TRNSMT 2026 lineup divides opinion as festival returns to Glasgow Green
Big names, mixed reactions and the promise of long summer nights on Glasgow Green set the tone for TRNSMT’s 2026 return.
TRNSMT returns to Glasgow Green from June 19th to the 21st, promising a long weekend of live music at one of Scotland’s flagship summer festivals. With a mix of established favourites and buzzy newcomers, organisers are clearly aiming to kick off the season with breadth and momentum.
Leading the weekend are Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian and Lewis Capaldi, a trio that spans Britpop legacy, turbo-charged rock and homegrown pop catharsis. Alongside them sit acclaimed names, such as Wolf Alice, dance-floor favourite Sonny Fodera, Scottish legend Amy Macdonald and more. The full lineup stretches across multiple stages and styles, giving indie fans and mainstream crowds alike plenty to sink their teeth into.
Reactions online, however, have been mixed. Some festival-goers have welcomed a lineup that blends reputable names with fresher talent, praising TRNSMT for avoiding a purely headline-driven formula. Others have been less enthused, questioning whether this year’s offering lacks the instant wow-factor of previous editions and suggesting it feels more cautious than bold.
A handful of commenters have even gone so far as to call it “one of the weaker lineups yet”, a familiar claim whenever expectations are high, and lineups drop quickly. Either way, the response feels very TRNSMT: passionate, loud and impossible to ignore.
Tickets are already moving following a price drop earlier last year, a move that’s been welcomed by budget-conscious fans after festival costs have continued to climb in recent seasons.
As ever, Glasgow Green’s compact site promises short walks between stages and an atmosphere that tends to build as the sun goes down. Whether you’re there for the anthems, the undercard discoveries or the communal chaos of summer in Scotland (which is usually a belter), TRNSMT 2026 looks set to deliver another weekend where the music feels alive and the crowds are almost as loud as the amps.
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