Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT, the biggest live event in Scotland, has become a staple in the Glasgow music scene over the years, attracting thousands of festival-goers every year. Organised by the same people behind T In The Park, Pepsi Max presents TRNSMT is bringing world-class headliners in 2026, including our very own Lewis Capaldi, Richard Ashcroft and Kasabian.
TRNSMT is a massive music festival taking place at Glasgow Green, first started in 2017. The idea behind the festival is that there are no tents, so party-goers can go home for a good night’s rest at the end of each day.
Past lineups have featured some of the most famous artists from around the world, including Paolo Nutini, Arctic Monkeys, Calvin Harris and The 1975, as well as up-and-coming local talent, making the festival a firm favourite among music fans across Scotland.
Every year, TRNSMT attracts up to 150,000 festival goers across the weekend dates, transforming Glasgow Green into a hub of live music, food and community. Guests can expect performances across multiple stages and hubs, including the main stage, King Tut’s Stage – known for platforming future headliners early in their career like Gerry Cinnamon, Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender – as well as the BBC Introducing stage, The Hangout, two dance stages, and The Reset area, offering fans at TRNSMT 2025 could meet artists at the BBC Radio 1 Photobooth.
When is Pepsi Max presents TRNSMT 2026?
The dates for Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT 2026 have officially been announced by the organisers last night (November 3). Next year, the festivities are kicking off earlier between Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Scotland’s biggest screen to watch the World Cup
Announced as the fourth headliner is Scotland’s huge World Cup clash with Morocco on Friday, June 19. As a result, the festival will boast Scotland’s biggest screen to watch the big game, as bosses have decided to bring forward Richard Ashcroft’s performance to give fans a chance to cheer for Scotland.
The game kicks off at 11pm on June 19th, and the headliner performance will finish before then.
Geoff Ellis, CEO of DF Concerts said: “This is going to be a historic moment for the festival and one we are incredibly excited about, it’s sure to be a night that will live long in the memory. I couldn’t think of a better addition to the Main Stage lineup than the Scotland national team, and showing the game will create a unique atmosphere, bringing the Hampden roar to Glasgow Green.”
“Giving our fans the chance to see their favourite bands and then watch the game with thousands of Scotland fans in a World Cup is the stuff dreams are made of, and it shows exactly how TRNSMT is much more than a music festival.”
“We’ll be providing the most exciting place to watch the game in the country with our screens even higher than Scott McTominay’s bicycle kick. I want to thank Glasgow City Council and partners for their continued collaboration. We can’t wait to show the world that yes sir, TRNSMT can boogie.”
The line-up
Friday
Friday will see Legendary singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft as the headliner, the iconic voice of The Verve, with Wolf Alice taking to the stage ahead of Richard Ashcroft and Glaswegian singer-songwriter Dylan John Thomas.
Music lovers can also expect Nile Rodgers & CHIC, The Beta Band, NewDad, Luvcat, Songer and Cliffords.
Beluga Lagoon has also been added to the Friday line-up, “bringing their epic hits inspired by Scottish landscapes”.
Saturday
On the Saturday, rock icons Kasabian will headline Saturday at TRNSMT, while other artists include DJ Sonny Fodera, The Snuts, Loyle Carner and The Last Dinner Party. Visitors can also expect to see The Fratellis, English Teacher, Clementine Douglas, Rose Gray and Big Special.
New Saturday additions include Falkirk’s Brògeal, who will open the Main Stage, as well as Keo and Chasing Abbey.
Sunday
Sunday will culminate with our very own Lewis Capaldi, joined by artists like Amy Macdonald, CMAT and Two Door Cinema Club. Scottish sensation Katie Gregson-MacLeod will also be there, as well as Red Rum Club, rockers South Arcade, indie quartet Overpass and lo-fi outfit Westside Cowboys.
For Sunday, BRIT Critics Choice award-winner Jacob Alon from Fife has been announced, as well as Scottish singer-songwriter Billy Reekie, and Finn Forster.
More artists will be announced as time goes on, and it looks like 2026 will bring a summer to remember!
Tickets to Pepsi Max Presents TRNSMT
The tickets for TRNSMT 2026 in Glasgow are available on the festival’s website.
Geoff Ellis, Festival Director of Pepsi MAX presents TRNSMT, said: “We’re shining a spotlight on some exciting rising talent to perform alongside some major names with the latest announcement of artists. These additions to the lineup will help TRNSMT do what it does best – bring fans together for standout headline sets and memories that will last forever.
“TRNSMT has always been about discovery – Sam Fender, Lewis Capaldi, Gerry Cinnamon, Becky Hill and Little Simz all being great examples of massive artists debuting early on one of our stages – and this latest announcement ensures fans are going to experience the very best new artists.
“It’s great to see some breakthrough Scottish artists added too, for example, the wonderful Jacob Alon who recently won a BRIT award, showcasing some incredible upcoming homegrown talent. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Glasgow Green in June to start the summer in style.”