There will be plenty of entertainment on offer in Glasgow this August, even while visitors flock to Edinburgh for the festivals.
Acts from Natasha Bedingfield to Billy Ocean are set to perform at Kelvingrove Bandstand this month, with more gigs lined up including Wallows, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and even Academy Award-winning actor Michael Shannon.
So if you’re looking to avoid travelling to the Capital during festival season, here are 28 concerts happening in Glasgow this August.
25. Tuesday, August 26 – The White Buffalo at the O2 Academy Glasgow
American musician and singer-songwriter The White Buffalo - AKA Jake Smith - has a show lined up for Glasgow's O2 Academy on Tuesday, August 26. | Angela Weiss/Getty Images
26. Thursday, August 28 & Friday, August 29 – Father John Misty at the Barrowland Ballroom
With not one but two gigs in Glasgow this August, American musician Father John Misty will perform at the Barrowlands on August 28 an 29. | Getty Images for ABA
27. Saturday, August 30 – Luke Haines and Peter Buck at Oran Mor
Marking the third of their ‘psychiatric trilogy’ of albums, Luke Haines and Peter Buck will perform at Glasgow's Oran Mor on Saturday, August 30. | Getty Images
28. Sunday, August 31 – Hilltop Hoods at SWG3 TV Studio
Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods will headline a show at Glasgow's SWG3 TV Studio on Sunday, August 31. | Getty Images