It is shaping up to be another massive year for music in Scotland, with concerts from acts such as Metallica, Bon Jovi and Calvin Harris already lined up for 2026.
Whether you have plans to see your favourite musician or you’re looking to see what you could be missing out on, there are so many exciting gigs scheduled this year.
No matter the type of music you prefer, there are plenty of opportunities to head out and enjoy live music in Scotland - from Barry Manilow at the Hydro or Luke Combs at Murrayfield Stadium, to David Byrne at the SEC Armadillo, Pitbull at Bellahouston Park, or Lorde at the Royal Highland Showgrounds.
With tours from some of the world’s biggest artists on the horizon, here are all of the biggest concerts coming to Scotland in 2026.
53. Deep Purple — Thursday, November 19
Rock legends Deep Purple will play Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Thursday, November 19. The second show of their upcoming UK tour, the band will be joined by special guests Mammoth and Jayler. | ANP/AFP via Getty Images
54. Ocean Colour Scene — Saturday, November 21 to Tuesday, November 24
It has been 30 years since Ocean Colour Scene released their breakthrough album Moseley Shoals, with the band heading on tour to celebrate. The Britpop icons will start their string of Scottish dates at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Saturday, November 21, before heading to Aberdeen for a show on Monday, November 23 at the P&J Live. Their final show in Scotland will be at the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline on Tuesday, November 24 | Brian Sweeney
55. The Proclaimers — Friday, November 27 to Saturday, December 19
There will be no need for Scots to walk 500 miles to see The Proclaimers perform this year, as the duo will play nine shows across the country towards the end of the year. Craig and Charlie Reid will kick things off with two nights at Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, moving on to Dunfermline for a show at the Alhambra on Tuesday, December 1. On Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4, The Proclaimers will perform at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, followed by shows at Perth Concert Hall on Friday, December 11, Caird Hall in Dundee on Saturday, December 12 and Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries on Thursday, December 17. They will finally wrap up their Scottish tour with a show at Aberdeen’s P&J Live on Thursday, December 17. | Michael Gillen/The Scotsman
56. Bloc Party & Interpol — Wednesday, December 2
English indie rockers Bloc Party and American alternative band Interpol will perform at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Wednesday, December 2 as part of their 2026 co-headline tour. Each massively influential in their own right, it’s sure to be one not to miss. | Getty Images