A crowd of 50,000 music fans gathered in George Square for the Glasgow's Big Day concert in June 1990.
A crowd of 50,000 music fans gathered in George Square for the Glasgow's Big Day concert in June 1990.

13 photos of music festivals in Glasgow in the 90s and 00s

With further announcements this week on the TRNSMT line-up, we take a look back at music festivals in Glasgow.

By Rosalind Erskine
Saturday, 19th February 2022, 9:00 am

From T in the Park at Strathclyde Country Park to Glasgow’s Big Day festival in 1990, here’s a range of festivals from days gone by.

1. Glasgow music festivals

A crowd of 50,000 music fans gathered in George Square for the Glasgow's Big Day concert in June 1990.

Photo: Allan Milligan

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2. Glasgow music festivals

A music fan takes a nap on the pavement after the Glasgow's Big Day concert in June 1990.

Photo: Allan Milligan

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3. Glasgow music festivals

Gig on the Green in 2001.

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4. Glasgow music festivals

Paul Bassett, director, launches the Mayfest 1997 programme in Glasgow.

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