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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PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: January 2023
Start off 2023 on the right foot with live performances by Bikini Body, The Wife Guys of Reddit, Big Joanie and many more Read more »| 04 Jan 2023 -
ReviewsRichard Hawley @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 17 Dec
Seeing a consummate professional like Richard Hawley is always a treat, but there's a feeling of missed tricks tonight Read more »| 20 Dec 2022 -
ReviewsNo Windows @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 15 Dec
Edinburgh duo No Windows top a line-up of exciting acts to keep an eye on Read more »| 19 Dec 2022 -
ReviewsDutch Wine @ Stereo, Glasgow, 10 Dec
From rogue Santa hats to clarinet soloists, there's lots going on in Stereo's basement. But nothing quite so wild as Dutch Wine's performance to christen their newest EP, As the Sun Read more »| 13 Dec 2022 -
ClubsNights Out: Christmas and Hogmanay club picks
We take a look at the club nights, ceilidhs and street parties taking place across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee over the festive period Read more »| 06 Dec 2022 -
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Scottish Live Music Highlights: December 2022
December sees Christmas gigs from Lost Map, massive shows from Mogwai and The Cure, plus gigs from up-and-comers No Windows and Humour Read more »| 30 Nov 2022
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ReviewsIbibio Sound Machine @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 22 Nov
Thanks to the powers and joy of Ibibio Sound Machine, there’s a lightness that cuts through this fog-soaked winter night in Glasgow Read more »| 25 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsWet Leg @ SWG3, Glasgow, 17 Nov
After an incredible year, tonight's sold out Wet Leg show should be a victory lap, but it sadly feels more like a band still trying to figure stuff out Read more »| 18 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsMUNA @ SWG3, Glasgow, 15 Nov
MUNA bring their charm and big tunes to a packed SWG3, creating a fun environment and safe space in the process Read more »| 17 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsFranz Ferdinand @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 10 Nov
Franz Ferdinand's hits are sharper than ever, even if arenas may be beyond the indie icons these days Read more »| 14 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsPussy Riot: Riot Days @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 8 Nov
"My hell, my rules" – Pussy Riot's new tour is a galvanising memoir of life before, during, and after their time in a Russian prison Read more »| 14 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsBill Callahan @ QMU, Glasgow, 5 Nov
The celebrated American singer-songwriter’s show breathes life and warmth into QMU Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsKendrick Lamar @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 2 Nov
Kendrick Lamar is undoubtedly a master of his craft, and his high-production show dazzles at the Hydro tonight Read more »| 08 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsBob Dylan @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 31 Oct
Not content with being the voice of a generation, the enigmatic Bob Dylan continues to harness a restless creativity Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: November 2022
From big names to local talent, there's plenty of great live music acts to see across Scotland this month Read more »| 03 Nov 2022