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.
29. Ocean Colour Scene at Slessor Gardens, Dundee — Friday, July 25
Headlining the first night of Dundee’s Discovery Festival at Slessor Gardens on Friday, July 25 is Ocean Colour Scene with support from The Fratellis, White Lies and Cammy Barnes. | Getty Images
30. The Human League at Slessor Gardens, Dundee — Saturday, July 26
The second night of Dundee’s Discovery Festival is 80’s Calling! with The Human League, ABC, The Christians, Big Country, Toyah, Altered Images and T’Pau, all performing on Saturday, July 26. | Getty Images
31. Tom Jones at Slessor Gardens, Dundee — Sunday, July 27
Closing the festival at Slessor Gardens is then the legendary Tom Jones, who will be joined in Dundee by Country-pop stars Ward Thomas on Sunday, July 27. | Getty Images
32. Public Image Ltd at Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow — Tuesday, July 29
Formed by former Sex Pistols’ vocalist John Lydon, post-punk band Public Image Ltd will perform at Kelvingrove Bandstand in Glasgow on Tuesday, July 29 as part of the Summer Nights at the Bandstand series of shows. | Getty Images