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TORTOISEGlasgow · Sun, 1 Nov 2026

19:00 local time
Queen Margaret UnionGlasgow
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About this event

TORTOISE takes place at Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow on Sunday, 1 November 2026, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).

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Nearest station
Hillhead · Metro station · 210 m · 3 min walk
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Tortoise at Queen Margaret Union: show day guide

Show starts
19:00
Tortoise on stage(est.)
19:00
Set length(est.)
1 hr
Expected finish(est.)
20:00
Getting there
Hillhead, 210 m (3 min walk)
Parking
Street parking is available.

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.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Melt Livehouse Cloud 11, Prakanong on September 4, 2026

  1. 1Night Gang
  2. 2Monica
  3. 3In Sarah, Mencken, Christ and Beethoven There Were Women and Men
  4. 4Ten-Day Interval
  5. 5The Equator
  6. 6Works and Days
  7. 7Layered Presence
  8. 8Gesceap
  9. 9I Set My Face to the Hillside
  10. 10Swung From the Gutters
  11. 11Vexations

Most played songs on this tour

  • Monica×19
  • I Set My Face to the Hillside×16
  • Night Gang×15
  • In Sarah, Mencken, Christ and Beethoven There Were Women and Men×15
  • The Equator×15
  • Gesceap×15
  • Ten-Day Interval×14
  • Layered Presence×14
  • Vexations×14
  • Works and Days×12

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Tortoise

Line-up

About Tortoise

Tortoise is an American post-rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1990. The band incorporates krautrock, dub, minimal music, electronica and jazz into their music, and their eclectic style has left a great influence on the post-rock genre. Tortoise have been consistently credited, as part of the Chicago school of post-rock, for its rise in the 1990s.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Queen Margaret Union

22 University Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8QN
🧭 DirectionsVenue guide
Parking
Street parking is available. The nearest car park is situated in Lilybank Gardens (with a charge).
Accessible seating
The venue is accessible to disabled patrons. Entrance at the front of the venue. Disabled toilet facilities and guide dogs are permitted.
Venue rules
- All customers must have photographic ID with them. - No children under 14 years. - No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices. - No food, bottles or cans to be brought into the venue. - No alcohol to be brought into the venue. - Mobile phones must be switched off. - No babes in arms. - Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
Children
Children under the age of 14 are not allowed at this venue.

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TORTOISE: FAQs

When is TORTOISE?

TORTOISE is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.

Where is TORTOISE taking place?

At Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QN.

How much are tickets for TORTOISE?

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

Is there parking at Queen Margaret Union?

Street parking is available. The nearest car park is situated in Lilybank Gardens (with a charge).

What songs will Tortoise play?

At their most recent show (4 September 2026, Prakanong) Tortoise played 11 songs, including Night Gang, Monica, In Sarah, Mencken, Christ and Beethoven There Were Women and Men, Ten-Day Interval, and The Equator.

Does Tortoise have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Tortoise has 6 upcoming dates, including Birmingham (31 Oct), London (2 Nov), and Dublin (2 Nov).

What time does Tortoise go on stage?

Tortoise is expected on stage around 19:00. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is Tortoise's set?

Recent shows ran to 11 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 20:00.

TORTOISE

Sun, 1 Nov 2026

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