The band, best known for their 1988 UK number one hit Don’t Turn Around, will open their 2027 Roots & Soul UK tour at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday, April 30.
The tour promises a night of reggae and soul anthems, with special guests The Real Thing also set to perform.
Formed in London’s Ladbroke Grove in 1974, Aswad have long been recognised as one of the UK’s most influential reggae bands, helping to bring Caribbean music into the mainstream.
They have worked with reggae icons including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear and Bunny Wailer.
The band found early success with tracks such as Back To Africa and Love Fire, before achieving mainstream fame with Don’t Turn Around.
Other hits include Give A Little Love, Shine, Beauty’s Only Skin Deep and Next To You.
The current line-up is led by Sulaiman Gaye-Clarke, son of founding member Drummie Zeb, who has been part of the band for more than 20 years.
Joining Aswad on stage will be soul group The Real Thing, known for hits including You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Can You Feel The Force.
The Marley Experience, a tribute to Bob Marley, will also perform, and a Mi-Soul DJ will entertain the crowd throughout the night.
Pre-sale tickets will be available from 9am on Wednesday, November 4.
General ticket sales will begin at 9am on Friday, November 6.
