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.
13. Wednesday, August 13 – Franz Ferdinand at SWG3 Galvanizers Yard
Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand will entertain audiences with hits including Take Me Out at SWG3 Galvanizers Yard on Wednesday, August 13. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Thursday, August 14 – Jack Savoretti at Kelvingrove Bandstand
English-Italian singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is set to play Kelvingrove Bandstand on Thursday, August 14. | Getty Images
15. Friday, August 15 – The Sisters of Mercy at Kelvingrove Bandstand
English rock band The Sisters of Mercy will also perform at Kelvingrove Bandstand, with a show set for Friday, August 15. | Getty Images
16. Saturday, August 16 – Big City Festival at Kelvingrove Bandstand
The final set of performances at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand will take place on Saturday, August 16 during Big City Festival. Also taking place at Queen Margaret Union, the line-up includes Lankum, Gruff Rhys, Snapped Ankles, Prolapse, Rev Magnetic, Skloss, Tristwch y Fenywod, with DJ sets from Mogwai and more. | Getty Images