The Belfast trio will be performing two shows at the Garage tonight, with the first show at 6pm (doors at 5pm) and another at 9pm (doors at 8pm).
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Kneecap fans and police positioned outside of the Garage on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. (Image: Newsquest staff)
The shows follow the release of the group’s new studio album, Fenian, which came out on May 1.
A large number of fans lined Sauchiehall Street this evening, ahead of the first show of the night.
Two police vans were also spotted on the street, alongside a police car. Officers were seen walking around the street, and some were stationed in their vehicles.
Kneecap fans and police positioned outside of the Garage on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. (Image: Newsquest staff)
It comes as cops say they have put a proportionate policing plan in place, and are working with partners to ensure the safety of those attending tonight’s gigs.
Police Scotland say they aim to minimise disruption for the people of Glasgow.
Kneecap fans and police positioned outside of the Garage on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. (Image: Newsquest staff)
Kneecap fans and police positioned outside of the Garage on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. (Image: Newsquest staff)
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the concerts due to take place at a venue in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
“A proportionate policing plan is in place, and we are working with partners to ensure the safety of all those attending these events and where possible minimise disruption to the people of Glasgow.”
Kneecap fans and police positioned outside of the Garage on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. (Image: Newsquest staff)
Additionally, ahead of the shows tonight, the Garage took to Instagram to inform attendees that several items are banned.
We previously reported that the nightclub has told revellers that flags, balaclavas and football strips have all been banned ahead of tonight’s performances.
The Garage said: “Anyone who has any of these items on their person will have them confiscated and returned to them at the end of the concert.”
A policing plan was also put in place when Kneecap performed at the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year.
The group performed at the Southside venue on July 8, just days before they were originally meant to play the city’s TRNSMT festival before being axed from the bill.
The decision was made after Kneecap’s Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah during a performance in November 2024. Hezbollah is classified as a terrorist organisation by the UK government.
The allegation was dropped in September.
However, police raised concerns about the group’s appearance at Glasgow Green potentially leading to disorder and Kneecap were removed from the line up.
