Scottish - Shows & Events
Scottish
Shows & Events
Big Country
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
 Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping their...Biffy Clyro
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Festival-headlining Ayrshire favourites Biffy Clyro, with four UK #1 albums, make their highly anticipated return. One of Britain's most beloved bands, they are best known for the Platinum-selling hits "Mountains", "Many of Horror", and ...Frankie Mack
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Hailing from Leith, Edinburgh, multi-award-winning showman Frankie Mack has taken the entertainment world by storm in just a few short years. His journey is extraordinary-starting as a TUI holiday rep, he had never sung a note professio...Hamza Yassin
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Tuesday 3 February 2026
With his new show My Life Behind The Lens, star of Countryfile, Animal Park, Cbeebies, The One Show and, of course, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2022, Hamza Yassin takes to the stage to talk about his passion for wildlife, his fas...Connor Burns
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 8 February 2026
Gallus is the all-new show from Scotland's hilarious new international breakthrough stand-up star. A hit at the 2024 Fringe Encore Series as part of the New York Comedy Festival, Connor's previous show "1994" also sold 10,000+ tickets in Ed...Barbara Dickson
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 12 February 2026
 Barbara Dickson returns to perform both classic and more recent material from her extraordinary canon of music across both pop and folk, all with her exceptional band. As a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressiv...The Fratellis
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 - Saturday 21 February 2026
The brashly melodic BRIT Award-winning indie rock trio from Glasgow mix the tried-and-true sounds of glam rock, stripped-down acoustic-driven tracks, and Class of 1977 punk with fun, energetic 70's Cali-rock, rockabilly and glorious hints ...Gordon Buchanan - Lions & Tigers & Bears
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 25 February 2026
 Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts t...Mogwai
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 27 February 2026
The Mercury Prize Nominated, UK. No. 1 charting, Scottish avant-rockers Mogwai continue to please old fans and gain new as they offer something for everyone. Transcendent and surprising, sweetly melancholic or engulfed by a swell of fulsome...Franz Ferdinand
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 February 2026
Multi-Platinum-selling Mercury Prize, NME and Brit Award-winning, chart-topping Scottish phenoms Franz Ferdinand are back showcasing the world-conquering success of their career to date. The Glasgow-based indie rocker's second single "Take...Connor Burns
Darwen Library Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 8 March 2026
Gallus is the all-new show from Scotland's hilarious new international breakthrough stand-up star. A hit at the 2024 Fringe Encore Series as part of the New York Comedy Festival, Connor's previous show "1994" also sold 10,000+ tickets in Ed...Kyle Falconer (The View)
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
 Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...Kyle Falconer (The View)
The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
 Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...Skids
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 28 March 2026
The legendary Scottish punk band remain as influential as ever, even 45 years on. Championed by John Peel between 1978 and 1980, they scored Top 20 hits with "Into The Valley", "Masquerade", and "Working for the Yankee Dollar" in 1979. Aft...Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 2026
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...Daniel Sloss
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
 The biggest ticket selling comedian in the world for most of 2021, selling out six New York solo off-Broadway seasons, appearing on U.S TV's 'Conan' ten times, breaking box office records in Edinburgh and touring in 55 countries, Scotlan...Hamza Yassin
Lowry, Salford
Monday 18 May 2026
With his new show My Life Behind The Lens, star of Countryfile, Animal Park, Cbeebies, The One Show and, of course, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2022, Hamza Yassin takes to the stage to talk about his passion for wildlife, his fas...Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 19 May 2026
 At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80's, following the global success of hit "Vienna". Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album wit...The Proclaimers
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 19 June 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...Kevin Bridges
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 20 - Saturday 29 August 2026
Kev.I.n is back, and he's Here If You Need Him. Scotland's comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show. After shattering box office records with Overdue Catch-Up (2022), Brand New Tour (2...Lewis Capaldi
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Saturday 22 August 2026
Despite his young age BRIT Award-winning Glaswegian acoustic soul pop singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has already topped the charts around the world with his debut becoming the biggest selling album of both 2019 and 2020 in the UK - a follo...Pete McCall - The Rod Stewart Songbook
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 25 September 2026
The Rod Stewart Songbook's spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall. Rod Stewart's sister, Mary Cady said to Pete "you were excellent". The Hull Daily Mail wrote, "Pete Mc...Susan Calman
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 1 October 2026
Scottish comedian Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show...Susan Calman
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
Scottish comedian Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show...The Proclaimers
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...The Proclaimers
