Kneecap’s pre-sale tickets for their upcoming Glasgow concert sold out in a record-breaking 80 seconds, the Belfast rap group announced today.
The new show, scheduled for Tuesday, July 8 at the O2 Academy Glasgow, was quickly snapped up after the band’s recent performance at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow was canceled. The festival pulled Kneecap’s scheduled July appearance due to “safety concerns” raised by police.
In a social media post, the band wrote: “Well well a chairde Gael! The pre-sale sold out in 80 seconds. New record that – remaining general sale goes up Saturday 10am. These will also go in seconds. Fair f**ks Glasgow.”
Kneecap expressed disappointment over the TRNSMT cancellation, apologizing to fans who had already purchased tickets and made travel arrangements. “To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights, and hotels to see us play, we are sorry… it is out of our hands. Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We’ve played there many times with no issues – ever. Make of that what you will,” the band said.
A TRNSMT spokesperson confirmed the cancellation, stating, “Due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. We thank fans for their understanding.”
The controversy surrounding the band intensified last week when Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known by his stage name Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence. The charge stems from an incident in November 2024, where he allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag during a London performance at the O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Kneecap has denied wrongdoing, saying the charge is an attempt to silence the band’s voice.
Despite recent challenges, Kneecap is set to perform at Glastonbury on June 28, continuing their active touring schedule.
