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The Ovo Hydro

About The OVO Hydro

Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way, Glasgow West End G3 8YW
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The OVO Hydro is a purpose-built entertainment venue in Glasgow. Opened in September 2013, it has a seating capacity of 12,000 and is one of the busiest indoor arenas in the world.

The OVO Hydro hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, and conventions. It has welcomed some of the biggest names in music, such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé. The venue has also hosted major sporting events, such as the 2015 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

In addition to its world-class events, the OVO Hydro is also a beautiful architectural landmark. The building was designed by Foster + Partners, one of the world's leading architectural firms. The OVO Hydro is located on the banks of the River Clyde, and its sleek design complements the surrounding cityscape.

If you are looking for a world-class entertainment experience, the OVO Hydro is the place for you. With its state-of-the-art facilities and diverse programming, the OVO Hydro is the perfect venue for any event.

Upcoming Events at The OVO Hydro

Paul Smith: Pablo

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is bringing his biggest and funniest tour yet, Pablo, to Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Peter Kay

Selected dates between 18th April 2025 - 4th April 2026

One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay, will bring his first live tour in twelve years to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow!

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Kylie

Selected dates between 16th May 2025 - 6th June 2025

Global icon Kylie has announced that her highly anticipated 'Tension Tour' will come to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 16th May and Friday 6th June!

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Lionel Richie

4th June 2025

Get ready to party all night long when music legend Lionel Richie brings his 'Say Hello To The Hits' Arena Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 4th June!

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Kip Moore

5th June 2025

Multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter Kip Moore returns to Glasgow with his Solitary Tracks World Tour, don't miss him live at the OVO Hydro on Thursday 5th June!

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Pulp

7th June 2025

Pulp have announced a UK arena tour for Summer 2025 which will see them play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 7th June!

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Nelly

9th June 2025

Multi-platinum, multi-diamond-selling, 3x Grammy-winning music superstar, entertainer, and entrepreneur Nelly will bring his Where The Party At Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 9th June!

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

13th June 2025

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 13th June.

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Santana

18th June 2025

Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced they will bring the Oneness Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 18th June!

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TTF

21st June 2025

TTF return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 21st June with support from Alice Deejay, Basshunter, DJ Sammy, Ultrabeat and more!

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Diana Ross

25th June 2025

Experience the Queen of Motown live! The legendary Diana Ross will bring her A Symphonic Celebration to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on 25th June accompanied by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

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Iron Maiden

30th June 2025

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have announced they'll bring their 50th Anniversary 'Fear Of The Dark' tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 30th June!

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Alanis Morissette

5th July 2025

Grammy Award-winning Alanis Morissette is bringing her world tour to Glasgow! Don't miss your chance to hear all the hits live at the OVO Hydro on Saturday 5th July!

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Billie Eilish

7th July 2025 - 8th July 2025

GRAMMY Award winning artist and songwriter, Billie Eilish will bring the 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' World tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro in July 2025!

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The Doobie Brothers

11th July 2025

Grammy award-winning icons The Doobie Brothers will kick off their Walk This Road Tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 11th July!

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AEW: Dynamite & Collision

20th August 2025

AEW will make its Scottish debut for a very special dual taping of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 20th August!

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Tom Grennan

11th September 2025

Multi-platinum-selling powerhouse vocalist, Tom Grennan, has confirmed he'll return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 11th September with his GRENNAN '25 arena tour!

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Dude Perfect - CANCELLED

15th September 2025

YouTube sensations, Dude Perfect, are taking their wildly successful arena tour international with their Dude Perfect Panda-Monium World Tour which stops off at the OVO Hydro on September 15th!

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Monster Jam Ramped Up!

19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Prepare for high-octane thrills when Monster Jam Ramped Up! returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro between the 19th and 21st of September... don't miss ramped up fun for the whole family!

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OneRepublic

23rd September 2025

Grammy nominated OneRepublic have announced that they'll return to Glasgow on Tuesday 23rd September as part of their Escape To Europe tour featuring special guest Ella Henderson!

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Pierce The Veil

26th September 2025

San Diego's Pierce The Veil will bring their global 'I Can't Hear You' headline tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 26th September!

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Skipinnish

27th September 2025

Celebrated Celtic rock band Skipinnish have announced a headline show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 27th September 2025 as they continue their quarter-century celebrations!

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Simply Red

28th September 2025

Simply Red are pleased to announce they will tour the UK in 2025 to celebrate their 40th anniversary including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on September 28th!

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Darius Rucker

30th September 2025

Country superstar Darius Rucker will bring an unforgettable night of Country music to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 30th September with special guests Jake Owen and The Shrines!

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Busted vs McFly

Selected dates between 2nd October 2025 - 3rd November 2025

Two of the most loved and successful British bands, McFly and Busted go head-to-head on 2025's biggest and most unmissable tour, which includes three nights at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Kane Brown

5th October 2025

Global superstar Kane Brown will bring The High Road Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 5th October with special guests Dasha and Dylan Schneider!

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Katy Perry

7th October 2025

Powerhouse pop provocateur Katy Perry has announced she will bring The Lifetimes Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 7th October!

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John Bishop: 25 Years Of Stand Up

9th October 2025

Comedy superstar John Bishop embarks on his tenth stand-up tour to celebrate his incredible 25-year career, don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 9th October!

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Deacon Blue

10th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

Deacon Blue return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro for two nights in October with their The Great Western Road Trip tour!

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Giants Live World Tour Finals

18th October 2025

12 of the STRONGEST men on the planet! 7 EPIC events! 1 JAW-DROPPING Tour Finale! Don't miss the Giants Live World Tour Finals at The OVO Hydro, Glasgow on Saturday 18th October!

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Tom Odell

26th October 2025

Tom Odell will bring the Wonderful Life Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 26th October with special guests Chance Pena and Katie Gregson-MacLeod!

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Disturbed

28th October 2025

Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed has announced The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour which will see them perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 28th October with special guests Megadeath!

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Benson Boone

30th October 2025

Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone has announced his autumn 2025 American Heart tour will stop off at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 30th October!

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HAIM

31st October 2025

HAIM have announced details of a UK arena tour in support of their fourth album, I quit, which will see them headline Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 31st October!

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Marti Pellow

1st November 2025

Marti Pellow has announced a thrilling night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 1st November, marking a monumental 30 years since the release of his timeless hit, Love Is All Around!

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Brett Young

2nd November 2025

Diamond-selling recording artist Brett Young will bring his Back To Basics World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 2nd November!

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JLS

6th November 2025

The JLS heart will beat again when they bring The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 6th November with support from special guest Example!

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The Australian Pink Floyd

8th November 2025

The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 8th November to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album 'Wish You Were Here'.

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Volbeat

10th November 2025

Volbeat have announced they will bring their 'Greatest Of All Tours' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 10th November with special guests Bush and Gel!

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Bastille

11th November 2025

Indie-pop icons Bastille have announced a huge UK arena tour, celebrating 'Songs From The First 15 Years', don't miss them live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 11th November!

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Sonny Fodera

15th November 2025

BRIT Award-nominated DJ and producer Sonny Fodera has announced his biggest UK tour to date this year, returning with a very special live show, he'll perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on 15th November!

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Five

Selected dates between 16th November 2025 - 25th November 2025

Multi-platinum selling band Five are finally back together again, reuniting with all five members for a massive UK arena tour which includes two nights at Glasgow's OVO Hydro in November!

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The Offspring

18th November 2025

The Offspring will bring their Supercharged Worldwide in '25 tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 18th November with support from special guests Simple Plan!

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Lorde

19th November 2025

Alt-pop icon Lorde announces UK headline tour which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 19th November with support from Nilüfer Yana and Jim-E Stack!

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Halestorm

21st November 2025

The Pennsylvania-based four-piece Halestorm have announced a global tour in support of sixth studio album, EVEREST, don't miss them live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 21st November!

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Callum Beattie

22nd November 2025

Callum Beattie is set to play the biggest show of his life – headlining Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 22nd November!

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Hans Zimmer

24th November 2025

Celebrated composer and producer Hans Zimmer will bring his 2025 tour Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 24th November!

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The Hives

26th November 2025

Rock sensations, The Hives will bring their Forever Forever World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 26 November!

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my bloody valentine

27th November 2025

my bloody valentine announce their long-awaited return to the UK with three headline shows this November, including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 27th!

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Mumford & Sons

2nd December 2025

Mumford & Sons return with a huge UK arena tour which will see them play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 2nd December!

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Jamiroquai

3rd December 2025

In 2025, the legendary Jamiroquai brings The Heels of Steel tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 3rd December!

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Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics

4th December 2025

Revered DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend, Pete Tong has announced the return of Ibiza Classics to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 4th December!

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

5th December 2025

One of the world's best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 5th December 2025!

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Madness

6th December 2025

One of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness announce their 'Hits Parade' which stops off at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 6th December with special guests Squeeze!

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Wolf Alice

7th December 2025

Seminal British band Wolf Alice have announced a headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album The Clearing, which includes a night at the OVO Hydro on December 7th!

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Ice Nine Kills

9th December 2025

Metalcore titans Ice Nine Kills will bring their 'A Work Of Art' tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 9th December with special guests Creeper & The Devil Wears Prada!

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Amy Macdonald

11th December 2025 - 12th December 2025

Amy Macdonald has announced a major UK and European tour which will include two massive homecoming shows at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December!

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Hoolie In The Hydro

13th December 2025

Don't miss a massive evening of entertainment when Hoolie In The Hydro returns with an all-star line-up featuring some of the top names on the Scottish music scene on Saturday 13th December!

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Gladiators Live

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Gladiators Ready! For the first time ever, the Gladiators Live Tour is here to electrify the UK with an unmissable, high-octane live event! Don't miss it at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!

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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

28th December 2025

The WORLDS BIGGEST PRODUCTIONS present a brand-new, breathtaking Cirque staging of the Wicked Wizard of Oz at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 28th December!

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Jason Derulo

29th January 2026

Global superstar Jason Derulo has announced his return to the UK and Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 29th January as part of his The Last Dance tour!

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James Arthur

4th February 2026

James Arthur has announced he will bring 'The Pisces World Tour' to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 4th February!

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Motionless In White

5th February 2026

American metalcore outfit Motionless In White will headline Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 5th February!

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Kesha

11th March 2026

Pop royalty, singer-songwriter Kesha heads out on tour with her iconic, chart-topping catalogue! Don't miss her live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 11th March!

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Country 2 Country

13th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

Country To Country, the UK & Ireland's largest contemporary country music festival will return to the OVO Hydro Glasgow for 2026 between the 13th & 15th March!

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The World of Hans Zimmer

6th October 2026

Powerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. Experience The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension when it comes to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 6th October 2026!

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