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35 events within 5 miles
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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)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 19:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
The Grassmarket Festival Fair
A market featuring all the good things in life: arts, accessories, jewellery, cake, records and vintage clothing (and more besides), plus live acoustic acts and stand-ups.
Grassmarket, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Mon 22 Jul
Free / 07914 254334
- 11:00 – 20:00
Tue 23 Jul
Free / 07914 254334
- 11:00 – 20:00
Wed 24 Jul
Free / 07914 254334
- 11:00 – 20:00
The Imperfectionists
Laid-back acoustic sounds from Graeme Laird and Sam Antix.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Wed 26 Jun
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:30
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:30
Wed 10 Jul
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:30
Aaron Wright
Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this songwriters session.
The Ale House, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 21:30
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 13 Jul
Free / 0131 555 7101
- 11:00 – 15:00
Sat 10 Aug
Free / 0131 555 7101
- 11:00 – 15:00
Sat 14 Sep
Free / 0131 555 7101
- 11:00 – 15:00
Henry Ibbs
Electro-acoustic sounds from singer-songwriter Ibbs and friends.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:00
Thu 27 Jun
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:00
Thu 4 Jul
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 18:00
Captains Bar, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free
- 21:00
Thu 27 Jun
Free
- 21:00
Jamnastics
Open mic jam night where anyone is free to play, hosted by Lewis Gibson.
Nobles Bar, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0131 629 7215
- 21:30
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 0131 629 7215
- 21:30
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 0131 629 7215
- 21:30
Live Music Sessions
A mix of local solo and duo talent.
The West End Hotel, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
Fri 28 Jun
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
Andrea Triscornia
Acoustic covers of rock and grunge classics.
The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 0131 558 8209
- 22:30
Andy McCabe
Acoustic covers from this singer-songwriter.
Malone's Irish Bar, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Thu 4 Jul
Free / 0131 226 5954
- 20:00
Thu 11 Jul
Free / 0131 226 5954
- 20:00
Thu 18 Jul
Free / 0131 226 5954
- 20:00
Baz Simpson
Blues session.
The Ale House, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 15:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 15:00
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 24 Jun
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 8 Jul
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Cymbollox
Hard rock/metal covers.
Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Fri 28 Jun
Free / 0131 229 1442
Kwak support.
- 19:00
The Dark Jokes Open Mic
The indie band host this monthly open mic night.
Malone's Irish Bar, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 0131 226 5954
- 21:00
David Limmer
Pop music on keyboards.
Captains Bar, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Free
- 21:00
The Dazes
Modern, upbeat rock covers.
Malone's Irish Bar, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 01382 206812
- 22:00
Fri 19 Jul
Free / 01382 206812
- 22:00
Fri 26 Jul
Free / 01382 206812
- 22:00
La Fete De La Musique
Annual musical celebration of our links with France (and Belgium) featuring Rosie Nimmo, La Clinick du Dr Poembak, The Beat Poets and Jack & The' for a mix of blues, folk, surf rock and 60s pop.
Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 225 5366
- 18:00
Futtocks
Pop and rock covers.
Captains Bar, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 23 Jun
Free
- 15:30
Sun 30 Jun
Free
- 15:30
Jamie Scott
Soulful live music from Jamie Scott.
Café Grande, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 0131 228 1188
- 19:00
Jammin'
Live jam session.
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Wed 10 Jul
Free / 0131 556 7060
- 21:00
Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters
Blues inspired by 50s and 60s American classics.
Bannerman's, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0131 556 3254
- 20:00
Ms Fi & the Lost Head Band
Ms Fi & the Lost Head Band perform witty, melody songs with a bit of an edge.
The Outhouse, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Thu 18 Jul
Free / 0131 557 6668
Album launch.
- 20:00 – 23:00
MuzoMatic
Energetic rock and pop covers.
Malone's Irish Bar, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0131 226 5954
- 22:00
Natural Selection Brewing: Beer Launch
Heriot-Watt students present the fruits of their Natural Selection Brewing project: a new beer called Origin. Also featuring live music.
Bannerman's, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Wed 10 Jul
Free / 0131 556 3254
- 19:00 – 00:00
Neurovision
Eccentronic / Laughing Horse Free Festival. Electro-comedy duo Eccentronic (Miss Hypnotique and John Callaghan) enters Eurovision. It's boom-bang-a-bang to world peace, radical choreography and avant-garde Eurodisco. But will you, the jury, be wowed by award-worthy theremin and musical mash-ups from ABBA to Kraftwerk…
