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Music Events in Edinburgh on 03 May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

An Enchanting Night at the Opera by Candlelight (feat. Dido’s Lament)

3rd May 2025

Sunday Herald and Scottish Opera Star Catherine Backhouse presents an unforgettable evening at the opera on 3rd May at St Cecilia's Hall.

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Boldy James

3rd May 2025

Boldy James, an American rapper considered one of the most respected and innovative figures in underground hip-hop, plays La Belle Angele on Saturday 3rd May!

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Candlelight Double Bill - Goldberg Variations and Opera by Candlelight

3rd May 2025

Enjoy an amazing value package of candlelight concerts - 'Goldberg Variations' and 'Opera by Candlelight' at St Cecilia's Hall on 3rd May!

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Candlelight Double Bill - Night at the Opera and Four Seasons

3rd May 2025

Don't miss an Enchanting Night at the Opera by Candlelight at St Cecilia's Hall with a double bill - 2 shows for the price of 1 - 'Night at the Opera' and 'Four Seasons' on 3rd May!

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Chillout Harpsichord by Candlelight - 'Goldberg Variations'

3rd May 2025

Join award-winning concert harpsichordist Matthew Shiel for an unforgettable evening of keyboard excellence and emotional storytelling at St Cecelia's Hall on 3rd May!

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Clearwater Creedence Revival

3rd May 2025

Don't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd May 2025!

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Dean Johnson

3rd May 2025

Dean Johnston is on a Europe & UK tour in 2025 and brings it to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!

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Disco Days Edinburgh

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 19th July 2025

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, 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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Edinburgh Tradfest: #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay

3rd May 2025

Don't miss the unmissable annual #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay featuring a concert with an outstanding line-up at the Traverse Theatre on Saturday 3rd May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: A Necklace of Stories from the Highlands & Islands

3rd May 2025

With story, music and imagery, storytellers Bea Ferguson and Heather Yule explore the captivating tales of these lands, and the people and strange creatures who dwelt there.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Divergence

3rd May 2025

Divergence is so named because the band seeks to employ non-traditional instruments in traditionally-inspired music and you can hear them at the Traverse Theatre on 3rd May.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Leveret

3rd May 2025

Leveret, a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians, return to The Traverse at part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: May Day Parade: Action for Justice

3rd May 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Artists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.

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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!

25th April 2025 - 14th June 2025

Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!

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Nati.

3rd May 2025

Kirkcaldy singer/songwriter Nati. has a global army of fans and a music career on fast-track, catch her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 3rd May as part of The Golden Tour!

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

3rd May 2025

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, return to the Usher Hall on Saturday 3rd May celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!

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Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

1st May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Scottish Ballet return to the Festival Theatre in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!

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Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh

16th April 2025 - 31st May 2025

The Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh offers a variety of youth programmes delivered throughout the week and suitable for all ages.

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The Artstation42 Live

3rd May 2025

Join students of creative Edinburgh music school The Artstation42 for their annual showcase on Saturday 3rd May!

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The Eves

3rd May 2025

Critically acclaimed Scottish pop duo ‘The Eves’ are playing their first Liquid Room headline show on Saturday 3rd May!

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The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight

3rd May 2025

Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for 'Something Just Like This'! The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

3rd May 2025

Moonlight Concerts invite you to join world-renowned violinist Emma Jane Lloyd as she takes centre-stage in Vivaldi's breath-taking masterpiece 'The Four Seasons' at St Cecilia’s Hall on 3rd May!

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Music Events in East Renfrewshire

Music Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

A Beautiful Noise: the Orchestral Edition

A Beautiful Noise: the Orchestral Edition

3rd May 2025

Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of 'It’s A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Tribute' commemorating a decade of stellar performances!

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Rich Hall: Chin Music

Rich Hall: Chin Music

3rd May 2025

Catch the sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational Rich Hall live at Carnegie Hall on Saturday 3rd May!

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Langtoun Jazz presents Tenement Jazz Band

Langtoun Jazz presents Tenement Jazz Band

3rd May 2025

The Tenement Jazz Band will bring Langtoun Jazz Spring Concert season to a fun-packed close on Saturday 3rd May!

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Music Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Music Of John Williams

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Music Of John Williams

3rd May 2025

Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 3rd May!

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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow

Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow

30th April 2025 - 17th May 2025

Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

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The Spitfires

The Spitfires

3rd May 2025

The Spitfires have reformed with an exciting new line-up, ready to share fresh material with fans old and new, don't miss them live at Stereo Glasgow on Saturday 3rd May!

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Music Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival - Ibiza Special

BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival - Ibiza Special

3rd May 2025

Scotland's hottest brunch party just got even BIGGER! BOOZéBRUNCH returns to Chatelherault Park on Saturday 3rd May for Scotland's biggest brunch festival!

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Sing-Along Wicked

Sing-Along Wicked

3rd May 2025

It's time to try the high notes of Defying Gravity for yourself! Get your witches together for two special sing-along screenings of Wicked at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60’s Show

3rd May 2025

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 3rd May!

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Music Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

3rd May 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Paul Gannon

Paul Gannon

3rd May 2025

Get ready for an electrifying night as Paul Gannon, one of the brightest rising stars in electronic dance music, takes over the decks at Lumins Bar on Saturday 3rd May!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Music Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The Signatures – Northern Soul Live

The Signatures – Northern Soul Live

3rd May 2025

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of classic Northern Soul on 3rd May, brought to life with unmatched energy and style by with The Signatures!

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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

27th January 2025 - 8th December 2025

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!

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Iain McMurtie Live @ The Crook Bar

Iain McMurtie Live @ The Crook Bar

22nd February 2025 - 22nd May 2025

Join us for a evening of live music with local musician Iain McMurtie, playing all the classic bar tunes you can sing along to!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Napier Uni
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Napier Uni
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St Mary's Music School
Cancer Research UK
Kevin Quantum
Escape The Past
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Martin McAloon
Martin McAloon returns to The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 13th November with his Two Wheels Good UK tour, in celebration of the 40 anniversary of Prefab Sprout's album 'Steve McQueen'.
May the Fourth Be With You
Join us at Summerhall Distillery for an out-of-this-world cocktail masterclass, where the Force of mixology awaits!
Bedroom Farce
The Edinburgh Makars bring Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy 'Bedroom Farce' to Church Hill Theatre from 8th to 10th May!
Mike Rice: Cruel Little Man
Irish comedian Mike Rice hits the road with his brand new show 'Cruel Little Man', don't miss him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 3rd November!
Sip & Paint Starry Night Over Edinburgh
Looking for a creative night in Edinburgh? Then come along to Las Iguanas for a sip and paint experience on Thursday 15th May run by PopUp Painting!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall