Top 3 events in Glasgow this week

There’s plenty of musical variety in these three Glasgow listings for the week beginning 9 November 2026. Thursday brings two different choices: an evening of local punk at The classic grand, or a free open rehearsal with the cooperation band at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church. On Sunday, the Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival returns for its ninth edition at Oran Mor.

Whether you’re drawn to local bands, curious about a programme exploring Gershwin’s world, or keen to hear a festival line-up featuring Scottish acts, here’s a little inspiration for your week. Prices across these picks range from free entry to £32 plus a booking fee. We’ve gathered the dates, start times and listing details below, so you can compare what’s on and find the music that appeals to you.

Vague reality live at the classic grand

Local punk is on the noticeboard for Thursday 12 November, with Vague reality live at the classic grand starting at 6pm at The classic grand. The listed price is £11, and the promise is straightforward: an evening of punk music from local bands. If that’s your preferred soundtrack for a Thursday, this is the pick to keep in mind. The listing keeps its description brief, putting the emphasis on the music and its local performers rather than a detailed running order. A simple option for anyone seeking a Glasgow punk gig this week.

IN BLUE | BRASS IN CONCERT 2026

For a different Thursday evening, IN BLUE | BRASS IN CONCERT 2026 takes place on 12 November at 8pm at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church, with entry listed as free. Described as an open rehearsal, it sees the cooperation band taking listeners into the world of George Gershwin. The programme’s introduction evokes a city alive with music, a composer facing an extraordinary deadline and an experiment that would change the musical landscape. It’s an intriguing invitation for anyone curious about that musical story, with the rehearsal format an important part of what’s advertised.

Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival

Sunday’s pick is the ninth Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival, taking place on 15 November at 2pm at Oran Mor. The listed price is £32 plus a booking fee. Expect six acts, including three Scottish bands, with a headline set from Wille & The Bandits. The listing also highlights their latest album, ‘Salt Roots’, released earlier in the year. With several acts gathered into one festival line-up, this offers a different shape to the week’s other musical choices: a Sunday bill bringing Scottish bands and the named headliners together.

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