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Music Events in Edinburgh in September 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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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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Jane McDonald

5th September 2026

Star of stage and screen, singing sensation and national treasure Jane McDonald will bring her 'Living The Dream' tour to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 5th September!

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In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story

6th September 2026

Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told when The Diana Ross Story returns to the Assembly Rooms in September!

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High Society

8th September 2026 - 12th September 2026

Clear your diary, because you're invited to the most swell party of the year, when Cole Porter's High Society comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in September!

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Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s ‘Life’s Rich Pageant’

8th September 2026

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and friends, are returning to the UK to play R.E.M.’s ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’ in celebration of its 40th anniversary, with a date at The Liquid Room in September!

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Michael Ball

9th September 2026

Michael Ball will be hitting the road in 2026 with his Glow UK headline tour in support of his dazzling 23rd solo album, don't miss him live at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 9th September!

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Wrong Jovi and Dream On

11th September 2026

Wrong Jovi are the UK's finest tribute to rock legends Bon Jovi, don't miss them live at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 11th September, with special guest Dream On!

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Moving Pictures - Rush - Tribute

12th September 2026

Don't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, live at the Howden Park Centre on 12th September 2026!

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What’s Love Got To Do With It?

12th September 2026

After a sensational 2025, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! Catch it when it returns to the Usher Hall on 12th September!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

13th September 2026

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Church Hill Theatre on 13th September!

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Drag Me to the Musicals

13th September 2026

Don't miss a night celebrating the world's biggest musical hits when Drag Me to the Musicals comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Sunday 13th September!

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The Phantoms featuring Lee Mead

16th September 2026

In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows.

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Goldie Lookin Chain

17th September 2026

Goldie Lookin Chain is heading back out on the road in 2026 for the Stairway To Newport tour, including a date at La Belle Angele on Thursday 17th September!

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The Celine Experience

19th September 2026

The ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert, The Celine Experience starring January Butler, comes to the Usher Hall on Saturday 19th September!

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Love Hurts - Rock Anthem and Power Ballads

20th September 2026

Back for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation!

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Altered Images

25th September 2026

Much-loved Scottish new-wave band Altered Images, fronted by singer Clare Grogan, will perform the classic album Happy Birthday at the Liquid Room on Friday 25th September!

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Wishbone Ash

25th September 2026

Experience the legendary band Wishbone Ash performing a stellar set when they return to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Friday 25th September!

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Copacabana Magic – The Barry Manilow Tribute Show

26th September 2026

Copacabana Magic, the World's premier show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow comes to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 26th September!

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It’s a Beautiful Noise

26th September 2026

Get ready for a night to remember as the UK and Europe’s biggest, best, and longest-running Neil Diamond tribute show returns at the Usher Hall on Saturday 26th September 2026!

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Legally Blonde

29th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Marillion

29th September 2026

Marillion have announced a full UK tour in 2026 with a date at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 29th September!

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Wallace

30th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

Forget the Braveheart clichés... this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth!

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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:

Sausage and Cider Festival

Sausage and Cider Festival

5th September 2026

By popular demand, The Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 5th September featuring celebrity guests, the UK's best tributes and of course... sausages and cider!

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The Ibiza Orchestra Experience

The Ibiza Orchestra Experience

4th September 2026

The Iconic Ibiza Orchestra Experience returns to Rouken Glen Park on Friday 4th September, this incredible 26 piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle!

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Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

6th September 2026

Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville returns to Rouken Glen Park on Sunday 6th September with a huge line up of music, games and food!

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Music Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Love Hurts

Love Hurts

19th September 2026

Back for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation!

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In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story

In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story

3rd September 2026

After a huge, sell out tour in 2025, In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story returns to Scotland! Don't miss it at Carnegie Hall on Thursday 3rd September.

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Emilio Santoro as Elvis

Emilio Santoro as Elvis

17th September 2026

Performing with his authentic 50's live band, The Creoles, Emilio celebrates Elvis' younger years in spectacular style, taking you back in time to when Elvis changed the world and music forever!

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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:

The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute

The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute

25th September 2026

Fast becoming recognised as the UK's premiere Depeche Mode tribute band, don't miss The Devout live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 25th September as part of their 2026 European tour!

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Fleetwood Bac

Fleetwood Bac

19th September 2026

Fleetwood Bac are the UK's longest running tribute show to Fleetwood Mac, don't miss them live when they return to Saint Luke's Glasgow on Saturday 19th September!

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The King’s Voice - starring Gordon Hendricks

The King’s Voice - starring Gordon Hendricks

25th September 2026

The King's Voice starring Gordon Hendricks is a spectacular Elvis tribute show, returning to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in 2026, on Friday 25th September!

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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:

Strong Enough - The Ultimate Tribute Concert To Cher

Strong Enough - The Ultimate Tribute Concert To Cher

30th September 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher at Rutherglen Town Hall on Wednesday 30th September!

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The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros

The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros

30th September 2026

After selling out shows across the country, The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns with a stunning new production to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Wednesday 30th September!

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The Vintage Explosion

The Vintage Explosion

26th September 2026

Get yourself along to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 26th September for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion!

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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:

Bye Bye Baby

Bye Bye Baby

5th September 2026

Don't miss a celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at Beacon Arts Centre presented by Europe's number one tribute, Bye Bye Baby!

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The Drifters

The Drifters

9th September 2026

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at Beacon Arts Centre on Wednesday 9th September!

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Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman

Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman

23rd September 2026

Two voices, two guitars, and a setlist that blends thought-provoking original songs with carefully chosen covers all woven together with warm, rambling anecdotes.

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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:

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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The Drifters

The Drifters

4th September 2026

The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at The Albert Halls Stirling on Friday 4th September 2026!

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Beatles Acoustic Trio

Beatles Acoustic Trio

4th September 2026

The Beatles Acoustic Trio, a new show from the members of The Ready Steady 60s Show, rated as the top UK 60s touring show, is one unique show not to be missed!

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Events in Other Areas

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