| 16th January 2027 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Usher Hall Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA |
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‘Beat The Drum - The Runrig Experience’ return to Scotland in 2027 with their biggest tour to date, playing the largest venues of their journey so far.
Bringing the unforgettable songs of Runrig to life with soaring vocals, rich harmonies, and powerful musicianship, this is an unmissable celebration of anthems that continue to inspire a generation.
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