26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The story of the smallest stage at TRNSMT with 'secret sets'
The festival has announced the return of The Hangout - a fan-favourite stage described as the 'home of secret sets'.
This over-18s space is back for its second year, and is set to host acoustic artists, live podcasts, comedy, and entertainment.
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Despite being the smallest stage at TRNSMT, The Hangout delivered one of the biggest surprises of 2024, when Glasgow band Travis stunned fans with a secret performance.
The band entertained guests with a selection of their most beloved hits — a moment that has since become one of the most memorable in the festival's history.
This year's line-up has revealed another round of eclectic entertainment, with schedule gaps hinting at more surprise appearances still to be announced during the festival weekend.
Highlights for 2025 include Bongo's Bingo parties, Drag-aoke with Miss Lola Fierce, and a live recording of the Who Agrees? podcast with Paul Black and Kendra McPherson.
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The space will also host DJs and busker sets by Robyn Reid and Jamie Rafferty.
Geoff Ellis, festival director of TRNSMT, said: "The Hangout became a fan favourite last year, with an unforgettable festival moment from Travis - now one of my personal top moments of TRNSMT's history.
"We want to keep making incredible memories for fans and unique spaces like The Hangout with Bongo's Bingos, Drag-eoke and even more entertainment are really special."
Tickets for TRNSMT can be purchased online via Ticketmaster.
