Big City Festival
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The third Big City Festival is scheduled for 29 August 2026 at Queens Park Recreational Ground in Glasgow. Curated by Mogwai, the all-day festival features performances from label mates, friends and peers.
The third edition of Big City, an all day festival curated by Glasgow’s own Mogwai, will feature performances from label mates, friends and peers of the band across two stages. Returning to the site of the 2024 event, there will also be a full selection of licenced bars and food trucks. “We are incredibly proud to bring the big city festival back to Glasgow for a third year. There are some incredible bands playing this year and we look forward to presenting this brilliant lineup.” - Stuart Braithwaite In addition, Big City welcomes the influential English space rock band Spiritualized. Their music blends psychedelic rock, gospel, and orchestral elements into expansive, emotional soundscapes. Super Furry Animals / Spiritualized / The Twilight Sad /Brìghde Chaimbeul /Curlew / Moin / Pollyfromthedirt /Rich(ard) Dawson / RÓIS / The Wran
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Big City Festival takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026.
Big City Festival is held at Queens Park Recreational Ground Queen's Park Recreational Ground Queens Drive, Glasgow South Side in Glasgow.
Tickets for Big City Festival can be booked via ticketmaster.evyy.net using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Big City Festival
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The third Big City Festival is scheduled for 29 August 2026 at Queens Park Recreational Ground in Glasgow. Curated by Mogwai, the all-day festival features performances from label mates, friends and peers.
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Organiser’s full description
The third edition of Big City, an all day festival curated by Glasgow’s own Mogwai, will feature performances from label mates, friends and peers of the band across two stages. Returning to the site of the 2024 event, there will also be a full selection of licenced bars and food trucks. “We are incredibly proud to bring the big city festival back to Glasgow for a third year. There are some incredible bands playing this year and we look forward to presenting this brilliant lineup.” - Stuart Braithwaite In addition, Big City welcomes the influential English space rock band Spiritualized. Their music blends psychedelic rock, gospel, and orchestral elements into expansive, emotional soundscapes. Super Furry Animals / Spiritualized / The Twilight Sad /Brìghde Chaimbeul /Curlew / Moin / Pollyfromthedirt /Rich(ard) Dawson / RÓIS / The Wran
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Big City Festival?
Big City Festival takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026.
Where is Big City Festival taking place?
Big City Festival is held at Queens Park Recreational Ground Queen's Park Recreational Ground Queens Drive, Glasgow South Side in Glasgow.
How do I get tickets for Big City Festival?
Tickets for Big City Festival can be booked via ticketmaster.evyy.net using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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