Top outdoor music events
Annual music festivals
Glasgow Mela (5 July)
Scotland’s biggest South Asian festival takes place in Kelvingrove Park each June. The festival includes music, arts, food, a funfair, and more. Find out more at Glasgow Life.
TRNSMT (19–21 June)
The popular music festival takes over Glasgow Green for 3 full days each summer. Headliners this year include Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, and Lewis Capaldi. For ticket info, visit TRNSMT.
World Pipe Band Championships (14–15 August)
Watch pipe bands from around the world battle it out to be named champions. Pipers gather from across the globe in Glasgow Green each August for 2 full days of competition. Find out more at The Worlds.
Stadium concerts with global stars
Take That (12–13 June)
Take That bring their legendary record-breaking tour 'The Circus Live' back to Hampden Park for two nights only. It's pure spectacle with all the hits that fans old and new will love. Plus, there's a whole evening of entertainment with support from The Script and Belinda Carlisle. Explore ticket options at Hampden Park.
Metallica (25 June)
One of the most iconic heavy metal bands of all time, Metallica, brings their M72 tour to Hampden Park. The band celebrates their back catalogue, so expect an ambitious show. Support comes from Gojira and Knocked Loose. Book tickets at Hampden Park.
Calvin Harris (1–2 August)
Scottish megastar DJ Calvin Harris makes his return to Hampden Park this summer. He has long been a hugely influential figure in the world of dance music, with over 35 billion combined music and audio streams in his career history. Book tickets at Hampden Park.
Rocking out in city parks
Summer Sessions – Bellahouston Park
Each year, some of the biggest bands in the world come to Glasgow to play at Summer Sessions. Teddy Swims, My Chemical Romance, Pitbull and Alanis Morrissette are some of the artists confirmed for 2026. Keep up-to-date on more announcements at Summer Sessions.
Summer Nights on the Southside – Queens Park
Queen’s Park has 2 locations for outdoor concerts. The bandstand and the recreational ground, where a Big Top Tent is erected. Scissor Sisters, McFly and Callum Beattie are some of the artists confirmed for this year. For more information visit Ticketmaster.
Big Nights Out
Big Nights Out is a summer concert series that takes place at 2 bandstands in the city. Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre and Queens Park Arena host a variety of nights. The line-up in 2026 includes The Stranglers, Aldous Harding and Fisherman's Friends. Visit Big Nights Out for ticket info.
WOMAD Festival (3–4 July)
Coming to Glasgow's Kelvingrove park for the first time, WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) brings together artists from all over the globe for a truly unique festival experience. Listen to world music, join in with free workshops and interactive experiences, and enjoy global flavours. For more information visit WOMAD Glasgow.
Summer Nights at the Bandstand – Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
The bandstand in Kelvingrove Park also hosts Summer Nights. Running for over a decade, the line-up this year includes Flaming Lips, MIKA, Suzanne Vega and Billy Ocean. Book tickets at Ticketmaster.
Outdoor event space
SWG3 Galvanizers Yard
SWG3 is a large multi-purpose venue. One of its spaces is the Galvanizers Yard. It has a capacity of 4,000 and hosts many dance and rock gigs. Upcoming artists include Oliver Heldens, Craig Charles, Caribou and Trai West Fest. For more details on upcoming events, visit SWG3.
Last updated: March 2026
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