TRNSMT 2026 opens in rain, curfew extended for World Cup

The TRNSMT music festival opened in Glasgow on Friday, June 19, launching a three-day weekend of performances headlined by Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, and Lewis Capaldi. The event, held at Glasgow Green, is hosting tens of thousands of fans and features a unique schedule adjustment to accommodate Scotland's World Cup match against Morocco on opening night.

The festival's first day coincided with persistent rainfall, with forecasts predicting moderate to heavy showers throughout Friday. Despite the wet conditions, temperatures remained mild, reaching highs of 18 degrees Celsius. Organers extended the festival's usual 11 p.m. curfew on Friday to 1 a.m. to allow attendees to watch Scotland's World Cup game, which kicked off at 11 p.m. BST. The match was broadcast live on large screens at the festival site, including the main stage's LED wall.

Gates opened at 12 noon each day, with performances beginning shortly after. Headlining sets on the main stage were scheduled to begin around 9:30 p.m. Richard Ashcroft performed on Friday, with Kasabian set for Saturday and Lewis Capaldi closing the festival on Sunday. The lineup also includes acts such as Wolf Alice, Amy Macdonald, CMAT, and...