Music Events in Edinburgh in April 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles, Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch.
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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
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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Jubilate Children’s Choir
Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
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One Day: The Musical
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.
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Thundercat
Don't miss American bassist, singer and songwriter, Thundercat live at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 1st April.
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Dunedin Consort: Matthew Passion
Dunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Thursday 2nd April.
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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Don't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 2nd April!
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Echo & The Bunnymen
Echo & The Bunnymen, one of the most influential British bands in modern history, return to the Usher Hall on Friday 3rd April.
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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday, April 3rd!
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Go Your Own Way
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms in April 2026!
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Roni Size x LTJ Bukem
Roni Size and LTJ Bukem team up for a double headline show at The Liquid Room, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April.
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Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero
Don't miss Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero, two of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill, at La Belle Angele on Saturday April 4th!
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The High Life
After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh featuring all four original cast members!
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The Pale White
Three piece indie rock band from Newcastle The Pale White come to Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th April.
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with an epic, new 90-minute concert, infusing iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy!
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Showhawk Duo
The pioneers of acoustic rave, The ShowHawk Duo, return to Stramash in Edinburgh on Friday April 10th!
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Billy Gillies
One of the most in demand DJ's of 2025, Billy Gillies is returning to Scotland for two exclusive 2026 shows including a night at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 21st March!
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Seattle’s Finest
Nirvana UK (The Premier Nirvana Tribute) and The Pearl Jam Brain of J Tribute Band are hitting the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh on Saturday, April 11th!
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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh!
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Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical
Grab your heels, pack the glitter, and get ready to Shake Your Groove Thing once again when Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!
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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!
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Bowie Experience
Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie.
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Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute
Don't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, when they play Bannermans Bar in Edinburgh on Thursday 16th April.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Bohemian Rhapsodies A Celebration of Czech Music
Flamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.
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Big Girls Don’t Cry
Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th April.
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Rianne Downey
Experience the heartfelt storytelling and soaring vocals of Glasgow's Rianne Downey, live at La Belle Angele on Friday 17th April.
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Desperados
Desperados deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles!
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Terminal V Festival
The walls are set to shake and the earth will rumble once more as the Terminal V Festival returns to the Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on 18th and 19th April 2026.
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Aljaž & Janette - Let’s Face The Music & Dance
Join Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through music history including the work of Cole Porter, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin, David Foster and many more music greats!
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Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader returns to the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 19th April!
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Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack, one of Britain's most cherished and distinctive voices, has announced a full UK tour for Spring 2026, with a date at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 19th April!
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Andy Mckee
Andy Mckee is a world renowned guitarist best known for his original compositions for steel-string acoustic guitar. Catch him at The Caves Edinburgh on Tuesday 21st April.
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2026
Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert again in the spring, don't miss it live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 21st April!
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The Battle - CANCELLED
The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in April 2026.
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Jethro Tull
Join legendary prog-rock pioneers Jethro Tull as they return to UK stages with The Curiosity Tour 2026 – a sweeping celebration of their remarkable 58-year journey.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours
Kaleidoscopic hues and big emotions sit side by side in this vibrant concert weaving together the Baroque era and the present day.
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Nearly Dan
Nearly Dan: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan are real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old. Catch them at La Belle Angele on 24th April!
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Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
City Music Promotions presents the stunning programme of music for solo piano including Gerswhin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue in St Giles' Cathedral!
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RSNO 2025/26: Sir Stephen Hough Plays Rachmaninov
Sparks will fly when Sir Stephen Hough and John Wilson come together with the RSNO to play Rachmaninov at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Foldings and Whirlings
The Singers from Dunedin Consort perform acappella with a programme of songs from the Renaissance to present day.
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Ludovico Einaudi
Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi is unveiling Solo Piano, a special series of intimate solo evenings in his favourite concert halls, including the Usher Hall on Saturday 25th April.
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Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile for this evening of uplifting and elegant classical music!
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Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling returns in 2026 for another punk-rock extravaganza, this time over 2 stages at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th April!
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Cast, The La’s, and Me
Don't miss an intimate evening with singer/songwriter John Power at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 26th April!
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Diversity - Soul
Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!
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Karine Polwart: Windblown
A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.
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Celebrating Celine
Prepare to be dazzled as we pay tribute to the voice, the legacy, and the magic of Celine Dion at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 30th April.
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Katherine Priddy
To celebrate the release of the new album 'These Frightening Machines', Katherine Priddy is heading out on her most ambitious UK tour yet, including a date at The Pleasance Edinburgh on 30th April.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem
Riccardo Minasi is joined by the excellent SCO Chorus and a brilliant line-up of vocal soloists for Mozart's Requiem.
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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:
Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Magic Flute
Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 26th April!
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Craig Revel Horwood
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Thursday 30th April for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!
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We Will Rock You
Join Eastwood Entertainers at Eastwood Park Theatre from 21st – 25th April for We Will Rock You, a show packed with legendary Queen hits and an electrifying story by Ben Elton!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Fleetwood Bac
Fleetwood Bac are the UKs longest running tribute show to Fleetwood Mac. Don't miss them when they return to Rothes Halls on Saturday 25th April!
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Kirkcaldy Music Society: Chamber Concert Series
Come and join Kirkcaldy Music Society for a series of classical chamber music concerts in Kirkcaldy Old Kirk!
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Simon and Garfunkel Through the Years
Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Don't miss it at Rothes Halls in April!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Robert Jon & The Wreck
Don't miss Robert Jon and the Wreck when they stop off at The Garage Glasgow on Friday 17th April as part of their 'Heartbreaks & Long Goodbyes' tour!
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Simply Rod Stewart
James Frew is Simply Rod Stewart... performing all the hits in immaculate fashion and in the inimitable style of the man himself!
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Blue
The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan will bring their 25th Anniversary Tour to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 27th April!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Hejira - Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, don't miss them when they return to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 4th April!
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The Legends Of American Country Show
The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 16th April for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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The Jive Aces
The Jive Aces swing back into action, full of energy, with their trademark yellow suits! Catch them live at Rutherglen Town Hall as part of their 'Feelin Happy' tour on Friday 24th April!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Craig Revel Horwood
Craig Revel Horwood is a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during this Fab-U-Lous night!
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The Signatures - Northern Soul Live
Don't miss this unforgettable night of classic Northern Soul at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 4th April, brought to life with unmatched energy and style by The Signatures!
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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection
Coming to Beacon Arts Centre in April, this stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The City Sinners Play Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris
The City Sinners features some of the top players on the Scottish country / Americana scene and you can catch them when the play the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 2nd April.
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Eddi Reader
Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader returns to the Albert Halls, Stirling in April!
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Luke Combs UK
Luke Combs UK, the world's leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs, has announced a show at The Albert Halls Stirling on Thursday 9th April.
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