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.
9. Yungblud — Thursday, April 2 & Monday, April 20
Yungblud will play what was supposed to be a launch show for his 2025 album Idols at the LiveHouse in Dundee on Thursday, April 2 after the original gig was rescheduled last year. He will then follow this performance with an even bigger night at the OVO Hydro on Monday, April 20. | Getty Images for MTV
10. The Prodigy — Wednesday, April 15 & Saturday, August 29
The Prodigy will be joined by Carl Cox for their first Scottish show of 2026 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Wednesday, April 15 – which they promise will be a “full Prodigy ruckus”. However, the dance group will also headline an Edinburgh Summer Session at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday, August 29 where they will be joined by Yousuke Yukimatsu, Scarlxrd and David Rodigan. | Getty Images
11. Olivia Dean — Wednesday, April 22 & Thursday, April 23
Olivia Dean had a huge year in 2025, with the London singer-songwriter releasing her most recent album The Art of Loving. With hit singles including So Easy and Man I Need, Dean quickly sold out her first Glasgow show with a second being added almost immediately. She will play two nights at the OVO Hydro on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23. | Getty Images for for iHeartRadio
12. The Twilight Sad — Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6
Scotland’s own The Twilight Sad are set to take over the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow for two nights this year. They will play the iconic venue on Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, following the release of their sixth album It's the Long Goodbye in March. | Getty Images