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Spanish Flamenco Session
Spanish music and dance jam session with Maria Conte (dance/music classes run from 2–4.15pm for an extra £3).
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (£2) / 0131 220 4298
- 15:00
Alistair Savage Trio
Emerging fiddle maestro.
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Wed 21 Aug
25 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)
Fri 23 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Sat 24 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Sun 25 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Balkan Beats & Swing Grooves
One year after being the greatest night at the Victoria Bar. We want to celebrate our birthday in this wonderful Festival, so be ready for the most hipshaking Balkanic tunes and the best swing styles.
Victoria, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0131 555 1638
Part of Leith Festival.
- 21:00 – 01:00
Diablito Tango
An enchanting voice, fiery bandoneón and a virtuosic double bass transport you to the heart of Buenos Aires. The musical sensation taking Spain by storm makes its first appearance at the Fringe. ‘Absolutely recommendable, addictive’ (ABC News). www.diablitotango.com.
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
Wed 21 Aug
£10 / 0131 346 8237
Thu 22 Aug
£10 / 0131 346 8237
Sun 25 Aug
£10 / 0131 346 8237
The Face of the Beloved: Sufi Music and the Mysticism of Sound
This weekend workshop explores the ancient methods that Sufis have used to experience music as a spiritual practice and prayer.
Gillis Centre, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Sat 23 Nov
£125 (£100) / 0131 664 6206
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 09:30 – 17:00
Sun 24 Nov
£125 (£100) / 0131 664 6206
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Jona Xhepa: Everything Is Going to Be Alright and Other Lies
Socially awkward troubadour Jona Xhepa tells Albanian stories, peppered with comedy and folk music.
Waverley Bar, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)
Wed 29 May
Free (donations welcome) / 0131 557 1050
- 20:00
Mr McFall’s Chamber: Baltic Passion
The Chamber are joined by guests Cyril Garac (violin) and Maria Martinova (piano) for this exploration of Baltic musical styles. Featuring Finnish tango, Estonian minimalism and Scandinavian piano and strings.
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh (4.1 miles)
Thu 13 Jun
£14 (£12) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:30
Peace Please
Join the fun Ghana & Leith together creating a cultural heritage exchange programme, drumming, dance performing, workshops Scottish & Ghanian musicians, music colour, fun. Peace & Community Peace Please!!!
Abbey Mount Centre, Edinburgh (0.6 miles)
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 661 2780
Part of Leith Festival.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 0131 661 2780
Part of Leith Festival.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0131 661 2780
Part of Leith Festival.
- 14:00 – 16:00
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This unique event that draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Castle (1.4 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sat 3 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sun 4 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
RSNO: Shankar Plays Shankar
To most classical fans, Indian classical music is like a vast unexplored continent (actually two continents – northern and southern India each have quite different musical traditions). Ravi Shankar was the great ambassador of Indian music: a virtuoso musician whose combination of talent, curiosity and luck enabled him to…
Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Fri 11 Apr
£11.50–£36 (students & under 26s £5; under 16s free) / 0131 228 1155
- 19:30
Samba Sene & Diwan
Dancey, jazzy grooves and Afro-beats from Senegal.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Tue 6 Aug
Wed 7 Aug
£10 (£5) / 0131 220 4298
Sat 10 Aug
£10 (£5) / 0131 220 4298
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is the country's foremost large ensemble for traditional music.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
£9–£22 / 0131 228 1155
Stewart MacLennan
Guitarist and singer-songwriter from Texas with a collection of eclectic tunes.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 225 2131
- 18:45 – 21:30
Sufi Kirtan: The Face of the Beloved – Sufi Music and the Mysticism of Sound
An evening of Sufi Kirtan, using traditional music in new melodic and rhythmic ways.
Sanctuary, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Fri 22 Nov
£10 / 0131 664 6206
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 18:30 – 21:30






