Ahead of summer officially arriving - and with it festival season - there are a number of excellent gigs lined up for Glasgow in May.
Huge stars including American rapper and singer Doja Cat and Australian musician Tame Impala are among those with gigs lined up for the OVO Hydro in May, with the SEC Armadillo set to host the likes of Paul Simon and Carly Pearce.
As well as huge shows, there will also be smaller performances from bands such as Kneecap, who will follow up their Assai Records album launch show at Garage with two surprise gigs at St Luke’s on Monday, May 4.
Elsewhere, Midge Ure, Super Furry Animals, Mel C and Ludovico Einaudi have shows scheduled for Glasgow, as do Glen Hansard, Kiefer Sutherland and more.
With so many exciting concerts set to take place in Glasgow during May 2026, here are 27 highlights.
13. Example — Tuesday, May 12
English rapper and songwriter Example, whose hits include Kickstarts, Changed The Way You Kissed Me and more, will headline Glasgow’s O2 Academy on Tuesday, May 12. | Getty Images
14. Machine Head — Thursday, May 14
American heavy metal band Machine Head have lined up a gig for the O2 Academy in Glasgow on Thursday, May 14. | Getty Images
15. Chance Peña — Thursday, May 14
Texas singer-songwriter Chance Peña will perform in front of an almost sold out Glasgow crowd at SWG3 Galvanizers on Thursday, May 14. | Getty Images for Stagecoach
16. Sienna Spiro — Friday, May 15
Up and coming singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, known for songs such as Die On This Hill, will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday, May 15. | Getty Images for Interscope Capi