Elephant Sessions
From the Highlands of Scotland, progressive folk band, Elephant Sessions return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 1st March with special guests the East Pointers as part of Celtic Connections!
About Elephant Sessions
Elephant Sessions return with special guests the East Pointers. From humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland, Elephant Sessions create a progressive blend of intricate tunes with mandolin and fiddle fusing with a backline of bass and drums that celebrates the very best in trad, funk and electronica.
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Scouting For Girls return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 16th March with their Everybody (Still) Wants To Be On TV Tour!
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Audrey Hobert
Audrey Hobert has announced her first-ever headline tour which will see her play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 17th March!
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Billy Gillies
One of the most in demand DJ's of 2025, Billy Gillies is returning to Scotland for two exclusive 2026 shows including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 20th March!
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Shane Todd: Hold Me Back
Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd returns to Glasgow with his brand new stand up show, Hold Me Back!
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Skye Newman
Rising British star Skye Newman will bring The Woman I Am tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 17th April!
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Tucker Wetmore
Country's hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore will bring The Brunette World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April!
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Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
Multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Craig Ferguson is back with a brand-new show 'Pants on Fire', don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th April!
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed
Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand-new solo show Hot & Healed, the tour includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 22nd May!
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Rainbow Kitten Surprise are coming to Glasgow! The American alternative rock indie band will headline the O2 Academy on Sunday 31st May as part of their upcoming bones tour!
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Sofia Isella
Don't miss multi-talented artist Sofia Isella live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd June as part of the 'Her Desire, the Nemesis' tour!
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The Vintage Explosion
The Vintage Explosion aren't just reviving the golden age of music - they're redefining it! Catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 24th October!
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Fat Freddy’s Drop
Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story!
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