It is shaping up to be another massive year for music in Scotland, with concerts from acts such as Metallica, Bon Jovi and Calvin Harris already lined up for 2026.
Whether you have plans to see your favourite musician or you’re looking to see what you could be missing out on, there are so many exciting gigs scheduled this year.
No matter the type of music you prefer, there are plenty of opportunities to head out and enjoy live music in Scotland - from Barry Manilow at the Hydro or Luke Combs at Murrayfield Stadium, to David Byrne at the SEC Armadillo, Pitbull at Bellahouston Park, or Lorde at the Royal Highland Showgrounds.
With tours from some of the world’s biggest artists on the horizon, here are all of the biggest concerts coming to Scotland in 2026.
1. Fatboy Slim — Friday, February 26 to Saturday, February 28
DJ and producer Fatboy Slim is sure to help chase away those winter blues with his gigs in Scotland this year. Taking place at the Barras on Thursday, February 27, Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, the shows are part of his Acid Ballroom tour. | AFP via Getty Images
2. CMAT — Monday, March 2 to Saturday, March 7
After being forced to postpone her three sold out shows in Glasgow last year, Irish singer-songwriter CMAT will play five huge shows in Scotland during 2026. She will take up residence at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow for three nights from Monday, March 2 to Wednesday, March 4, with two further shows at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Friday March 6 and Saturday, March 7. | Getty Images
3. Lily Allen — Monday, March 2 & Wednesday, June 17
Scottish Lily Allen fans will have two chances to see Lily Allen perform her acclaimed 2025 album West End Girl in full. The iconic singer-songwriter had originally announced a show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday, March 2, with a second date at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow to take place on Wednesday, June 17. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Dave — Wednesday, March 4
London rapper Dave will play Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Wednesday, March 4 as part of his first headline tour since 2021. It follows the release of his album The Boy Who Played the Harp last October. | Getty Images