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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ReviewsJesca Hoop @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 12 May
In her first non-solo show in years there’s the sense that Jesca Hoop is still feeling her way back into her songs, but tonight is an excellent showcase for an extremely talented songwriter Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
PreviewsKelburn Garden Party: Pyramid Stage 2026 revealed
With less than two months to go, the full lineup for our Pyramid Stage takeover at Kelburn Garden Party is finally here with SAY Award winners Kai Reesu joining the bill alongside GAÏA, Isa Gordon, Chef The Rapper and loads more Read more »| 13 May 2026 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: May 2026
This month is full of gigs big and small, with a batch of all-dayers in Glasgow heading up a big May for live music Read more »| 04 May 2026 -
ReviewsKneecap @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 29 Apr
Kneecap stop by Edinburgh for the first time to play an intimate show at The Liquid Room, proving that they’re equally serious about the music and the message Read more »| 30 Apr 2026 -
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ReviewsOIivia Dean @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 23 Apr
Going from King Tut's to the Hydro in just two years, Olivia Dean dives into stardom as she kicks off her first ever arena tour in Glasgow Read more »| 27 Apr 2026 -
ReviewsDry Cleaning @ SWG3, Glasgow, 24 Apr
On the sunniest day of the year so far, Dry Cleaning give us good reason to head indoors as they celebrate their latest record, Secret Love Read more »| 27 Apr 2026
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ReviewsRaisa K @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 17 Apr
Raisa K’s move to centre stage continues to show further sides to a preternaturally talented artist Read more »| 22 Apr 2026 -
ReviewsBill Orcutt @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 14 Apr
Experimental guitarist and underground icon Bill Orcutt charts a path between rage and beauty on his return to The Glad Cafe Read more »| 22 Apr 2026 -
ReviewsCounterflows 2026: The Report
Across its four days, Counterflows unites a community of like-minded people, leaving us excited for the infinite possibilities of music and sound in all of its forms Read more »| 17 Apr 2026 -
PreviewsRecord Store Day 2026: Scottish Events Guide
With Record Store Day back for 2026, we take a look at the participating shops and events taking place across Scotland this Saturday 18 April Read more »| 14 Apr 2026 -
Reviewswor_kspace @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 7 Apr
Finlay Macdonald celebrates his latest album as wor_kspace with a four-piece band, bringing an expansive sound to his cerebral songs Read more »| 09 Apr 2026 -
PreviewsFestival Fever: Scottish Music Festivals Calendar
As the summer festival season gets closer and closer, we pull together all the details on this year's Scottish music festival slate Read more »| 03 Apr 2026 -
Previews16 UK Music Festivals to check out in 2026
No Glasto, no problem – we've pulled together a shortlist of music festivals across the UK for 2026, from city one-dayers to camping weekends Read more »| 03 Apr 2026 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: April 2026
Outwith all the festival fun happening this month, our gig highlights include Record Store Day events, EP launches and lineups of local talent Read more »| 31 Mar 2026 -
ReviewsGorillaz @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 24 Mar
Gorillaz return to Glasgow with a career-spanning multimedia spectacle showcasing the artistry that has gone into their truly collaborative project Read more »| 27 Mar 2026