Echo & The Bunnymen

On 20 December 2026, Echo & The Bunnymen play Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. Formed in late‑70s Liverpool, the band drew a line between post‑punk, new wave and a darker psych touch, balancing taut basslines, reverb‑laden guitars and discreet keys. Now centred around Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, they carry a catalogue that still holds together with a clear thread: the stark tension of Crocodiles and Heaven Up Here, the broader sweep of Porcupine and Ocean Rain, the reflective turns of Evergreen and What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?, then the run from Flowers to Meteorites, with The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon revisiting key moments.

On stage, the songs breathe rather than rush. McCulloch’s baritone carries the melodies with a plain, steady tone, while Sergeant’s guitar moves from bite to shimmer, leaving space and echo to do part of the work. Expect a set that crosses eras without fuss, from the wiry early cuts to the more orchestrated mid‑80s hues and the clean, slow‑burning writing of the 2000s.