Live Music

Edinburgh’s reputation as a festival city is renowned – each year, spectacular displays of literature, science, performing arts & film dazzle and enthral the city’s residents and visitors. But look deeper and you’ll find the city is also a hotbed of live music. Whatever genre of music gets you on the dancefloor, you’ll find Edinburgh’s world-class large venues and small-scale basement clubs, speakeasies & bars are showcasing an eclectic range of music from both established artists and up and coming new talent. So, whether you’re captivated by country, excited by electro-pop or fascinated by folk music, next time you’re looking for some live music entertainment, be sure to check out Edinburgh – the city that sure knows how to hit the right notes.

If you’re attending one of the many concerts taking place in Edinburgh this summer, use our handy plan ahead guide to help you make the most of your musical experience.

Discover Live Music in Edinburgh

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The Edinburgh Music Map

Explore our guide to a selection of Edinburgh’s much loved music venues, bars, places of interest and record shops.

Tips for attending Edinburgh’s summer festivals

From world-renowned festivals to live music concerts, plan ahead to make the most of your time in Edinburgh this summer.

Live Music Bars

You don’t need to look far to find a fantastic array of live music in Edinburgh. On any given night of the week a variety of music is performed in the city’s pubs and bars.

Live Music Venues

From 18th century purpose-built concert halls to former churches and sporting stadiums, Edinburgh is home to an array of top notch live music venues.

Music Festivals

Ranging from 1 day to 10 days, techno to folk, intimate to large-scale and everything in between, whatever kind of music fan you are, there’s a festival in Edinburgh for you.

Nightclubs

From 80s classics to techno, whatever keen of club music you’re into, Edinburgh is packed with an array of clubs where you’ll be able to dance away into the wee small hours!

Taylor Swift in Edinburgh

In June 2024, multi award-winning global superstar and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performed three sell-out shows at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium as part of her Eras Tour. Find out about the Taylored-inspired activities that took place across the city.