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Balkanarama
A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.
Studio 24, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
£9 advance; £10 before 11pm; £11 after / 0131 558 3758
Sixth birthday special featuring over 40 musicians from Black Cat, Orkestra Del Sol, Bobok, Celter Schmelter, Smash Kafana, Kuchke, One Glass Eye, Tantz and more playing live.
- 22:00 – 03:00
Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Edinburgh Zoo Nights
There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…
Edinburgh Zoo (4.2 miles)
Fri 24 May
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 28 Jun
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Happy Ears
Music group for dads and male carers and their little ones, giving mum the chance for a quiet lie in. Ages 0–3.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Sat 25 May
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Sat 1 Jun
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Sat 8 Jun
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two
Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Wed 29 May
£21 / 0131 529 6000
Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Tue 28 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 30 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Fri 31 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Aaron Wright
Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this songwriters session.
The Ale House, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 21:30
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 21:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 21:30
9 to 5: The Musical
Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.
The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)
Tue 4 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
Thu 6 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
Fantoosh!
Contemporary folk with elements of jazz and classical.
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Sun 19 May
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Tue 21 May
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Thu 23 May
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Stewart MacLennan
Guitarist and singer-songwriter from Texas with a collection of eclectic tunes.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 225 2131
- 18:45 – 21:30
That'll Be the Day
Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)
Sat 28 Sep
£23–£24 / 0844 871 3014
Ceilidh Club
Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Tue 21 May
£6 / 0845 874 3001
The Jimi Shandrix Experience guest.
- 20:00
Tue 28 May
£6 / 0845 874 3001
Featuring Annasach Ceilidh Band.
- 20:00
Tue 4 Jun
£6 / 0845 874 3001
- 20:00
Tue 11 Jun
£6 / 0845 874 3001
Live music comes from Heeligoleerie.
- 20:00
Hogmanay at The Assembly Rooms
Live music and a ceilidh to see in 2014.
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Tue 31 Dec
£90 (early bird offer until May 31 £75; VIP ticket £125) / 0131 220 4348
- 20:00 – 01:00
Lips and Lashes
Cabaret night with Miss Scarlet Diamonte, Lady Razzle Dazzle and Jamie Lee Morley, as well as a disco until the early hours.
Corn Exchange, Edinburgh (3.6 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
£12.50–£25 / 07716 669566
- 19:00 – 01:00
Neu! Reekie!
Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 31 May
£7 / 0845 874 3001
With readings from American poet Krystelle Bamford and short story writer McGuire; music from Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and pop folkies Admiral Fallow; and the usual selection of animated goodness.
Ceilidh Club with The Jim Shandrix Experience
Join in a lively ceilidh evening where dances are taught on the night, so all abilities are welcome.
The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Fri 14 Jun
£10 (£8) / 0844 847 1740
- 19:00
The FAIR Project
Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 18:00 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 10:00 – 17:00
Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues (1.0 miles)
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Tue 28 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Live Music Sessions
A mix of local solo and duo talent.
The West End Hotel, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)
Sat 18 May
Free
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21:00 – 00:00
Fri 24 May
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
Sat 25 May
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
Scots Fiddle Festival: Fiddle 2013
Held over three days, this exciting, fiddle-fuelled weekend includes concerts, recitals, workshops, talks, stalls, sessions, festival clubs, and ceilidhs.
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Fri 22 Nov
Times & prices vary (£4–18) / 0131 668 2019
Sat 23 Nov
Times & prices vary (£4–18) / 0131 668 2019
Sun 24 Nov
Times & prices vary (£4–18) / 0131 668 2019
Scots Music Group Ceilidh
Fundraising ceilidh of traditional music and dancing.
St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
£8 in advance; £10 on the door; £6 in advance; £8 on the door / 0131 346 1405
Featuring Bella McNab's Dance Band.
- 19:30
Sat 20 Jul
£8 in advance; £10 on the door (£6 in advance; £8 on the door) / 0131 346 1405
Da Hooley guest.
- 19:30
World Premiere Quintet
A different selection of five leading jazz players come together for each session with no rehearsal.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
£5 (£4) / 0131 220 4298
- 20:00
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (£4) / 0131 220 4298
- 20:00
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (£4) / 0131 220 4298
- 20:00
Ceilidh at The Counting House
The Annasach Ceilidh Band provide the live music at this ceilidh dance with a caller. Under 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by two adults over 25.
Counting House, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Thu 25 Jul
£8 (£6) / 0131 667 7533
- 20:00 – 00:00
Fri 25 Oct
£8 (£6) / 0131 667 7533
- 20:00 – 00:00
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Ray McVay directs the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra through their repertoire of swing and jazz band tunes.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Sat 21 Sep
£18.50–£28.50 / 0131 529 6000
Mike MacFarlane
Finger-style jazz guitar from MacFarlane and friends.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:00
