Father John Misty Glasgow: What to know about Barrowland gig - including setlist, support act, timings & more

The American musician, whose real name is Josh Tillman, will preach to crowds at the Barrowland Ballroom on Thursday and Friday.

With an additional night at the iconic venue added due to demand, the gigs mark Father John Misty’s second set of shows in Scotland this year following his performance at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh in April.

Here’s everything you need to know about Father John Misty’s Glasgow shows, from support act to his likely setlist.

When is Father John Misty playing the Barrowlands?

Father John Misty will take to the stage at the Barras on Thursday, August 28 and Friday August 29.

Originally set to play just one show in Glasgow to end his UK and Ireland summer tour, an additional date was added due to demand.

Who is Father John Misty’s support act?

Cass McCombs will support Father John Misty during his shows at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom.

McCombs, an American indie singer-songwriter, joined Father John Misty for his final run of shows in the UK and Ireland earlier this month following the release of his eleventh studio album Interior Live Oak on August 15.

What are the set times for Father John Misty in Glasgow?

Doors for Father John Misty’s Barrowland Ballroom show will open at 7pm.

Though we don’t know the exact stage times, based on his previous shows - and those at the venue in the past - you can expect Cass McCombs’ set to begin between 7.30pm, with Father John Misty to take to the stage between 8.30pm and 9pm.

While unconfirmed and subject to change, here are the estimated set times for Father John Misty in Glasgow:

• Doors open: 7pm
• Cass McCombs: 7.30pm
• Father John Misty: 8.40pm
• Curfew: 11pm

Father John Misty setlist: What will he play during his Glasgow show?

For the most part, during his summer UK and Ireland tour Father John Misty has been playing an almost identical setlist each night.

Taken from one of his recent shows, you can expect to hear most of the following songs:

1. I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All
2. Josh Tillman and the Accidental Dose
3. The Night Josh Tillman Came to Our Apt.
4. Being You
5. Mr. Tillman
6. Total Entertainment Forever
7. Goodbye Mr. Blue
8. Nancy From Now On
9. Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)
10. Mental Health
11. Ballad of the Dying Man
12. Date Night
13. Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings
14. She Cleans Up
15. Screamland
16. Summer’s Gone
17. Mahashmashana
18. I Love You, Honeybear
19. Holy Shit
20. Real Love Baby
21. The Ideal Husband

From gig to gig, there has been some variation with other tracks played including: When You're Smiling and Astride Me, Disappointing Diamonds Are the Rarest of Them All, and Nothing Good Ever Happens at the Goddamn Thirsty Crow.

Can I still get Father John Misty Glasgow tickets?

While limited, there are still some last minute Father John Misty tickets remaining for Glasgow.

For his show on Thursday, August 28, there are still a few last-minute tickets available via Ticketmaster - some of which are Verified Resale tickets from fans no longer able to attend, which may have additional fees.

There are also a handful of tickets available on the site for Father John Misty’s show at the Barrowland Ballroom on Friday, August 29.

It may also be worth checking Gigs in Scotland in case of any additional allocation.

What’s the Barrowland Ballroom capacity and are there any age restrictions?

The Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow can hold up to 1,900 people standing.

As for who can see the gig, because it is standing only concertgoers must be over the age of 14. If there are any fans of Father John Misty under 16, they must be accompanied by an adult over 18.