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581 events within 5 miles
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Larger than life tribute to Queen, featuring all the beloved hits.
The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)
Tue 11 Jun
£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014
Wed 12 Jun
£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014
Thu 13 Jun
£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014
Bonobo
Downtempo, hip hop, funk and dub from this Brighton-based DJ/producer.
The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Thu 23 May
Over-14s only
£15 / 0844 847 1740
- 19:00
Billy Bragg
Self-styled 'progressive patriot' and veteran political activist who is still one of the UK's finest writers of love songs.
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Mon 3 Jun
£18.50 / 0131 668 2019
- 19:00
The Blueswater Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic
Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by rhythm & blues band Blueswater, featuring guests every week and an open mic session.
Earl of Marchmont, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Breabach
Blending double bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, song and Scottish stepdance with Celtic flair and frenzy.
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Fri 7 Jun
£15 (£12) / 0131 668 2019
- 19:30
Brian Kellock Copenhagen Trio
The piano maestro has been back and forth to Copenhagen regularly in recent years, building a reputation for himself in one of Europe’s great jazz cities. Now he’s formed a band which features two great local residents – Daniel Franck (bass) and Niclas Camapgnol (drums). New musicians, but they play the powerful, swinging…
Bristo Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Thu 18 Jul
£12
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 20:00 – 22:00
Fri 19 Jul
£15
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 19:00 – 21:00
Burns Night
An informal celebration of the national bard's birthday.
Edinburgh Folk Club (0.8 miles)
Thu 23 Jan
£15 (£12; Members £8) / 0131 650 2458
- 20:00
Bill Kemp Trio
Rare Edinburgh show by the great jazz drummer and his classic swinging trio.
Tron Kirk, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 26 Jul
£5
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 17:00 – 19:00
Billy Lockett
Young Northampton singer-songwriter who cites Radiohead and Bright Eyes as influences.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 31 May
£6 / 0131 226 4224
The Black Diamond Express
The nine-piece collective, based in Edinburgh, performs lively Celtic folk-rock.
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348
Sat 10 Aug
£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348
Sat 17 Aug
£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348
Sat 24 Aug
£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348
Black Star Riders
Hard rock by the Los Angeles-based band formed mainly of ex-members of Thin Lizzy.
The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Fri 6 Dec
£22.50 / 0844 847 1740
- 19:00
Blood Command, Flood Of Red and Verses
The band from Bergen, Norway, plays up-tempo hardcore punk and rock.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Mon 3 Jun
£7 / 0131 226 4224
Blueflint
Lady banjo players extraordinaire tour their bluegrass ballads.
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
Fri 16 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237
Sat 17 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237
Blues N Trouble
The top Scottish blues band are back in the Spiegel Tent for a hard driving, good time blues and boogie night. Over the years, they have played alongside Robert Cray, Pinetop Perkins, Charlie Musselwhite, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, and famously with Maggie Bell last year, but its their own Chicago blues inspired sound…
The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Thu 25 Jul
£12
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 21:30 – 23:30
Blues on the Cruz
In co-operation with Leith Festival, this event features artists from the hugely successful Jock's Juke Joint series of CD's… featured artists include Eyes Nelson, Hot Tin Roof, Cynthia Gentle & the True Tones, Missing Cat & Lewis Hamilton.
Cruz Bar and Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
£12 / 0131 553 6699
Part of Leith Festival.
- 13:00 – 23:45
Bombay Bicycle Club
Youthful alt popsters from London, now on to their third album.
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Fri 7 Jun
£17.50 / 0131 225 2564
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).
Brodie Jarvie Septet
Explosive, creative jazz influenced by the likes of The Bad Plus, Duke Ellington and Bon Iver, from Glasgow bassist Brodie Jarvie and his new septet.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Wed 5 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 220 4298
- 20:00
Broken Bones
Hardcore punk act formed in '83 who influenced trash metal acts such as Metallica and Slayer..
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Bruce Molsky
One of the most influential fiddlers of his generation, Molsky is also a remarkable guitarist, banjoist and singer.
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Fri 24 May
£15 (£12) / 0131 668 2019
Support comes fromMaggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson.
- 19:00
Bruncheon! Featuring The Sound of Muesli
Live music plus your choice of breakfast, traditional or continental. If you can have a dinner dance, why not a breakfast dance?
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0131 555 7101
Part of Leith Festival.
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 0131 555 7101
- 11:00 – 15:00
Sat 10 Aug
Free / 0131 555 7101
- 11:00 – 15:00
Cadenza Choral Workshop with Paul Spicer
Long-running mixed voice choir Cadenza opens up its annual workshop to other choral directors and choral enthusiasts for a chance to observe renowned director Paul Spicer do his thing. The programme covers parts of Candenza's 2013 Fringe concert.
Morningside Parish Church, Edinburgh (2.5 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
£15 for full day; £10 morning only; £7 afternoon only / 01383 851279
- 10:00 – 16:45
Café Voices
A relaxed session of oral storytelling, poetry by memory, music and song.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Wed 12 Jun
Over-14s only
£5 / 0131 556 9579
With storyteller Mio Shapley, who celebrates the famous Japanese phrase 'Ichi-go Ichi-e' – making the most of once in a lifetime opportunities.
- 19:00
Wed 19 Jun
Over-14s only
£5 / 0131 556 9579
Tonight, a special Refugee Week Scotland night, with Zimbabwean guitarist Rise Kagona and a host of other musicians and artists.
- 19:00
Calton Consort and Rose Street Ensemble
The choir joins forces with the ever-imaginative Rose Street Ensemble for a performance of Handel's setting of the 110th Psalm.
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 556 3515
- 19:30
Calum Robertson & Tom Poulson
Music for organ and trumpet.
Freemasons' Hall, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Fri 14 Jun
£5
- 19:00







