Music events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Music events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
PROMOTED EVENT
Elvis Costello and the Imposters
24th June 2018
The legendary Elvis Costello & The Imposters will be performing at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 24th June.
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Ben Howard
28th June 2018
Singer-songwriter, musician and composer Ben Howard comes to the Playhouse for one night only on Thursday 28th June!
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The Waterboys
29th June 2018
The Waterboys have added more dates to their 2018 spring tour and are coming to Edinburgh Playhouse on 29th June.
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Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds
18th June 2018
Look forward to a fascinating encounter between great music and great literature featuring two masters of their art. Read more
Soundhouse: The Foo Birds
18th June 2018
The Soundhouse Organisation presents 8-piece funk/soul band 'The Foo Birds' at Traverse Theatre on 18th June. Read more
Directors’ Recital Prize
19th June 2018
Join St Mary's Music School for the thrilling final of the prestigious Directors’ Recital Prize, now in its 18th year. Read more
Sonnet Youth
19th June 2018
A literary rave bringing together poets, authors, rappers, comedians and musicians for a night of no holds barred performances. Read more
The Skids and Big Country
19th June 2018
Synergy Concerts presents two of Fife's most influential bands, The Skids and Big Country, at Summerhall on Tuesday 19th June. Read more
Edinburgh Folk Club
20th June 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Folk Club's regular weekly show on Wednesday evenings at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar! Read more
Portico Quartet
20th June 2018
Catch the Mercury Prize-nominated Portico Quartet perform material from their forthcoming release, Art In The Age Of Automation, alongside back-catalogue favourites at Summerhall on 20th June. Read more
Wünderbar Wednesdays
20th June 2018
Make your Wednesday’s WÜNDERBAR at Brewhemia, the perfect spot for Après Work drinks, food and live music from BLEEKER! Read more
Howl at the Moon
21st June 2018
Howl at the moon every Thursday at Brewhemia with live duelling piano jukebox from 7pm and food and drinks aplenty. Read more
NEHH presents... Idlewild - A Celebration of the Rip It Up Exhibition
21st June 2018
To celebrate the launch of National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition, ‘Rip It Up’, NEHH presents Idlewild, PAWS & Man of Moon, as part of Southern Exposure.
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CashBack Creative Evenings: Music
22nd June 2018
Cashback to the Future Music Workshops give 12-19 year olds the chance to work with musician Conal McIntosh on a variety of musical projects. Read more
EIFF: Retrospective LIVE! - Monterey Pop
22nd June 2018
Edinburgh International Film Festival & Summerhall Presents Retrospective LIVE! - A brilliant concert film of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Read more
Magic Carpet Minis
22nd June 2018
Take a trip on the Magic Carpet, especially for very little ones, at the National Museum of Scotland. Ages 0 - 2. Read more
Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop
22nd June 2018 - 25th November 2018
Discover the story of Scottish pop music at the National Museum of Scotland as they take you on a musical journey from the 1950s to the present day. Read more
Budapest Café Orchestra
23rd June 2018
Catch the Budapest Café Orchestra when they return to Summerhall for their fifth appearance on 23rd June! Read more
Johannes Brahms ~ Ein deutsches Requiem
23rd June 2018
St Andrew Camerata brings an intimate performance of Brahms' longest composition - Ein deutsches Requiem - to Canongate Kirk on 23rd June. Read more
Let’s Rock Scotland
23rd June 2018
Let's Rock Scotland, the Ultimate 80's Festival, is coming to Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 23rd June with a fantastic lineup! Read more
Rip It Up Festival
23rd June 2018
NEHH - Join us for a day of world-class music to celebrate the opening of National Museums Scotland’s flagship exhibition “Rip it Up”. Read more
The Best of Both Bands
23rd June 2018
A joint concert with Bristo Community Concert Band and the Barrack Street Youth Band from Ireland playing a mix of favourites from film, swing and more on 23rd June. Read more
The Phoenix Soul & Gospel Choir Summer Celebration!
23rd June 2018
The Phoenix Soul & Gospel Choir, Edinburgh's up-beat, high-energy choir, return to the Assembly Roxy for a night of up-lifting musical celebration! Read more
Dark Side of the Moon: The Full Dome Experience
24th June 2018
A dome spectacular at Dynamic Earth featuring the 1973 album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' in explosive surround sound. Read more
Elvis Costello and the Imposters
24th June 2018
The legendary Elvis Costello & The Imposters will be performing at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 24th June. Read more
Sunday Sessions Scotland
24th June 2018
Sunday Sessions Scotland, a new one-day music festival, is coming to Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday 24th June and headlining it will be the Kaiser Chiefs. Read more
The Rezillos
24th June 2018
Don't miss Edinburgh band The Rezillos live at Summerhall on Sunday 24th June as part of Southern Exposure. Read more
Edinburgh Folk Club
27th June 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Folk Club's regular weekly show on Wednesday evenings at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar! Read more
Rock And Roll Revolution
27th June 2018
The Bluejays (Winners of the National Vintage Award for 'Best Band') present an electrifying and authentic tribute to the era when music changed the world forever. Read more
Wünderbar Wednesdays
27th June 2018
Make your Wednesday’s WÜNDERBAR at Brewhemia, the perfect spot for Après Work drinks, food and live music from BLEEKER! Read more
Ben Howard
28th June 2018
Singer-songwriter, musician and composer Ben Howard comes to the Playhouse for one night only on Thursday 28th June! Read more
Howl at the Moon
28th June 2018
Howl at the moon every Thursday at Brewhemia with live duelling piano jukebox from 7pm and food and drinks aplenty. Read more
Soundhouse: The Bevvy Sisters and The Soundhouse Choir
28th June 2018
The Bevvy Sisters, one of Scotland’s most accomplished, inventive and versatile vocal acts, play The Queen's Hall on 28th June and sharing the bill is The Soundhouse Choir. Read more
Evolve - Mark Fazzini
29th June 2018
For the next Evolve event the one and only Mark Fazzini, a Glaswegian legend, headlines The Mash House on 29th June. Read more
Magic Carpet
29th June 2018
Take a trip on the Magic Carpet to explore the fantastic things in the National Museum of Scotland. Ages 2 - 4. Read more
Skool’s Out Boogie Night
29th June 2018
Dig out those old school ties and join us at the Village Hotel Edinburgh as our resident DJ takes you back to the good old days from the 70's to the 90's. Read more
Stan and Ollie and Friends
29th June 2018
Join us at the Festival Theatre for a fabulous evening of Laurel & Hardy films, along with live variety entertainments of music and comedy! Read more
The Waterboys
29th June 2018
The Waterboys have added more dates to their 2018 spring tour and are coming to Edinburgh Playhouse on 29th June. Read more
Edinburgh Gay Men’s Chorus
30th June 2018
The Edinburgh Gay Men’s Chorus summer concert will be celebrating Scotland, so you take the high road and they'll take the low road to Church Hill Theatre on the 30th of June! Read more
Through the Decades with Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly
30th June 2018
Darren Page and Marc Robinson join forces to bring you a two hour uplifting show with all the Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly hits. Read more
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
2nd July 2018 - 7th July 2018
The UK tour of An Officer and a Gentleman – The Musical will be coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in July '18. Read more
Raucous Rossini Presents La Scala Di Seta at Rosslyn Chapel
2nd July 2018
Vibrant young professional opera company 'Raucous Rossini' will present La Scala Di Seta at Rosslyn Chapel on 2nd July. Read more
Rufus Wainwright
2nd July 2018 - 3rd July 2018
Don't miss singer, songwriter, and composer Rufus Wainwright when he comes to the Royal Lyceum Theatre as part of a summer UK tour! Read more
Edinburgh Folk Club
4th July 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Folk Club's regular weekly show on Wednesday evenings at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar! Read more
Wünderbar Wednesdays
4th July 2018
Make your Wednesday’s WÜNDERBAR at Brewhemia, the perfect spot for Après Work drinks, food and live music from BLEEKER! Read more
Howl at the Moon
5th July 2018
Howl at the moon every Thursday at Brewhemia with live duelling piano jukebox from 7pm and food and drinks aplenty. Read more
A Night of Dirty Dancing
6th July 2018
Join our "All Singing, All Dancing" Boy & Girl tribute show at the Village Hotel Edinburgh on 6th July! Read more
ScotFest Music Festival
6th July 2018 - 7th July 2018
SCOTFEST - the family friendly music festival, makes its debut at the Royal Highland Centre on 6th & 7th July! Read more
Ceilidh in Lauriston Hall
7th July 2018
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in Lauriston Hall with caller Ken Gourlay, Flaming Heather ceilidh band & piper. Read more
Flamenco Live Noche
7th July 2018
Don't miss Andres Mellado, well known for having an elegant and powerful style, performing with live flamenco music at Alba Flamenca on 7th July. Read more
The Duke of Norfolk, Alex Maxwell, & Ali Burress
7th July 2018
Come along to The Mash House on the 7th of the 7th at 7pm for a great line-up of The Duke of Norfolk, Alex Maxwell, and Ali Burress! Read more
Wünderbar Wednesdays
11th July 2018
Make your Wednesday’s WÜNDERBAR at Brewhemia, the perfect spot for Après Work drinks, food and live music from BLEEKER! Read more
Howl at the Moon
12th July 2018
Howl at the moon every Thursday at Brewhemia with live duelling piano jukebox from 7pm and food and drinks aplenty. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Rumba da Bodas
13th July 2018 - 22nd July 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
The exuberant cabaret-swing of Rumba da Bodas are celebrating their tenth anniversary and return to Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival in July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: We Begin With Morton
13th July 2018
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival launch their 40th Anniversary Celebrations with the man who “invented” jazz, Jelly Roll Morton. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: 40th Anniversary Jazz Gala
13th July 2018
Join Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival on 13th July for a very special occasion to mark it's 40th Anniversary! Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
13th July 2018
Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to the Festival Theatre on Friday 13th July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Brian Kellock Trio
14th July 2018
Brian Kellock's classic Trio with Kenny Ellis(bass) and John Rae(drums) re-unite again this year for a special concert. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Mardi Gras at Grassmarket
14th July 2018
Edinburgh Old Town
It's non-stop entertainment for Mardi Gras as a host of bands bring jazz to Grassmarket on 14th July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Soul Brass Band
14th July 2018 - 16th July 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Soul Brass Band are an all-star cast of New Orleans musicians and they know how to bring the funk. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Shreveport Rhythm
14th July 2018 - 15th July 2018
Shreveport Rhythm, a hot jazz Quartet from Hamburg, are stylish, slick, and musically sophisticated and you can catch them at Teviot Row House. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Peter And The Wolf.
14th July 2018
Tommy Smith brings his Scottish jazz version of popular children’s classic Prokofiev’s Peter And The Wolf to the Festival Theatre on 14th July. Read more
Edinburgh Festival Carnival
15th July 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Music, dance, costumes, circus acrobatics, puppetry from all over the world at Edinburgh Jazz Festival on 15th July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Kurt Elling Quintet
15th July 2018
Hailed as the standout male vocalist of our time by The New York Times, Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling plays the Assembly Hall on 15th July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi
15th July 2018 - 16th July 2018
Pianist Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick present rag-time, blues-time, Boogie-Time featuring the timeless music of the all time great musicians. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Budapest Ragtime Band
16th July 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
It's a welcome return for the Budapest Ragtime Band, they are as passionate about having fun as they are about making great music. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Graeme Stephen Trio
16th July 2018
Catch guitarist Graeme Stephen with long term collaborators Mario Caribe (bass) and Tom Bancroft (drums) at The Jazz Bar on 16th July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Leon
16th July 2018
Enjoy a super-swing session with Grammy award winning trumpet player and vocalist Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown, Brian Kellock (piano) and Dave Blenkhorn (guitar). Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Swing Swing Swing
17th July 2018
Come along for some fabulous swing fun as John Burgess, Brian Kellock and Tom Gordon cover all the classics at The Jazz Bar on 17th July! Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Earl Thomas
17th July 2018
Don't miss American singer/songwriter Earl Thomas with his cross-section of old and new blues, funk, and soul! Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Laura MacDonald Sings and Swings The Great American Songbook
17th July 2018
One of the biggest hits of recent Festivals has been saxophonist and vocalist, Laura MacDonald’s “Songbook” shows and you can catch her on 17th July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Amythyst Kiah
18th July 2018 - 19th July 2018
Alt-country blues singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah's returns to the Jazz Festival on 18th and 19th July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Queens Of The Blues
18th July 2018
Fronted by the acclaimed singer, Nicole Smit, Queens of the Blues presents a musical celebration of the women who have shaped blues and popular music as we know it. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Bratislava Hot Serenaders
18th July 2018
Catch the simply sensational Bratislava Hot Serenaders when they play the Festival Theatre on 18th July as part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival! Read more
Wünderbar Wednesdays
18th July 2018
Make your Wednesday’s WÜNDERBAR at Brewhemia, the perfect spot for Après Work drinks, food and live music from BLEEKER! Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Davina and The Vagabonds
19th July 2018 - 20th July 2018
Bluesy, blustery, bawdy and irresistibly fun, Davina and The Vagabonds return to the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: A Night in New Orleans
19th July 2018
Edinburgh-based American singer Ali Affleck and the acclaimed Copper Cats band transport you to the prohibition era, delivering good time, swinging vintage jazz. Read more
Howl at the Moon
19th July 2018
Howl at the moon every Thursday at Brewhemia with live duelling piano jukebox from 7pm and food and drinks aplenty. Read more
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
19th July 2018
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds return to Edinburgh Castle as part of their 2018 tour on July 21st! Read more
Bananarama
20th July 2018
Making their Edinburgh Castle debut, Bananarama will play their first ever outdoor gig on Friday 20 July. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: 40th Anniversary Blues Gala
20th July 2018
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival marks it's 40th Anniversary with an amazing line-up including Maggie Bell, Tim Elliot, Bernie Marsden and Sandy Tweeddale! Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Adults Only show - Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton
20th July 2018
Don't miss Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton as he delights audiences with bawdy but endearing humour at Teviot Row House on 20th July! Read more
Lost in Vancouver and Idle Frets
20th July 2018
Scruff of the Neck & Fortune Promotions presents Lost in Vancouver and Idle Frets at The Mash House on 20th July. Read more
DayGlow for Women V Cancer - Summer Session
21st July 2018
DayGlow are back at The Mash House on 21st July for some daytime clubbing all in aid of Women v Cancer! Read more
Del Amitri
21st July 2018
25 years after last taking to the stage at the castle, Scottish Band Del Amitri will play Edinburgh Castle on 21 July 2018. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Average White Band
21st July 2018
One of the best Festival gigs of recent years was Average White Band’s triumphant 2016 show, and they are back in Edinburgh at Festival Theatre for the Jazz and Blues Festival. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: New Orleans Swamp Donkeys Traditional Jass Band
21st July 2018 - 22nd July 2018
The band is packed with the best talent from New Orleans and they play the original styles with extraordinary passion. Read more
Edinburgh Rum and Reggae Festival
21st July 2018
Take a rum journey around the world, tasting rare and special craft rums from the West Indies, Cuba, South America & the USA at the Edinburgh Rum and Reggae Festival! Read more
Engage Edinburgh
21st July 2018
Join us for Engage Edinburgh on 21st July, an annual worship night bringing together people from different races, cultures, denomination, churches and background in an evening of worship. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Birth Of The Cool
22nd July 2018
Richard Ingham recreates Miles’ classic album with an all star band including Colin Steele on trumpet. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Charlie Wood
22nd July 2018
It's a solo outing to the Jazz Festival for Memphis singer and pianist Charlie Wood with his mix of jazz, blues, soul, traditional R&B and popular music. Read more
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: NYOS Jazz Orchestra
22nd July 2018
NYOS Jazz Orchestra presents the music of groundbreaking group Weather Report and is joined by beatboxer, sound artist and vocal sculptor Jason Singh. Read more
Music in the Gallery with the Furness Music Centre
22nd July 2018
Come along to this informal gallery concert with the Furness Music Centre at City Art Centre! Read more
Wünderbar Wednesdays
25th July 2018
Make your Wednesday’s WÜNDERBAR at Brewhemia, the perfect spot for Après Work drinks, food and live music from BLEEKER! Read more
Howl at the Moon
26th July 2018
Howl at the moon every Thursday at Brewhemia with live duelling piano jukebox from 7pm and food and drinks aplenty. Read more
Hymn For Her (USA), Awkward Family Portraits and Oceancode
26th July 2018
Cornerstoned Productions present Hymn For Her (USA), Awkward Family Portraits and Oceancode at Sneaky Pete's on 26th July. Read more
Annasachs Ceilidh at The Counting House
27th July 2018
Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our regular Ceilidh at The Counting House on 27th July. Read more
Soul and Motown Night
27th July 2018
Why not join our live singer to sing along to those Motown and Soul favourites at the Village Hotel Edinburgh on 27th July. Read more
The People’s Show
29th July 2018
AOK Events brings you The People's Show, filled with various forms of entertainment, to The Mash House on 29th July. Read more
Tori Scott Is #Thirsty
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Edinburgh Old Town
Join Tori Scott and her band The Shame Spirals on an audacious musical journey of slurred autobiographical stories and songs she stole from other people. Read more
Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Edinburgh South
From two co-creators of Thrones! The Musical comes a Harry Potter musical parody that is sure to leave you spellbound. Read more
Peatbog Faeries - Live at Stramash
2nd August 2018
Don't miss the feel-good atmosphere when the Peatbog Faeries take to the stage at Stramash on 2nd August! Read more
EIF: Standard Life Aberdeen Opening Event: Five Telegrams
3rd August 2018
Edinburgh West
A spectacular free outdoor event, the Standard Life Aberdeen Opening Event: Five Telegrams will celebrate the start of the 2018 International Festival in Festival Square. Read more
Fringe Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall
3rd August 2018 - 25th August 2018
Come along for some good exercise and great fun with Edinburgh Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall during the Festival Fringe! Read more
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
3rd August 2018 - 25th August 2018
With the world famous Edinburgh Castle as their backdrop, the four corners of the globe will meet; making the 2018 Tattoo (3-25 August) as spectacular as ever. Read more
Tygers Of Pan Tang - Edinburgh Festival
3rd August 2018
Catch heavy metal band, Tygers Of Pan Tang, when they return to Stramash as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Read more
What Girls Are Made Of
3rd August 2018 - 26th August 2018
Performed with a live band, 'What Girls Are Made Of' is the true story of Cora Bissets's journey, celebrating life’s euphoric highs and epic shitstorms. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Nicola Benedetti
4th August 2018
A morning of witty and theatrical Baroque works from Nicola Benedetti, accompanied by the world-renowned Academy of Ancient Music and Richard Egarr. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: The Opening Concert
4th August 2018
Celebrate the launch of the 2018 International Festival at the Usher Hall on 4th August with Josef Haydn’s explosive oratorio The Creation. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: National Youth Choir of Scotland
5th August 2018
Christopher Bell directs the National Youth Choir of Scotland in four sumptuous works at The Usher Hall on 5th August. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: NYO - USA Jazz
5th August 2018
Listen to Carnegie Hall's National Youth Jazz Orchestra perform a varied programme that celebrates the big band sound at the Usher Hall on 5th August. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: The Barber of Seville
5th August 2018 - 8th August 2018
A new production of Gioachino Rossini's comic opera that brings a refreshing immediacy to this irresistible masterpiece. Read more
Little Mix Tribute
5th August 2018
Catch Little Fix, the premiere tribute to the worlds biggest girl band Little Mix, at The Village Hotel Edinburgh! Read more
Live Music Sundays at Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe
5th August 2018
In honour of all the fun of the Fringe, Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe will be showcasing some of Scotland's finest musical talent, acoustic only for the doggies sensitive ears! Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Dover Quartet
6th August 2018
Considered one of the finest quartets of the moment and Winners of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Dover Quartet play The Queen's Hall on 6th August.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions
6th August 2018
Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place at the Ross Bandstand this August bring world-class acts to Princes Street Gardens. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: YOA Orchestra of the Americas
7th August 2018
Having tour the world to enormous acclaim, the YOA Orchestra of the Americas comes to the Usher Hall on 7th August. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Piotr Anderszewski
7th August 2018
Celebrated Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski performs one of the greatest works of the piano repertoire – Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations at The Queen's Hall on 7th August. Read more
And So I Watch You From Afar
8th August 2018
Synergy Concerts present Irish instrumental rock band And So I Watch You From Afar at Summerhall on 8th August. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Siegfried
8th August 2018
A star-studded cast, backed by Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé orchestra, provide the third instalment of Wagner’s monumental Ring Cycle in this concert performance. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Viktoria Mullova and Katia Labèque
8th August 2018
A wonderfully eclectic recital of Schumann, Prokofiev, Takemitsu, Pärt and Ravel from Russian violinist Viktoria Mullova and French pianist Katia Labèque. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Ilker Arcayürek and Simon Lepper
9th August 2018
Turkish tenor Ilker Arcayürek makes his International Festival debut with the poignant songs of Schubert and Wolf. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: King Creosote
9th August 2018
King Creosote returns to the International Festival as part of Light on the Shore with Edinburgh Gin Seaside at Leith Theatre. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: National Youth Orchestra of Scotland
9th August 2018
Paul Daniel conducts the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland in works by French and Scottish composers, ending in Debussy’s transcendent La mer. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony
9th August 2018
Martyn Brabbins, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Edinburgh Festival Chorus join forces to celebrate the 90th birthday of Scottish composer Thea Musgrave. Read more
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
9th August 2018
Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place at the Ross Bandstand this August bring world-class acts to Princes Street Gardens. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Django Django
10th August 2018
Genre-blurring band Django Django bring their live show to Light on the Shore with Edinburgh Gin Seaside at Leith Theatre. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: London Symphony Orchestra 1
10th August 2018
In the first of two concerts, Sir Simon Rattle and the LSO are joined by legendary pianist Krystian Zimerman for Bernstein’s Second Symphony. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Takács Quartet and Marc-André Hamelin 1
10th August 2018
The world-renowned Takács Quartet and powerful Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin perform two complimentary concerts of Mozart, Dvořák and Dohnanyi. Read more
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Music Matters
11th August 2018 - 25th August 2018
Music Matters - In this series of events we welcome musicians who have put down their instrument and picked up a pen to record the pleasure and pain of their experiences. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Anna Meredith and the Southbank Sinfonia
11th August 2018
The Southbank Sinfonia join Anna Meredith and her band for a live performance of Varmints, the 2016 Scottish Album of the Year. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: London Symphony Orchestra 2
11th August 2018
In the second of their two-concert series, the LSO and Sir Simon Rattle perform Mahler’s gargantuan Ninth Symphony – the composer’s struggle with the meaning of life. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Takács Quartet and Marc-André Hamelin 2
11th August 2018
In the second of two complimentary concerts, the internationally-renowned string quartet and pianist further explore the sounds of central Europe, with more music from Mozart, Dvořák and Dohnanyi. Read more
Live Music Sundays at Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe
12th August 2018
In honour of all the fun of the Fringe, Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe will be showcasing some of Scotland's finest musical talent, acoustic only for the doggies sensitive ears! Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Handel’s Samson
13th August 2018
Join the Dunedin Consort and John Butt, Scotland’s finest period-instrument ensemble, as they bring Handel’s powerful oratorio to life. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Ronald Brautigam
13th August 2018
For his International Festival recital, Ronald Brautigam performs Mendelssohn and Chopin as it would have sounded in the 19th century. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Celtic Connections
13th August 2018
For this specially curated evening, Celtic Connections present Le Vent du Nord & Julie Fowlis as part of the Light on the Shore programme. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov
14th August 2018
Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov tackle the late sonatas of Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninov at The Queen's Hall on 14th August. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: National Youth Orchestra of Canada
14th August 2018
Listen to The National Youth Orchestra of Canada, conducted by Jonathan Darlington, at the Usher Hall on 14th August! Read more
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
14th August 2018
Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place at the Ross Bandstand this August bring world-class acts to Princes Street Gardens. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Catriona Morison & Simon Lepper
15th August 2018
Edinburgh-born singer Catriona Morison is joined by the brilliant pianist Simon Lepper to perform a programme of Brahms, Schumann and Mahler lieder. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Hansel & Gretel
15th August 2018
A stunning international cast tell this bewitching fairy tale in a concert performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's opera. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Karine Polwart’s Scottish Songbook
16th August 2018
Karine Polwart performs a soundtrack of seminal Scottish pop songs live as part of Light on the Shore with Edinburgh Gin Seaside at Leith Theatre. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
16th August 2018
Vasily Petrenko and the Oslo Philharmonic return to the International Festival with a vibrant programme of Richard Strauss and Prokofiev. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Robert Levin
16th August 2018
The early keyboard pioneer returns to the International Festival with an all-Mozart affair – contrasting some well-loved sonatas with lesser known works. Read more
The Police Sting Show
16th August 2018
Re-worked, fresh versions of all the iconic Police and Sting solo album songs in a 70 minute show featuring an Acoustic Sting section. Read more
80’s v 90’s Disco
17th August 2018
Dance the night away at our 80’s v 90’s Disco, a celebration of the music from across the decades, at the Village Hotel Edinburgh. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
17th August 2018
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performs heady works from Stravinsky, Ravel and Debussy, conducted by Ludovic Morlot. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad and David Meier
17th August 2018
Norwegian violist Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad makes his International Festival debut at The Queen's Hall on 17th August alongside German pianist David Meier. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Neu! Reekie!
17th August 2018
Come along for a special evening at the International Festival from Neu! Reekie! Part of Light on the Shore with Edinburgh Gin Seaside at Leith Theatre. Read more
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
17th August 2018
Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place at the Ross Bandstand this August bring world-class acts to Princes Street Gardens. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Christian Blackshaw and Soloists of the Berliner Philharmoniker
18th August 2018
Renowned British pianist is joined by four principal players from the Berliner Philharmoniker to perform Schubert and Mozart. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Eurovision Young Musicians 2018: The Semi-finals
18th August 2018 - 19th August 2018
18 of the most exciting young performers from across Europe compete for one of the world’s most prized titles: Eurovision Young Musicians 2018. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Scottish Chamber Orchestra 1
18th August 2018
One of Scotland’s best-loved ensembles performs the cycle of Brahms’ symphonies over two nights. In this concert he performs his first and third symphonies. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Lau-Land
18th August 2018
Lau will be joined by a host of friends and collaborators for a special Lau-Land on 18th August as part of Light on the Shore with Edinburgh Gin Seaside. Read more
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
18th August 2018
Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place at the Ross Bandstand this August bring world-class acts to Princes Street Gardens. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Scottish Chamber Orchestra 2
19th August 2018
In the second of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s Brahms cycle, Robin Ticciati conducts the second and fourth symphonies. Read more
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
19th August 2018
Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place at the Ross Bandstand this August bring world-class acts to Princes Street Gardens. Read more
Live Music Sundays at Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe
19th August 2018
In honour of all the fun of the Fringe, Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe will be showcasing some of Scotland's finest musical talent, acoustic only for the doggies sensitive ears! Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Colburn Orchestra
20th August 2018
Colburn Orchestra, an American youth ensemble, perform music by Salonen and Rachmaninov and joining them is violinist Simone Porter for Barber’s Violin Concerto. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Pierre-Laurent Aimard
20th August 2018
Pierre-Laurent Aimard performs an intimate recital of virtuosic and mystical piano from Chopin, Scriabin, Debussy, Obouhow and Messiaen. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: John Grant
20th August 2018
As part of his UK tour, John Grant brings his captivating music to a very special International Festival concert at Edinburgh Playhouse on 20th August. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Dorothea Röschmann and Roger Vignoles
21st August 2018
The celebrated German soprano, Dorothea Röschmann, returns to the International Festival with a rich moving collection of Romantic songs and is joined by British pianist Roger Vignoles. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Dvořak’s Requiem
21st August 2018
Emerging young conductor Jakub Hrůša is joined by four soloists and Edinburgh Festival Chorus in one of classical music’s greatest choral epics 'Dvořak’s Requiem'. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Martyn Bennett’s ‘Bothy Culture’
21st August 2018
Martyn Bennett's 1996 album ‘Bothy Culture’ will be performed by the Grit Orchestra and Greg Lawson at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 21st August. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Des canyons aux etoiles
22nd August 2018
Matthias Pintscher and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform with Pierre-Laurent Aimard Des canyons aux etoiles by Messiaen. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Pavel Haas Quartet
22nd August 2018
One of the world’s most exciting string quartets perform two landmark works in the repertoire – Schubert’s ‘Rosamunde’ and Ravel’s String Quartet. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Eurovision Young Musicians 2018: Competition Final
23rd August 2018
Experience the classical music stars of tomorrow at the Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 Competition Final held in the Usher Hall. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: James Ehnes and Steven Osborne
23rd August 2018
Canadian violinist James Ehnes and Scottish pianist Steven Osborne perform a sumptuous recital of Brahms, Ravel, Debussy & Prokofiev. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 1
24th August 2018
Celebrated conductor Marin Alsop directs a programme of Stravinsky, Schumann and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: La Cenerentola
24th August 2018 - 26th August 2018
A visually stunning and boldly staged production of Rossini’s opera. The classic tale of Cinderella is radically transformed by renowned director Stefan Herheim. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Tamara Stefanovich
24th August 2018
Pierre-Laurent Aimard is joined by Tamara Stefanovich to perform the French composer’s Visions de l’Amen and Brahms’s Sonata for Two Pianos. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2
25th August 2018
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra are joined by Nicola Benedetti to celebrate Leonard Bernstein on the centenary of his birth. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Hebrides Ensemble
25th August 2018
The Hebrides Ensemble bring The Queen’s Hall concerts to a resplendent close as they celebrate Bernstein’s centenary year with two of his compositions. Read more
Pizza and Prosecco Festival Edinburgh
25th August 2018
Get a slice of the action from an array of pop ups and bars when the Pizza & Prosecco Festival comes to Edinburgh in August! Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Mahler’s Eighth Symphony - SOLD OUT
26th August 2018
Daniel Harding and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra join with the NYCoS Girls Choir and Edinburgh Festival Chorus to perform Mahler’s immense masterpiece. Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: St. Vincent
26th August 2018
St. Vincent, the Grammy Award-winning musician brings her transgressive pop on a rare visit to Scotland as part of her Fear the Future tour. Read more
Live Music Sundays at Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe
26th August 2018
In honour of all the fun of the Fringe, Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe will be showcasing some of Scotland's finest musical talent, acoustic only for the doggies sensitive ears! Read more
Edinburgh International Festival: Virgin Money Fireworks Concert
27th August 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Enjoy the annual International Festival finale with inspirational music from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and breathtaking fireworks set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Dancing through the Decades
31st August 2018
From 70's flares to 90's glow sticks, it's a celebration of the music from across the decades with our resident DJ at the Village Hotel Edinburgh. Read more
Unlimited 80’s Party Night
14th September 2018
Enjoy a blast from the past and dance the night away with the fantastic 80's disco night at the Village Hotel, Edinburgh! Read more
Jurassic Park In Concert
15th September 2018
Celebrate one of the biggest movie franchises of all time with Jurassic Park In Concert at the Usher Hall on 15th September! Read more
Edinburgh Blues N Rock Festival
22nd September 2018
Come along to the annual Edinburgh Blues ‘N’ Rock Festival happening at The Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 22nd September! Read more
Islands In The Stream
23rd September 2018
Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Read more
ABBA Tribute Night
28th September 2018
Put on your dancing shoes and join us at the Village Hotel, Edinburgh for a fabulous ABBA tribute night on 28th September. Read more
Joan Armatrading
28th September 2018
Get ready for an evening with Joan Armatrading as she brings her solo tour to the Usher Hall on 28th September. Read more
The Rum Festival Edinburgh
28th September 2018 - 29th September 2018
It's back! The UK's first travelling Rum Festival is back in Edinburgh for year 2! Catch it at The Biscuit Factory on 28th & 29th September! Read more
Soul Unlimited: Heatwave, Odyssey, Jaki Graham and Gwen Dickey
7th October 2018
Don't miss the Soul Unlimited tour when it retuns to Edinburgh Playhouse on 7th October! Read more
At Last - The Etta James Story
11th October 2018
Starring the sensational Vika Bull ‘At Last’ tells the story of soul legend Etta James’ turbulent life. Read more
Naughty 90’s Party Night
13th October 2018
Dig out your scrunchies and crop tops and lets go back to the naughty 90's at the Village Hotel on 13th October. Read more
NEHH presents... Mark Kozelek
14th October 2018
NEHH presents... Mark Kozelek, best known as the vocalist and primary recording artist of the indie folk act Sun Kil Moon, at Summerhall on 14th October. Read more
The Blockheads
20th October 2018
Don't miss legendary outfit The Blockheads (the band behind Ian Dury) when they play La Belle Angele on Saturday 20th October! Read more
Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story
21st October 2018
Some Guys Have All The Luck celebrates the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart, and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 21st October. Read more
Saturday Night Fever
23rd October 2018 - 27th October 2018
Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance stories of all time, returns to the stage in a spectacular new musical production! Catch it at the Edinburgh Playhouse this October! Read more
Soul Kings Tribute
26th October 2018
Get your funk on and join us for some boogying at the Soul Kings Tribute Night in the Village Hotel Edinburgh. Read more
Roger Taylor’s Queen Extravaganza UK Tour 2018
30th October 2018
Hear Queen’s greatest hits performed live when Roger Taylor’s Queen Extravaganza returns to the UK, including a date at the Usher Hall. Read more
Ultimate Divas
2nd November 2018
Dance the night away to all the hits from the biggest female divas including Britney, Kylie, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Katy Perry at the Village Hotel, Edinburgh! Read more
Maximum RnB with The Manfreds
5th November 2018
Join 60s luminaries The Manfreds, PP Arnold and Zoot Money for a fabulous evening of Rhythm and Blues nostalgia at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 5th November! Read more
The Proclaimers
9th November 2018 - 10th November 2018
The Proclaimers have announced they will be touring the UK & Ireland this year and will play Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th and 10th November! Read more
The Firrenes - Album Launch Concert
10th November 2018
The Firrenes are delighted to be heading back to the wonderful Voodoo Rooms for the official launch of their first album on 10th November. Read more
King Crimson
13th November 2018
Catch the legendary band King Crimson with their new tour ‘Uncertain Times’ at Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday 13th November.
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The Absolute Jam
17th November 2018
Fusion Functions & Events presents The Absolute Jam, Scotland’s Tribute to The Jam, at La Belle Angele on 17th November. Read more
Motown The Musical
20th November 2018 - 8th December 2018
The Scottish premiere of Motown The Musical hits Edinburgh Playhouse from 20 November until 8 December 2018. Read more
Bjorn Again
21st November 2018
Bjorn Again are heading back out across the UK with their 30th Anniversary tour! Catch them at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 21st November! Read more
Nativity! The Musical
28th November 2018 - 2nd December 2018
After an extended run in the West End, Nativity! The Musical is coming to Edinburgh's Festival Theatre. Read more
St Andrews Ceilidh in Lauriston Hall
30th November 2018 - 1st December 2018
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invite you to their St Andrews Ceilidh on 30th November and 1st December in Lauriston Hall. Read more
The Australian Pink Floyd
2nd December 2018
The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to the Usher Hall on 2nd December 2018. Read more
Katie Melua and Gori Women’s Choir
13th December 2018
Katie Melua has included a date at the Assembly Rooms as part of her 2018 winter tour and she is joined by the Gori Women’s Choir. Read more
The Bootleg Beatles
15th December 2018
The world’s most famous Beatles Tribute band play the Usher Hall on 15th December in a not-to-be-missed show. Read more
Burns Ceilidh
25th January 2019 - 26th January 2019
Come along and enjoy a Burns Ceilidh with Edinburgh Ceilidhs on 25th or 26th January at Lauriston Hall! Read more
American Idiot
5th February 2019 - 9th February 2019
Green Day’s explosive rock musical American Idiot returns to the UK for a special 10th anniversary tour and comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse. Read more
Jersey Boys
19th February 2019 - 2nd March 2019
The smash hit musical Jersey Boys, is returning to Edinburgh with a two week run at the Playhouse in 2019! Read more
Mike and The Mechanics
28th February 2019
Mike & The Mechanics bring their nationwide 'Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour' to the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Thursday 28th February! Read more
Bowie Experience
29th March 2019
Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. Read more
Rock of Ages
30th April 2019 - 4th May 2019
We promise you a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town when the smash hit musical 'Rock of Ages' hits Edinburgh Playhouse! Read more
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