Music events in Edinburgh

Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!

Live music at Bar 13

Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!

Live Music

Come and enjoy all your favourite singalongs and some of Scotland's best musical talents at The Three Sisters Edinburgh!

Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

Open Mic Night

Join host Michael Dodds every Wednesday at The Three Sisters for an evening of music, singing, poetry, comedy and much more!

Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

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

Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub

Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!

The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

Brunch at The Bridge Inn

Join us for our brand new ‘Brunch at The Bridge’ monthly event at The Bridge Inn, Ratho and enjoy the backdrop of live music!

Burly Ceilidh Club

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

Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Join Maid of the Forth for the highly-anticipated evening music cruises, making a comeback in 2024!

Evening Sunset Jazz Cruise

Join us for a magical evening on the river Forth with our legendary Jazz cruise featuring live music from the "Maid of the Forth Stompers"!

Burly Ceilidh Club

Enjoy an evening of Scottish scran, jigs, and reels with our live ceilidh band taking you through all the steps into the small hours with our Burly Ceilidh Club!

Disco Days Edinburgh

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh!

The Karaoke Crawl

Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or a first-time singer, The Karaoke Crawl welcomes everyone who's ready to let loose and have a great time.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

The new official Dolly Parton musical, Here You Come Again, arrives in Edinburgh in July, featuring all of her greatest hits, don't miss this rollicking and joyous new show!

CATS - The Beyond Broadway Experience

Join the Beyond Broadway Experience's 200-strong cast as they present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, CATS.

Moonwake Lunarpalooza Festival

Moonwake's Lunarpalooza is back for 2024 and it's bigger and better. Join us on the Leith Shore from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July!

Clubland Classix

Clubland makes its long awaited return to the Scottish capital on Saturday 27th July at The Liquid Room!

eCity 2024

Join Made For His Praise Edinburgh for an exhilarating gospel musical experience and inspiring moments of worship that will lift your spirit and refresh your soul on Saturday 27th July!

MAD4IT Manchester Night

Dust off your bucket hats as Manchester comes to Bathgate for 1 night only as we celebrate 30 years since Oasis Debut Album - Definitely Maybe with a massive Manchester Tribute night!

Soundplay Projects for 0–5 year olds

Soundplay Projects are coming to the Fruitmarket on 27th July with a playful and collaborative exploration of sensory music making, immersive light and interactive animation.

STAGE SCREAM: The Sequel! The Darkest Hits From The Darkest Musicals

Shock Horror Theatre present: STAGE SCREAM:The Sequel! 2 hours of the darkest hits from the darkest shows at The Banshee Labyrinth on 27th July!

The Killaz UK

The Killaz UK are the ultimate tribute to the live shows of the Killers! Don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 27th July!

The Secret Speakeasy

The Devils Cut and Speakeasy Scotland present the Secret Speakeasy at Angels Share Hotel on 27th July!

West Lothian Pride

Get ready to celebrate love and equality at West Lothian Pride - a fun-filled event full of music, fun, and community spirit at Reconnect Howden Park Centre on Saturday 27th July!

Afternoon Delight 3

SheBeat's Scottish Music Scene presents Afternoon Delight. Live music from Dragged Up, Jeshua and Valensteïn, hosted by SheBeat at The Voodoo Rooms.

Pip Blom

Dutch singer-songwriter Pip Blom has announced the band will play The Mash House Edinburgh on Monday 29th July!

creative soundLAB: Music Networking and Showcase Event

opera agency is delighted to announce the next creative soundLAB event will be taking place on 30th July at Edinburgh Napier University, Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio!

Ireland The Show

Ireland the Show will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!

A Young Pianist’s Recital

Enjoy a FREE short piano recital by a 15-year-old pianist at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 31st July! Open to all classical music lovers.

Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas

Join Fiddlefox and Baby Shark as they travel to different lands around the world around the world seeking a lost friend. Designed for children ages 1-10.

Baby Wants Candy

One of the world’s most celebrated improv shows EVER heads back to the Fringe for its 17th year with a run of 26 brand new one-off musicals!

Kafka’s Metamorphosis: The Musical! With Puppets!

Having delighted swarms of audiences from New York to Montréal, Kafka’s Metamorphosis: The Musical! With Puppets! now skitters into Scotland for its Fringe debut.

Our Little Secret: The 23andMe Musical

What does a 31-year-old theatre kid do when a DNA test reveals that his biological parents aren't quite who he thought they were? Write a musical, of course!

Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure

Jam-packed with songs from Nick Cope's beloved CBeebies Popcast, Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure is a show is for 3–8-year-old adventurers – and their families!

Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical

Shamilton, one of the Fringe’s smash-hit sensations is back for the third year running with their latest ad-libbed creation!

The Emu War: A New Musical

Inspired by the true events of The Great Emu War of 1932, this new comedy musical tells the story of WW1 veterans trying to grow wheat in the Australian outback.

Edge of Time

Edge of Time is a haunting exploration of the power of hope, and the life affirming journey of breaking free from conformity.

Fauré Requiem by Candlelight

Join the NYCOS on Thursday 1st August for a performance of Fauré Requiem by Candlelight by the NYCOS Chamber Choir!

Keane

Keane will be performing a very special one-off show at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Thursday 1st August, to celebrate 20 years since the release of Hopes and Fears!

Preview Night: Breabach

Scottish Highland and Island musical traditions collide with brand-new compositions by folk band Breabach.

Tones - A Hip Hop Opera

A man in a battle with his identity, and on a journey through the depths of Black-British culture, class, and belonging. This is a piece of gig theatre like no other!

7UP launches game-changing BBQ range at Foodies Festival

The unique 7UP Coolbox installations will be popping up in the Edinburgh Foodies Festival. Bop to local DJ’s whilst soaking up the summer vibes!

An evening of traditional Scottish fiddle music

Join us at The Georgian House on Friday 2nd August for an evening of traditional Scottish fiddle music from the Edinburgh Highland Reel and Strathspey Society!

Back to the 80’s

Join us at La Belle Angele on 2nd August for the ultimate 80's extravaganza dedicated to the soundtrack of your youth!

Blues and Burlesque

Following sell-out runs in Edinburgh, Perth and Adelaide, this award-winning live music cabaret is back with a brand-new show at the Fringe!

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.

Foodies Festival Edinburgh

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 2nd and 4th August!

Fringe by the Sea

Fringe by the Sea is back with a bang! With over 250 events between August 2nd and 11th in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick, there's something to suit every taste!

Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club is heading to Edinburgh!

Häagen-Dazs is bringing its Flavour Club to Castle Street in Edinburgh on the 2nd August, offering alternative entertainment during the summer of sport!

Planetarium Lates: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

After a sell-out run last year, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon planetarium experience is back at the Fringe!

Reject Me, Already

In this innovative, big-hearted, feel-good musical, the audience write the story as they pick who plays which role, and who ends up with who.

Still Marillion

The one and only Still Marillion return to Dreadnought Rock on Friday 2nd August!

STUMPED

A journey through humour, anger and ultimately hope, STUMPED is ideally suited to both existing opera fans and newbies. Catch it at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in August!

Super Second Rate

Leah Coloff is a Grammy winning cellist, singer/songwriter and creator. Hear her story, told through spoken word, music and song in this funny, humane show at the Edinburgh Fringe!

The Imitator

Don’t miss this opportunity to see singer/actor Julian Fontalvo, an outstanding performer with a truly unique talent, when he returns to the Fringe!

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 2nd to 24th August 2024!

Brewhemia’s Drag Brunch

Come along to Brewhemia’s Drag Brunch! Sausages, songs, smut and shoulder pads. Breakfast as you’ve almost wanted it – drag queens, cocktails and mimosas, adults only.

David B Archibald

Regular Music presents David B Archibald at the Ghillie Dhu on Saturday 3rd August as part of the Edinburgh Fringe!

Day Fever Edinburgh

Day Fever is bringing the party back to Edinburgh! They guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times for over the 30's!

Dunewind

Dunewind, a London based progressive pop band, play the Institut Français d’Écosse as part of The Vive le Fringe! festival on 3rd August!

Il Pomo D’Oro & Jakub Józef Orliński

Journey to 17th-century Italy with Il Pomo d'Oro and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński in an enchanting performance of early Baroque music.

Keep it Steel: For Whom La Belle Tolls

The best Rock/ Metal club night in the world returns for a festival special at La Belle Angele!

La Pasión Según San Marcos

Latin American music meets Afro-Cuban and contemporary classical in this bold interpretation of Christ’s Crucifixion.

Penthesilea

Ferocious and emotionally charged, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam’s production of Heinrich von Kleist’s Penthesilea is a powerful fusion of a rock concert and an ancient tragic love story.

Taste 30th Anniversary The Final Party

Taste returns to The Liquid Room to celebrate their 30th Anniversary with their Final Party on Saturday 3rd August!

The Last Five Years

Never Ending Theatre presents 'The Last Five Years', an emotionally charged musical. It follows Jamie and Cathy as they fall in and out of love over their turbulent five-year relationship.

The Unravelling Wilburys

Don't miss a fabulous night out for lovers of great music when The Unravelling Wilburys come to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 27th August!

Carmen

The most popular French opera in the world comes to the International Festival direct from Opéra-Comique – the Parisian opera house where it all began.

Edinburgh International Festival: The Opening Concert - St Matthew Passion

Edinburgh Festival Chorus revives Mendelssohn's arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s sublime piece about Christ's last days on earth before his resurrection.

Edinburgh Running Network LP RUN

Do you like the idea of running on a track? To good tunes? With cake for afters? Then the Edinburgh Running Network have just the race for you on 4th August!

First Night at The Hub

Kick off your International Festival in style with Festival Director Nicola Benedetti and handpicked music icons.

Annaliesa Rose Sings The Peter Allen Songbook

Enjoy a mix of well-known songs and hidden gems, celebrating Peter Allen's legacy as a composer, from singer Annaliesa Rose and musical director Daryl Wallis on keys!

Brewhemia’s Haus of Honky-Tonk

Two-step into a night of twangy tunes in the Grand Ole’ Beer Palace, hotter than a Texas summer with rhinestone-clad performers & country classics galore at Brewhemia!

Grupo Corpo

The legendary Brazilian dance company blends Brazilian forms with ballet and contemporary dance to create a unique style, illuminating the uniqueness of Brazilian culture.

Heathen Apostles

Heathen Apostles are doing a three day residency at The Voodoo Rooms from 5th to 7th August as part of the Fringe Festival.

Martin Atkins: Metal Box to Extremities

Veteran drummer for PIL, Killing Joke, Nine Inch Nails and Pigface, Martin Atkins will be showing slides and telling stories at The Voodoo Rooms on 5th August.

Pan African Dance Heritage

Pan African Dance Heritage, a non-profit organisation from Accra, Ghana, seek to promote traditional African dancing and drumming throughout the world. Catch them at the Institut français d'Écosse!

Schola Cantorum de Venezuela

From sacred hymns to Latin American pop culture, Schola Cantorum de Venezuela shares their diverse repetoire.

Singing Willows - a musical adventure

Discover a whimsical world of music and language with Singing Willows – A bilingual and musical adventure pour les enfants!

Soumik Datta

Multi-talented British-Indian musician and composer Datta introduces the International Festival to the sounds of the ancient sarod.

Underwater Blue

Alexis Metallinos brings a unique blend of Greek heritage, weaving together the rich Italian and Spanish cultures, to the Fringe on 5th & 6th August.

Yuja Wang

Piano superstar Yuja Wang performs an eclectic programme of virtuoso masterpieces at the Usher Hall as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.

Bamberger Symphoniker: Hans Rott’s First Symphony

Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker bring a little-known symphonic masterpiece to light.

Brewhemia’s Fling on the Fringe

Braveheart meets the Beer Palace – whisky, tartan, immersive performers, more musicians than you can shake a munro at.

Leonore Piano Trio

One of the UK’s most accomplished chamber groups showcases music from Clara Schumann, Helen Grime and Antonín Dvořák.

NYCOS Kodály Summer School Performance Series: Richard Michael

Join us at the NYCOS Kodály Summer School for a special performance from jazz pianist Richard Michael on 6th August!

Sidiki Dembele

Sidiki Dembele furthers the mission of his griot ancestors, with captivating drumming rituals from West Africa.

Stannington, Sick Pay, Bullion Train at Bannerman’s

Stannington headline Bannerman's, Edinburgh as part of their upcoming UK tour with supports from Sick Pay and Bullion Train.

The Background Sounds - Live at Stramash

The Background Sounds bring their unapologetic genius combinations of vintage jazz and perfect pop mash-ups to Stramash Edinburgh on Tuesday 6th August!

Trinity Youth Symphony Orchestra

Immerse yourself in the melting pot of Indonesian and Scottish culture brought to you by Trinity Youth Symphony Orchestra — the Gold Medallist of the 2019 World Orchestra Festival.

Bamberger Symphoniker: Beyond the Score® - Dvořák’s New World Symphony

Take a deep dive into one of the first multicultural symphonies with the Bamberger Symphoniker, narrator Gerard McBurney and guest artists.

Brewhemia’s Supper Klub

It's Brewhemia’s annual showcase of things we love and entertainment we’ve never seen before.

Elizabeth Llewellyn and Simon Lepper

Soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn and pianist Simon Lepper delve into the colourful world and emotive landscapes of the late Romantic era.

Alexandre Kantorow

Renowned French pianist Alexandre Kantorow showcases the visions of four great composer-pianists in a captivating recital at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!

Brewhemia’s Howl at the Moon

Enjoy a roaring, ragtime, prohibition pianos – a dazzling, duelling mash up of requests, classics and full-on fun. Hosted by the fabulous Tom Harlow!

Inspiral Carpets

Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets return to The Liquid Room on Thursday 8th August!

NYCOS Kodály Summer School Performance Series: Hannah Rarity

Don't miss this chance to experience award-winning singer Hannah Rarity live as she returns to the NYCOS Kodály Summer School on Thursday 8th August!

Rising Stars with Leonore Piano Trio

The Leonore Piano Trio mentors last year’s rising stars of classical music.

ScotlandsFest: Quines, Women of Scotland - Gerda Stevenson

In poetry and song, award-winning writer/actor/singer Gerda Stevenson presents the remarkable women from her acclaimed book, Quines: Poems in Tribute to Women of Scotland.

Tinderbox Orchestra: Live in Libraries Tour

Tinderbox Orchestra will bring its Live in Libraries Tour to Edinburgh to spread a campaign that gets musical instruments into public libraries so people can borrow them for free, just like books!

Voyage - The ABBA Tribute

VOYAGE The Abba Tribute, at La Belle Angele, is an explosive show packed with all your favourite Abba Hits, sensational singing, mesmerising choreography and authentic costumes.

Bamberger Symphoniker: Dvořák and Suk

Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker pair a late masterpiece by Antonín Dvořák with his son-in-law Josef Suk’s most ambitious orchestral work.

Hamilton de Holanda

Musician Hamilton de Holanda stages a vibrant union of Brazilian choro and contemporary jazz.

Home Body - The Musical

Marking its debut performance at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Home Body is a new musical play incorporating contemplative original catchy songs.

Is That Jazz?

Annaliesa Rose brings together her passion for music and her years of experience as a singer, musician and composer in this new show at The Royal Scots Club as part of the Fringe!

Raphaël Feuillâtre

From Bach's Baroque elegance to Piazzolla's Argentine flair, French guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre performs a virtuosic programme comprising centuries of music.

Rhinestone Rodeo

Rhinestone Rodeo returns to La Belle Angele on 9th August for another classic Rhinestone Rodeo country music party! See ya'll there!

Seckou Keita - Homeland Band

Nicknamed "the Hendrix of the Kora", Seckou has been celebrated for his ingenious tunings and virtuosity and praised as "one of the finest exponents of the kora".

The Electric 80s Show - Live @ Edinburgh Fringe

Step inside the DeLorean, switch on the flux capacitor and get ready to go back in time with The Electric 80s Show at The Liquid Room on Friday 9th August!

The Mighty Poons

The Mighty Poons return to Dreadnought Rock on 9th August, playing a massive selection of Classic Rock from the Old Grey Whistle test era!

Up Lates 1

Guest curators create a mixed bill of music and inspired conversation, featuring handpicked artists from the International Festival programme.

Alice Faye

Don't miss rising star Alice Faye live at the Ghillie Dhu, her unique blend of classic and modern influences creates a captivating musical experience!

Burns Hootenanny!

Alastair Sim recites the poetry of Robert Burns as award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel performs Scottish folk music and other musical masterpieces inspired by the beauty of Scotland.

Ceilidh Trail

Fèis Rois' Ceilidh Trail celebrates their 25th anniversary with traditional music played by professional young musicians.

Charlie Chaplin’s Late-Night Cinema

Relive the golden age of Hollywood as our cinema pianist improvises a film score to Charlie Chaplin's best silent films at St Vincent's Chapel in August!

Così fan tutte

After last year's acclaimed The Magic Flute, The Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, along with their Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev, further their exploration of Mozart's operas.

Dean Owens with Special Guests

Don't miss songs and stories from Dean Owens' extensive back catalogue at the Ghillie Dhu on Saturday 10th August!

Hidden Orchestra

Hidden Orchestra, an 'imagined orchestra' created by composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Joe Acheson returns to Edinburgh for a night at La Belle Angele on Saturday 10th August!

Let’s Rock / Party At The Palace

Two established and much-loved Scottish festivals have joined forces to announce a powerful new partnership for live music in Scotland! It’s going to be lively!

Lindisfarne

Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 10th August!

Mànran

Be uplifted by the Scottish supergroup’s self-penned tunes and their invigorating blend of traditional and modern instruments.

Music Improvisation Summer School

St Mary's Music School will be hosting our very first Improvisation Summer School in August 2024!

Pied Piper Walking Tours

Join us on a gentle walking tour of the Georgian New Town as we explore Edinburgh's illustrious music, literary and film history with live Scottish folk music from our resident 'Pied Piper' on fiddle.

Rhapsody in Blue: Jazz Piano by Candlelight

Reinvigorate your musical soul with classic jazz piano: The Entertainer, Take Five and Gershwin’s iconic showstopper Rhapsody in Blue with award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel!

Stefan Dohr and Friends

Berlin Philharmonic's principal horn, Stefan Dohr, presents Brahms's poignant Horn Trio and Ligeti's 20th-century masterpiece, inspired by the former's brilliance.

This Old Cello Box

From Bach to The Beatles and beyond, South Australian cellist/songwriter William Jack presents a free (non-ticketed) multi-style cello recital at St Gyles' Cathedral on 10th August!

22 Mirrors - A Musical Journey Through The Tarot

22 Mirrors is an entrancing and intriguing experience, a magical journey through the Tarot. Catch it as part of the Fringe!

Azahriah

Azahriah is a multi-instrumentalist pop star who dominated one of Europe's biggest music festival's, Sziget Festival's main stage last summer and he plays La Belle Angele on 11th August!

Chilly Gonzales

Animated by his collaborations with Jarvis Cocker, Feist and Daft Punk, musical maverick Chilly Gonzales steps out onto the stage with his brand-new show, GONZO.

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble

Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, lovingly & accurately recreated live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 11th August!

Chiaroscuro Quartet

The acclaimed Chiaroscuro Quartet brings the bygone era of Haydn and Beethoven back to life at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh.

Declan McKenna

Declan McKenna is celebrated for his blend of lo-fi pop and indie-rock, punctuated with thought-provoking and political lyrics, don't miss him live at Edinburgh Playhouse as part of EIF!

Oedipus Rex

Experience Scottish Opera’s immersive staging of Igor Stravinsky’s opera in the unique setting of the National Museum of Scotland.

Peni Candra Rini

Vocalist Peni Candra Rini sings to traditional percussion from her native Indonesia.

The Jive Aces

Get ready to swing with the UK's No. 1 jive and swing band, The Jive Aces at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

Clann An Drumma at Stramash

Join us at Stramash Edinburgh on 13th August for an epic night of Celtic music and drumming with Clann An Drumma!

Maxim Emelyanychev & Principals of the SCO

Led by Maxim Emelyanychev on the fortepiano, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra soloists present captivating renditions from the world of Mozart.

Youssou N’Dour

Don't miss this rare chance to hear Youssou N’Dour mix ancient traditions with eclectic world influences at the Usher Hall on 13th August!

Catriona Price & friends + special guests Constant Follower

Don't miss Scottish violinist and composer Catriona Price & friends at The Queen's Hall on Wednesday 14th August plus special guests Constant Follower!

Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight – Elegy for the Arctic

Relax and unwind as tonight’s artist plays contemporary piano classics by Ludovico Einaudi – by candlelight at St Vincent's Chapel on 14th August!

Ilumina Residency: Exploring Ilumina

Discover the São Paulo-based collective’s musical process as the ensemble performs all around you at the Usher Hall!

Ilumina Residency: In The Light Of The Shadow

The São Paulo-based artist collective takes on an eclectic array of compositions, spanning French baroque to Afro-samba.

Maestro, This is Your Life!

Tune-in for a mockumentary edition of This Is Your Life as our imposter Michael Aspel interviews Ludwig van Beethoven. Features live performances from the maestro including Moonlight Sonata.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason & Harry Baker

Diverse compositions spanning Janáček to Lianne La Havas are woven together by Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Harry Baker.

Showhawk Duo

Come and celebrate 10 years of the Acoustic Rave with The Showhawk Duo at Stramash this August!

CØLIBRI

CØLIBRI’s Electronica is like its totem animal: delicate, all finesse and hyperactive, offering us a very textured electronica, sometimes contemplative, sometimes dancing.

Discover The Harp - Beginners Harp Workshop with FREE Harp

Discover The Harp is a beginners harp workshop that includes your own harp, made in wales to take home and keep.

Edinburgh Festival Chorus

Lose yourself in Grechaninov’s hypnotic sound in a late-night concert given by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and their director James Grossmith!

Ian Bostridge & Steven Osborne

British singer Ian Bostridge joins Edinburgh-born pianist Steven Osborne for Franz Schubert’s visionary song cycle Schwanengesang.

Luminescence: Maria Rud & Tommy Smith

Don't miss this spellbinding audio-visual improvisation in the moment by internationally acclaimed artist Maria Rud and saxophonist Tommy Smith at St Giles' Cathedral from 15th - 17th August!

Musicians from Ilumina

Revel in popular Brazilian music with the São Paulo-based collective Ilumina, as part of their International Festival residency.

The Alehouse Sessions

Step inside the world of 17th-century London, as the Usher Hall gets catapulted through time and re-invented as a public drinking house!

ABBA Gold The Concert - Live @ Edinburgh Fringe

The UK's number one tribute show - ABBA Gold The Concert performs live at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe this August.

All Eyes and Ears

Thanks to All Eyes and Ears, you will learn everything about the mysterious and powerful relationship between music and cinema.

Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight – Clair de Lune

Celebrate this beautiful evening with romantic piano by Chopin, Liszt and Debussy – by candlelight at St Vincent's Chapel on Friday 16th August!

European Union Youth Orchestra: Don Quixote

Recline on a beanbag and lose yourself in the epic story of a loveable rogue turned chivalrous knight at the Usher Hall on 16th August!

European Union Youth Orchestra: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Led by conductor Gianandrea Noseda, the European Union Youth Orchestra leads an educational expedition across the instruments of the grand ensemble.

Jed Potts Band

Enjoy a fantastic night of Rockin Blues from Jed Potts Band and a long overdue debut at Dreadnoughtrock on 16th August!

Ligeti Quartet performs Anna Meredith

The Ligeti Quartet will be playing original music by Anna Meredith for string quartet and new arrangements of her existing tracks.

Mahler 5 Inside and Out

Pull up a beanbag next to the musicians and be swept along by Mahler’s story, which culminates in the Adagietto, the composer’s great declaration of love.

Sound BE-ing Meditation Concert

This is a unique opportunity to explore the deeply nourishing effect of meditating (or simply BE-ing) with the sound of live classical music with the MAYA School of Yoga and Mindfulness!

Takács Quartet

The International Festival regulars perform two Viennese classics alongside the European premiere of Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s cosmically inspired Flow.

The Marriage of Figaro

The acclaimed Komische Oper Berlin and director Kirill Serebrennikov, known for his daring, satirical productions, present Mozart’s iconic comic opera.

The Sensational David Bowie Band

An Edinburgh Fringe Special - The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, comes to La Belle Angele on 16th August!

Up Lates 2

Guest curators create a mixed bill of music and inspired conversation, featuring handpicked artists from the International Festival programme.

VRï

Specialising in unearthing tunes and melodies from Wales’s past, folk trio VRï creates toe-tapping rhythms with elegant finesse.

Claire Martin with The Martin Sjöstedt Trio

Renowned UK jazz vocalist and multi-award winner, Claire Martin OBE, reunites with her accomplished Swedish trio at The Queen's Hall on Saturday 17th August!

Domo Branch & Friends

Charismatic jazz musician Domo Branch returns to The Hub for a night of original music and improvisation.

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene will be headlining Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Saturday 17th August at Royal Highland Centre!

Fleshtival

Don't miss out on this monumental display of Metal in the capital, featuring 10 metal bands from the UK.

Guns or Roses - GnR Tribute

Guns or Roses, the Uk's best Tribute to G'n'R, return to Dreadnoughtrock for another awesome night of Guns'n'Roses on 17th August!

Hops in the Garden

Archerfield Walled Garden is hosting local charity Leuchie's 5th Hops in the Garden Music and Food Festival on Saturday 17th August!

Mahan Esfahani

Iranian-American musician Mahan Esfahani reveals the rich harpsichord repertoire of the late Baroque period.

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony

The Hallé and Sir Mark Elder return to present Mahler's dramatic Fifth Symphony in its entirety alongside Lili Boulanger's Psalm 130.

Orchestre à Six Mains – Three Pianists, Six Hands, One Piano

Hear Candle Concerts innovative piano orchestra perform finger-gymnastics music for three pianists playing one piano together at St Vincent's Chapel!

Rising Stars with Ilumina & Liza Ferschtman

Violist Jennifer Stumm and violinist Liza Ferschtman assemble an electrifying cohort of up-and-coming musicians.

unfixing :: ceramic and sound

&Gallery is pleased to host a one-off musical event which accompanies France’s solo exhibition 'Unfixing' on Saturday 17th August!

Cat Power Sings Dylan ’66

The infinitely gifted singer-songwriter Cat Power takes on Bob Dylan’s legendary 1966 'Royal Albert Hall' concert as part of the Edinburgh International Festival!

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Becky Hill - CANCELLED

Becky Hill is without a doubt one of the UK's most exceptional talents and you can catch her at the Royal Highland Centre as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions this August!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Three pioneering musical languages dramatically contrast in this expedition of the concerto form, guided by conductor Elim Chan.

Thomas Quasthoff Trio

Experience the vocal versatility of Thomas Quasthoff, the German bass-baritone who swapped classical for jazz.

Mustafa Said

Encounter the rich musical traditions of Egypt and the Levant with Mustafa Said, award-winning Egyptian singer, musicologist and composer!

Seong-Jin Cho

The piano virtuoso contrasts two exquisite pieces by Maurice Ravel with the second of Franz Liszt’s Années de pèlerinage.

Spiritual Cramp

Spiritual Cramp, an American punk rock band, play Sneaky Pete's on Monday 19th August!

The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis

American songwriter Dan Sheehan brings a special one-man version of 'The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis' to the Fringe, emphasizing the immediate urgency of the climate crisis.

Tirzah

South London singer-songwriter Tirzah uses lush melodies and authentic storytelling to push at the boundaries of pop music.

Balimaya Project

The Mandé jazz sensations blend West African folkloric music with the sounds of London's music scene.

Black is the Color of My Voice

Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell's stunning solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone returns in 2024!

For The Love of Shane MacGowan

This homage from John McLaughlin is a celebration of the life and works of one of the greatest artists of all time. So, let’s all raise a glass to Shane MacGowan at The Voodoo Rooms this August!

Hailu Mergia

Ethiopian keyboard and accordion-player Hailu Mergia brings his live trio to Edinburgh for a special Fringe show in August!

Kammerorchester Basel

Women composers hold the spotlight in this concert of 19th-century music at the Usher Hall on 20th August.

Kleio Quartet

Triumphant and hope-filled ensembles by Benjamin Britten and Joseph Haydn meet Wynton Marsalis’s vibrant celebration of New Orleans.

Wu Man

World-leading pipa player Wu Man unveils the magic of traditional Chinese music.

Dean Friedman - In Concert

Catch a rare performance by legendary singer-songwriter, Dean Friedman, at Prestonfield House on 21st August!

Edinburgh International Festival: Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, one of the world’s greatest pianists, performs a collection of pieces from Schoenberg and other composers.

Fire in my mouth

The UK premiere of a multimedia impassioned elegy for the victims of New York’s 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

Whisky & Music

Come along on Wednesday the 21st of August for a Whisky Tasting and music from Machine Orchid, hosted by Whisky Concerto at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel!

Basshunter

Swedish DJ Basshunter doesn't come to the UK often and when he does you guys are in for a treat! Catch him at La Belle Angele on Thursday 22nd August!

Irish Baroque Orchestra

Discover an 18th-century Dublin concert with music from Handel, Geminiani and the mysterious musician Mr Charles.

Rising Stars of Brass

Brass players on the cusp of their careers perform with their musical role models on stage.

Scottish Premiere - Kiva - The Call of the Wisdom Keepers Documentary Screening

Enjoy a screening of the impressive documentary - KIVA The Call of the Wisdom Keepers followed by music, meditation and inspiring dialogue at The Scotsman Picturehouse on Thursday 22nd August.

Tristan Butler Y Timba Británica FEAT. Mayito Rivera

Tristan Butler y Timba Británica will be joined direct from Havana by world famous, Grammy-award-winning vocalist, Mayito Rivera at The Liquid Room on Thursday 22nd August!

Bat For Lashes

Indie pop sensation Bat for Lashes unveils new songs in her euphoric art-pop sound at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 23rd August as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Sir Donald Runnicles

Experience the works of two late-Romantic musical titans in celebration of conductor Sir Donald Runnicles's 70th birthday.

Don’t Stop Queen Now

Don’t Stop Queen Now, a Queen tribute band, create a dynamic show that is a truly authentic sound and visual experience. Catch them at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 23rd August!

Ground Level

Local covers band Ground Level are back rocking at Dreadnought Rock on Friday 23rd August!

Midori & Özgür Aydin

Multi-award-winning Japanese violinist Midori returns to the International Festival with her long-time recital partner, American pianist Özgür Aydin in a dazzling programme.

Phil Bancroft & Graeme Stephen

Phil Bancroft & Graeme Stephen, two of Scotland's outstanding musical innovators, combine on tenor sax and guitar at St Peters Scottish Episcopal Church, Linlithgow on Friday 23rd August!

Pokey LaFarge

American musician, writer, and actor Pokey LaFarge returns to the UK in 2024, catch him live at La Belle Angele on Friday 23 August!

Adam Holmes with Special Guests

Acclaimed Edinburgh born singer-songwriter Adam Holmes play a blend of his own songs and a selection of covers from his new album 'Songs For my Father' at the Ghillie Dhu on 24th August.

Cätlin and Marko Mägi with Finlay MacDonald & Ali Hutton

Estonian and Scottish music traditions converge for a night of piping and jazz improvisation at The Hub.

Chopin by Candlelight

Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional evening piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles' Cathedral.

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Catfish And The Bottlemen

Multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen return with their first new music in five years and a massive show at Edinburgh Summer Sessions!

Exploring Rossini with Thomas Quasthoff

Bass-baritone and voice professor Thomas Quasthoff conducts 12 gifted students in an intimate performance of Gioachino Rossini's musical swansong, Petite Messe solennelle.

Fleetwood Bac

Fleetwood Bac are the UKs longest running tribute show to Fleetwood Mac. Don't miss them when they return to The Liquid Room Edinburgh on Saturday 24th August!

Goitse

Award-winning Irish band Goitse sets The Hub ablaze with their spectacular new compositions combined with age-old traditional tunes.

Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand

Don't miss two acclaimed singer-songwriters Kathryn Williams and Dan Willson (aka Withered Hand) at the Ghillie Dhu on 24th August!

Odie Leigh

Louisiana based singer-songwriter Odie Leigh plays La Belle Angele on Saturday 24 August!

Philharmonia Orchestra Residency: Verdi’s Requiem

The Edinburgh Festival Chorus joins the orchestra for Verdi's powerful setting of the Catholic funeral mass.

The Magnetic Fields

American indie pop band The Magnetic Fields returns to the International Festival for a very special anniversary.

Edinburgh International Festival: Closing Concert - Capriccio

To celebrate his 80th birthday year, world-renowned British conductor and International Festival regular Sir Andrew Davis returns to the first opera he ever conducted!

Endea Owens

Composer and award-winning bassist Endea Owens and her dazzling sextet, The Cookout, close The Hub series.

Grit Orchestra

Winner of the Scottish Awards for New Music for innovation in New Traditional Music, the GRIT Orchestra is bound to push the limits of genre and Celtic culture.

Philharmonia Orchestra Residency: Family Concert

Our Festival Director Nicola Benedetti joins Philharmonia as solo violinist in this family-friendly rendition of an instantly recognisable piece of classical music.

Lime Cordiale

Don't miss Australian band Lime Cordiale when they return to La Belle Angele on Monday 26th August!

Cumbiatones Live!

Enjoy the taste of Colombian Cumbia psychedelic grooves with Cumbiatones at Boteco Do Brasil Edinburgh on 30th August!

In my Maker’s book: Celebrating Esther Inglis

This unique concert, at South Leith Parish Church on 30th August, celebrates and commemorates Esther Inglis (1570 - 1624) and her astonishing handiwork in music and images!

The Dirty Jewels

The Dirty Jewels bring an eclectic mix of energetic guitar driven rock and pop to get you singing and dancing at Dreadnought Rock on 30th August!

The Music of The Lord of the Rings

Experience the majestic music of the iconic Lord of the Rings films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed.

Clans of Leon - Kings of Leon Tribute

Clans of Leon, Scotland's premier Kings of Leon tribute band, play Dreadnought Rock on 31st August!

Everything Changes - Take That Tribute

Join the UK's favourite tribute act Everything Changes for the ultimate Take That night at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 31st August!

Edinburgh Psych Fest

Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 1st September after the sell-out success of its inaugural year!

Andrew Combs

Catch acclaimed Dallas-reared and Nashville-based singer-songwriter Andrew Combs at Sneaky Pete's on 2nd September!

Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 9)

Enjoy an outstanding evening of classical piano set in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral, with it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano!

Art Brut

Art Brut are back together and play The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh on Thursday 5th September!

Greyfriars at 12 Violin/Piano concert

Don't miss Christopher Bevan and Clare Hoffman at Greyfriars at 12 on Thursday 5th September for this concert of English and Spanish music!

Jill Jackson

Jill Jackson is one of Scotland's leading singer songwriters and an acclaimed artist within the thriving international Americana music scene. Don't miss her live at La Belle Angele on 5th September!

The Ultimate Boyband Party Show

Pop on your Kangol hat and cargo pants, dust off your glow sticks, and Get On Up for an evening you’ll never forget at The Ultimate Boyband Party Show in the Usher Hall!

Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, featuring a cast of West End Singers and a live band!

Nightfly

The musical genius of Nightfly are back with some classic covers to savour at Dreadnought Rock in September!

The Paul Weller Experience

The Paul Weller Experience play a dynamic and authentic set from highly acclaimed musicians in their own right. Don't miss them at Bannermans Bar on 6th September!

Big Country: Return To Steeltown Tour

Legendary Scottish rock group Big Country bring their 'Return To Steeltown' 40th Anniversary Tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 7th September!

Brògeal

Falkirk's Brògeal are hitting the road in September for a headline tour, don't miss them live at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 7th!

Haiver

Musician and songwriter Billy Kennedy, a key member of the renowned band Frightened Rabbit, is stepping into a new realm with his project, Haiver and sees them play The Mash House on 7th September!

Lizzie and the Banshees

Edinburgh based Lizzie and the Banshees are a Siouxsie & The Banshees Tribute band and if you've yet to see them perform, you're in for a real treat!

Oasis & Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds Tribute

The UK's top tribute to everything Oasis and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are back in Edinburgh on Saturday 7th September at The Hive Nightclub!

Plantoid

Plantoid are one of those bands that exceed the sum of their parts, with each member bringing a unique flavour that enhances their sound tenfold.

The Magic of Motown

Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year when The Magic of Motown returns to the stage at the Usher Hall!

Jeff Dayton & Joe Martin

Enjoy an evening with Jeff Dayton performing the songs of Glen Campbell, telling stories of 15 years on the road as band leader for the Hall of Fame legend.

Blackberry Smoke

Blackberry Smoke have announced their 'Be Right Here' Tour will be stopping off at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 10th September!

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life is a spectacular live concert featuring all the greatest hits from your favourite films at the Usher Hall.

András Droppa’s Painted Ladies Tour

Following the release of his debut album, András Droppa brings his unique brand of Hard Rock-Blues to Bannerman's Bar, Edinburgh on 11th September as part of his UK and Ireland debut tour!

Espen Eriksen Trio

The Espen Eriksen Trio is one of the most popular piano trios in Europe and you can catch them at Traverse Theatre on Wednesday 11th September!

Clans of Leon

Clans of Leon, Scotland's premier Kings of Leon tribute band, play La Belle Angele on Friday 13th September!

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves - Cher Tribute

Don't miss this tribute to Cher at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 13th September!

In the Mood

Immerse yourself in the timeless music of Glenn Miller and the music of fabulous forties with the record-breaking big band Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation at the Howden Park Centre!

Music of Rod Stewart by Candlelight

The Music Of Rod Stewart By Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Friday 13th September!

Mystery Ensemble play The Music of Harry Potter

Experience the majestic music of the beloved film series based on the eponymous novels by J.K. Rowling. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed.

SCO 24/25: Mozart & Beethoven

Join the SCO for a programme of discoveries, showing Wagner's tender side, Mozart discovering wind instruments... and the radical young Beethoven.

Spreading the Disease

It's time to get a bit of Metal in your Rock Diet. Two awesome bands on tour stopping at Dreadnought Rock, Scotland's Longest Running Rock Club, on Friday 13th September!

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Join Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 14th September for a night not to be missed!

Kiioto

Kiiōtō, a new musical incarnation of Lou Rhodes and Rohan Heath, play The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 14th September as part of a UK tour!

RANT

RANT create a sound which is both spacious and lush yet retaining all the earthy bite and spark synonymous with a Scottish fiddle player.

The Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight

London Concertante brings Vivaldi's masterpiece, Four Seasons, to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles' Cathedral!

Vicious Events

Catch Belgium's finest Novah & BYØRN and Edinburgh's very own Malevolent for an unforgettable night at The Liquid Room on 14th September!

Atlantic Road Trip

Atlantic Road Trip is a truly international phenomenon bridging Europe and America, and exploring the evolution and fusion of traditional indigenous folk musics from Scotland, Ireland and Slovakia.

Esther Rose

New Orleans based Esther Rose makes her way to Scotland this September for a soulful and heartfelt couple of evenings including a night at The Voodoo Rooms!

Come From Away

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss the smash hit musical Come From Away when it comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2024!

Six60

Get ready Edinburgh! SIX60 will be headlining at The Mash House on the 17th of September!

Arab Strap

Scottish indie-rockers Arab Strap have announced a gig at La Belle Angele on Wednesday 18th September in support of their new album!

Alas De Liona

Alas De Liona weaves unique lyrical and melodic experiences... don't miss her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 19 September!

Kara Grainger

Edinburgh Blues Club presents Kara Grainger at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 19th September!

Tom McRae

Mercury and Brit nominated artist Tom McRae is heading out on tour in support of his new album, catch him live at Summerhall on Thursday 19th September!

A Society Soiree: Georgian Style

Join Surveyor of the King's Pictures, and curator of the exhibition, Anna Reynolds on 20th September for an exclusive view of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!

Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy Perman

Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy Perman have released their first single as a duo and announced a UK tour with a date at Summerhall on 20th September!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Relive the Star Wars magic on the big screen as Scotland's National Orchestra brings John Williams' Oscar-winning score to life in this powerful multimedia experience at the Usher Hall!

Teen Spirit - 90s Rock Night

Come as you are and join La Belle Angele Edinburgh for the ultimate 90s Rock night on Friday 20th September!

The Amy Winehouse Experience Live

Coming to Edinburgh... The Amy Winehouse Experience provide, without doubt, the most authentic recreation of Amy Winehouse, designed to entertain and deliver the experience of Amy at her very best!

The History Of Rock

Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more, don't miss The History Of Rock when it comes to the Howden Park Centre!

Tom As Usual - Tom Jones Tribute

The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual Showband. Close your eyes and Robert IS Tom Jones!

All Weller Band

From the ashes of 'In The Crowd' rises 'The All Weller Band', the Quartet who promise to take you on a magic carpet ride from the tube station to the riverbank and beyond!

Big Big Train

Big Big Train return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 21st September with their ‘The Likes Of Us' Tour!

HWFG at RATT with GBX

The HWFG Club Tour lands at the iconic Room At The Top for a night of club classics, old skool and dance anthems.

Marc Almond

Marc Almond will follow the release of his new album ‘I’m Not Anyone’ with a major UK headline tour in September and brings it to the Usher Hall on Saturday 21st!

The Bygones

Indie folk duo The Bygones are on a UK tour in 2024 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on 21st September!

The Men They Couldn’t Hang

Now into their 4th decade, British roots-rockers The Men They Couldn’t Hang will perform live at La Belle Angele on 21st September!

Arties Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

Get ready to be transported into a world of nostalgic tunes as Artie finds clues inside the original Singing Kettle’s to your favourite songs.

Gaffa Tape Sandy

Gaffa Tape Sandy are heading out on the road in support of their upcoming new album Hold My hand, God Damn It... catch them live at Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 22nd September!

Ryan Adams: Solo 2024

Ryan Adams returns to the UK in 2024 with a date at the Usher Hall on Sunday 22nd September!

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me is touring Scotland in September with at date at Summerhall from 23rd to 25th.

Soundhouse: Modern Vikings

Modern Vikings play music with a strong emphasis on melody with the added grooves, urgency and colours of the American jazz tradition. Catch them at the Traverse Theatre on 23rd September!

A Chorus Line

Celebrate the lives of theatre’s unsung heroes, as they tell searing stories of ambition, shattered hopes, and what it really costs to follow your dreams.

It’s a Beautiful Noise

Brand new for 2024, the Orchestral Edition of It’s a Beautiful Noise is touring Europe's top theatre venues and stops off at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 24th September!

Jill Andrews

Nashville based singer-songwriter Jill Andrews is on a UK in September with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on the 25th!

The Family Rain

The Family Rain is coming to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th September!

The The

THE THE have announced four major UK headline concerts for September 2024 with a date at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on the 25th!

SCO 24/25: A Celebration of Dvořák

From earthy folk melodies to richly Romantic passions, join the fun as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra launches a new Season of discoveries with an evening of Dvořák.

The Go! Team

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Thunder, Lightning, Strike' The Go! Team bring their tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 26th September!

Summertime Sadness Club

Join us at La Belle Angele for a night dedicated to Lana Del Rey and friends! Join us for the most joyfully miserable Sad Girl club night experience!

The Undertones

Don't miss Legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 27 September!

ABBA Disco Wonderland

The Ultimate ABBA Disco Is Back In Edinburgh at the The Liquid Room, celebrating 50 Years Of Waterloo!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Abba Tribute Party

Join us at Room At The Top on 28th September for our Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Abba Tribute Party!

Led Astray

With a slightly revised line up now to 5 band members another epic night of Classic Rock awaits you when Led Astray play Dreadnought Rock on 28th September!

LoveOliver’s Annual Ball

LoveOliver would like to invite you to our first annual ball, taking place at the Kimpton Hotel in Edinburgh on Saturday 28th September, in aid of childhood cancer!

Paranoid Visions

Irish anarcho DIY punks 'Paranoid Visions' play Legends Edinburgh on Saturday 28th September!

Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

Woodland Dance Project

The Woodland Dance Project is back for 2024 with a bang! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on 28th September!

First Ladies of Country: The Story of Patsy Cline & Tammy Wynette

The story of two, of the most famous American female country stars; Patsy Cline & Tammy Wynette together at last for one night only at the Howden Park Centre!

The Allergies Live

The Allergies are hitting the road with a high-octane live show to bring their music to life. Catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 29th September!

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents Kurt Elling - Steppin’ Out!

Steppin' Out is the theme song of Kurt's Elling's Scottish tour with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra this autumn, don't miss them at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 29th September!

Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 11)

Enjoy an outstanding evening of classical piano in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral on Monday 30th September!

Gypsy Meets Classic: Lulo Reinhardt and Yuliya Lonskaya

Two wonderful world class guitarists well deserving of keen interest from a music loving public and together, as the saying goes, they make beautiful music.

Rambert’s Peaky Blinders

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to Edinburgh, capturing the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack!

Rocky and Ross Lynch Present: The Driver Era - X GIRLFRIEND TOUR

Brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch head out on The Driver Era 'X GIRLFRIEND' tour and bring it to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 1st October!

Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland

Multi million selling recording artist Barbara Dickson will be joined by her pianist Nick Holland for this special acoustic performance at the Howden Park Centre!

Cosmo Sheldrake

Discover the captivating musical world of Cosmo Sheldrake, the London-based artist renowned as a field recordist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and improvisationalist!

Keith James - Word Paintings

The songs from Word Paintings, a stand-alone, much championed, new collection, are at the heart of this concert from Keith James at The Voodoo Rooms on 2nd October!

Cast

Cast bring their 2024 Autumn Tour to La Belle Angele on Thursday 3rd October!

Just My Imagination - The Music Of The Temptations

Featuring a cast of dynamic West End performers, Just My Imagination brings a fresh, exhilarating and incomparable night of sing along, dance along magic to the Assembly Rooms on 3rd October!

SCO 24/25: Mozart Gala

Expect symphonic high spirits and choral splendours on a sumptuous scale as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Maxim Emelyanychev directs Mozart's 'Prague' Symphony and C minor Mass.

The Freddie and Queen Experience

The Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands who are internationally and critically acclaimed, don't miss them at Howden Park Centre!

80’s Silent Disco by Moonlight

An 80s Silent Disco under a giant glowing moon is coming to the spectacular and historic Edinburgh Assembly Rooms for the first time on Friday 4th October!

Alex Hamilton Band

Catch the Alex Hamilton Band when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Friday 4th October!

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers bring a night of infectious energy and signature 1950's rockabilly sounds to Dalkeith Miners Club in October!

MacFloyd: All That Is Now

MacFloyd bring their new show 'All That Is Now' to Howden Park Centre on 4th October, join them on their journey for over two hours of great music and an experience to remember!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mahler Two

Join the RSNO for the spectacular opening to their Concert Season and experience a super-sized RSNO and the massed voices of the RSNO Chorus perform some of the most heart-lifting music ever composed!

The Enemy + The Subways + The Holloways

One of the biggest bands of their era, The Enemy will headline the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 4th October with special guests The Subways and The Holloways!

Will Young

Multi-award-winning British pop star and actor Will Young comes to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Friday 4th October!

Aurora

Norweigan singer-songwriter Aurora is heading out across the country in 2024! Catch her live at the Usher Hall on Saturday 5th October!

Goldie Lookin’ Chain

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their debut album 'Greatest Hits' Goldie Lookin' Chain bring their 420 tour to La Belle Angele on Saturday 5th October!

Nik Kershaw

On the 40th anniversary, Nik and his band take to the road to perform both albums in their entirety with a date at The Queen's Hall. This will never happen again so you will not want to miss it!

Pork Pie

Catch eight piece Ska band PorkPie live at Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate on Saturday 5th October!

Stereo MC’s

BRIT Award winning English hip hop and electronic dance duo Stereo MC’s head into a new era as they take their energetic live show out on the road, with a date at The Liquid Room on 5th October!

Tom Robinson Band

Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson comes to The Voodoo Rooms on 5th October, playing songs from the albums 'Power in the Darkness' and 'TRB Two'!

Volts

Scotland's premier AC/DC Tribute are back at Dreadnought Rock, Scotland's Longest Running Rock Club, on 5th October!

BBC SSO 2024/25: Gabriela Montero’s ‘Latin’ Piano Concerto

Enjoy irrepressible imagination and flair from Venezuelan virtuoso, Gabriela Montero, as she performs alongside the BBC SSO.

Giant Walker

UK progressive metallers, Giant Walker headline Legends Edinburgh on the back of their upcoming album release, 'Silhouettes' on Sunday 6th October!

Hometown Glory: The Ultimate Adele Tribute

Hometown Glory: The Ultimate Adele Tribute is coming to The Caves, Edinburgh on Sunday 6th October!

Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone

Don't miss 'Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone', an extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone's timeless legacy at The Voodoo Rooms on 6th October!

Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at La Belle Angele on 6th October!

Sam Braysher Trio

London alto saxophonist Sam Braysher is joined by an all-star Scottish rhythm section at the Traverse Theatre on Monday 7th October!

Benefits

Benefits, a punk collective from Teesside, will play The Wee Red Bar on Tuesday 8th October!

Blue Man Group

The theatrical phenomenon 'Blue Man Group' returns to the UK bringing its award-winning Bluevolution World Tour and comes to the Festival Theatre in October!

Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet

Don't miss Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet when they return to the Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 09 October!

Squeeze

British music legends Squeeze have announced they will return to the Usher Hall on 9th October as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour!

SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Join Blackout Productions this October as they bring the sinister tale of Sweeney Todd to life in a way you have never experienced before!

Dancing in the Streets

Get ready for an unforgettable night reliving the iconic sound of Motown when Dancing in the Streets comes to the Usher Hall on Thursday 10th October!

New Model Army

Storming through their fifth decade and touring their sixteenth studio album 'Unbroken', Bradford's New Model Army will headline the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Thursday 10th October!

SCO 24/25: Baroque Inspirations

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra to rediscover sumptuous Baroque splendours from Vivaldi and Rameau, in the company of composers who have been inspired by it.

Adult DVD

Leeds Dance-Rock Outfit Adult DVD play Sneaky Pete's on 11th October as part of an extensive UK and Europe tour!

Emergency Exit

Local Punk covers band Emergency Exit play Dreadnought Rock Bathgate on Friday 11th October!

Goodbye Mr Mackenzie

Goodbye Mr MacKenzie will be at the Liquid Rooms on Friday 21st October for a very special gig!

Maximo Park

Newcastle's Maximo Park bring their upcoming UK and EU headline tour to The Queen's Hall on Friday 11th October!

Sambroso Allstars Perform The Buena Vista

The 7-piece all star band promise to mesmerise the crowd with their combination of Cuban Son, Latin Jazz and Rumba, from Cuba's Golden era!

10CC

Art pop and rock icons 10cc, have announced the addition of a further 25 concerts to their The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour for Autumn 2024 with a date at the Usher Hall on 12th October!

Fell Out Boy & The Black Charade

The UK's premiere Fall Out Boy & My Chemical Romance cover bands are coming to Edinburgh on Saturday 12th October!

Hue and Cry

Legendary Scottish pop band Hue And Cry are set to embark on their 40th Anniversary Tour and they will play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 12th October 2024!

Stone Foundation

Stone Foundation have collaborated with Paul Weller, Nolan Porter, Graham Parker, Carleen Anderson, Kathryn Williams and many more... catch them live at The Voodoo Rooms on 12th October!

Thorbjorn Risager & the Black Tornado

Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado are one of Denmark’s premier roots-rockers and they play The Pleasance Edinburgh on Saturday 12th October!

Ben Howard

Ben Howard returns to the Usher Hall to celebrate ten years of his critically acclaimed UK number one, second album, “I Forget Where We Were”.

Samantha Fish

American guitarist and singer songwriter Samantha Fish returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 13th October, playing all the songs that her fans love to hear!

The McDougalls: Halloween Party

Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls comes to Church Hill Theatre with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!

Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 12)

St Giles' Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series and Concert 12 is on Monday 14th October featuring Pianist Yuki Negishi!

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells: 50th Anniversary Tour

Conducted and arranged by Oldfield's long-term collaborator Robin Smith, this show will see the iconic Tubular Bells performed in full, as well as other works by Mike Oldfield!

Snowgoose

Snowgoose, a folk/psych duo consisting of Anna Sheard and Jim McCulloch, play The Queen's Hall on Monday 14th October!

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading out on a brand-new UK tour in 2024, don't miss her live at the Festival Theatre on Tuesday 15th October!

Sixties Gold

Sixties Gold returns to The Queen's Hall featuring the Tremeloes, Marmalade, Steve Ellis, Spencer James of The Searchers, Gerry's Pacemakers and Mamas and Papas.

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!

The McDougalls : Halloween Party

Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!

Evan Dando

Lemonheads mastermind, Evan Dando hits the road on a solo UK tour, don't miss him live at La Belle Angele on Wednesday 16th October!

John Maus

Enigmatic musician John Maus has announced a headline show at Summerhall on Wednesday 16th October!

Pretenders

The Pretenders are excited to announce a headline theatre tour across the UK with a date at the Usher Hall on the 16th October!

The Bathers with special guests

Catch The Bathers performing their latest album plus a selection of songs from their back catalogue as well as some classic Friends Again tracks at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 16th October!

Wallows

Los-Angeles-based trio Wallows are heading out on a huge tour with their third album, ‘Model’. Catch them at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 16th October!

AC/DC Experience

The legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking... and set to be unleashed at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 17th October!

John Francis Flynn

Singer and multi-instrumentalist John Francis Flynn returns to The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 17th October as part of a UK Autumn tour!

Nobody’s Empire: An Evening With Stuart Murdoch

Join Stuart Murdoch for an evening of reading, songs and a live Q&A at Summerhall, in celebration of his debut novel, Nobody's Empire.

Seb Lowe

Oldham's fast-rising indie star Seb Lowe will play The Liquid Room on Thursday 17th October!

Skinny Living

Three piece indie soul group Skinny Living will headline La Belle Angele on Thursday 17th October!

Walter Trout plus special guest Laura Evans

Blues-Rock’s Resilient Icon Walter Trout plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th October with special guest Laura Evans!

Aadal

A beautiful and searching mix of Scandinavian melancholy, Americana inspired soundscapes, and arching melodies.

Blackmores Blood

Don't miss Blackmores Blood at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 18th October! This is the closest and the finest tribute to Ritchie Blackmore anyone is likely to see.

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On comes to Howden Park Centre on Friday 18th October!

Fairground Attraction

After an absence of 35 years, all four original members of 80s band Fairground Attraction have reunited for a 14-date UK tour which will see them play Edinburgh's Usher Hall in October!

Outside the Original

Outside The Original is an exciting project from James Finnigan of Hue and Cry and Stiltskin fame, catch them live at Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate on 18th October!

Qudus Onikeku/The Q Dance Company - Re:incarnation

An ode to the richness of Nigerian culture, this dance, music, fashion and visual art creation showcases the depth of ancient Yoruba philosophy mixed with Nigerian youth culture.

The Scottish Sex Pistols

The legendary Scottish Sex Pistols return by popular demand to Edinburgh on Friday 18th October for what will be another anarchic sing-a-long at La Belle Angele!

The Seeger Sessions Revival

The Seeger Sessions Revival are a 13-piece band reviving the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen's Seeger Sessions album and live shows!

Dan Croll

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter of buoyant indie rock Dan Croll plays Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh on Saturday 19th October!

Garrison Keillor: Tonight

Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone, coming to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 19th October!

Music of Tina Turner by Candlelight

Performing all of Tina’s biggest hits, the Music of Tina Turner By Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 19th October!

Sunda Arc

Sunda Arc are an electronic duo made up of brothers Nick and Jordan Smart and their music is expansive, compelling and fun in equal parts. Catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on 19th October!

The Manfreds (feat. Paul Jones)

Following the huge success of their 60th anniversary tour in 2023, The Manfreds will be returning to The Queen's Hall on Sunday 20th October!

Twilight In Concert: The Film With Live Band

The legendary romance fantasy film Twilight is coming to the Usher Hall as part of a UK tour, just ahead of Halloween, accompanied by a live band and surrounded with candles!

Afro Celt Sound System

Afro Celt Sound System bring their ground-breaking fusion of African, Gaelic and Bhangra influenced sounds to Summerhall on 21st October!

Darkside

Darkside have announced a run of live dates which will offer fans a glimpse of their new music and stage show, don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Monday 21st October!

Punk Rock Factory

Punk Rock Factory head back out on the road in 2024 with a date at The Liquid Room on 21st October!

Kaarija

Boundary breaking artist Käärijä head out on his ‘Euro Tour 2024’ with a date at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 22nd October!

Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band

Scottish singer-songwriter Nathan Evans headlines La Belle Angele, with the backing of the Saint PHNX band on Tuesday 22nd October!

Los Bitchos

Catch Los Bitchos, a four-piece dance-rock band from London, when they play Summerhall Edinburgh on Wednesday 23rd October!

Oisín Leech

Don't miss acclaimed songwriter and musician Oisin Leech at Summerhall Drinks Lab on Wednesday 23rd October!

The S.H.I.T.

Expect blues, expect roots, expect Americana but, above all, believe in the words of Rob Tognoni: "make no mistake we will always be the S.H.I.T!"

Toby Lee

Toby Lee is heading out on a 100 date tour with a date at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on 23rd October!

SCO 24/25: Coleridge-Taylor Violin Concerto

Respected British violinist Anthony Marwood takes the reins as both violin soloist and director in Coleridge-Taylor's sublime Concerto.

The Cult

Legendary band The Cult bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Thursday 24th October!

Bruce Juice: A Bruce Springsteen Tribue

Don't miss Bruce Juice, a Bruce Springsteen Tribue, at The Liquid Room, Edinburgh on 25th October!

CATS in SPACE

CATS in SPACE are a band brimming with majestic songs, boasting soaring vocal harmonies, power chord guitars, thundering drums and bass and huge, symphonic keyboards.

Cockney Rejects

English punk rock band Cockney Rejects are returning to La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Friday, October 25th!

Glasville

2024 marks Glasville's 10th anniversary and they hit the road for their most ambitious celebration to date. Catch them at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 25th October!

Iron & Wine

With the release of his new album 'Light Verse', American singer-songwriter Sam Beam, better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, comes to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 25th October!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

Grand and dramatic, Beethoven's Emperor Concerto has been winning the hearts of audiences for over 200 years and the RSNO can't wait to share the experience with you!

Terminal V Halloween Festival

Terminal V returns to the Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre this Halloween with their first ever 2 Nights - 2 Stages concept on 25th & 26th October!

The Gerry Jablonski Band

Gerry Jablonski and the Electric Band have a unique trademark sound and style and you can hear them when they return to The Voodoo Rooms on 25th October!

Xentrix

Xentrix bring their 35th Anniversary Tour to The Mash House on 25th October where they'll play 'Shattered Existence' in full.

DARKHER (Full Band) + special guest Maud The Moth

Don't miss DARKHER, aka Jayn Maiven, plus special guest Maud The Moth at Summerhall on Saturday 26th October!

Halloween Ball

Join us at the Lothians #1 nightspot, Dalkeith Miners Club, for our ultimate annual Halloween club party with featured spooky decoration across the club.

Halloween Party

The Halloween Party returns to Dreadnought Rock Bathgate on Saturday 26th October 2024!

Junior Brother

Don't miss alternative Folk mainstay Junior Brother when he plays The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 26th October!

King Kurt

Legendary psychobilly King Kurt are heading to The Hive Edinburgh on 26th October with their special kind of madness!

Leo Sayer: Still Feel Like Dancing

Known the world over for his army of hits don't miss Leo Sayer live at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Saturday 26th October!

The Icicle Works - an Evening of Acoustic Music

The Icicle Works bring an evening of acoustic music to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 26th October!

The New Jersey Boys

Enjoy a celebration of the songs of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 26th October!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Haunted Concert Hall

You can expect lots of spooktacular treats from the RSNO and the Youth Chorus with this spine-tingling concert for the whole family at the Usher Hall!

The Straits UK

Come with us to experience and re-live the unmistakable guitar and keyboard sounds of the Alchemy, Wembley ’85, On Every Street tours and much more!

Gaz Coombes

Brit pop legend Gaz Coombes has announced a string of Scottish dates which includes a night at La Belle Angele on Wednesday 30th October!

The Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern, the moniker of singer-songwriter Jamie Doe, comes to the Traverse to launch his joyous and devastating fifth album ‘To Everything A Season’!

Twist and Shout

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!

Cammy Barnes

Scottish singer-songwriter Cammy Barnes, who rose to prominence when he appeared on Britain's Got Talent, has announced a headline show at La Belle Angele on Thursday 31st October!

SCO 2024/25: Borealis

Enjoy new sounds from Nordic nations and from closer to home as northern Europe's exciting celebration of contemporary music comes to Scotland!

The Tumbling Paddies

The Tumbling Paddies are rapidly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular entertainment acts. Catch them when they play the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 31st October!

Enjoy the Silence UK - a Tribute To Depeche Mode + Synth Britannia