Edinburgh Tradfest

The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 2nd to 12th May 2025.

About Edinburgh Tradfest

	, Various Locations Edinburgh
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The past, present and future of traditional music

Edinburgh Tradfest has a rich story. With its longer tap roots in the Edinburgh Folk Festival, it was launched by Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) in 2013 to provide a distinctive platform for folk arts in the capital city.

Edinburgh is a hot house of talent, home grown and visiting, and Tradfest is an opportunity to see it all in play.

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