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Music Events in Edinburgh on 17 May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Capercaillie

17th May 2025

Capercaillie bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Saturday 17th May!

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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 19th July 2025

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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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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Eurovision Party at ESF!

17th May 2025

Edinburgh Street Food is rolling out the European flags and glitter carpet for the biggest, boldest, and cheesiest night of the year – the Eurovision Song Contest final, live on our big screen!

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Francis Rossi

17th May 2025

Enjoy an evening with Francis Rossi, performing songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more, at The Queen's Hall in May!

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Illegally Blondie

17th May 2025

Don't miss Illegally Blondie, a Blondie Tribute Band, at Dreadnoughtrock Bathgate on Saturday 17th May!

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KELI

13th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

Marking 40 years since the miners' strikes and featuring a sharp, hilarious script and live brass score KELI is a gripping show about community, creativity, and music!

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Laldie Ceilidh featuring Rerr Terr Ceilidh Band

17th May 2025

A Laldie Ceilidh is at the heart of a great Saturday night and this month we're dancing with live music from Rerr Terr Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on 17th May!

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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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North Edinburgh Community Festival

17th May 2025
Edinburgh North

The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.

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Peter and The Wolf

17th May 2025

Peter and the Wolf on Tour is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Don't miss it at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 17th May!

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Peter Cat

17th May 2025

Glaswegian art pop auteurs PETER CAT return to Edinburgh on 17th May for a full band headline show at Sneaky Pete's, ahead of their colossal new single and eponymous album, 'Starchamber'!

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Rewind Back to the 70s 80s 90s & 00s - Day Party

17th May 2025

Rewind 'DAY PARTY' is back on May 17th after a sell out debut last month, Who's up for another one?

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Seafret

17th May 2025

Seafret will bring their special stripped back acoustic show to Edinburgh's Mash House on Saturday 17th May!

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Seraphic Eyes

17th May 2025

Italian band Seraphic Eyes are joined by Silver Dollar Room, VRA & the Ewan Patrick Band at The Mash House on Saturday 17th May!

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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 Christians

17th May 2025

The Christians will be playing their well known back catalogue and one or two favourites selected from newer albums when they perform live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 17th May!

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The Musical Instrument Collection through the Years

17th May 2025

Join St Cecilia’s Hall Curator Dr Sarah Deters on 17th May for this free guided tour to celebrate International Museum Day!

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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:

GIMMIE! GIMME! GIMME! ABBA Boozy Brunch

GIMMIE! GIMME! GIMME! ABBA Boozy Brunch

17th May 2025

Step into a world of glam, glitter, and timeless ABBA hits as The Capelrig hosts an unforgettable ABBA-themed brunch experience on Saturday 17th May!

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Runway Theatre Company: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Runway Theatre Company: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

13th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

Step out of the darkness and into the spotlight this May as Runway Theatre Company proudly presents the unmissable Everybody's Talking About Jamie!

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Music Events in Fife

Music Events in Glasgow

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

Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

17th May 2025

Discover the music of Rings and Dragons, under the gentle glow of candlelight, at this live, multi-sensory musical experience in Merchants House of Glasgow!

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DIG 2025: Mele Broomes - Through Warm Temperatures

DIG 2025: Mele Broomes - Through Warm Temperatures

16th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

Part of Dance International 2025, Mele Broomes' through warm temperatures affirms castor oil's legacy as a natural remedy, an elixir, and a historic source that transcends boundaries.

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Hot Property, Kingston & Mary of Silence

Hot Property, Kingston & Mary of Silence

17th May 2025

Hot Property, London's best-kept secret will be playing Nice N Sleazys on Saturday 17th 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:

China Crisis

China Crisis

17th May 2025

China Crisis are celebrating 40 Years of Flaunt the Imperfection with a very special run of shows, including a night at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th May!

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An Afternoon At The Musicals

An Afternoon At The Musicals

17th May 2025

Join this first-class professional cast at Lanark Memorial Hall as they sing some of the best show tunes from London's West End and Broadway!

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Watch Party

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Watch Party

17th May 2025

Join Biggar Corn Exchange for an unforgettable evening as they stream the Eurovision Song Contest live from St. Jakobshalle, Basel!

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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:

Fèis Bheag - Saturday Morning Music Sessions

Fèis Bheag - Saturday Morning Music Sessions

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 14th June 2025

Looking for a fun way to introduce your child to music? Fèis Phàislig's Fèis Bheag sessions offer a fun experience of trad music and Gaelic, every Saturday morning!

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PACE May Fest!

PACE May Fest!

5th May 2025 - 26th May 2025

Fest! is PACE's hugely popular school holiday performing arts festivals for young people aged 3-21 and are open to members and non members!

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Definitely Oasis

Definitely Oasis

17th May 2025

Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!

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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:

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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Wild Yak Productions: Restless Natives The Musical

Wild Yak Productions: Restless Natives The Musical

14th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

40 years on from the film's initial release, this classic Scottish movie starts a new adventure as a stage musical. Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre in May!

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Maud the Moth + Sevendeaths

Maud the Moth + Sevendeaths

17th May 2025

Don't miss Maud the Moth plus Sevendeaths at the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 17th May!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Kevin Quantum
Escape The Past
St Mary's Music School
RSPB
Wonder & Co
Franciscan Publishing Company
Fayre Play
MNB
Napier Uni
Napier Uni
Cancer Research UK
ATG
Hostelworld
Edinburgh Dungeon

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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!

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