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- Glasgow Times
The Fratellis announce Glasgow gig at O2 Academy next year
The Glasgow trio confirmed they will return to their hometown next year, performing at the O2 Academy on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as part of their 'Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music' tour.
The tour was originally announced in May, but notably did not include a Scottish date, sparking disappointment among fans.
(Image: The Fratellis, David Eustace)
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The band later teased their followers with a cheeky social media post that read: 'No Scotland, no party.'
However, when the Glasgow date was officially announced this morning, fans were quick to voice their displeasure, pointing out that a single show on a Thursday night fell far short of expectations.
One fan wrote: 'Seriously, only one Scottish date?'
Another added: 'You made us wait for one date?! Has to be more Scottish dates to come, surely.'
The sentiment was echoed across social media, with fans branding the announcement 'disappointing" and even going as far as saying the band should 'hang their heads in shame.'
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Criticism also extended to the choice of venue, with several fans expressing disappointment that the gig was not booked at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.
One user commented: 'One Scottish date and not the Barrowlands!!'
Another wrote: "One Scotland date? O2 academy of all places?!"
Others were frustrated by the timing, writing: 'On Thursday night? What use is that… We are the party!'
Another chimed in: "We waited two months for one date, on a Thursday night, at the O2 Academy!?"
Despite the backlash, tickets are expected to sell quickly. Presale opens at 10am on Wednesday, July 17, with general sale beginning at 10am on Thursday, July 18.
(Image: The Fratellis, David Eustace)
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The tour celebrates two decades since the release of The Fratellis' debut album Costello Music, which featured indie anthems such as Henrietta, Whistle for the Choir, and the ever-popular Chelsea Dagger.
The band, which burst onto the scene in 2006, have played a string of major festivals this summer, including Glastonbury, and will kick off their UK-wide tour early next year.
While some fans are still holding out hope for additional Scottish dates, there's been no official word from the band, leaving many to ask whether one night in Glasgow is truly enough for a homecoming celebration.
