James Glasgow Hydro and Aberdeen Stage Times: Gig set times, Doves support, tickets, setlist and age restrictions

With nine top 10 albums and four top 10 hits - Come Home, Sit Down, She's a Star and Laid - the band effectively split up in 2001 with the departure of lead singer Tim Booth but reunited in 2007 and have been active ever since, releasing a further seven studio albums.

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They are currently on a UK tour and there’s good news for Glasgow fans - with dates at the OVO Hydro. and Aberdeen’s P&J Live.

Here’s everything you need to know about the gigs - and a pretty popular support act.

When are James playing Scotland?

James play Aberdeen’s P&J Live on Tuesday, April 7, followed by Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday, April 8.

Will there be a support act for James’ Scottisg gigs?

James will be supported by Doves, an English indie band who released six studio albums between 2000 and 2025, including three UK number ones. They also have had two top 10 singles in There Goes the Fear and Black and White Town. They went on hiatus in 2010 but reformed eight years later, releasing two new albums, most recently last year’s Constellations for the Lonely.

What are the stage times for James in Glasgow and Aberdeen?

Doors open at 6.30pm in Glasgow and 6pm in Aberdeen and no further official stage times have been published by the venues. Having said that, judging by similar gigs, expect Doves on from around 7.30pm, James to start their set at around 9pm and for the gig to finish by 11pm at the latest.

Are tickets still available for James?

If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig there are still tickets available here, starting at £50.75.

Are there any age restrictions?

The standing area is over-14s only, while in the seated areas all under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

What is the likely James setlist?

James tend to mix up their setlist between gigs so it’s impossible to know what exactly they will play (unless you are Tim Booth!). Still, expect to hear the majority of these songs, performed at a recent concert in Bournemouth.

1. What For
2. Ring the Bells
3. Lost a Friend
4. Greenpeace
5. Shadow of a Giant
6. Sometimes
7. Nantucket
8. Hallelujah Anyhow
9. Skindiving
10. She's a Star
11. Just Like Fred Astaire
12. Yeah Yeah Yeah
13. Way Over Your Head
14. Five-O
15. Born of Frustration
16. Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)
17. Tomorrow
18. Sit Down

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