In 2022 Scotland’s events and entertainment industries started getting back on their feet after two years of pandemic cancellations and restrictions.
With social distancing and lockdowns looking unlikely to return, 2023 will see theatres, cinemas, arenas and clubs packed with people enjoying a whole range of exciting gigs, shows and festivals.
Here are 10 events we’re excited about – from cycling to comedy.
. Events
Some of the events set to attract huge crowds in Scotland during 2023. Photo: Getty Images
. The Boss returns to Scotland
Bruce Springsteen will be playing Edinburgh's BT Murrayfield Stadium alongside the E-Street Band on Tuesday, May 30. It will be the New Jersey megastar's first concert in Scotland since playing Hampden Stadium in 2016 as part of The River Tour. Expect the usual sprawling career-spanning set - and requests taken from the crowd. Photo: VALERIE MACON
. There's been a murder!
The Bloody Scotland festival has been celebrating Scotland's hugely successful crime writing scene for a decade now - with the 2022 event welcoming the likes of Irvine Welsh, Anne Cleeves and Stephen King to Stirling's Tolbooth, either virtually or in person. It will be returning once more in 2023, being held from September 15-17. Photo: Jack Taylor
9. Cheer on Scotland
WIth the Rugby World Cup taking place in France later in the year, all eyes will be on the Six Nations competition to see who will be the leading European hope. Murrayfield Stadium will host three games: Scotland v Wales on February 11 at 4.45pm, Scotland v Ireland on March 12 at 3pm, and Scotland v Italy on March 18 at 12.30pm. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
10. A taste of Scotland
Held at Edinburgh's Ingliston, The Royal Highland Show is Scotland’s largest outdoor event, selling around 200,000 tickets in it's 200th anniversary year in 2022. The four day showcase of the best of Scotland's food, farming and rural life will take place from Thursday, June 22 - Sunday, June 25 in 2023. Early bird tickets are now available from the event website. Photo: National World