The Carole King and James Taylor Songbook
Experience the timeless hits of Carole King and James Taylor brought to life by a multi award-winning ensemble at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Sunday 5th July!
About The Carole King and James Taylor Songbook
| 5th July 2026 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR |
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| £30.60 | |
| Visit the event website here |
Now enjoying its 10th year of touring, and having gathered critical acclaim during sell-out runs at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Fringe World Australia, and sold-out shows right across the UK and the US, The Carole King & James Taylor Songbook comes to a theatre near you.
Taking you on an incredible journey through the careers of the six-time Grammy Award winner, twenty-time platinum hit maker Carole King, five-time Grammy Award winner, and American folk legend James Taylor, this is a show not to be missed.
Featuring passionate renditions of Fire and Rain, Sweet Baby James, I Feel the Earth Move, Natural Woman, You've Got a Friend, and many more, this astonishing back catalogue is realised with genuine sincerity and authenticity by the multi award winning ensemble of Night Owl Shows.
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