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.
17. Barry Manilow — Tuesday, June 9
Barry Manilow has one final concert lined up for Scotland as part of his Last, Last Concerts Tour. Despite a lung cancer diagnosis, the American singer-songwriter is set to headline the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Tuesday, June 9 – just a few weeks before his 83rd birthday. | Getty Images
18. Take That — Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
Overwhelming demand from fans means that Take That will be playing two huge shows at Glasgow’s Hampden Park this year. The band will perform at the stadium on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, where they will be joined by The Script and Belinda Carlisle. | Getty Images
19. Zach Bryan — Sunday, June 14
Alternative American country music star Zach Bryan is set to play one of Scotland’s biggest gigs in 2026, with a huge show planned for Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. One of several UK and Ireland dates, he will play the Scottish Capital on Sunday, June 14. | Getty Images for Stagecoach
20. The Kooks — Sunday, June 14
Also set to perform at Helix Park in Falkirk is The Kooks. Celebrating 20 years of their debut album Inside In/Inside Out - which includes songs such as Naive, Moves in Her Own Way and More - the band will perform on Sunday, June 14. | Getty Images