Music Events in Glasgow in May 2026
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Events in Glasgow
The Choir of Man
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit The Choir of Man is now on its first ever UK tour, don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow in April!
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Carmen - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera
Don't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem
Riccardo Minasi is joined by the excellent SCO Chorus and a brilliant line-up of vocal soloists for Mozart's Requiem.
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Madama Butterfly - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera
Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall featuring The Ukrainian Opera!
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Summer Salt
Texas indie pop band Summer Salt bring their EU/UK Reside Tour to Mono Glasgow on Saturday 2nd May!
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Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
Join the Novello Orchestra at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making!
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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Catch your favourite Pros as they waltz their way across the UK when Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals returns to the SEC Armadillo on Sunday 3rd May!
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Reflections: The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross
Celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross when Tameka Jackson brings Reflections: The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 5th May!
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Cantatas & Concertos
Alexander Chance joins Dunedin Consort for a programme of Bach, Telemann and Graupner at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Thursday 7th May!
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Dave Formula & Noko
Magazine's keyboard player and guitarist, Dave and Noko, will be touring one more time... performing an evening of Magazine material at Glasgow's Saint Luke's on Friday 8th May!
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Karine Polwart - Windblown
A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.
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Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi will play the most loved songs from his repertoire alongside some deep cuts and surprises when he brings his new tour, Solo Piano, to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 8th May!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Schumann Cello Concerto
Join Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and exceptional SCO Principal Cello Philip Higham for this varied concert.
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Space Cowboy A Tribute to Jamiroquai
Whether you're a lifelong Jamiroquai fan or just love music that makes you dance, this is a night not to be missed... get ready for an unforgettable evening with Space Cowboy at Cottiers!
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Super Furry Animals
A surprise return has been announced for Wales' most fantastic five, Super Furry Animals, don't miss them at The Barrowlands on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May!
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Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro
Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart's unstoppable masterpiece when Scottish Opera bring The Marriage of Figaro to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!
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Conan Gray
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray will bring his highly anticipated 2026 Wishbone World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 10th May, with special guest Esha Tewari!
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Haircut 100
Haircut 100 have announced a headline tour of the UK in support of their new album, Boxing The Compass, don't miss them live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 10th May!
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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
The sensational multi award winning West End show, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for two nights in May 2026!
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Tame Impala
Tame Impala has announced a major UK and European tour in support of his fifth full-length album, Deadbeat, which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 11th May!
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The High Life
After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the King's Theatre Glasgow featuring all four original cast members!
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Cash - The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons
Cash - The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons, pays tribute to Johnny Cash's late-career American Recordings albums, don't miss it at Cottiers on Thursday 14th May!
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The Mersey Beatles
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four, The Mersey Beatles, live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 14th May!
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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 15th May!
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Proud Mary
Manchester's Proud Mary return to Glasgow for a headline show at Oran Mor on Friday 15th May!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Dvořák ‘New World’ Symphony
Join Maxim and the SCO musicians for an electrifying and emotional conclusion to the Season – with one of the most cherished symphonies of them all.
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Scotland's best-loved classical violinist, Nicola Benedetti, joins Scotland's National Orchestra for Elgar’s lyrical Violin Concerto.
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Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert
The Toots and the Maytals legacy lives on with Toots' daughter, Leba Hibbert, now fronting the band. They return for a 2026 UK tour including a show at Glasgow's QMU on Saturday 16th May!
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BBC SSO 2025/26: Afternoon Performance - Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld's electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev's enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
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Colin Blunstone (The Zombies)
Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies and acclaimed Solo Artist, returns to UK stages with the 'Believe In Miracles' Tour, his first national solo outing in 7 years!
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Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Man in the Mirror is the brand new, must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 17th May!
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world's finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 17th May celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!
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BBC SSO 2025/26: Closing Night: BBC Singers, Bruckner, Wigglesworth
Join the BBC SSO at City Halls for a glorious finale to their 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one!
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Radio Ga Ga
Radio Ga Ga, the UK's authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular, is coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 21st May!
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Calum MacPhail
An exciting new presence on the Celtic live music scene, Scottish accordionist and vocalist Calum MacPhail will headline the Old Fruitmarket on Friday 22nd May!
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That’ll Be The Day
The UK's longest-running touring theatre show, That'll Be The Day, returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 22nd May as part of their 40th anniversary tour!
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The Smiths Ltd
With an authenticity and provenance that's hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute to The Smiths, don't miss them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 22nd May!
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Philip Sayce + Special Guest Tom Moriarty
Celebrated guitarist Philip Sayce is thrilled to return to the UK with a run of exclusive dates including a night at Glasgow's Saint Lukes on Saturday 23rd May!
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Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, the ultimate pop concert, returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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The Bodyguard
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Don't miss it when it returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow in 2026!
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The Battle
Glasgow's Theatre Royal is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in May 2026!
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Space Station Earth
Space Station Earth is a music-led, multi-media experience that allows the audience to see through the eyes of astronauts and to contemplate our planet, the stars, and the exploration of the universe!
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Lucia & The Best Boys
Lucia & the Best Boys will headline Glasgow's Barrowlands on Friday 29th May for a night of goth tinged electro-rock!
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Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals
40 years since double Brit-Award winners, The Fine Young Cannibals, stormed into the UK charts with their debut single and album in 1985, lead singer, Roland Gift presents Fine Young Cannibals at 40!
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Ray LaMontagne
Ray LaMontagne's Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour is heading to Glasgow, don't miss him live at the SEC Armadillo on Saturday 30th May!
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Ireland The Show
An all-star cast of Ireland's most talented singers and performers bring Ireland The Show to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 31st May!
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Rainbow Kitten Surprise are coming to Glasgow! The American alternative rock indie band will headline the O2 Academy on Sunday 31st May as part of their upcoming bones tour!
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Music Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Big Top Brass
Roll up, roll up... Children’s Classic Concerts presents Big Top Brass, a carnival of musical acrobatics and live magic, with bells, trills and circus skills, this is the Greatest Show!
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Eugene Onegin
Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.
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Travellers Tunes: An Evening With Steve Cradock
In his debut tour, Steve Cradock will be playing and singing hits from the Ocean Colour Scene songbook, and much more at Eastwood Park Theatre in May!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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RSNO Season 25-26: The Music of John Williams
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at the Usher Hall on Friday 8th May 2026!
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RSNO Season 25-26: Nicola Benedetti Plays Elgar
Nicola Benedetti joins Scotland’s National Orchestra for Elgar’s lyrical Violin Concerto.
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's when Lost In Music take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!
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LiveWire - The AC/DC Show
Don't miss LiveWire, the hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, when they return to Rothes Halls on 2nd May!
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Massaoke: Sing The Musicals
Direct from London's West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time, performed by a sensational live band and character singers, comes to the Alhambra Theatre!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis
After a smash SOLD OUT gig in 2024 The Complete Stone Roses and Definitely Oasis are heading back to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 23rd May!
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An Evening With Laurel & Hardy Centenary Show
Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall!
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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 15th May!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The Southmartins
Playing fast and loose with the back catalogues of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South, The Southmartins are a tribute not to be missed when they return to The Bungalow Paisley on May 9th!
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P!NK By Vicky Jackson
Don't miss your chance to experience all the major hits including So What, Just Like a Pill, Raise Your Glass, Try, Trustfall and many more when P!NK By Vicky Jackson comes to the Beacon Arts Centre!
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Definitely Oasis
Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 16th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Karaoke
Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!
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An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet
An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet will see the band perform a full set of reworked Wet Wet Wet classics, with the odd story and anecdote from their history thrown in for good measure!
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Country Hits Live
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.
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