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Listed 1749 Southside ballroom with regular ceilidh nights
Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week, house PA. Folk, Ceilidh, House.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
Here is The Counting House (The Ballroom) in Southside/Newington, Edinburgh at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk, ceilidh and house acts.
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| Live music | 1 night a week |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Books | Folk · Ceilidh · House |
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Everything about The Counting House (The Ballroom) that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk, ceilidh and house acts.
| Capacity | – |
| Live nights | Fri |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Genres | FolkCeilidhHouse |
| Website | countinghouseedinburgh.co.uk |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
You will find The Counting House (The Ballroom) at West Nicolson Street, Southside/Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
Southside/Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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The Counting House (The Ballroom) has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Here is the story of The Counting House (The Ballroom) in Southside/Newington, Edinburgh so far. It books folk, ceilidh and house acts. It has live music 1 night a week.
The Counting House (The Ballroom) is a grassroots music venue in Southside/Newington, Edinburgh. It books Folk, Ceilidh, House.
Listing notesThe Counting House (The Ballroom) is a grand 18th-century listed function suite on West Nicolson Street in Edinburgh's Southside/Newington, part of The Pear Tree / 32Below complex, built in 1749 and once frequented by Robert Burns. The recently refurbished Ballroom is set out cabaret-style beneath its famous listed central dome and four chandeliers, with a sprung dance floor and a state-of-the-art Martin Audio PA and lighting rig. Its most regular live music is the Annasach Ceilidh Band's Friday-night ceilidh: doors at 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm, a caller (Tricia) who explains every dance so beginners are welcome, and a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label on arrival. Tango classes, Christmas parties, weddings and dance nights fill out the rest of the year, and a two-minute walk from the Fringe heartland it also serves as a busy free-Fringe venue every August (as many as 63 shows a day).
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There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at The Counting House (The Ballroom). It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.
| 27Nov · Fri | Annasach's St Andrew's Ceilidh 19:30 |
| 12Dec · Sat | Annasach's Festive Ceilidh 19:00House |
| 29Dec · Tue | Annasach's Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay 19:30House |
| 30Dec · Wed | Annasach's Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay 19:30House |
| 31Dec · Thu | Annasach's Hogmanay Ceilidh 20:30DJ / Electronic |
| 22Jan · Fri | Annasach's Friday Burns Ceilidh 19:00House |
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The Counting House (The Ballroom)
Listed 1749 Southside ballroom with regular ceilidh nights
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- Capacity
- 1 night
- Live music
- 20:00
- Start time
- PA
- Backline
- Folk
- Books
- Verified
- Directory status
Last updated: 12 November 2026
The Counting House (The Ballroom) — Quick Facts
Listed 1749 Southside ballroom with regular ceilidh nights. Here are the key facts on The Counting House (The Ballroom) at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.
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Inside The Counting House (The Ballroom)
The Counting House (The Ballroom) has an in-house PA for visiting acts. It has live music 1 night a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.
The Counting House (The Ballroom) is a grassroots music venue in Southside/Newington, Edinburgh. The Counting House (The Ballroom) provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
The Counting House (The Ballroom) books Folk, Ceilidh, House acts. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
The Counting House (The Ballroom) is a grand 18th-century listed function suite on West Nicolson Street in Edinburgh's Southside/Newington, part of The Pear Tree / 32Below complex, built in 1749 and once frequented by Robert Burns. The recently refurbished Ballroom is set out cabaret-style beneath its famous listed central dome and four chandeliers, with a sprung dance floor and a state-of-the-art Martin Audio PA and lighting rig. Its most regular live music is the Annasach Ceilidh Band's Friday-night ceilidh: doors at 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm, a caller (Tricia) who explains every dance so beginners are welcome, and a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label on arrival. Tango classes, Christmas parties, weddings and dance nights fill out the rest of the year, and a two-minute walk from the Fringe heartland it also serves as a busy free-Fringe venue every August (as many as 63 shows a day).
Coming up at The Counting House (The Ballroom): Annasach's St Andrew's Ceilidh, Annasach's Festive Ceilidh and Annasach's Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Nights The Counting House (The Ballroom) usually has live music — typical start 20:00
The Counting House (The Ballroom) usually has live music on Fri, starting around 20:00. Folk is the first genre on its list. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. The Counting House (The Ballroom) 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. See where else to play in Edinburgh and what local gigs pay.
Find The Counting House (The Ballroom)
You will find The Counting House (The Ballroom) at West Nicolson Street, Southside/Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Counting House (The Ballroom) is in Southside/Newington, Edinburgh — use EH8 9DD for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 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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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
What's On at The Counting House (The Ballroom)
There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at The Counting House (The Ballroom). It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Edinburgh venue directory.
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Coming up: Annasach's St Andrew's Ceilidh, Annasach's Festive Ceilidh, Annasach's Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay, Annasach's Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay, Annasach's Hogmanay Ceilidh and Annasach's Friday Burns Ceilidh.
The Edinburgh League
The Counting House (The Ballroom) is #18 of 118 Edinburgh venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.
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- #2 – Cabaret Voltaire 9 gigs
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- #5 ▼1 PJ Molloys 7 gigs
- #6 ▼1 The Alhambra Theatre 7 gigs
- #7 NEW The Queen's Hall 7 gigs
- #8 ▲2 The Usher Hall 7 gigs
- #9 ▼1 Liquid Room Edinburgh 6 gigs
- #10 ▼3 DreadnoughtRock 4 gigs
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The Counting House (The Ballroom) in brief. The Counting House (The Ballroom) in Southside/Newington, Edinburgh, is a live music room that books folk, ceilidh and house. The live music is mostly on Fridays, usually from 20:00. Nearby rooms: The Dog House, The Duchess of Kirkcaldy and The Ensign Ewart - or browse the full Edinburgh venue directory.
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