Things to do in Edinburgh- Page 51

Brian Kellock: A Life In Music

Tickets also available via The Queen's Hall [https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/brian-kellock-ejbf-tickets-edinburgh]A towering figure on the UK jazz scene…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Etta & Gladys - Glamour & Grit

Celebrating the raw, bluesy beginnings of Etta James and Gladys Knight, vocal powerhouse Kat Brooks and her extraordinary eight-piece band guide you on a thrill…

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Petter Frost Fadnes | Haftor Medbøe & Sue Mckenzie

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.The acclaimed duo of Sue McKenzie (saxophones) and Haftor Medbøe (guitar and effects) deliver a suite of mesmerisin…

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

Monneau | Kilner | Stepehn | Cosker

Belgian bassist Jim Monneau joins a Scottish trio of Matthew Kilner (saxophone), Graeme Stephen (guitar) and Alyn Cosker (drums).

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Alice Faye

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.With a voice that feels timeless yet fresh, Alice Faye has been making waves across Scotland.

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

Dick Lee's Hot Club Hepcats

Making their festival debut, this Hot Club inspired quintet play swing jazz classics from the likes of Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Drop-in Activity: How You Were Made

Come and learn how you were made when a sperm from your father got together with an egg from your mother.

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

Jerron Paxton

A masterful multi-instrumentalist and a deeply engaging storyteller, Jerron Paxton carries the torch for traditional acoustic blues.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Classic Jazz Orchestra

Tickets also available via The Queen's Hall [https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/classic-jazz-orchestra-ejbf-tickets-edinburgh]The band that sets the standar…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Mozart - Piano Sonatas by Candlelight

Immerse yourself in the brilliance of Mozart, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Luke Jones in the awe-inspiring candlelit setting ofSt Giles Cathedralthe h…

St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

Jeep And Sweets

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.A supergroup fronted by alto saxophonist Martin Kershaw and trumpeter Colin Steele, celebrating the famed musical c…

Piccolo Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

Blue Giant Orkestar

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Blue Giant Orkestar are an irrepressible Balkan-Celtic fusion octet - a riotous melting pot of blazing brass, seari…

Piccolo Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

Ryoka Hagiwara - Pianoforte Friday

Free Entry, By Donation. We think it's important to offer free music and culture to all.

Pianodrome Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

Fergus Mccreadie Meets Xhosa Cole

For the third concert in his EJBF26 series, Fergus McCreadie is joined by acclaimed British saxophonist Xhosa Cole.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Little Shop of Horrors

Join us for a spectacular performance as The Beyond Broadway Experience – featuring 200 talented young performers – brings you Little Shop of Horrors.When timid…

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Sonedo

This powerhouse live band forges a fresh blend of jazz, rap, and EDM, weaving a tapestry of jazz improvisation with sharp lyricism and modern grooves.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Enujss Concert

Led by a team of tutors comprised of leading figures from the Scottish jazz scene, the Edinburgh Napier Jazz Summer School takes place from 20 to 24 July.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Konrad Wiszniewski: Thistle And Eagle

A festival commission from saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski. This new music explores the shared links between Scotland and Poland over the recent centuries, inspi…

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Prime

Celebrating the classic guitar-organ-drums lineup, this collaborative trio features Kevin McKenzie (guitar), Pete Johnstone (organ) and Doug Hough (drums).

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Dawn Coulshed & Joanna Stark E.P. Launch

Doors open 30mins prior to the start of the event. About: Long-time collaborators Dawn Coulshed (piano, voice) and Joanna Stark (cello) come together to celebra…

Pianodrome Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

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Rhinestone Rodeo: The Luke Combs Afterparty

On the 25th July we will be returning to La Belle Angele, right after the man himself, Luke Combs, takes over Murrayfield..

The Mash House, Edinburgh

Harben Kay Quartet | Chris Amer Sextet

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Saxophonist Harben Kay creates thoughtful compositions that are emotionally resonant.

Piccolo Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

Jim Mullen: Burns

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Celebrating his 70th year, Jim Mullen is arguably the finest jazz guitarist the UK has produced, and he gets into a…

Piccolo Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

Timmy Allan Salutes Jim Hall | Malcolm Macfarlane & Ross Milligan

The guitar occupies an essential place in jazz being both a rhythm and melodic instrument. Timmy Allan recreates the music of one of the greats, Jim Hall.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Miss Rachel Tribute & Bluey Mascot

A high-energy, family friendly event featuring Miss Rachel Tribute Scotland & a Bluey mascot appearance. Designed for toodellers & young kids this party will in…

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Laura Osa Quartet

Scottish rising star singer Laura Osa’s sweet and ethereal vocals blend seamlessly with her powerful songwriting.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Schools Jazz Orchestra

Saturday 25 July, 11.30am-12.30pm St Bride's CentreEnjoy the glory of the full big band experience with Edinburgh's own top youth jazz band.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

En-Cryptid! & The Exorcism of Ed Wood! (AFTER DARK!)

Behold! The campiest and most insane show put to the stage just got even raunchier and more irreverent, see a special AFTER DARK showing of our sci-fi B-Movie s…

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

Martin Harley Solo

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Master slide guitarist Martin Harley captivates with an up close and personal solo set.

Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, Edinburgh

Michelle Willis

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Canadian singer, songwriter, and pianist known for her deeply expressive voice and rich, genre-bending compositions…

Meadowbank Church of Scotland, Edinburgh

Jazz For Kids

Do you know your scooby doos from your doodats? Learn all about jazz in this fun, interactive workshop for 3 to 5 year-olds led by the brilliant saxophonist Sue…

Rannoch Community Centre, Edinburgh

Afrobeat Party: London Afrobeat Collective | Samson Sounds | Samedia Shebeen

London Afrobeat Collective mix classic West African rhythms with jazz, funk and soul, and they do it with a powerful, dance-driven intensity.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Ali Affleck And The Swinging City Six

Vivacious vocalist Ali Affleck debuts a new band and a new repertoire celebrating the music of New Orleans, Chicago and Harlem.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

RopeOn X Reconfigure Lifedrawing

★★★RopeOn★★★ and ★★★[Reconfigure](https://https://www.reconfigurelifedrawing.com)★★★ are joining forces to create an afternoon of rope/shibari focused life draw…

Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh

Ten live @ La Belle

Ten is a British melodic hard rock band which was formed in 1995. Up until July 2024, the band has released sixteen studio albums, six compilation albums, four…

La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh

Mud In Your Ear

Acoustic blues wizards Mud In Your Ear specialise in the music of the early pre-war blues masters, as well as in the early electric blues repertoire of Muddy Wa…

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Jazz For Kids

Do you know your scooby doos from your doodats? Learn all about jazz in this fun, interactive workshop for 3 to 5 year-olds led by the brilliant saxophonist Sue…

Currie Community Centre, Edinburgh

Hidden Waves Quartet

Guitarist and composer David Series is joined by a stellar band of Paul Harrison (piano), Elie Afif (bass) and Doug Hough (drums).

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Blues Afternoon: Al Brown & The Bluelighters | The Zac Schulze Gang | Martin Harley Trio

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Slide guitar master, Martin Harley, blends delta blues and rich acoustic folk, with a snarling rock ‘n roll edge.

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

The Bordello Classic Rock Club

The Bordello returns after a long break with all your favourite 80's and beyond classic rock tunes.

The Mash House, Edinburgh

Kearney | Potts | Smit

Stroll down Frenchmen Street with Nicole Smit, Jed Potts and Mike Kearney. Three stellar, genre crossing musicians celebrate the music of New Orleans in a strip…

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Liam O'neil Quintet

Trumpeter Liam O’Neil pushes the boundaries between contemporary classical, modern jazz, and electronic music with driving uncompromising rhythms.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Modern Vikings | Ali Watson Quartet

Modern Vikings brings together some of Scotland’s most distinctive jazz voices under the leadership of drummer Stephen Henderson.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

The Pitt

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.After last year’s sellout success, we return to The Pitt, bringing the hottest sounds to this iconic venue down by…

The Pitt Market, Edinburgh

Gira - Songs For The Orishas

African-Brazilian songs and chants dedicated to the Orishas. The duo features Giulia Drummond’s voice, drums and shruti box with Mario Caribé’s double bass, gui…

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Norman&Corrie

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.The band of the moment. The duo of saxophonist Norman Willmore and drummer Corrie Dick have been setting the jazz w…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

Blues Afternoon: Toby Mottershead Band | Jerron Paxton | Tim Elliott & The Troublemakers

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.The Troublemakers refresh some old school blues classics, showcasing Tim Elliott’s gravelly voice and trenchant har…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

Soweto Kinch

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Closing out the festival, alto saxophonist, MC and composer Soweto Kinch has amassed an unprecedented array of acco…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh