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.
5. David Byrne — Friday, March 6 to Wednesday, July 22
David Byrne has five Scottish shows lined up as part of his 2026 Who Is The Sky tour. The former Talking Heads frontman will entertain audiences at Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, with three shows at Edinburgh Playhouse on Monday, July 20, Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22. | Getty Images for BAM
6. Gorillaz — Tuesday, March 24
Playing Glasgow for the first time in almost a decade, Gorillaz have a huge show lined up for the OVO Hydro on Tuesday, March 24. Celebrating the release of their upcoming album The Mountain in February, the virtual band will be joined by Trueno. | Getty Images for Coachella
7. Richard Ashcroft — Tuesday, March 31
After supporting Oasis on tour during their Scottish shows last year, Richard Ashcroft will return to the country to headline his own show at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Tuesday, March 31. | Getty Images
8. Geese — Saturday, March 21, Tuesday, August 25 & Wednesday, August 26
It is set to be a massive year for New York band Geese, who have been named as one of BBC Radio 1’s top acts for 2026. The Cameron Winter fronted band will play their first show at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday, March 21, with two additional shows set for the venue on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26. | Lewis Evans