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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
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
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 19 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 20 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Futtocks
Pop and rock covers.
Captains Bar, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 19 May
Free / 0131 668 2312
- 15:30
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 668 2312
- 15:30
The Holy Ghosts
Edinburgh five-piece playing rock'n'roll with a dash of country and blues.
Blind Poet, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Fri 24 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 667 4268
- 22:00 – 01:00
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
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
Baz Simpson
Blues session.
The Ale House, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sun 19 May
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 15:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 15:00
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
Jamnastics
Open mic jam night where anyone is free to play, hosted by Lewis Gibson.
Nobles Bar, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 629 7215
- 21:30
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 629 7215
- 21:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0131 629 7215
- 21:30
Seth Lakeman
A haunting original take on folk rock from the former Mercury Music Prize nominee.
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Sun 19 May
£16 / 0131 225 2564
- 19:00
Sunday Service
Open mic night with Lisa Scott and performances from a variety of three- and four-piece bands.
Blind Poet, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Sun 19 May
Free / 0131 667 4268
- 16:00 – 19:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 667 4268
- 16:00 – 19:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 667 4268
- 16:00 – 19:00
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
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 20 May
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
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
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
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
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous
The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.
The Meadows, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
Sun 4 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
Mon 5 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
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.
The Rich, The Dusty Keys, Modern Misfortune and The Phlegm
Indie rock line-up.
Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Fri 31 May
£3 / 0131 629 4101
- 19:00
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
The Vibrators and TV Smith
Old school punk double bill.
Citrus Club, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Absolute Elvis
Officially the world's greatest Elvis tribute act (at least in 2010), Memphis performs with the JLM Band. The Graceland Horns and the Memphis Belles.
Baron, Edinburgh (3.7 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
£15; £200 VIP table of 10 (VIP £25)
- 19:00







