Paul Heaton Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist, age restrictions

Paul Heaton has a big date with Glasgow this week. | Getty Images

placeholder image — Paul Heaton has a big date with Glasgow this week. | Getty Images

The singing star is expected to bring a career-spanning set to Glasgow.

ith a career spanning 40 years, Paul Heaton has seen chart success as a member of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, together with Jacqui Abbott and as a solo artist.

From Happy Hour and Caravan of Love to Song For Whoever and A Little Time, he’s been behing a host of much-loved songs.

He recently released his eleventh studio album, Jenius, which went straight to the top of the charts.

It sees him once again team up with Scottish singing star Rianne Downey, who has also enjoyed success this year with her new album The Consequence of Love hitting the top 20 (and number three in the Scottish album charts).

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The pair are now heading out on an arena tour to play songs from Heaton’s entire career and, with all tickets priced at £46, he’s bucking the trend for eye-wateringly expensive music gigs.

The tour hits Glasgow this week so here’s everything you need to know if you’re going along.

When is Paul Heaton playing Glasgow?

Paul Heaton plays Glasgow's OVO Hydro on his UK tour on Friday, October 30.

Who is supporting Paul Heaton at his Glasgow gig?

Paul Heaton has announced that The Lightning Seeds will support him on his Glasgow date. The English band are led by singer Ian Broudie, who also produced Paul Heaton’s new album. Expect to hear all the band’s hits, including Pure, Lucky You, The Life of Riley, Sugar Coated Iceberg and You Showed Me. Given the venue though, it’s unlikely they’ll play their chart-topping England football anthem Three Lions...

What are the stage times for Paul Heaton in Glasgow?

Doors open at 6.30pm and The Lightning Seeds will start their set at 7.30pm. No further official set times have been announced but, judging by similar gigs, expect Paul Heaton to take to the stage at around 9pm and the show to finish at 11pm at latest.

Are tickets still available for Paul Heaton?

If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig then you are out of luck - it’s a complete sellout. There are however a few resale tickets available here priced from £58.24. You can also check Twickets for face value tickets.