First Night at The Hub

Join violinist Nicola Benedetti and musicians from across the Festival for a surprise late-night lineup.Nicola Benedetti hosts the opening night at our Festival home at the top of the Royal Mile.

A consistently sold-out event, First Night at The Hub has become an energetic staple in our calendar.With a surprise musical lineup, this eclectic evening gives you a taste of world-class talent, up-close.

Previous performances have been described as having ‘the genuine feeling that you didn’t know what was coming next’ (The Arts Desk 2024) and being ‘adventurous and unceasingly engaging’ (The Scotsman 2023).Due to the popularity of the format, this year we’re putting on two more evenings where you can get to know leading artists from across the Festival.

Check out Up Late with Mark O’Connor & Gustavo Dudamel and Up Late with Donald Shaw.