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Cello and Piano Recital: Rachmaninov

Cello and Piano Recital: Rachmaninov

Christine and Nancy invite you to a celebration of romantic music with Rachmaninov’s sumptuous cello and piano sonata in G minor. 

Fischy Music Christian All-Age Concert

Fischy Music Christian All-Age Concert

Fischy Music, much loved by children and adults, bring their unique blend of hopeful and fun-filled songs in this exclusive, acoustic performance. 

Alastair Savage and Gregor Blamey: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair Savage and Gregor Blamey: Scotland and Beyond

From the 18th-century Golden Age of Robert Burns and Niel Gow, to 19th-century virtuoso James Scots Skinner, alongside classic melodies from Ireland and America, Alastair completes… 

Withered Hand and Friends

Withered Hand and Friends

Dan Willson (Withered Hand) is joined by a host of very special guests from the world of alternative acoustic, folk and rock for another of his legendary festival line-ups featurin… 

Island Spirit

Island Spirit

Island Spirit is a captivating musical where a young Polish woman returns to Scotland to trace her roots. 

Debussy Piano Preludes Book 1

Debussy Piano Preludes Book 1

Acclaimed pianist Julian Jacobson, celebrated for his performances of Beethoven’s piano sonatas, now turns his attention to the great French composer Claude Debussy’s Preludes … 

The Not So Serious Burns Unit

The Not So Serious Burns Unit

An alternative take on Scotland’s national bard, Hamish and Liza present a mix of bittersweet, comedic and satirical songs, from the pen of (and influenced by) Robert Burns, with s… 

Alastair Savage – Scots Fiddle Old and New

Alastair Savage – Scots Fiddle Old and New

Leading Scots fiddle exponent, Alastair Savage returns to the beautiful setting of the Canongate Kirk with his unique celebration of the cherished Scots fiddle tradition. 

Skyrie: Three-Piece Celtic Folk Band

Skyrie: Three-Piece Celtic Folk Band

For those who cherish poetic storytelling coupled with instrumental brilliance and feel the authenticity of great folk music, Skyrie is essential listening. 

Jez Lowe – Life Writing

Jez Lowe – Life Writing

Singer, songwriter, author and broadcaster from Northeast England, Jez Lowe presents songs and stories from his 45-year career, including extracts from his novels and songs from hi… 

Bach Preludes and Gigues

Bach Preludes and Gigues

This talented London-based cellist returns to the Fringe to perform the Preludes and Gigues from all the Bach Cello Suites in one lunchtime performance, in the stunning surrounding… 

Bach, Rameau, Vivaldi

Bach, Rameau, Vivaldi

The Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Canongate Kirk for the 13th time with a programme featuring exciting young soprano Angela Hicks performing… 

The Quiggs

The Quiggs

The Scottish/Danish folk duo are back at the AMC for an hour of the best of folksong and fine singing. 

Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu

‘Absolutely incredible’ (BBC Radio 4, Woman’s Hour). 

George Machray (Singer/Songwriter)

George Machray (Singer/Songwriter)

East Lothian folk singer, George Machray writes songs about towns, villages and characters in and around Edinburgh with varying themes from the humorous to the serious. 

Ali Kova and Erin Findlay

Ali Kova and Erin Findlay

Two-woman band Finova came together in 2024 after meeting as students in Aberdeen. 

Dean Friedman – More Words and Music

Dean Friedman – More Words and Music

Every song a classic! Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hit… 

Bach Cello Suites

Bach Cello Suites

This talented London-based cellist returns to the Fringe to give her annual recital of all the Bach Cello Suites over three days. 

Dan Clews (Night Owl Chief) and a Handful of Self-Penned Songs

Dan Clews (Night Owl Chief) and a Handful of Self-Penned Songs

Take a journey through Director of Night Owl, Dan Clews’ solo career with a collection of self-penned songs from his critically acclaimed catalogue. 

Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show

Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show

Back by popular demand, the self-taught and self-proclaimed David Munrow of punk brings his Early Music Show to the beautiful surroundings of St Cecilia’s Hall for the fourth time. 

Up-cycle Music

Up-cycle Music

The number one Google search term for 2022 was climate-change – the first time that it ranked as a comprehensive yearly search term. 

Bach, Handel, Vivaldi

Bach, Handel, Vivaldi

The Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Canongate Kirk for the 13th time with a programme featuring exciting young soprano Angela Hicks performing… 

This Old Cello Box

This Old Cello Box

Australian cellist and songwriter William Jack redefines the possibilities of the cello. 

Alastair Savage and Laurence Wilson: From Ayrshire to Orkney

Alastair Savage and Laurence Wilson: From Ayrshire to Orkney

A fascinating overview of Scots traditional fiddle. 

Acoustic Blues with Derek Smith

Acoustic Blues with Derek Smith

Following successful solo shows in 2023 and 2024, Scottish blues singer/songwriter Derek Smith (from Main Street Blues and Whisky Road) returns to the Jazz Bar to perform an hour o… 

Attuned Duo: Music for Piano and Guitar

Attuned Duo: Music for Piano and Guitar

Attuned Duo: When two sensitive players combine, they create a fine blend. 

Earth Day Blue

Earth Day Blue

‘Harper has so much musicianship in him that it just leaks out all over the place’ (Times). 

Alastair Savage and Ailie Robertson: Fiddle and Clarsach – Scottish Roots

Alastair Savage and Ailie Robertson: Fiddle and Clarsach – Scottish Roots

An exciting collaboration to begin Alastair’s eclectic Fringe programme. 

Acoustic Blues and Roots in the Afternoon

Acoustic Blues and Roots in the Afternoon

Returning to the Jazz Bar for the seventh year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double-bass duo, Malt and Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last 100 years. 

Kim Edgar: Songs Of Peace

Kim Edgar: Songs Of Peace

Acclaimed Edinburgh-based songwriter Kim Edgar performs an uplifting evening of songs for peace. 

Kim Edgar: Songs of Peace Singing Workshop

Kim Edgar: Songs of Peace Singing Workshop

Join experienced choir leader and acclaimed songwriter Kim Edgar to form a scratch choir! You’ll learn and then perform uplifting, inspiring songs in Kim’s Songs Of Peace concert… 

When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon

When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon

Listed as one of ‘five shows not to be missed at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe’ (Counter Culture), this show compares the like-minded and socially-conscious lyrics of Dylan and Lenn… 

Songs Without Words

Songs Without Words

Two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists, Simon Kempston (‘A master of fingerstyle guitar’ (Scotsman)) and Paul Tasker (‘one of the leading guitarists of his generation’ (M… 

Gone Native

Gone Native

Two native singer-songwriters return to the Fringe with their five-star, sell-out show featuring original and traditional songs of Edinburgh and Scotland. 

The Rose-Burnt Passage

The Rose-Burnt Passage

Folk melodies are expert time travelers – superimposing the past on the present, constantly straining forward and circling back in their passage through different hands and tradi… 

Brunchtime (Best of) Broadway

Brunchtime (Best of) Broadway

Bringing the magic of the West End to your morning at the Edinburgh Fringe! This charming vocal duo serve up lush harmonies with rich guitar and bass accompaniments, breathing new … 

Festival Music Nights

Festival Music Nights

Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, cavort to classics and experience electropop with our cherry-picked musical assortment. 

Acoustic Sting

Acoustic Sting

After sell-out shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Gus Boyd returns to the touring circuit with a new show performing again, totally live, Police and Stin… 

Acoustic McCartney

Acoustic McCartney

One voice, one guitar – Fringe sell-out award winner Gus Boyd returns to AMC (the scene of his earlier award-winning shows). 

Alastair Savage and Alice Allen: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair Savage and Alice Allen: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair Savage (fiddle) and Alice Allen (cello) are two of Scotland’s most versatile instrumentalists. 

Archie Fisher

Archie Fisher

‘One of Britain’s finest song interpreters’ (SingOut. 

Celtic Harmonies: Àirdan Live at the Fringe

Celtic Harmonies: Àirdan Live at the Fringe

‘Raw energy and a modern young twist’ (Celtic Music Radio). 

Claude Bourbon: Progressive Blues

Claude Bourbon: Progressive Blues

Guitar and Songs: ‘Claude Bourbon’s music is rooted in multiple traditions – blues, jazz, folk, Mediterranean, and for good measure classical. 

Weather and People and Time

Weather and People and Time

Alan Reid, one of the most influential Scottish folk artists of his generation, and founding member of Battlefield Band, joins Smithsonian Folkways recording artist Larry Kaplan fo… 

Craig on the Cliff

Craig on the Cliff

Craig Herbertson, Edinburgh singer and songwriter, presents a celebration in folk song and folk story of Scotland. 

A Worked-Out Seam? Coal-Mining Songs for Today

A Worked-Out Seam? Coal-Mining Songs for Today

Songwriter and author Jez Lowe grew up singing the coal-mining songs of his native County Durham. 

Clive Gregson

Clive Gregson

Clive Gregson returns to AMC displaying the songwriting craft that has impressed music industry giants, critics and discerning listeners alike. 

Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu

‘Absolutely incredible’ (Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 4). 

Joseph Martyn: Songs from the Wolf Cabin, EP Launch with Guests

Joseph Martyn: Songs from the Wolf Cabin, EP Launch with Guests

Joseph is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe to launch a new EP! This time with a special extended music extravaganza! Along with the new Songs from the Wolf Cabin EP, recorded at t… 

Beyond the Blue – Songs Inspired by the Poems of Donna Ashworth

Beyond the Blue – Songs Inspired by the Poems of Donna Ashworth

Singer-songwriters Nina Blaszczyk and Phil Baggaley bring you a collection of beautiful original songs inspired by the poems of Donna Ashworth. 

Lullaby for Two

Lullaby for Two

Lullaby for Two. 

Alastair Savage: Scots Fiddle Old and New

Alastair Savage: Scots Fiddle Old and New

Alastair returns to the magical Canongate Kirk for a special celebration of the Scottish fiddle tradition, featuring a stellar cast of top performers. 

Hoolet

Hoolet

They’re back! The fabulous Hoolet are in flight once more for this year’s Fringe. 

Flichterin' Duo

Flichterin' Duo

This harp and viola duo – unusual within Scottish traditional music – has toured Scotland as part of their larger ensemble and is now bringing their more intimate sound to the … 

North Sea Gas: In Concert

North Sea Gas: In Concert

You don’t know North Sea Gas?! Where have you been? Over four decades touring around the world with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. 

Billy Jones' 77 Sunsets Trip

Billy Jones' 77 Sunsets Trip

Scottish singer-songwriter, based in Sweden, back home again. 

Celtic Harp Music with Harriet Earis

Celtic Harp Music with Harriet Earis

A lively, foot-tapping concert of Welsh, Irish and Scottish harp music from one of Europe’s finest exponents of the Celtic harp. 

Songs for the Breathing Walls

Songs for the Breathing Walls

Lenka Lichtenberg loves to sing in sacred spaces. 

Sean Lomas

Sean Lomas

The 22-year-old Essex based singer-songwriter is excited to perform and tell the stories behind his songs through an intimate acoustic show. 

The Showhawk Duo: Eat. Sleep. Acoustic Rave. Repeat!

The Showhawk Duo: Eat. Sleep. Acoustic Rave. Repeat!

Celebrating 10 years of the Showhawk Duo. 

Kim Edgar: Songs of Hope

Kim Edgar: Songs of Hope

Acclaimed Edinburgh-based songwriter Kim Edgar performs an uplifting evening of songs inspiring hope. 

Kim Edgar: Songs of Hope Singing Workshop

Kim Edgar: Songs of Hope Singing Workshop

Join Kim Edgar, an experienced choir leader and acclaimed songwriter, to form a scratch choir to learn and perform uplifting, inspiring songs in Kim’s Songs Of Hope concert (7-9p… 

Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show

Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show

Back by popular demand, the self-taught and self-proclaimed David Munrow of punk brings his Early Music Show to the beautiful surroundings of St Cecilia’s Hall for the third time. 

Guitar Recital: In the Nature of Materials

Guitar Recital: In the Nature of Materials

A musical portrait of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. 

Songs Without Words

Songs Without Words

Two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists, Simon Kempston (‘a master of fingerstyle guitar’ (Scotsman)) and Paul Tasker (‘one of the leading guitarists of his generation’ (Mav… 

5 Nights in Harperspace

5 Nights in Harperspace

Acclaimed guitarist/singer/songwriter and double Herald Angel Award winner returns to Edinburgh’s Jazz Bar and plays from his extensive back catalogue over five nights. 

Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon

Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon

Returning to the Jazz Bar for the sixth year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double-bass duo Malt and Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last 100 years. 

Nick’s Daughter

Nick’s Daughter

Writer of international hit song The Flame (Cheap Trick), Nick Graham and stellar vocalist Livi Graham present their unique and entertaining father/daughter duo. 

Acoustic Blues and Roots

Acoustic Blues and Roots

Following successful shows in 2021, 2022 and 2023, Scottish blues singer/guitarist Derek Smith (Main Street Blues) returns to the Jazz Bar to perform his new show of authentic, up-… 

The Seventh Season

The Seventh Season

What’s the English for ‘Winter is Jealous of the Flowers?’ A word not found in our language, a season between winter and spring: flowers have bloomed but the cold returns. 

Ukrainian Festival

Ukrainian Festival

The Ukrainian community has left its cultural mark on Scotland for generations, none more so than the displaced families who have settled temporarily in Scotland since 2022 after R… 

When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon

When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon

Influenced by the meeting of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists. 

Sitting on a Cornflake: Songs of Lennon and McCartney

Sitting on a Cornflake: Songs of Lennon and McCartney

Influenced by the songwriting of Lennon and McCartney, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists from their Beatles and s… 

Gone Native

Gone Native

Two native singer-songwriters return to the Fringe with their five-star sell-out show featuring original and traditional songs of Edinburgh and Scotland. 

Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World

Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World

Bob Marley is often overlooked when listing the great freedom fighters of our time. 

Festival Music Nights

Festival Music Nights

Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, cavort to classics and experience electropop with our cherry-picked musical assortment. 

3300 Miles: New Jersey to Edinburgh – A Transatlantic Songwriters' Circle

3300 Miles: New Jersey to Edinburgh – A Transatlantic Songwriters' Circle

Songwriting performers Dan Sheehan (USA), Seán McLaughlin and Fifidiny (Scotland) perform and tell the stories behind their songs in a song-circle setup, taking turns while onstag… 

Acoustic McCartney

Acoustic McCartney

One voice, one guitar – Fringe sell-out award-winner Gus Boyd returns to AMC (the scene of his earlier award-winning shows). 

Alastair Savage and Alice Allen: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair Savage and Alice Allen: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair completes his unique and varied festival programme this year alongside one of the country’s foremost talents in the contemporary folk-music scene, featuring music from Sco… 

Acoustic Sting

Acoustic Sting

After sell-out shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe between 2016 – 2019, Gus Boyd returns to the touring circuit with a new show performing again totally live, songs from The Polic… 

Gardyloo!

Gardyloo!

East Lothian folk singer, George Machray writes songs about the towns, villages and characters in and around Edinburgh with themes varying from the humorous to the serious. 

Romy Wymer

Romy Wymer

‘Brand-new music for a very old instrument’ – after her Fringe debut last year, harp player and composer Romy Wymer is back with a show full of tunes about the mundane joys of li… 

Sako Wana

Sako Wana

With the colourful music of Sako Wana’s griot heritage, he invites various influences on to the same stage offering a fiery groove that takes the audience on a festive journey to W… 

Archie Fisher

Archie Fisher

‘One of Britain’s finest song interpreters’ (SingOut. 

Stephanie Staples in Concert – Record Release Show

Stephanie Staples in Concert – Record Release Show

Nashville-based international singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples has shared her passionate and contemplative music for over two decades, performing all over the world. 

Curmudgeon: Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon: Scottish Folk Music

Sold out at AMC 2022! Curmudgeon are an Edinburgh based trio who play (mostly) Scots songs and tune sets and are popular Fringe regulars at the AMC. 

Jez Lowe and Andy May – Songs, Strings and Small-pipes

Jez Lowe and Andy May – Songs, Strings and Small-pipes

Songs and tunes from North-East England, from award-winning songwriter and author Jez Lowe and his long-time musical collaborator and leading Northumbrian piper and pianist Andy Ma… 

Claude Bourbon

Claude Bourbon

Ready for a unique, talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances taking blues, Spanish and Mi… 

Steve Tilston

Steve Tilston

An intimate evening of music, featuring his own critically acclaimed award-winning songs alongside unique settings of popular folksongs. 

Broken Instruments

Broken Instruments

Broken Instruments was inspired by the book Violins of Hope by James A Grymes. 

Grimes, Krieger and Hughes

Grimes, Krieger and Hughes

Three of NE England’s finest musicians have got together to ‘play hooky’ from their musical day jobs and play the music they love. 

Siskin Green

Siskin Green

Siskin Green are a contemporary Scottish folk trio, drawing on themes of faith, feminism and justice. 

Maddie Carpenter and Melodies Unveiled: Celebrating Female Songwriters Across Time

Maddie Carpenter and Melodies Unveiled: Celebrating Female Songwriters Across Time

Maddie Carpenter, a pop Americana artist deeply inspired by the sun-soaked landscapes of California, brings her own enchanting songwriting to the forefront alongside a tribute to f… 

Alastair Savage: Scots Fiddle Old and New

Alastair Savage: Scots Fiddle Old and New

This year, celebrating his 50th birthday, one of Scotland’s leading fiddle exponents presents an extra-special journey of classic folk music accompanied by his closest collaborator… 

Paper Sparrows

Paper Sparrows

Paper Sparrows are an alt-folk trio whose distinctive sound centres on twin acoustic guitars. 

Between the Lines: Music, Poetry and the Spaces Between

Between the Lines: Music, Poetry and the Spaces Between

Nicola Burnett Smith, together with her ensemble of actor-musicians, explores how the written word can ignite and inspire musical composition. 

Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu is an award-winning singer/songwriter and harpist who offers ethereal music intertwined with salty tales from her life as a Navigational Officer on ships. 

Roshven

Roshven

Òrain agus port no dhà aig cèilidh còmhla ri Raghnall agus Ailean – join Ronald and Allan MacDonald (and friends) for a cèilidh of Gaelic, Scottish, and Irish tunes and song… 

Bach, Handel and Mozart

Bach, Handel and Mozart

The Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh return to the beautiful surroundings of Canongate Kirk for their tenth Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

If I Had Wings

If I Had Wings

Nominated for Best Composer in the Fringe (MTM: UK awards) for Sailing to Tomorrow a musical tale of the Highland Clearances, (2007), Peter D Robinson brings an intimate collection… 

The Quiggs

The Quiggs

The Scottish/Danish folk duo are back at the AMC for an hour of the best of folksong and fine singing. 

Cello and Piano

Cello and Piano

These London-based performers team up again this year to perform a programme of music for cello and piano by Boccherini, Schumann and Richard Strauss. 

Prelude and Gigue

Prelude and Gigue

This talented London-based cellist performs the Preludes and Gigues from all the Bach Cello Suites in one lunchtime recital, in the stunning surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Church. 

The Willow Trio

The Willow Trio

The Willow Trio, consisting of harpists Sophie Rocks, Sam MacAdam and Romy Wymer, presents a programme of Gaelic music and original compositions alongside selections from their lat… 

Clive Gregson

Clive Gregson

Clive Gregson returns to AMC, displaying the songwriting craft that has impressed music industry giants, critics and discerning listeners alike. 

Scottish Traditional Music – Old and New

Scottish Traditional Music – Old and New

Come and enjoy our blend of Scottish traditional instruments! In decades of developing our sound we’ve brought together fiddles, concertina, clarsach, wire-strung harp, flute, smal… 

Genesis Performance Nights

Genesis Performance Nights

The Genesis Studio Edinburgh will showcase local musical talent with up to three musical performances on 15th, 17th, 19th and 20th August. 

Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon

Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon

Returning to the Jazz Bar for the fifth year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double bass duo Malt and Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last 100 years. 

Tom Clelland accompanied by Wendy Weatherby

Tom Clelland accompanied by Wendy Weatherby

An evening of Tom’s songs accompanied by Wendy Weatherby on cello/bass. 

Bach Cello Suites

Bach Cello Suites

This talented London-based cellist returns to the Fringe to give her annual recital of all the Bach Cello Suites over three consecutive days. 

Bach and Brahms

Bach and Brahms

Join this talented London-based cello/piano duo as they perform, in their second visit to the Fringe together, a series of three consecutive concerts of Sonatas by these musical gi… 

Dougie Mackenzie and Brian Miller

Dougie Mackenzie and Brian Miller

Dougie is a fine singer, drawn to Scots ballad language and the stories it carries to us from the past. 

Bach and Vivaldi

Bach and Vivaldi

The Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh return to the beautiful and historic surroundings of Canongate Kirk for their tenth Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Maggie Holland

Maggie Holland

Maggie Holland has been playing music for over 50 years in several bands but latterly solo. 

Hoolet

Hoolet

They’re back! The fabulous Hoolet are in flight once more for this year’s Fringe at AMC. 

North Sea Gas

North Sea Gas

Once again North Sea Gas will take to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Bruce Davies: The Times They Are A-Changin'

Bruce Davies: The Times They Are A-Changin'

Great folk songs of the 60s from Paxton, Dylan, Mitchell, Lightfoot, Collins, Baez, Denver, Simon and more from the Other Great American Songbook. 

Riddell Fiddles on Tour

Riddell Fiddles on Tour

Riddell Fiddles, a Scottish Borders based traditional music group, have spent the past two decades spreading their own particular brand of musical mayhem around Scotland and the re… 

Paul Brown Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein

Paul Brown Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein

Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote some of the finest songs for a golden age of musical theatre. 

Richard Michael Plays The Great American Songbook

Richard Michael Plays The Great American Songbook

Pianist Richard Michael delves into the music of Gershwin, Porter, Bacharach and Brubeck demonstrating his virtuosic piano playing with unique insights into some of the finest song… 

Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show

Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show

Renowned punk poet and multi-instrumentalist Attila the Stockbroker has loved early music ever since he grabbed a recorder aged about 8. 

Celticana: Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie

Celticana: Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie

‘Spider’s harmonica emotes the feelings that emerge from the lyrics and music of Steve. 

Kenny Young and the Eggplants

Kenny Young and the Eggplants

Claiming to be from Brooklyn (but possibly from another galaxy altogether), the Eggplants perform folk-and-roll songs about giant squirrels, aliens, malevolent washing machines and… 

Paul Brown Sings Andy Williams

Paul Brown Sings Andy Williams

Andy Williams was one of the world’s greatest light music entertainers and, in celebration of his legacy, Paul performs many of Andy’s biggest hits. 

Alastair Savage and Laurence Wilson: From Ayrshire to Orkney

Alastair Savage and Laurence Wilson: From Ayrshire to Orkney

This year, celebrating his 50th birthday, Alastair presents a unique series of concerts highlighting the various strands of the Scots fiddle tradition and his own diverse musical c… 

5 Nights in Harperspace

5 Nights in Harperspace

‘Betjemen with a guitar’ (Guitarist Magazine). 

Emotion Farming: How To Farm Humans

Emotion Farming: How To Farm Humans

From Australian X Factor to the stages of Edinburgh, Frankie Stone is opening her Emotion Farm to teach about the power of emotions and how changing the sound of your voice can cha… 

Brewhemia Carnivale!

Brewhemia Carnivale!

Live music throughout the night headlined by Ariella, bringing the Miami party to Brewhemia’s Beer Palace. A midweek pick-me-up packed with powerhouse vocals and Latin flavour. 

David Vernon and Dick Lee

David Vernon and Dick Lee

This brilliant accordion and clarinet duo perform an eclectic mix of music with infectious enjoyment - French, jazz, Jewish, traditional, Balkan, tango, etc. 

Beach Boys Sounds

Beach Boys Sounds

The UK’s leading Beach Boys tribute act The Beached Boys returns by popular demand to the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Acoustic Blues and Roots

Acoustic Blues and Roots

Following sell-out Fringe shows in 2022, acclaimed Scottish blues singer/guitarist Derek Smith (Main Street Blues and Whisky Road), is back at the Jazz Bar to perform his authentic… 

The Blue Hour

The Blue Hour

Peaks and Valleys is a 3-4 piece band, performing original music in an intimate pub basement setting. 

Blues Guitar Duo – Hot Tin Roof

Blues Guitar Duo – Hot Tin Roof

Popular Edinburgh-based guitar duo Hot Tin Roof play original bluesy tunes and well known blues covers, featuring Andy Challen on acoustic guitar/vocal and Gavin Jack on electric g… 

Bridges Between Worlds

Bridges Between Worlds

Alafia ensemble aims to build bridges between worlds of sound. 

Amalgamando

Amalgamando

Alafia Ensemble play music from their upcoming album. 

The Carole King and James Taylor Story

The Carole King and James Taylor Story

This nostalgic journey through the lives and careers of music legends Carole King and James Taylor is a masterpiece. 

When Judas Met John – Songs of Dylan and Lennon

When Judas Met John – Songs of Dylan and Lennon

Influenced by the meeting of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists. 

Festival Folk at the Oak

Festival Folk at the Oak

18 nights of the best in folk and acoustic music entertainment showcasing a different act each night. Seating is limited so book early to save disappointment. 

You Can't Win Every Time

You Can't Win Every Time

Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic songs and music. 

Gone Native

Gone Native

Two native singer/songwriters return to the Fringe with their five-star, sell-out show featuring original and traditional songs of Edinburgh and Scotland. 

Great Women of Folk

Great Women of Folk

Elsa McTaggart, a true folk musician and singer/songwriter in every sense of the word, has waited a long time to finally present this stunning show. 

Climb

Climb

A guitar, microphone and stool wait expectantly on an empty stage. 

The Showhawk Duo – Now That's What I Call Acoustic Rave

The Showhawk Duo – Now That's What I Call Acoustic Rave

Young British guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright, together known as The Showhawk Duo, have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guita… 

Adele Still Someone Like Me

Adele Still Someone Like Me

Sarah Borges returns after her sell-out 2022 Fringe with Adele Still Someone Like Me. 

Songs Without Words

Songs Without Words

Two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists, Simon Kempston (‘a master of fingerstyle guitar’ (Scotsman)) and Paul Tasker (‘one of the leading guitarists of his generation’ (Mav… 

Elvis

Elvis

Oliver Harris returns to delight his fans with a full programme of the great Elvis Presley’s songs. 

Festival Music Nights

Festival Music Nights

Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, cavort to classics and experience electropop with our cherry-picked musical assortment. 

Footstomping Live Scottish Music

Footstomping Live Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning Whiski Bar and restaurant for a vibrant foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at Whiski Bar during August. 

The Strange Valentines

The Strange Valentines

The Nova Scotian folk duo blend acoustic instrumentation and their signature stunning two-part harmonies to tell provocative stories, choosing modern tales of human experience, as … 

Music for the Festival

Music for the Festival

Newtongrange Silver Band is a traditional mining village brass band from the outskirts of Edinburgh, but their repertoire is far from traditional. 

Auf Wiedersehen, Me Duck

Auf Wiedersehen, Me Duck

With their unique onstage-chemistry and widely praised harmonies, the Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer combine their beautifully written songs with traditional and con… 

Acoustic Sting

Acoustic Sting

After three sell-out shows at the Fringe (AMC 2016/2017/2018), Gus Boyd returns to the touring circuit with a brand new show performing songs from Police and Sting’s solo albums. 

Acoustic Mac

Acoustic Mac

Unique! One night only! Europe’s only acoustic show of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album in its entirety. 

The Willow Trio

The Willow Trio

The Willow Trio, three clarsach players – Sophie Rocks, Sam MacAdam, Romy Wymer – present Gaelic music and original new work. 

Acoustic Beatles

Acoustic Beatles

Edinburgh Festival Fringe award-winning (four sold-out shows) acoustic duo, The Boyds, perform their 55-minute show of all the best of the fab four. 

Acoustic Eagles

Acoustic Eagles

Another show from the award-winning Edinburgh Fringe duo, The Boyds. 

The Quiggs

The Quiggs

The Scottish/Danish folk duo are back at the AMC for an hour of the best of folksong and fine singing. 

Claude Bourbon: Progressive Blues

Claude Bourbon: Progressive Blues

Ready for a unique, talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish and… 

Piper's Lonnen

Piper's Lonnen

Official book launch. 

Curmudgeon Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon are an Edinburgh-based trio who play (mostly) Scots songs and tune sets and are popular Fringe regulars at the AMC. 

The Music of Trees

The Music of Trees

Join Geoff Robb, winner of the 2018 Brighton Fringe Live Music Award, for an evening of magical storytelling and guitar mastery that promises to transport you into the forest. 

Dancing on the Edge of Blue and Green

Dancing on the Edge of Blue and Green

A concert of new music for solo piano. 

Guitar Recital by Stephen Morrison: American Suites

Guitar Recital by Stephen Morrison: American Suites

A beautifully melodic, rich programme of universally loved music: Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Suite Populaire Bresilienne and Sublime arrangements of classic George Gershwin songs by local… 

Wreckage

Wreckage

Gangs of London star Andrew Laithwaite returns to the Fringe for the first time in a decade for his singer-songwriter debut as Laith Andrews, in an intimate journey of love and los… 

N'zrama Show

N'zrama Show

N’zrama presents exuberant, vibrant, energetic and lively performances of traditional and contemporary dance from several regions of West Africa’s Ivory Coast. 

Colin Clyne

Colin Clyne

Internationally acclaimed award-winning singer-songwriter Colin Clyne has a remarkable way of cutting straight through to the heart of his listeners’ emotions. 

Billy Jones: Solo

Billy Jones: Solo

Scottish singer/songwriter based in Sweden, finally back home. 

Alastair Savage: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair Savage: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair is an award-winning Scots fiddle player who has performed folk and classical music throughout the world to critical acclaim. 

Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu is a singer/songwriter and Celtic harpist from Inverclyde. 

Sing Me a Song (Songs of Scotland and Scots Around the World)

Sing Me a Song (Songs of Scotland and Scots Around the World)

Traditional and contemporary songs that take you on a musical journey through Scotland and beyond from ‘one of Scotland’s best singers’ (Tom Paxton). 

Archie Fisher

Archie Fisher

‘One of Britain’s finest song interpreters’ (Sing Out!). 

Phamie Gow: Harp Originals

Phamie Gow: Harp Originals

One of Scotland’s most gifted and versatile composer/performers, internationally celebrated multi-instrumentalist and singer Phamie Gow offers a rare chance to listen close-up as s… 

Bach, Handel, Vivaldi

Bach, Handel, Vivaldi

The Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh return to Canongate Kirk for their ninth Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a baroque programme of Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. 

Taylor & Leigh's Country Blues Night

Taylor & Leigh's Country Blues Night

Taylor & Leigh return to the festival with blisteringly hot country blues. 

Dean Friedman – American Lullaby

Dean Friedman – American Lullaby

Every song a classic! Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hit… 

Dom Prag

Dom Prag

Dom, who released his superb second album, Needle and Thread, produced by Phil Beer, in the Spring, is ‘A rising star on the folk circuit’ (Folking. 

Clive Gregson

Clive Gregson

Clive Gregson returns to AMC displaying the songwriting craft that has impressed music industry giants, critics and discerning listeners alike. 

Paul Brown Sings Andy Williams

Paul Brown Sings Andy Williams

Paul Brown Sings Andy Williams is a solo acoustic concert showcasing many of Andy Williams’ greatest hits. 

Frank Foucault: Songs

Frank Foucault: Songs

Frank Foucault is a serious musician now. 

Nick Harper – Phantastes

Nick Harper – Phantastes

Acclaimed guitarist/singer and double Edinburgh Fringe award winner plays emotionally charged songs on solo electric guitar inspired by Scottish author George MacDonald’s seminal a… 

Brack 'n' File Revisited

Brack 'n' File Revisited

Returning for their seventh year at the Fringe, and celebrating 10 years together, the band features the amazing voices of grandmother (Maureen Brack) and granddaughter (Amy Bailli… 

Wreckage

Wreckage

Gangs of London star Andrew Laithwaite returns to the Fringe for the first time in a decade for his singer-songwriter debut as Laith Andrews, in an intimate journey of love and los… 

Dougie Mackenzie and Brian Miller

Dougie Mackenzie and Brian Miller

Dougie is a fine traditional singer, drawn to Scots ballad language and the stories it carries to us from the past. 

Hoolet

Hoolet

Take an old rocker, a princess of traditional music, an exquisite classical violinist and what do you get? Hoolet! Yes, this fabulous group are in flight again for this year’s Frin… 

North Sea Gas: In Concert

North Sea Gas: In Concert

North Sea Gas are a much-travelled professional trio. 

Folk and Americana: From Scotland and the Heart

Folk and Americana: From Scotland and the Heart

‘The voice of Charlie Harrigan is one of rough silk enhanced by a gracious sentimental charm’ (LiverpoolSoundandVision. 

Poems, Prayers and Promises: The John Denver Story

Poems, Prayers and Promises: The John Denver Story

A celebration of the life and songs of one of the most influential performers and humanitarians of the 1970s. 

Alastair Savage – Scots Fiddle Old and New

Alastair Savage – Scots Fiddle Old and New

One of Scotland’s leading fiddle exponents returns to the wonderful Canongate Kirk with a spectacular line-up and new 2022 album release. 

Jeremy Dion

Jeremy Dion

Award-winning singer/songwriter Jeremy Dion makes his Fringe debut! All the way from Boulder, Colorado, Jeremy is known for his passionate performances, insightful lyrics, and mast… 

Auld Toon Shuffle

Auld Toon Shuffle

Traditional Scottish song with guitar, harmonicas, harmony and heart. 

Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Quartet

Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Quartet

Stephane Grappelli-style violinist Alex Yellowlees, virtuoso guitarists Ged Brockie and Mike Nisbet and wonderful double bassist Kenny Ellis. 

Linda Moylan

Linda Moylan

The London-based, Irish-born natural singer, songwriter and storyteller debuts at AMC2022. 

Jack Badcock

Jack Badcock

Veteran performer, singer and guitarist, Jack Badcock, toured extensively on four continents, predominantly as frontman and founding member of renowned world-folk band Dallahan. 

Donald WG Lindsay

Donald WG Lindsay

Best known as the developer of the innovative Lindsay System which extends the range of the Scottish smallpipes from one octave to three, Donald WG Lindsay returns to Scotland this… 

Romy Wymer

Romy Wymer

Up-and-coming harpist Romy Wymer presents captivating, solo compositions, traditional tunes from Scotland and Netherlands in her Fringe/AMC debut. 

When Judas Met John – Songs of Dylan and Lennon

When Judas Met John – Songs of Dylan and Lennon

Influenced by the meeting of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists. 

Sitting on a Cornflake – Songs of Lennon and McCartney

Sitting on a Cornflake – Songs of Lennon and McCartney

Influenced by the songwriting of Lennon and McCartney, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists from their Beatles and s… 

Afternoon Acoustic Blues

Afternoon Acoustic Blues

Following their sell-out Fringe shows from 2018 / 2019, Whisky Road are back to perform their latest acoustic blues show at The Jazz Bar. 

Folksville at the Fringe

Folksville at the Fringe

Edinburgh’s favourite folk music night returns, packed with outstanding singer-songwriters, acoustic musicians and poets. 

A Century of Swing

A Century of Swing

Red-hot originals and ice-cool classics as Scotland’s native guitar/vocal legend (‘Electrifying’ **** (ThreeWeeks)) presents unique acoustic arrangements from the 20th-century so… 

sanni-leena

sanni-leena

Jazz, pop, classics. 

Beach Boys Sounds

Beach Boys Sounds

The UK’s leading Beach Boys tribute act The Beached Boys comes to the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Free Fringe Music – Live at Southpour

Free Fringe Music – Live at Southpour

Join us for free music every Saturday night during the Fringe at Southpour with great acoustic artists playing great pop covers.  

The McTaggart Family: Celtic Gospel

The McTaggart Family: Celtic Gospel

From a dream over 25 years ago, it has been a long journey! The time has finally come that a number of the eleven McTaggart Siblings are now in a position to sing from the same pag… 

After the World Stood Still

After the World Stood Still

Boiler suits, beanies and a barrow! That’s what was waiting for this musical duo when lockdown hit! From a sunny party land in Gran Canaria to the cold, wet, windy Western Isles … 

Festival Folk at the Oak

Festival Folk at the Oak

Festival Folk at the Oak. 

Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon

Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon

Returning to the Jazz Bar for the fourth year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double bass duo Malt & Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last one hundred years… 

Songs Without Words

Songs Without Words

Two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists, Simon Kempston, ‘a master of fingerstyle guitar’ (Scotsman), and Paul Tasker, ‘one of the leading guitarists of his generation’ (Mav… 

Simon Kempston

Simon Kempston

Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic folk/blues songs and… 

Pianodrome Free Lunchtime Concerts

Pianodrome Free Lunchtime Concerts

Drop in daily to enjoy emerging and established artists playing for free at our specially curated lunchtime concerts. 

Pianodrome Live

Pianodrome Live

Pianodrome Live is back – each night of the Fringe we showcase local and international acts, sharing uniquely intimate performances with you in our bespoke, in-the-round amphithe… 

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Golf Tavern

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Golf Tavern

Join us for a huge selection of free music every Friday and Saturday night during the Fringe at The Golf Tavern with different rock/pop cover bands with a great selection of music … 

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Granary

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Granary

Join us for free music every Friday night during the Fringe at The Granary with our house musician playing great acoustic pop covers.  

Wreckage

Wreckage

Gangs of London star Andrew Laithwaite returns to the Fringe for the first time in a decade for his singer-songwriter debut as Laith Andrews, in an intimate journey of love and los… 

Festival Music Nights

Festival Music Nights

Discover new artists from around the world! Come and enjoy the warmth of the world through a hand-picked selection of of bands, singers and instrumentalists, and soak up their soun… 

Identity

Identity

With a highly experienced team behind this production it is no wonder that Identity by CTC COMPANY at Greenside, Infirmary St. 

Dean Friedman – Songs for Grownups

Dean Friedman – Songs for Grownups

Dean Friedman is currently playing his fourth year running in the Apex Hotel in Grassmarket, although he has been performing at the Edinburgh Fringe for years before that. 

Séance

Séance

Theatre today increasingly falls into one of two broad camps. 

Google Drive

Google Drive

When choosing the most appropriate art form to explain statistical significance, Dan Attfield settled on hip-hop as having the most educational value. 

Nick Harper

Nick Harper

Nick Harper is a great guitarist and a good singer, but a middling lyricist. 

Music of Dowland, Purcell and the Stuarts

Music of Dowland, Purcell and the Stuarts

Countertenor James Laing, theorbo player James Akers and bass violist Susanna Pell’s hour long feast of Dowland was one of the most spectacular concerts I have attended in a whil… 

Folk at the Fringe

Folk at the Fringe

We walk down into the stone basement of the Royal Oak; a tiny room, space for a couple of performers and a crowd of about thirty, all crammed in. 

Gone Native

Gone Native

Gone Native is made up of two Scottish musicians, Kevin Gore and Bobby Nicholson, who decided that there wasn’t enough of a local presence at the Fringe. 

The James Taylor Story

The James Taylor Story

This educational, charming piece on an American folk-rock visionary is fittingly presented by an up-and-coming sensation of the same genre, Dan Clews. 

Simon & Garfunkel: Through The Years

Simon & Garfunkel: Through The Years

Pulling up a stool in front of the intimate, softly lit stage down in the basement of Komedia, reminiscent of so many NYC music venues, the audience and I settled in to enjoy the… 

Nick Harper

Nick Harper

As the son of legendary folk-rock star Roy Harper, and one-time member of New Wave pop band Squeeze, Nick has a lot to live up to. 

Simon and Garfunkel – Through the Years

Simon and Garfunkel – Through the Years

Dan Haynes and Pete Richards of Bookends have returned to the Fringe to once again give us their mesmerising renditions of some of Simon and Garfunkel’s most beloved songs. 

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