Free Fringe Music at the Museum

Experience the joy of live music with different performers every day in partnership with Live Music Now Scotland.

About Free Fringe Music at the Museum

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To celebrate Rip It Up, some of Scotland’s best young contemporary music talents will perform an exciting blend of Scottish pop, traditional Scottish songs and instrumental sets.

Featuring artists selected by Live Music Now Scotland, student performers from Edinburgh Napier University's Popular Music Course and a special set from Edinburgh Gay Men's Chorus.

Drop-in, Please note there is no performance on Saturday 11 August.

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Willow Weaving Workshop: Craft Scotland Summer Show 2019

20th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

Weave a boat-shaped basket from organically grown Scottish willows, guided by experienced basketweaver Anna Liebmann, in this workshop run by Craft Scotland on either 20th or 24th August.

FiraB Balearic Music Nights: Ermanno Panta and Banda Zeitun Live

21st August 2019 - 23rd August 2019

24th August 2019

Dynamic Earth Dome Nights return every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fringe, showing three films in Edinburgh's only 360 degree cinema!

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Jimeoin: Ramble On... Some More!

24th August 2019

Nothing beats seeing Jimeoin live and extra, later, ramblier shows have now been added! Don't miss his incredible 26th Edinburgh Fringe!

FiraB Balearic Music Nights: Jansky Live

24th August 2019 - 26th August 2019

FiraB Balearic Music Nights brings you Catalan duo JANSKY, with their rave of sound, verse and a great deal of jazz improvisation, as part of the Edinburgh Fringe!

Fest on Forth

25th August 2019

Showcasing an eclectic mix of cabaret and comedy, a different group of quality acts will perform in the Forth Floor Brasserie at Harvey Nichols every Sunday throughout August.

Fringe Dome Nights

25th August 2019

Dynamic Earth Dome Nights return every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fringe, showing three films in Edinburgh's only 360 degree cinema!

Tyrannosaurs

24th January 2020 - 4th May 2020

The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs is coming to the National Museum of Scotland, bringing the latest palaeontological discoveries to life.

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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Mud In Your Ear featuring Gary Martin

18th July 2019
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh Old Town

Richard O'Donnell and Alan Jones's acoustic blues wizards, Mud In Your Ear, are joined for this special gig by harmonica blues ace and classy vocalist, Gary Martin.

An American Celebration of Music

18th July 2019
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Old Town

The 30-voice Capriccio Columbus Choir from Ohio are on tour and will present a concert of contemporary and traditional choral works from North American composers at Greyfriars Kirk on 18th July!

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Ibibio Sound Machine

18th July 2019
George Square Gardens, Edinburgh South

West African funky seventies grooves, highlife guitar licks, deep electronica synth beats clash and meld for this supercharged 8-piece band, setting dancefloors alight wherever they play.

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Summer Holiday Events you might like...

Monkeying Around- Comparative Anatomy Art Workshop

18th July 2019
Surgeons Hall Museums, Edinburgh South

Join Surgeons Hall Museums and artist Alison Grubb for this art and comparative anatomy workshop and explore the similarities and differences between a chimpanzee and a human!

Animal Anatomy: Felt Art Workshop

18th July 2019
Surgeons Hall Museums, Edinburgh South

Create and sew a felt anatomical model of either a penguin, armadillo or chimpanzee that you can take home with you in this workshop with artist Alison Grubb at Surgeons' Hall Museums.

Kids Sewing Class - Tote Bag

18th July 2019
Artisan Stitch, Edinburgh East

Has your child already taken the Kids Introductory Sewing Class to learn how to use a sewing machine? Then this Tote Bag class is an ideal sewing project to gain practice.

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