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Meadows Festival
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Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe.
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2 Jun3 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
Eliza Doolittle, Emeli Sandé and General Fiasco
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Special free concert as part of this year's Olympic celebrations, featuring chirpy pop star Doolittle, Aberdonian soul songstress Sandé and Belfast indie rockers General Fiasco.
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8 Jun 1pm George Square, Glasgow
Olympic Torch Relay
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The Olympic flame makes its way around Scotland, with much merriment and fanfare along the way.
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8 Jun 1.30pm
Join the celebrations in Glasgow's West End with a programme of music, dance and arts aimed at young and…
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Emeli Sandé
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The chart-topping Aberdonian soul singer sweeping all before her with a Brits Critics Choice Award and her debut album Our Version of Events.
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13 Jun 5pm
Special free show to celebrate the Olympic Torch replay passing through Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
West End Festival
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One of the widest-ranging multi-arts festivals in the country, the West End Festival seems to swallow the West End's entire cultural output for the three weeks of its duration. The sterling music line-up (which in 2011 featured The Horrors, Alasdair Roberts and the Fence Collective) and the carnivalesque Festival Sunday are especially noteworthy. On the final Saturday, The Hidden Lane Festival opens the door on the city's creative collective, including open studios and exhibitions .
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1 Jun24 Jun Times vary West End, Glasgow
The Greater Shawlands Republic
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The Rev Obadiah Steppenwolf III stars in a night of laughs in aid of the campaign for a free and independent Shawlands, aided by Bruce Morton, Andrew Learmonth and Scott Gibson, with music from Tales of Jake.
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3 Jun 8pm The Bungo Bar & Kitchen, Glasgow
Malcolm Middleton's Human Don't Be Angry and Martin John Henry
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Middleton plays the gentle instrumental guitar work of his Human Don't Be Angry incarnation as well as older solo material, with support from De Rosa frontman Martin John Henry.
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16 Jun 8.30pm King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
Opera Project: The Barber Of Seville
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Richard Studer directs Rossini's classic comedy. With a chamber orchestra conducted by Jonathan Lyness. Sung in English.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 7.30pm Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury
15 Jun Jun 15, 7.30pm, doors 6pm St George's Bristol, Bristol
Glasgow Phoenix Choir Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
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The venerable choir's Diamond jubilee celebrations roll on, with this choral recital.
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16 Jun 7.30pm Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Smoke Fairies
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The duo plays blues and folk from the album Blood Speaks.
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18 Sep Sep 18, 8pm Buffalo, Cardiff
18 Sep Sep 18, 8pm Buffalo Bar, London N1
19 Sep Sep 19, 8pm The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
20 Sep Sep 20, 7pm The Haunt, Brighton
22 Sep Sep 22, 8pm Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
23 Sep Sep 23, 7pm, doors O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
24 Sep Sep 24, 7.30pm The Fleece, Bristol
26 Sep Sep 26, 7pm–11pm Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
27 Sep Sep 27, 8pm, doors 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
28 Sep Sep 28, 8pm Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
30 Sep Sep 30, 8pm The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
3 Oct Oct 3, 7.30pm, doors The Duchess, York
5 Oct Oct 5, 7.30pm The Deaf Institute, Manchester
6 Oct Oct 6, 7pm, doors The Engine Shed, University Of Lincoln SU, Lincoln
7 Oct Oct 7, 7.30pm, doors The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
8 Oct Oct 8, 7.30pm Portland Arms, Cambridge
FyneFest 2012
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Located on a working farm an hour outside Glasgow, FyneFest is strongly focused on the local side of food, drink and music. Food comes from the likes of Winston Churchill Venison and Loch Fyne Oysters, with plans for a hog roast in 2012, and beer comes from both the farm's own brewery (Fyne Ales) and microbreweries around the UK.
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1 Jun4 Jun Times vary Fyne Ales, Cairndow
Bon Iver
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Justin Vernon returns with more delicate and beautiful acoustic folk and Americana in support of his second, eponymously titled album.
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10 Nov 7pm SECC, Glasgow
Cappella Nova 30th Anniversary Concert
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The vocal ensemble celebrate their 30th anniversary with a selection of choral music including some 'best bits' by Robert Carver, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Hildegard of Bingen and Arvo Part as well as live art, created by Maria Rud, projected onto a screen above the singers.
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31 May 7.30pm Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Ceilidhs
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Traditional fun with ceilidh bands and a piper, and some international folk dances to complement the Scottish classics. Refreshments available.
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19 Oct 8pm
16 Nov 8pm
14 Dec 8pm
Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh
Porgy & Bess
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Cape Town Opera return with Gershwin's popular opera, featuring 'Summertime', 'I Got Plenty of Nuttin'' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So'.
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15 Jun16 Jun Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Ragdolls: The Jersey Boys Tribute
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2 Jun Jun 2, 7.30pm Theatre Royal, Lincoln
16 Jun Jun 16, 7.30pm Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
29 Jun Jun 29, 7.30pm Grove Theatre, Dunstable
21 Jul Jul 21, 7.30pm The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
31 Jul Jul 31, 7.30pm Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
14 Sep Sep 14, 7.30pm Forum 28, Barrow-in-Furness
Balkanarama
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A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.
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9 Jun 9.30pm
Annual two-floor spectacular featuring Smash Kafan, Balkan Alien Sound and more.
Studio 24, Edinburgh
The Big Jubilee Picnic
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Workshops, storytelling, music, food, crafts and stalls to mark the special occassion.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon–6pm Delapre Abbey Gardens, Northampton
Cool Britannia
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The band plays Britpop covers.
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31 May May 31, 7.30pm Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa
1 Jun Jun 1, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm Beck Theatre, Hayes
8 Jun Jun 8, 7.30pm Grove Theatre, Dunstable
10 Jun Jun 10, 7pm Millfield Arts Centre, London N18
14 Jun Jun 14, 7.30pm Palace Theatre, Redditch
15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm, doors 7pm Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Colchester
16 Jun Jun 16, 8pm The Platform, Morecambe
19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm Buxton Opera House, Buxton
22 Jun Jun 22, 7.30pm Middlesbrough Theatre, Middlesbrough
29 Jun Jun 29, 8pm Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill
4 Jul Jul 4, 7.30pm Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield
5 Jul Jul 5, 7.30pm Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
6 Jul Jul 6, 7.30pm The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
7 Jul Jul 7, 7.30pm Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston
12 Jul Jul 12, 8pm Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
14 Jul Jul 14, 8pm Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough
18 Jul Jul 18, 8pm The Lights, Andover
21 Jul Jul 21, 7.30pm Leatherhead Theatre, Leatherhead
28 Jul Jul 28, 8pm, doors Theatre In The Park, Strode Park, Herne Bay
Scottish Opera: Tosca
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The return of Anthony Besch's celebrated production of Puccini's merry tale of political oppression, betrayal, torture, murder and suicide. Susannah Glanville (star of Opera North's highly-praised 2009 production) takes the title role, with Robert Poulton as Scarpia and José Ferrero as Cavaradossi.
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23 May2 Jun Wed–Sat 7.15pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
7 Jun9 Jun Thu & Sat 7.30pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Haddington Festival
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Haddington Festival has built up its programming to include a wide selection of music, arts and theatre for all ages. Last year included a spooky panto, concert and sporting competitions.
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24 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Athelstaneford and Haddington
Isle of Gigha Music Festival
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A cheery and chilled music festival, hosted by one of Scotland's wee-est isles. Includes a ceilidh led by Heuch!, a kid-friendly gala day, and an evening turn from The Blazing Fiddles in the Village Hall. Ease a sore heid with a Piper's Breakfast on the beach and a Survivor's Night at the Boathouse Bistro for those who make it through the whole weekend.
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29 Jun1 Jul Times vary Isle of Gigha, Hebridean Islands
Unsane, Big Business and Holy Mountain
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Respected New York outfit who push the power trio envelope with their aggressive noise rock. Plus heavy duty Sabbath riffola from Glasgow's Holy Mountain.
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5 Jul 7.30pm Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
Apollo Gets The Girl, The Rockets and Dee
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Live music.
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8 Jun 8.30pm King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
The Insider Festival
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The affectionately curated Insider Festival celebrates its environment, with small, idiosyncratically-named stages hidden around the woods of the Inshriach Estate. With limited audience numbers and a high number of artists, this cosy celebration of music, food and performance is perfect for those afraid of festival crowds. This year's theme is a tribute to the Olympics of yesteryear, with a special Junior edition of the Games. 2012's line-up includes Hidden Lane Choir, Horndog Brass Band, The…
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15 Jun17 Jun Times vary Inshriach House, Aviemore

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