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Music in Dundee

Live listings, featured venues and a local guide to music nights in Dundee, Tayside.

Dundee is one of Scotland's key destinations for music, with a live scene spanning historic halls, independent clubs and pop-up spaces across the city. Whether you're a resident planning a weeknight out or a visitor building an itinerary around a headline show, this page keeps every upcoming music event in Dundee in one place — updated daily.

Scotland has one of the most passionate live music scenes in Europe. From sold-out arena nights in Glasgow to intimate folk sessions in a Highland pub, the country stages tens of thousands of gigs every year and the audiences are famously loud. Nearby Events tracks live music across every Scottish region so you can find a Tuesday-night jazz club, a stadium tour, a traditional ceilidh or a lunchtime organ recital in the same search.

For a wider look at the city, our Dundee events guide covers everything from festivals to family days out. For more on the art form, see our Scotland-wide music guide.

Upcoming music in Dundee

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Popular venues in Dundee

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Music highlights through the year

Celtic Connections & Burns season

Winter

January in Glasgow is dominated by Celtic Connections, the world's largest winter folk festival, while Burns Night sparks trad sessions in every corner of the country.

Emerging artist tours

Spring

Spring is prime touring season for BBC Introducing and Scottish Album of the Year long-listed artists, with small-venue tours criss-crossing the country.

TRNSMT and festival weekends

Summer

Glasgow Green hosts TRNSMT, while Highland Games weekends, Belladrum and countless seaside stages fill the calendar from June to August.

Album tours and jazz weekends

Autumn

Autumn brings the biggest UK album tours to the arenas, plus jazz weekends in Edinburgh and Dundee for something more intimate.

Music in other Scottish cities

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Music in Dundee — FAQs

Where can I see music in Dundee?

Dundee hosts music events across a mix of dedicated venues, arts centres and pubs. Featured venues below plus the live listings on this page cover the current schedule.

How often are new music events added?

Nearby Events refreshes Dundee listings daily from our data partners and direct venue submissions, so check back regularly for new gigs and shows.

Where can I find live music in Scotland tonight?

Filter Nearby Events by date and category on the events page — you'll see every gig currently listed across Scottish venues for that night, from arena shows to open-mic nights.

Are Scottish gigs generally standing or seated?

Both. Rock, indie and electronic shows are usually standing, while classical, jazz and folk are often seated. Individual event pages state the format under 'What to expect'.