Glasgow during the summer months are always a special time with there being no shortage of things to look forward to.
There will be plenty of live music going on in Glasgow during the summer as some huge acts take to stages outdoors at Glasgow Green, Bellahouston Park, Queen’s Park and Kelvingrove Park. Hampden Park will also host live music as Take That, Metallica and Calvin Harris will perform at the national stadium.
Here are 12 reasons why we can’t wait for summer 2026 in Glasgow.
1. TRNSMT
TRNSMT has announced a stellar line-up for 2026 including Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian and Lewis Capaldi. Bringing together a full weekend of live music across multiple stages, the event is set to return to Scotland in June 2026. The festival will take place at Glasgow Green from Friday 19 June to Sunday 21 June 2026. | TRNSMT
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2. 2026 Commonwealth Games
For the second time in 12 years, Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games. | Craig Watson
3. Merchant City Festival
Around 40,000 people flocked to arts, comedy, circus, dance and live music performances during Glasgow’s 2025 Merchant City Festival. We cannot wait for the festival which is schedule for two weekends taking place from July 24–26 and July 31–August 2, 2026. | Glasgow Life
4. Summer Nights at the Bandstand
We absolutely love Summer Nights at the Bandstand in Kelvingrove Park. The line up for 2026 includes OMD, The Bluebells, Billy Ocean, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and lots more. | Regular Music