Here is Fiddler's Arms in Old Town, Edinburgh at a glance. It books traditional scottish, ceilidh and acoustic acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
12:00–00:00Opens in 1h 20m 16s
Backline
TBC
Books
Traditional scottish · Ceilidh · Acoustic
01 — Inside the room
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Everything about Fiddler's Arms that matters before you book is set out below. It books traditional scottish, ceilidh and acoustic acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find Fiddler's Arms at 9-11 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
Nobody from Fiddler's Arms is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books traditional scottish, ceilidh and acoustic acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
Fiddler's Arms publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
MonToday
12:00–00:00
Tue
12:00–00:00
Wed
12:00–00:00
Thu
12:00–00:00
Fri
11:00–01:00
Sat
11:00–01:00
Sun
12:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Fiddler's Arms is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Old Town, Edinburgh
About Fiddler's Arms
Here is the story of Fiddler's Arms in Old Town, Edinburgh so far. It books traditional scottish, ceilidh and acoustic acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
Fiddler's Arms is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh. It books Traditional scottish, Ceilidh, Acoustic; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Fiddler's Arms has free live music every weekend from 9pm until midnight, at the end of the Grassmarket below Edinburgh Castle.
All the music is acoustic, ranging from traditional Scottish bands with fiddles and accordions to soloists and duets with guitars. Musicians play classics from every era as well as their own material.
It is mainly a sit-down pub, serving a modern twist on traditional Scottish food, and the music is kept at a level where you can still hold a conversation.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
Fiddler's Arms — Quick Facts
Grassmarket pub with free acoustic music every weekend from 9pm. Here are the key facts on Fiddler's Arms at a glance. It books traditional scottish, ceilidh and acoustic acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksTraditional scottish+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get Fiddler's Arms on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
Fiddler's Arms hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at Fiddler's Arms is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About Fiddler's Arms
Fiddler's Arms is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Fiddler's Arms books Traditional scottish, Ceilidh, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Listing notes
The Fiddler's Arms has free live music every weekend from 9pm until midnight, at the end of the Grassmarket below Edinburgh Castle.
All the music is acoustic, ranging from traditional Scottish bands with fiddles and accordions to soloists and duets with guitars. Musicians play classics from every era as well as their own material.
It is mainly a sit-down pub, serving a modern twist on traditional Scottish food, and the music is kept at a level where you can still hold a conversation.
Playing Fiddler's Arms: what to know
Fiddler's Arms doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with traditional scottish. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Fiddler's Arms isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Edinburgh.
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Find Fiddler's Arms
You will find Fiddler's Arms at 9-11 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. Fiddler's Arms is in Old Town, Edinburgh — use EH1 2HY for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 20 other venues sit in Old Town too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Edinburgh this week, or see which Edinburgh bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
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Fiddler's Arms has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Edinburgh venue directory.
Fiddler's Arms books Traditional scottish, Ceilidh, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for Fiddler's Arms. Browse the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
9-11 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH1 2HY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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