Celtic Connections
Summer Nights at the Bandstand - Idlewild
- Tickets
-
£45.74 (includes booking fee and restoration fund)
- Box office telephone
- Dates and times
-
Thursday 13th Aug 2026
6:30pm
- Age
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets on sale: 9am, Friday 23rd January 2026
Regular Music presents
Summer Nights at the Bandstand 2026
Idlewild
plus special guests
Doors: 6.30pm
Cult Scottish Alternative rock band Idlewild return for their first full UK tour in six years. Formed thirty years ago in Edinburgh by vocalist Roddy Woomble, Guitarist Rod Jones and Drummer Colin Newton, the band have released nine studio albums and toured worldwide as a headline act, alongside as support to REM, U2 and Pearl Jam amongst others. For the last decade Idlewild’s line up has been completed by multi instrumentalists Andrew Mitchell on bass and Luciano Rossi on Keyboards.
Initially gaining a fanbase and reputation in the late 90’s for their raucous and chaotic live performances (with NME famously comparing their love sound to ‘A flight of stairs falling down a flight of stairs’) Idlewild’s punk rock sound evolved naturally over several albums into a unique, richly melodic alternative rock which took them into the UK mainstream for several years. Later albums introduced elements of both art rock and folk rock to their classic sound, always underpinned by Woomble’s poetic lyrics and consummate gift for melody.
Idlewild influence on Scottish music is undeniable, and their live shows provide (according to The Guardian) - ‘…a well-judged reminder of their ingrained class, and successfully reignites a back catalogue so rich in great choruses even some of its choruses have choruses’
Regular Music’s annual Summer Nights festival, which runs from the end of July into August each year, has become a firm favourite with music fans and scooped the Unesco City of Music Best Live Event at the Scottish Music Awards in 2017.
Gates for Summer Nights at the Bandstand open each night at 6.30pm with draft bars serving a range of drinks including Birra Moretti lager and a selection of delicious street food available.
Booking Information
A 12% booking fee is included in the ticket price, as advertised. At check-out this fee will be shown separately for receipt purposes and to ensure the face value of your ticket is correct. Prices are subject to change. Prices may vary on the night of a show. Transactions fees may vary depending on event.
Dispatch Charges
E-tickets - Free of charge
Fulfilment Fee - £1.95
Transaction Charges apply as follows
- Online up to £1.50
- Phone up to £1.75
- Counter/in person: Free
View the full Ticket Purchase Policy.
Restoration fund
From 1 September 2024, for any new events going on sale at our Concert Halls venues (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket and Kelvingrove Bandstand), a new Restoration Fund of £1.50 per ticket may be added at checkout. View the full Restoration Fund T&Cs.
Tickets Booking Line
Lines open Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). Please check opening hours over any Bank Holiday period.
Accessible toilets
For any access queries please contact 0141 353 8000
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Wheelchair access
Elevated platform for large events and stage front designated area accessed from Kelvingrove Park. For any access queries please contact 0141 353 8050.
Cafe or restaurant
Only at select events
Parking
On street metered and nearby metered car park
Location Map
If you are planning an event and looking for a location with a ‘wow’ factor, look no further than this unique venue with endless quirky charm. Visit the Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre's venue hire web page to find out more.