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.
49. Hue & Cry — Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 31
Hue & Cry are set to play a series of full band shows in Scotland this year, kicking things off in Inverness. They will play the city’s Eden Court on Thursday, October 22, as well as Aberdeen Music Hall on Friday, October 23 and Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on Saturday, October 24, where they will be joined by Roachford. Then the duo, formed of Coatbridge brothers Pat and Greg Kane, will be joined by Johnny Hates Jazz for their final two Scottish shows at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday October 30, and Perth Concert Hall on Saturday, October 31. | Contributed
50. J. Cole — Monday, October 26
American rapper J. Cole will headline a huge show at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Monday, October 26, as part of the Grammy Award winner's 2026 The Fall-Off World Tour. | Getty Images
51. Papa Roach — Sunday, November 1
Part of their Rise of the Roach World Tour, American rockets Papa Roach - best known for their hit song Last Resort - are set to entertain fans at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday, November 1. | Getty Images for Audacy
52. Shinedown — Monday, November 16
American rock band Shinedown are set to play the OVO Hydro on Monday, November 16, with support from special guests Coheed And Cambria and Those Damn Crows. | Getty Images for iHeartRadio