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.
9. Tuesday, August 12 – Stiff Little Fingers at Kelvingrove Bandstand
Best known for hits including Alternative Ulster, Stiff Little Fingers will play Kelvingrove Bandstand on Tuesday, August 12. | Getty Images
10. Tuesday, August 12 – Nile Rodgers & CHIC at the Barrowland Ballroom
Nile Rodgers & CHIC will bring hits including Le Freak to the Barrowlands on Tuesday, August 12. | Getty Images
11. Tuesday, August 12 – Redman at the O2 Academy Glasgow
American rapper Redman will perform at the O2 Academy on Tuesday, August 12. | Getty Images
12. Wednesday, August 13 – Billy Ocean at Kelvingrove Bandstand
Billy Ocean will perform in Glasgow as part of Summer Nights at the Bandstand on Wednesday, August 13. | Getty Images