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23 events within 5 miles
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The Egg
Indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave at this Edinburgh institution for those in the know after a quick fix of decent music and attitude free clubbing.
Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Sat 25 May
£2 before midnight; £4 after / 0131 229 1442
- 23:00 – 03:00
Sat 1 Jun
£2 before midnight; £4 after / 0131 229 1442
- 23:00 – 03:00
Sat 8 Jun
£2 before midnight; £4 after / 0131 229 1442
- 23:00 – 03:00
Propaganda
The UK's biggest indie club night comes to Edinburgh. Featuring a guest set from The View (22 Jun).
The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Sat 25 May
£5 (Students £4 before midnight) / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Students £4 before midnight) / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Students £4 before midnight) / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
bETAMAX
Mutant disco, post punk, new wave and 2Tone night hosted by Chris FAST (FASTpunkclub) and Big Gus (the Go-Go).
Studio 24, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Sat 25 May
£3 before midnight; £5 after / 0131 558 3758
- 23:00 – 03:00
Sat 29 Jun
£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758
- 23:00 – 03:00
Sat 27 Jul
£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758
- 23:00 – 03:00
The Church of High Kicks
New daytime gay/mixed club session hosted over by the delectable Jon Pleased Wimmin and a mix of house, pop, disco, new wave a trash tracks. Plus shows from The Fabulous Kickettes, a weekly talent show (with a £50 prize) and a 'retro' buffet.
CC Blooms, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 556 9331
- 18:00 – 23:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 556 9331
- 18:00 – 23:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0131 556 9331
- 18:00 – 23:00
Grown Ups
Vintage vinyl night with tunes from the last six decades provided by DJs Kinghorror and The Spotlight Kid and ranging from rockabilly and soul to garage, new wave and electro.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
£6 / 0845 874 3001
Saturday Social
Catchy, pop, indie and retro mix from DJ Sparky.
Base, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free before 11pm; £3 after / 0131 225 7377
- 22:00 – 03:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free before 11pm; £3 after / 0131 225 7377
- 22:00 – 03:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free before 11pm; £3 after / 0131 225 7377
- 22:00 – 03:00
Supersonic Vague
Mash-up mayhem from DJ Gentleman Johnny throwing together electro, indie, R&B and house on the decks.
The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Fri 24 May
Over-18s only
£4 / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
Fri 31 May
Over-18s only
£4 / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
Fri 7 Jun
Over-18s only
£4 / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
AmbiDECKstrous
Bill Spice and Dunc Stark with a blend of funk, soul, hip hop, house, techno, ska, dub and more.
Elbow, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0131 556 5662
- 20:00 – 01:00
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0131 556 5662
- 20:00 – 01:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0131 556 5662
- 20:00 – 01:00
Cream Soda
Bubbly new pop night with classic hits old and new from DJ team The Parma Violets.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 24 May
£3 before midnight; £4 after / 0131 226 4224
- 22:30 – 03:00
Fri 31 May
£3 before midnight; £4 after / 0131 226 4224
- 22:30 – 03:00
Fri 7 Jun
£3 before midnight; £4 after / 0131 226 4224
- 22:30 – 03:00
Madchester
Back where it belongs at the Liquid Room, Madchester plays the best the baggy era had to offer (think Happy Mondays, Stone Roses and The Charlatans)
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Sat 25 May
£6 / 0131 225 2564
- 22:30 – 03:00
Misfits
DIY indie, electro, punk, rock, chart dance, R&B and retro with bargain drinks.
The Hive, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 24 May
Free before 10pm; £3 on the guest list before midnight; £4 after midnight / 0131 556 0444
Foam party.
- 21:00 – 03:00
Ride
Electro, indie and hip hop from Lauren and Chekkie.
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
£3 (Members free) / 0131 225 1757
- 23:00 – 03:00
YOLO
Alternative midweek club night.
The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Wed 29 May
£4 / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
Wed 5 Jun
£4 / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
Wed 12 Jun
£4 / 0844 847 1740
- 23:00 – 03:00
Born To Be Wide
Music industry seminar/social club that aims to bring musos, journalists, promoters, record shop workers and musicians together. Followed by DJ sets from the seminar guests.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free / 0131 226 4224
goNORTH special with panellists Vic Galloway (Radio Scotland), Amanda Millen (goNORTH Festival Director), Alex Smith (goNORTH Project Manager for music]) and Ben Sunderland (Chasing Owls).
Dan's Old Skool Disco
A night of old skool dancing to indie, soul, and disco tunes raising funds for children's education and health care in Tanzania.
The City Café, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
£6 / 0131 220 0125
- 20:00
Indigo
Indie and alternative night from DJ Katy Murphy.
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Wed 29 May
£3 (Students £1) / 0131 225 2564
- 22:30 – 03:00
Wed 5 Jun
£3 (Students £1) / 0131 225 2564
- 22:30 – 03:00
Wed 12 Jun
£3 (Students £1) / 0131 225 2564
- 22:30 – 03:00
Propaganda New Year's Eve Party Animal
A big indie party for Hogmanay.
The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Tue 31 Dec
Early bird £6 / 0844 847 1740
- 22:00 – 05:00
Quarry
Club night exclusively devoted to Smiths and Morrissey music. Bring yer gladioli.
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sun 26 May
The Ballroom (seated)
£6 in advance; £7.50 on the door / 0131 556 7060
Special guests Happy Martyr play live. All profits go to the NSPCC.
Speaker Bite Me
The Evol DJs take charge at this alternative disco night of indie, hip hop and a dash of electro, which features everything from Dizzee Rascal to The Cribs.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 0131 226 4224
- 22:30 – 03:00
Sat 6 Jul
£5 / 0131 226 4224
- 22:30 – 03:00
This is Music
Indie-electro night hosted by the Sick Note DJs.
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Fri 7 Jun
£3 (Members free) / 0131 225 1757
- 23:00 – 03:00
Fri 14 Jun
£3 (Members free) / 0131 225 1757
- 23:00 – 03:00
UV Paint Party
The Hive jump onto the paint party bandwagon – expect things to get pretty damn messy.
The Hive, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 556 0444
- 22:00 – 03:00
Qabalala
A melange of musical styles, neo-psych party jams, DJs and live acts.
Leith Franklin Cricket Club (1.6 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
£4 / 0131 554 5832
Tonight's audio adventure is being billed as 'Brian Wilson's Sandpit' featuring Zed Penguin, Numbers are Futile, Batbike, James Metcalfe and DJ Ray Gun.
- 19:00 – 01:00
This Feeling
London's rock'n'roll mod night comes to Scotland.
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 6 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 556 7060
- 19:30
