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Music Events in Edinburgh in May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 31st May 2025

All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Selected dates between 26th October 2024 - 27th June 2025

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.

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Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 8th November 2025

We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!

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Rockstar Karaoke

Selected dates between 13th January 2025 - 30th June 2025

Come bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!

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Riffs Tuesdays

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 24th June 2025

Come get your weekly dose of RIFFS at Legents Edinburgh every Tuesday!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!

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Disco Days Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Join renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a performance of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano at St Giles' Cathedral!

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The Roze Garden

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 31st July 2025

Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!

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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!

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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

Selected dates between 28th February 2025 - 30th May 2025

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!

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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Day Fever Edinburgh

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 31st May 2025

Day Fever is bringing the party back to Edinburgh! They guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times for over the 30's!

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!

25th April 2025 - 14th June 2025

Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!

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Clara Mann

1st May 2025

Clara Mann, a Franco-British indie-folk musician, plays The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 1st May!

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SCO 2024/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante

1st May 2025

Lorenza Borrani teams up with SCO Principal Violist Max Mandel in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia concertante.

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Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

1st May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Scottish Ballet return to the Festival Theatre in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!

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The Flaming Lips

1st May 2025

The Flaming Lips perform Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Live in concert at the Usher Hall on Thursday 1st May!

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The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret

1st May 2025

Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.

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Black Cat Bone

2nd May 2025

Edinburgh rockers Black Cat Bone are ready to unleash some bluesy rock n' roll magic when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Friday 2nd May!

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Heavy Weather

2nd May 2025

Heavy Weather, one of Scotland’s most promising new bands, headline The Mash House on Friday 2nd May!

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Laurie Wright

2nd May 2025

Laurie Wright is a guitar driven, rock n roll juggernaut who has quickly scaled the heights of the live music scene over the last few years! Catch him live at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 2nd May!

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Roddy Woomble

2nd May 2025

Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble is widely considered to be among Scotland's best contemporary songwriters. Don't miss him at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 2nd May!

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Ross Ainslie & the Sanctuary Band

2nd May 2025

Ross Ainslie gets together with collaborators The Sanctuary Band to perform tracks from the brand-new album, Pool at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Friday 2nd May!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Music Of John Williams

2nd May 2025

Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at the Usher Hall on Friday 2nd May!

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Boldy James

3rd May 2025

Boldy James, an American rapper considered one of the most respected and innovative figures in underground hip-hop, plays La Belle Angele on Saturday 3rd May!

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Clearwater Creedence Revival

3rd May 2025

Don't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd May 2025!

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Dean Johnson

3rd May 2025

Dean Johnston is on a Europe & UK tour in 2025 and brings it to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay

3rd May 2025

Don't miss the unmissable annual #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay featuring a concert with an outstanding line-up at the Traverse Theatre on Saturday 3rd May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Divergence

3rd May 2025

Divergence is so named because the band seeks to employ non-traditional instruments in traditionally-inspired music and you can hear them at the Traverse Theatre on 3rd May.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Leveret

3rd May 2025

Leveret, a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians, return to The Traverse at part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

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Nati.

3rd May 2025

Kirkcaldy singer/songwriter Nati. has a global army of fans and a music career on fast-track, catch her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 3rd May as part of The Golden Tour!

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

3rd May 2025

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, return to the Usher Hall on Saturday 3rd May celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!

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The Eves

3rd May 2025

Critically acclaimed Scottish pop duo ‘The Eves’ are playing their first Liquid Room headline show on Saturday 3rd May!

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The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight

3rd May 2025

Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for 'Something Just Like This'! The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio

4th May 2025

Discover a dazzling play of sounds during this concert by the Hartwin Trio as part of Tradfest!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Lauren MacColl: Half A Lifetime

4th May 2025

For this very special Edinburgh Tradfest gig Lauren MacColl plays tunes from her most recent album Haar, along with a delve into the back catalogue.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Martyn Bennett: The Music Lives On

4th May 2025

Join us for this special hour of chat (and the odd tune) in the company of two people who have, in their own ways, made sure that Martyn Bennett’s music lives on.

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Lene Lovich

4th May 2025

Lene Lovich is back on the road with her 'Toy Box' tour and brings it to La Belle Angele on Sunday 4th May!

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Michael Cera Palin

4th May 2025

Michael Cera Palin, an American emo band from Atlanta, Georgia bring their UK/Ireland tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Sunday 4th May!

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Ready Steady 60’s Show

4th May 2025

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it when it returns to the Reconnect Regal Theatre!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: For The Love of Trees

5th May 2025

This year’s special commission at Edinburgh Tradfest is by the legendary harpist, singer and composer Mary Macmaster!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Teho.

5th May 2025

Teho., a Finnish power-fiddle duo that explodes musical boundaries while having roots deeply in the tradition, play the Traverse Theatre on 5th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

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Foivos Delivorias Trio

5th May 2025

Foivos Delivorias embarks on a journey to bring his new performance to audiences across the country, from one end to the other and on 5th May, he will perform at Queen's Hall Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid

6th May 2025

Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid play a rich repertoire of instrumental music from Scottish traditions along with many others.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Hot Seats

6th May 2025

The Hot Seats are returning to Scotland for the first time since the pandemic and they play Edinburgh Tradfest for the first time!

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Scotland’s Salute - A Tribute to VE-Day 80th Anniversary Concert

6th May 2025

Organised by Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, this exciting May event follows on from this year’s hugely successful Scotland Salutes: D-Day 80 concert held back in June.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Beth Malcolm

7th May 2025

Glasgow-based folk sensation Beth Malcolm plays the Traverse Theatre on Wednesday 7th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Travelling Janes

7th May 2025

Led by celebrated Scottish-American jazz vocalist Ali Affleck, The Traveling Janes is an all-women international ensemble. Catch them at the Traverse Theatre on 7th May!

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China Crisis

8th May 2025

China Crisis will return to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 8th May to o celebrate the ruby anniversary of their watershed classic 1985 release 'Flaunt the Imperfection'!

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CVC

8th May 2025

CVC, or Church Village Collective in full, bring their 'Blink Of An Eye' Tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 8th May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Ellie Beaton

8th May 2025

Enjoy an hour in the company of Ellie Beaton, this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner, at the Traverse Theatre on 8th May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Seckou Keita

8th May 2025

Enjoy uplifting and contemplative music from Seckou Keita, a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians!

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SCO 2024/25: Yeol Eum Son plays Beethoven

8th May 2025

Yeol Eum Son makes a welcome return with Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, in a concert that reaches its climax with Haydn’s ‘Nelson’ Mass.

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The Deadlians

8th May 2025

One of Ireland's best kept secrets, The Deadlians are a Dublin based band with a cult following playing folk songs, punk rock, psychedelic segues... catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on 8th May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Catherine Maclellan & Lucy Farrell

9th May 2025

Though they grew up half a world apart, Catherine Maclellan & Lucy Farrell connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Kathleen Macinnes

9th May 2025

Enjoy a super special gig from Kathleen Macinnes, one of Scotland’s national treasures, as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

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Hanley and the Baird, Sing In The City Aw Blacks

9th May 2025

Put aside everything you think you know about choirs and come and watch Hanley and the Baird and the auditioned choir The Aw Blacks from Sing in the City!

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Radiohead By Candlelight

9th May 2025

Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by the fabulous London Concertante in St Gile's Cathedral!

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Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane

9th May 2025

Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane represent two generations of artists pushing Lebanese music culture forwards and you can catch them at The Mash House on 9th May!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Night-Sky-Blue

9th May 2025

Håkan Hardenberger performs the Scottish premier of night-sky-blue at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Friday 9th May!

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The Counterfeit Sixties Show

9th May 2025

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties at the Howden Park Centre on 9th May!

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waverley.

9th May 2025

waverley. are celebrating the release of their latest EP 'Flail' (out 2nd May), with a landmark headline show at the Cabaret Voltaire Café on Friday 9th May!

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Ben Kearsley @ Music on the Mezzanine

10th May 2025

Join solo guitarist, Ben Kearsley at Music on the Mezzanine in Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 10th May!

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Counterfeit Seventies Show

10th May 2025

After an extensive tour with The Counterfeit Sixties show, a unique Seventies show is on tour celebrating a decade of glam rock to new wave music and everything in between!

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Crooners

10th May 2025

Crooners return to Scotland in May with their rip-roaring comedy music show chock full of crooner classics... don't miss it at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 10th!

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DnB Allstars X Woodland Dance Project

10th May 2025

Don't miss this unique outdoor 30HZ experience at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Claire Hastings (Relaxed Performance)

10th May 2025

In a new departure for ETF25 we present a very special one hour gig designed to appeal to all ages, from new babies upwards.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Finlay MacDonald Band

10th May 2025

The Finlay Macdonald Band has been coming very much to the fore over the past couple of years and you can catch them at the Traverse Theatre on 10th May as part of Tradfest!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach

10th May 2025

Their sound of Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach is best described as cinematic alt-folk, fusing elements of folk, classical, jazz, indie, electronic and alternative music. It’s unbelievably beautiful.

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Festhailes Music Festival 2025

10th May 2025

Newhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 10th May!

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MacFloyd

10th May 2025

MacFloyd return to The Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 10th May with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic album, Wish You Were Here!

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Maxim Emelyanychev plays Mozart

10th May 2025

Join Maxim Emelyanychev for a very special evening of Mozart celebration and final concert of the Baroque Music Festival at St Cecilia's Hall on 10th May!

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Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Rura - Tartan Parade Celebration Concert

10th May 2025

Prepared for a night of exhilarating music and dance, a huge celebration and after party to Edinburgh’s inaugural tartan parade, with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Rura at the Usher Hall on 10th May!

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Straighten Out - Stranglers Tribute

10th May 2025

Straighten out are the No 1 tribute to the Stranglers, don't miss them live when they return to Dreadnought Rock in Bathgate on Saturday 10th May!

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The Cheap Thrills

10th May 2025

What started with modest beginnings in a Liverpool basement has now snowballed into the band headlining 2000 capacity venues, don't miss The Cheap Thrills live at Cabaret Voltaire on May 10th!

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Woodland Dance Project

10th May 2025

The Woodland Dance Project returns with a bang in 2025! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

11th May 2025

Join the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at the Usher Hall on 11th May as they play Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony!

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Dawn Brothers

11th May 2025

The Dawn Brothers will be on the road again in the spring with their first ever UK headline tour and play The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Sunday 11th May!

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Tramhaus

12th May 2025

Live wire postpunk sensation Tramhaus, heralded for their energetic shows filled with fiery songs, play Sneaky Pete's on Monday 12th April!

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KELI

13th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

Marking 40 years since the miners' strikes and featuring a sharp, hilarious script and live brass score KELI is a gripping show about community, creativity, and music!

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Pixies

14th May 2025

American alternative rock band Pixies return to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Wednesday 14th May!

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Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf

15th May 2025

Carlton Entertainment brings their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait to the Howden Park Centre on Thursday 15th May!

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Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin’ Criminal

15th May 2025

Huey Morgan and the band are heading out on a UK tour in May with a date at The Liquid Room, Edinburgh on Thursday 15th!

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SCO 2024/25: Benedetti Plays Brahms

15th May 2025

Nicola Benedetti joins charismatic Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev for an end-of-Season celebration full of romance and adventure.

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Dan Sealey

16th May 2025

Dan Sealey is on his first full UK solo tour, after the release of his album ‘Beware of Darkness’ and stops off at The Voodoo Rooms on 16th May!

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Foo Fighters GB

16th May 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable Foo Fighters experience with the Foo Fighters GB Tribute band at The Liquid Room on 16th May 2025!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Wagner’s Ring Symphony

16th May 2025

This orchestral 'adventure' with the RSNO gives you a taste of Wagner's Ring Symphony – all its majesty, power and drama – in just over an hour!

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Sam Amidon

16th May 2025

Don't miss Vermont singer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon live at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 16th May!

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Capercaillie

17th May 2025

Capercaillie bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Saturday 17th May!

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Francis Rossi

17th May 2025

Enjoy an evening with Francis Rossi, performing songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more, at The Queen's Hall in May!

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Illegally Blondie

17th May 2025

Don't miss Illegally Blondie, a Blondie Tribute Band, at Dreadnoughtrock Bathgate on Saturday 17th May!

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North Edinburgh Community Festival

17th May 2025
Edinburgh North

The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.

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Peter and The Wolf

17th May 2025

Peter and the Wolf on Tour is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Don't miss it at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 17th May!

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Seraphic Eyes

17th May 2025

Italian band Seraphic Eyes are joined by Silver Dollar Room, VRA & the Ewan Patrick Band at The Mash House on Saturday 17th May!

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The Christians

17th May 2025

The Christians will be playing their well known back catalogue and one or two favourites selected from newer albums when they perform live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 17th May!

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Country Hits Live

18th May 2025

Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.

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Gizmo Varillas

18th May 2025

Gizmo Varillas, a UK based Spanish singer songwriter, plays Summerhall Edinburgh on Sunday 18th May!

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Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time

18th May 2025

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 18th May!

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Spell Songs

18th May 2025

Don't miss a rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs at the Usher Hall on Sunday 18th May!

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The Australian Bee Gees Show - CANCELLED

18th May 2025

Having performed to over 1 million people in sold out theatres and concert halls across the globe, The Australian Bee Gees Show is coming to the Festival Theatre on Sunday 18th May!

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The Rheingans Sisters

19th May 2025

The Rheingans Sisters, Rowan and Anna, return to the Traverse Theatre on Monday 19th May!

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Rich(ard) Dawson

20th May 2025

The avant-garde Northumbrian folk storyteller Rich(ard) Dawson come to The Pleasance Edinburgh on 20th May in support of his new album End of the Middle!

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The Music of Hans Zimmer & others

20th May 2025

Experience the unique and best film scores from the likes of Dune, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator and many more at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!

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Ballet Black: Shadows

21st May 2025

Now in its 23rd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black makes its return to the Festival Theatre with an exciting new double bill on Wednesday 21st May!

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Basht.

21st May 2025

Hotly tipped Irish alt-indie quintet Basht. will headline Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Wednesday 21st May!

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Shrek The Musical

21st May 2025 - 24th May 2025

The Livingston Players present Shrek The Musical at the Howden Park Centre in May, it's irreverently fun for the whole family!

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Sirens Of Lesbos

21st May 2025

Don't miss Swiss outfit Sirens Of Lesbos when they play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 21st May!

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WITCH

21st May 2025

W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) have announced some more UK and EU shows this year with a date at La Belle Angele on 21st May!

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Mama’s Broke

22nd May 2025

Catch Mama’s Broke, a powerful folk duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy, when they play the Traverse Theatre on Thursday 22nd May!

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We Are Scientists

22nd May 2025

American rockers We Are Scientists have announced their return to the UK with a 2025 tour including a night at La Belle Angele on Thursday 22nd May!

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Ballet BC

23rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Canada’s leading contemporary dance company make their highly anticipated return, taking on Crystal Pite and Johan Inger.

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Campfire Country Music Festival

23rd May 2025

Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!

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Crash Test Dummies

23rd May 2025

Legendary Canadian band, Crash Test Dummies, return to Edinburgh on Friday 23rd May for a show at La Belle Angele!

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Gin Annie

23rd May 2025

Gin Annie, a rising star of the UK's vibrant emerging rock scene. return to Dreadnoughtrock in Bathgate on Friday 23rd May!

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Rosalie Cunningham

23rd May 2025

Rosalie Cunningham is on a UK tour in 2025 including a date at The Hive Nightclub on the 23rd May!

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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 12th September 2025
South Queensferry

Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!

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Disco For Grown Ups

24th May 2025

Disco For Grown Ups, a 70s, 80s and 90s disco party, heads to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 24th May!

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Floral Image

24th May 2025

In celebration of their debut album 'Gone Down Meadowland' Floral Image are on a UK Tour in 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 24th May!

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Swiftogeddon

24th May 2025

Swiftogeddon, a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift, is returning to La Belle Angele featuring deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!

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The Big Indie Tribute Festival

24th May 2025

The biggest indie tribute night is set to take the roof off of Edinburgh, so brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers at The Liquid Room on Saturday 24th May!

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The Selecter

24th May 2025

2-Tone legends The Selecter have announced a tour of the UK with a date at La Belle Angele on Saturday 24th May!

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The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience

24th May 2025

The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience are the UK's Number 1 tribute to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band! Catch them live at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 24th May!

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

24th May 2025

After a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington in May!

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Vintage Chorus @ Music on the Mezzanine

24th May 2025

Come along to Music on the Mezzanine on 24th May and listen to The Vintage Chorus, an informal Community Choir bringing together older people!

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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

25th May 2025

Dust off your air guitars for The Ultimate Classic Rock Show, an evening of the very best Classic Rock anthems from legends past and present at the Festival Theatre!

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We Love It: Family-Friendly Tribute Festival

25th May 2025

Join us at the Royal Highland Centre on Sunday 25th May for an unforgettable day of music, food and family fun at: We Love It: Family-Friendly Music Festival!

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Andrew Cushin

26th May 2025

Singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin has announced a gig at Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 26th May as part of his 'Love Is For Everyone' Tour!

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Kalandra

26th May 2025

Kalandra, a band with roots in melancholic Nordic folk and gritty guitars, bring their UK and Europe tour to The Caves Edinburgh on 26th May!

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Elkie Brooks – Farewell Tour

27th May 2025

Elkie Brooks celebrates her illustrious award winning career in music with the Long Farewell Tour which will see her perform at the The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 27th May!

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Morgan Jay

28th May 2025 - 29th May 2025

Musician and comedian Morgan Jay brings his unique brand of performance art and comedy to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May!

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Soft Loft

28th May 2025

Swiss collective Soft Loft play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 28th May!

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Ellen Beth Abdi

29th May 2025

Catch Ellen Beth Abdi, a fearless and boundary-pushing artist, seamlessly blending analogue and digital sounds, at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 29 May!

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Gary Barlow

29th May 2025

Gary Barlow has announce a brand new solo tour for 2025, he'll bring The Songbook Tour, a huge celebration of his illustrious four-decade-spanning career, to Edinburgh's Usher Hall in May!

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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow

29th May 2025 - 7th June 2025

Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Festival Theatre!

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Women In Rock

29th May 2025

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at the Corn Exchange Haddington and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

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Lunar Vacation

30th May 2025

Lunar Vacation are on a UK tour in 2025 and stop off at The Mash House, Edinburgh on Friday 30th May!

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Rock Femmes Fatales - A Tribute to Female-Fronted Rock Music

30th May 2025

Rock Femmes Fatales celebrates the brilliance of female-fronted rock artists through the ages and play The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 30th May!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

30th May 2025

Young American violinist Randall Goosby, the RSNO's Artist in Residence, will perform Mendelssohn's magical Violin Concerto at the Usher Hall on Friday 30th May!

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Scottish Opera - Trial by Jury

Selected dates between 30th May 2025 - 6th June 2025

With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

31st May 2025

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington on 31st May!

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Forth 50 - Live!

31st May 2025

Forth 1 is celebrating it's first 50 years with an incredible live gig at The Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 31st May!

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Frigg, Marvara, Me Lost Me

31st May 2025

This event at the Usher Hall is part of a new captivating series of folk and traditional music, curated by award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis.

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Hellbent Forever - The Definitive Judas Priest Tribute

31st May 2025

Hellbent Forever, the definitive Judas Priest tribute, play Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 31st May!

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Miki Berenyi Trio

31st May 2025

The Miki Berenyi Trio are on a UK tour in 2025 with a date at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 31st May!

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Robbie Williams

31st May 2025

The 'Robbie Williams Live 2025' tour will open in Edinburgh at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 31st May!

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Rock Choir Live!

31st May 2025

Experience a spectacular concert of uplifting, feel-good, pop, rock and chart songs performed by award-winning national phenomenon Rock Choir, the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK.

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Music Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Women In Rock

Women In Rock

31st May 2025

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Eastwood Park Theatre and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

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The McCommitments

The McCommitments

24th May 2025

The Saviours of Soul are here... the hardest working band in showbusiness The McCommitments will headline Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 24th May!

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Just Beatles

Just Beatles

9th May 2025

You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles when they return to Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Friday 9th May!

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Music Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years

2nd May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years returns to The Byre Theatre in 2025.

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Inspiral Carpets

Inspiral Carpets

24th May 2025

Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets return to PJ Molloys on Saturday 24th May!

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Balgove Larder Night Market

Balgove Larder Night Market

Selected dates between 1st May 2025 - 2nd September 2025

The Balgove Night Market returns in 2025 and takes place on the first Tuesday of the month between May and September.

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Music Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Tectonics

Tectonics

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Tectonics, the BBC SSO's festival of new and experimental music, returns to City Halls and Old Fruitmarket on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May!

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BIG Soul Events

BIG Soul Events

Selected dates between 2nd February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Join in the fun and dance to the best in Soul, Disco, Motown, RnB, BIG Soul Classics to today's floor fillers when BIG Soul Events come to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall!

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The Mersey Beatles

The Mersey Beatles

11th May 2025

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four, The Mersey Beatles, live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 11th May!

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Music Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Strathaven Beer Festival

Strathaven Beer Festival

31st May 2025

The inaugural Strathaven Beer Festival will run on Saturday 31th May, as the town gets set to kick-start the summer in style by showcasing the very best of Scottish produce with a party!

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Touki

Touki

21st May 2025

Touki is a collaboration between Senegalese musician Amadou Diagne and French-American musician Cory Seznec, with various friends along for the ride.

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The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long

The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long

25th May 2025

Sing along to such wonderful hits as 'The Greatest Show', 'This is Me' and 'Never Enough' when The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long comes to Lanternhouse on Sunday 25th May!

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Music Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters

4th May 2025

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters celebrates all the hits of Karen and Richard, they're a must-see for Carpenters fans and music lovers alike!

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Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

16th May 2025

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Beacon Arts Centre, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode 'Paint Me a Murder'!

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Definitely Oasis

Definitely Oasis

17th May 2025

Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!

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Music Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Kim Carnie

Kim Carnie

30th May 2025

Kim Carnie has become one of the most sought-after singers and session vocalists that Scotland has to offer and she plays The Tolbooth on Friday 30th May!

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Club 80’S

Club 80’S

30th May 2025

Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it comes to The Albert Halls, Stirling!

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Gnoss

Gnoss

7th May 2025

Catch dynamic, four-piece Scottish folk band, Gnoss when they return to the Tolbooth Stirling on 7th May!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Children's Classic Concerts
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Support The Makers
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ATG

Popular Events

A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns in March 2025.
Mercury Rev
Catch American rock band Mercury Rev when they play La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Friday 29 August!
Family Sewing Day: Upcycled Jeans Apron
This Artisan Stitch family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons.
STAGED. Live! Presents Non Applicable
Catch West Lothian based 4-piece rock band 'Non Applicable' when they play The Mash House on Saturday 19th April.
Ellen Beth Abdi
Catch Ellen Beth Abdi, a fearless and boundary-pushing artist, seamlessly blending analogue and digital sounds, at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 29 May!

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