Music Events in Edinburgh in August 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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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
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
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
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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Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns for 2026 from Friday 7th to Saturday 29th August with their new show, A Call To Gather!
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Definitely Oasis: 96 Revisited
Headlined by Definitely Oasis, don't miss a full day of 90s anthems, attitude, and nostalgia - bringing back the sights and sounds of the gigs that defined a generation!
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Beethoven Piano Sonatas by Candlelight
Enjoy an evening of profound beauty and romantic brilliance, as acclaimed pianist Ugnius Pauliukonis performs a stunning programme of Beethoven and Chopin in St Giles’ Cathedral.
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Mozart & Mendelssohn Violin Concertos
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral on 21st August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival
Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Cure
The Cure, one of the most influential and iconic bands of all time, have announced they will headline a show at Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Sunday 23rd August!
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The Cure Aftershow
We want to see you at La Belle Angele for the afterparty that keeps The Cure at the heart of the night!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Florence + The Machine
Florence + The Machine have announced they'll play Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026 on Monday 24th August with special guests Self Esteem and Jacob Alon!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Lorde
Grammy-winning artist and cultural powerhouse, Lorde is the latest addition to the Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026 lineup at the Royal Highland Centre on 25th August!
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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble
Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, lovingly & accurately recreated live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 26th August!
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Verdi’s A Masked Ball
Zurich Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s stunning opera, A Masked Ball, filled with desire, treachery and political peril.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Deftones
Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced an Edinburgh Summer Sessions show at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Thursday 27th August, with special guests IDLES!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Berliner Philharmoniker: Elgar & Tchaikovsky
The Berliner Philharmoniker and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko open the Usher Hall series with Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and Elgar’s ‘Enigma Variations’.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Prodigy
The Prodigy will bring their huge headline performance to Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday 29th August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Berliner Philharmoniker: Closing Concert
Experience ‘the world’s greatest orchestra’ (LA Times) performing with award-winning soloist Augustin Hadelich in the closing concert of their residency.
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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:
Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Anstruther Harbour Festival
The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Lyn’s CTF Club Jam
On the first Friday of every month, come along to Ivory Blacks for Lyn's CTF Club Jam... Glasgow's best jam session!
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Motown Brothers Tribute Night
The Motown Brothers will take you through all the classics and are sure to get you on your feet dancing when they bring their tribute to Arta Glasgow!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Beatles Tribute Duo: Just John & Paul
Don't miss the longest running Beatles Tribute in the world to Lennon and McCartney at East Kilbride Royal British Legion on Sunday 30th August!
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The Signatures - Northern Soul Live
Don't miss this unforgettable night of classic Northern Soul at Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 2nd August, brought to life with unmatched energy and style by The Signatures!
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The Springsteen Sessions
Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they return to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 29th August!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
A Vision of Elvis
Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in August!
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Meet Me At Boots Corner
The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 28th August!
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Live Music Fridays
Join us at Harvies on Glasgow Road, Paisley every Friday night for free live music!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop
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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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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