Brand new shows for Scotland
Check out the latest new shows and tours coming to Scotland’s cities in 2025
Welcome to the vibrant and enchanting world of Scotland, where ancient castles, breathtaking landscapes, and lively traditions await your exploration. From captivating festivals that ignite the streets with music and dance to exhilarating sporting events that ignite the spirit of competition, we’ve curated a handpicked selection of the most exciting and memorable happenings across this remarkable country. Let the adventure begin!
Check out the latest new shows and tours coming to Scotland’s cities in 2025
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Catch 50 Cent next summer headlining TRNSMT festival and alongside Davido & Mary J. Blige as they take over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Alanis Morissette is set to play three huge shows across the UK next summer including TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival, Cardiff Castle and the OVO Hydro, Glasgow.
Alex Warren has announced the UK leg of the Cheaper Than Therapy global tour.
• A general admission standing ticket with priority access into the venue
• Access an exclusive pre-show soundcheck and Q&A opportunity with Alex
• Receive an exclusive signed VIP laminate
Alison Moyet is heading on her first headline tour in 8 years, celebrating 40 years as a solo artist.
Raucous high-octane garage punk from Melbourne comes to the UK and Ireland this November
Anastacia is returning to the UK in 2025 with the ‘Not That Kind’ tour.
Billy Joel has announced 2 stadium shows in Edinburgh and Liverpool in 2025 – his only 2025 European dates.
R&B singer with a career spanning five decades returns to the UK next summer!
Bleed From Within have announced The Zenith Tour for 2025, with special guests After The Burial and Great American Ghost.
Bowling for Soup have announced their A Hangover You Don’t Deserve 20th Anniversary Tour, with special guests Wheatus & Magnolia Park.
Brett Young has announced his Back to Basics UK Tour for November 2025.
Brothers Osborne will bring the Might As Well Be Us World Tour to the UK next year!
Multi platinum-selling Canadian rocker returns to the UK next May on the Roll With The Punches tour, coming to arena near you!
One of the biggest British metal bands of the 21st century
The greatest battle of the bands is happening. Catch Busted and McFly as they go head-to-head next year for the biggest and most unmissable tour to date.
Cage The Elephant have announced their world tour will be stopping off in the UK in February 2025.
Ahead of their new album ‘LOST IN HEAVEN’, Chase Atlantic will bring the Lost in Europe & UK tour to Glasgow, Manchester and London in 2025!
Liverpudlian four-piece, Circa Waves are back and bringing the Death & Love Tour across the UK next year, with special guests Peace & Corella!
American indie luminary Clairo has announced her upcoming Charm Tour, which will come to the UK in March 2025.
Country musician Corey Kent has announced upcoming UK dates in early 2025.
Grammy-nominated guitarist & producer Cory Wong is coming to the UK in February 2025.
Cyndi Lauper announces the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, coming to arenas across the UK in February 2025.
Darius Rucker has announced a UK arena tour with very special guests Jake Owen and The Shires.
American rap artist Denzel Curry is bringing the Mischievous South Tour to O2 Academy Brixton and O2 Academy Glasgow next June.
Marti Pellow, Kaiser Chiefs, Ludovico Einaudi, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™
Edinburgh Castle Concerts are back for July 2025 with Marti Pellow, Kaiser Chiefs and more.
Faithless announce 21-date Champion Sound UK tour for November 2024.
Be sure to catch FINNEAS on his solo tour in support of his new album, For Cryin’ Out Loud next April across the UK!
British girl group Flo have announced their ‘Access All Areas’ headline tour in March 2025.
Don’t miss Fontaines D.C.’s huge 2025 outdoor gigs.
Swedish rock icons Ghost have announced four UK tour dates for April 2025.
Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, is set to return to the UK for a series of highly anticipated performances in April & May 2025, including three special nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Experimental folk band Heilung will be heading to London, Edinburgh and Manchester in Apr 2025.
IDLES have confirmed two headline Bristol Queen Square gigs in the summer of 2025.
James Blunt announces a UK tour for February 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Back To Bedlam.
Legendary acid jazz group Jamiroquai have announced 4 UK arena gigs as part of their The Heels of Steel Tour 2025.
JPEGMAFIA’s up LAY DOWN MY LIFE tour is coming to the UK in early 2025.
Katy Perry to bring The Lifetimes Tour to the UK in 2025.
Khruangbin have announced their “A LA SALA” tour – stopping in Glasgow, Manchester, and including two dates in London plus two outdoor shows next summer in Halifax & London.
Lana Del Rey has just announced a 2025 UK Summer Tour stopping in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Cardiff.
Root rocker duo Larkin Poe have announced The Bloom Tour for October 2025.
You know what time it is… LOSERVILLE 2025 with LIMPBIZKIT & Special Guests is heading to a city near you.
Global icon Lionel Richie has announced a UK headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ across the UK in June.
Ludovico Einaudi is set to perform at Edinburgh Castle Concerts and Co-op Live Manchester next summer.
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe return with brand new album, Together At Home’ alongside a 12 date UK Arena Headline Tour for 2025.
Catch Morgan Wade on The Obsessed Tour in February 2025.
Pennsylvania metalcore band Motionless in White set to return to the UK February 2025.
Nessa Barrett has just announced the AFTERCARE WORLD TOUR 2025, stopping off in Manchester, London and Glasgow.
Oasis are BACK and have announced their first UK and Ireland live dates in sixteen years for 2025.
Ocean Colour Scene have announced their spring tour for 2025 with very special guests Kula Shaker.
Olly Alexander is set to the bring the Close and Polari tour around the UK in 2025.
Omar Rudberg is set to bring his Every Night Fantasy tour to the UK in February 2025.
OneRepublic have announce a huge UK tour for 2025.
Heavy metallers PANTERA will return to the UK in early 2025 for their first tour in over 20 years.
Post-hardcore act Pierce The Veil announce the ‘I Can’t Hear You Tour’ for September 2025.
Experience a groundbreaking new live concert experience as PlayStation™️ The Concert comes to the UK. Featuring music from God of War, The Last of Us, The Horizon series, and more – you won’t want to miss out.
Primal Scream have announced their latest tour for 2025, with special guests Baxter Dury and Fat White Family.
Don’t miss this spectacular celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, Whitney Houston.
Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever, in arenas across the UK.
Rebecca Black has announced The Salvation Tour, coming to Bristol, London and Manchester in March 2025 with support from Blue Hawaii.
Multi-PLATINUM singer-songwriter Riley Green has announced UK dates for his extensive headlining run, ‘Damn Country Music Tour’.
Robbie Williams has announced his highly anticipated ‘Robbie Williams Live 2025’ tour, stopping in Edinburgh, London, Manchester & Bath in summer 2025.
Santana, led by Grammy-winning guitarist Carlos Santana, announce their Oneness Tour is headed to the UK in June 2025.
Santinder Sartaaj as he brings his brand new tour, The Sphere Of Eminence, across the UK in April 2025.
Saxon announce ‘Hell, Fire and Steel’ headline tour with special guests Dirkschneider as they play seminal album Wheels Of Steel in full, alongside tracks from their latest record.
Celebrating 20 years of their iconic #1 debut album, Scissor Sisters have announced their return to UK stages for next May with support from very special guest Alison Goldfrapp.
Sex Pistols (Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter are heading to Download Festival 2025 plus Glasgow Summer Sessions & Margate Summer Series in 2025.
Simple Minds twill be playing a run out outdoor shows next summer.
Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today will be heading out across the UK for their 40th anniversary in September & October 2025.
Smokey Robinson has announced UK dates next summer, stopping in Glasgow, Birmingham, Cardiff & London.
Snow Patrol return with their brand new record The Forest Is The Path and a UK tour for February 2025. The band have also announced three huge outdoor shows at Delamere Forest, Plymouth Hoe, and Westonbirt Arboretum in June.
Steven Wilson announces The Overview Tour heading across the UK in May 2025.
Del Amitri, The Saw Doctors, Echo & the Bunnymen, Ocean Colour Scene
Summer Nights on the Southside returns for 2025 with a huge line-up for their fourth edition, featuring Del Amitri, The Saw Doctors and more.
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas announces debut UK tour.
Tate McRae has announced the Miss Possessive Tour will head to the UK in May 2025 with support from BENEE.
The band play ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ in full across spring 2025 dates.
The Human League are heading out on the Generation 2024 tour plus have announced a string of outdoor shows for 2025.
The Lumineers are set for a special UK tour in May 2025, with support from Michael Marcagi!
The Mary Wallopers have announced details of their biggest UK live shows to date. The band will hit the road for a massive tour in March 2025.
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Calling all my punk rockers.. what do you get when you put The Offspring and Simple Plan together? The Supercharged would tour, coming to the UK for 2025.
The Pogues have announced their first UK tour in 13 years for May 2025.
Confirm a string of summer 2025 shows
The Wombats have announced a huge tour for March 2025 with very special guests Everything Everything and Red Rum Club.
Don’t miss an evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn OBE heading out on tour in 2025.
Toto are coming to the UK in 2025, with special guest Christopher Cross.
See chart-topping Scottish quartet’s Raze The Bar tour 2024, plus an outdoor gig in Halifax with special guests The Magic Numbers in 2025.
Chart-topping, genre-hopping duo, Twenty One Pilots have confirmed The Clancy World Tour – touring the UK next May!
Wardruna announces the first part of an extensive world tour, heading to the UK in 2025.
Wunderhorse have announced their biggest headline tour to date, set for May 2025.
SIXERS! Catch You Me At Six across the UK one last time next year!
From the biggest names to rising stars in comedy, you’re guaranteed to bust a gut!
Babatunde Aléshé guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show.
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy… one of the world’s best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with a brand-new show for 2024 and 2025, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.
Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, “Pablo”.
In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later he was lying in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed.
With extra dates added in 2025 for his much-anticipated return to stand-up after six years, Richard talks bollocks and answers the question on everyone’s lips: Is a severed gonad in a jar a fittin (…)
Join us for a trip down memory lane with Twin Atlantic
Scottish rockers Twin Atlantic has teamed up with Ticketmaster to unveil a deeply personal short film chronicling their musical journey from Glasgow’s iconic dive bars to grassroots venues, culminating at the forefront of the Scottish music scene.
Ross McNae from Twin Atlantic, said: “We loved sharing our story through this new film, honouring the venues and communities that have been such a huge part of our musical journey. From the small grassroots venues of Glasgow to the global stage, this documentary is a testament to the shared experiences and unforgettable moments we’ve created together. Thank you for being a part of our story.”
Check out all the upcoming shows in Glasgow and Scotland on this guide, and don’t forget to grab your tickets to see Twin Atlantic on their live shows this year.
Explore all the thrilling matches and tournaments coming to Scotland – and be there when history is made!
Come cheer on the Hibs as they compete against their rivals in the Scottish Football League.
Get fuelled up and ready for action – Arenacross is back for 2025 with an adrenaline-packed tour like no other!
Fans in attendance will see their favourite WWE Superstars just weeks ahead of WrestleMania 41, including Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER and more.
No matter what your age or taste, you’ll find all kinds of great things to do in Scotland!
Marti Pellow, Kaiser Chiefs, Ludovico Einaudi, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™
Edinburgh Castle Concerts are back for July 2025 with Marti Pellow, Kaiser Chiefs and more.
A sparkling show for kids of all ages featuring a blend of traditional sing-along songs and new compositions, all with a distinctly Scottish flavour.
Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance.
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Look at what’s playing in some of Scotland’s finest venues.
Built in 1999 and located within the Braehead Complex, the Braehead Arena is a multi-purpose arena that’s home to the expansion Braehead Clan ice hockey team of the Elite Ice Hockey League.
Restored to its original glory, this charming venue re-opened in 2014 and hosts all kinds of live outdoor entertainment including concerts, a cinema, a West End festival and much more
Known for showcasing new and emerging bands, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut has been at the forefront of the Scottish live music scene since opening in 1990.
Opened in 1997, it’s widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading venues for gigs and club nights which have featured artists from nearly every music genre.
Built in 1909, this was formerly the award-winning Corn Exchange and has played host to the likes of Blur, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Grace Jones, Oasis and more. It’s now part of the Academy Music Group, and has added comedy – including a month of stand-up as part of the Edinburgh Fringe – to its offerings
Opened in 2003 in a historic building and site, the O2 Academy Glasgow hosts a varied programme of events ranging from music and club nights to comedy and much more.
With its unique architectural design and seating capacity of 3,000, the SEC Armadillo is a Glasgow landmark found along the waterfront that delights concert goers.
The SWG3 complex plays host to a multitude of different types of events, and features a live music programme made up of large outdoor shows and club nights.
With a seated capacity of 12,000, The OVO Hydro hosts national and international music stars as well as major global entertainment and sporting events. Hydro Club upgrade and Virgin Money Lounge available.
Scotland’s only five-star concert venue, it is an extraordinary blend of historical and contemporary, traditional and modern, inside and out.
Our Scotland Event guide covers the best events across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and more. If you’re looking for things to do in Scotland, you’ve come to the right place. Our guide covers all Scottish events, from comedy, theatre, music gigs, concerts, sporting events, family fun days out and much more. Whether you’re native to Scotland and looking for the hottest upcoming events, or visiting as a tourist, you can find the best tickets here.
Our Scotland Guide covers events and Scottish venues with upcoming concerts and gigs, comedy, theatre shows, sporting events, days out and much more. Events across Scottish cities and wider Scotland are covered, including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Search A-Z by each section or by date range to find events happening today, tonight, this week and this weekend.
Along with our list of events in the Scotland Guide, we also shortlist some of the best Scottish events happening every month, from concerts and gigs, theatre, comedy, sports and much more. Check out our favourite things to do in Scotland this month here.
Our guide includes things to do in Glasgow including music gigs, comedy and theatre. The following Glasgow venues have upcoming events.
The following venues have upcoming Glasgow events:
Our guide contains things to do in Edinburgh, including music concerts, theatre productions and musicals, comedy and much more.
Upcoming Edinburgh events are happening in the following venues:
Our guide contains things to do in Aberdeen including music concerts, theatre, comedy and much more.
Upcoming Aberdeen events are happening in the following venues:
Some additional Scottish Venues outside of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen include:
Our guide covers all the music events you need to know about happening in multiple music venues across Scotland’s various cities. Find upcoming Scottish music events by venue and date in the music section, where you can search A-Z by artist name and by date to find Scottish gigs happening near you. There’s also a Homegrown Talent section, where you can explore Scottish musicians on tour to support local bands and artists. Check out the Big Names on Tour section for the hottest acts happening this year.
For even more music, check out our Concerts & Tours Guide for musicians touring across the UK.
Our Scottish comedy section has all of the comedians on tour in Scotland right now and throughout the year. You can search comedy A-Z or by date to find comedy shows near you. Scotland is also home to the legendary Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read more about 2019’s edition of Edinburgh Festival Fringe here.
See even more comedy shows and the full list of comics on their UK tour on our Comedy Guide.
Our Guide covers all the Scottish theatre productions and musicals. There is a dedicated theatre section so you can find upcoming plays near you, happening this week, this month and later this year.
Some upcoming Scottish theatre shows are happening in the following venues:
See our West End Theatre Guide for all London theatre tickets and regional theatre shows across the UK.
Our Scottish Sports section has all the sporting events you need to know about happening in various cities and stadiums.
Some sports stadiums in Glasgow and Scotland include:
For a full list of sporting events across the UK, check out our Sports Guide.
The guide also covers Scottish festivals which are not to be missed.
Some upcoming Scotland music festivals include:
For even more festivals, check out our Festival Finder for 2021 & 2022 festivals across the UK.