Music, Rock & pop within 5 miles of Edinburgh

165 events within 5 miles

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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

…and 47 more dates until 14 Jul

Jamnastics

Open mic jam night where anyone is free to play, hosted by Lewis Gibson.

Nobles Bar, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 629 7215

  • 21:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 629 7215

  • 21:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0131 629 7215

  • 21:30
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

Henry Ibbs

Electro-acoustic sounds from singer-songwriter Ibbs and friends.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Thu 30 May

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00
…and 2 more dates until 27 Jun

The House of Annie Lennox

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 33 more dates until 30 Jun

Future Heroes

Groovy funk four-piece with ace guitarist Aki Remally.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Thu 30 May

£3 (£2) / 0131 220 4298

  • 23:30

Thu 6 Jun

£3 (£2) / 0131 220 4298

  • 23:30

Thu 13 Jun

£3 (£2) / 0131 220 4298

  • 23:30
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Ensemble musicFabrik

A concert of blazing energy, infectious rhythms and big sounds as Cologne-based contemporary music group Ensemble musikFabrik celebrates the sometimes outrageous music of US maverick Frank Zappa. Led from the drumkit by superstar percussionist Dirk Rothbrust, the ensemble explores connections between Zappa’s wild…

Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Wed 28 Aug

£12–£34 / 0131 473 2000

Fad Manners, The Bucky Skanks and The Ratistas

Ska night in aid of Sick Kids Foundation in Edinburgh headed by a tribute to the knees-up sounds of Bad Manners.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Sat 13 Jul

£8 in advance; £9 on the door / 0131 556 7060

  • 19:00

Faster Pussycat

'The Kings of sleaze rock', keep it, erm, sleazy.

Bannerman's, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sat 6 Jul

£12 / 0131 556 3254

  • 20:00

Folks

Manchester indie crew.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Thu 13 Jun

£6.50 / 0131 226 4224

Funeral For A Friend

Taking the emotional drive and melodic heart of emo, the gut-driven power of rock and the hardworking ethic of hardcore.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sun 16 Jun

£14 / 0131 226 4224

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Futtocks

Pop and rock covers.

Captains Bar, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free

  • 15:30

Gabrielle Aplin

Teen singer-songwriter who found success with her cover of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'The Power of Love'.

The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Fri 1 Nov

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 847 1740

  • 19:00

Ghostpoet

Mercury-award nominee, signed to Gilles Pertson‘s Brownswood label, Ghostpoet is a Brit rapper whose remarkable sound takes in trip-hop, dubstep and hip-hop and has marked him out as one of the most distinct voices in British music. The success of his debut album, “Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam”, has led to…

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Sat 27 Jul

£12 / 0131 225 2564

Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Glasvegas

Sweeping and ethereal guitar-driven indie-rock by the platinum-selling four-piece from Glasgow to promote the album Later … When The TV Turns To Static.

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Fri 28 Jun

£17 (or £25 with a limited edition 7'' single) / 0131 225 2564

The Gothenburg Address

Post-rock instrumentals from ex-members of Arab Strap and The Zephyrs as The Gothenburg Address headline.

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Fri 5 Jul

£5 / 0131 225 1757

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Haight-Ashbury with Myagi

Five-piece country folk headed by drummer/vocalist Andy Duncan.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Sun 2 Jun

£4–£5 / 0131 556 7060

Featurign The Glendale Family, Miyagi, Al Shields & The Wilted Roses and The Appassionados.

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 1 Jun

£5 per session / 07778 117333

  • 10:00 – 10:45

Sat 8 Jun

£5 per session / 07778 117333

  • 10:00 – 10:45

Sat 15 Jun

£5 per session / 07778 117333

  • 10:00 – 10:45
…and 5 more dates until 31 Aug

Henderson's Goes to Hawaii

Live out every Gidget fantasy you ever had at this beach party hosted by Henderson's while you eat some veggie fare dressed up in your flashiest Hawaiian top. While the duds aren't mandatory, those who do get in the spirit will get special treatment. The location is secret to everyone but those who book. Ticket price…

Edinburgh: venue tbc (1.0 miles)

Wed 12 Jun

£30

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Thu 13 Jun

£30

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Fri 14 Jun

£30

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

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

Hotel India and Chil

An evening featuring original indie rock from Hotel India, the highly regarded young band from Falkirk/Johnstone, who recently headlined King Tuts to great reviews. Also classic rock and pop from the 60's to 00's from Chil – regarded as one of Edinburgh's finest cover bands. All proceeds to Leith Festival.

The Newsroom Bar & Eatery, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sat 8 Jun

By donation / 0131 557 5830

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 20:00 – 00:30
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Hugh Laurie

The celebrated film and TV actor takes his blues band out on tour and showcases his piano-playing skills with cohorts the Copper Bottom Band.

The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

0844 871 3014

The Imperfectionists

Laid-back acoustic sounds from Graeme Laird and Sam Antix.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Wed 29 May

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:30

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:30
…and 2 more dates until 26 Jun

Infirmary Inn

Grungey rock and new wave.

Blind Poet, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Wed 29 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 667 4268

  • 22:00 – 01:00

Jammin'

Live jam session.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Wed 10 Jul

Free / 0131 556 7060

  • 21:00

Jessie J

The urban pop diva and TV talent show 'coach' belts out the hits on this arena tour.

Edinburgh Castle (1.4 miles)

Wed 17 Jul

£38.50 / 0131 225 9846

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