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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thu 13 Jun
Fri 14 Jun
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
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
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







