STAY LOVE – Day Three at TRNSMT Festival 2026

Day Three

Like the day before, Sunday was a scorcher, and what better way to start the day than with a light and refreshing set? We first headed to the BBC Introducing Stage to catch Abbie Gordon, and her performance was definitely a memorable one. Abbie’s setlist was built on recent singles, and yet to be released material. With catchy choruses and lyrics that many will relate to, the large crowd that emerged were singing along in no time. Tunes like Bottlemouth and Wet Rain are instant mood lifters and really went down a treat in this set. Abbie’s stage presence, and crowd interaction was immaculate, and it was the perfect way to begin the final day of TRNSMT.

The next two artists we caught were not only similar in terms of their Scottish heritage, but their stage presence too. With simplistic serenading and captivating choruses, both Jacob Alon and Blair Davie were able to intricately incorporate an air of intimacy into the huge crowds that came to see them.

First was Jacob Alon, a Fife-born contemporary folk artist, on the Main Stage. They played beautiful tracks like Of Amber and I Couldn’t Feed Her, taken from 2025 record In Limerence.

Blair Davie, who performed on the BBC Introducing Stage, has been busy building a dedicated fanbase through supporting and collaborating with artists such as James Arthur. It wasn’t long before their growing fanbase was singing along with songs including 2024 single Prague and more recent releases including So What? and When You Fall In Love. While similar in their approaches to performing, both artists were dynamically distinct.

Our first and only time at the King Tut’s stage on Sunday was to see Westside Cowboy. With 11 tracks performed during their 40-minute set, it was action packed from start to finish. Opening with their instrumental John Barry cover, Midnight Cowboy, the quartet amped the crowd up for what was to come. This was followed by the likes of Strange Taxidermy and The Wahs from the band’s most recent EP So Much Country ‘Til We Get There, as well as new single, Kick Stones (The Boys). Each member of Westside Cowboy effortlessly matched the energy of those dancing and singing along. This was probably one of the most packed audiences at this stage across the whole weekend, and it was clear to see why.

Festivals like TRNSMT are designed with discovery in mind, and the concept of seeing two acts back-to-back who contrast in various ways was so intriguing. An example of this was when we caught Jamie McIntyre at the BBC Introducing Stage, and Two Door Cinema Club on the Main Stage. Both drew in huge crowds but didn’t really merge musically. McIntyre’s primarily acoustic performance had his ever-growing fanbase showing support. They cheered after tales forming the background of his tunes including Grà and Over Galway Town joined in with each chorus too.

This was similar to Two Door Cinema Club, but dance-fuelled tracks like I Can Talk and What You Know had everyone moving along, even if they didn’t know the songs. Storytelling and catchy choruses were common themes at TRNSMT but acts like these two show they can transfer across different genres, bringing even more people together.

Sunday was filled with pop powerhouses, with CMAT and Amy Macdonald being two that performed on the Main Stage.

Dunboyne’s Diana, aka CMAT, graced the stage with an immaculate performance that left you craving more. It’s rare to see an artist conduct such audience participation, even from people that had never heard of her. She had everyone two-stepping along to I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby! and doing the viral dance routine during Take A Sexy Picture Of Me.

Amy Macdonald also had everyone singing and dancing with a set full of upbeat tracks, perfect for the glorious weather Glasgow had that day. Tracks like Mr. Rock and Roll and This Is the Life presented a notion of nostalgia, and her cover of Beluga Lagoon’s The Glen provoked a huge sing-along.

Our penultimate act of the weekend saw us return to the BBC Introducing Stage for the final time. After lengthy technical difficulties, we saw Irish supergroup BIIRD take to the stage. Even when they did begin to play, at least one member of the group still appeared to have trouble hearing her bandmates, but it was impressive how they all worked together to overcome this without stopping. The all-female folk band don’t have any songs released yet but are quickly gathering a nation-wide fanbase through a huge series of lively performances like this one at TRNSMT. They had everyone taking part in a ceilidh dance, joining together the Scottish and Irish’s collective love of dancing. Unfortunately, their set was cut short because of the technical issues, but they’re definitely a band to catch whenever you’re able to, their energy and talent is unmatched.

Lewis Capaldi was our final act of the weekend, and what a way to bring TRNSMT to a close. The Glasgow born singer-songwriter is a personality that everyone seems to adore both on and off stage, through his witty and jovial character, and songs that resonate with millions.

Standing at the back of the field, it was quite moving to watch how his music brought so many strangers and friends together. The 90-minute performance saw Capaldi introduce the next chapter in his music career with tracks like Survive and Almost taken from his latest EP. He also revisited his older material from his two chart-topping albums, 2023’s Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent and his 2019 debut, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent. It was incredible to see Lewis Capaldi welcomed back with open arms in his hometown and witness the impact that his growing catalogue of emotive tunes still has on such a huge audience of people.

Overall, despite the heavy rain on Friday, TRNSMT 2026 proved once again why it has the status of Scotland’s biggest festival, from genre-blending discovery on the BBC Introducing stage to epic main stage headliners like Lewis Capaldi. In its eighth year running, the festival continues to deliver a brilliant weekend filled with music for Scots up and down the country.

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