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
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Sheridan Smith
26th April 2018
Sheridan Smith is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 26th April as part of her debut UK tour.
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Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
28th April 2018
Relive the passion, the flare and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this tribute show at Edinburgh Playhouse.
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The Carpenters Story
4th May 2018
Catch award-winning The Carpenters Story when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 4th May.
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Edinburgh Folk Club
25th April 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Folk Club's regular weekly show on Wednesday evenings at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar! Read more
Edinburgh Quartet Rush Hour Concert: Mozart & Verdi
25th April 2018
Relax and skip the rush hour stress with the Edinburgh Quartet as they play the music of Mozart & Verdi on 25th April. Read more
Playtime with Raymond MacDonald
26th April 2018
Raymond MacDonald joins the award-winning Playtime session house quartet for an evening of musical exploration on 26th April at The Outhouse. Read more
RumRunners, Bestivalz and Lisa Kowalski
26th April 2018
Don't miss RumRunners, Bestivalz and Lisa Kowalski when they play Teviot Underground on 26th April! Read more
Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the Usher Hall
26th April 2018
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra explore a wide range of repertoire with their upcoming concerts at The Usher Hall. Read more
Sheridan Smith
26th April 2018
Sheridan Smith is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 26th April as part of her debut UK tour. Read more
Show Down - Launch Night
26th April 2018
Are you brave enough to get up and sing at the first ever Show Down on Thursday 26th April at the Voodoo Rooms! Read more
Soundhouse: Väsen
26th April 2018
Sweden’s leading roots music ambassadors, Väsen, are on tour and play The Queen's Hall on 26th April as part of Tradfest. Read more
Tradfest Opening Concert: Passing It On
26th April 2018
TradFest’s Opening Concert celebrates the tradition of handing down a tune, song, story or dance to the next generation through performances and social occasions. Read more
Harmony Gospel Singers Concert
27th April 2018
Coming all the way from Italy, the incredible Harmony Gospel Singers are performing at Saint John's Episcopal Church on 27th April. Read more
Music Through the Ages
27th April 2018
Meet King James V's musician as he explain some of the music and instruments played in court at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Sleepless Giants, November Lights and Bellarose
27th April 2018
Catch alternative rock band Sleepless Giants plus November Lights and Bellarose at The Mash House on 27th April. Read more
Soundhouse: Rant
27th April 2018
Rant, four of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, play the Pleasance Theatre as part of Tradfest and the evening will be opened by The Young Tradition Touring Group from Vermont, USA. Read more
Take That Tribute
27th April 2018
Relight your fire once again with the amazing Take That tribute act at the Village Hotel Edinburgh on 27th April. Read more
TradFest: Annasach Ceilidh
27th April 2018
Annasach Ceilidh Band are delighted to be taking part in TradFest Edinburgh again at The Counting House on 27th April. Read more
Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
28th April 2018
Relive the passion, the flare and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this tribute show at Edinburgh Playhouse. Read more
Half Formed Things + I Am Pluto
28th April 2018
Half Formed Things, feature new material from their forthcoming debut album, play The Mash House on 28th April with support from I Am Pluto. Read more
Iuchair: Pérotin, The Scottish Source - Edinburgh
28th April 2018
Iuchair present an extremely rare chance to hear the otherworldly medieval music of the 13th-century composer Pérotin live. Read more
Nations United - Daytime
28th April 2018
Join BE United for a day of dance, music, storytelling workshops, stalls and talks as part of Tradfest 2018! Read more
Soundhouse: Shooglenifty
28th April 2018
Shooglenifty are delighted to be returning to TradFest with some new tunes to sample and plenty of the old favourites too. Read more
Tradfest: Aspects of Youth
28th April 2018
Join as in an exploration of contemporary and traditional song, poetry and narrative, highlighting the diverse life experiences of children and young people over time. Read more
Soundhouse: The Fretless
29th April 2018
Catch Juno award-winning Canadian super group The Fretless at Traverse Theatre on 29th April! Read more
Soundhouse: Woody Pines
30th April 2018
Roots music hotshots Woody Pines return to the UK and you can see them at the Traverse Theatre on 30th April. Read more
Soundhouse: Brighde Chaimbeul with Aidan O’Rourke
1st May 2018
Skye musician and piper Brighde Chaimbeul is one of Scotland’s fastest rising stars and you can catch her at Tradfest on 1st May along with fiddler Aidan O’Rourke (Lau). Read more
Edinburgh Music Theatre presents Guys and Dolls
2nd May 2018 - 5th May 2018
A guaranteed spectacular evening of entertainment at the King's Theatre - so roll the dice, get lucky and book now!
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Singing Class: Introduction to Jazz Singing
2nd May 2018
Bird on the Birch invites you to a jazz singing class with Elena Dana introducing classical singing styles of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra. Read more
Tradfest: Edinburgh Folk Club - Gnoss
2nd May 2018
Edinburgh Folk Club present Gnoss, a dynamic Glasgow based folk band, at Pleasance Cabaret Bar on 2nd May as part of Tradfest. Read more
Tradfest: Young Night Thought
2nd May 2018
A brand new exciting audiovisual album project from singer and song-maker Kirsty Law, with support from pedal harpist Esther Swift at the Netherbow Theatre 2nd May. Read more
Ekobirds, PRIMES and Liam T. Clayton
3rd May 2018
Check out the line up at Teviot Underground on 3rd May - Ekobirds, PRIMES and Liam T. Clayton! Read more
Escalate Launch Party!
3rd May 2018
Don't miss the Escalate Launch Party, the biggest new Thursday night in town at The Bongo Club on 3rd May! Read more
NEHH presents... Adam Stafford ’Fire Behind The Curtain’ Album Launch
3rd May 2018
NEHH presents... The Launch of Adam Stafford's new neoclassical album 'Fire Behind The Curtain' on 3rd May at Summerhall. Read more
Scottish Chamber Orchestra at The Queen’s Hall
3rd May 2018
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra explore a wide range of repertoire with their upcoming concerts at The Queen's Hall. Read more
Soundhouse: Sheesham and Lotus and ’Son
3rd May 2018
Sheesham and Lotus & ‘Son is one of the most popular old-time roots acts in North America. Catch them at Netherbow Theatre as part of Tradfest! Read more
Daniel O’Donnell
4th May 2018
New Age Touring Ltd presents Daniel O'Donnell in concert at the Usher Hall on Friday 4th May. Read more
The Carpenters Story
4th May 2018
Catch award-winning The Carpenters Story when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 4th May. Read more
The Robert Fish Band: Celta Ceilidh
4th May 2018
The legendary Robert Fish Band returns to The Counting House for a night of traditional social dancing from Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and beyond as part of Tradfest. Read more
Academy Strangers with I, the Lion and Dootchi
5th May 2018
Edinburgh based rock band Academy Strangers are back at Opium on Saturday 5th May with support from I, The Lion and Dootchi. Read more
Centre Stage: Drake Music Scotland’s 20th Anniversary Concert
5th May 2018
Join Drake Music Scotland for a fantastic and packed night of music to celebrate their 20th Anniversary! Read more
Going Underground
5th May 2018 - 6th May 2018
Come along to a unique night of live music and entertainment showcasing local talent at Teviot Underground and all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support! Read more
Mexrrissey
5th May 2018
Mexrrissey celebrate The Smiths' The Queen is Dead their own unique way when they play La Belle Angele on May 5th! Read more
Soundhouse: Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra
5th May 2018
Don't miss Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra who combine western swing, country blues and ragtime hokum - yet ultimately sound like nobody else.
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The Illegal Eagles
5th May 2018
Tribute band to the Hotel California songsters, The Illegal Eagles return to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 5th May 2018. Read more
Battle of the Folk Bands
6th May 2018
Battle of the Folk Bands returns for its second exciting year. Five bands – Balter, Eabhal, Eriska, Joseph Armstrong Band and SKNT GOAT compete for the title. Read more
Soundhouse: Mary Ann Kennedy
6th May 2018
The Soundhouse Organisation presents Mary Ann Kennedy, founder member of ‘supergroup’ Cliar, at Traverse Theatre on 6th May. Read more
Soundhouse at Traverse: Martin Simpson
7th May 2018
Following a sell-out show for Martin Simpson in 2017, Soundhouse are delighted to welcome him back as the closing Tradfest act at The Traverse.
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Singing Class: Introduction to Jazz Singing
9th May 2018
Bird on the Birch invites you to a jazz singing class with Elena Dana introducing classical singing styles of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra. Read more
Mary McCarthy - Celebrating our Musical Heritage : Scottish & Irish Traditional Piano Music
10th May 2018
Mary McCarthy, probably the finest Scottish Traditional Pianist, is to perform at Riddle's Court Edinburgh on 10th May. Read more
NEHH presents... The Spook School
10th May 2018
NEHH presents... The Spook School, a four-piece indie pop band from Edinburgh, at Summerhall on May 10th. Read more
Playtime with Colin Steele
10th May 2018
BBC Jazz Award-winning trumpeter Colin Steele joins the Playtime house quartet for an evening of lyrical, searching jazz on 10th May. Read more
Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the Usher Hall
10th May 2018
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra explore a wide range of repertoire with their upcoming concerts at The Usher Hall. Read more
Because You are A Girl
11th May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Because You are A Girl is a two day event featuring some of the most exciting Edinburgh based new female voices in contemporary art and music. Read more
Massaoke’s - Club La La
11th May 2018
Sing and dance your heart out at Massaoke’s Club La La with the greatest anthems from the 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond at Summerhall! Read more
MayFest 2018
11th May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Stewart Brewing's spring-time beer festival is back for its fourth year running; so come along to MayFest 2018 on 11th and 12th May! Read more
Poppy Ackroyd with support by Cucina Povera
11th May 2018
The Queen’s Hall presents pianist, violinist, producer, and composer, Poppy Ackroyd with her latest album Revolve. Read more
Wizard World Gathering
11th May 2018 - 13th May 2018
The Wizarding Worlds from around the globe gather together in Edinburgh for the first time ever! A celebration of magic and fantasy. Read more
Guitar Journey
12th May 2018
Let two of Europe’s leading acoustic players, Giorgio Serci & Jonny Phillips, take you on a musical journey! Read more
McFleetwood - Edinburgh
12th May 2018
McFleetwood - Scotland’s Tribute to Fleetwood Mac return to Edinburgh for the biggest show in the capital yet! Read more
Patsy Cline and Friends
12th May 2018
Don't miss a tribute to legends of country music, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, & Hank Williams at The Queen's Hall on 12th May! Read more
Soundhouse: Anna and Elizabeth
13th May 2018
Enjoy a captivating performance and breathtaking harmonies from Anna & Elizabeth at the Traverse Theatre on 13th May! Read more
Kathleen Turner – Finding My Voice
14th May 2018
Hollywood legend Kathleen Turner brings her debut show, Finding My Voice, to the Queen's Hall on Monday 14th May. Read more
Thriller Live
14th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of Michael Jackson, the world’s greatest entertainer. Read more
Sonnet Youth
15th May 2018
A literary rave bringing together poets, authors, rappers, comedians and musicians for a night of no holds barred performances. Read more
Don McLean in Concert
16th May 2018
America’s legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean returns to the UK to perform at the Usher Hall on 16th May. Read more
Singing Class: Introduction to Jazz Singing
16th May 2018
Bird on the Birch invites you to a jazz singing class with Elena Dana introducing classical singing styles of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra. Read more
Ceilidh in Lauriston Hall
19th May 2018
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in Lauriston Hall with caller Ken Gourlay, Flaming Heather ceilidh band & piper. Read more
DMS and The Trend
19th May 2018
Scruff of the Neck & Fortune presents Edinburgh based collective DMS along with The Trend at The Mash House on 19th May. Read more
Edinburgh’s Got Soul Choir - Soul Review with Sharlene Hector
19th May 2018
Get on your feet as the Got Soul Choir bring their Soul Review, with special guest vocalist Sharlene Hector, to The Queen's Hall on 19th May! Read more
Jazz at the Traverse: TSYJO in Concert
19th May 2018
The Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra is once again delighted to return in concert to the Traverse Theatre for a wonderful afternoon of scintillating jazz. Read more
Sister Act Live Choir
19th May 2018
See the box office smash hit film 'Sister Act' on a large screen accompanied by a live 25-piece gospel choir and band! Read more
Unto the Hills: Voces Inauditae’s Summer Concert
19th May 2018
Voces Inauditae is proud to present their summer concert "Unto the Hills," an emotional evening of wartime remembrance and solidarity. Read more
Soundhouse: The Poozies
21st May 2018
The Poozies are on a two-week Scottish tour after the official launch of their new album and the Soundhouse gig at Traverse Theatre is the grand finale! Read more
Nina Nesbitt
22nd May 2018
Don't miss Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt when she plays The Liquid Room on May 22nd as part of her UK tour. Read more
Sunshine On Leith
22nd May 2018 - 26th May 2018
The essential Scottish musical returns to the King’s Theatre for the first time since 2010 in a brand-new production! Read more
Echo and the Bunnymen - The Stars, The Oceans and The Moon
23rd May 2018
Regular & CPL present Echo and The Bunnymen - The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon at the Usher Hall on 23rd May. Read more
Scottish Opera: Eugene Onegin
23rd May 2018 - 31st May 2018
Scottish Opera bring Eugene Onegin, a sweeping tale of unfulfilled love, to the Festival Theatre in May. Read more
Singing Class: Introduction to Jazz Singing
23rd May 2018
Bird on the Birch invites you to a jazz singing class with Elena Dana introducing classical singing styles of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra. Read more
Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival
25th May 2018 - 27th May 2018
The Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival returns from 25th-27th May with a world class line-up of breweries, headline music acts and Scotland’s finest street food. Read more
Hidden Door Festival 2018
25th May 2018 - 3rd June 2018
Leith
Hidden Door returns to Leith, for 10 days and nights of live music, theatre, visual art, film, dance, spoken word, late-night DJs and special events. Read more
Rubix Cube Party Night
25th May 2018
It's Rubix Cube Party Night at the Village Hotel Edinburgh on 25th May, so come along and dance the night away at our fantastic 80's disco. Read more
The Third Keith Turner Revue with Special Guests
25th May 2018
Join us for the third Keith Turner Revue at The Jam House on 25th May as musicians come together to celebrate his music and raise money for cancer charities. Read more
TTWM: Sonars, Wuh Oh and Teek
25th May 2018
Through The Wire Music presents: music from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brighton and Bergamo with Sonars, Wuh Oh and TEEK at Sneaky Pete's on 25th May. Read more
Anchor Lane, RumRunners and Grace & Legend
26th May 2018
Scottish hard rock quartet Anchor Lane are delighted to play Opium over the May Bank Holiday Weekend with support from RumRunners and Grace & Legend. Read more
Laboratorium Pieśni in Edinburgh
27th May 2018
The Laboratorium Pieśni ensemble perform all over the world and they are coming to The Caves, Edinburgh on 27th May. Read more
SugarHill Edinburgh Rooftop BBQ
27th May 2018
SugarHill Edinburgh is holding a rooftop BBQ party "Ol Skool Vibes" at SKYbar on Bank Holiday Sunday 27th May. Read more
Singing Class: Introduction to Jazz Singing
30th May 2018
Bird on the Birch invites you to a jazz singing class with Elena Dana introducing classical singing styles of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra. Read more
Gareth Malone Spring Tour 2018
31st May 2018
Don't miss a musical extravaganza when Gareth Malone comes to the Usher Hall on 31st May as part of his Spring Tour! Read more
Aw Blacks at Festival Theatre
2nd June 2018
Sing in the City Aw Blacks return to the Festival Theatre this year for another amazing show along with the Hanley & the Baird band. Read more
ERCU Verdi Requiem
2nd June 2018
Join Edinburgh Royal Choral Union on Saturday 2nd June as they return to the magnificently restored McEwan Hall with a dramatic, colourful and moving programme. Read more
The Festival Of Light Edinburgh
2nd June 2018
The Festival Of Light, a club concept like no other, comes to the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 2nd June. Read more
The Jersey Boys Tribute Night
2nd June 2018
Step back to September '63 and enjoy The Jersey Boys Tribute Night at the Village Hotel Edinburgh on 2nd June! Read more
Soundhouse: Kaela Rowan Band
4th June 2018
The Soundhouse Organisation are delighted to present the Kaela Rowan Band at The Traverse on 4th June. Read more
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
5th June 2018 - 9th June 2018
New Adventures return with one of their most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella! Read more
NEHH presents... Kris Drever
9th June 2018
Scottish songwriter Kris Drever (Lau) will perform a ‘best of’ set featuring all the key songs from his first decade and also some new material at Summerhall on 9th June. Read more
Renaissance Splendour - The Scottish Chamber Choir
9th June 2018
The Scottish Chamber Choir, directed by Iain McLarty presents: Renaissance Splendour in the beautiful setting of Rosslyn Chapel. Read more
Rolling Stones
9th June 2018
The Rolling Stones are bringing the No Filter tour to the UK and Ireland this summer, including a date at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on June 9th! Read more
Marti Pellow plus Special Guests
10th June 2018
Marti Pellow brings 'The Private Collection Tour' to Edinburgh's Festival Theatre on Sunday 10th June. Read more
Soundhouse: Moishe’s Bagel with Fiona Hunter
11th June 2018
Moishe's Bagel will be joined by special guest, Scottish singer Fiona Hunter for this gig at the Traverse on 11th June. Read more
The Zombies
16th June 2018
Iconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies have returned for a UK tour in June this year and play The Queen's Hall on 16th June. Read more
Courtyard Ceilidh
17th June 2018
Join us at Summerhall for a fun Sunday afternoon on 17th June as our Courtyard Ceilidh returns featuring the Scott Leslie Band! Read more
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 featuring Tom Jones, Rag'n'Bone Man, Paloma Faith and Kasabian! 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 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 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
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: 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 featuring Tom Jones, Rag'n'Bone Man, Paloma Faith and Kasabian! 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
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 featuring Tom Jones, Rag'n'Bone Man, Paloma Faith and Kasabian! 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 featuring Tom Jones, Rag'n'Bone Man, Paloma Faith and Kasabian! 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 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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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