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Music Events in Glasgow in August 2026

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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour

Selected dates between 4th April 2026 - 26th September 2026

Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!

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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour

Selected dates between 4th April 2026 - 26th September 2026

Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!

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Calvin Harris

1st August 2026 - 2nd August 2026

Global superstar, Calvin Harris has announced two massive summer stadium shows at Glasgow's Hampden Park Stadium on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August!

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Celebrating Celine

1st August 2026

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to her music, Celebrating Celine, at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, promises an evening of joy, emotion, and unforgettable entertainment!

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MAMMA MIA!

13th August 2026 - 29th August 2026

Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor when MAMMA MIA!, the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical, returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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The Ballad Of Johnny & June

13th August 2026 - 22nd August 2026

Packed with legendary hits, The Ballad of Johnny & June takes you inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era!

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Gin & Rum Festival Glasgow

21st August 2026 - 22nd August 2026

The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Glasgow! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!

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Geese

25th August 2026 - 26th August 2026

American art-rockers GEESE have announced two headline shows at The Barrowlands on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th August!

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

25th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns to Glasgow in the summer of 2026 as part of a new UK tour to mark the production's 30th Anniversary!

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Simple Minded and Deacon Blues

28th August 2026

Don't miss an evening celebrating two of Scotland's greatest musical exports, Deacon Blue and Simple Minds, at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 28th August!

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The Waterboys

29th August 2026

The Waterboys will perform a very special show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 29th August under the banner The Fisherman Blues Revue with Steve Earle!

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Summer Nights on the Southside: Scissor Sisters

30th August 2026

Fresh from their highly anticipated reunion in 2025 the Scissor Sisters have announced a show at Glasgow Queen's Park on Sunday 30th August as part of Summer Nights on the Southside!

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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:

Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

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Music Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Florence + The Machine

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Florence + The Machine

24th August 2026

Florence + The Machine have announced they'll play Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026 on Monday 24th August with special guests Self Esteem and Jacob Alon!

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Edinburgh International Festival: Berliner Philharmoniker: Closing Concert

Edinburgh International Festival: Berliner Philharmoniker: Closing Concert

30th August 2026

Experience ‘the world’s greatest orchestra’ (LA Times) performing with award-winning soloist Augustin Hadelich in the closing concert of their residency.

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival

22nd August 2026

Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!

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Music Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Anstruther Harbour Festival

Anstruther Harbour Festival

28th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!

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Music Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

14th August 2026

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Friday 14th August!

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The Ultimate Irish Hooley

The Ultimate Irish Hooley

1st August 2026

Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 1st August!

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Holding Back The Years

Holding Back The Years

28th August 2026

Whether you're a long-time Simply Red fan or simply appreciate superb musicianship and classic hits, you can look forward to a memorable evening filled with timeless music at Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Music Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

A Vision of Elvis

A Vision of Elvis

22nd August 2026

Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in August!

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Meet Me At Boots Corner

Meet Me At Boots Corner

28th August 2026

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 28th August!

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Rat Pack Live

Rat Pack Live

9th August 2026

Don't miss the UK's most authentic Rat Pack concert experience when Rat Pack Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 9th August!

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Music Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Karaoke

Karaoke

Selected dates between 31st October 2025 - 27th November 2026

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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The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop

The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop

Selected dates between 31st January 2026 - 28th November 2026

The Record Hide bring their monthly Pop-Up Record Shop to the beautiful Bridge of Allan on the last Saturday of the month throughout 2026.

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Events in Other Areas

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