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The Very Best of the PoguesGlasgow · Tue, 8 Dec 2026

19:00 local time
O2 Academy GlasgowGlasgow
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About this event

The Very Best of the Pogues takes place at O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow on Tuesday, 8 December 2026, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Alternative Rock (Concerts).

The line-up includes The Pogues and Martin Stephenson & the Daintees.

O2 Academy Glasgow holds around 2,500 people.

O2 Academy Glasgow has 85 upcoming events on our calendar.

Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm

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Nearest station
Bridge Street · Metro station · 170 m · 3 min walk
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The Pogues at O2 Academy Glasgow: show day guide

Show starts
19:00
Support
Martin Stephenson & the Daintees
The Pogues on stage(est.)
19:45
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 35 mins
Expected finish(est.)
21:20
Getting there
Bridge Street, 170 m (3 min walk)
Parking
We do not have our own parking facilities, but there are options with parking vouchers as well as being free in some streets after 6pm or 8pm.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

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Ticket limit
Please note: There is a ticket limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
Please note
Over 8s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Over 14s only standing. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled. Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Te Paepae Theatre, Auckland on 11 April 2026 · Tour: A Celebration of 40 Years of Rum Sodomy & the Lash

  1. 1The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn
  2. 2Wild Cats of Kilkenny
  3. 3A Pair of Brown Eyes
  4. 4Billy's Bones
  5. 5Navigator
  6. 6Planxty Noel Hill
  7. 7The Gentleman Soldier
  8. 8Jesse James (Bentley Ball)
  9. 9I'm a Man You Don't Meet Everyday ([traditional])
  10. 10The Body of an American
  11. 11The Old Main Drag
  12. 12A Rainy Night in Soho
  13. 13A Pistol for Paddy Garcia
  14. 14Poor Paddy Works on the Railway ([traditional])
  15. 15And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda (Eric Bogle)
  16. 16London Girl
  17. 17The Irish Rover (Joseph M. Crofts)
  18. 18Streams of Whiskey
  19. 19Boys From the County Hell
  20. 20Dark Streets of London
  21. 21Sally MacLennane
  22. 22Greenland Whale Fisheries ([traditional])

Most played songs on this tour

  • I'm a Man You Don't Meet Everyday×17
  • The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn×16
  • A Pair of Brown Eyes×16
  • The Body of an American×16
  • The Old Main Drag×16
  • Poor Paddy Works on the Railway×16
  • Sally MacLennane×16
  • Dirty Old Town×16
  • Wild Cats of Kilkenny×15
  • Navigator×15

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Pogues

Line-up

About The Pogues

The Pogues are an English Celtic punk band founded in King's Cross, London, in 1982, by Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy and Jem Finer. Originally named Pogue Mahone—an anglicisation of the Irish phrase póg mo thóin, meaning "kiss my arse"—the band fused Irish traditional music with punk rock influences. After adding more members, including James Fearnley and Cait O'Riordan, the Pogues built a reputation with their live shows in London pubs and clubs.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: O2 Academy Glasgow

121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow, G59NT
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Capacity
2,500
Parking
We do not have our own parking facilities, but there are options with parking vouchers as well as being free in some streets after 6pm or 8pm. There is also a 159 space car park at Bridge Street subway station, around 300 metres away on Eglinton Street. We have a drop off point at the entrance of our venue.
Accessible seating
O2 Academy Glasgow has a viewing area in the auditorium accessible via a ramp for wheelchair users or anyone who requires assistance. We can accommodate five wheelchairs and stools. Bench seating is available either side of the viewing area, please do contact us in advance of coming to a show should you require a reservation.
Venue rules
No cameras, video cameras or audio recording. No food, bottles, cans or alcohol to be brought onto the premises. No smoking. Security measures are in place so there will be bag checks on arrival. Only one small bag per person is permitted, and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 29.7cm Width: 21cm Depth: 15cm Large bags, including rucksacks, are not allowed and there are no facilities to leave any luggage so please make alternative arrangements. If you really have to bring a bag and its preferable you don't, please make sure its small.
Children
It's always best to check the age restrictions for each event in advance as they vary from show to show.
Box office
From 7pm on show days only.
Seating chart
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The Very Best of the Pogues: FAQs

When is The Very Best of the Pogues?

The Very Best of the Pogues is scheduled for Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 19:00 local time.

Where is The Very Best of the Pogues taking place?

At O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow G59NT.

How much are tickets for The Very Best of the Pogues?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at O2 Academy Glasgow?

We do not have our own parking facilities, but there are options with parking vouchers as well as being free in some streets after 6pm or 8pm. There is also a 159 space car park at Bridge Street subway station, around 300 metres away on Eglinton Street. We have a drop off point at the entrance of our venue.

What songs will The Pogues play?

At their most recent show (11 April 2026, Auckland) The Pogues played 22 songs, including The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn, Wild Cats of Kilkenny, A Pair of Brown Eyes, Billy's Bones, and Navigator.

Does The Pogues have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Pogues has 13 upcoming dates, including Utrecht (25 Nov), Paris (26 Nov), and Portsmouth (28 Nov).

Who is supporting The Pogues at O2 Academy Glasgow?

The line-up also includes Martin Stephenson & the Daintees.

What time does The Pogues go on stage?

The Pogues is expected on stage around 19:45, after Martin Stephenson & the Daintees. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is The Pogues's set?

Recent shows ran to 22 songs, about 1 hr, 35 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 21:20.

The Very Best of the Pogues

Tue, 8 Dec 2026

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