There will be plenty of entertainment on offer in Glasgow this August, even while visitors flock to Edinburgh for the festivals.
Acts from Natasha Bedingfield to Billy Ocean are set to perform at Kelvingrove Bandstand this month, with more gigs lined up including Wallows, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and even Academy Award-winning actor Michael Shannon.
So if you’re looking to avoid travelling to the Capital during festival season, here are 28 concerts happening in Glasgow this August.
5. Tuesday, August 5 – The Jungle Giants at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Australian indie rock band The Jungle Giants will play King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on Tuesday. August 5. | Getty Images
6. Wednesday, August 6 – Public Service Broadcasting at Kelvingrove Bandstand
Also set to perform as part of Summer Nights at the Bandstand is Public Service Broadcasting, who will take to the stage on Wednesday, August 6. | Getty Images
7. Thursday, August 7 – Elbow at Kelvingrove Bandstand
Elbow will perform in Glasgow at Kelvingrove Bandstand on Thursday, August 7. | Getty Images
8. Monday, August 11 – Lucy Spraggan at The Garage
Performing her rescheduled album launch show at Garage in Glasgow is Lucy Spraggan. She will take to the stage at the venue on Monday, August 11. | Getty Images