Big Band Festival

Glasgow Jazz Festival: Scotland’s only Big Band Festival returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 23rd June!

About Big Band Festival

Scotland’s only Big Band Festival returns for 2018. For the 6th year running we will be showcasing some of the West of Scotland's best big bands once again 2018 Big Band Festival will be part of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

From early big band swing to contemporary pieces and premier's written and arranged by local Scottish composers. This year features Zig Zag Big Band, Byres Road Big Band, Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra and East Dunbartonshire Youth Jazz Orchestra. An exciting fusion of jazz, blues and funk based music.

For the 3rd year running we are delighted to host the festival in Glasgow Royal Concert Halls.

Children under 12 get in free.

While we take every opportunity to ensure the details for Big Band Festival are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser before setting out for the event to avoid disapointment.

Other Events at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall or Glasgow Jazz Festival

Belle and Sebastian and the RSNO

24th August 2018

Belle & Sebastian and the RSNO will play Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in aid of the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice's Brick by Brick Appeal!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

25th August 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Scottish Fertility Options Day: A Route Forward

1st September 2018

Fertility Network Scotland are hosting a Scottish Fertility Options Day at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 1st September.

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

1st September 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Faith - The George Michael Legacy

6th September 2018

Faith - The George Michael Legacy is a stunning celebration of one the greatest singer/songwriters of all time! Catch it at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on September 6th!

Sister Act Live Choir - CANCELLED

8th September 2018

See the box office smash hit film Sister Act like never before, in HD, on a large screen accompanied by a live full-piece gospel choir and band!

Clare Bowen

8th September 2018

After standout performances as part of the Nashville In Concert, Clare Bowen has confirmed solo UK dates including the 8th of September at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Change Your World - Glasgow

8th September 2018

Join the UK's leading motivational speakers at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on September 8th for the Change Your World Conference!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

8th September 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Rob Brydon - I Am Standing Up...

13th September 2018

Rob Brydon returns with 'I Am Standing Up...', his first stand up tour since 2009, catch him at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on September 13th!

Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

15th September 2018

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on September 15th for a fantastic evening of dance and song!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

15th September 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Trailer Park Boys

16th September 2018

The Trailer Park Boys are back in Glasgow with their new show 'A F#cked Up Evening With', catch them at the Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 16th September!

World Peace Public Meditation

21st September 2018

Join The Wee Retreat at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on September 21st to celebrate and acknowledge International Day of Peace 2018!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

22nd September 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Joan Armatrading

24th September 2018

Get ready for an evening with Joan Armatrading as she brings her solo tour to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 24th September.

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

29th September 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

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2nd October 2018

The Level 42 Eternity Tour 2018 kicks off at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 2nd October with support from The Blow Monkeys!

RAF in Concert Presents The Centenary Tour

3rd October 2018

You’ll be treated to a range of rousing military marches, toe-tapping big band numbers and timeless classical pieces in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Cliff Richard

5th October 2018

Cliff Richard's 60th Anniversary Tour comes to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 5th October!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

6th October 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited

8th October 2018

Former Genesis guitarist and prog legend Steve Hackett returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with an exciting new show!

At Last: The Etta James Story

10th October 2018

Starring the sensational Vika Bull, At Last tells the story of soul legend Etta James' turbulent life and features some of her most beloved songs! Catch it at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Caro Emerald

12th October 2018

Following 5 star reviews and sold out shows across the board, the gorgeous and stylish Caro Emerald is back with a brand new live UK tour, including a night at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

13th October 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Daniel O’Donnell

14th October 2018

Don't miss Daniel O’Donnell, one of the best loved artists of our time, at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

An Evening with 2 Lisbon Lions - Willie Wallace & Jim Craig

15th October 2018

JMCC Presents an evening with two Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace and Jim Craig at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 15th October!

Ry Cooder

16th October 2018

Catch American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film score composer, Ry Cooder at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 16th October!

Spectacular Classics

19th October 2018

Experience Ray Gubbay's sensational show of great classics, dazzling lasers and superb special effects when 'Spectacular Classics' returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 19th October!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

20th October 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Jive Talkin’ perform The Bee Gees

23rd October 2018

Jive Talkin are not simply another Bee Gees Tribute Band, they are THE very best Bee Gees Tribute Band catch them when they return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on October 23rd!

An Evening with Barcelona Bears - Colin Stein and Willie Johnston

25th October 2018

JMCC Presents an evening with two Barcelona Bears, Colin Stein and Willie Johnston at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 25th October!

Children’s Classic Concerts: Broomstick Ride

27th October 2018

Join Children's Classic Concerts and the RSNO for a hair-raising flying adventure at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this Halloween!

Glasgow’s Music Mile Tour

27th October 2018

Join Glasgow Music City Tours for a guided walking tour of venues past and present on Glasgow's Music Mile!

Nathan Carter

28th October 2018

Ireland's No.1 Country Singer Nathan Carter returns to Glasgow Concert Hall for a gig that will not disappoint on Sunday 28th October!

Sixties Gold

1st November 2018

Following last years’ successful tour, Sixties Gold returns with an even stronger line-up of artists that, between them, scored over 50 UK Top 30 hits!

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2nd November 2018

Perhaps the defining film of the turn of the millennium, Bridget Jones’s Diary, will be presented as never before with a full orchestra, at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on November 2nd!

Maximum Rhythm and Blues with The Manfreds & Very Special Guest Georgie Fame

4th November 2018

Join the legendary Manfreds and Georgie Fame at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for a fabulous evening of Rhythm and Blues nostalgia, and some of the greatest hits ever written!

The Drifters

8th November 2018

The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on November 8th!

The King is Back: Ben Portsmouth is Elvis

9th November 2018

With stunning costumes and superb musicianship don't miss one of the best Elvis tributes performing today at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Funbox: Rocking All Over The World

11th November 2018

Get ready to strut your funky stuff when Funbox bring their new show, Rocking All Over The World, to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

An Evening with King Crimson

12th November 2018

AEG Live Presents 'An Evening with King Crimson' at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 12th November!

Billy Ocean

14th November 2018

Don't miss the legend that is Billy Ocean when he returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on November 14th 2018!

Four Seasons by Candlelight

18th November 2018

Enjoy a sublime programme of 18th Century classics performed in an evocative candle-lit style setting when Four Seasons by Candlelight returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Gary Numan & the Skaparis Orchestra

20th November 2018

Gary Numan is back in Glasgow in November and this time he's bringing The Skaparis Orchestra with him!

Simply Sinatra

25th November 2018

Don't miss a sensational afternoon of music, song and dance celebrating Ol’ Blue Eyes himself at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

GRCH Presents: The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment ‘Pipedreams’

29th November 2018

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall presents The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with ‘Pipedreams’, come and absorb the sounds of the 18th century!

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5th December 2018

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The Osmonds’ Rock And Roll Christmas Spectacular

6th December 2018

Legendary group The Osmonds bring their Rock and Roll Christmas Spectacular to Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on December 6th 2018!

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ABBAMANIA

8th December 2018

Europe’s leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage, catch them at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in December!

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9th December 2018

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The Overtones

11th December 2018

The Overtones are back with a new tour – just in time for Christmas! Catch them at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 11th December!

John Wilson & the John Wilson Orchestra: At The Movies

12th December 2018

John Wilson’s 70-piece superstar orchestra returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on December 12th with their brand new show ‘At The Movies’!

Funbox: Once Upon A Christmas

14th December 2018 - 16th December 2018

‘Tis the season for some singalong silliness with Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo the Dog as Funbox present Once Upon A Christmas at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

A Christmas Cracker

23rd December 2018

Join the City of Glasgow Chorus and Orchestra for their annual festive extravaganza at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Elvis Lives

4th February 2019

For the first time in the UK - exclusively from Graceland – 'Elvis Lives' is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life!

Collabro

25th February 2019

The world’s most successful musical theatre group, Collabro are back on tour, catch them at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on February 25th!

Mike and The Mechanics

1st March 2019

Mike & The Mechanics bring their nationwide 'Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour' to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 1st March!

Anton and Erin: Dance Those Magical Musicals

24th March 2019

Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple, Anton and Erin, when they return to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with an exciting new show for 2019 celebrating musical theatre!

Rufus Wainwright

25th April 2019

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and composer Rufus Wainwright brings his ‘All These Poses Tour’ to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 25th April!

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

28th April 2019

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s ultimate homage to Fleetwood Mac, return to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with their 50th anniversary tour!

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