The calendars have only just turned into January but there is already a packed line-up of gigs set to take place in Glasgow during 2017.

The city will welcome some of the biggest acts on the planet over the next 12 months, as well as a host of other top talent, at venues big and small.

Here’s 10 gigs not to be missed.

Laura Marling and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, January 19

Celtic Connections always brightens up the January gloom, and this year’s festival opens with an absolute cracker of a show. Laura Marling will rework material from all of her albums with the aid of the SSO in a unique one-off show, meaning a fresh take on one of the country’s most talented songwriters. She then returns, on her own, to the O2 ABC in March.

Black Sabbath, SSE Hydro, January 24

This is apparently the final curtain for one of rock music’s most influential acts, and their tour has already weaved its way around most of the world before arriving here. It’s a chance to say farewell to Ozzy Osbourne and company, and watch the legends blast their way through the likes of Paranoid one last time.

Drake, SSE Hydro, January 25/26

Glasgow will be the second city to see Drake’s Boy Meets World tour, behind only Amsterdam, as the Canadian star brings his chart-topping album Views to Europe. A spectacular production is all but certain, as well as material from his upcoming More Life project. Maybe he’ll bring J-Lo along too.

The View, King Tut’s, February 19-24

It’s hard to believe the View have been going strong for a decade. The always rowdy and rambunctious Dundonians are marking the occasion by taking over King Tut’s for six nights – the first time any band has managed that. Expect career-spanning sets and crowds going absolutely mental every night.

Bruno Mars, SSE Hydro, April 12/13

Still one of pop’s biggest stars, Bruno Mars previous Glasgow appearances have seen deliver dazzling arena shows. April’s two night stint should be no different, as he supports the 90s R n B flavoured 24K Magic, which was released last year and continues to fire through dancefloor friendly pop.

The Stone Roses, Hampden Park, June 25

The novelty of the Stone Roses comeback has now worn off, although their appeal hasn’t. A Hampden summer date will no doubt provide all the hits, classics from their era-defining debut album and the chance to marvel at the fact Ian Brown’s voice actually seems to be a bit better these days. However will there be more new songs, or even an album, in store too?

Green Day, Bellahouston Park, July 4

An Independence Day treat for lovers of American punk rock, as Green Day return to Scotland. This time they’re supporting their 12th album, last year’s Revolution Radio, but there will be plenty of old classics too, and, you’d imagine, some scathing political commentary on Donald Trump and the current state of their homeland. They’ll be backed up on the day by another group of punk legends, Rancid.

ZZ Top, O2 Academy, July 26

The bearded sharp dressed men bring their Southern boogie back to Glasgow. It’s the first time they’ve played the city in many years, although they’ve been coming here since the days of the Apollo. And the band’s principles haven’t changed too much since then – this will be a proper old fashioned rock n’roll show, the sort of which was captured on the band’s live album last year.

Bros, SSE Hydro, August 27

The announcement that Bros were getting back together was preceded by the claim it was the biggest reunion in pop history. That’s just a bit over the top, but demand for their arena tour shows there’s plenty of fans wanting Luke and Matt Goss to take them back to 1989. The siblings are promising an “outrageously enjoyable” show with a few special guests.

Little Mix, SSE Hydro, October 19

Perhaps ticket sales for the pop foursome’s Glasgow shows will be affected by the ludicrous, hilarious spat between their fans and Rangers supporters over the Christmas number one. It’s unlikely, though – the quartet are still one of the biggest chart acts in the country, and are now polished arena performers with a hefty amount of hits to play.

Jonathan Geddes