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.
21. Ministry of Sound Classical at Peterson Seabase, Aberdeen Harbour — Saturday, July 19
The second Quayside Concert will see Ministry of Sound Classical bring dance anthems to Aberdeen Harbour for the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races on Saturday, July 19, with guests Paul Oakenfold and Look Busy Collective. | Contributed
22. The Reytons at SWG3 Galvanizers Yard — Saturday, July 19
In Glasgow on Saturday, July 19, fans of Gary Neville will be able to catch the former Manchester United player alongside South Yorkshire rockers The Reytons at SWG3, Galvanizers Yard. | Getty Images
23. Tide Lines and Calum Bowie at Peterson Seabase, Aberdeen Harbour — Sunday, July 20
For the third – and only free – Quayside Concert at Aberdeen Harbour’s Peterson Seabase on Sunday’s July 20, Scottish acts Tide Lines and Calum Bowie will perform. | Contributed
24. Kaiser Chiefs at Peterson Seabase, Aberdeen Harbour — Monday, July 21
The final show for the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races’ Quayside Concerts will be headlined by the Kaiser Chiefs on Monday, July 21 with support from Glasvegas and The Capollos. | Getty Images