Madness Glasgow Hydro and Aberdeen Stage Times 2025: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist and age restrictions

They have been one of the biggest and most loved British bands for four decades and are well know for their raucous live sets packed with hits.

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The ska band have released a dozen studio albums to date, most recently 2023’s Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est la Vie.

This year has seen them release a new greatest hits collection, entitled Hit Parade, and they’re heading out on a tour of the same name.

And there’s good news for Scottish fans - with stops in Glasgow and Aberdeen

When are Madness playing Glasgow?

Madness play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on their Hit Parade tour on Saturday, December 6. Doors are at 6.30pm.

When are Madness playing Aberdeen?

Madness play Aberdeen'sP&J Live on their Hit Parade tour on Sunday, December 7. Doors are at 6pm.

Will there be a support act?

Madness will be supported by English rock band Squeeze, famous for a string of hits including Cool for Cats, Up the Junction, and Labelled with Love.

What are the stage times?

There are no official stage times but judging by similar gigs at the venues, expect Squeeze on at some time between 7pm and 7.30pm, with Madness starting their set between 8.30pm and 9pm. The concerts will finish by 11pm at the very latest.

Are tickets still available?

If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig there are still tickets available for both concerts here, starting at £44.50.

Are there any age restrictions?

It’s over 14s only in the standing areas and over 5s only in the seated areas. Everybody under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

What is the likely Madness setlist?

Expect to hear the majority of the following in Glasgow and Aberdeen, taken from the first night of the Hit Parade tour.

1. One Step Beyond
2. Embarrassment
3. The Prince
4. NW5
5. My Girl
6. Cardiac Arrest
7. Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)
8. The Sun and the Rain
9. Return of the Los Palmas 7
10. Wings of a Dove
11. Lovestruck
12. Many Rivers to Cross
13. Bed and Breakfast Man
14. Shut Up
15. One Better Day
16. Mr. Apples
17. House of Fun
18. Baggy Trousers
19. Our House
20. It Must Be Love
21. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
22. Madness
23. Night Boat to Cairo

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