The Psychedelic Furs to play Barrowlands in Glasgow
The Psychedelic Furs, best known for tunes like Love My Way and Pretty in Pink, are performing at the Barrowland Ballroom in the city's East End.
The gig will take place on October 24, 2025.
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The show comes as part of the group's upcoming UK tour, which will also take them to the likes of Leeds, Manchester and London.
The band will be joined by special guest and post-punk icon Anja Huwe, marking her first UK shows in over 15 years.
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Tickets for the Glasgow show will go live on June 6 at 10am.
To purchase tickets, click HERE
AEG Presents and venue pre-sale will go live at 10am on June 5.
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