: 8pm
• Dermot Kennedy: 9pm
• Curfew: 11pm

All timings are speculative and subject to change.

Dermot Kennedy Glasgow setlist

As for what songs fans can expect to hear during Kennedy’s Hydro gig, the singer-songwriter appears to be making slight changes to his setlist while on tour.

Based on a recent performance in Belgium, here is Dermot Kennedy’s likely Glasgow setlist:

1. The Weight of the Woods (Reprise)
2. Honest
3. Wasted
4. Outnumbered
5. Sycamore
6. Refuge
7. Lost
8. An Evening I Will Not Forget
9. All My Friends
10. After Rain
11. Happiness
12. Often, Lately
13. Blue Eyes
14. Endless
15. The Weight of the Woods
16. Stockholm
17. Turnstile
18. Better Days
19. Power Over Me
20. Funeral

There may be slight changes made each night, with song number 12 sometimes replaced with Moments Passed.

Are there still tickets for Dermot Kennedy at the Hydro?

If you’re hoping to bag some last minute tickets to see Dermot Kennedy’s OVO Hydro gig then you are in luck as there are still tickets left.

Available for purchase from Ticketmaster, with some verified resale tickets included, these will range in price from roughly £53.10 for the cheapest to around £105 for the most expensive.

Are there any age restrictions?

If you’re seeing the Irish artist in Glasgow, be advised that all attendees must be aged 8 or over, even if sitting. Otherwise, only over 14s will be allowed in the standing section of the venue.

Anyone who is under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.