Edinburgh's Going Out Guide

What’s On: The Best Live Music Events in Edinburgh

Looking for live music in Edinburgh? Find all the latest gigs, concerts, and acoustic nights happening across the city. From local talent to international acts, updated regularly our listings will help you discover Edinburgh’s vibrant music scene – so you don’t miss out!

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  • SCO 25/26: Haydn & Schubert Matinee with Lorenza Borrani

    Queen’s Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant matinee concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani. As energetic as she is charismatic – and Leader of the Chamber […]

  • Pretty Underground, Redshank, Silvertone

    Sneaky Pete's 73 COWGATE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Edinburgh Based Rock band. Led by the dulcet tones and lyrical genius of the Hodge twins. Backed by a hard hitting rock and roll rhythm section created by John ‘The […]

  • Leith Winter Blues Weekend

    Leith Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Get ready to chase away the winter chill and embrace the soul-stirring sounds of blues music at the first-ever Leith Winter Blues Weekend! From Friday 16th to Sunday 18th of […]

  • Madeline Tully + Gordon Mcgruer + Ella May Mackay + Michael Steele

    Voodoo Rooms 19a west register street, edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Singer songwriter Madeline Tully poetically captures today's zeitgeist and presents it through varying modern folk styles. Joined by her band. Gordon Mcgruer From an emerging Edinburgh alt-folk scene, Gordon McGruer […]

  • The Rackets, Nervous Habits

    Sneaky Pete's 73 COWGATE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    London-based The Rackets release their debut EP on 16 January 2025. Following recent singles ‘Car Sick’, ‘Thursday Bags’, and ‘131’, the band head to Scotland to tour their new live […]

  • Pan Pan

    Voodoo Rooms 19a west register street, edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Pan Pan is an Athens, GR born and based musician and comic artist. He blends synthesizers and drum machines with lyrics that describe and try to escape the urban everyday […]

  • Laura Jurd – “Rites & Revelations”

    Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    About One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Laura Jurd's unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. Laura's love of […]

  • Scottish Ensemble Musical Encounters

    Queen’s Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Young string players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland take to the stage in a powerful collaboration with musicians from Scottish Ensemble. This electrifying performance will be the culmination of […]

  • Vinyl Listening Sessions Vol 3: Protest Music

    Pianodrome Bruntsfield St. Oswald's Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Mark Quinn digs deep into his record collection to present the third of a series of themed listening sessions in the unique in-the-round setting of the Pianodrome.

  • Sports Day + Support – SOLD OUT

    Sneaky Pete's 73 COWGATE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sports Day + Support - SOLD OUT Waiting list for tickets available

  • After The Last Waltz

    Voodoo Rooms 19a west register street, edinburgh, United Kingdom

    After The Last Waltz “It started as a concert, it became a celebration!” Starring The STEVIE AGNEW BAND and featuring KIRSTEN ADAMSON, with special guest PETE AGNEW, celebrating the legendary […]

  • Katie Covera

    Pianodrome Bruntsfield St. Oswald's Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Get ready to swing! Los Angeles resident Katie Cavera ignites the stage with her irresistible blend of hot jazz, vintage swing, and feel-good rhythm

  • Natalie Wildgoose

    Leith Depot 138 - 142 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Natalie Wildgoose is a North Yorkshire– and London-based singer-songwriter whose music carves out space for stillness, memory, and the natural world. Raised among moors and mist-shrouded landscapes, she writes and […]

  • Tommy Emmanuel CGP

    Queen’s Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel CGP is no stranger to iconic stages. From Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia, the legendary entertainer has dazzled audiences across […]

  • YOWL

    Sneaky Pete's 73 COWGATE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    YOWL’s rough-edged, storytelling spirit has nothing to hide all brutal detail and faultless frustration’ – DIY ‘Yowl are a band who make Peckham sound like New York City 2002’ – […]

  • DIAMOND DUGS – THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE

    Sneaky Pete's 73 COWGATE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    New Edinburgh based Bowie cover band pays homage to his song writing brilliance spanning six decades. Songs from Space Oddity to Black Star.

  • Floor Sessions with Lindsay Taylor

    Pianodrome Bruntsfield St. Oswald's Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    A relaxed monthly evening where people can lie down on yoga mats or just sit, rest, breathe, listen or even nap. Hosted by Neoclassical/ improv pianist Lindsay Taylor.

  • Ashley Campbell

    Voodoo Rooms 19a west register street, edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing banjo and keyboard in her father’s band on several world tours and has found success as a solo […]

  • Naima Bock

    Voodoo Rooms 19a west register street, edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Naima Bock tours the UK for a selection of intimate, stripped back shows in great venues around the UK. Her second album 'Below A Massive Dark Land' was released by […]