Music Events in Glasgow in May 2025
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Events in Glasgow
St Bride’s Organ Recitals
St Brides beautiful William Hill organ, nearly 160 years old, has been restored to its former glory! Join them for a monthly recital from a selection of experienced and talented organists.
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Taylormania
Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see at The Pavilion Theatre!
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Dance by Daylight with Bandeoke!
Daytime events are the way forward. Party in the afternoon and be in your bed before midnight!
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ABBA Party Night
Stunningly authentic costumes and great audience interaction have firmly established this show as Scotland's number one live ABBA Party!
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A Tribute to The Music of Madonna & Whitney by Roberta Childs
Roberta Childs gives an energetic and exciting show, performing hits from Madonna and Whitney, guaranteed to raise the temperature in any room!
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A Night Of Lionel Richie & Motown Classics
Enjoy a night of Lionel Richie hits and Motown classics courtesy of Ralph Petersen at The Ferry!
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David Gray
David Gray will bring his Past & Present World Tour to Glasgow's SEC Armadillo for two dates in March and May 2025!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!
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Charlie Cunningham
Charlie Cunningham has announced a major headline tour for 2025 including a night at Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 1st May!
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Clearwater Creedence Revival
Clearwater Creedence Revival are coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 1st May with the ultimate 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain' 55th Anniversary Tour!
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Alabaster DePlume
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, poet, and songwriter Alabaster DePlume has announced a night at Mono on Friday 2nd May!
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SCO 2024/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante
Lorenza Borrani teams up with SCO Principal Violist Max Mandel in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia concertante.
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Mods May Day
Glasgow's very own Target Street and the electrifying Square Go's will take the stage at The Ferry for MODS May Day!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Music Of John Williams
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 3rd May!
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Steve Steinman’s Eternal Love - The Musical
Steve Steinman celebrates 22 years of his epic Vampires Rock chronicles with a new beginning and chapter as he brings his brand-new original rock musical Eternal Love to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Retro music collective Postmodern Jukebox return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 4th May with their Moonlight & Magic tour!
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West End Country & Western Dance
Glasgow's newest Country & Western hoe down comes to Websters Theatre, Kelvinbridge on Sunday 4th May!
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Twenty One Pilots
Grammy-Award winning band, Twenty One Pilots, have announced they'll bring their 2025 Clancy World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 5th May!
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Austin Stambaugh
Ohio balladeer and story writer Austin Stambaugh is set to headline The Glad Cafe on Tuesday 6th May as part of The Fallen Angels Club!
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Daniel O’Donnell
Don't miss Daniel O'Donnell, one of the best loved artists of our time, when he returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 7th May!
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BBC SSO 2024/25: Thursday Night Series - Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony
Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising master-piece that stirs the soul when the BBC SSO perform Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony!
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Supergrass
Supergrass return to The Barrowlands to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, I Should Coco, by performing the album in full, before an encore of their greatest hits!
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SCO 2024/25: Yeol Eum Son plays Beethoven
Yeol Eum Son makes a welcome return with Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto, in a concert that reaches its climax with Haydn's 'Nelson' Mass.
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Absolute Elvis
Scotland's very own multi-award winning Johnny Lee Memphis will be performing in the Absolute Elvis show when it returns to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 10th May!
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Made In Liverpool - Beatles Tribute
Catch Beatles tribute and residents of the world famous Cavern Club, Made In Liverpool, when they return to Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 10th May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Night-Sky-Blue
Håkan Hardenberger performs the Scottish premier of night-sky-blue at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 10th May!
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STIPE - The Best of REM
NNE proudly presents STIPE, the definitive tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock music - R.E.M, at Charlie's Loft on Saturday 10th May!
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Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance
Seize your chance to see the world's most famous ice dancing duo, Torvill & Dean perform together on ice at the OVO Hydro, before they retire from skating for good!
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Bradley Simpson
Singer-songwriter Bradley Simpson heads out on an exciting new chapter in his already stellar career when he brings his upcoming tour to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 11th May!
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Gregory Porter
Catch Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, at the SEC Glasgow on Sunday 11th May!
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Robben Ford
Legendary guitarist Robben Ford is set to make a triumphant return to the UK with a series of highly anticipated live performances, including a date at Oran Mor on Sunday 11th May!
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Bryan Adams
Multi platinum-selling Canadian rocker Bryan Adams returns to the UK in 2025 with his Roll With The Punches world tour, don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 13th May!
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Jerron Paxton
Performing his latest debut album, Things Done Changed, don't miss Jerron Paxton live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 13th May!
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Panic Shack
Panic Shack will bring their 'Don't Quit Your Day Job' tour to Glasgow's King Tut's on Tuesday 13th May!
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Soccer Mommy
Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, has become one of indie rock's most interesting and beloved artists of the last decade! Don't miss her live at SWG3 Glasgow on Tuesday 13th May!
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway's outrageous smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow in May!
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Liang Lawrence
Singer-songwriter Liang Lawrence has announced a short run of headline dates which will see her perform at Glasgow's King Tut's on Wednesday 14th May!
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Scottish Opera - Trial By Jury
With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing!
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Robin Trower
Legendary guitarist Robin Trower is BACK and ready to light up stages across the UK! Don't miss him live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 15th May!
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Scottish Opera - Access The Merry Widow
Scottish Opera's accessible afternoon performances make coming to a favourite opera as easy and stress-free as possible – keeping the drama on stage where it belongs!
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Kick-Ass Country with Delta Smoak
Don't miss the chance to experience this fantastic blend of classic and contemporary country hits all in one electrifying evening!
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SCO 2024/25: Benedetti Plays Brahms
Nicola Benedetti joins charismatic Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev for an end-of-Season celebration full of romance and adventure.
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Steven Wilson
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and one of the most eclectic and prolific artists in rock music, Steven Wilson will bring his new tour to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 16th May!
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The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute
Fast becoming recognised as the UK's premiere Depeche Mode tribute band, don't miss The Devout live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 16th May!
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Country Hits Live
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music!
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Foo Fighters GB
Foo Fighters GB will bring the most authentic and genuine recreation of a Foo Fighters gig in the tribute world to The Classic Grand on Saturday 17th May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Wagner’s Ring Symphony
This orchestral 'adventure' with the RSNO gives you a taste of Wagner's Ring Symphony – all its majesty, power and drama – in just over an hour!
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Scissor Sisters
To celebrate 20 years of their iconic debut album, Scissor Sisters have announced a huge UK tour which will see them play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 17th May with support from Alison Goldfrapp!
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BBC SSO 2024/25: Afternoon Performance - Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1
A young artist embarks on a lifelong voyage, narrated by BBC SSO and conductor Tito Muñoz. Pianist Alim Beisembayev, a luminous talent, is the soloist.
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Magic Queen
Magic Queen's ability to recreate Queen live performances is something truly special! Don't miss them live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 18th May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Schubert’s Cello Quintet
Join five RSNO musicians for a truly memorable afternoon as they perform Schubert's String Quintet in C major!
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The Christians
The Christians will be playing their well known back catalogue and one or two favourites selected from newer albums when they perform live at Saint Luke's on Sunday 18th May!
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The Australian Bee Gees Show
Having performed to over 1 million people in sold out theatres and concert halls across the globe, The Australian Bee Gees Show is coming to the SEC Armadillo on Monday 19th May!
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses return with an extensive 2025 UK and EU Spring/Summer tour which will see them headline The Garage Glasgow on Tuesday 20th May!
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Rich(ard) Dawson
The avant-garde Northumbrian folk storyteller Richard Dawson returns to Saint Luke's in support of his new album End of the Middle!
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BBC SSO 2024/25: Thursday Night Series - Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony
Majestic swans take flight and Finland's greatest composer unleashes a spine-tingling melody that fills your heart with hope at the BBC SSO's closing night of their 2024/25 season!
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Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Man in the Mirror is the brand new, must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 22nd May!
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Scottish Ballet: The Crucible
Scottish Ballet return to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!
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The Selecter
2-Tone legends The Selecter have announced a string of Scottish dates, catch them live when they return to Glasgow's QMU on Thursday 22nd May!
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Tate McRae
Tate McRae will bring the Miss Possessive Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 23rd May with special guest Benee!
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That’ll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!
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The Nightingales
Underground post-punk legends The Nightingales head to Stereo Glasgow for a headline show on Friday 23rd May!
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour which kicks off in Glasgow at the SEC Armadillo on Saturday 24th May!
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Spiders On Mars - Tribute To David Bowie
The Ferry, in association with Spiders On Mars, presents a Glasgow tribute to the man loved by so many... David Bowie!
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DECADES - A Journey Through Time with The StereoBeats
Travel through the ages and experience the evolution of music like never before with The StereoBeats at The Ferry on Sunday 25th May!
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Scotty McCreery
Country star Scotty McCreery announces his long-awaited return to the UK next year, with headline dates across May including a night at The Barrowlands on Sunday 25th!
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Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, the ultimate pop concert, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Alexandra Kay
American country artist Alexandra Kay will headline SWG3 Glasgow on Tuesday 27th May with All I've Ever Known: The Tour!
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Aljaž and Janette: A Night To Remember
A Night to Remember, the brand-new show from Strictly favourites Aljaž Škorjanec & Janette Manrara, is coming to Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 27th May!
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Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him so Well
Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will bring his extraordinary live musical theatre event, My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well to Glasgow!
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Wunderhorse
Wunderhorse will play their biggest shows to date in celebration of their latest album, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 27th May!
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The Roy Orbison Story
Get ready for a night of solid gold hits when Barry Steele and an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers bring The Roy Orbison Story to The Pavilion Theatre on Wednesday 28th May!
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Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks celebrates her illustrious award winning career in music with the Long Farewell Tour which will see her perform at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 29th May!
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The Lumineers
The Lumineers return to the UK in 2025 as part of their largest tour to date, don't miss them live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 29th May!
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The Sherlocks
English indie-rockers The Sherlocks have announced a headline show at SWG3 Glasgow on Friday 30th May!
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The World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor
Join Chris Connor and his band as they recreate ELVIS at his very best at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 30th May!
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Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, The Creator has announced he'll bring his 2025 world tour, in support of his album CHROMAKOPIA, to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Young American violinist Randall Goosby, the RSNO's Artist in Residence, will perform Mendelssohn's magical Violin Concerto at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 31st May!
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Music Events in East Renfrewshire
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Glasgow South Concert Series
Glasgow South Concert Series sees talented musicians perform quality live music in a beautiful southside sanctuary on Saturdays throughout the year!
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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow
Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Festival Theatre!
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Crooners
Crooners return to Scotland in May with their rip-roaring comedy music show chock full of crooner classics... don't miss it at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 10th!
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
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LiveWire - The AC/DC Show
Don't miss LiveWire, the hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, when they return to Rothes Halls on 31st May!
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Inspiral Carpets
Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets return to PJ Molloys on Saturday 24th May!
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Showaddywaddy
Get yourself a-boppin’ when Showaddywaddy return to The Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Saturday 10th May!
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Cinema: Wagner’s Die Walkure
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Airdrie Town Hall screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!
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It’s A Beautiful Noise
Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world's greatest ever singer songwriters, in It's A Beautiful Noise! Catch him at Airdrie Town Hall in May!
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A Night At The Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 30th May with A Night At The Musicals!
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SPACE
Absolute Brit-Pop legends SPACE will play the Bungalow Paisley on Friday 16th May!
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Definitely Oasis
Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!
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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of Paisley Abbey!
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Club 80’S
Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it comes to The Albert Halls, Stirling!
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