April is shaping up to be another great month for live music in Glasgow.
From popstars such as Olivia Dean – who has won a Grammy, two BRITs and three MOBOs just this year – and Alex Warren, to old favourites such as Rick Astley, Happy Mondays and The Prodigy, there are many exciting shows lined up for Glasgow before the end of the month.
As well as familiar names, there are a number of up and coming artists set to make their mark on the city over the coming weeks as well, such as Falkirk folk band Brògeal, Nottingham post-punk trio Bloodworm, and experimental Irish rockers Just Mustard, who will support The Cure in Edinburgh this August.
There are plenty of other gigs to look out for as well, with noughties chart-toppers Akon and Ne-Yo coming to the OVO Hydro for a co-headline tour, boyband Blue’s 25th anniversary show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and performances at the Barras from The Skids, Valtos and more.
But if you’re looking for just the highlights, here are 28 of the best concerts happening in Glasgow throughout April.
21. Skillet — Friday, April 24
Best-selling Christian rock band Skillet are set to play just four shows in the UK during their 2026 headline tour, which includes a night at Glasgow’s O2 Academy on Friday, April 24. | Getty Images
22. Alex Warren — Sunday, April 26
Responsible for Ordinary, one of the UK’s biggest songs last year, American singer-songwriter and YouTuber Alex Warren will headline the OVO Hydro on Sunday, April 26 during his Little Orphan Alex Live tour. | Getty Images
23. Eddi Reader — Sunday, April 26
The final date of Eddi Reader’s Scottish tour, the former Fairground Attraction frontwoman will headline Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday, April 26. | Getty Images
24. Louis Tomlinson — Monday, April 27
Louis Tomlinson released his most recent solo album How Did I Get Here? earlier this year. With support from Pale Waves and ADMT, the former One Direction member will headline the OVO Hydro on Monday, April 27 as part of his UK and EU tour. | Getty Images