TRNSMT 2026: Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian and Lewis Capaldi to headline

Organisers of the Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT Festival have confirmed headliners for the 2026 edition, announcing that Richard Ashcroft will close Friday, Kasabian will headline Saturday and Lewis Capaldi will finish the weekend on Sunday. The three-day event returns to Glasgow Green from June 19 to 21, with the first wave of acts and ticketing details released on Friday.

Capaldi’s Sunday slot marks his first headlining appearance at TRNSMT since 2022. The Scottish singer has resumed live performing this year, including a surprise set at Glastonbury and a sold-out UK tour, and is scheduled to appear at other summer festivals. Festival organisers said the initial announcement comprises 29 acts across the weekend, with more names to be added across the event’s four stages.

The first lineup is broad in style and geography. Friday’s bill pairs Ashcroft with Wolf Alice, Nile Rodgers CHIC and The Beta Band, alongside Scottish performers such as Dylan John Thomas and NewDad. Saturday’s programme features Kasabian with DJ Sonny Fodera making his Scottish festival debut, and homegrown acts including The Snuts, The Fratellis, Loyle Carner and The Last Dinner Party. Sunday’s supporting...