Paul Heaton Glasgow Hydro ticket presales and prices: Here's how to bag a ticket to see the Beautiful South singer and Rianne Downey

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The much-loved singer is promising to play a string of classic tracks.

With a career spanning 40 years, Paul Heaton has seen chart success as a member of The Housemartin 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.

In 2024 he released his tenth studio album, The Mighty Several, featuring Scottish singer Rianne Downey.

The pair have now announced a new UK arena tour, once again keeping their ticket prices as low as possible.

And there’s good news for Scottish fans, with a date in Glasgow.

Here’s what you need to know.

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 Lightning Seeds will support him at his Hydro gig. Fronted by Ian Broudie, the Liverpool band rose to fame with 1994 album Jollification and have had a string of hit singles including Pure, The Life of Riley and Lucky You.

They also penned England football anthem Three Lions with David Baddiel and Frank Skinner, although that’s unlikely to be included in their Glasgow set!

When can I buy tickets for Paul Heaton’s Glasgow show?

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 9.30am on Friday, June 5, here.

Are there any presales for Paul Heaton’s Glasgow gig?

As has become standard, there are a couple of presales available to let you get tickets before they go on general sale.

Customers of OVO Energy will also be able to access tickets from 9.30am on Wednesday, June 3, here. If you aren’t with OVO it’s perhaps worth asking around friends and family to see if they are.

There will also be a fan presale starting at 9.30am on Wednesday, June 3. To get access simply pop your details in here and you’ll receive a code to access it by email.

How much are tickets to see Paul Heaton in Glasgow?

Paul Heaton famously keeps ticket prices as low as possible and this tour is no different - every ticket will cost £39.50 (plus the inevitable booking free).

Are there any age restrictions at Paul Heaton’s Hydro gig?

All under-14s have to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

What is the likely Paul Heaton setlist?

Paul Heaton hasn’t started his tour yet, so it’s impossible to know why kind of setlist he’ll be playing. Here’s what he played at his last gig in Halifax - so expect quite a few of these songs in Glasgow.

  1. Just Another Family
  2. Bow Down
  3. Old Red Eyes Is Back
  4. Sheep
  5. Bell Bottomed Tear
  6. Quicksand
  7. Five Get Over Excited
  8. I'll Sail This Ship Alone
  9. D.I.Y.
  10. Fish 'N' Chip Supper
  11. Song for Whoever
  12. Me and the Farmer
  13. Small Boats
  14. A Little Time
  15. Don't Marry Her
  16. Heatongrad
  17. Build
  18. Pretenders to the Throne
  19. Happy Hour
  20. Perfect 10
  21. Let Love Speak Up Itself
  22. Good as Gold (Stupid as Mud)
  23. One Last Love Song
  24. You Keep It All In
  25. Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)
  26. Caravan of Love

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