Concerts

Kendrick Lamar, Oasis and AC/DC are set to perform some of Scotland's biggest shows in 2025.

Here are all of the biggest concerts coming to Scotland in 2025

Snow Patrol have a date with Glasgow.

Snow Patrol Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, likely setlist

Morrissey has a date - or rather two - with Glasgow.

Morrissey Glasgow presales and prices: Get tickets for the shows

Morrissey has announced a three-date tour of the UK later this year.

Morrissey announces three-date UK tour in June 2025

What are the odds of picking up a ticket to see Queen Bey during her four UK shows?

What’s the probability of getting tickets to see Beyoncé in London?

AC/DC guitarist Angus Young. Picture: Getty Images

Analysis Will Oasis and AC/DC do more harm than good for Edinburgh's festivals?

Dave Grohl is set to perform for the first time after his announcement he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Dave Grohl set to return to performing at SNL’s anniversary concert

Singer Fish and his wife Simone on their new 35-acre croft on Berneray.

Fish announces gigs for farewell tour before retiring on island croft

Some of the acts playing the second week of Celtic Connections.

Celtic Connections 2025 Week 2: 10 gigs you can still get tickets for

Sting has had to cancel several US appearances this week due to doctors advice.

Sting forced to cancel shows and awards appearance due to illness

Bullet For My Valentine are on their way to Glasgow.

Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium Glasgow Hydro stage times, support

English indie band Elbow will be playing two gigs at the Kelvingrove Bandstand as part of the Summer Nights series of concerts.

Glasgow Summer Nights at the Bandstand 2025: Ticket prices and bands

Some of the performers you can still get ticket for at this year's Celtic Connections.

Celtic Connections 2025: 10 great gigs you can still get tickets for

Ahead of Sabrina Carpenter's UK tour, how much are resale tickets currently going for in the event FOMO catches up with you?

Where can you find the cheapest tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter?

After her record-breaking tour on the United Kingdom in 2024, which area in the country has the most Taylor Swift fans per-person?

The UK areas with the biggest 'Swifties' named

Alex Kapranos onstage at The Liquid Rooms.

Franz Ferdinand at Edinburgh Liquid Rooms: 14 pictures, full setlist

A new year, a new month and a new raft of Glastonbury Festival rumours to tide you over until resale tickets go on sale in Spring.

Eminem, Stevie Wonder and the other rumoured acts playing Glasto 2025

The UK Government has revealed plans to combat both price gouging for resale tickets to events across the country and a look into the practice of "dynamic pricing."

Price of resale tickets will soon be capped - what you need to know

Jesus Lizard frontman David Yow's wardrobe choices for his band's Glasgow gig.

The Jesus Lizard at Glasgow QMU: 14 gig pictures and the full setlist

Music and Tickets writer Benjamin Jackson dusts off the New Years cobwebs to talk about what his favourite show of 2024 was - and what he's looking forward to in 2025.

The best gig I went to in 2024 and what I’m looking forward to in 2025

Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival has been running since 1993. Picture: Chris Watt

High winds force cancellation of Edinburgh's outdoor Hogmanay events

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

Travis have a big date with Glasgow.

Travis Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

Dylan John Thomas has a big date with Glasgow.

Dylan John Thomas Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

Slipknot played the OVO Hydro on Sunday, December 15.

Slipknot at the Glasgow OVO Hydro: 14 pictures of the gig and setlist

Here are the biggest ticket-selling artists in Edinburgh in 2024.

The 16 biggest ticket-selling artists among Edinburgh fans in 2024

Three memorable live music performances in Scotland in 2024.

I see more than 100 Scottish gigs every year - my 21 best of 2024

Travis with their new beer, Raze the Bar

Travis bass player Dougie Payne on his decadent Christmas plans

Will Taylor Swift be putting her feet up after the Eras Tour comes to a close?

What Will Taylor Swift Do Next? 12 options now the Eras Tour is over

Slipknot have a date with Glasgow next weekend.

Slipknot Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

The Human League have a date with Glasgow.

Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

Axl Rose and Slash

Guns N’ Roses set to perform in the UK as part of 2025 World Tour

Sugababes, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and Lana Del Rey are just some of the huge artists heading to Scotland to perform in 2025.

29 unmissable concerts coming to Scotland in 2025

A fan pops up on a friend's shouders to take a picture.

Fontaines D.C. at the Glasgow Hydro: 15 photos of the gig and setlist

Adam Ant has thrilled fans close to Christmas by announcing not only the rescheduled dates for his 'AntMusic' tour, but six new dates to take place in 2025 too.

UK artist reassures fans he's 'fine and dandy' after rescheduling tour

Paul Heaton and Rianne Downy put on a great show at the Glasgow OVO Hydro.

Paul Heaton at the Glasgow Hydro: 13 pictures and full setlist

Vampire Weekend have a date with Glasgow.

Vampire Weekend Glasgow Hydro stage times, support, tickets, setlist

Fontaines D.C. have a date with Glasgow.

Fontaines D.C. Glasgow Hydro stage times, support, tickets, setlist

Fans watch the Wales v Fiji on the big screen outside the stadium before Scotland v South Africa. John McGuigan wants supporters to 'come earlier and leave later'.

Five big changes for Scottish Rugby, including Murrayfield hotel plan

Nile Rodgers & Chic played Glasgow Barrowland this week,

Nile Rodgers & Chic at Glasgow Barrowland: 13 gig pictures and setlist

Lana Del Rey has announced a series of UK stadium shows for 2025.

Lana Del Rey announces UK stadium tour for 2025
Get ready for some ‘Summertime Sadness’ as Lana Del Rey tours the UK in 2025 🎶

American band Say She She played Glasgow this week.

Say She She at Glasgow Old Fruitmarket: 10 pictures and full setlist

Following winning International Artist Achievement Award at the 58th CMA Awards, Kip Moore has announced a UK tour.

American country star Kip Moore announces Glasgow show

Anthrax are stopping off in Glasgow this week.

Anthrax and Kreator Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

A couple of fans attempt to get a better view of the stage.

Idles at the Glasgow OVO Hydro: 14 pictures from the gig and setlist

Kate Nash's UK tour arrived in Glasgow this week.

Kate Nash at Glasgow Oran Mor: 11 pictures from the gig - and setlist

The Pogues have announced their first headline UK tour in 13 years is set to take place in Spring 2025.

The Pogues announce 2025 UK tour to celebrate 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'

Katy Perry has announced a show in Glasgow.

Katy Perry announces huge Glasgow show - here's how to get tickets

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

For one solo gigger, Lily Dimelow, the experience of attending a show alone has led to meeting new people who have shared interests in the bands she's has gone to see.

'I've been to four gigs alone - here's why I'd do it again'

From Texas to Twin Atlantic - here's our picks for the remaining shows heading to Edinburgh before the end of 2024.

19 big gigs set to take place in Edinburgh before the end of 2024

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Nouvelle Vague celebrate 21 years with a series of UK tour dates taking place in November 2025.

New-wavers Nouvelle Vague set to tour the United Kingdom in 2024

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Bob Vylan played a raucous set at Glasgow's SWG3 this week.

Bob Vylan at Glasgow SWG3: 12 pictures of the gig and full setlist

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