2026 is set to be a huge year for live music in Glasgow as the city will host some huge names.
It all gets underway in January as Celtic Connections returns for another year with TRNSMT taking place a bit earlier this year at Glasgow Green due to the Commonwealth Games. There will also be huge outdoor gigs at Hampden as Take That, Metallica and Calvin Harris headline the national stadium.
Here are 11 gigs we can't wait for in Glasgow in 2026.
1. David Byrne
David Byrne returns to Glasgow for the first time since 2018 on his 'Who Is the Sky' tour. He will perform two nights at the SEC Armadillo. | Getty Images
2. Tame Impala
Over a decade on since last performing in Glasgow, Tame Impala will play a huge gig at the OVO Hydro on Monday 11 May 2026. | AFP via Getty Images
3. Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean will perform two nights at the OVO Hydro on her 'The Art of Loving' tour in April 2026. | Getty Images for for iHeartRadio
4. Gorillaz
Gorillaz will bring 'The Mountain Tour' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro in March 2026. It will be the first time the band has performed in the city since 2017. | Getty Images for Coachella