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Withered Hand & Friends

Dan Willson (Withered Hand) is joined by a host of very special guests for another of his legendary festival line-ups on Thursday 21st August at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!

Withered Hand & Friends

About Withered Hand & Friends

Dan Willson (Withered Hand) is joined by a host of very special guests from the world of alternative acoustic, folk and rock for another of his legendary festival line-ups featuring classics, collaborations and barely concealed chaos.

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Scottish accordion player RuMac plays anything from traditional Gaelic songs to heavy metal rock... don't miss him live at La Belle Angele on Friday 14th August as part of the Edinburgh Fringe!

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Daniel Sloss: BITTER

15th August 2026

Scotland’s international comedy superstar Daniel Sloss unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show 'BITTER' at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 15th August.

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Lindisfarne

15th August 2026

Legendary 70's Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 15th August!

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Dean Friedman

15th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Catch legendary singer and songwriter Dean Friedman at Edinburgh New Town Church for an unforgettable evening of funny, poignant, heartfelt stories and songs!

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Le Vent du Nord

16th August 2026

The raucous Québec quintet Le Vent du Nord comes to The Queens Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 16th August for a foot-stomping live performance!

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Come From Away

19th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

With soaring music and a deeply moving story, Come From Away tells of the spirited locals of Gander and the stranded passengers who unexpectedly came together in the wake of September 11th.

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Hot Dub Time Machine Presents House Party: 1970 - 2026

20th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

The ultimate Edinburgh Fringe Party is back! Sold-out since 2012, Hot Dub Time Machine returns to the heart of the Fringe for 8 intimate shows at Assembly Hall!

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Just Radiohead

21st August 2026

Featuring a collective of highly experienced and well-known performers from around the Liverpool and North Wales scenes don't miss Just Radiohead live at La Belle Angele on Friday 21st August!

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Connor Burns: FLOW

22nd August 2026

Connor Burns' 2025 show sold out 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh alone, toured UK, Australia and packed the Glasgow Kings Theatre 5 times over! Don't miss him when he returns to Edinburgh with FLOW!

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Fringe Fragments

24th August 2026 - 25th August 2026

An industry pitching platform open to audiences, Fringe Fragments spotlights dance makers from Scotland and around the world as they share 15-minute excerpts of tour-ready performances!

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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble

26th August 2026

Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, lovingly & accurately recreated live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 26th August!

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Kenny Thomas

29th August 2026

British soul legend and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kenny Thomas has announced a special show at La Belle Angele as part of Edinburgh Fringe, celebrating 35 years of his debut record!

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The Magic of the Bee Gees

4th September 2026

Don't miss this breath-taking concert spectacular, including all your favourite Bee Gees songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than a Woman and many more at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh!

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Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael

12th September 2026

Direct from London's West End, Fastlove is the world's favourite George Michael Celebration! Don't miss it when it returns to The Queen's Hall on Saturday 12th September!

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Mike Wozniak - The Bench

23rd September 2026

Taskmaster star Mike Wozniak is coming to Edinburgh with his new show, The Bench, catch him live at The Queen's Hall on 26th September!

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Wishbone Ash

25th September 2026

Experience the legendary band Wishbone Ash performing a stellar set when they return to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Friday 25th September!

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Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

26th September 2026

Nish Kumar, the UK's leading political comic, is back on tour with a formidable batch of passionate, progressive stand-up for the ages, don't miss him live at The Queen's Hall on September 26th!

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Bill Callahan

1st October 2026

Bill Callahan, the introspective American singer-songwriter known for his minimalist folk and indie rock compositions, brings his tour to The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on Thursday 1st October!

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Walter Trout

3rd October 2026

Witness a true icon in his element when Walter Trout returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd October!

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Andy Irvine with Quilty

4th October 2026

Ireland meets Sweden for a melting pot of traditional music from both cultures as Andy Irvine, one of the great Irish singers, and Swedish band Quilty come to The Queens Hall Edinburgh!

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Breabach

9th October 2026

Breabach, securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, will return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 9th October!

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Mike Bubbins: IDEASMAN

10th October 2026

Comedian, actor, and broadcaster Mike Bubbins brings his brand-new live tour, IDEASMAN to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh in October 2026!

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Shawn Colvin

16th October 2026

Shawn Colvin celebrates 30 years of her classic album 'A Few Small Repairs' with a rare tour, don't miss her live at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Friday 16th October!

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Foy Vance

17th October 2026

Foy Vance is set to light up the UK this year with a massive run of autumn headline dates in support of his new album, The Wake, don't miss him live at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on October 17th!

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Dr Richard Shepherd

25th October 2026

Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he brings his captivating new tour, Time of Death – More Unnatural Causes, to The Queens Hall Edinburgh this October!

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One Night In Nashville

30th October 2026

One Night In Nashville, featuring Maria Jordan, the UK's one and only down-town Nashville and honky-tonk experience, is coming to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 30th October!

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Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

31st October 2026

Fin Taylor brings his sharp, direct, and fearless stand-up to Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Saturday 31st October as part of his Pre-emptive Comeback Special tour!

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Francis Rossi

1st November 2026

This brand new show will see Francis Rossi, one of Britain's most loved and influential musicians, take to the road for a night of Quo classics and a few surprises!

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Across The Universe - The Beatles ‘66-70’

7th November 2026

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show featuring a live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans.

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Paul Simon’s Graceland: 40th Anniversary Celebration by the London African Gospel Choir

18th November 2026

The London African Gospel Choir comes to The Queens Hall Edinburgh with their critically acclaimed re-imagining, marking 40 years of Paul Simon's iconic album Graceland!

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Dr John Cooper Clarke

27th November 2026

One of Britain's most outstanding poets, Dr John Cooper Clarke, returns to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh in November 2026 with his latest collection, ‘Have It’!

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Electric Six

28th November 2026

Detroit rockers Electric Six return to Edinburgh with their unique blend of garage-rock, disco, punk and exhilarating live show, don't miss them at the Queen's Hall on Saturday 28th November!

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Dylan Moran - Looking For Trouble

29th November 2026

Looking For Trouble is the brand-new show from BAFTA and Perrier Award-winning comedian & star of Black Books, Dylan Moran! Don't miss him live at The Queen's Hall on Sunday 29th November!

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PorkPie

11th December 2026

Nine piece Ska band PorkPie return to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Friday 11th December, performing classics from The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, The Beat and more!

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The Scottish Christmas Songbook

Selected dates between 19th December 2026 - 22nd December 2026

Bursting with seasonal favourites and celebratory energy, The Scottish Christmas Songbook at The Queen's Hall is the perfect night out to get you straight into the Christmas spirit!

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Lucy Beaumont: Bad At Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

11th March 2027

Lucy Beaumont returns with Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos, an evening packed with chaotic brilliance, mayhem, and surreal storytelling that's made her one of the UK's most beloved comedians!

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MILOŠ

19th March 2027

MILOŠ, one of the world’s most celebrated classical guitarists, brings his 2026 UK tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 19th March 2027!

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Noel Fitzpatrick – Medicine & Music

22nd May 2027

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is hitting the road with a completely new show, combining his passion for both animals and music and he brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 22nd May 2027!

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Classical Kate Bush - Cloudbusting

11th June 2027

Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC One as one of the most authentic tributes to Kate Bush in the world, don't miss them when they come to The Queens Hall Edinburgh!

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