Music within 5 miles of Edinburgh

Duos by Mozart, Paganini, Giesriegl and Servais performed by Amelie Böckheler (violin) and Raphaela Gromes (cello).

The Edinburgh Academy Choir and Choral Society give one joint concert together per year, with guest soloists.

The amateur choir performs at least two concerts every year, one of which is normally dedicated to Bach.

Student musicians showcase their work.

Edinburgh Concert Band is a community group of amateur musicians playing woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.

Music, Dance, Costumes, and Street Entertainment in all shapes, sizes, and sounds on Princes Street and in Princes Street Gardens. Performers converge on Edinburgh from Trinidad, China, Martinique, Holland, France, Cuba as well as from Edinburgh. It's Vibrant, It's Fun and It's Free, Thanks to City of Edinburgh Council!

Composer Tod Machover, conductor Peter Oundjian and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra take us through the creation of a new piece of music celebrating the City of Edinburgh and its Festival and co-created by members of the public.

The largest arts festival in the world and the greatest show on earth. Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and…

A new festival for 2013 and the largest of its kind in Scotland with an extensive programme of performances, seminars and competitions, as well as a trade exhibition. Performances will feature an international line-up of artists including Jan Akkerman, Peter Finger, John Doan, Anth Purdy and The Maria Camahort Quintet.

Bringing world-class arts to the capital since 1947, the EIF sets the standard for classical concerts, opera, dance and theatre, with performers drawn from around the world. Among this year's many highlights, curated on a theme of art and technology, are Scottish Ballet's Dance Odysseys, Beethoven's Fidelio rocketed into…

Scotland's biggest jazz festival presents over 100 concerts in ten days all over the capital, in parks, churches, clubs and concert halls. With a programme featuring all jazz styles from early jazz to the avant garde, the EJ&BF usually manages to secure some world premières, new bands, and new collaborations.

From Coates to Ellis and from Wood to Sullivan, light music is enduringly popular and the Edinburgh Light Orchestra gives regular concerts celebrating this evocative repertoire.

The ERCU collaborates with members of Dublin's Tallaght Choral Society in Brahms' great Requiem, plus selected choral works of Britten. For the Edinburgh performance, accompaniment is provided by Edinburgh Pro Music Orchestra. Michael Bawtree conducts, with Emily Mitchell and Trevor Bowes as guest soloists.

Big band classics from Edinburgh’s own youth jazz band, packed with some exceptional talent in the current crop. Directed by Dan Hallam.

Nigel Osborne, composer and former Reid Professor of Music, explores the complexities of music, mind and the application of technology in a therapeutic setting. Chaired by Raymond MacDonald, Professor of Music Psychology and Improvisation, and introduced by Dorothy Miell, Vice Principal and Head of Humanities and Social…

The Edinburgh Youth Orchestra is one of the leading youth orchestras in Europe, bringing together young musicians aged between 13 and 21 and teaming them with top international players and singers.

Edinburgh's world-famous Hogmanay celebration ushers the new year in with a bang. A Torchlight Procession winds through the historic Old Town and onto a son et lumiere on Calton Hill on 30 Dec, a massive street party with live music from the highest calibre acts culminates with Midnight Fireworks from the ramparts of…

The singer with the big bright sound and warm heart invests real charm in the great American songbook.

A very rare performance of Ellington's wonderful "Sacred Music". Both serious and swinging the music is reverent and hip: encompassing jazz, classical music, choral music, spirituals, gospel, blues and dance. Ellington called it “the most important thing I have ever done”. Written for jazz big band, vocal and instrumental…

Million-selling British songstress belts out the hits as well as material from her latest album.

The classic songwriter undertakes this Revolver tour, featuring a spinning wheel marked with hits, rarities and covers from which he and his band will make their song selection.

Alternative/goth singer and violinist with connections to Smashing Pumpkins and Hole.