Big City is an all day festival curated by Glasgow’s own Mogwai – and will feature performances from label mates, friends and peers of the band across two stages. Returning to the site of the 2024 event, there will also be a full selection of licenced bars and food trucks.
Says Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite: “We are incredibly proud to bring the big city festival back to Glasgow for a third year. There are some incredible bands playing this year and we look forward to presenting this brilliant lineup.”
This summer’s event will be headlined by Super Furry Animals, the acclaimed Welsh rock band making their anticipated return to live shows after a near decade long hiatus, blending psychedelic rock, electronic sounds, and melodic pop. Their debut album, Fuzzy Logic, gained critical acclaim for its inventive production and offbeat lyrics. They continued their success with albums like Radiator and Rings Around the World. Known for recording in both English and Welsh, the band built a reputation for creativity and experimentation.
In addition, Big City welcomes the influential English space rock band Spiritualized. Their music blends psychedelic rock, gospel, and orchestral elements into expansive, emotional soundscapes. The acclaimed album ‘Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space’ cemented their reputation in 1990s alternative music. Spiritualized explore themes of love, addiction, and transcendence through lush arrangements and powerful live performances.
Information for people attending Summer Nights on the Southside - Glasgow
Big City – Queens Park Recreation Ground, Saturday 29th August
2.00pm Gates Open
Big City Tent:
3.45pm – 4.15pm Róis
4.45pm – 5.30pm Richard Dawson
6.00pm – 6.45pm The Twilight Sad
7.15pm – 8.15pm Spiritualized
9.00pm – 10.30pm Super Furry Animals
Ten Rapid Tent:
3.00pm – 3.30pm Curlew
4.15pm – 4.45pm Pollyfromthedirt
5.30pm – 6.00pm The Wran
6.45pm – 7.15pm Moin
8.15pm – 9.00pm Brìghde Chaimbeul
Rock Action Popup: These timings may be subject to change, keep an eye on Rock Action Records socials for any updates
DJ Sets:
2.00pm Rock Action Records DJ’s
2.45pm The Twilight Sad DJ’s
3.30pm Errors DJ’s
4.30pm The Ninth Wave DJ’s
5.30PM Rock Action Records DJ’s
Merchandise Signings:
3.30pm The Twilight Sad
4.30pm Curlew
5.30pm Gruff Rhys
Getting to the Concert
The show is taking place in a big top tent at Queens Park Recreation Ground which located is on the east side of Queens Park near Cathcart Road.
There is NO designated public car parking for these shows so where possible do please use public transport to get yourselves there and home again.
Trains
Please check Scotrail website/travel app for latest schedules. The nearest local train stations to Queens Park recreation Ground are Queen’s Park, Crosshill and Mount Florida.
Buses
Please check the First Bus website/travel app for routes and times.
IMPORTANT
At the end of the concert there will be a large number of people leaving the concert site at the same time so for everyone’s safety please be patient, take care when crossing the roads and if in a car drive slowly.
Accessibility
Please note that the concert will be held on a grass pitch with an uneven surface.
An accessible viewing platform is available within the tent – only ticket buyers who have purchased ‘accessible’ tickets will gain access to the platform.
Please note that flicker, strobe and other lighting effects may be used during the performances.
Age restrictions
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. The concert is not suitable for babies and small children. Older children should wear ear defenders or - if you don’t have these, you may request earplugs from event staff.
Food and Drink Village
Do come early and avoid the rush as there will be wonderful catering on site with an artisan food village with picnic tables, coffee outlet, and full licensed bars open throughout.
Licensed bars
Please drink responsibly. Bars will operate ‘check 25’ so please bring photo ID or - if you look under 25 - you may not be served. Free drinking water will be available.
Cash and card payments
The food and drink outlets are able to take card payments. There will not be a cash point on the concert site.
Smoking and vaping
Smoking, e-cigarettes or vaping is NOT allowed within the big top. Please be considerate of other concert goers within the rest of the site.
Meeting point
If you are with a group of friends, we recommend that you all agree on a meeting point as soon as you arrive on the site. Otherwise, it may be difficult to track each other down if you get separated.
Lost property
If you lose - or find - something on the concert site, please go to the welfare/first aid tent.
Litter
Please help us keep the concert site clean by using the bins provided around the site.
Artist merchandise
There will be a selection of artist merchandise available to buy at the concert.
Can I leave the site and come back in?
Re-entry is permitted providing you leave site before 7PM. On your exit, please speak to our stewards who will provide you with a wristband that is valid for re-entry. These will only be issued until 7PM, after which time, re-entry will not be permissible for anyone leaving site.
Cameras
Do not bring large cameras or cameras with professional lenses to the concert. Small pocket cameras and phones are allowed. No selfie sticks.
Medication
If you have essential medication, please make it known to the Security Manager at the main entrance when you arrive – especially if it contains a needle.
Items that you might want to bring
It’s Summer… in Scotland… Please check the weather forecast before leaving home! Make sure you have the right clothing and footwear to stay dry, warm and comfortable. If it is going to be sunny make sure that you are protected with plenty of sun cream and something to cover your head/skin.
YOUR TICKETS! We can’t let you in without them…
We advise arriving early at the concert site to avoid potential delays with traffic, parking, queues etc.
Items that you should NOT bring
Bad attitude - antisocial, drunken or aggressive behaviour will result in refusal at the entrance or ejection from the concert site WITHOUT REFUND. Please enjoy yourself but make sure those around you can still do so too.
- Bags bigger than an A4 piece of paper/laptop size/small handbags (there is no cloakroom).
- Alcohol – you may not bring alcohol on site. We are a licensed premises so it’s against the law.
- Glass bottles, plastic bottles or cans (only unopened bottles of water will be allowed on site. If you are bringing a re-useable bottle there is free drinking water on site).
- Thermos or Hip flasks.
- Professional cameras.
- Dogs or other pets (except assistance dogs).
- Flares/fireworks.
- Illegal drugs.
The above is not an exhaustive list – please be sensible about what you bring with you. Bags will be searched and you may be patted down.
When leaving the concert please be considerate to our neighbours.
Mobile phone reception and charging
There is good mobile reception on the concert site. There are no phone charging facilities so please make sure you are fully charged before leaving home.
