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Sneaky Petes

Sneaky Pete's is considered one of the best small music venues in Edinburgh and a must-visit destination for music lovers visiting the city!

Sneaky Petes

About Sneaky Petes

73 Cowgate, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JW
01312251757
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Sneaky Pete's is a live music venue known for its intimate atmosphere and hosting a variety of musical genres, including indie, rock, electronic, and folk.

The venue was established in 2008 and has since become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Its capacity is around 200 people, which allows for an up-close and personal experience with the performers. Sneaky Pete's has hosted numerous up-and-coming artists, as well as established musicians such as Ed Sheeran, Foals, and Alt-J.

Apart from live music, Sneaky Pete's also hosts regular club nights with DJs playing a variety of genres, including indie, techno, and disco. The venue has a full bar and often serves local craft beers and ciders, as well as a range of spirits and cocktails.

Sneaky Pete's has received positive reviews for its welcoming atmosphere, great sound quality, and the diversity of the acts it hosts.

Upcoming Events at Sneaky Petes

Marconi Union

5th December 2025

Manchester’s Marconi Union have forged their own path with a succession of strong albums and carefully selected live performances. Catch them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 5th December!

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Restricted Code: Album Launch Tour

6th December 2025

Glasgow band Restricted Code finally release their long-awaited album in November and play Sneaky Pete's as part of a launch tour on Saturday 6th December!

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Salarymen

10th December 2025

Australian duo Renee de la Motte and Thomas Eagleton, better known as Salarymen are on a UK album tour including a date at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 10th December!

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Fog Bandits

13th December 2025

Fog Bandits are a band who have really started to grow in the last year, selling out headline shows. Don't miss them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 13th December!

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Laura Stevenson

14th December 2025

Acclaimed New York singer-songrwiter Laura Stevenson will headline Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 14th December in support of her new album!

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Jennifer Walton

15th December 2025

Jennifer Walton, a London-based producer, composer, and musician, has established herself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary electronic music.

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Megan Black + Nikhita + Corin

18th December 2025

Catch Megan Black at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 18 December along with Nikhita and Corin!

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Yowl

20th January 2026

YOWL, a five-piece indie band from London, play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 20 January!

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The Rebel

24th January 2026

The alter ego of Country Teasers' Ben Wallers, The Rebel, will headline Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 24th January!

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Insecure Men

2nd February 2026

Saul Adamczewski's Insecure Men embark on a UK tour in 2026 in support of their second album 'A Man For All Seasons, including a date at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Monday 2nd February!

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GENN

5th February 2026

GENN, one of the most exciting voices in the UK’s alternative scene, bring their 2026 UK tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 5th February!

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Matt Storm

10th February 2026

Matt Storm's music fuses vintage soul and jazz with modern alternative sounds. Catch him at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 10th February!

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Iris Caltwait

12th February 2026

Norwegian alt-pop artist Iris Caltwait (formerly known as iris) has announced a date at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 12th February!

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Alex Spencer

14th February 2026

From the streets to the stage, 18-year-old artist Alex Spencer is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting new artists. Catch him at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 14th February!

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Plantoid

19th February 2026

Plantoid are one of those bands that exceed the sum of their parts, with each member bringing a unique flavour that enhances their sound tenfold.

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Bug Teeth

14th March 2026

On the back of releasing their debut album Micrographia, Bug Teeth will play Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 14th March.

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Madra Salach

18th March 2026

Dublin folk band Madra Salach are on a Ireland & UK tour in 2026 and bring it to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 18th March!

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Mae Stephens

21st March 2026

Mae Stephens is on a UK tour in Spring 2026 including a date at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 21st March!

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Thumper

24th March 2026

Dublin psych-pop six piece Thumper have gone from playing small hometown shows to selling out headline shows and you can catch them when they play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 24th February!

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The Pale White

8th April 2026

Three piece indie rock band from Newcastle The Pale White come to Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th April.

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Bibi Club

11th April 2026

French-Canadian duo Bibi Club return to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 11th April.

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TEZ

23rd April 2026

TEZ are hitting the road next year for their biggest headline tour to date, taking their new record out for a spin around the UK, including a date at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd April.

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Skylights

5th November 2026

Skylights are building a palpable buzz in the North! Don't miss them when they headline Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 05 November!

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