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The Ovo Hydro

About The OVO Hydro

Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way, Glasgow West End G3 8YW
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The OVO Hydro is a purpose-built entertainment venue in Glasgow. Opened in September 2013, it has a seating capacity of 12,000 and is one of the busiest indoor arenas in the world.

The OVO Hydro hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, and conventions. It has welcomed some of the biggest names in music, such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé. The venue has also hosted major sporting events, such as the 2015 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

In addition to its world-class events, the OVO Hydro is also a beautiful architectural landmark. The building was designed by Foster + Partners, one of the world's leading architectural firms. The OVO Hydro is located on the banks of the River Clyde, and its sleek design complements the surrounding cityscape.

If you are looking for a world-class entertainment experience, the OVO Hydro is the place for you. With its state-of-the-art facilities and diverse programming, the OVO Hydro is the perfect venue for any event.

Upcoming Events at The OVO Hydro

Five

Selected dates between 16th November 2025 - 25th November 2025

Multi-platinum selling band Five are finally back together again, reuniting with all five members for a massive UK arena tour which includes two nights at Glasgow's OVO Hydro in November!

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The Offspring

18th November 2025

The Offspring will bring their Supercharged Worldwide in '25 tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 18th November with support from special guests Simple Plan!

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Lorde

19th November 2025

Alt-pop icon Lorde announces UK headline tour which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 19th November with support from Nilüfer Yana and Jim-E Stack!

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Halestorm

21st November 2025

The Pennsylvania-based four-piece Halestorm have announced a global tour in support of sixth studio album, EVEREST, don't miss them live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 21st November!

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Callum Beattie

22nd November 2025

Callum Beattie is set to play the biggest show of his life – headlining Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 22nd November!

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Bad Omens

23rd November 2025

Globally acclaimed rock band Bad Omens have announced a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 23rd November as part of their Do You Feel Love tour!

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Hans Zimmer

24th November 2025

Celebrated composer and producer Hans Zimmer will bring his 2025 tour Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 24th November!

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my bloody valentine

27th November 2025

my bloody valentine announce their long-awaited return to the UK with three headline shows this November, including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 27th!

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Kneecap

30th November 2025

Irish language rap trio Kneecap will bring their high energy show to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 30th November!

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D-Block Europe

1st December 2025

UK Rap legends D-Block Europe are coming to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 1st December as part of their PTSD2TOUR!

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Mumford & Sons

2nd December 2025

Mumford & Sons return with a huge UK arena tour which will see them play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 2nd December!

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Jamiroquai

3rd December 2025

In 2025, the legendary Jamiroquai brings The Heels of Steel tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 3rd December!

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Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics

4th December 2025

Revered DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend, Pete Tong has announced the return of Ibiza Classics to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 4th December!

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

5th December 2025

One of the world's best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 5th December 2025!

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Madness

6th December 2025

One of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness announce their 'Hits Parade' which stops off at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 6th December with special guests Squeeze!

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Wolf Alice

7th December 2025

Seminal British band Wolf Alice have announced a headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album The Clearing, which includes a night at the OVO Hydro on December 7th!

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Ice Nine Kills

9th December 2025

Metalcore titans Ice Nine Kills will bring their 'A Work Of Art' tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 9th December with special guests Creeper & The Devil Wears Prada!

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Stereophonics

10th December 2025

Stereophonics have announced UK arena tour which will see them return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 10th December!

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Amy Macdonald

11th December 2025 - 12th December 2025

Amy Macdonald has announced a major UK and European tour which will include two massive homecoming shows at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December!

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Hoolie In The Hydro

13th December 2025

Don't miss a massive evening of entertainment when Hoolie In The Hydro returns with an all-star line-up featuring some of the top names on the Scottish music scene on Saturday 13th December!

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Gladiators Live

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Gladiators Ready! For the first time ever, the Gladiators Live Tour is here to electrify the UK with an unmissable, high-octane live event! Don't miss it at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

28th December 2025

The WORLDS BIGGEST PRODUCTIONS present a brand-new, breathtaking Cirque staging of the Wicked Wizard of Oz at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 28th December!

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WWE Live

10th January 2026

Bursting with all the drama and energy of a rock concert, in a lively and exciting environment, WWE Live is the ultimate in family entertainment, don't miss it at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on 10th January!

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All Time Low

20th January 2026

All Time Low will bring their Everyone's Talking tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 20th January with special guests Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong and The Paradox!

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Biffy Clyro

21st January 2026

Biffy Clyro have announced a massive arena tour which will see them return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 21st January with special guests Soft Play and The Armed!

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Jason Derulo

29th January 2026

Global superstar Jason Derulo has announced his return to the UK and Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 29th January as part of his The Last Dance tour!

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James Arthur

4th February 2026

James Arthur has announced he will bring 'The Pisces World Tour' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 4th February!

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Motionless In White

5th February 2026

American metalcore outfit Motionless In White will headline Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 5th February!

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Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

7th February 2026 - 8th February 2026

It's time to dust off those scoring paddles and get those dancing shoes ready, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is returning to Glasgow's OVO Hydro in February!

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Florence + The Machine

9th February 2026

Florence + The Machine have announced they'll return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 9th February as part of the upcoming 'Everybody Scream' tour!

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Deftones

13th February 2026

Grammy award winning metal legends Deftones announce a headline Scottish show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 13th February with support from Denzel Curry and Drug Church!

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Premier League Darts

19th February 2026

The world's leading darts players will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 19th February for the 2026 Premier League Darts!

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RAYE

20th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

Multi-award-winning British artist RAYE will bring her massive 40-date headline tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February!

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Jordan Davis

22nd February 2026

Multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jordan Davis has announced his return to Glasgow with the Ain't Enough Road tour, don't miss him at the OVO Hydro on Sunday 22nd February!

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The Original Harlem Globetrotters

24th February 2026

The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro as part of their global centennial celebrations on Tuesday 24th February!

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Alter Bridge

2nd March 2026

Rock titans Alter Bridge are pleased to confirm their return to the UK for several headline arena shows including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 2nd March!

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Dave

4th March 2026

Acclaimed artist and songwriter Dave will bring 'The Boy Who Played the Harp' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 4th March!

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Tyler Childers

6th March 2026

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers will bring his On The Road Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 6th March!

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MGK

8th March 2026

Multi-platinum selling artist MGK will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 8th March with his Lost Americana Tour featuring special guest Julia Wolf!

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Kesha

11th March 2026

Pop royalty, singer-songwriter Kesha heads out on tour with her iconic, chart-topping catalogue! Don't miss her live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 11th March!

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Country To Country

13th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

Country To Country, the UK & Ireland's largest contemporary country music festival will return to the OVO Hydro Glasgow for 2026 between the 13th & 15th March!

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Disney On Ice

19th March 2026 - 22nd March 2026

Share every magical moment filled with breathtaking ice skating and beloved Disney songs and stories that give everyone a reason to believe when Disney On Ice: Into The Magic comes to Glasgow!

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Gorillaz

24th March 2026

Here's something to make you feel good... Gorillaz make their return to Glasgow on Tuesday 24th March with The Mountain Tour!

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Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence

25th March 2026

Don't miss your chance to see Walter, Peanut, Achmed, Bubba J, and some special UK only guests — live on stage when Jeff Dunham brings his new show, Artificial Intelligence, to Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

26th March 2026

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 26th March.

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Help I Sexted My Boss

27th March 2026

William Hanson and Jordan North are bringing their award-winning hit podcast Help I Sexted My Boss to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 27th March!

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5 Seconds of Summer

30th March 2026

Aussie quartet 5 Seconds of Summer are bringing the Everyone's A Star World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 30th March!

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Richard Ashcroft

31st March 2026

After embarking upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, Richard Ashcroft has announced a show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on 31st March, in support of his seventh solo album!

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Peter Kay

Selected dates between 3rd April 2026 - 4th April 2026

One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay, will bring his first live tour in twelve years to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow!

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James

8th April 2026

James have announced they will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 8th April as part of their 'Love Is The Answer' tour with special guests Doves!

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Rick Astley

10th April 2026

Rick Astley will kick off his 2026 arena tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 10th April where he'll be joined by special guest, Gabrielle!

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The Prodigy

15th April 2026

The Prodigy will kick off their 2026 tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 15th April with a headline set accompanied by special guest Carl Cox!

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Yungblud

20th April 2026

Internationally acclaimed, multiple-award winning British musician Yungblud has announced a world tour, with headline dates across the UK including a night at the OVO Hydro Glasgow in April!

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Olivia Dean

22nd April 2026 - 23rd April 2026

Mercury Prize nominated Olivia Dean will kick off 'The Art of Loving' UK Tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April!

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Matt Rife: Stay Golden

25th April 2026

Record-breaking comedian Matt Rife will bring his Stay Golden World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 25th April!

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Alex Warren

26th April 2026

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Alex Warren will bring his new tour, Little Orphan Alex Live, to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 26th April!

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Louis Tomlinson

27th April 2026

Louis Tomlinson has announced he'll be bringing his 'How Did We Get Here?' World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 27th April!

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Clubland

9th May 2026

Grab your chance to see the biggest artists performing their biggest tunes in a spectacular 3-hour action-packed show when Clubland returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 9th May!

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Conan Gray

10th May 2026

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray will bring his highly anticipated 2026 Wishbone World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 10th May, with special guest Esha Tewari!

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Tame Impala

11th May 2026

Tame Impala has announced a major UK and European tour in support of his fifth full-length album, Deadbeat, which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 11th May!

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Doja Cat

21st May 2026

GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat has announced that she will bring 'Tour Ma Vie World Tour' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 21st May!

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Barry Manilow

9th June 2026

Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winning music icon Barry Manilow will return to the UK for his Last Last Concerts, don't miss him at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 9th June!

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UB40

11th June 2026

The legendary UB40 have announced a major UK tour with special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad, don't miss them live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 11th June!

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Def Leppard

28th June 2026

Def Leppard is taking over the UK and Europe in 2026 with their Summer tour featuring special guest Extreme, don't miss them at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 28th June!

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André Rieu

10th September 2026

World-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, André Rieu, is set to captivate audiences across the UK and Ireland with a mesmerizing concert tour, which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Tide Lines

19th September 2026

Beloved Scottish band Tide Lines celebrate 10 years of anthemic indie-folk with a huge arena show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 19th September!

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Two Doors Down Live

Selected dates between 25th September 2026 - 11th October 2026

Meet all the regulars from Latimer Crescent when the smash hit BBC show Two Doors Down takes up residence in Glasgow's OVO Hydro in September & October!

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Westlife

30th September 2026 - 1st October 2026

The UK's biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, have announced they'll bring Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro in 2026!

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The World of Hans Zimmer

6th October 2026

Powerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. Experience The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension when it comes to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 6th October 2026!

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Giants Live World Tour Finals

17th October 2026

The Giants Live World Arena Tour returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 17th October for its epic 2026 finale!

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Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

18th October 2026

After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!

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Brandi Carlile

19th October 2026

Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile returns to Glasgow on Monday 19th October when she brings The Human Tour to the OVO Hydro!

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Deep Purple

19th November 2026

Rock icons Deep Purple, with special guests Mammoth and Jayler, will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro with their 2026 UK tour on Thursday 19th November!

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Ocean Colour Scene

21st November 2026

Ocean Colour Scene are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Moseley Shoals with a major headline UK tour in 2026, which will kick off at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 21st November!

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Bloc Party & Interpol

2nd December 2026

Bloc Party and Interpol have announced a co-headline 2026 tour that will unite two era-defining bands for a run of 18 dates including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 2nd December!

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