Music Events in Edinburgh in May 2024
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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!
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Live music at Bar 13
Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
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Live Music
Come and enjoy all your favourite singalongs and some of Scotland's best musical talents at The Three Sisters Edinburgh!
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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.
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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!
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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs
All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Open Mic Night
Join host Michael Dodds every Wednesday at The Three Sisters for an evening of music, singing, poetry, comedy and much more!
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Edinburgh Folk Club
We've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!
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Wee Live Music Fun: violin, guitar, ukulele for 0 - 2yrs
In these sessions, Fionnbarr, Little Plaza's resident musician will play and sing for the kids and parents, with elements like singing and clapping along for those who want to.
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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper.
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Globe Bar World Famous Karaoke
Get yourself down to The Globe Bar Edinburgh for the best fun you can have with a microphone on a Thursday!
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Live events at McGonagall’s
Enjoy Live music and quiz nights at McGonagall's Gin and Whisky Emporium in Edinburgh's Old Town!
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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!
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Fierce Friday - TJTV
Fierce Friday returns with your Majesty season 2 winner Tina Justina, bringing her very own show to debut at The Three Sisters!
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Castle Chorus weekly rehearsal
Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
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Seinnidh Sinn
Air Dimàirtean bho seo a mach bhith seisean ‘Seinnidh Sinn’ a’ tòiseachadh aig Leith Depot bho 5-6 uairean feasgar. (Seinnidh Sinn is a Gaelic Singing Circle)
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Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub
Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!
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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!
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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!
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The Drifters Girl
The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed new musical which tells the remarkable story of The Drifters and the woman who made them, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2024!
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Baby and Toddler Music Group
Our Smaland creche team welcome you all to our FREE Baby and Toddler Music Group every Wednesday morning at Ikea Edinburgh!
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Sounds of the 60s
Join us in the amazing acoustic and atmosphere of St Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday 1st May, for an evening of familiar songs as you've never heard them!
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Wide Days - Scotland’s Music Convention
Scotland's Music Convention returns to Edinburgh from 1st to 3rd May 2024, featuring music industry speakers and the country's most exciting emerging artists.
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Femme Fusion
Come along and experience a night of live music provided to you by three of Edinburgh's up-and-coming female musicians at The Voodoo Rooms on 2nd May!
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Johnny Flynn & Robert MacFarlane
Johnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane will tour the UK in May 2024, performing songs from both of their collaborative albums, with a date at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on the 2nd!
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Paris Paloma
Singer-songwriter Paris Paloma will be performing in Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at the Caves as part of her 'my mind (now) tour' tour!
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Robin Robertson Blues Band at the First Thursday Blues Club
The First Thursday Blues Club welcome the Robin Robertson Blues Band on Thursday 2nd May with support from the Burnside Burners!
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SCO 2023/24: The Lark Ascending with Andrew Manze
Vaughan Williams’s captivating The LarkAscending is one of the country’s most cherished pieces, and violinist and conductor Andrew Manze is an authority on the composer’s music.
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The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret
Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.
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Back to Bacharach
Back To Bacharach is a fantastic show for all ages, friends and family, songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again.
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BBC Radio 2 Sounds Of The 80’s: The Live Tour
Legendary DJ Gary Davies takes the UK's most popular 80s radio show on tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 3rd May!
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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!
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Counterfeit Sixties Show
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties at Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre on 3rd May!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Valtos
Opening this year’s Festival on Friday 3 May will be Daniel Docherty and Martyn MacDonald whose band VALTOS has taken the trad and electronic music world by storm.
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FISHING: In Airt & Sang with Tripple - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Join us on 3rd May at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in celebration to launch FISHING, our May exhibition with an early evening session of songs from harmony singers Tripple.
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Fun Packed Charity Night
Come along to The Jewel Miners Club in Duddington on 3rd May for a fun filled night raising funds for Held in our Hearts Baby Loss Charity!
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Jah Wobble & the Invaders of the Heart
Jah Wobble and The Invaders of the Heart return to Edinburgh in May with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday the 3rd!
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RSNO & SNJO West Side Story
RSNO joins forces with pianist Makoto Ozone and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra for West Side Story at the Usher Hall!
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Showhawk Duo
The pioneers of acoustic rave, The ShowHawk Duo, return to Stramash on Friday 3rd May as part of their 'In Acoustic Rave We Trust' Tour!
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The Scottish Pink Floyd
The Scottish Pink Floyd are a fantastic tribute based in Glasgow, don't miss them when they return to the Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate on 3rd & 4th May!
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Alice Howe & Freebo
Alice Howe & Freebo present a unique study in contrasts, bringing together a rising voice in Americana music and a venerable rock, folk, and blues icon.
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An Evening with Frankie Mack
Experience 'Against The Odds' with Frankie Mack at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 4th May! It's an extraordinary show that's a full-blown sensory journey.
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Dreamcoat Stars
Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at the Howden Park Centre in May!
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Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band at Edinburgh Tradfest
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin is back, providing an exciting opportunity for young musicians aged between 13 and 18, keen to develop your instrument skills.
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Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand
Don't miss two acclaimed singer-songwriters Kathryn Williams and Dan Willson (aka Withered Hand) at Summerhall on 4th May!
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Martin Simpson
Don't miss Martin Simpson, one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players, and a fine banjo-picker to boot, when he comes to the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!
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Rickle O Stanes - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Through powerful and playful storytelling and traditional song, Shona Cowie, Neil Sutcliffe and dramaturg Liam Hurley explore the layers of history on which we stand today!
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Spice Girls Drag Brunch at Brewhemia
We know what you want, what you really, really want; a Spice Girls themed drag brunch at Brewhemia on 4th May!
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Stag & Dagger Edinburgh
Stag & Dagger, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 4th May!
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Breath of Life Concert
Join us on Sunday 5th May, when four choirs perform in Inverleith St Serfs Church to help raise awareness and funds for singing for lung health!
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Brewhemia’s Haus of Honky-Tonk
Join Brewhemia for some southern hospitality in the Grand Ole’ Beer Palace on Sunday the 5th of May from 7pm!
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Journey to the Isles - Part of Tradfest 2024
A mesmerising glimpse into the landscapes, folktales and songs that inspired one of Scotland's great early collectors of traditional arts.
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Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Don't miss gorgeously multilayered Scandi tones and textures from Nordic Fiddlers Bloc at the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!
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Rachel Newton
Singer, harpist and composer Rachel Newton draws on poems and ballads that are hundreds of years old to create a rich sound that is ambitious, original and unique.
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St Mary’s Music School Vocal Taster Day
Are you a budding young singer, aged 13-18, with a passion for classical voice? Then join us at St Marys Music School for our Vocal Taster Day on Sunday 5th May!
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Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons
Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons is an intimate, immersive concert featuring fresh arrangements of the most cherished songs from the Stardew Valley soundtrack, performed by a live chamber orchestra
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The Royston Club
The Royston Club are a four-piece indie band from Wrexham! Catch them live at La Belle Angele on 5th May!
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The Scottish Sex Pistols
The legendary Scottish Sex Pistols come to Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 5th May for what will be a night of punk anthems and attitude!
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Simon Bradley Trio
We are delighted to welcome Simon Bradley, one of Scotland’s master musicians, to Edinburgh Tradfest and his equally-accomplished band members Anna-Wendy Stevenson and Michael Bryan!
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Cafe Ceilidh - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Come along to a free afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 7nd May!
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Dionne Warwick
Join Dionne Warwick on stage and in person while she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her fascinating life story and one of the most successful music careers of our times.
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Frankie Archer
Winner of the 2023 Christian Raphael Prize, Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes. Catch her at the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!
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Willy Mason
American singer-songwriter Willy Mason brings is UK tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Tuesday 07 May.
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Baxter Dury
Indie artist Baxter Dury returns to Scotland to play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th May!
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Called Back: The Poems of Emily Dickinson - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
This event opens a window on the life and work of Emily Dickinson and the passions and preoccupations which she poured into her writing.
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EDGAS: The Gondoliers
The Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society celebrates their centenary year with an enchanting new production of The Gondoliers.
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Malin Lewis - Halocline
One of Scotland’s most exciting innovators, Malin Lewis melds west coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe!
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Demob Happy
English alternative rock band Demob Happy play The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 9th May!
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Hearth Fire Sessions - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Welcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of Tradfest.
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Norman&Corrie
Norman&Corrie, the Scottish musical duo bring beautiful interpretations of old music that are genuinely contemporary.
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SCO 2023/24: Mendelssohn’s Elijah with the SCO Chorus
Maxim Emelyanychev brings the SCO’s 50th anniversary Season to a spectacular, choral conclusion with some of the grandest music created by one of the composers he loves the most: Felix Mendelssohn.
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Baile Do Brasil - Brazilian Baile Funk Party
Baile Do Brasil is coming back to Edinburgh! Don't miss the best of Brazilian Funk at La Belle Angele on Friday 10th May!
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Concert of songs from the Republic of Georgia with Amer-Imeri ensemble, Edinburgh
Enjoy a concert of Georgian songs with a group of singers drawn from Mtiebi and Amer-Imeri, renowned vocal ensembles from the Republic of Georgia, at Augustine United Church on 10th May!
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Evie Waddell
Renowned Gaelic and Scots singer and fiddler, Evie Waddell, plays the Traverse 2 on 10th May as part of Tradfest!
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LAU NAU and Pekko Käppi - Part of Tradfest 2024
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a very special evening of music from two of Finland’s most visionary musicians!
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Nearly Elton
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time! Catch it at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 10th May!
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A Jaunt Round Auld Reekie - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Join mad auld Auntie Bee and her long-suffering niece Bonnie McRee on a tour of Auld Reekie, past and present, real and imagined, without leaving the cosy Storytelling Court!
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Alice in Eurovision Wonderland Watch Party
Join our hostess and Edinburgh sensation Alice in Eurovision Wonderland at Grassmarket Community Project for fun, frolics, food, fizz and best of all we will be streaming the final live!
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Average White Band
Scotland's very own legendary funk 'n soul band Average White Band will be touring Scotland for one last time in 2024, don't miss them live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 11th May!
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Bowie by Candlelight
Bowie by Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 11th May. Enjoy an incredible night of Bowie anthems!
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Eurovision Viewing Party
Flags at the ready...head to YOTEL Edinburgh for an unmissable Eurovision viewing party, streaming live from our immersive 360 degree screen!
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Festhailes Music Festival
Newhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 11th May!
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Festival of Freedom
Beetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!
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Fire from the Woods - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
By reimagining old tales from Lithuania and around the world, storyteller Daiva Ivanauskaitė and musician Gaynor Barradell explore the silence between generations.
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Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
Let's raise a glass and celebrate local brews at the Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival on Saturday 11th May!
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North Edinburgh Community Festival
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 13th May.
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Northern Kentucky University Chamber Choir
Join the Northern Kentucky University Chamber Choir at St Giles Cathedral on Saturday 11th May when they perform beautiful classical, spiritual and sacred music!
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Sanctum Sanctorium
Sanctum Santorium, a 6-piece band that recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie & The Banshees and more play La Belle Angele on 11th May!
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Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan
Together, Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan create dazzling, quirky arrangements of reels, jigs, strathspeys, and airs from their native Scottish tradition, and beyond.
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Spring Serenade
Join one of Edinburgh's leading mixed voice choirs, Cadenza, as they celebrate spring in works by Ravel, Elgar and Saint-Seans on 11th May in support of Kindred!
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SPRING SWING
Enjoy an evening of swinging jazz with vocalist Marjory Morrow and All-Star Trio: Brian Kellock, Roy Percy and Ross Milligan on Saturday 11th May at Wellsprings!
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Storytelling for Musicians with Svend-Erik Engh - Part of Tradfest 2024
This workshop with Svend-Erik Engh is for musicians who want to be better storytellers on stage!
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Summertime Sadness Club
Join us for a night dedicated to Lana Del Rey and friends! join us for the most joyfully miserable Sad Girl club night experience!
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The Deadly Winters
The Deadly Winters released "ever onwards", a new collection of songs in 2023 and are on stage at The Voodoo Rooms in May to play the songs live to you!
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The Mercians
Scruff of the Neck presents Midlands based Indie band The Mercians at The Mash House on Saturday 11th May!
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Billy Walton Band
Billy Walton is an accomplished guitar master from the vibrant New Jersey Shore music scene. The Billy Walton Band grew out of this rich musical heritage and they play The Voodoo Rooms on 12th May.
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Clare Sands
Clare Sands is a sixth generation fiddler and bilingual singer from Cork, weaving traditional roots with contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th May!
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Estrella Galicia @Tapas3
Savour the essence of Spain with a live guitar and Flamenco performance, followed by selection of pintxos and paella, paired with premium Spanish beer, Estrella Galicia!
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Rock For Heroes
Rock for Heroes is back on the road bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artists to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 12th May!
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The First Wave and the Last - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Berwickshire Coastal Arts bring you a reflection of what it means to live, and want to live, in a coastal community.
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Tom Bailey
Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey is undertaking a major headline UK tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic eighties album ‘Into The Gap’, with a date at The Queen's Hall in May!
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Julie Fowlis
Edinburgh Tradfest & The Soundhouse Organisation presents Julie Fowlis at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 13th May!
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The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday 14th May!
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The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show at the Assembly Rooms on 15th May!
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Old Time Sailors
The Old Time Sailors invite you to an evening of traditional seafaring music like you have never experienced before at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 15th May!
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The Rod Stewart Songbook
The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute.
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Call Me Maybe - 2010s Party
Get ready to Shake It Off to the best Pop tunes of the 2010s when Call Me Maybe returns to La Belle Angele on 17th May!
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English Teacher
Leeds indie heavyweights English Teacher have announced their biggest UK headline tour to date which will see them perform at The Mash House on Friday 17th May!
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His Lordship
His Lordship will be taking to the road this May to entertain you with an all new spine tingling Rock’n’Roll show and play Cabaret Voltaire on the 17th!
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Kenny Thomas
British soul legend and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kenny Thomas has announced that he and his all-star band will headline the Queen's Hall on Friday 17th May!
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Pygmy Twylyte plus Orange Claw Hammer
Pygmy Twylyte return to Edinburgh on 17th May for an evening of Zappa! Opening the show will be special guests Orange Claw Hammer!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Rachmaninov Two
Rising star Patrick Hahn joins the RSNO at the Usher Hall on Friday 17th May for Rachmaninov, Liszt and more!
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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt
Join Maid of the Forth for the highly-anticipated evening music cruises, making a comeback in 2024!
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Stormchaser & The Hollowmen
Don't miss Stormchaser & The Hollowmen at Dreadnought Rock on Friday 17th May!
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The Spirit of Bad Company and Free
Free Again Band present 100 minutes of music from the back catalogue of Bad Company and Free at the Howden Park Centre on 17th May!
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Decade Club Night - Pop Punk, Emo & Karaoke
Don't miss Decade Club Night with all the biggest emo, pop punk & alt tunes plus karaoke room at La Belle Angele on 18th May.
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FitkinWall – Harpland
Internationally renowned harp and electronica duo FitkinWall follow threads of migration, loss and longing in their new show at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 18th May!
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Holy Comforter Choir
Don't miss The Holy Comforter Choir from North Carolina perform in St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh on Saturday 18th May as a part of their European Tour.
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M2TM Scotland 2024 (blind bird)
Metal 2 The Masses: Scotland - 2024 Grand Final Brought to you by Slow Dragon Music, in association with Bloodstock Fest
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Sea Shanty Workshop
Come along to this workshop in sea shanties on 18th May with Scottish traditional folk singer, Joss Cameron!
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The Highstool Prophets
The Highstool Prophets are one of the most sought after folk scene bands of the moment, don't miss them live at The Mash House on Saturday 18th May!
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Ukrainian Orchestra - Lord of the Sound
The renowned symphonic orchestra Lord of the Sound presents the musical program "The Music of Hans Zimmer" at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 18th May!
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80’s Drag Brunch
Join us at Leith Arches on Sunday 19th May for a day filled with fizz, fierce brunch dishes, and enough drag entertainment to make Madonna jealous!
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Dvořák’s New World Symphony
Expect freshness, fire – and a few surprises too – when Sanderling conducts Dvořák’s much-loved symphony 'from the New World'.
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Boiler Room Scotland
We’re bringing an all-star roster to our huge knees-up in Edinburgh as the Boiler Room World Tour touches down on Sunday 19 May.
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Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres in 2024 with a date at Edinburgh Playhouse on 19th May!
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The internationally acclaimed Holy Comforter Choir from North Carolina perform in St Giles’ Cathedral Edinburgh on Monday 20th May as a part of their European Tour.
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Jerry Leger & the Situation
Toronto singer/songwriter Jerry Leger is coming to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Monday 20th May!
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2024
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, comes to the Usher Hall on 21st May celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!
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Sangs and Clatter / Piosenki i Gwar
Enjoy Scottish and Polish songs and poems, including those of our national bard Robert Burns, and the music of Ukraine at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 21st May!
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The Music Man
After a show-stopping, high-flying performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang last year. Southern Light is back at the Festival Theatre with Meredith Willson’s The Music Man.
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The Searchers ‘Thank You’ Tour
Don't miss your very last chance to catch the final appearance of a truly legendary band when The Searchers bring their farewell tour to The Queen's Hall on 22nd May!
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Big Girls Don’t Cry
It’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the worlds treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry!
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Ducks Ltd. in Edinburgh
Dive into the jangly world of indie pop with Ducks Ltd. as they bring their refreshing sound to Sneaky Pate's Edinburgh on May 23rd!
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Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Discover the music of Taylor Swift at St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!
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Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.
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McFleetwood
Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they perform live at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 24th May!
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Midnight Ambulance
Catch alternative rock duo Midnight Ambulance when they play The Mash House on Friday 24th May!
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Swiftogeddon: Eras Tour Pre Party - Debut/Fearless
The clubnight dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift is coming to La Belle Angele Edinburgh for 5 very special pre parties in the run up to the Eras Tour dates!
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The Lovely Eggs
The Lovely Eggs are on tour in May 2024 including a date at La Belle Angele on the 24th!
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The Monochrome Set
The Monochrome Set return to Scotland to promote their new album of 'Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on 24th May!
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The Sensational 60’s Experience
The biggest and best 60's show touring the UK, will be appearing at Corn Exchange Haddington for one night only on Friday 24th May!
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Transmission: the Sound of Joy Division
Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the iconic 'Unknown Pleasures' album by playing it in its entirety at The Liquid Room on 24th May!
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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!
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Elephant Sessions
From the Highlands of Scotland, progressive folk band, Elephant Sessions will play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 25th May!
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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"!
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Fast Forward
Fast Forward bring a new line up and new songs to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 25th May!
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Feria de Seville In Edinburgh
Come and celebrate Spring with the Alba Flamenca Feria, our own little Feria de Sevilla, on Saturday 25th May!
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Karine Polwart - Light Beyond The Window
Multi-award winning Scottish songwriter, folk singer and storyteller Karine Polwart will perform Light Beyond The Window at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 25th May!
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Celebrate the bank holiday weekend in style at Brewhemia, where Scotland’s finest Drag Queens will channel their inner divas!
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Regency Soirée in the Georgian House
Join us on 25th May for an immersive Georgian-inspired experience, including guided historical dance, a special tour of the house and a period dance and music recital!
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The Staves
The Staves are on a UK tour in May with a date at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Saturday the 25th!
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‘HARK!’ Soundwalk Launch with Earth in Common and Deborah Shaw
Join Earth in Common for the launch of Soundwalk "HARK!", with live performances, and a guided tour of the new installation with Deborah Shaw on Sunday 26th May!
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Brewhemia’s Scottish Fling!
Laddies and lassies, gather 'round! It’s time to don your finest tartan and prepare for a night of Scottish revelry that’ll leave you grinning like a contented Highland coo!
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Cafe Mambo - Ibiza Weekender
Cafe Mambo Ibiza will be taking over The Three Sisters on Sunday 26th May for the ultimate Bank Holiday Ibiza Weekender!
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Listening Gaza - Part of the Falastin Film Festival
Gazelleband present the music of Palestine and beyond through the medium of traditional string instruments, the oud and buzuq.
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Sister Madds: ‘The Teeny Tiny Tour’
Sister Madds, an alt pop-rock 5 piece from Glasgow, play Leith Depot on Sunday 26th May as part of their Teeny Tiny Tour!
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Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ Battle
Join us this May as we bring Breakin’ back to Dance Base with the Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ tournament, hosted by Lee Crosby, aka DunLee!
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Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding)
The talented singer songwriter and author Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding) makes his first live appearance in Edinburgh for 15 years at The Waverley Bar on Sunday 26th May!
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Darren Kiely
Darren Kiely brings his folk-infused pop sound to The Caves Edinburgh on Monday 27th May!
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Australian psychedelic rock gods 'King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard' are on a UK tour in May with a date at the Usher Hall on the 27th!
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, flies into Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only!
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Johnny Hates Jazz
For the first time in 36 years, Johnny Hates Jazz will be embarking on their first ever headline tour of the UK and overseas! Don't miss them live at the Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 29th May!
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Country Roads
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, hit producers Entertainers celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music at the Festival Theatre!
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An ABBA Dream
An Abba Dream, one of Scotland's top Abba tributes, are coming to Reconnect Regal Theatre!
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Canane Beat It Presents: Ibiza Sunset
Cannae Beat It is taking you on a musical journey across Ibiza during golden hour at the Bullfinch on Friday 31st May!
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Cèilidh Mhòr Bothan
Bothan Dhùn Èideann is celebrating its 21st Anniversary with an excellent evening of stories, songs, music and dance on Friday 31st May at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The event is in Gaelic.
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Kerrang’d - Live Tour
Announcing...KERRANG'D! are finally visiting Scotland and play La Belle Angele on Friday 31st May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Video Games Music In Concert
Experience the full, thrilling sound of gaming, performed live by an 80-piece symphony orchestra when the RSNO bring Video Games Music In Concert to the Usher Hall!
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Music Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Back to Bacharach
Back to Bacharach celebrates the timeless masterpieces of Burt Bacharach 'The Hitmaker' behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century!
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Anything Goes The Musical
Runway Theatre Company are delighted to return to Eastwood Park Theatre with the latest version of modern classic musical, Anything Goes!
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Share a Song and Sing Along
Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Liz Jones & Broken Windows live
Don't miss Liz Jones & Broken Windows when they return to Crail Community Hall on Saturday 25th May!
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Hotel California
Join us at Rothes Hall for an evening of pure Eagles nostalgia as Hotel California return to perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show on 4th May!
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The Complete Stone Roses
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands, don't miss them live when they return to PJ Molloys on 11th May!
READ MOREMusic Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Yardworks Festival
Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for another electrifying year. Join us for a celebration of graffiti, street art, culture, and community on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May!
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That’ll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!
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T-Rex Glam Rock Night with Hot Love
Hot Love will take center stage at The Ferry on Friday 24th May as they pay homage to the legendary Marc Bolan and T-Rex!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
A New International
For one night only, A New International present a full band set featuring back catalogue classics and a sneaky peek at new, never-before-seen songs from their fourth album!
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Richard Carroll - Echoes of the King & The Jackdaws
Don't miss Echoes of the King - Richard Carroll, 2024 Elvis European Grand Finalist, and support band The Jackdaws at the Ballerup Hall, East Kilbride on Saturday 25th May!
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All Our Yesterdays
Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May!
READ MOREMusic Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Sinfonia Diamond Jubilee Concert
Paisley Sinfonia, Paisley's original and only symphony orchestra, will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee Concert at Paisley Town Hall on Sunday 5th May!
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The Southmartins
Playing fast and loose with the back catalogues of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South, The Southmartins are a tribute not to be missed when they play The Bungalow Paisley on May 11th!
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Magfest - All Day Music Festival
The Old Swan's annual all day music festival in aid of Maggie's Glasgow returns on Saturday 25th May!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
G4 20th Anniversary Tour
The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show at The Albert Halls on 17th May!
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Chris Helme of The Seahorses
25 years on from the release of The Seahorses seminal album Do It Yourself, vocalist Chris Helme revisits the iconic record with a series of one-off acoustic performances including the Tolbooth!
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Ecstatic Dance Gathering - Spring Awakening
Join Commune Gatherings on Saturday 11th May for an enchanting evening of ecstatic dance to uplifting melodies and fresh soulful sounds as well as nourishing practices!
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Friday Street Troon Mod Rally
Glasgow Mod institution Friday Street bring their annual weekend rally to Ayrshire's coastal town, Troon on Saturday 4th May!
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That’ll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day returns to The Gaiety Theatre for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!
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