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Gigs & live music in Glasgow

The next few weeks of live bands in Glasgow, from arena shows at the OVO Hydro to small back rooms. 137 gigs at 15 venues, grouped by week.

Last checked: 21 Oct 2026 · Every gig confirmed by two sources · No paid placements

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Free & regular live music

Pubs with regular live or trad sessions, listed only when two current sources agree on the nights.

• The Ben Nevis Bar

  Traditional music sessions (mostly Scottish and Irish tunes), led by core musicians with changing guests.

  When

  Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 8pm to about 11pm

  Where

  Finnieston, 1147 Argyle Street

  Checked

  The Ben Nevis Bar: Live music · Folk Calendar: The Ben Nevis · 21 Oct 2026

• The Park Bar

  Weekly trad sessions on Wednesday (songs and tunes) and Thursday (traditional session), with full ceilidh bands on Friday and Saturday nights.

  When

  Wednesday and Thursday sessions; ceilidh bands Friday and Saturday (session times vary, check the pub's posts)

  Where

  Finnieston, 1202 Argyle Street

  Checked

  The Park Bar: What's on · The Session: The Park Bar (Wed/Thu, visitor report Aug 2026) · The Park Bar's own posts, Oct 2026 (via bars10 mirror) · 21 Oct 2026

• The Islay Inn

  Open traditional pub session led by Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop tutors.

  When

  Mondays, 8pm to 10:15pm

  Where

  Finnieston, 1256 Argyle Street

  Checked

  Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop: sessions (Oct–Dec 2026 term) · Folk Calendar: The Islay Inn · 21 Oct 2026

More being checked: we only add a session once its own website and a second current listing agree.

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Last checked: 21 Oct 2026. Gigs drop off this page once their date has passed.