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The OVO Hydro

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The Ovo Hydro

About The OVO Hydro

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The OVO Hydro is a purpose-built entertainment venue in Glasgow. Opened in September 2013, it has a seating capacity of 12,000 and is one of the busiest indoor arenas in the world.

The OVO Hydro hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, and conventions. It has welcomed some of the biggest names in music, such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé. The venue has also hosted major sporting events, such as the 2015 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

In addition to its world-class events, the OVO Hydro is also a beautiful architectural landmark. The building was designed by Foster + Partners, one of the world's leading architectural firms. The OVO Hydro is located on the banks of the River Clyde, and its sleek design complements the surrounding cityscape.

If you are looking for a world-class entertainment experience, the OVO Hydro is the place for you. With its state-of-the-art facilities and diverse programming, the OVO Hydro is the perfect venue for any event.

Upcoming Events at The OVO Hydro

Peter Kay

Selected dates between 18th April 2025 - 4th April 2026

One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay, will bring his first live tour in twelve years to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow!

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Busted vs McFly

Selected dates between 2nd October 2025 - 3rd November 2025

Two of the most loved and successful British bands, McFly and Busted go head-to-head on 2025's biggest and most unmissable tour, which includes three nights at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Kane Brown

5th October 2025

Global superstar Kane Brown will bring The High Road Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 5th October with special guests Dasha and Dylan Schneider!

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Katy Perry

7th October 2025

Powerhouse pop provocateur Katy Perry has announced she will bring The Lifetimes Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 7th October!

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The Kooks

8th October 2025

The Kooks have announced a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 8th October as part of their upcoming tour, with special guests The K's!

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John Bishop: 25 Years Of Stand Up

9th October 2025

Comedy superstar John Bishop embarks on his tenth stand-up tour to celebrate his incredible 25-year career, don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 9th October!

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Deacon Blue

10th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

Deacon Blue return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro for two nights in October with their The Great Western Road Trip tour!

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Giants Live World Tour Finals

18th October 2025

12 of the STRONGEST men on the planet! 7 EPIC events! 1 JAW-DROPPING Tour Finale! Don't miss the Giants Live World Tour Finals at The OVO Hydro, Glasgow on Saturday 18th October!

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Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band

25th October 2025

Scottish singer-songwriter Nathan Evans will headline Glasgow's OVO Hydro, with the backing of the Saint PHNX band, on Saturday 25th October!

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Tom Odell

26th October 2025

Tom Odell will bring the Wonderful Life Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 26th October with special guests Chance Pena and Katie Gregson-MacLeod!

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Disturbed

28th October 2025

Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed has announced The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour which will see them perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 28th October with special guests Megadeath!

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Benson Boone

30th October 2025

Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone has announced his autumn 2025 American Heart tour will stop off at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 30th October!

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HAIM

31st October 2025

HAIM have announced details of a UK arena tour in support of their fourth album, I quit, which will see them headline Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 31st October!

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Marti Pellow

1st November 2025

Marti Pellow has announced a thrilling night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 1st November, marking a monumental 30 years since the release of his timeless hit, Love Is All Around!

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Brett Young

2nd November 2025

Diamond-selling recording artist Brett Young will bring his Back To Basics World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 2nd November!

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JLS

6th November 2025

The JLS heart will beat again when they bring The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 6th November with support from special guest Example!

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The Australian Pink Floyd

8th November 2025

The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 8th November to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album 'Wish You Were Here'.

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Volbeat

10th November 2025

Volbeat have announced they will bring their 'Greatest Of All Tours' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 10th November with special guests Bush and Gel!

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Bastille

11th November 2025

Indie-pop icons Bastille have announced a huge UK arena tour, celebrating 'Songs From The First 15 Years', don't miss them live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 11th November!

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Sonny Fodera

15th November 2025

BRIT Award-nominated DJ and producer Sonny Fodera has announced his biggest UK tour to date this year, returning with a very special live show, he'll perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on 15th November!

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Five

Selected dates between 16th November 2025 - 25th November 2025

Multi-platinum selling band Five are finally back together again, reuniting with all five members for a massive UK arena tour which includes two nights at Glasgow's OVO Hydro in November!

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The Offspring

18th November 2025

The Offspring will bring their Supercharged Worldwide in '25 tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 18th November with support from special guests Simple Plan!

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Lorde

19th November 2025

Alt-pop icon Lorde announces UK headline tour which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 19th November with support from Nilüfer Yana and Jim-E Stack!

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Halestorm

21st November 2025

The Pennsylvania-based four-piece Halestorm have announced a global tour in support of sixth studio album, EVEREST, don't miss them live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 21st November!

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Callum Beattie

22nd November 2025

Callum Beattie is set to play the biggest show of his life – headlining Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 22nd November!

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Bad Omens

23rd November 2025

Globally acclaimed rock band Bad Omens have announced a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 23rd November as part of their Do You Feel Love tour!

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Hans Zimmer

24th November 2025

Celebrated composer and producer Hans Zimmer will bring his 2025 tour Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 24th November!

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The Hives

26th November 2025

Rock sensations, The Hives will bring their Forever Forever World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 26 November!

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my bloody valentine

27th November 2025

my bloody valentine announce their long-awaited return to the UK with three headline shows this November, including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 27th!

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Kneecap

30th November 2025

Irish language rap trio Kneecap will bring their high energy show to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 30th November!

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D-Block Europe

1st December 2025

UK Rap legends D-Block Europe are coming to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 1st December as part of their PTSD2TOUR!

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Mumford & Sons

2nd December 2025

Mumford & Sons return with a huge UK arena tour which will see them play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 2nd December!

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Jamiroquai

3rd December 2025

In 2025, the legendary Jamiroquai brings The Heels of Steel tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 3rd December!

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Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics

4th December 2025

Revered DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend, Pete Tong has announced the return of Ibiza Classics to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 4th December!

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

5th December 2025

One of the world's best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 5th December 2025!

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Madness

6th December 2025

One of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness announce their 'Hits Parade' which stops off at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 6th December with special guests Squeeze!

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Wolf Alice

7th December 2025

Seminal British band Wolf Alice have announced a headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album The Clearing, which includes a night at the OVO Hydro on December 7th!

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Ice Nine Kills

9th December 2025

Metalcore titans Ice Nine Kills will bring their 'A Work Of Art' tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 9th December with special guests Creeper & The Devil Wears Prada!

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Stereophonics

10th December 2025

Stereophonics have announced UK arena tour which will see them return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 10th December!

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Amy Macdonald

11th December 2025 - 12th December 2025

Amy Macdonald has announced a major UK and European tour which will include two massive homecoming shows at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December!

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Hoolie In The Hydro

13th December 2025

Don't miss a massive evening of entertainment when Hoolie In The Hydro returns with an all-star line-up featuring some of the top names on the Scottish music scene on Saturday 13th December!

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Gladiators Live

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Gladiators Ready! For the first time ever, the Gladiators Live Tour is here to electrify the UK with an unmissable, high-octane live event! Don't miss it at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

28th December 2025

The WORLDS BIGGEST PRODUCTIONS present a brand-new, breathtaking Cirque staging of the Wicked Wizard of Oz at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 28th December!

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All Time Low

20th January 2026

All Time Low will bring their Everyone's Talking tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 20th January with special guests Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong and The Paradox!

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Biffy Clyro

21st January 2026

Biffy Clyro have announced a massive arena tour which will see them return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 21st January with special guests Soft Play and The Armed!

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Jason Derulo

29th January 2026

Global superstar Jason Derulo has announced his return to the UK and Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 29th January as part of his The Last Dance tour!

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James Arthur

4th February 2026

James Arthur has announced he will bring 'The Pisces World Tour' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 4th February!

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Motionless In White

5th February 2026

American metalcore outfit Motionless In White will headline Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 5th February!

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Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

7th February 2026 - 8th February 2026

It's time to dust off those scoring paddles and get those dancing shoes ready, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is returning to Glasgow's OVO Hydro in February!

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Florence + The Machine

9th February 2026

Florence + The Machine have announced they'll return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 9th February as part of the upcoming 'Everybody Scream' tour!

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Deftones

13th February 2026

Grammy award winning metal legends Deftones announce a headline Scottish show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 13th February with support from Denzel Curry and Drug Church!

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RAYE

20th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

Multi-award-winning British artist RAYE will bring her massive 40-date headline tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February!

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Jordan Davis

22nd February 2026

Multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jordan Davis has announced his return to Glasgow with the Ain't Enough Road tour, don't miss him at the OVO Hydro on Sunday 22nd February!

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The Original Harlem Globetrotters

24th February 2026

The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro as part of their global centennial celebrations on Tuesday 24th February!

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Alter Bridge

2nd March 2026

Rock titans Alter Bridge are pleased to confirm their return to the UK for several headline arena shows including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 2nd March!

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Tyler Childers

6th March 2026

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers will bring his On The Road Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 6th March!

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MGK

8th March 2026

Multi-platinum selling artist MGK will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 8th March with his Lost Americana Tour featuring special guest Julia Wolf!

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Kesha

11th March 2026

Pop royalty, singer-songwriter Kesha heads out on tour with her iconic, chart-topping catalogue! Don't miss her live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 11th March!

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Country To Country

13th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

Country To Country, the UK & Ireland's largest contemporary country music festival will return to the OVO Hydro Glasgow for 2026 between the 13th & 15th March!

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Disney On Ice

19th March 2026 - 22nd March 2026

Share every magical moment filled with breathtaking ice skating and beloved Disney songs and stories that give everyone a reason to believe when Disney On Ice: Into The Magic comes to Glasgow!

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Gorillaz

24th March 2026

Here's something to make you feel good... Gorillaz make their return to Glasgow on Tuesday 24th March with The Mountain Tour!

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

26th March 2026

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 26th March.

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Help I Sexted My Boss

27th March 2026

William Hanson and Jordan North are bringing their award-winning hit podcast Help I Sexted My Boss to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 27th March!

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Richard Ashcroft

31st March 2026

After embarking upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, Richard Ashcroft has announced a show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on 31st March, in support of his seventh solo album!

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Rick Astley

10th April 2026

Rick Astley will kick off his 2026 arena tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 10th April where he'll be joined by special guest, Gabrielle!

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The Prodigy

15th April 2026

The Prodigy will kick off their 2026 tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 15th April with a headline set accompanied by special guest Carl Cox!

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Yungblud

20th April 2026

Internationally acclaimed, multiple-award winning British musician Yungblud has announced a world tour, with headline dates across the UK including a night at the OVO Hydro Glasgow in April!

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Olivia Dean

22nd April 2026 - 23rd April 2026

Mercury Prize nominated Olivia Dean will kick off 'The Art of Loving' UK Tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April!

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Alex Warren

26th April 2026

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Alex Warren will bring his new tour, Little Orphan Alex Live, to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 26th April!

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Louis Tomlinson

27th April 2026

Louis Tomlinson has announced he'll be bringing his 'How Did We Get Here?' World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 27th April!

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Tame Impala

11th May 2026

Tame Impala has announced a major UK and European tour in support of his fifth full-length album, Deadbeat, which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 11th May!

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Doja Cat

21st May 2026

GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat has announced that she will bring 'Tour Ma Vie World Tour' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 21st May!

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Barry Manilow

9th June 2026

Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winning music icon Barry Manilow will return to the UK for his Last Last Concerts, don't miss him at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 9th June!

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Def Leppard

28th June 2026

Def Leppard is taking over the UK and Europe in 2026 with their Summer tour featuring special guest Extreme, don't miss them at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 28th June!

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André Rieu

10th September 2026

World-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, André Rieu, is set to captivate audiences across the UK and Ireland with a mesmerizing concert tour, which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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The World of Hans Zimmer

6th October 2026

Powerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. Experience The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension when it comes to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 6th October 2026!

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Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

18th October 2026

After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!

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