From TRNSMT Festival to concerts from huge stars such as Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Kneecap in Glasgow, July is set to be a huge month for music in Scotland.
Even for those outside of the Central Belt, there’s Dundee’s Discovery Festival from July 25 to 27, with shows from headliners including Ocean Colour Scene, The Human League, and Tom Jones.
Then, up in Aberdeen there’s Quayside Concerts headlined by Deacon Blue, Ministry of Sound Classical, Tide Lines, Calum Bowie and the Kaiser Chiefs, all to celebrate the 2025 Tall Ships Races.
There are many, many more individual gigs taking place around the country outside of these massive events. So, whether you’re looking for last-minute ticket inspiration or you’re curious about what’s going on where you are, here are all of the gigs taking place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond in July 2025.
5. Alanis Morissette at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow — Saturday, July 5
You Oughtta Know and Ironic singer Alanis Morissette will also perform in Scotland this July, with a show at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow set for Saturday the 5th. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle – Saturday, July 5
Scottish singer and former Wet Wet Wet member Marti Pellow will entertain crowds at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday, July 5. | Getty Images
7. Billie Eilish at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow — Monday, July 7 & Tuesday, July 8
Playing two shows at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Monday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 8 is Grammy and Oscar-winning star Billie Eilish as part of her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour. | Getty Images for iHeartRadio
8. Kendrick Lamar and SZA at at Hampden Park, Glasgow — Tuesday, July 8
And pop culture legend Kendrick Lamar will also perform in Glasgow on July 8, but at Hampden Park with support from frequent collaborator SZA. | Getty Images