Music Events in Edinburgh in May 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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Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral, that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music.
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Elkie Brooks - Long Farewell Tour
Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her ‘Long Farewell Tour’ and brings it to the Usher Hall on 2nd May 2026!
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Summer Salt
Texas indie pop band Summer Salt bring their EU/UK Reside Tour to The Mash House Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd May.
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Indian Plugin - Summer Electro Fest
Indian electronic music is not just an evolution, but a revolution. 12 Hours of exploring New Era Indian Music. SOUNDS of INDIA where the logic stand.
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Rodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell, an American musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music, plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Monday 4th May!
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Sunny Afternoon
Sunny Afternoon, the multi-award-winning musical sensation about one of the greatest bands of all time, The Kinks, is returning for a major UK tour, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Cantatas & Concertos
Alexander Chance joins Dunedin Consort for a programme of Bach, Telemann and Graupner.
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The Charlatans
One of the UK's most enduring and best-loved bands, The Charlatans, have announced a tour in support of new album, We Are Love, which will see them headline the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 6th May!
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Dave Formula & Noko
Magazine's keyboard player and guitarist, Dave and Noko, will be touring one more time... performing an evening of Magazine material at La Belle Angele on Thursday 7th May!
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Join Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and exceptional SCO Principal Cello Philip Higham for this varied concert.
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Star Struck
Prepare to be transported into a glamorous world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align when Scottish Ballet bring Starstruck to the Festival Theatre in May!
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Police Dog Hogan
Police Dog Hogan, one of the country's finest live folk-country acts, bring their UK tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 8th May!
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RSNO Season 25-26: The Music of John Williams
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at the Usher Hall on Friday 8th May 2026!
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Belfast Brunch Co
Expect a fun fuelled afternoon filled with R’n’B favourites, sing-along classics and nostalgic dance moments with The Belfast Brunch Co. at Edinburgh Corn Exchange in May!
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Festhailes Country
Come along to our family-friendly country music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 9th May.
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Red Hot Chilli Pipers with Ally the Piper (from the USA)
Back by popular demand, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers - the most famous bagpipe band on the planet - are set to light up the stage once again for one night only at the Usher Hall.
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Van Morrison Alumni Band
Featuring an elite group of musicians who played thousands of concerts with the legendary Van Morrison - this show at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh is an absolute must for music fans!
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James Morrison
Chart-topping singer songwriter James Morrison returns to the Usher Hall on 10th May to perform the no.1 album 'Undiscovered'!
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100 Years Celebration of Laurel and Hardy - Presented by Neil Brand
Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in May!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Dvořák ‘New World’ Symphony
Join Maxim and the SCO musicians for an electrifying and emotional conclusion to the Season – with one of the most cherished symphonies of them all.
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Cash - The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons
This show, performed by Australian singer Henry Wagons, pays tribute to Johnny Cash's late-career American Recordings albums. Catch it at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 15th May!
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Joel Sarakula
Don't miss Joel Sarakula, a UK-based Australian artist who writes, produces and sings retro-flavoured Soft-Rock, when he comes to the Voodoo Rooms on Friday 15th May!
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Rival Consoles
Electronic artist Rival Consoles will headline The Liquid Room in Edinburgh on Friday 15th May!
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RSNO Season 25-26: Nicola Benedetti Plays Elgar
Nicola Benedetti joins Scotland’s National Orchestra for Elgar’s lyrical Violin Concerto.
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Motown Brothers - Soul and Motown
Step back in time to the golden era of soul and rhythm & blues with The Mowtown Brothers, the ultimate tribute band to the legendary Motown sound.
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The Puppini Sisters
In celebration of 2026 marking 20 years since their debut album, The Puppini Sisters have announced a celebratory UK tour in May including a date at The Pleasance Edinburgh on the 16th!
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Lost in Music - One Night In the Disco
Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove – Lost in Music is back with a brand-new, high-energy show that’s bigger, bolder, and more dazzling than ever!
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The Mersey Beatles
The Mersey Beatles – the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four - return to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 17th May!
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Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert
The Toots and the Maytals legacy lives on with Toots' daughter, Leba Hibbert, now fronting the band. They return for a 2026 UK tour including a show at The Queens Hall on Sunday 17th May!
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The Bodyguard
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026!
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Sing The Musicals
Direct from London's West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time, performed by a sensational live band and character singers, comes to the Usher Hall on 21st May!
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Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross is a respected singer-songwriter-guitar player who continues to share his original music with the world. Catch him at the Usher Hall on Friday 22nd May.
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From the Jam - Greatest Hits Tour
From The Jam have announced a major UK tour for Spring 2026, marking 20 years since their formation, including a date at La Belle Angele on Friday 22nd May!
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The Fabulous Cash & Carter Show
Don't miss a a fantastic, authentic and heart-warming, nostalgic journey reliving the stories, music, and songs of The Great Johnny Cash and June Carter.
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Travellers Tunes: An Evening With Steve Cradock
In his debut tour, Steve Cradock will be playing and singing hits from the Ocean Colour Scene songbook, and much more, at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in May!
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Richard Thompson
Ivor Novello Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated legend Richard Thompson plays the Usher Hall on Thursday 28th May!
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Grieg Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
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Scottish Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro, at Festival Theatre in May.
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Debussy by Candlelight
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral.
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Ray LaMontagne - Trouble
Ray LaMontagne's Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour is heading to Edinburgh, don't miss him live at the Usher Hall on 31st May!
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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 - Eugene Onegin
Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.
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Travellers Tunes: An Evening With Steve Cradock
In his debut tour, Steve Cradock will be playing and singing hits from the Ocean Colour Scene songbook, and much more at Eastwood Park Theatre in May!
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Big Top Brass
Roll up, roll up... Children’s Classic Concerts presents Big Top Brass, a carnival of musical acrobatics and live magic, with bells, trills and circus skills, this is the Greatest Show!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's when Lost In Music take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!
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Sounds of the Sirens
Catch Sound of the Sirens, a singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, when they come to the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 29th May!
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Simply Dylan
John O'Connell's Simply Dylan Band will be back touring in 2026 with a date at The Alhambra Theatre on Sunday 24th May!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Esme Emerson
Sibling indie-pop duo Esme Emerson will headline Glasgow's King Tut's on Tuesday 5th May!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Schumann Cello Concerto
Join Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and exceptional SCO Principal Cello Philip Higham for this varied concert.
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
That’s So 90s
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life when The One and Only 90's show that's taking the UK by storm comes to Hamilton Town House on Friday 1st May!
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Come From Away
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Biggar Theatre Workshop bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to the Corn Exchange in May!
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The Springsteen Sessions
Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 15th May!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
P!NK By Vicky Jackson
Don't miss your chance to experience all the major hits including So What, Just Like a Pill, Raise Your Glass, Try, Trustfall and many more when P!NK By Vicky Jackson comes to the Beacon Arts Centre!
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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 return to The Bungalow Paisley on May 9th!
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Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles
Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 8th May!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun
E-I-E-I-O! It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure at Macrobert Arts Centre on 23rd May!
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Karaoke
Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!
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Country Hits Live
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.
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