April is shaping up to be another great month for live music in Glasgow.
From popstars such as Olivia Dean – who has won a Grammy, two BRITs and three MOBOs just this year – and Alex Warren, to old favourites such as Rick Astley, Happy Mondays and The Prodigy, there are many exciting shows lined up for Glasgow before the end of the month.
As well as familiar names, there are a number of up and coming artists set to make their mark on the city over the coming weeks as well, such as Falkirk folk band Brògeal, Nottingham post-punk trio Bloodworm, and experimental Irish rockers Just Mustard, who will support The Cure in Edinburgh this August.
There are plenty of other gigs to look out for as well, with noughties chart-toppers Akon and Ne-Yo coming to the OVO Hydro for a co-headline tour, boyband Blue’s 25th anniversary show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and performances at the Barras from The Skids, Valtos and more.
But if you’re looking for just the highlights, here are 28 of the best concerts happening in Glasgow throughout April.
5. Leigh-Anne — Tuesday, April 7
Following the release of her debut solo album in February, former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne will perform at SWG3 Galvanizers on Tuesday, April 7. | Getty Images
6. Suzi Quatro — Tuesday, April 7
Rock and roll star Suzi Quatro will perform at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday, April 7 in support of her 18th album Freedom, which was released earlier this year. | Getty Images
7. James — Wednesday, April 8
Following the release of their album Nothing But Love - The Definitive Best Of last year, indie rockers James will headline the OVO Hydro on Wednesday, April 8 with support from Doves. | Getty Images
8. Kyle Falconer — Thursday, April 9 & Friday, April 10
The View frontman Kyle Falconer will celebrate the release of his album Lovely Night of Terror with three shows in Glasgow – and more elsewhere – in April. He will perform two sold out nights at King Tut’s on Thursday, April 9, where he will be joined by The Castros, and on Friday, April 10 with support from Stagboy. That’s as well as his instore performance and signing at Assai Glasgow. | Getty Images