Subway strike to hit Sting's Glasgow Summer Sessions show
Glasgow Subway made an announcement indicating that services will be disrupted on June 25, the day Sting is set to perform at the Glasgow Summer Sessions in Bellahouston Park.
They assured commuters that services will resume as normal on June 26.
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Glasgow Subway wrote on social media: "Due to industrial action, Subway customers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements on Wednesday, June 25 2025.
"Full services will resume on Thursday, June 2,6 from 6.30am.
"Apologies for any inconvenience.
"Visit the link in bio for more information."
Sting, known for hits such as Every Breath You Take and Roxanne, is set to take the stage on the day of the planned action.
He was the first act announced for Glasgow's Summer Sessions lineup.
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