Music, Rock & pop within 5 miles of Edinburgh

148 events within 5 miles

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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

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

Baz Simpson

Blues session.

The Ale House, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 15:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 15:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 15:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

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

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

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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
…and 30 more dates until 23 Dec

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

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

The 10:04s

Melodic indie rock.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 24 May

£6 / 0131 226 4224

Haddow Fest presentation.

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

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
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Alison Moyet

The much loved Yazoo chanteuse with the big smokey voice tours her latest album the minutes.

Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Sat 5 Oct

£22.50–£30 / 0131 228 1155

  • 19:30

Amanda Palmer & the Grand Theft Orchestra

One half of the Dresden Dolls mixing Weimar cabaret with old school blues.

The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Wed 17 Jul

Cancelled / 0844 847 1740

  • 19:00

Artful

Artful (one half of Artful Dodger, who produced Craig David) plays a set of garage, dubstep and house with support from grime star Rude Kid, Jaylaxx and Subnote.

511, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sat 29 Jun

£9–£10 / 0131 557 5830

Aurora Engine

Electronica/folk from this quirky harpist/singer-songwriter.

Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Sun 26 May

£5 (£4) / 0131 629 4101

  • 19:30

Bang on a Can All-Stars

Ghosts of the past and present collide through video and sound technology in this evening-long project from the internationally renowned Brooklyn-based Bang on a Can All-Stars, an electric chamber ensemble that brings together some of the world’s most adventurous musical thinkers. The Field Recordings project looks back…

Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Fri 23 Aug

£12–£34 / 0131 473 2000

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Barbara Dickson

The evergreen songstress belts them out, both classic hits and new materials, as part of a nationwide tour.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)

Sun 27 Oct

£25–£27 / 0131 529 6000

Ben E King & Jimmy James: Superstars Of Soul

These two iconic soul singers and their backing band The Vagabonds perform such classics as 'Stand By Me' and 'Spanish Harlem'.

The Jam House, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Fri 30 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 4380

bETAMAX

Mutant disco, post punk, new wave and 2Tone night hosted by Chris FAST (FASTpunkclub) and Big Gus (the Go-Go).

Studio 24, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Sat 25 May

£3 before midnight; £5 after / 0131 558 3758

  • 23:00 – 03:00

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

Billy Lockett

Young Northampton singer-songwriter who cites Radiohead and Bright Eyes as influences.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 31 May

£6 / 0131 226 4224

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Blood Command, Flood Of Red and Verses

The band from Bergen, Norway, plays up-tempo hardcore punk and rock.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

£7 / 0131 226 4224

Bombay Bicycle Club

Youthful alt popsters from London, now on to their third album.

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Fri 7 Jun

£17.50 / 0131 225 2564

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

Born To Be Wide

Music industry seminar/social club that aims to bring musos, journalists, promoters, record shop workers and musicians together. Followed by DJ sets from the seminar guests.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Thu 30 May

Free / 0131 226 4224

goNORTH special with panellists Vic Galloway (Radio Scotland), Amanda Millen (goNORTH Festival Director), Alex Smith (goNORTH Project Manager for music]) and Ben Sunderland (Chasing Owls).

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 8 Jun

Free / 0131 555 7101

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 0131 555 7101

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Sat 10 Aug

Free / 0131 555 7101

  • 11:00 – 15:00
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