It was announced yesterday (Tuesday 17 September) that the Commonwealth Games would be returning to Glasgow 12 years after the city last hosted the major sporting event.
There was a real buzz about Glasgow in 2014, and we already cannot wait for the event in 2026. People may remember the last opening ceremony in Glasgow at Celtic Park where Rod Stewart and Amy MacDonald performed on stage - so we wanted to find out who Glaswegians would like to see play live this time around.
Birmingham were the last city to host the Commonwealth Games and they had the likes of Duran Duran, Dexys Midnight Runners and Ozzy Osbourne along with Tony Iommi perform.
We asked our readers, “Which Glasgow band or artist would you like to see perform at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony?” As always, they didn’t disappoint with almost 200 people getting back to us with their suggestions.
Here are 18 bands and musicians who have connections to Glasgow that Glaswegians would like to see perform at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
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13. Mogwai
Many of our readers got back to u saying they would love Mogwai to perform at the opening ceremony. | Steve Gullick
14. Hipsway
Hipsway haven't performed in Glasgow for a good number of years. People would love to see them return for the Commonwealth Games in 2026. Photo: Contributed
15. Roddy Frame
Some of our readers would love East Kilbride's Roddy Frame to appear at the opening ceremony. | BBC
16. AC/DC
One of our readers wants Glasgow to go all out and get AC/DC flown in to perform at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony as Angus Young was born in Cranhill. | AFP via Getty Images