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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, May 2, 2027

JOE AVATI: GOOD OLD DAYS! (12+)

The Glee Club · Glasgow

From £27

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Tue, May 4, 2027

THE PARACHUTE TESTERS

Hug & Pint · Glasgow

From £13

Friends with drinks on a rooftop terrace looking toward a domed skyline at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Fri, May 7, 2027

Bootleg Blondie

St Luke's · Glasgow

From £23

Theatre audience applauding, seen from behind, with a brightly lit stage and balcony beyond — AI-generated illustration

Fri, May 7, 2027

Jeff Innocent: Leaning In

Reid Hall · Glasgow

From £30

Couple holding hands walking away down a red-carpeted corridor lit by brass wall lamps — AI-generated illustration

Sun, May 9, 2027

William The Conqueror

Audio · Glasgow

From £20

Visitors walking through a museum hall lit around white marble statues — AI-generated illustration

Tue, May 11, 2027

Don McLean

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall · Glasgow

From £51

Diners at candlelit tables in a stone arcaded courtyard at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Mon, May 17, 2027

Kings of Convenience

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall · Glasgow

From £54

Grand piano on an empty stage with shafts of evening light through tall arched windows — AI-generated illustration

Wed, May 19, 2027

Weezer

OVO Hydro · Glasgow

From £54

Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, May 21, 2027

Ibibio Sound Machine

The Classic Grand · Glasgow

From £28

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Fri, May 21, 2027

Glasvegas

O2 Academy Glasgow · Glasgow

From £34

Close view of a mixing desk with glowing faders and knobs and a blurred band on a blue-lit stage behind — AI-generated illustration

Sun, May 23, 2027

Cash-The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons

Cottiers Theatre · Glasgow

From £23

Vintage microphone in front of a dark velvet stage curtain in a candlelit cabaret room with patrons at small tables — AI-generated illustration

Mon, May 24, 2027

Allah-Las

Cottiers Theatre · Glasgow

From £28

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Peak festival build-up

May tends to be a strong month for festivals across the served markets, with long weekends, open-air concerts and city-wide cultural events picking up pace.

  • Browse open-air concerts, food festivals and city-wide cultural events
  • Take advantage of the public-holiday long weekends common this month
  • Book early for peak-summer festivals that can sell out weeks in advance