SUMMER 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons for live music Scotland has seen in years. From iconic punk reunions to chart-topping pop powerhouses, a stellar run of shows is set to electrify venues across Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the biggest gigs hitting Scotland this summer:

JUNE KICKS OFF WITH ICONS

  • 21 June – Punk All Dayer, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow
    Featuring the legendary Sex Pistols (Paul Cook, Steve Jones & Glen Matlock) with Frank Carter, alongside The Stranglers, The Undertones, Buzzcocks, Skids and The Rezillos – a must for punk purists.

  • 25 June – Sting returns with Alison Moyet and Sophie Grey in tow, Bellahouston Park.

  • 26 June – Lana Del Rey plays a SOLD OUT show at Hampden Park. A true summer highlight.

  • 27 June – Scottish heroes Simple Minds join forces with Future Islands, KT Tunstall, Hamish Hawk, and more.

  • 28 June – Stereophonics and Blossoms take over Bellahouston Park – another SOLD OUT show.

JULY BRINGS THE HEAT

  • 1 July – R&B heavyweight Chris Brown is joined by Bryson Tiller at Hampden Park.

  • 8 July – Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar and SZA unite for a monumental night at Hampden Park.

  • 9 July – Catfish and the Bottlemen hit Glasgow Green with support from The Wombats and The Fratellis.

  • 11–13 July – TRNSMT Festival takes over Glasgow Green
    Headliners include 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol, The Script, Fontaines D.C., Gracie Abrams, and many more.

  • 19 July – The Reytons take to SWG3 Galvanizers Yard for what promises to be a high-octane affair.

AUGUST ANTHEMS

  • 8, 9, 12 August – Oasis tribute tour featuring Richard Ashcroft and Cast sells out three massive nights at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.

  • 13 August – Indie legends Franz Ferdinand with English Teacher at SWG3 Galvanizers Yard, Glasgow.

  • 21 August – Rock titans AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless, SOLD OUT at Murrayfield.

  • 22 August – Sam Fender plays a SOLD OUT show at the Royal Highland Showgrounds, supported by Olivia Dean.

  • 26–27 August – Rising star Chappell Roan brings her theatrical live show to the Royal Highland Showgrounds – both nights SOLD OUT.

With multiple shows already sold out, now’s the time to grab your tickets. For full listings, presale access, and updates, head to Gigs in Scotland.