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Tuesday 7 October
Time Event Location
5:00pm–8:00pm MusiChess Weekly chess evening with cool live background music. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm Shakespeare For Schools Festival The UK's largest youth drama festival as four local schools stage four different half-hour… Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
7:00pm Disturbed and Shinedown Over-14s show. Chicago metal band who sold 3.5 million copies of their debut album 'The Sickness… Carling Academy, Glasgow
7:00pm The Courteeners Over-14s show. Mouthy Manchester indie outfit touring their new album, 'Acrylic'. Barrowland, Glasgow
7:00pm Andy Yorke Singer-songwriter action from the former singer of Unbelievable Truth. Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
7:00pm Oor Sixteenth Doric Sampler Jackie Ross presents a selection of verse, song, music and prose from local primaries and senior… Monymusk Arts Centre, Inverurie
7:00pm Exit Calm, The Sweet Leaves and Exit Music Over-14s show. Tipped spacey indie band from Yorkshire, who have been described by Mani as "proper… ABC2, Glasgow
7:00pm–8:30pm Demon Shoes An evening of film, music, poetry and drama, featuring a screening of 'Demon Shoes', which looks… Wellgate Centre, Dundee
7:15pm Random Hand vs Mike TV, Terrors and Murderburgers Ska metal and pop punk double headliner show. Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
7:15pm Scottish Opera: The Secret Marriage Domenico Cimarosa's Italian operatic comedy about Geronimo and his two daughters, both of whom he… Theatre Royal, Glasgow
7:30pm The Concert they Never Gave Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, The Everly Brothers, Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson and The Ventures are… King's Theatre, Glasgow
7:30pm The Lover's Ghost Mixed voice a cappella group The Balliol Consort present motets by Rachmaninov, Nielsen and… The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
7:30pm The Calum Stewart Trio Calum Stewart plays the wooden flute and Uillean pipes accompanied by Aiden O'Kane on guitar and… Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
7:30pm Modus Authentic Edinburgh Mod group, complete with Hammond Organ grooves and resplendent tailored suits The Ark, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Peatbog Faeries High-energy techno groove with a hint of reggae, ska and dub. The future of Celtic dance music. Dundee Rep, Dundee
8:00pm Eddie Walker and Fraser Spiers Folk, blues, ragtime and great guitar and harmonica playing. Royal Hotel, Penicuik
8:00pm Acoustic Sessions and Open Mic Acoustic night hosted by Ross Clark. Òran Mór, Glasgow
8:00pm Boy George From frail androgyne to DJ supasta with graffiti-style make-up, the Boy's soap opera life… Music Hall, Aberdeen
8:00pm Ceilidh Club Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps, featuring Breeling… The Lot, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Sky Mangle, Stalking Col Kurtz and Slow Hand in the Badlands "Depraved experimental rock" from The Sky Mangle, plus dancefloor-friendly mix from SCK and… Pivo Pivo, Glasgow
8:15pm Bedlam Theatre Open Mic Night Live music and DJs to raise funds for the theatre. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
8:30pm Acoustic Night Ian Forbes hosts this weekly acoustic session. The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
8:30pm Lovvers, Grozny and Abandon Ship Nottingham lo-fi fuzz punks, who dig Black Flag, The Germs and The Replacements, with local punky… The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow
8:30pm Rosalita, The French Wives and Nixon Ipswich-based electro indie pop quintet who won last year's Road to V competition. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
9:00pm Band Showcase Call in advance for a gig. Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
9:00pm The Bottleneckers Fifties-style rhythm and blues band play a residency. Blackfriars, Glasgow
11:30pm–3:00am Funk Session Funk guitarist and DJ Aki leads this two drummer-fuelled funk band. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Wednesday 8 October
Time Event Location
Gaelforce A busy festival of arts and entertainment across Dumfries and Galloway, spanning blues music on… Various Venues, Dumfries & Galloway
Doric Festival A rich programme of events in Aberdeenshire, celebrating the north east of Scotland's traditions… Various Venues, Aberdeenshire
Seniors in the City 2008 Aberdeen's older peoples' festival with talks, workshops, shows, tours and community activities… Various venues, Aberdeen
Glasgay! Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre… Various Venues, Glasgow
Who am I? A series of hands-on expressive arts workshops and roadshows will take place across Fife during… Various Venues, Fife
Maps And Atlases Off-kilter indie and lo-fi folkiness from this Chicago band. Captain's Rest, Glasgow
10:30am–5:30pm Kill Your Timid Notion: Exhibition The Kill Your Timid Notion exhibition presents work by Norwegian artist Kjell Bjorgeengen and… Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
1:30pm Schubert in Depth: Schubert and Scotland An exploration of the life and works of Schubert, with words and music from Svend Brown. Perth Concert Hall, Perth
2:30pm The Concert they Never Gave Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, The Everly Brothers, Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson and The Ventures are… King's Theatre, Glasgow
5:00pm–8:00pm Dr Ruby's Musical Surgery Open stage for singer-songwriters to showcase new songs (Wed), archive material (Thu) and bands… The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
6:00pm Scottish Opera: The Secret Marriage Unwrapped Go behind the scenes of Domenico Cimarosa's Italian operatic comedy about Geronimo and his two… Theatre Royal, Glasgow
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm Underling and Dbass Leftfield hip hop. Free tickets from www.themill-live.com Òran Mór, Glasgow
7:00pm Well Factor . . . A showcase of comedy, art, drama, dance and music performed local people, to celebrate positive… Motherwell Concert Hall, Motherwell
7:00pm Life Among People and PINPIM Manchester's articulate rockers, Life Among People, return for their fourth tour of Scotland. Monty's, Dunfermline
7:00pm Roots Manuva Inventive hip hop from one of the UK's finest exponents of the art. The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
7:00pm The Seven Deadly Sins, Timebomb Soldiers and Ram Bam Thank You Mam Raw indie and classic pop from singer-songwriter Alex Moran and his Seven Deadly Sins. Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
7:00pm Spiritualized Over-14s show. Jason Pierce and his fellow spacemen beguile with their heartbreaking gospel… ABC, Glasgow
7:30pm Scottish Chamber Orchestra The orchestra perform Beethoven's Overture 'Consecration of the House' and his majestic Piano… Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
7:30pm Midterm Break Pop punk. Rockers, Glasgow
7:30pm Latif Bolat Classical, folk and Sufi mystic music styles played on the baglama (long-necked lute) and other… Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
7:30pm Dancing Mice and My Late Travels Electro flavoured indie pop from Dancing Mice. The Ark, Edinburgh
7:30pm Guitar Club Bring your own guitar and join other players of all abilities. Under 18s must be accompanied by an… Craigmonie Centre, Drumnadrochit
7:30pm Inspiring Romantics: Beethoven & Strauss Favourites Works by Beethoven and Strauss from the RSNO with pianist Paul Lewis. Caird Hall, Dundee
7:30pm The Concert they Never Gave King's Theatre, Glasgow
7:30pm Musical Gala The musicians of The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Scotland and vocalists of Perth Choral… Perth Concert Hall, Perth
7:30pm Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Inspiring Romantics Beethoven's 'Leonore Overture No 3' and 'Piano Concerto No 2' plus R Strauss' 'Rosenkavalier… Caird Hall, Dundee
8:00pm Carol Laula The internationally renowned Glasgow songstress presents a lively set. Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
8:00pm Rudsambee Well-respected a cappella choir performing songs from around the world in many languages. This… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
8:00pm Curved Air Progressive rock legends. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Valkarys, Suspire, The Rollin People and Napoleon In Rags Sixties rock'n'roll from The Valkarys, melodic rock from Suspire and jangly indie and Britpop… Pivo Pivo, Glasgow
8:00pm Rebels Out and Blood Red Roses Rebels Out are cowpunk from Kinross. Box, Glasgow
8:00pm Dan McKinnon Canadian singer, guitarist and songwriter from Canada playing traditional music from the North… Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh
8:00pm Kev Fox, Hobo Syndicate, Craig Rae and Martin Wright Laidback performances. Rio Café, Glasgow
8:00pm Jeremy Jay, The 17th Century and Carreras All-dancing, all-singing performer who loves Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and Francoise Hardy. Barfly, Glasgow
8:30pm Open Stage Weekly open mic session, hosted by David Rae and Dave Needles. The Halt Bar, Glasgow
8:30pm Two Blokes Guitar and sax duo. The Jam House, Edinburgh
8:30pm Jeremy Warmsley, Peggy Sue & the Pirates and John Rush London lo-fi singer/songwriter punting second album 'How We Became. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
9:00pm Elrey Indie. Bannerman's, Edinburgh
9:00pm Jazz Jam and Open Mic Session Eighty's trusty open mic session backed by the house trio. Eighty Queen Street, Edinburgh
0:00am Soul Society Funk and blues from Mike Kearney's four-piece. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Thursday 9 October
Time Event Location
Who am I? A series of hands-on expressive arts workshops and roadshows will take place across Fife during… Various Venues, Fife
It Hugs Back and Rod Thomas Soft-centred dream pop from this Kent quartet, who can also turn their hand to upbeat pop-punk and… Captain's Rest, Glasgow
Boy George From frail androgyne to DJ supasta with graffiti-style make-up, the Boy's soap opera life… Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Shetland Accordion And Fiddle Festival 2008 The highly acclaimed Shetland traditional music festival returns with a lively programme of reels… Various venues, Shetland
Dan Le Sac V Scroobius Pip and Kid Carpet London electro duo who scored a cult hit with their commandments single 'Thou Shalt Always Kill'. Strathclyde Students' Union, Glasgow
Gaelforce A busy festival of arts and entertainment across Dumfries and Galloway, spanning blues music on… Various Venues, Dumfries & Galloway
Doric Festival A rich programme of events in Aberdeenshire, celebrating the north east of Scotland's traditions… Various Venues, Aberdeenshire
Seniors in the City 2008 Aberdeen's older peoples' festival with talks, workshops, shows, tours and community activities… Various venues, Aberdeen
Elliott Brood, The Sweetheart Revue and Le Reno Amps "Blackgrass" band from Toronto who play old school in a new style on current album 'Mountain… Stereo, Glasgow
Richard Cook, Baldego and Gar Cox Weekly Quiet Riot night. Drawing Room, Glasgow
Glasgay! Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre… Various Venues, Glasgow
10:30am–8:30pm Kill Your Timid Notion: Exhibition The Kill Your Timid Notion exhibition presents work by Norwegian artist Kjell Bjorgeengen and… Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
12:45pm–1:30pm Lunchbreak Concerts A series of classical lunchtime concerts will take place in the Cowdray Hall, under the artistic… The Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen
1:10pm Music in the University Glasgow Music Festival prizewinners, Gary Blair (accordion) and Alison Turriff (clarinet) perform. Glasgow University Concert Hall, Glasgow
1:30pm–3:30pm Tea Dances Enjoy great afternoons out dancing, meeting new friends, having a chinwag and a good cuppa. With… Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
1:30pm–3:30pm Tea Dance Put on a sparkly dress and indulge your fantasies of foxtrotting across a ballroom. There are even… Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
2:00pm–4:30pm Tea Dances Dance up a storm then relax with a cup o'tea. Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
5:00pm–8:00pm Dr Ruby's Musical Surgery Open stage for singer-songwriters to showcase new songs (Wed), archive material (Thu) and bands… The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
6:30pm Music Like A Vitamin Bumper bill of Scottish acts play over two nights as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts… ABC, Glasgow
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm The Massed Bands Of The RAF RAF bands join together for a musical concert in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund. Macrobert, Stirling
7:00pm Underling and Dbass Leftfield hip hop. Free tickets from www.themill-live.com The Caves, Edinburgh
7:00pm Lykke Li Ethereal, quirky electro from the Swedish vocalist who gave us the stripped down pop of 'Little… Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
7:00pm Nobody's Heroes, In The Attacks, Vinyl, The Harringtons and Keiko Avi Old school punk. Studio 24, Edinburgh
7:00pm The Aliens New project rising from the ashes of the Beta Band (with John Maclean and Robin Jones) heading in… The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
7:30pm Life Among People and PINPIM Manchester's articulate rockers, Life Among People, return for their fourth tour of Scotland. The Venue, Dunfries
7:30pm Roots Manuva Inventive hip hop from one of the UK's finest exponents of the art. The Arches, Glasgow
7:30pm The Concert they Never Gave Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, The Everly Brothers, Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson and The Ventures are… King's Theatre, Glasgow
7:30pm The Moo, The Hyads, The Novelties and Art Strike Indie rock. Rockers, Glasgow
7:30pm Heaven's Basement Old school hair metal quintet. Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
7:30pm Scottish Chamber Orchestra The orchestra perform Beethoven's Overture 'Consecration of the House' and his majestic Piano… Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh

Found 1,537 performances of 825 events.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.