Live Music
The Skinny's guide to live music in Scotland. Our highlights of the best live gigs, and reviews of shows at venues large and small across Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond, plus previews of the summer's best music festivals.
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ReviewsHarry Styles @ Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, 11 Jun
Harry Styles doesn't disappoint in the first stadium concert of his solo career Read more »| 15 Jun 2022 -
ReviewsLizzie Reid @ The Glad Cafe, 1 June
Fresh from supporting Paolo Nutini, Lizzie Reid wows a sold-out crowd at Glasgow's Glad Cafe, enchanting them with melodies of love, heartbreak, solitude and hope Read more »| 07 Jun 2022 -
ReviewsPaolo Nutini @ Corran Halls, Oban, 28 May
Paolo Nutini visits the Highlands with an honest interpretation of his classics and a humble offering of new releases Read more »| 01 Jun 2022 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: June 2022
Festival season is well and truly here, with the return of Hidden Door and the Kelburn Garden Party. We're also looking forward to loads of gigs, from intimate shows (Lizzie Reid, Katherine Aly, Theo Bleak) to huge ones (Harry Styles, Billie Eilish) Read more »| 01 Jun 2022 -
ReviewsLorde @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 26 May
Evoking sun-drenched days, carefree joy, surrender and acceptance, Lorde brings an intoxicating slice of solar power to Edinburgh tonight Read more »| 31 May 2022 -
ReviewsBeach House @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 23 May
Beach House dazzle at the Barrowlands with spectacular visuals and a forward-thinking set spanning their back catalogue Read more »| 25 May 2022
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ReviewsCharli XCX @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 15 May
If tonight's Charli XCX show is a closing party of sorts for Crash, then it’s a hell of a way to go out Read more »| 17 May 2022 -
ReviewsAndy Shauf @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
A night of storytelling and uncontained joy from three of Canada’s most exciting alternative artists headed by Andy Shauf – the kind of show that sticks with you for a long time Read more »| 16 May 2022 -
ReviewsPriya Ragu @ The Garage, Glasgow, 6 May
In a short but sweet set, Priya Ragu's enticing command as a performer proves she is an artist to keep on your radar Read more »| 10 May 2022 -
ReviewsTectonics Festival, Glasgow, 30 Apr: The Report
After two years online, Tectonics festival returns to Glasgow City Halls with an abundant display of performers both international and local Read more »| 09 May 2022 -
ReviewsDenzel Curry @ SWG3, Glasgow, 29 Apr
Denzel Curry's command of a crowd is his most obvious strength, but his new material offers more introspective songs that deserve careful listening Read more »| 04 May 2022 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: May 2022
Our May live music round-up includes festivals from Knockengorroch, Wide Days and The Great Eastern, plus gigs from Charli XCX, Lorde, Beach House and more Read more »| 03 May 2022 -
ReviewsLow @ The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 25 Apr
Low are on sparkling form tonight in Edinburgh as they showcase their latest record, HEY WHAT Read more »| 29 Apr 2022 -
ReviewsDua Lipa @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 24 Apr
Two years in the making, Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia tour is a brilliant, overwhelming and genuinely remarkable spectacle – and nothing short of a joy to behold Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
ReviewsMetronomy @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 22 Apr
Metronomy bring together their decades-spanning career for a spectacular night of dancing, singalongs and feel-good energy that doesn't let up for a minute Read more »| 25 Apr 2022