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Cowgate Block Party

After selling out in January, all-day music festival Cowgate Block Party returns to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 18th April!

Cowgate Block Party

About Cowgate Block Party

18th April 2026
3pm
Edinburgh Old Town
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Brand new all dayer festival in the heart of the capital.

Cowgate Block Party is an all-day music festival coming to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 18th April.

From indie and punk to alt-pop and experimental sounds, Cowgate Block Party brings together emerging artists from across genres at three of the Cowgate’s most loved spaces: Sneaky Pete’s, Legends and The Bongo Club.













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