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.
25. Leon Bridges at Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow — Tuesday, July 22
American singer-songwriter and record producer Leon Bridges will play the Barras in Glasgow on Tuesday, July 22. | Getty Images for City Year Los A
26. Alice Cooper at Edinburgh Playhouse — Wednesday, July 23
Returning to Scotland after a huge show at the OVO Hydro last year, Alice Cooper will perform hits including Poison at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday, July 23. | Getty Images
27. Lil Tecca at Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow — Wednesday, July 23
American rapper Lil Tecca, who is known for songs such as Ransom, will perform to a sold-out crowd at The Barras on Wednesday, July 23. | Getty Images for TIDAL
28. W.A.S.P at O2 Academy, Glasgow — Friday, July 25
Celebrating their debut self-titled album, American metal group W.A.S.P. will perform at Glasgow's O2 Academy on Friday, July 25. | Getty Images