Courteeners Glasgow: What you should know about the band's OVO Hydro gig - from tickets to presale
Here’s everything you need to know about the Courteeners’ OVO Hydro gig, including how to sign up for presale and how much tickets will cost.
The Courteeners are set to headline a huge Glasgow arena show to mark 20 years since their first gig.
The indie rock band from Manchester will headline the OVO Hydro on Friday, November 20, announcing the news alongside a collection of their greatest hits called God Bless The Band.
The Courteeners last played the Glasgow venue back in 2024, where they played tracks including What Took You So Long? and Not Nineteen Forever.
Frontman Liam Fray said: “In October it's 20 years since our first gig, so with a couple of new songs fresh from the studio, the timing just seemed right for a Best Of. If we mean half as much to people as they have done to us over the years, then we've not done too bad. We look forward to seeing you down the front God Bless The Fans x”
Here’s everything you need to know about the Courteeners’ Glasgow show, from ticket prices to presales.
When will Courteeners play Glasgow?
The Courteeners will kick off their upcoming run of shows in Leeds at the start of November, with their gig at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro to take place on Friday, November 20 - the penultimate date of the tour.
Here are all of the band’s November tour dates:
- Friday, November 6 — Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
- Saturday, November 7 — Cardiff Utilita Arena
- Friday, November 13 — Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
- Saturday, November 14 — London Alexandra Palace
- Friday, November 20 — Glasgow OVO Hydro
- Saturday, November 21 — Birmingham Utilita Arena
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the Courteeners’ 2026 tour will go on sale from 10am on Friday, April 17 via sites including Ticketmaster.
Courteeners presale
If you would like to skip some of the queues and access tickets for the Courteeners early, there are a few presale options available.
The first is for those who pre-order the band’s upcoming album via their official store before 5pm on Tuesday, April 14. Alternatively, you can sign up using the “no purchase necessary” link to access the presale, which will begin at 10am on Wednesday, April 15.
For the band’s Glasgow show there are also two bonus presales.
The first is exclusive to OVO Energy customers who have registered for the firm’s OVO Live rewards account. This presale will begin at 10am on Wednesday, April 15.
If you aren’t an OVO customer, there is also an exclusive Gigs in Scotland presale for those with an account on the site. You can access tickets via this presale from 10am on Thursday, April 16.
How much are Courteeners tickets?
If you want to see the Courteeners in Glasgow, expect ticket prices to range from £47 to £72 (before fees).
Prices will vary depending on factors such as seating and venue, as well as due to fees.
If you’re planning on seeing the band, know that £1.20 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Live Trust, which looks to support the grassroots music sector.
Are there any ticket restrictions?
Yes, there are a few ticket restrictions to be aware of. The first is that there is a limit of 6 per person, and that children must be 8 or over to attend.
Only those older than 14 will be allowed in the standing area, with anyone under 16 to be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Furthermore, if you have any mobility difficulties, seats on level 3 are accessible only by stairs, with both levels 2 and 3 unsuitable for those with height issues.
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The Lathums to support Courteeners in Glasgow
Fellow indie rockers The Lathums will support the Courteeners during their gig at the OVO Hydro in November.
It will be one of the Wigan band’s only Scottish dates this year, with The Lathums also due to support Kings of Leon during their Glasgow Summer Sessin at Bellahouston Park on Friday, July 3.
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