Summer Nights at the Bandstand

The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for an eleventh year with 14 nights of live music from OMD, Marti Pellow, Idlewild, Elephant Sessions, ABC and many more!

About Summer Nights at the Bandstand

	27th Jul 2026 to 15th Aug 2026
	See event website for details
	Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre Kelvingrove Park Kelvin Way, Glasgow West End G12 8NR
	See event website for details Find Tickets
	Visit the event website here
	Facebook information can be found here
	Follow summernightskgb on Instagram

Listed Under Music Events / Nights Out Events / Outdoor Events

Summer Nights is returning in 2026 to Kelvingrove Park for an eleventh year, with an incredible lineup including OMD, Marti Pellow, Idlewild, Elephant Sessions, ABC and so many more!

Located in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park in the heart of the city’s West End, the bandstand sits between some of the city’s most stunning buildings – Glasgow University and Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

The festival will feature a premium street food outlets with areas to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings with friends.

Summer Nights at the Bandstand 2026 Line Up:
• Mon 27 July: The Flaming Lips
• Tue 28 July: Suzanne Vega
• Wed 29 July: MIKA
• Thu 30 & Fri 31 July: OMD
• Sat 1 August: Sophie Ellis-Bexter
• Tue 4 August: Elephant Sessions
• Wed 5 August: Tash Sultana
• Thu 6, Fri 7 & Sat 8 August: Marti Pellow
• Tue 11 August: ABC
• Thu 13 August: Idlewild
• Fri 14 August: Billy Ocean
• Sat 15 August: The Bluebells plus Friends Again

Tickets go on sale on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 9am.

With most of last year’s shows selling out in the first weekend, we think you’re going to want to be quick. Let’s make the 11th year the best yet!

Find tickets with Ticketmaster:	Search now
Find tickets with See Tickets:	Search now

Some external links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click or make a purchase.

Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!

Other Events at Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre

Music

Big Nights Out At The Bandstand

Selected dates between 4th June 2026 - 14th June 2026

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Various Locations Glasgow

Big Nights Out At The Bandstand is back! Glasgow's iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand will host a series of unmissable outdoor summer concerts in June!

Music

Belle & Sebastian

26th June 2026 - 27th June 2026

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Glasgow West End

Belle and Sebastian will celebrate 30 years of Tigermilk and If You're Feeling Sinister by performing the iconic albums in full during a two-night stand at Kelvingrove Bandstand!

Similar events you might like...

Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 1st March 2026

Amplify Academy of Music, Glasgow South Side

Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!

Adult Music Workshops

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 1st March 2026

Amplify Academy of Music, Glasgow South Side

Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!

Music at The Burrell with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Selected dates between 13th September 2025 - 7th March 2026

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

This special concert series at The Burrell Collection features eight unique performances showcasing 25 outstanding young musicians from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland!

Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis

Selected dates between 30th October 2025 - 14th February 2026

Trades Hall of Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre

Discover the music of Oasis in Glasgow's Trades Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!

Candlelight: Tribute to Green Day

Selected dates between 7th November 2025 - 3rd April 2026

The Merchants House of Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre

Get your tickets now and discover the music of Green Day at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!

Candlelight: Tribute To Taylor Swift

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 20th February 2026

Trades Hall of Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre

Discover the music of Taylor Swift at Glasgow's Trades Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!

Led Zeppelin: Fulldome Experience

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 20th March 2026

Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow South Side

Get ready to rock the dome! Don't miss your chance to experience Led Zeppelin like never before in the Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre!

Mondays at One

Selected dates between 17th November 2025 - 16th March 2026

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow City Centre

The Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland hold regular 'Mondays at One' events which showcase talent from across their departments.

Fridays At One

Selected dates between 21st November 2025 - 20th March 2026

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow City Centre

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!