ABOUT THE EVENT
Paul Heaton at OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Paul Heaton plays OVO Hydro in Glasgow, UK on Friday, October 30, 2026. The listed start time is 18:30 local time.
Paul Heaton's concerts cover three chapters of British pop history: The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and his solo work, and the crowd tends to know every one of them.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Promoter
- S.J.M. Ltd
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair positions are for wheelchair users. 'Ambulant' positions are for patrons with disabilities/conditions that are unable to use general arena seating/standing. Patrons requiring a hearing induction system or other services (BSL/Audio Description etc) should call the venue on 0141 576 3230 for more information. The accessible ticket policy limits one free carer ticket to each accessible ticket purchased. If you need more than one essential companion or additional positions in your booking, please call the venue on 0141 576 3230. By purchasing an accessible ticket, you confirm you or a m
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
- Level 3 is accessible by stairs only.
- Levels 2 & 3 may not suit those who have mobility difficulties or who are uncomfortable with heights.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Paul Heaton concerts are like
A Paul Heaton concert is a warm, witty singalong. He shares vocals with a guest female singer, a role long filled by Jacqui Abbott, and moves through Rotterdam, Perfect 10, A Little Time, Don't Marry Her and Happy Hour, with Caravan of Love bringing back The Housemartins era.
Between songs he is dry and funny, often with pointed comments about politics and everyday life. The crowd, many of whom grew up with The Beautiful South, sings loudly on every chorus, and the atmosphere is closer to a big pub singalong than a slick pop show.
Tips for the Glasgow show
- Know the words to Rotterdam and Perfect 10; the crowd sings them louder than the band.
- Festival and stadium shows often have strong support acts, so check the start time of the full bill.
New to the music? The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Fans of Paul Heaton also read our guides to Simple Minds, Robbie Williams and The Killers.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton is the English singer-songwriter who fronted The Housemartins in the 1980s and The Beautiful South in the 1990s, writing witty songs with a sharp eye for everyday British life.
After The Beautiful South he built a successful solo career and a long partnership with singer Jacqui Abbott, and his concerts draw on hits from all three chapters of his career.
- Origin
- Bromborough, England; raised in Sheffield
- Genre
- Pop / indie pop / jangle pop
- Active since
- 1983
- Notable work
- London 0 Hull 4 (The Housemartins, 1986), Carry On up the Charts (The Beautiful South, 1994), What Have We Become (with Jacqui Abbott, 2014)
- Known for
- Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, A Little Time, Rotterdam, Perfect 10
Career highlights
- Caravan of Love with The Housemartins reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1986.
- A Little Time with The Beautiful South was a UK number one in 1990.
- The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts topped the UK Albums Chart.
Getting to OVO Hydro
OVO Hydro is an indoor arena in Scottish Event Campus on the River Clyde, with a capacity of around 14,000. Exhibition Centre rail station is a short walk from the arena. The listed address is Exhibition Way, Glasgow.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Glasgow for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Glasgow Airport (GLA). Because it is a Friday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in Glasgow are worth booking early.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Glasgow before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does Paul Heaton play OVO Hydro?
Paul Heaton is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026 at 18:30 local time at OVO Hydro.
How do I get to OVO Hydro?
Exhibition Centre rail station is a short walk from the arena. The venue is in Scottish Event Campus on the River Clyde.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Paul Heaton tickets for Glasgow?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing Paul Heaton?
The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Which bands was Paul Heaton in?
Paul Heaton was the singer of The Housemartins and later co-founded The Beautiful South.
Does Paul Heaton play Beautiful South songs live?
Yes. His concerts mix solo songs with Beautiful South and Housemartins favourites.
