Lewis Capaldi brought TRNSMT 2026 to a memorable close at Glasgow Green, delivering a hilarious Father's Day message and an emotive set that turned the festival into a giant singalong. The Scots singer was met with cheers and rapturous applause as he performed powerful renditions of his hits, including 'Someone You Loved' and 'Bruises'.
Cheeky Father's Day Message
Before launching into his set, Capaldi issued a cheeky Father's Day message, joking: 'Happy Father's Day to those with fathers and if you don't have a father, I'll be your daddy.' The comment drew laughter from the crowd, setting a lighthearted tone before the emotional performance.
Fifth TRNSMT Appearance
Capaldi reflected on his history with TRNSMT, noting this was his fifth time performing at the festival. He recalled his first appearance in 2017 on the King Tut's stage with just one or two songs out, and his main stage debut in 2018, which he described as 'fucking empty.' He also mentioned stepping in for Snow Patrol in 2019 and headlining for the first time in 2022. 'Thank you very much for sticking with me all this time. Thank you TRNSMT for the money over the years,' he joked.
Shoutout to Susan Boyle
Capaldi gave a special shoutout to fellow West Lothian native Susan Boyle, who was watching from the side of the stage. 'Susan Boyle's standing there – big shout out to Susan Boyle. I love Susan Boyle, we're from the same town. I'll never be the most famous person from there,' he said.
Mental Health and Comeback
The singer touched on his mental health and his return after a break, saying: 'At the start of the set I mentioned I took a break for my mental health in case I wasn't feeling so great. I am feeling better. When I first took that break there was a time I never thought I'd be here. To be here is really special.' He performed 'The Day I Died,' a song about that period.
Setlist Highlights
Capaldi's set included 'Hollywood,' 'Grace,' 'Forever,' 'Bruises,' 'Pointless,' 'Hold Me While You Wait,' 'Forget Me,' and a cover of 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain?' He ended with 'Survive' and a guitar-led rendition of his biggest hit, 'Someone You Loved,' complete with pyrotechnics.
Perfect Ending
As the sun went down, Capaldi thanked Glasgow and announced he would be away to write a new album, hoping fans would be there on his return. The performance marked a fitting end to the three-day festival.
