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!
About Sneaky Petes
| 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JW | |
| 01312251757 | |
| Sneaky Petes Website | |
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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.
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Upcoming Events at Sneaky Petes
Madra Salach
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
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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Malcolm Le Maistre & The Woolverstones
Don't miss a special co-headlining night of folk heritage and cinematic art-folk courtesy of Malcolm Le Maistre & The Woolverstones at Sneaky Pete's on Wednesday 25th March!
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Problem Patterns
Problem Patterns, a Belfast-based queer feminist punk band, play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 1st April!
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The Pale White
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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Nieve Ella
Nieve Ella has quickly become one of the most exciting artists in the UK, don't miss her live at Sneaky Pete's on Monday 13th April!
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Winter Mcquinn
Songwriter Winter McQuinn explores country and folk, imbued by psychedelia with a contemporary edge. Catch him when he plays Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Friday 17th April!
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Vanapalooza Mini Festival
Mini-festival Vanapalooza returns to the Scottish capital for a second year taking over Sneaky Pete's, one of Scotland's most beloved grassroots venues, for an energetic night of rock, punk and more!
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Beefheart & McQuinn
Psychedelic folk and soft rock combine as Beefheart & McQuinn come to Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Friday 22nd May!
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Loose Articles
With ragged edges and a sardonic, sarcastic drawl delivered with fierce, in your face, punk-fueled attitude, both feminine & threatening, Loose Articles are here to make a point!
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Common Goldfish
Blending the swagger of Britpop, the groove of funk, and the pulse of '90s electronica, common goldfish sounds like a half-remembered night out- hazy, nostalgic and full of feeling!
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Melanie Baker
Melanie Baker hits the road this spring for a UK tour and debut album launch, where she'll bring her gritty, honest anthems to Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 31st May!
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Her Name Was?
Catch the brilliant Her Name Was? at Edinburgh's iconic Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 6th June... grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night of live music!
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Martha May & the Monday's
Glasgow punk group Martha May & The Mondays will travel to the Capital for a headline show at Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 2nd July!
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Alice Costelloe
London singer-songwriter Alice Costelloe headlines Sneaky Pete's following the release of her long-awaited debut solo album 'Move On With The Year' via Moshi Moshi Records!
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