Music, Rock & pop within 5 miles of Edinburgh

149 events within 5 miles

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Lach's Antihoot

A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.

Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Wed 22 May

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Joined by Michael Pedersen and Jay Bharaj.

  • 19:30

Wed 29 May

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Featuring Chris Willatt.

  • 19:30

Wed 5 Jun

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Joined by Toby Goodshank (Moldy Peaches).

  • 19:30

Wed 12 Jun

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Featuring acoustic punk from Billy Liar.

  • 19:30

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

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

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
…and 3 more dates until 25 Jun

Bonobo

Downtempo, hip hop, funk and dub from this Brighton-based DJ/producer.

The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Thu 23 May

Over-14s only

£15 / 0844 847 1740

  • 19:00
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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
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jul

The Vibrators and TV Smith

Old school punk double bill.

Citrus Club, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

Over-18s only

£10 advance; £15 on the door / 0131 622 7086

Acoustic Edinburgh

All unplugged, all original music.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

£4 (£3) / 0131 220 4298

Matt Norris & The Moon guests.

  • 20:00

Billy Bragg

Self-styled 'progressive patriot' and veteran political activist who is still one of the UK's finest writers of love songs.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

£18.50 / 0131 668 2019

  • 19:00

Dave McPherson

Of Britrockers InMe, but dropping the jagged rock for a bit of acoustic these days.

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Tue 4 Jun

£7 / 0131 225 1757

  • 19:00
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The Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival

A new festival for 2013 and the largest of its kind in Scotland with an extensive programme of performances, seminars and competitions, as well as a trade exhibition. Performances will feature an international line-up of artists including Jan Akkerman, Peter Finger, John Doan, Anth Purdy and The Maria Camahort Quintet.

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh (3.6 miles)

Sat 25 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

Sun 26 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

Mon 27 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

Elvis Costello & the Imposters

The classic songwriter undertakes this Revolver tour, featuring a spinning wheel marked with hits, rarities and covers from which he and his band will make their song selection.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)

Sun 16 Jun

£36.50–£42.50 / 0131 529 6000

  • 20:00

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)

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 19:00
…and 38 more dates until 30 Jun

MacFloyd

Scottish tribute to the mighty Pink Floyd.

The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Sat 9 Nov

£15 / 0844 847 1740

  • 19:00

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

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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.

One Direction

Lock up your daughters – the staggeringly popular X-Factor behemoth pops off on a wee stadium tour.

Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh (3.1 miles)

Tue 3 Jun

£42.50–£65 / 0131 346 5000

  • 17:00

Open Mic

Chris Buckley hosts.

Blind Poet, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 667 4268

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 667 4268

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 667 4268

  • 21:00 – 01:00
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jul

Rewind to the 70s

70s music all night long from Alvin Stardust, The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams) and Slade at this charity concert raising money in aid of the National Autistic Society.

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Sat 26 Oct

£30 / 0131 623 3030

The Rising Souls and Lindsay & The Storm

Souful blues rock from The Rising Souls at this acoustic gig raising funds for Railway Children.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 14 Jun

£10 / 0131 226 4224

  • 19:00
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Stompin' at the Summerhall

A chance to dance to the best in big band sounds, swing and jazz.

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

£7 / 0845 874 3001

  • 19:30

Mon 1 Jul

£7 / 0845 874 3001

  • 19:30

Tea Dance

The Fantasy band provide the live music. Part of the Leith Festival.

South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Mon 10 Jun

£3

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 13:30 – 16:30

Texas

Reformed Glasgow rockers fronted by Sharleen Spiteri have another crack at the whip, touring in support of new album The Conversation.

Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

£37–£48.50 / 0131 228 1155

Fri 29 Nov

Times to be confirmed / £37–£48.50 / 0131 228 1155

The Ultimate Eagles Concert

Eagles tribute act.

Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Wed 29 May

£20 / 0131 228 1155

The 10:04s

Melodic indie rock.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 24 May

£6 / 0131 226 4224

Haddow Fest presentation.

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