Barry Manilow: The Last Last Glasgow Concert

Barry Manilow brings The Last Last Glasgow Concert to OVO Hydro, Glasgow, on 9 June 2026. A Brooklyn-born pianist, arranger and songwriter, he shaped his craft between New York’s theatre world, studio work and early jingles before stepping into the spotlight. In the 1970s he broke through with a run of albums that defined his blend of orchestral pop, adult contemporary and soft-rock ballads, built on strong melodies, tight refrains and layered vocals.

Before his solo fame, he served as musical director and producer for Bette Midler, and later wrote or produced for singers like Dionne Warwick and Nancy Wilson. His own discography ranges from the sleek pop of Barry Manilow II, Tryin’ to Get the Feeling, This One’s for You and Even Now to more thematic projects: the late-night jazz hues of 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe, the Broadway-flavoured Showstoppers and the intimate standards of Night Songs.

On stage, Manilow leans into his arranger’s ear and pianist’s touch, stitching together hits and deep cuts with a sense of narrative picked up from Broadway and long Las Vegas runs. This Glasgow date lines up a career-spanning set where big choruses meet quieter, piano-led moments, tracing a path from 70s radio staples to later songbook explorations.