TRNSMT 2025 - Line-up, headliners and how to watch

Scotland's largest music festival is almost here.

After months dominated by debate about an act no longer on the bill, organisers of TRNSMT will be hoping the focus returns to music over the three-day Glasgow Green bash.

Headlining the festival's eighth instalment are 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol, with a varied selection of other acts from across different genres making up the rest of the line-up.

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Those who don't have a ticket can still follow the festival via BBC television, radio, iPlayer and BBC Sounds - head to our TRNSMT page to find all the best content.

Who are TRNSMT's headliners?

50 Cent will top the bill on Friday [Getty Images]

American rapper 50 Cent will top the bill on the first night of the festival, on Friday.

The 50-year-old last appeared in Scotland in 2023, and going by recent performances he'll be bringing a setlist filled with hits like In Da Club and Ayo Technology as well as deeper cuts and covers.

On Saturday the headliner comes from closer to home, with Ayrshire rock band Biffy Clyro performing.

Previously headliners in 2017, the trio are used to playing vast stages and now possess a hefty amount of gigantic tunes guaranteed to inspire both sing-a-longs and mosh pits.

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With a new album on the way in September, perhaps they'll drop in a taster of it, beyond the couple of tracks they've already debuted.

Equally used to grand stages are Snow Patrol, who will close the festival on Sunday.

Although from Northern Ireland, the origins of Gary Lightbody's group lie at Dundee University and they have always received a heroes welcome when on Scottish shores.

Last year's The Forest is the Path album topped the charts and anthems like Run and Chasing Cars are certain to feature too.

What's the rest of the TRNSMT line up?

Wet Leg will play tracks from their upcoming second album [Getty Images]

Like previous years, the bill is very eclectic - which is either a positive or negative, depending on your tastes.

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Banchory-born singer Calum Bowie has landed the task of opening the Main Stage on Friday afternoon, just after the crowds start flooding in.

Other Main Stage acts to watch out include Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg, of Chaise Longue fame, showing off their upcoming new album and Liverpool singer-songwriter Jamie Webster.

Originally Irish rap trio Kneecap were headlining the smaller King Tut's stage but they were dropped from the festival after Police Scotland told organisers DF Concerts a large police presence was needed for their set.

Guaranteed to be playing are raucous duo Confidence Man and the more relaxed country-pop of Tanner Adell, while Eurovision entrants Remember Monday have been added to the line-up - not quite a like for like replacement for Kneecap.

Former Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall recently played Glastonbury [Getty Images]

Saturday's highlights include Norwegian electropop singer Sigrid and and rousing indie rock band Wunderhorse, while Fontaines D.C - a band big enough to headline the festival in their own right - will be on just before Biffy.

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Dance veterans Underworld will dominate the smaller Tut's stage, which also hosts charismatic Irish singer and rapper Biig Piig and alt rockers Hotwax.

Sunday ends the festival with former Little Mix singer Jade - fresh from wowing Glastonbury - among the stand-outs, along with American pop queen Gracie Abrams and Stargazing hitmaker Myles Smith.

Indie veterans Shed Seven are also on the bill, as is Kerr Mercer, the Scottish singer who has sold out shows without yet releasing any music.

Why aren't Kneecap playing TRNSMT?

Kneecap were dropped from the TRNSMT line-up [PA Media]

Originally the rap trio were booked to perform on Friday, on the King Tut's stage.

However they were dropped from the bill after the emergence of footage showing band member Mo Chara holding a Hezbollah flag, while another clip from an old gig showed the band suggesting "the only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP."

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The Metropolitan Police declined to take further action due to any offences being beyond the statutory time limit for prosecution.

However, the remarks caused a political furore, with First Minister John Swinney saying the band had crossed a line and should not play the festival.

Organisers DF Concerts declined to comment at the time but Police Scotland then stated a "significant policing operation" would be needed if Kneecap performed.

The following week the band posted on social media they had been removed from the TRNSMT bill.

The trio played their own headline show on Tuesday instead.

How many stages are at TRNSMT and how to get there?

There are three stages at TRNSMT - the Main Stage, the King Tut's Stage and the BBC Introducing stage.

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The festival's biggest names dominate the Main Stage, King Tut's brings together established names and emerging talent, and the Introducing stage is devoted to fresh talent, mostly Scottish.

A variety of DJs will be on hand at the BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage, formerly known as the Boogie Bar and now situated near the main entrance to the site.

Unlike previous years, there is only one main entrance for most ticket-holders this time - that is the west entrance via the city's Saltmarket.

The east entrance off Templeton Street is now only for accessible ticket holders.

There are fewer options for public transport this year, with subway strikes in place all weekend.

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That could lead to greater numbers heading for buses and trains from High Street or Argyle Street.

ScotRail will run additional late-night services on several routes, including Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Falkirk High, Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Bathgate, Glasgow Central to East Kilbride and Glasgow Central to Ayr.

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When do gates open at TRNSMT and what's the curfew?

Gates should open at noon each day, last entry to the site is 21.30 and curfew each night falls at 23:00.

What's the weather forecast for TRNSMT?

The weather is always variable in Glasgow, but it is expected to be very hot across all three days of the event.

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Forecasts currently estimate 25C on Friday, 26C on Saturday and 27C on Sunday.

Festival organisers have already posted advice on social media, telling gig-goers to wear sun cream and stay hydrated.

They also advised bringing a soft reusable water bottle for unlimited water refills from water points on site, as well as packing sunglasses, sun cream, and wearing a hat or cap to protect against the sun.

How to watch TRNSMT on TV and iPlayer

Shereen Cutkelvin will host TRNSMT coverage on BBC Scotland all weekend [Getty Images]

Shereen Cutkelvin will present BBC Scotland's coverage of TRNSMT throughout the weekend.

Coverage runs on BBC Scotland from 22:00 on Friday and Saturday and 21:00 on Sunday, with highlights also airing on BBC One throughout the weekend.

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The highlights programmes and full sets from acts will be available on BBC iPlayer, and performance clips, behind the scenes content and image galleries will be across BBC Scotland's social media platforms throughout the weekend.

That means there will be clips and footage across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.

When did TRNSMT start?

Biffy Clyro return to TRNSMT, having headlined the first edition in 2017 [PA Media]

This year marks the eighth instalment of TRNSMT, which began in 2017 and is widely considered as the successor to T In The Park.

The much-loved festival ended following a controversial 2016 event that saw two people die on site and complaints over a host of transport problems.

Unlike T In The Park the event, organised by DF Concerts, is in a major city, meaning there is no camping at the site.

The first year headlined by Radiohead, Kasabian and Biffy Clyro, with the latter returning to headline again this year.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has headlined on three occasions, in 2018, 2021 and 2024.

However, the festival has been criticised for a lack of diversity, particularly with acts at the top of the bill - in eight years it has never booked a female singer or female-fronted band to headline.

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