Music within 5 miles of Edinburgh

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

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

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
…and 29 more dates until 23 Dec

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
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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

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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
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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

£12.50 / 0131 225 2564

Final farewell tour.

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
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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
…and 4 more dates until 14 Dec

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
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