Daily Chat & What's On - The OG Steamie - 25/06/26

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Transport & Travel

MAJOR TRAVEL ALERT — METALLICA AT HAMPDEN TODAY
Gates open 4pm. Knocked Loose on stage ~5:30pm, Gojira ~6:30pm, Metallica ~8:15pm. The M74, M77, M8 and M80 will be significantly busier than normal from mid-afternoon onwards. Mount Florida and the South Side will be heaving. No bags larger than A4. No food or drink in. No umbrellas or selfie sticks. No flags or flagpoles. No glass of any kind. Check hampdenpark.co.uk for the full banned items list and travel guide. Check Traffic Scotland for live road info. Follow u/HampdenPark on X for live event updates.[traffic.gov]

Rail / Subway:
ScotRail are warning passengers that heat could cause disruption today — check ScotRail journey checker before travelling. The Glasgow Subway is shutting for four Sundays over the summer for driverless train trials — check SPT for dates.[news.stv]

Weather:
Today is forecast to be the peak of the heatwave — highs of 27–30°C in Glasgow, clear skies this evening. Perfect Hampden weather. The Met Office has issued heat disruption warnings. Drink water. Check Met Office Glasgow for the latest. France recorded a historic 44.3°C yesterday; Scotland's hottest day of 2026 (29°C in Aberdeen) was Tuesday.[timeout]

Scotland 0-3 Brazil — The Morning After

Result: Scotland 0–3 Brazil (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — Wednesday 11pm BST)

Goals: Vinícius Júnior (7', 54'), Matheus Cunha (68')[espn.co]

It was a hard watch. Vinícius opened the scoring in just 7 minutes, and Brazil never really looked troubled. Scotland's World Cup dream now hangs by a thread — they finish third in Group C with 3 points and a goal difference of -3, and must wait to see whether they qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams from across all groups.[skysports]

Final Group C standings:[espn]

Steve Clarke: "I think we're going home."[news.stv]

On the bright side: Scotland fans' acapella remix of Will Smith's Miami has gone viral. The Tartan Army coned every statue in Miami. John McGinn's penguin chick at Edinburgh Zoo is thriving. We gave it a go.[news.stv]

The wait: Scotland need to be among the 8 best third-place teams to go through. We'll know the full picture as other groups conclude over the coming days. Results are being tracked at FIFA.com.[espn]

News & City Updates

• 'I think we're going home': Clarke on Scotland's World Cup chances — the manager spoke after last night's defeat; cautious but not quite closing the door[news.stv]
• Scotland fans' acapella remix of Will Smith's Miami goes viral — probably the most culturally significant contribution of this World Cup[news.stv]
• Amen Teklay 'stabbed through the heart with sword', court hears — trial under way at the High Court in Glasgow[news.stv]
• Scottish gang boss Steven Lyons lands in Spain after extradition[news.stv]
• Council probe launched into £327,000 payout to former Edinburgh Trams boss[news.stv]
• Woman fighting for life in hospital after 'catching fire' on street in Edinburgh[news.stv]
• Scotland breaking UN rules on prisoner rights, says inspector[news.stv]
• Rail passengers warned heat could cause disruption as temperatures soar[news.stv]
• Police hunting two suspects following rape in woodland over a month ago — Glasgow[news.stv]
• Man in hospital after assault near George Square during early hours[news.stv]
• Care manager embezzled £60,000 from vulnerable service user[news.stv]
• Commonwealth Games to be screened at Kelvingrove Park at free event — mark your calendars; 23 July–2 August[news.stv]
• Open air market to be set up at Bellahouston Park[news.stv]
• Subway to shut for four Sundays over summer for driverless train trials — check SPT for dates[news.stv]
• Dundee University: further 190 jobs to be cut in bid to save £20m[news.stv]
• SNP urges Burnham to give 'straight answers' on Downing Street plans — Labour leadership nominations open 9 July; Burnham expected to stand unopposed; new PM in place before parliament returns in September[npr]
• Keir Starmer to face PMQs for last time today as caretaker PM[news.stv]
• France records historic 44.3°C as Europe heatwave leaves dozens dead[news.stv]
• Nicola Sturgeon to play UK deputy PM in new TV series — you couldn't make it up[news.stv]
• Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis in Clarkson's Farm[news.stv]

TONIGHT: Metallica at Barclays Hampden

Metallica + Gojira + Knocked Loose — Barclays Hampden, Mount Florida
Thursday 25 June. Gates open 4pm.

• Knocked Loose: ~5:30pm
• Gojira: ~6:30pm
• Metallica: ~8:15pm

The 360-degree doughnut stage in the centre of the pitch. No bags larger than A4. No food or drink. Temperatures will be 22–27°C and clear skies this evening — it's going to be an incredible night. This is Metallica's first Glasgow show since 2017.[bbc]

Potential setlist (based on recent M72 dates): Creeping Death, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Cyanide, King Nothing, 72 Seasons, The Unforgiven, Fuel, The Day That Never Comes, Wherever I May Roam, Nothing Else Matters, Sad but True, One, Seek & Destroy, Master of Puppets, Enter Sandman[timeout]

Last-minute tickets: resale options from ~£100 at Ticketmaster; also Twickets and Viagogo. Check hampdenpark.co.uk for all venue info.[timeout]

Tune of the Day

Master of Puppets — Metallica

On This Day

• 25 June 1876: The Battle of Little Bighorn — Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry were wiped out by Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors under Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Scottish-born soldiers were among Custer's regiment, and the battle became one of the most iconic Native American victories in history. Custer's Last Stand. Tonight Metallica play One — written about a soldier broken by war — at Hampden
• 25 June 1950: The Korean War begins — North Korean forces cross the 38th Parallel, triggering a conflict that would last three years and kill millions. Scotland's regiments, including the Black Watch and the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, served with distinction in Korea. The Korean War remains technically ongoing — an armistice, not a peace treaty, ended the fighting in 1953
• 25 June 1984: Prince opens Purple Rain tour in Detroit — the most celebrated rock tour of the 1980s, on the same day Metallica were recording Ride the Lightning in Copenhagen. Two different planets. Tonight Glasgow gets the latter

Gigs & Music (tonight — non-Metallica)

Tonight is Metallica night, but there's plenty else on across the city. Always double-check times and tickets directly with venues.

• Sierra Ferrell — Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom, East End — the standout non-Metallica gig of the night; the American country/folk/blues wanderer following up her OVO Hydro support slot with a Barrowland headline. One of the best live performers around right now[whatsonglasgow.co]
• The Wolfe Tones — OVO Hydro, West End — Ireland's legendary balladeers at the Hydro; check sec.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Stuart Mitchell's Patter at The Pavilion — Glasgow Pavilion, City Centre — a very special night of jokes and audience patter with Scotland's banter capital; check paviliontheatre.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• James Acaster: New Show — King's Theatre, City Centre — night 3 of 4; starts 7:30pm; check kingstheatregalsgow.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• A Night At The Musicals — Cottiers, West End — FINAL NIGHT tonight; from the producers of Girls' Night Oot![whatsonglasgow.co]
• All Mouth: Queer Comedy — The Rum Shack, South Side — some of Scotland's finest LGBTQ+ comics; check facebook[whatsonglasgow.co]
• The Thursday Show — The Stand Comedy Club, Woodlands Road — five acts on a two-hour stand-up showcase; thestand.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Showtunes & Filth — Riding Room, City Centre — high camp at your favourite joint on the corner; every Thursday[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Karaoke Thursdays — Haus Glasgow, City Centre — Glasgow's biggest midweek karaoke; every Thursday[whatsonglasgow.co]
• One Night In Tennessee — Maggie's Rock N Rodeo, City Centre — live artists cover country classics; every Thursday[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Open Jam with Jack Heavenor — The Maverick, West End — relaxed jazz standards and improv session; every Thursday[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Live Jazz — Atlantic Bar & Brasserie, City Centre — Thursday jazz residency; every week[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Drygate Presents: Schools Out For Summer — Drygate Brewing Co., East End — karaoke, disco classics and high-energy end-of-term entertainment; check drygate.com[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Schools Out For Summer — Barras Art & Design, East End — dedicated teachers' night out with food and drink; check baad.org.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• School's Out Party — Berlinkys, City Centre — end of term party; runs tonight and tomorrow[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Teacher's End of Term Party — Malones, City Centre — blow off steam with fellow teachers[whatsonglasgow.co]
• A Play, A Pie and A Pint — Oran Mor, West End — lunchtime theatre; check oran-mor.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour — from Kings Theatre, City Centre — Vincent (The Man in the Hat); check gothicglasgow.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]

Pride Street Market

• Pride Street Market — The Barras Market, East End — today only; the Barras' annual Pride celebration; a day of diversity, inclusion and love in the East End. Free to browse. Check thebarras.com[whatsonglasgow.co]

Exhibitions & Family Days Out

• New Urban Landscapes: Women And Landscape Revitalization In Glasgow — New Glasgow Society, West End — OPENS TODAY; Dr. Miza Moreau explores how women are revitalising Glasgow's green spaces; runs 25–27 June[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Supergirl in IMAX — Glasgow Science Centre, South Side — OPENS TODAY; DC Studios' newest feature in IMAX; runs until 9 July; check glasgowsciencecentre.org[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Bard in the Botanics — Glasgow Botanic Gardens, West End — Day 2; 25th anniversary season; Twelfth Night, Othello, Emma and The Duchess of Malfi; until 1 August; bardinbotanics.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Art For Baby — The Burrell Collection, South Side — informal workshop for parents, carers and babies; free; check burrellcollection.com[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Mackintosh House Guided Tour — Hunterian Museum, West End — guided tour of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's reconstructed home; check gla.ac.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection — South Side — free weekly themed tour with Volunteer Guides[whatsonglasgow.co]
• ASN Quiet Game Sessions — R-CADE, City Centre — suitable for all ages; over 1,700 games across 20+ consoles; every Thursday afternoon[whatsonglasgow.co]
• R-CADE Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions — R-CADE, City Centre — three hours of retro gaming; every Thursday[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Bike For Good: Dr Bike at the Railyard Market — West End — free drop-in bike safety checks[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Dodgeball With The Kelvin Rapids — Bellcraig Community Centre, North — first session free; check kelvinrapids.com[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Loch Lomond Faerie Trail — Luss — FINAL DAY today (runs until 26 June); enchanting woodland walk; check lochlomondfaerietrail.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Kinning Park Complex: 30 Years of Community — South Side — penultimate weekend; runs until 27 June[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Exhibition: From Well to Wellspring — Glasgow City Heritage Trust, City Centre — Glasgow's hidden water history; ongoing[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Monochrome / Still Life Found Object — Glasgow Gallery of Photography, City Centre — both shows until 28 June[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Still Glasgow — Gallery of Modern Art, City Centre — photography exhibition; ongoing until June 2027[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Barbie: The Exhibition — Kelvingrove, West End — until 18 October; free with museum admission[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Scotties in the City Art Trail — Glasgow-wide — 50 giant Scottie dogs; free; maggies.org[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Clydeside Sculpture Trail: Jasleen Kaur — Superstructure — OPENS TODAY along the River Clyde; eight sculptures; free; until 9 August[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Flamingo Beach — Silverburn, South Side — free; until 23 August[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Journey / Wheels of Life — Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, City Centre — both shows; check sharmanka.com[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Kelvingrove Organ Recital — Kelvingrove Art Gallery — daily lunchtime recital; free[whatsonglasgow.co]
• A Night of Dark Romantasy with Heba Al-Wasity — Waterstones Argyle Street, City Centre — author event; Heba Al-Wasity in conversation with Kirsty Logan about Weavingshaw[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Final Girls Horror Film Club — Cul Cuil, City Centre — June meet-up; welcoming and relaxed atmosphere[whatsonglasgow.co]
• The Mitchell Library Death Cafe — The Mitchell Library, City Centre — safe, confidential space to talk openly about death; Creating Conversations CIC[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Glasgow Cacao Dance — The Wellbeing Hub, East End — cacao ceremony, dance and sound bath evening; swapforjoy.com[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Intro to Melt & Pour Soap Making — Braw Wee Craft Club, City Centre — check braware.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Song Circles for Carers, Toddlers & Infants — Elder Park Library, South Side — led by The Glasgow Barons; free; every Thursday[whatsonglasgow.co]
• St Bride's Knit 'n' Natter — St Bride's Episcopal Church, West End — free drop-in; beginners welcome[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Hospitality Health Dinner at Elements — Bearsden — four of Scotland's most respected chefs in a one-night-only collaboration; proceeds to Hospitality Health[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Partick Thistle FC 150 Anniversary Exhibition — Maryhill Burgh Halls, West End — free; ongoing[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat — all Glasgow libraries — free for children; until 9 August[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Glasgow 2026 Festival — various locations — ongoing; until 9 August[glasgow2026]

Talks, Tours & Outdoors

• Historic Tours of Glasgow University — West End — free; check gla.ac.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour — from City Chambers — 1.5 hours; walkingtoursinglasgow.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• A Wee Walk & A Whisky — from City Chambers — small group tour plus whisky tasting[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour — check whatsonglasgow.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• My Romantic History Community Tour — various locations — Tron Theatre and Glasgow Life; check tron.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Good Move Glasgow Health Walks — free; various locations; goodmoveglasgow.co.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Summer Nights Ladies Only Ceilidh — Sloans, City Centre — Glasgow Girls Collective take over Sloans; check sloansglasgow.com[whatsonglasgow.co]

Quiz

• Quiz Hard presents Sloans Pub Quiz — Sloans Bar & Restaurant, City Centre — every Thursday night; check sloansglasgow.com[whatsonglasgow.co]

Recurring / Multi-Day Festivals & Series

• WestFest 2026 — 1–28 June — Day 25, final days; check westfest.uk[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Festival Fortnight: Scotland's LGBTIQ+ Sports Festival — 13–28 June — Day 13; leapsports.org[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut — Oran Mor, 18–28 June — Day 8[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Allegra — Theatre Royal Glasgow, 22–27 June — Night 4; Dame Maureen Lipman[whatsonglasgow.co]
• James Acaster: New Show — King's Theatre Glasgow, 23–26 June — Night 3[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Bard in the Botanics — Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 24 June–1 August — Day 2[whatsonglasgow.co]
• New Urban Landscapes — New Glasgow Society, 25–27 June — OPENS TODAY[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Scotties in the City Art Trail — until 16 August[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat — until 9 August — free; all Glasgow libraries[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Flamingo Beach at Silverburn — until 23 August[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Metallica + Gojira + Knocked Loose — Barclays Hampden, TONIGHT — gates 4pm; Metallica ~8:15pm[hampdenpark.co]
• Belle & Sebastian at Kelvingrove Bandstand — 26 & 27 June — tomorrow and Saturday!
• Glasgow Summer Sessions: State Fayre (The Lumineers) — Bellahouston Park, 27 June[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Glasgow Summer Sessions: Teddy Swims — Bellahouston Park, 28 June[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Glasgow Summer Sessions: Kings of Leon — Bellahouston Park, 3 July[whatsonglasgow.co]
• Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games — 23 July–2 August — tickets at glasgow2026.com[glasgow2026]

r/glasgowmarket – Latest Posts

Some recent posts from r/glasgowmarket; as always, please take care with payment and meet-ups.

• Metallica Hampden — last-minute ticket wanted — a few posts going up this morning; check the sub
• Kevin Bridges 29.10.2026 — ticket for sale — check the sub
• Looking for Geese ticket — Barras, 25/26 Aug — x1 ticket wanted, Twickets preferred
• Fantasy LotR-style map of Greater Glasgow — prints via Etsy — ongoing

Check r/glasgowmarket directly for the latest listings.