Music, World within 5 miles of Edinburgh

14 events within 5 miles

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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

£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000

With Euan Drysdale and Iain Crawford.

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
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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
…and 2 more dates until 14 Jun

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

…and 20 more dates until 24 Aug

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

£10 (£5) / 0131 220 4298

2 for 1

Wed 7 Aug

£10 (£5) / 0131 220 4298

Sat 10 Aug

£10 (£5) / 0131 220 4298

…and 7 more dates until 21 Aug

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