What's banned at TRNSMT 2024? Full list of prohibited items including vapes

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 09: Festival goers arrive on the third day of the TRNSMT Festival 2023 at Glasgow Green on July 09, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns)
-Credit: (Image: Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns)


Glasgow's weekend of the summer is coming up with TRNSMT, and before you starting buying up a storm, it's important to know what you can bring.

Scotland's biggest music festival is already next weekend from July 12 to 14. Music fans will be lining up to see this year's headliners Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris.

But before anyone takes to the stage, it's best to come prepared as TRNSMT attendees could be refused entry, get ejected, or even be arrested for bringing certain items.

TRNSMT 2024 banned items list

Among the list of things to avoid are some water bottles, food, selfie sticks and disposable vapes are among them.

"You may be refused entry, ejected or worse still, arrested if you bring a prohibited item so familiarise yourself with what we won’t allow into the festival," writes TRNSMT.

The festival uses CCTV and Police Detection Dogs at entrances and across the site. Attendees are warned to be prepared for delays on entry for bag searches and ticket checks.

TRNSMT says: "You will be removed from the site if found with flares, smoke canisters or drugs (you also risk being arrested!)."

  • Single use disposable vapes

  • Bags or rucksacks bigger than A4 paper, glass (including perfumes)

  • Metal or hard plastic water bottles

  • Food or drink/liquids even if unopened

  • Drugs

  • Flares (you will be charged by the Police)

  • Smoke canisters (you will be charged by the Police)

  • Flags, chairs, professional cameras, selfie sticks, umbrellas, weapons, frisbees/boomerangs and hi-vis tabards or jackets

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Calvin Harris performs onstage during the BRIT Awards 2024 at The O2 Arena on March 02, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)
Calvin Harris is headlining TRNSMT 2024 -Credit:Getty Images

Items you can bring to TRNSMT

Here are the list of things that people are allowed to bring:

  • A bag smaller than A4 paper.

  • The festival is cashless - remember to bring your bank card or contactless device. All types of contactless cards and devices are accepted by traders, bars and funfair.

  • An empty soft collapsible water bottle or pouch which is 500ml or smaller so you can refill this at the free water points across the festival throughout the day.

  • Small travel size sunscreen, portable phone chargers, lip balm and makeup, small cameras, sunglasses, wipes, ear plugs, and hand sanitiser can all be brought into the festival.

  • If you need to bring medicine, it must be clearly labelled in the original box or container and only be enough for one day. If you use a syringe, please take this to one of our first aid points where you can dispose of this safely.

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