It will be a big year for gigs, with some of the world's best known musicians bringing their latest tours to Scotland.

To ensure you don't miss anything, here are some of the biggest shows that will visit in 2013.

We've also put together a list of some of the year's best television, music, film and literature highlights. To see these click on the links below.

 

Bruce Springsteen

Well-known for his hit packed, crowd pleasing three hour shows, the Boss will bring his Wrecking Ball tour to Hampden Park on June 18.

Tickets: £62.50

Robbie Williams

The former Take That singer will perform two shows at Glasgow's Hampden Park on June 25 and 26 in support of his latest album, Take the Crown.

Tickets: £55-£99

Sigur Ros

The Icelandic band return from their four year break to bring their unique atmospheric pop to Glasgow’s SECC on March 2.

Tickets: £27.50

Deftones

The Californian dream rockers will take to the stage at the Glasgow Barrowlands on March 3 in support of their seventh studio album, Koi No Yokan.

Tickets: £26.50

Alt-J

After winning the coveted Mercury Music Prize for their debut album, An Awesome Wave, the alternative indie quartet bring their show to Glasgow’s O2 ABC on May 6.

Tickets: £13.50

The Darkness

The Suffolk band will showcase their brand of infectious glam rock at the Glasgow Barrowlands on March 3.

Tickets: £25

One Direction

Currently the most successful boy band on the planet, One Direction are set to cause wuite a stir when they perform at Glasgow’s SECC on February 26, February 27 and April 13.

Ticket: £29-£37.50

The Stone Roses

The reformed Mancunian indie group continue their resurrection with a show at Glasgow Green on June 15.

Tickets: £55

Rita Ora

The singer who has been called the British Rihanna will showcase songs from her number one debut album, Ora, when she plays Glasgow’s O2 ABC on January 30.

Tickets: £17.50

Meatloaf

Bidding a last goodbye before retiring, the Canadian singer has promised to play his most famous album, Bat Out of Hell, in full during his final farewell tour at Glasgow’s SECC on April 7.

Tickets: £50.75-£61

 

 

 

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