Glasgow live event list 2018/2019
Glasgow has an impressive reputation for being the home of excellent musicians and live entertainers. Highlight has teamed up with some of the best venues in the city to create events for you to enjoy.
Comedy
24 July 2018: Scott Gibson’s Edinburgh Fringe Preview Show includes both new hour long shows 'Anywhere But Here' and 'Tales From The Battlefield'. Scott was the 2016 Best Newcomer Winner and returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August his new shows. At Stand Comedy.
5 October 2018: Phil Kay won a Perrier nomination in 1993 and the award for best stand-up at the 1994 British Comedy Awards. See him live at The Stand Comedy Club where there will be a 3-course dinner and after show party with a live band. At Stand Comedy.
11 January 2019: Arnold Brown is a Scottish Jewish comedian, one of the main figures in the alternative comedy scene of the early 1980s. Originally an accountant, Brown presents observational comedy with an unpredictable, freestyle approach which won him the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1987. At Stand Comedy.
Music concerts
23 July 2018: Nick Harper: Winner of the Fringe Herald Angel Award and with a repertoire of over 100 songs, Nick Harper's acoustic/folk guitar with soaring vocals and epic songs has gained him the reputation as being one of the best singer/songwriters on the planet by the Glasgow Herald. At St Luke's & the Winged Ox
12 September 208: Afripella presents a celebration of song, rhythm and dance combining traditional African elements fused with the best covers in world music. This all-singing, all-dancing presentation of a capella soul with singers in traditional outfits will take you on rare African journey. At Stereo
2 February 2019: Ainsley Hamill is one of the UK's leading folk singers and songwriters, nominated for Gaelic Singer of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards (2015). Ainsley's show will include her own compositions as well as a mixture of Gaelic and traditional song. At Stereo
Tributes
29 June Little Mix Tribute Night tribute act Ultimate Mix are a high energy, fast paced, concert style tribute production show which boasts live angelic four part harmonies, full studied Little Mix dance. At St Luke's & the Winged Ox.
20 October 2018: Robbie Williams Tribute Night. Ollie has been a professional Robbie Williams Tribute for almost 2 decades, establishing him as the foremost Robbie Tribute in the UK. With the looks, charisma and flamboyant persona only second to the man himself. At Stereo.
30 November 2018: Elvis Tribute Night: Elvis tribute act performed by Adam Carter. American themed hot finger buffet with DJ entertainment before and after the tribute act providing every opportunity to get dancing. St Luke's & the Winged Ox
26 October AC/DC Tribute Night with High On DC. An excellent night of music playing a tribute and salute to the mighty rock band AC/DC. This two-set show features Bon Scott and Brian Johnson playing all the hits you all know & love. A must for al AC/DC fans. At St Luke's & the Winged Ox
6 July Tina Turner Tribute Night: A delicious three-course dinner followed by entertainment from the amazing Tina Turner tribute Millie Munroe. End the night with great tunes from Stereo’s own resident DJ. At Stereo.
Variety
24 November 2018: Circus, Circus. The shows boasts a range of performers from acrobats, contortionists, fire performers, snake charmers, aerialists, jugglers, circus showgirls, stilt walkers and more. This sleek and stylish stage show brings all the joys of the classic circus but with a contemporary, adrenaline pumping twist. At Stereo.
12 December 2018: The Fire and Sparks Show is a versatile and captivating fire show by Highlights seasoned performers which is sure to turn heads. Combining movement, music and flames in a slick and impressive package showcasing the performers’ skills. At Stereo.
16 January 2019: Magical Snowdome is a spectacular visual show set in a massive snow-globe with two amazing acrobats that stun guests as they perform their beautiful balancing routine with glitter continuously falls over them whilst they showcase stunning acrobatics and incredible flexibility & strength. At St Luke's & the Winged Ox.