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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.
Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Edinburgh gigs in your inbox — and go to one.
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Updated daily · 98 gigs in Edinburgh over the next four weeks
Last updated: 20 September 2026
Support grassroots music in Edinburgh
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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OCT
10
Cala
Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
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- GenreIndie Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk
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OCT
10
Irvine Welsh & others DJ Set
Leith Theatre·Leith, Edinburgh
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OCT
10
Elvis Returns
Backstage at The Green Hotel·Kinross-shire, Edinburgh
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
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OCT
11
Beatles Acoustic Trio
Backstage at The Green Hotel·Kinross-shire, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Pop
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OCT
11
Erja Lyytinen
La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreBlues
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OCT
11
Jack Pearce Quintet
Backstage at The Green Hotel·Kinross-shire, Edinburgh
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreJazz
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OCT
12
Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
St Giles Cathedral·City Centre, Edinburgh
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OCT
12
The Skints
Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreReggae
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OCT
13
Idrîsî Ensemble: Live in Edinburgh
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral·City Centre, Edinburgh
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OCT
13
Dan Goatham Solo Acoustic Tour w/ special guests
The Hive·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenrePunk Rock, Acoustic
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OCT
13
Cabaret Voltaire
Cabaret Voltaire·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenreBlues
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OCT
13
The Mary Wallopers
Edinburgh Corn Exchange·Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Pop
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OCT
13
Scream Sessions
Bannermans Edinburgh·City Centre, Edinburgh
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OCT
15
Casual Drag live at Sneaky Pete's
Sneaky Petes·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Garage
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OCT
15
Alhambra Theatre
Alhambra Theatre·Dunfermline Central, Edinburgh
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreSoul, R&B
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OCT
16
Picture The Scene
The Mash House·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Pop
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OCT
16
Claire Hamill
Backstage at The Green Hotel·Kinross-shire, Edinburgh
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreFolk
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OCT
17
MOXIES with special guests!
The Mash House·City Centre, Edinburgh
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OCT
17
The Reytons
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
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OCT
17
Foy Vance
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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OCT
17
Starsailor
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
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- GenrePop
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OCT
17
The Rising Springsteen Tribute at The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom)·City Centre, Edinburgh
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- GenreTribute Act
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OCT
17
The Lost Dogs
DreadnoughtRock·Bathgate, Edinburgh
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- GenreCountry
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OCT
17
Justin Hayward
Alhambra Theatre·Dunfermline Central, Edinburgh
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- GenreRock, Pop
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Venues in Edinburgh
Where live music actually happens in Edinburgh.
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Arcadia Music Cafe
Intimate community music cafe in Biggar for independent artists.
Backline0 of 7
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- In-house engineer
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Assembly Rooms
Elegant Georgian multi-purpose venue.
Backline0 of 7
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon09:00–17:00
- Tue09:00–17:00
- Wed09:00–17:00
- Thu09:00–17:00
- Fri09:00–17:00
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
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B Bar Edinburgh
Old Town live-music bar and club, free gigs till 3am.
Backline1 of 7
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- Guitar amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–03:00
- Tue16:00–03:00
- Wed16:00–03:00
- Thu16:00–03:00
- Fri16:00–03:00
- Sat16:00–03:00
- Sun16:00–03:00
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Backstage at The Green Hotel
Kinross music venue run by Mundell Music.
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Bannermans
Old Town vault rock & metal bar with live music six nights a week and a Sunday open mic.
Backline4 of 7
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Biddy Mulligans
Historic Grassmarket Irish bar with traditional sessions and acoustic music every night.
Backline1 of 7
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- Guitar amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon08:00–01:00
- Tue08:00–01:00
- Wed08:00–01:00
- Thu08:00–01:00
- Fri08:00–01:00
- Sat08:00–01:00
- Sun08:00–01:00
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Bogarts
Grassroots live music venue in Kirkcaldy with a regular open mic night.
Backline1 of 7
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- 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
- Fri12:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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Cabaret Voltaire
Blair Street vaults club since 2006.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
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- ThuClosed
- Fri18:00–03:00
- Sat18:00–03:00
- SunClosed
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Captain's Bar
Tiny 200-year-old Old Town folk pub with near-nightly live sessions.
Backline3 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon14:00–01:00
- Tue14:00–01:00
- Wed14:00–01:00
- Thu14:00–01:00
- Fri14:00–01:00
- Sat13:00–01:00
- Sun14:00–01:00
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Central Hall
Edinburgh concert hall for touring rock acts.
Backline0 of 7
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- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–16:00
- Tue10:00–16:00
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- FriClosed
- SatClosed
- Sun09:15–21:00
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Dalkeith Miners Club
Midlothian miners' welfare club with tributes and DJ nights.
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–23:00
- Tue15:00–23:00
- Wed15:00–23:00
- Thu15:00–23:00
- Fri12:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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DreadnoughtRock
Bathgate rock club and live music venue.
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- Fri19:00–03:00
- Sat19:00–03:00
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange
3,000-capacity live music and events venue.
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon09:00–23:00
- Tue09:00–23:00
- Wed09:00–23:00
- Thu09:00–23:00
- Fri09:00–23:00
- Sat09:00–23:00
- Sun09:00–23:00
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Edinburgh Jam Group
Rehearse, record, perform and learn space.
Backline2 of 7
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- Guitar amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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Finnegan's Wake
Edinburgh's Thursday-night free Irish-folk open mic at 9b Victoria Street, EH1 2HE — Old Town pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots, late licence.
Backline3 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon17:00–01:00
- Tue17:00–01:00
- Wed17:00–01:00
- Thu17:00–01:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–01:00
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Fire Station Creative
Arts centre with free live music every Friday and Saturday.
Backline1 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed10:00–16:00
- Thu10:00–16:00
- Fri10:00–00:00
- Sat10:00–00:00
- Sun10:30–16:00
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Footlights Bar and Grill
Spittal Street sports bar and grill.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–23:00
- Tue11:00–23:00
- Wed11:00–23:00
- Thu11:00–23:00
- Fri11:00–01:00
- Sat11:00–01:00
- Sun11:00–23:00
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Galashiels Burgh Hall
Folk and live music venue in Galashiels
Backline2 of 7
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- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon09:00–18:00
- Tue09:00–18:00
- Wed09:00–18:00
- Thu11:00–21:00
- Fri09:00–18:00
- Sat08:00–15:00
- SunClosed
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Greyfriars Kirk
Historic 1620 kirk with tribute concerts.
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–16:00
- Tue11:00–16:00
- Wed11:00–16:00
- Thu11:00–16:00
- Fri11:00–16:00
- Sat11:00–16:00
- Sun10:30–13:30
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Home Bar
Neighbourhood bar with live music.
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
- Thu16:00–01:00
- Fri16:00–01:00
- Sat16:00–01:00
- Sun16:00–01:00
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Howden Park Centre
West Lothian's arts and live music centre in Livingston
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–16:00
- Tue10:00–16:00
- Wed10:00–16:00
- Thu10:00–16:00
- Fri10:00–16:00
- Sat10:00–16:00
- Sun10:00–16:00
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La Belle Angele
600-capacity Cowgate room with a Nexo rig, rebuilt after the 2002 fire
Backline1 of 7
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- 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
- Fri19:00–03:00
- Sat19:00–03:00
- Sun19:00–03:00
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Leith Arches
Leith's wednesday-night free open mic at Leith Arches — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Backline1 of 7
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Leith Depot Bar
Leith Walk bar, restaurant and gig venue.
Backline0 of 7
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- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–00:00
- Tue12:00–00:00
- Wed12:00–00:00
- Thu12:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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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
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- 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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Thu
McPhail's
Leven, Leven
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- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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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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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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