Music Events in Edinburgh in July 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Join renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a performance of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano at St Giles' Cathedral!
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The Roze Garden
Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!
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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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Live Music at The Botanist
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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Moonspinners
Join us for a new quarterly series of full-moon celebrations, with live storytelling, music and a rotating programme of incredible performers.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
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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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
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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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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt
Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!
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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!
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The Haggis Ceilidh Club
One of Edinburgh's best nights out! Come join The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band's monthly ceilidh at Old Dr Bells Baths!
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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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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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Dear Evan Hansen
The Olivier, Tony & Grammy Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2025, the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK!
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Nick Shoulders
Nick Shoulders will bring The Pond Hopper tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Tuesday 1st July!
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The Teskey Brothers
Australian soul sensations The Teskey Brothers have revealed they will be back in the UK in 2025, with a date at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st July!
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Anything Goes - God Save America
Welcome to Anything Goes - God Save America, the July 4th independence rave, at Leith Arches!
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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Settle in for a magical live music performance by candlelight when Best of Bridgerton on Strings comes to the Ghillie Dhu Edinburgh.
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Kaiser Chiefs
The Kaiser Chiefs will play Edinburgh Castle on Friday 4th July, celebrating 20 years of 'Employment'!
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Misty Blues Band with support from the James Emmanuel Band
The Edinburgh Blues Club is delighted to present the Misty Blues Band with support from the James Emmanuel Band at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 4th July
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Music from the Movies by Candlelight
Join world-renowned London Concertante as they perform some of the most iconic film scores and soundtracks by mesmerising candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral on Friday 4th July!
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Queen by Candlelight
Queen By Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Friday 4th July 2025!
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The Deadinburgh Festival
Taking place between The Hive Nightclub and it's neighbour The Banshee Labyrinth, The Deadinburgh Festival is a 2 day festival dedicated to Goth Music & Culture!
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The Linlithgow Quintet plays Brahms and Shostakovich
The Linlithgow Quintet perform two of the most compelling works in the chamber music repertoire, the piano quintets by Brahms and Shostakovich at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 4th July.
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Back to the 80’s
Join us at La Belle Angele on Saturday 5th July for the ultimate 80's extravaganza dedicated to the soundtrack of your youth!
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Catalan folk music in Edinburgh!
Don't miss a unique opportunity to enjoy live music from Catalonia, when La Cosina play Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 5th July!
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Class of 79 + Support Gimme Gimme Gimmes
In their first ever Scottish appearance, Class of 79, the time-served stalwarts of this punk and new wave supergroup, will take you on a fast blast down memory lane.
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Dawn Landes
Catch American singer-songwriter and musician Dawn Landes when she plays the Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 5th July!
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Festa Major – 10 years of Colla Castellera d’Edinburgh
Join Centre Català d'Escòcia and Colla Castellera d’Edinburgh on 5th July to celebrate 10 incredible years of building human towers, community and cultural exchange in Scotland’s capital!
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Marti Pellow
Castle Concerts are delighted to announce Marti Pellow will play Edinburgh Castle on Friday 5th July as part of his Love is All Around Tour.
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The Big Day Disco
Get ready to dance the day away at The Big Day Disco – a celebration of self-expression, hosted by Big Hearts Community Trust on Saturday, 5th July!
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The Music Of Taylor Swift By Candlelight
Swifties, get ready to Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it’s pure Magic!
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The Smiths Ltd
With an authenticity and provenance that's hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute, don't miss them live at The Liquid Room on Saturday 5th July!
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Nightfly: Sunday Special
Dreadnought Rock is honoured to have John and Nightfly play what may well be just one more show back in Bathgate, where it all began.
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The Pastels
The Pastels are a super influential Glasgow-based group whose roots go back to the early 1980s Rough Trade post-punk scene. Catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 6th July!
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Ludovico Einaudi
Castle Concerts are delighted to announce Ludovico Einaudi, one of the most successful musicians in the world, will perform at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th July!
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Andrew Wasylyk
Scottish composer Andrew Wasylyk will play Leith Franklin Academical Cricket Club on Friday 11th July!
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 11th to 20th July 2025, presenting a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond.
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Anton & Giovanni - Together Again
The nation's favourite dancing double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, will bring their brand new show, Together Again, to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on Saturday 12th July!
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Cannae Beat A Boat Party - DRUMA & Shaneo
Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable adventure on the Edinburgh canals, where the city's scenic waterways become your dancefloor!
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KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall, the Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning artist, will bring her electrifying live show to The Genesis Scottish Open on Saturday, 12th July.
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RSPBA UK Pipe Band Championships
The Royal Highland Centre is delighted to announce a new collaboration with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) to host the UK Pipe Band Championships on 12th of July.
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The Elvis Revolution
Multi Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artists Louis Brown and Arron Walker bring you all the electrifying magic of the revolution that was, Mr Elvis Presley!
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Easy Sundays: Always Room For One More
Come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 13th July for a family session of welcoming stories, songs and crafts with storyteller Beth Cross!
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Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets In Concert with the RSNO
Edinburgh Castle Concerts presents a unique and immersive experience that combines Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets with the power of live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Back by popular demand, musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play the Usher Hall on Sunday 13th July!
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Hannah Juanita
Country singer/songwriter Hannah Juanita brings her UK tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Monday 14th July!
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Nell Mescal
Nell Mescal brings her 'Summer Shows' concert to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 14th July.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Julian Lage Trio
Julian Lage is a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. For his Edinburgh debut he is joined by longtime collaborator Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder and American drummer Joey Baron.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Curtis Stigers
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is delighted to welcome back one of the greatest jazz singers of our age, Curtis Stigers and top-class US band on 17th July!
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Doss & Crop Rot
Electronic post-punk trio Doss from Glasgow and Kentucky-based punk band Crop Rot play Sneaky Pete's on Friday 18th July!
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Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival
The Edinburgh Food Festival is back at Assembly George Square Gardens and has expanded to include live folk music.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Colin Steele: STRAMASH
Colin Steele’s STRAMASH has made waves since its inception in 2006 and Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival are delighted to premiere new music from the second album!
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Out of The Blue - A Celebration of Joni Mitchell
After repeated sell out shows, Anne Gair and her band are taking the show on the road again in 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on 18th July!
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Silvertone
Get ready for a night of raw energy and killer riffs as Silvertone storms the stage at Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh’s most haunted (and loudest) venue on 18th July!
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The Beyond Broadway Experience: Footloose
The Beyond Broadway Experience brings you Footloose, celebrating the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
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The Quo Story
The Quo Story, celebrating 60 years of "The No 1 Rock & Roll Band in the Land", comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 18th July!
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: corto.alto + support
A lynchpin of Glasgow’s flourishing jazz scene, corto.alto brings together some of Scotland’s finest players to create a heady mix of jazz, hip-hop, broken beat, electronica, dub, and punk.
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Moonwake Beer 4th Birthday Party
In celebration of Moonwake turning four, we invite you to a massive birthday party at the brewery on the weekend of 19th & 20th July!
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Youth Fountain
Youth Fountain is cemented as a driving force in the world of emotionally charged pop-punk and emo revival, don't miss them live at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 19th July!
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: An Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush
Multi-Platinum, Grammy-nominated global superstar Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs with the legendary Bobby Rush, following the massive success of their album ‘Young Fashioned Ways’!
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Black Foxxes
Exeter based trio Black Foxxes will bring their Haar tour to Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 22nd July!
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Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is simply one the greatest rock shows on the planet and he brings his incredible band to Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 23rd July as part of his 2025 UK tour!
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The Ultimate Irish Hooley
Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd July!
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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.
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Oran Mor X Cab Vol WKNDR
Sister venues Oran Mor Glasgow and Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire have put together an exciting and eclectic lineup for their first ever WKNDR!
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Troops of Tomorrow
The Troops of Tomorrow return to the Dreadnought on Friday 25th July for a mighty fine night of PUNK covers.
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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)
Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy a night with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers!
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Comedy Ball Edinburgh
Join Breakneck Comedy at Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club on Saturday 26th July for the funniest party in town!
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Fast Forward
Local rock and pop covers band Fast Forward return to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 26th July!
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Might & Magic Tour
Calling all warriors, wizards, pirates, and vikings! The Might & Magic tour comes to Legends Edinburgh, bringing an epic night of folk and power metal from the hottest new bands on the scene!
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The Garden Party
Get ready for a magical weekend of music, creativity, and unforgettable family fun when The Garden Party takes over the Royal Highland Centre on 26th 7 27th July!
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Disco Palast: Martin Kemp Back to the 80s
Get ready to dance like it's the 80s all over again with Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp at Brewhemia - for one glorious, neon-soaked afternoon of pure retro revelry!
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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School
St Mary's Music School will play host to their first residential vocal summer school in August, suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18.
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Baby Wants Candy
One of the world’s most celebrated improv shows EVER heads back to the Fringe for its 19th year with a brand new and as-yet unknown run of original, hilarious, and unpredictable one-off musicals!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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How To Win Against History
The solid gold, diamante-studded hit is back, bigger and more sparkly than ever in a run at the Fringe from 30 July – 24 August!
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Lola: A Flamenco Love Story
Lola is a vibrant new dance musical fusing passionate contemporary flamenco with the rousing rhythms of Latin pop and jazz. Catch it at the EICC as part of the Fringe!
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Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical
Shamilton, one of the most popular shows at the festival is back after selling out its previous three years and accumulating a Fringe fan-base that has never been seen before.
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STARDUST Starring Star Dust (In Person)
STARDUST is a Fringe debut from Punchdrunk’s Kat McGarr, in which we see Kat transform personal grief into something absurd, funny, and profound.
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SoundBite Presents A Summer Fling
SoundBite are back with their summer edition! Three tremendous local musicians will be performing their original material at Leith Arches on Thursday 31st July.
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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:
Country & Western Hoedown
Dust off them boots and get yer tickets now for a rootin', tootin' Country & Western Hoedown at Whitecraigs Rugby Club on Saturday 19th July!
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Eaglesham Beer Festival
Eaglesham's first and only beer festival returns on Saturday 5th July offering craft beer, fine wines, thirst-quenching cider, great food and live entertainment!
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The Ultimate Irish Hooley
Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 30th July!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Spongebob Musical - CANCELLED
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at the Lochgelly Centre on 19th July!
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Will Stratton and Trippers & Askers at Kingsbarns Church
Enjoy an evening of folk and Americana music from acclaimed U.S. touring musicians, Will Stratton and Trippers and Askers at Kingsbarns Parish Church on Friday 18th July!
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Sunday Summer Picnic Brunch Series
The Old Course Hotel, the prestigious five-star Golf Resort & Spa, is introducing a stylish new way to spend Sunday afternoons this summer with the launch of its Veuve Clicquot Picnic Brunches.
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!
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Might & Magic Tour
Calling all warriors, wizards, pirates, and vikings! The Might & Magic tour comes to Glasgow to bring you an epic night of folk and power metal from the hottest new bands on the scene.
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The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s
With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at the O2 Academy Glasgow is not to be missed!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Robin Hood
Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale when they bring their outdoor production to Chatelherault Country Park!
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The Garth Brooks Experience
Scotland's original Garth Brooks Tribute Show is coming to Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 26th July!
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Just Beatles
You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles live at the Henderson Theatre in Shotts on Friday 18th July!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Lux Cabaret Variety Night
Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and entertainment at the Lux Cabaret variety night at The Bungalow Paisley... it's gonna be a show to remember!
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Renfrew Burgh Band Summer Concert
Join Renfrew Burgh Band for an unforgettable evening when they host their Summer Concert, featuring world renowned Besson artist Sheona White, at Renfrew Town Hall on Saturday 5th July!
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The Motown Brothers - CANCELLED
Venue Paisley is proud to welcome Glasgow's very own Motown Brothers to the venue on Saturday 19th July!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Martin Stephenson
One of the UK's best-loved songwriter/musicians, Martin Stephenson's live performances are a must see... catch him live at the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 31st July!
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Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to The Albert Halls on Saturday 19th July!
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Stirling Song Club
On the last Sunday of every month, Slanj-A-Va hosts the Stirling Song Club, providing a platform for musicians and songwriters to form a community and refine their craft!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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