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What's On in Edinburgh
Live music in Edinburgh over the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. 98 gigs listed in Edinburgh over the next 28 days across 23 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 30. In total we track 80 grassroots venues and 34 regular open mics here.
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Updated daily · 98 gigs in Edinburgh over the next four weeks
Last updated: 20 September 2026
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Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Edinburgh still has 80 of them.
From the Royal Mile's buskers to Cowgate's underground clubs. Edinburgh is Scotland's cultural capital with a year-round live music heartbeat. Planning a private party instead? See [booking live entertainment in Edinburgh](/gigs/live-entertainment-edinburgh) for bands, singers and DJs for one-off occasions. Booking for the company rather than yourself? See [corporate entertainment in Edinburgh](/gigs/corporate-entertainment-edinburgh) for Christmas parties, awards nights and conferences.
Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.
This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 98 gigs across Edinburgh over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 80 grassroots venues and 34 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.
The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Edinburgh listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.
Gigs in Edinburgh
Every grassroots gig we hold for Edinburgh in the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. Updated daily.
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SEPT
26
Joshua Burnside
Pleasance Theatre·Southside/Newington, Edinburgh
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SEPT
26
Lhamo Grace and Louise Day LIVE in Leith
Zhan’s Delicious Room·Leith, Edinburgh
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SEPT
26
The Castros
Liquid Room·City Centre, Edinburgh
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SEPT
26
Declan Welsh and the Decadent West
Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
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SEPT
26
Joe Solo
The Monarch Bar·Dunfermline Central, Edinburgh
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SEPT
26
Keep the Faith and Sarah Collins
Shottstown Miners Club·Penicuik, Edinburgh
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- GenreSoul
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SEPT
26
Illegal Eagles
Alhambra Theatre·Dunfermline Central, Edinburgh
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SEPT
26
Grieg and Rachmaninov Piano Concertos by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenreClassical
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SEPT
27
Jazz Sabbath
Backstage at The Green Hotel·Kinross-shire, Edinburgh
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- GenreJazz
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SEPT
28
Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
St Giles Cathedral·City Centre, Edinburgh
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SEPT
28
Wishbone Ash
The Queens Hall·Southside/Newington, Edinburgh
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SEPT
29
Marillion, Haunt the Woods
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Pop
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SEPT
29
Juni Habel
The Voodoo Rooms·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenrePop
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OCT
1
Don Broco
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Pop
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OCT
1
Ray Kenny Wall of Sound single launch supporting Aziz Ibrahim
Sneaky Pete's·City Centre, Edinburgh
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OCT
1
Big Sister Shaz Supporting Aziz Ibrahim sneaky Pete's
Sneaky Pete's·City Centre, Edinburgh
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OCT
1
Diesel Park West
Backstage at The Green Hotel·Kinross-shire, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock
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OCT
2
The Laurettes + Paddy Gunning - Live at Stramash
STRAMASH Edinburgh·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Indie Rock, Folk
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OCT
2
Frantic Chant
Leith Arches·Leith Walk, Edinburgh
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OCT
2
Cast
The Queen's Hall·Southside/Newington, Edinburgh
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OCT
2
The Laurettes + Paddy Gunning - Live
STRAMASH Edinburgh·City Centre, Edinburgh
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OCT
2
Agnieszka Chylinska
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Pop
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OCT
2
Foo Fifers - Scotland's Ultimate Foo's Tribute
DreadnoughtRock·Bathgate, Edinburgh
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OCT
2
Dave Kelly, Christine Collister
Backstage at The Green Hotel·Kinross-shire, Edinburgh
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- GenreJazz
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Venues in Edinburgh
Where live music actually happens in Edinburgh.
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The Banshee Labyrinth
Edinburgh's Wednesday-night free open mic at 29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG — vault venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
Backline4 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon19:00–03:00
- Tue19:00–03:00
- Wed19:00–03:00
- Thu19:00–03:00
- Fri17:00–03:00
- Sat17:00–03:00
- Sun19:00–03:00
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The Black Cat
Edinburgh bar with live music.
Backline2 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–01:00
- Tue11:00–01:00
- Wed11:00–01:00
- Thu11:00–01:00
- Fri11:00–01:00
- Sat11:00–01:00
- Sun11:00–01:00
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The Black Rose Tavern
Edinburgh rock bar with food and drinks.
Backline1 of 7
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- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–01:00
- Tue11:00–01:00
- Wed11:00–01:00
- Thu11:00–01:00
- Fri11:00–01:00
- Sat11:00–01:00
- Sun11:00–01:00
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The Bongo Club
Edinburgh's independent home for live music and club nights since 1996
Backline0 of 7
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- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- Tue23:00–03:00
- Wed23:00–03:00
- Thu23:00–03:00
- Fri23:00–03:00
- Sat23:00–03:00
- SunClosed
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The Bothy
Leith's Sunday-night free folk open mic at 14 Wellington Place, EH6 7EQ — local music pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Backline3 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–22:00
- Tue12:00–22:00
- Wed12:00–22:00
- Thu12:00–22:00
- Fri12:00–22:00
- Sat11:00–22:00
- Sun11:00–22:00
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The Brasshouse
Live music and entertainment venue in Dunfermline
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- Fri23:00–03:00
- Sat22:00–03:00
- SunClosed
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The Buccleuch Pub
Pub with tribute entertainment.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–23:00
- Tue10:00–23:00
- Wed10:00–23:00
- Thu10:00–23:00
- Fri10:00–02:00
- Sat10:00–02:00
- Sun10:00–23:00
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The Canons' Gait
Royal Mile cellar bar with folk, songwriter nights and Fringe comedy.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–00:00
- Tue12:00–00:00
- Wed12:00–00:00
- Thu12:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Caves
Atmospheric 18th-century vaulted stone venue beneath South Bridge
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–03:00
- Tue10:00–03:00
- Wed10:00–03:00
- Thu10:00–03:00
- Fri10:00–03:00
- Sat10:00–03:00
- Sun10:00–03:00
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The CISWO, Glenrothes
Members' recreation & social club with a 550-capacity ballroom
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–22:00
- Tue10:00–22:00
- Wed10:00–22:00
- Thu10:00–23:00
- Fri10:00–00:00
- Sat10:00–00:00
- Sun10:00–23:00
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The Counting House (The Ballroom)
Historic Edinburgh building with house events.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Dog House
Eclectic Newington bar with live bands, DJs and the Underdog Jam.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–01:00
- Tue16:00–01:00
- Wed16:00–01:00
- Thu13:00–01:00
- Fri13:00–01:00
- Sat13:00–01:00
- Sun13:00–01:00
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The Fox and Faun
Independent West End gastro-pub on Shandwick Place — live music every Thursday and Saturday, quiz nights and a deep Scottish whisky and gin list.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–01:00
- Tue12:00–01:00
- Wed12:00–01:00
- Thu12:00–01:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–01:00
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The Ghillie Dhu
Scottish bar and restaurant with pop events.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–23:00
- Tue12:00–23:00
- Wed12:00–23:00
- Thu12:00–23:00
- Fri12:00–02:00
- Sat12:00–03:00
- Sun12:00–23:00
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The Hive, Edinburgh
Two-room music and dance club in Edinburgh's Old Town vaults
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon22:00–03:00
- Tue22:00–03:00
- Wed22:00–03:00
- Thu22:00–03:00
- Fri21:00–03:00
- Sat21:00–03:00
- Sun22:00–03:00
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The Jazz Bar
Edinburgh's Tuesday-night free jazz/funk open mic at 1A Chambers Street, EH1 1HR — basement jazz club, full backline including piano, 10-minute slots.
Backline7 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon19:00–23:00
- Tue18:00–00:00
- Wed17:00–23:30
- Thu17:00–01:30
- Fri17:00–03:00
- Sat14:00–03:00
- Sun16:30–23:00
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The Kings Theatre
Mid-size rock and live music venue in Kirkcaldy
Backline2 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Mash House
Multi-floor indie gig and club venue off the Cowgate
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–05:00
- Tue11:00–05:00
- Wed11:00–05:00
- Thu11:00–05:00
- Fri11:00–05:00
- Sat11:00–05:00
- Sun11:00–05:00
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The Outhouse
Edinburgh bar with live entertainment.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–00:00
- Tue16:00–00:00
- Wed16:00–00:00
- Thu16:00–00:00
- Fri16:00–01:00
- Sat14:00–01:00
- Sun14:00–23:00
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The Pavillion At Islington
Ingliston pop events pavilion.
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Peel, Linlithgow Palace
Historic palace grounds for multi-genre events.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Queen's Hall
Edinburgh's 900-seat concert hall.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–14:00
- Tue10:00–14:00
- Wed10:00–14:00
- Thu10:00–14:00
- Fri10:00–14:00
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
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The Safari Lounge
Tropical Edinburgh bar with live music.
Backline3 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–00:00
- Tue16:00–00:00
- Wed16:00–00:00
- Thu16:00–00:00
- Fri14:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Stand Comedy Club
Edinburgh stand-up comedy venue.
Backline2 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–00:00
- Tue10:00–00:00
- Wed10:00–00:00
- Thu10:00–00:00
- Fri10:00–00:00
- Sat10:00–00:00
- Sun10:00–00:00
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Open mics in Edinburgh
Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.
EVERY
Wed
The Banshee Labyrinth
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Sign-up—
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- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Wed
Ghillie Dhu
Rutland Place, Edinburgh
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Scottish trad · iconic
EVERY
Wed
Sandy Bell's
Old Town, Edinburgh
- Sign-up20:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
McPhail's
Leven, Leven
- Sign-up—
- Slots—
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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2-WK
Thu
The Safari Lounge
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
B Bar Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
Home Bar
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Irish folk leaning
EVERY
Thu
Finnegan's Wake
Old Town, Edinburgh
- Sign-up20:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, folk
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MONTH
Fri
The Alcove @ Teviot Row
Bristo Place, Edinburgh
- Sign-up19:00
- Slots10 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, poetry
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Folk-leaning · tiny room
EVERY
Fri
Captain's Bar
Old Town, Edinburgh
- Sign-up20:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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What's on in Edinburgh — FAQs
Common questions about live music in Edinburgh, answered with this week's live data.
We currently list 98 gigs in Edinburgh between 20 Sept and 18 Oct, across 23 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Edinburgh gig directory or every city we cover.
None of the Edinburgh gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Edinburgh open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.
Saturday, with 30 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 30 gigs · Friday: 27 gigs · Thursday: 11 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.
Right now: 2282db2a-130f-4e9e-b418-a97195fded87, 75542a44-f7ef-45f5-b1b1-55d3bda43f8a, 3234e617-214b-4e5f-80e3-dba5333c3d11. In total we track 80 grassroots venues in Edinburgh, of which 23 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Edinburgh venue directory.
Edinburgh has 34 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Edinburgh open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.
Most Edinburgh venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.
Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Edinburgh still has 80 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.
Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Edinburgh gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.
Go to one this month
98 gigs listed in Edinburgh over the next four weeks, across 80 grassroots venues and 34 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.
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