Edinburgh International Festival: Arab Strap

Sorry you are too late, this event has been and gone!

The much-loved cult indie rock duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton return with their first new album in 16 years.

About Edinburgh International Festival: Arab Strap

Listed Under Music Events / Nights Out Events

Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton grew up in Falkirk and bonded over a love of rock music, sad songs and dancing. Naming their new band Arab Strap, they released their debut album, The Week Never Starts Round Here, in 1996, and soon became a much loved cult duo for their fly on the wall, brutally honest songs about sex, drugs and drinking.

They returned last year with a new album, As Days Get Dark – their first in 16 years – describing it as being “about hopelessness and darkness, but in a fun way.” An older and wiser version of their 90s work, it keeps the ink-black humour of early Arab Strap, while updating it for modern times, as heard on ‘Fable of the Urban Fox’, a stunning single alluding to xenophobia and Broken Britain.

In association with 432 Presents

Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!

Similar events you might like...

Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 8th November 2025

Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh West

We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!

Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh South

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!

Day Disco Brunch

Selected dates between 22nd June 2025 - 28th September 2025

Granary Leith, Leith

Come along to the Granary Leith for this Day Disco Brunch with live saxophone tunes and DJ beats!

Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

Selected dates between 27th June 2025 - 28th November 2025

The Counting House Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!

Broadway Brunch

Selected dates between 19th July 2025 - 20th September 2025

Brewhemia, Edinburgh Old Town

Ready to swap your Saturday lie-in for a standing ovation? Step into the limelight with Broadway Brunch, Brewhemia’s razzle-dazzle new dining spectacular.