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Music Events in Edinburgh in July 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Royal Mile Chamber Music Series

Selected dates between 22nd September 2025 - 20th July 2026

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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Royal Mile International Piano Series

6th October 2025 - 20th July 2026

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!

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Beethoven Sonatas By Candlelight

Selected dates between 12th January 2026 - 13th July 2026

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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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs

23rd January 2026 - 21st December 2026

Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).

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Moonlight Sonata By Candlelight

Selected dates between 30th January 2026 - 22nd August 2026

Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Selected dates between 28th March 2026 - 22nd August 2026

Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!

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The Divine Comedy

3rd July 2026

The Divine Comedy are touring the UK & Ireland in Summer 2026 with a date at the Usher Hall on 3rd July!

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

5th July 2026

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, return to the Usher Hall on Sunday 5th July celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!

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Callum Beattie

10th July 2026

Castle Concerts, presented by Seat Unique, are delighted to announce that Callum Beattie (and special guests) will play Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Friday 10th July!

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Garbage

11th July 2026

Featuring hometown hero Shirley Manson, American alternative rock band Garbage have announced a headline show at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Saturday 11th July!

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The Spooky Men’s Chorale

11th July 2026

The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a magnificent, many-headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Don't miss them at St Marys Episcopal Cathedral on 11th July!

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James Taylor

14th July 2026

Castle Concerts, presented by Seat Unique, are delighted to announce that James Taylor will play Edinburgh Castle on Tuesday 14th July!

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Deacon Blue

17th July 2026

Scottish pop rock titans Deacon Blue have announced a huge run of outdoor shows for summer 2026, including a date at Edinburgh Castle on Friday 17th July!

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K-Pop All Stars Tribute

18th July 2026

From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture, don't miss this tribute show at the Festival Theatre in July!

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Snow Patrol

18th July 2026

Snow Patrol have announced a run of outdoor gigs next summer, including a date at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Saturday 18th July!

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert with the RSNO

19th July 2026

Experience Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban like never before as the Scottish National Orchestra brings John Williams’ spellbinding score to life live in concert at Edinburgh Castle!

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The Dickies

19th July 2026

American punk rockers The Dickies have been in continuous existence for over 40 years, don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Sunday 19th July!

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Bowie Experience

20th July 2026

Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie.

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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

22nd July 2026

Experience an unforgettable night of world-class music as Jools Holland and his renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra take over Usher Hall for the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival!

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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)

Selected dates between 24th July 2026

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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Luke Combs

24th July 2026 - 25th July 2026

Multi-platinum award-winning country superstar Luke Combs will bring his 'My Kinda Saturday Night Tour' to Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July!

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Mozart - Piano Sonatas by Candlelight

24th July 2026

Immerse yourself in the brilliance of Mozart, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Luke Jones in the awe-inspiring candlelit setting of St Giles’ Cathedral.

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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:

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

4th July 2026

Come and join us at Rothes Halls on Saturday 4th July for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.

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Kai Widdrington - Evolution

Kai Widdrington - Evolution

3rd July 2026

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences in Fife when he brings his highly anticipated 2026 dance tour, Evolution, to the Adam Smith Theatre!

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Restricted Code

Restricted Code

28th July 2026

Don’t miss your chance to see Restricted Code, one of the bands who defined “The Sound of Young Scotland”, live on stage at Crail Community Hall as part of Crail Festival 2026!

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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:

Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova

Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova

10th July 2026

Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on Friday 10th July!

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The Jeff Beck Experience

The Jeff Beck Experience

5th July 2026

The Jeff Beck Experience are true masters at recreating Jeff Beck's sound and style! Don't miss them live at The Ferry on Sunday 5th July!

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Glasgow Summer Sessions: My Chemical Romance

Glasgow Summer Sessions: My Chemical Romance

4th July 2026

My Chemical Romance will bring The Black Parade tour to Glasgow's Bellahouston Park on Saturday 4th July as part of Summer Sessions 2026!

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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:

The Ultimate Summer Shindig

The Ultimate Summer Shindig

26th July 2026

Get ready to turn up the heat as 'The Ultimate Summer Shindig', a thrilling new live music experience guaranteed to raise the roof and get audiences on their feet, comes to The Town House Hamilton!

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Rat Pack Tribute Duo: Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs

Rat Pack Tribute Duo: Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs

31st July 2026

Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs are the best modern swing show you'll likely ever see... don't miss them live at East Kilbride Royal British Legion on Friday 31st July!

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Dignity - The Deacon Blue Experience

Dignity - The Deacon Blue Experience

31st July 2026

Dignity, Scotland's premier six-piece, all-live tribute to the legendary Deacon Blue, come to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Friday 31st July!

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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:

Paisley Alive Festival

Paisley Alive Festival

4th July 2026

Paisley Alive is more than just a festival; it's a community movement designed to reconnect neighbours, inspire healthier lifestyles, and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the area!

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Springsteen Acoustic Sessions

Springsteen Acoustic Sessions

24th July 2026

Cut from the very same cloth as their mothership The Springsteen Sessions, Springsteen Acoustic Sessions capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway!

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The Provy Wummin

The Provy Wummin

18th July 2026

The Provy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 18th July!

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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:

Karaoke

Karaoke

Selected dates between 31st October 2025 - 27th November 2026

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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The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop

The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop

Selected dates between 31st January 2026 - 28th November 2026

The Record Hide bring their monthly Pop-Up Record Shop to the beautiful Bridge of Allan on the last Saturday of the month throughout 2026.

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Legends of the 60’s Show

Legends of the 60’s Show

23rd July 2026

Following a sellout debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the 'Legends of the 60’s Show' at The Albert Halls.

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Events in Other Areas

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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a side-splitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series!

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