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.
9. Kneecap at O2 Academy, Glasgow — Tuesday, July 8
The final huge act set to perform in Glasgow on Tuesday, July 8 is Irish hip hop trio Kneecap, who will play the O2 Academy after their scheduled TRNSMT set was cancelled. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Catfish and the Bottlemen at Glasgow Green — Wednesday, July 9
One of Glasgow’s Summer Sessions, Catfish and the Bottlemen will play Glasgow Green on Wednesday, July 9 with support from The Wombats and The Fratellis. | Getty Images for KROQ
11. Yungblud at LiveHouse, Dundee — Thursday, July 10
Ahead of his show at the OVO Hydro next year, English singer-songwriter Yungblud will play an intimate album launch show at LiveHouse in Dundee on Thursday, July 10 – his only Scottish date in 2025. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Ludovico Einaudi at Edinburgh Castle – Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11
Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has sold out two shows at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11. | Getty Images