Metallica, Take That and Alanis Morrissette are among some of the biggest names set to play gigs in Glasgow this month.
With TRSNMT 2026 taking place and the first Glasgow Summer Sessions - including day festival State Fayre - kicking off, June is undoubtedly one of the biggest months for music in Scotland.
Outside of festivals, Hampden Park will host massive shows from Take That and Metallica, while Alanis Morrissette is among the first stars due to headline Bellahouston Park this year.
In addition, there will be headline shows from the likes of Marina, Lola Young and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams at the O2 Academy. Meanwhile, acts including The Stranglers, Sparks and Belle and Sebastian will perform at Kelvingrove Bandstand this month, while stars such as Lily Allen, Robyn and Barry Manilow - during his final concert tour - will take to the stage at the OVO Hydro.
And that’s barely scratching the surface of all the huge names due to perform in Glasgow this June, which also includes the likes of Def Leppard, Teddy Swims and more.
Here are 32 of the biggest and most exciting gigs coming to Glasgow in June 2026.

21. Gretel — Wednesday, June 17
London singer-songwriter Gretel will headline the Poetry Club at Glasgow’s SWG3 on Wednesday, June 17 following the release of her debut album in April. | Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima

22. The B-52s — Thursday, June 18
American rock band The B-52s will be joined by support act The Rezillos during their show at the Barrowland Ballroom on Thursday, June 18. | Getty Images for Women's Day

23. Tide Lines — Friday, June 19
Scottish folk-pop group will celebrate 10 years together with a huge one-off show at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Friday, June 19. | Contributed

24. Metallica — Thursday, June 25
Set to be one of the biggest gigs in Scotland this year, Metallica will headline Glasgow’s Hampden Park on Thursday, June 25. | Getty Images


