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.
25. Blue — Monday, April 27
Noughties boy band Blue are set to headline Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday, April 27 as part of their UK tour to celebrate their 25th anniversary. | Getty Images
26. Akon and Ne-Yo — Tuesday, April 28
Akon and Ne-Yo will co-headline the final gig at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro this month. Part of their Nights Like This world tour, the noughties chart-toppers will play the venue on Tuesday, April 28. | Getty Images
27. Cooper Alan — Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29
Popular American country musician Cooper Alan is set to play two shows at SWG3 Galvanizers this month. With a huge fanbase online the singer will perform at the Glasgow venue on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29. | Getty Images
28. Bloodworm — Wednesday, April 29
Finally, after opening for Britpop legends Suede during their sold-out gig in Edinburgh earlier this year, post-punk band Bloodworm will kick off their own headline tour at The Poetry Club in Glasgow on Wednesday, April 29. The first of several UK dates, the show will follow the release of their debut EP Blood & Lust on Friday, April 24. | Jacob Harris