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.
17. YES — Wednesday, April 22
Influential rockers Yes will kick off the The Fragile Tour at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday, April 22. | Getty Images
18. Just Mustard — Thursday, April 23
Irish band Just Mustard will headline Glasgow Art School on Thursday, April 23. It comes ahead of the experimental rockers supporting The Cure at Edinburgh Summer Sessions in August alongside Mogwai and Slowdive. | Greg Purcell
19. The Skids — Friday, April 24
Dunfermline punk band The Skids will celebrate 45 years of The Absolute Game at the Barrowland Ballroom on Friday, April 24, where they will be joined by Au Pairs. They also have a gig lined up for Edinburgh the following evening. | Getty Images
20. Valtos — Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25
Known for fusing Celtic and electronic music, Valtos have two shows lined up for Glasgow in April. Having sold out their gig at the Barras on Saturday, April 25, there will also be Valtos Presents: High Water Mark trio, a Boiler Room style DJ set – with some fiddle – at Òran Mór on Friday, April 24. | Contributed