Gigs of Glasgow: 12 outdoor gigs taking place in Glasgow this summer - including punk legends and top stars

By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 25th Mar 2025, 12:28 BST

We take a look at 12 of the best gigs coming to Glasgow’s outdoor spaces this summer

This summer is another bumper year for gigs in Glasgow, and what better way to enjoy the great Scottish weather (okay, okay!) than by attending one of the city’s brilliant outdoor spaces for a gig.

From some of the biggest artists in the world, to returning heroes there are plenty of options regardless of your musical taste.

These are some of the best outdoor gigs taking place across Glasgow this summer.

Sex Pistols headline the Punk all-dayer at Bellahouston Park on Saturday, 21 June 2025. Now fronted by Frank Carter, they'll top a bill that also includes legends such as The Stranglers, The Undertones, Buzzcocks, Skids and The Rezillos.

1. Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter

Sex Pistols headline the Punk all-dayer at Bellahouston Park on Saturday, 21 June 2025. Now fronted by Frank Carter, they'll top a bill that also includes legends such as The Stranglers, The Undertones, Buzzcocks, Skids and The Rezillos. | Henry Ruggeri

Summer Nights on the Southside - Scottish Indie legends Del Amitri will take part in the Summer Nights on the Southside festival on Thursday, 26 June. The gig is the first of four set to be held at Queen's Park Recreation Ground.

2. Del Amitri

Summer Nights on the Southside - Scottish Indie legends Del Amitri will take part in the Summer Nights on the Southside festival on Thursday, 26 June. The gig is the first of four set to be held at Queen's Park Recreation Ground. | Del Amitri

Simple Minds will celebrate 40 years of iconic multi million selling album Once Upon A Time by performing it in it's entirety at Bellahouston Park on Friday, 27 June. Future Islands, KT Tunstall and Hamish Hawk all support.

3. Simple Minds

Simple Minds will celebrate 40 years of iconic multi million selling album Once Upon A Time by performing it in it's entirety at Bellahouston Park on Friday, 27 June. Future Islands, KT Tunstall and Hamish Hawk all support. Photo: Jane Coltman

Liverpudlian legends Echo and the Bunnymen also join the Summer Nights on the Southside festival. They'll perform on Saturday, 28 June.

4. Echo & the Bunnymen

Liverpudlian legends Echo and the Bunnymen also join the Summer Nights on the Southside festival. They'll perform on Saturday, 28 June. Photo: Submit

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