TRNSMT REVEALS ALL-STAR LINEUP 2026

Martin Bone - Editor-In Chief 6 November 2025

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY PRESENTS TRNSMT REVEALS ALL-STAR LINEUP TO KICK OFF SUMMER 2026 IN STYLE
Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, and Lewis Capaldi confirmed as headliners for Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT 2026

The festival returns to Glasgow Green on 19 to 21 June

Tickets on sale from 9am on Friday 14 November

Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT Festival has revealed the much-anticipated first wave of acts on its lineup for 2026, unveiling three huge headliners; Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, and the return of Scots superstar Lewis Capaldi, plus Wolf Alice, Sonny Fodera, Amy Macdonald and many more.

Next year’s festival will kick-off the summer in style from Friday 19 to Sunday June 21, when up to 150,000 festival goers will descend on Glasgow Green.

FRIDAY:

Legendary singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft, the iconic voice of The Verve and creative force behind timeless anthems like “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and “Lucky Man,” will headline the Friday night. Renowned for his powerful live performances and unmatched catalogue of era-defining songs, Ashcroft’s set promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the weekend.

Atmospheric alt-rockers and Brit Award winners, Wolf Alice will take to the stage ahead of Richard Ashcroft, fresh off the back of their fifth studio album, The Clearing and a much acclaimed world tour.

Glaswegian singer-songwriter Dylan John Thomas will feature on Friday, much loved for his charismatic and raw anthemic ballads, adored by TRNSMT crowds.

Nile Rodgers & CHIC will bring their endless list of iconic hits where fans can expect Good Times with tunes set to get everybody dancing. Cult Scottish trailblazers, The Beta Band are on the bill, with unmatched genre-bending brilliance packed full of what is set to be a nostalgia fuelled set of timeless alt classics.

Friday also sees returning Irish group NewDad back at the festival following their 2024 debut on the River Stage ahead of Liverpool singer-songwriter Luvcat, Reading rapper Songer, and fuzzy pop from Cliffords.

SATURDAY:

Rock icons Kasabian will headline Saturday at TRNSMT, delivering their high-octane anthems. Hits like “Club Foot” and “Fire” will take centre stage, with the band set to release their ninth studio album, ACT III, next spring – teeing up what promises to be a show-stopping Saturday night.

Australia-born, London-based DJ Sonny Fodera will make his Scottish festival debut, dropping summer-ready dance tracks. Renowned for his chart-topping collaborations and sell-out shows worldwide, Fodera’s performance promises to deliver one of the festival’s most unmissable moments.

Scotland’s very own indie rockers and TRNSMT superfans The Snuts will wow their home crowd with an endless list of signature anthems.

Riding on the success of his top 3 album, “hopefully!” British rapper, singer and poet Loyle Carner will perform on Saturday, treating the crowd to his soulful, introspective and emotionally honest storytelling, while five-piece art‑rock band The Last Dinner Party will bring their theatrical performances to the Glasgow stage.

Continuing with homegrown talent, local legends The Fratellis need no introduction as they celebrate 20 years since their iconic album Costello Music, which spawned iconic footstompers including “Chelsea Dagger” and “Whistle for the Choir”.

Indie rock fans will also welcome the addition of English Teacher to the lineup, blurring the lines between post-punk, art-rock and and pop, and Clementine Douglas – known for her vocals in dance music – is now forging a career blending a fusion of R&B and soul with electronic beats.

Two more exciting up-and-coming artists have also been added to Saturday’s lineup – English singer songwriter Rose Gray is set to bring her electrifying performance to TRNSMT after releasing her debut album Louder, Please in January 2025, and Big Special will bring their Black Country raw punk-hop to the Green after a concluding their European tour.

SUNDAY:

Lewis Capaldi will make a sensational comeback to TRNSMT, confirmed to close the 2026 festival. The Scots chart-topper has marked an incredible return to performing complete with a sold out UK tour and much anticipated third album.

Fans of all ages will be excited for multi-platinum Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald, whose powerful voice and memorable hits have captured audiences worldwide, while woman of the moment, CMAT – known for massive hits such as “I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!”, “Take a Sexy Picture of Me” and “Stay for Something” – will deliver her signature eccentric performances. Two Door Cinema Club will appear as an afternoon special guest, guaranteeing to have the crowd jumping with their nostalgic indie bangers.

Pop powerhouse and former Little Mix star Perrie will make her TRNSMT debut on Sunday afternoon following the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled solo album, joined on Sunday’s lineup by Scottish sensation Katie Gregson-MacLeod, whose raw and emotional breakout hit “Complex (demo)” went viral to widespread acclaim.

The final acts announced so far are alternative rock act, Red Rum Club, rockers South Arcade, indie quartet, Overpass and lo-fi outfit, Westside Cowboys.

More acts are still to be added across all four stages.

Geoff Ellis, Festival Director of Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT, said: “This year’s lineup is packed with brilliant artists – from anthemic festival headliners, to the artists fans already know and love, plus lots of new artists for everyone to discover.

“Every year, the atmosphere on Glasgow Green is amazing and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable weekend, this time a little earlier than normal to kick off your summer of music in style.”

Tickets will go on general sale from 9am on Friday 14 November via trnsmtfest.com.

Alice Wolf: “TRNSMT, absolutely buzzing to be coming back to Glasgow next summer, see you down the front for a bittersweet symphony!”

Kasabian, Sergio Pizzorno: “There’s nothing like a Scottish crowd, pure chaos, pure energy. TRNSMT 2023 was wild, even through the storm. TRNSMT ’26? Times that by a thousand. It’s going to be unreal. We can’t wait for the madness. Love you, Glasgow!”

The Snuts, Jack Cochrane: “TRNSMT has become our spiritual home as a band – there’s no festival out there that means more to us. Expect big tune after big tune after big tune!”

Amy Macdonald: “I’m so excited to be back at TRNSMT! I had a great time playing on the secret stage in the summer but I can’t wait to be back on the main stage next year, the last time was one of my all time favourite shows. The crowd was amazing and I can’t wait to sing with them again in 2026!”

Perrie: “It will be my first time performing at TRNSMT and I’ve heard it’s such a great vibe, I am so excited to get back to Glasgow and get on that stage with my band! I can’t wait!!”