Looking for live music events to enjoy this summer? From stadium tours to huge outdoor festivals, 2026 is packed with exciting concerts across Glasgow and the rest of the UK. Here are some of the biggest upcoming events.
Major UK Concerts
- 29th April – 12th June (currently running) – Olivia Dean at the O2 Arena, London
- 3rd – 4th June – TWICE at the O2 Arena, London
- 6th June – Boyzone at the Emirates Stadium, London
- 12th June – 4th July – Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium, London
- 20th June – Gorillaz at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- 3rd – 5th July – Metallica: 2026 Tour at London Stadium
- 14th – 19th August – The Weeknd at Wembley Stadium, London
Glasgow Summer Concerts 2026
Glasgow is hosting one of its biggest summers of live music yet, with major artists performing across Bellahouston Park, Glasgow Green, Kelvingrove Park, and the OVO Hydro.
Bellahouston Park – Summer Sessions
- 27th June – Glasgow Summer Sessions: State Fayre
Featuring The Lumineers, The Proclaimers, KT Tunstall, Dylan Gossett, Avery Anna, and more. - 28th June – Teddy Swims
Supported by Lauren Spencer Smith and Jordan Rakei. - 29th June – Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts
- 30th June – Alanis Morissette
Featuring support from Wet Leg and Skunk Anansie. - 1st July – Pitbull – I’m Back Tour
Special guest: Lil Jon. - 3rd July – Kings of Leon
Supported by The Lathums and The Royston Club. - 4th July – My Chemical Romance: Long Live The Black Parade Tour
Featuring support from Idlewild.
Other Glasgow Gigs
- 4th July – WOMAD Glasgow – Day 2 at Kelvingrove Park
A diverse international music festival with folk, world music, and Gaelic performances. - 27th July – Flaming Lips at Kelvingrove Bandstand
- Summer shows are also expected throughout June and July at venues including the OVO Hydro, SWG3, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, and the O2 Academy Glasgow.
Major UK Festivals 2026
Scotland
- TRNSMT Festival – 19th – 21st June at Glasgow Green
Headliners include Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, and Lewis Capaldi, with Wolf Alice, Amy Macdonald, and Nile Rodgers & Chic also performing.
England
- Download Festival – 10th – 14th June at Donington Park, Leicestershire
One of the UK’s biggest rock and metal festivals, featuring major rock and alternative acts. - Isle of Wight Festival – 18th – 21st June at Seaclose Park, Newport
Known for its huge headline acts and relaxed festival atmosphere. - Parklife Festival – 28th – 29th June at Heaton Park, Manchester
- Latitude Festival – 23rd – 26th July at Henham Park, Suffolk
A popular arts and music festival combining indie, comedy, theatre, and family entertainment. - Wireless Festival – July 2026 at Finsbury Park, London
One of the UK’s leading hip-hop, rap, and R&B festivals. - Reading and Leeds Festival – August Bank Holiday Weekend
Featuring huge rock, indie, rap, and alternative acts across two sites in Reading and Leeds. - Creamfields – August Bank Holiday Weekend in Cheshire
One of Europe’s biggest electronic dance music festivals. - All Points East – August 2026 at Victoria Park, London
A multi-weekend festival featuring indie, dance, and alternative artists.
Whether you enjoy pop, rock, indie, metal, rap, K-pop, or dance music, there is something happening across the UK this summer. Glasgow in particular is set to have a huge year for outdoor concerts and festival events.
By Cerys Trushell