Singer Robbie Williams put on a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the city’s famous Barrowlands on Wednesday night – creating a show now etched in the venue’s history for decades to come.
The screams were deafening when the pop star took to the legendary stage to kick off the first night of his new tour Long 90s – a tribute to one of music’s greatest decades.
Wearing a Primal Scream T-shirt in honour of the Glasgow band, the star soaked in the admiration before a crowd of over 2,000 fans to perform his debut album Life Thru A Lens in full.
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Lazy Days kicked off the set as Williams entertained the audience from the get-go by chatting about the new Take That documentary on Netflix.
Referring to his famous spat with singer Gary Barlow, he joked: “Did you all watch the Take That documentary?
“I spent the last week going, ‘What a f***ing a******e I was?'”
He then reassured: “I love my boys, we are in a different place now.”
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
The 1997 power ballad Angels, which marked the beginning of Williams’ ascent to solo superstardom created a moment to remember as the 51-year-old remained silent draped in a Saltire flag while his army of fans sang in unison.
Let Me Entertain You then sent the crowd wild with the anthem not losing its power in such an intimate setting.
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Confession. I am a Robbie Williams fan. A Take That OG since I was seven years old.
I have seen Robbie with the band, and as a solo artist at venues across Scotland including the Hydro and Hampden Park.
But watching him thrive at the Barras is unique.
I think I am more than qualified to say the Robbie of today is content and confident.
He sounds incredible in this setting. His new album is magnificent and recognises a period in music we will never see again.
We should celebrate everything that was great about the 90s. His show left me yearning for the simplicity of the decade I grew up in. Can we go back?
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
After a brief break, he returned to the stage to open with Rocket which lifted the atmosphere while Spies has the makings of a classic Robbie anthem. He then dedicated Pretty Face to his beautiful wife Ayda.
He smiled from ear to ear, “Thank God I released the album before these f***ing gigs. Sixteen number one albums, God bless you.”
He then promised: “I want more. I’m not stopping.
“I’m going to slide this into the f***ing grave.”
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Calum Buchan. (Image: Robbie Williams takes his Long 90s tour to Glasgow’s Barrowlands on February 2, 2026. Picture by Cal)
Even if he wanted to, I doubt Williams would be allowed to retire with his fans mouthing every word of his latest release including Human which recognises our transition into using AI and the upbeat Morrissey proving to be an ample opportunity to boogie.
The funky Selfish Disco – taken from the deluxe edition of the album – won the fan vote for him to perform as a one off with the star admitting he should have included it in the album.
The ultimate showman in any setting, Williams tested the ‘play the album in full’ concert format to its limit, leaving us asking: what’s next? We wait in anticipation.
