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Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Kneecap Glasgow 02 Academy Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist
Kneecap have a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images It's one of the most eagerly-anticipated - and controversial - gigs of the year. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Northern Irish rappers Kneecap are set to play Glasgow this evening (Tuesday, July 8) - just days before they were originally meant to play the city's TRNSMT festival before being removed from the bill. In May month band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah during a performance in November 2024. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police then raised concerns about their appearance at Glasgow Green potentially leading to disorder. The band played a triumphant set at Glastonbury recently, despite calls from politicians for them to be dropped. And they'll now play a gig in Glasgow that sold out in less than 80 seconds. Here's what you need to know about the concert. When are Kneecap playing Glasgow? Kneecap play Glasgow's O2 Academy on Tuesday, July 8. Who is supporting Kneecap at the Glasgow O2 Academy? No announcement has been made about a support act for the gig - other than that there will be one. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What are the set times for Kneecap at the Glasgow O2 Academy? Doors are at 6.30pm and no other official stage times have been announced. Having said that, judging by similar gigs in the venue, expect the support to start at around 7-7.30pm and for Kneecap to take the stage at some point between 8.30-9pm. The gig will be finished by 11pm at the latest. Can I still get tickets for Kneecap's Glasgow concert? If you are looking for a late ticket you are out of luck - it's a complete sellout. You can check for any resale tickets here, or try ethical ticket resale website Twickets. Are there age restictions for Kneecap's Glasgow gig? The gig is over-16s only. What the likely Kneecap setlist for Glasgow? The band have been playing similar setlists at recent concerts. Expect to hear the majority of the following in Glasgow.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cops announce 'police plan' for Kneecap gig in Glasgow
Police Scotland has announced that they have a plan in place to ensure the safety of anyone attending the Kneecap concert in Glasgow this week. The controversial rap group are due to perform at the Glasgow O2 Academy tomorrow night, July 7. Cops had previously expressed concern about Kneecap playing at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow Green this weekend and they were taken taken off the bill. READ MORE: 50 Cent pledges loyalty to Celtic FC and reveals plans to visit Parkhead ahead of TRNSMT gig READ MORE: Manhunt underway after dog walker 'punched to ground' in brutal attack In response to this decision the Irish trio decided to organise a gig at the O2 to make sure their fans got to see them play in the city. They said: "To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights, and hotels to see us play, we are sorry ... it is out of our hands. "Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many, many times, with no issues – ever. "Make of that what you will. To try to make up for it, we will be at your O2 Academy on Tuesday, July 8." Police confirmed they have launched a probe following Kneecap's set at Glastonbury was filled with expletives and calls to "free Palestine" and "f*** Keir Starmer." Police Scotland say there are a number of artists playing in the city this week and confirmed they have a plan in place for them all. Superintendent Paul Douglas said: 'We are aware of a number of events and concerts due to take place in the Greater Glasgow area in the week beginning Monday, 7 July, 2025. 'A proportionate and considered policing plan is in place within the city and we are working with a number of stakeholders to ensure the safety of all those attending these events and where possible minimise disruption to the people of Glasgow.' Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour at the Hydro comes to Glasgow for the next two nights, while Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National Tour" at Hampden will be on at the same time as the Kneecap gig tomorrow.
