Fontaines D.C. Glasgow: Presale, tickets, prices and what to know as Fontaines D.C. announce OVO Hydro gig
Here are all of the presale options for Fontaines D.C.’s Glasgow tour date - with ticket prices and everything you need to know, including support.
Fontaines D.C. have announced they will play a huge show in Glasgow later this year.
In support of their upcoming fifth studio album Dopamine Chamber - which is due out in October and features their latest single Marianne - the Irish band will headline the OVO Hydro on Sunday, November 22.
Sharing the news on social media and also teasing further shows in Ireland, the BRIT Award winning band will also perform in cities including Liverpool, Leeds and London.
Here is everything you need to know about Fontaines D.C.’s 2026 UK tour - including how you can get tickets, presale access, and more for Glasgow.
Here’s when Fontaines D.C. will play Glasgow - and all 2026 UK tour dates
Fontaines D.C. will kick off the UK leg of their upcoming tour in Liverpool, with their Glasgow Hydro tour date set for Sunday, November 22.
Here is the full list of Fontaines D.C. UK tour dates:
- Friday, November 20 2026 — M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
- Saturday, November 21 2026 — AO Arena, Manchester
- Sunday, November 22 2026 — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- Tuesday, November 24 2026 — First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds
- Wednesday, November 25 2026 — Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- Friday, November 27 2026 — The O2, London
READ MORE: 'A dynamic display' - The Scotsman’s four-star review of Fontaines D.C. in Glasgow from 2024
When do tickets go on sale?
For Fontaines D.C. upcoming 2026 tour dates, general sale will begin at 10am on Thursday, September 3.
These will be available for purchase through sites including Ticketmaster.
Fans who don’t want to miss out should should keep some of the following advice in mind when attempting to purchase tickets:
- Sign up for an account with your preferred ticket site ahead of time, and ensure you are logged in before the sale begins
- Save your card details to your account for faster checkout
- Use only one browser tab and device per attempt (or risk being put to the back of the queue)
- Disable any VPN software
- Take advantage of systems such as Ticketmaster’s waiting room, which will open 15 minutes before the sale starts
There is a limit of 4 tickets per person, with any purchased in excess of this to be cancelled.
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Fontaines D.C. Glasgow Presale: How to get early access to tickets
To be really in with a chance of securing tickets, signing up for one of several Fontaines D.C. presales will be key. Including some exclusive to Glasgow, here are all of the available presale options.
The main and earliest presale is through Fontaines D.C., with artist presale which will kick off from 10am on Tuesday, September 1. Fans should sign up here before 6pm on Monday, August 31 for access. Alternatively, anyone who has already bought a copy of Dopamine Chamber from the band’s official website will be automatically registered for the presale - as will those who make a purchase before the closing date.
There is then O2 Priority presale from 10am on Tuesday, September 1, which is exclusive to Virgin Media or O2 customers and can be accessed through the official Priority app.
Just for Fontaines D.C’s Glasgow show, there is also OVO presale which will begin from 10am on Tuesday, September 1. This is another presale which will be open to customers of OVO Energy who are also registered for the company’s OVO Live rewards scheme.
Another Glasgow-exclusive is Gigs in Scotland presale, with early ticket access beginning from 10am on Tuesday, September 1. To receive access, all fans need to do is sign up for an account on the website here.
The final option for Fontaines D.C. presale is through Spotify. Subscribers who listen to the band on the streaming platform will be able to purchase tickets from 12pm on Wednesday, September 2. Eligible fans will receive an email closer to the presale date with further details and an access code.
Every Fontaines D.C. Glasgow presale:
- Artist presale: 10am on Tuesday, September 1
- O2 Priority presale: 10am on Tuesday, September 1
- OVO presale: 10am on Tuesday, September 1
- Gigs in Scotland presale: 10am on Wednesday, September 2
- Spotify presale: 12noon on Wednesday, September 2
- General sale: 10am on Thursday, September 3
How much are Fontaines D.C. tickets?
If you need to budget for the gig, Fontaines D.C. ticket prices will cost from £39.60 to £73.60 for their Glasgow show.
That’s no including all fees, with venue premium tickets ranging between £135.10 and £150.20.
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes, there are few things to know before buying tickets. The arena’s standing section is for over 14s only, while seating will be open only to children aged 8 or older.
In addition, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is 18 or older.
Who will support Fontaines D.C. on tour?
For their 2026 UK tour dates, Fontaines D.C. will be joined by Northern Irish post-punk duo Chalk. Formed of Ross Cullen and Benedict Hardie-Goddard they released their debut studio album Crystalpunk earlier this year.
They have previously opened for Fontaines D.C. while on tour.
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