.jpg?width=96&crop=1:1,smart)
With TRNSMT taking centre stage last weekend, it’s now time to look forward to what music festivals are still to come in and around Glasgow this summer.
From artist-curated festivals to showcases of up and coming bands, there’s still a lot to look forward to this summer.
Venues around Glasgow will host performances from more than 150 bands and musicians across July and August - including shows at Kelvingrove Bandstand, King Tut’s and SWG3.
1. King Tut’s Summer Nights
King Tuts Summer Nights returns for its 10th edition, with seven weeks of shows at the St Vincent Street venue starting on Thursday, July 18 and running until Saturday, August 31. More than 100 up and coming acts will take to the stage which helped launch the careers of countless acts - including Oasis. Previous editions have seen Josef and Katie Gregson-Macleod as on the bill up and coming artists. Tickets are priced at £11 per show plus fees, or you can purchase a Golden Ticket, priced at £50. | Shutterstock
2. Pop Mutations
Pop Mutations returns for its fourth edition on Thursday, July 18. The multi-venue festival started life as a virtual festival in 2020 but held its first in-person edition in 2022. After a year out, the festival returns to the city - with shows being held each night at Mono, The Flying Duck, The Old Hairdressers, Stereo and The Glad Cafe. Previous editions saw established acts such as Sacred Paws and Pastels - with Pictish Trail one of this year’s highlights. Tickets range from £12-£15, plus fees. With a weekend pass available for £40, plus fees. | Pop Mutations Photo: Facebook
3. Summer Nights at the Bandstand
Now in its ninth year, Summer Nights at the Bandstand brings top acts from around the world to the picturesque Kelvingrove Park. The 2024 edition opens with London’s Gabrielle on Tuesday, July 23 and is closed by Bananarama on Saturday, August 10. This year’s festival also welcomes Johnny Marr, Echo and the Bunnymen, Future Islands, Ocean Color Scene and Emeli Sande and more. Tickets range from £32.50 to £49.50 plus booking fees. | Supplied Photo: Supplied
4. ButeFest
Being held in Ettrick Bay, Rothesay, ButeFest will take place between Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28. Running since 2015, the festival has attracted established artists such as Callum Beattie and Peatbog Faeries amongst others for 2024. Pitching itself as a family friendly festival, storytellers, puppetry and The Astral Circus will keep the whole family entertained. Under 13s go free, with tickets ranging from £20 to £295 for family packages. | contributed