Usher Hall
The Usher Hall is Edinburgh's key venue for visiting national and international orchestras and has been the main venue for the Edinburgh International Festival since 1947.
About Usher Hall
| Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA | |
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Since 1896, when Andrew Usher made his historic gift of £100,000 to the City of Edinburgh to found a concert hall, the Usher Hall has become one of the most outstanding concert halls in the world.
Our beautiful Beaux Arts concert hall was completed in 1914 and remains one of Edinburgh 's architectural gems. The much praised acoustics make it one of the best concert halls in Europe with many of the world's finest musicians performing here.
Today the Usher Hall is a centre of excellence embracing the widest range of music and events, including rock, pop, jazz, world, blues, comedy, talks, school concerts, conferences, sponsorship events, ceremonies, lectures and recording sessions.
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Upcoming Events at Usher Hall
John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension
John McLaughlin is on a European tour in 2022 with his band 'The 4th Dimension' and it includes a date at the Usher Hall on 31st May!
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Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith has announced a UK tour for 20221, catch her live at the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 2nd June!
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Søndergård Conducts Beethoven Nine
Thomas Søndergård conducts the RSNO and RSNO Chorus and introduces a magical new flute concerto from 21st century Scotland.
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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra - Summer Concert
Join the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra for a evening of traditional music at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 11th June.
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Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples, hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace”, brings her UK tour to the Usher Hall on 14th June 2022.
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Dionne Warwick
Legendary six-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Dionne Warwick will bring her Farewell Tour to the Usher Hall on 15th June 2022.
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The Forth Awards
The Forth Awards with St James Quarter return to the Usher Hall on 23rd June to celebrate the local people who are making a difference across Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians.
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Here Come The Boys
Here Come the Boys returns with three Strictly dance superstars, a brand-new cast and a brand-new dazzling production in 2022.
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Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz, the star of Netflix’s Pretend It’s A City, will be live in conversation at the Usher Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 26th June 2022. Do not miss it!
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Leon Bridges
Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist and songwriter Leon Bridges brings his Gold-Diggers Sound tour to the Usher Hall on Monday 27th June!
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St. Vincent
St. Vincent has announced a run of European dates for the summer of 2022 and comes to the Usher Hall on June 28th!
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are on tour and will visit Edinburgh on the 1st July 2022!
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An Evening with David Sedaris
David Sedaris will take An Evening With David Sedaris across the UK and Ireland in summer 2022. Catch him live at the Usher Hall on Sunday 10th July!
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And In The End
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and The Bootleg Beatles bring a celebration of 50 years of Abbey Road and Let It Be to the Usher Hall on Friday 16th July 2021!
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Opening Concert
Sir Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra launch the 2022 Festival with the spectacular Carmina Burana.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Philharmonia Orchestra
Santtu-Matias Rouvali leads the Philharmonia in a mighty first concert, with outstanding pianist Seong-Jin Cho performing in Beethoven's Emperor Concerto.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Royal Scottish National Orchestra and conductor Elim Chan celebrate the natural world with the stunning The Tears of Nature by Chinese-born composer Tan Dun.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Fidelio
Sir Donald Runnicles conducts this concert performance of Beethoven's only opera, telling a moving story of a wife's devotion and the resilience of human nature.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Pierre-Laurent Aimard
One of the world’s greatest pianists covers three centuries of music in this wide-ranging solo recital.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Wayne Marshall Plays Gershwin
Wayne Marshall joins Scottish Chamber Orchestra for an evening of rip-roaring tunes and joyful American classics, including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Salome
Celebrated Swedish soprano Malin Byström takes the title role in Strauss' one-act opera, alongside the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Edward Gardner.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
The Bergen Philharmonic and conductor Edward Gardner bring captivating emotions to this performance featuring Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson in his Festival debut.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Les Siècles
Trailblazing period orchestra Les Siècles search for new light in Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring and Lili Boulanger's Faust et Hélène.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Ibn Battuta: The Traveller of Time
Journey into the unknown with musical pioneer Jordi Savall, his Hespèrion XXI ensemble and guests, in a concert inspired by the 14th-century Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta.
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Edinburgh International Festival: London Symphony Orchestra
The LSO and Sir Simon Rattle return for a concert including the world premiere of Daniel Kidane's new piece, co-commissioned by the International Festival.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Australian World Orchestra
Multi-award-winning Australian World Orchestra make their Festival debut with maestro Zubin Mehta, who returns for the first time in over 40 years.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Czech Philharmonic 1
Czech Philharmonic and Semyon Bychkov are joined by dazzling pianist sisters Katia and Marielle Labèque for a powerful evening of music by Martinů and Janáček.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Czech Philharmonic 2
Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic appear together at the International Festival to play the symphonic masterpiece, Mahler's Seventh Symphony.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti returns to Edinburgh for Bruch's sumptuous Concerto alongside the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Maxim Emelyanychev.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Mahler’s Third Symphony
Thomas Søndegård conducts the RSNO, RSNO Junior Chorus and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus in Mahler's massive Third Symphony.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Saul
Soloists Neal Davies and Iestyn Davies join period-instrument orchestra The English Concert for Handel's masterpiece of Baroque vocal music.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
Join the Philadelphia Orchestra and their Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin for the launch of their residency with Beethoven's visionary Ninth Symphony.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Florence Price’s First Symphony
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin join brilliant violinist Lisa Batiashvili for a concert of dazzling colours and intoxicating rhythms.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Catch the dazzling concert marking the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra's Festival debut with Chief Conductor Susanna Mälkki and soloist Andreas Haefliger.
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Closing Concert
Join Sir Andrew Davis and the RSNO for the finale of the 2022 International Festival with music to exhilarate, invigorate, calm and console.
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes are on tour in 2022 with a date at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 30th August!
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No Such Thing As A Fish - QI Podcast Live
The UK’s top podcast, No Such Thing As A Fish, is back on the road, with its first tour since 2019! Catch it at the Usher Hall on Friday 2nd September!
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Adam Kay: This Is Going to Hurt…More
Award-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay has announced This Is Going to Hurt…More, it's his biggest UK tour to date and begins at the Usher Hall on 7th September!
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Queen Machine Symphonic feat Kerry Ellis
The music of rock legends Queen is to be celebrated like never before as West End leading lady Kerry Ellis joins Scandinavian tribute stars Queen Machine for a fully orchestrated UK tour!
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Essential 80’s Featuring Paul Young
Essential 80’s brings the very best live compilation of chart topping 80’s artists to the Usher Hall stage this September for a nostalgic tour of everyone’s favourites!
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Don McLean
Don McLean - Mr 'American Pie' – is coming to the Usher Hall Edinburgh on his UK tour to celebrate 50 years of his huge hit single and remarkable, enduring music career!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Season Opener: Benedetti & Emelyanychev
Join Scottish superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti and Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev to celebrate the launch of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2022-23 Season!
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90’s Baby Pop
This is your chance to see your childhood sweethearts perform their nineties nostalgia anthems at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Sunday 2nd October!
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Public Service Broadcasting
Public Service Broadcasting will bring their Bright Magic Tour to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 4th October!
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Boyzlife - Old School Tour
Two of the world’s biggest bands, Boyzone and Westlife, come together for the very first-time featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy! Catch Boyzlife at the Usher Hall on 8th October!
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Pink Martini - Silver Jubilee Tour
Pink Martini will celebrate an incredible 25 years since they first began with a very special Silver Jubilee Tour and come to the Usher Hall in October 2022.
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Will Young
Will Young has announced his 20th anniversary tour across the UK in 2022 including a night at the Usher Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 16th October!
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Angel Olsen
Angel Olsen heads out on a UK and Ireland tour in support of ‘Big Time’ in October with a date at the Usher Hall on the 20th!
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Whitney Queen of the Night
Direct from The West End, experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show as it tours across the UK and stops off at the Usher Hall on 25th October 2022!
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Join Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they celebrate the life and music of their founder Joseph Shabalala in this concert at the Usher Hall on 2nd November 2022!
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Paul Hollywood
Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood is hitting the road with a brand-new tour for 2022. Catch him at the Usher Hall on Saturday 12th November!
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Belle & Sebastian
Scottish indie-pop legends, Belle and Sebastian have confirmed a brand new tour taking place in early 2022! Don't miss them live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on 23rd November!
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The Australian Pink Floyd
The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show comes to the Usher Hall on Saturday 26th November 2022!
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Love Actually In Concert - Film With Live Orchestra
Love Actually will once again be screened live across the UK with a full orchestra performing its enchanting score – just in time for Christmas!
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Bootleg Beatles
With a little help from their own orchestral ensemble, and featuring a special set to mark the 50th anniversary of Let It Be, this show is an absolute must-see for Beatle-maniacs of all ages.
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Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene are back in Scotland in 2022 with a date at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 20th December!
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The Elvis Years - The Story of the King
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.
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Belinda Carlisle - The Decades Tour
Belinda Carlisle embarks on a 16-date UK tour in winter 2023 to mark 35 years as a solo artist and stops off at the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th February!
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Queen Extravaganza
Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, return to the UK in 2023 and the tour comes to the Usher Hall on 21st February!
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Midge Ure: The Voice & Visions Tour
Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road with the 'Voice & Visions' tour! Catch them live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on 19th May!
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The Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema which now hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Find out what's on at the Edinburgh Playhouse and book your tickets online with What's On Edinburgh!
Read more
Summerhall
Summerhall is open to the public all year round and hosts events in all the City’s major festivals. But it’s far more than Edinburgh’s newest and...
Read more
Royal Lyceum Theatre
Welcome to The Lyceum, home to one of Scotland's largest and most successful producing companies. Our main output is our Season of high-quality drama...
Read more
St Stephens Stockbridge
Formerly St Stephen's Church, it building dates back to the 1820s, The building, which includes a 160ft tower, the longest clock pendulum in Europe and...
Read more
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The Assembly Rooms are one of Edinburgh City Centre's largest and most impressive multi-purpose unique event spaces, perfect for any occasion from conferences, dinners and performances to exhibitions!
Read more
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The Church Hill Theatre is a former church in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, designed in the late 1800s by Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc, renowned...
Read more
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Boasting the finest names on the circuit, a top-notch night of comedy is always guaranteed.
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With solo shows from better known performers and prime stand-up every weekend, there’s always something going on at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre (formerly George Square Lecture Theatre) is a stand-alone theatre that can seat 481 delegates and features a large reception...
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