Edinburgh Tradfest
The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 2nd to 12th May 2025.
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The past, present and future of traditional music
Edinburgh Tradfest has a rich story. With its longer tap roots in the Edinburgh Folk Festival, it was launched by Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) in 2013 to provide a distinctive platform for folk arts in the capital city.
Edinburgh is a hot house of talent, home grown and visiting, and Tradfest is an opportunity to see it all in play.
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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Tradfest
Ross Ainslie & the Sanctuary Band
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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Edinburgh Tradfest: #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay
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
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
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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Lauren MacColl: Half A Lifetime
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
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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio
Discover a dazzling play of sounds during this concert by the Hartwin Trio as part of Tradfest!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Teho.
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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Edinburgh Tradfest: For The Love of Trees
This year’s special commission at Edinburgh Tradfest is by the legendary harpist, singer and composer Mary Macmaster!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Hot Seats
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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid
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 Travelling Janes
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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Beth Malcolm
Glasgow-based folk sensation Beth Malcolm plays the Traverse Theatre on Wednesday 7th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!
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