Richard Ashcroft Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist and age restrictions
The singer will be back in Glasgow later this year to headline the TRNSMT music festival.
Richard Ashcroft rose to fame as the lead singer of indie band The Verve whe released four albums and had a string of hits including Lucky Man, Bittersweet Symphony and The Drugs Don’t Work.
But he’s been even more productive as a solo artist, releasing seven studio albums, most recently 2025’s Lovin’ You.
His profile was raised last year when he supported Oasis on their huge reunion gigs - the Manchester band have even written a song about him, Cast No Shadow.
Ashcroft is currently on tour and there’s good news for Scottish fans - as he’s playing one of his biggest Glasgow headline gigs to date.
Here’s what you need to know if you’re going along.
When is Richard Ashcroft playing Glasgow?
Richard Ashcroft will be playing Glasgow’s Hydro on Tuesday, March 31. Doors will open at 6.30pm.
Who is supporting Richard Ashcroft in Glasgow?
Richard Ashcroft will be supported at the Hydro by Welsh indie pop band The Royston Club.
What are the stage times for Richard Ashcroft’s Glasgow Hydro show?
Doors are at 6.30pm and there are no other official stage times, Having said that, judging by similar gigs at the venue, expect The Royston Club onstage some time betwen 7pm and 7.30pm, with Richard Ashcroft starting his set at around 9pm and the show finishing by 11pm at the latest.
Are tickets still available for Richard Ashcroft’s Glasgow Hydro show?
If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig then you are are out of luck - it’s a complete sell out. You can check for late availability and official resale tickets here.
It’s over 14s only in the standing areas. Everybody under the age of 14 in the seated areas and under 16 in the standing areas must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
What is the likely Richard Ashcroft setlist?
Expect to hear most - if not all - of the following songs in Glasgow, taken from a recent show in Liverpool.
- Hold On
- Space and Time
- Music Is Power
- Velvet Morning
- A Song for the Lovers
- Break the Night With Colour
- Lovin' You
- They Don't Own Me
- Lover
- The Drugs Don't Work
- Lucky Man
- C'mon People (We're Making It Now)
- Sonnet
- Bitter Sweet Symphony
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