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.
13. Tori Amos — Wednesday, April 15
American singer-songwriter and pianist Tori Amos will perform at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday, April 15 ahead of her upcoming 18th album In Times of Dragons being released on Wednesday, April 15. | Getty Images
14. Happy Mondays — Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18
Celebrating 35 years of Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches, the Happy Mondays are playing three shows in Glasgow this month. They will headline the Barras from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, with support from The Farm. | Getty Images
15. Yungblud — Monday, April 20
Following an intimate gig in Dundee in early April, Yungblud will return to Scotland for a huge night at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Monday, April 20. He will be joined for the performance by The Warning. | Getty Images
16. Olivia Dean — Wednesday, April 22 & Thursday, April 23
With several recent award wins under her belt, English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean will play two massive shows at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23 as part of her The Art of Loving tour. | Getty Images