The Grammy-winning jazz bassist returns with her ensemble The Cookout for an energy-filled concert.
Piano minimalist Joep Beving and electronic innovator Maarten Vos collide in an enchanting fusion of classical artistry and avant-garde experimentation.
The didgeridoo virtuoso and composer combines Indigenous musical traditions with rock and classical influences.
This frontierless quartet fuses neoclassical, jazz and West African kora music with infectious energy.
Ancient traditions meet musical innovation as the Aga Khan Master Musicians join forces with two European musical visionaries.
Middle Eastern rhythms merge with live painting in a reflective and mindful performance blending ancient wisdom with contemporary expression.
Joined by Jasser Haj Youssef on viola d’amore, Yahya Hussein Abdallah invites you to a captivating recital of Eastern literature exploring faith, belief and spirituality.
Come on a musical journey encompassing two celtic traditions from Irish fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhriain and Welsh harpist Catrin Finch.
Visual culture’s power to shape history drives this gripping conversation on race and representation.
Norwegian trio Østerlide transport you to the deepest tundra with their thrillingly reimagined folk melodies.
Experience the American composer transform The Hub with her modern electronica.
Pick the repertoire in this unrehearsed performance featuring emerging musicians and professionals.
Seasoned pros and fresh talent collide in an electrifying late-night jazz jam where improvisation leads the way.
Dive into Scottish trad music with the Celtic supergroup.
Djembe virtuoso Sidiki Dembele leads his ensemble in an exploration of West African drumming rhythms.
Sharp wit and fearless thinking fuel a lively debate on intellectual inquiry.
Experience an intoxicating blend of tango, klezmer and jazz from this new trio of award-winning musicians.
This Polish string ensemble ignites fast-paced folk music with classical mastery.
Scottish singer-songwriter Kathryn Joseph brings her meditative vocals and rhythmic piano to a late night at The Hub.
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The musical maverick and saxophonist creates a fusion of raw improvisation and political passion.
Catch a glimpse at the future of classical music as clarinettist Mark Simpson guides up-and-coming woodwind musicians.
Share your dreams and shape the music in this intimate concert inspired by Claude Debussy’s Rêverie.
Join Hungarian violin legend Roby Lakatos as he ignites The Hub with his eclectic improvisations that blend classical, folk and his own musical style.
The power of creative defiance comes alive in this debate on what it means to be an artist today.
Violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti launches the International Festival with a star-studded concert.
The Scottish quintet returns to the International Festival with their euphoric arrangements of traditional folk tunes.
Composer and award-winning bassist Endea Owens and her dazzling sextet, The Cookout, close The Hub series.
Award-winning Irish band Goitse sets The Hub ablaze with their spectacular new compositions combined with age-old traditional tunes.
Estonian and Scottish music traditions converge for a night of piping and jazz improvisation at The Hub.
Enter the hypnotic world of Scott Silven, the Scottish illusionist inspired by the landscape of his childhood.
Brass players on the cusp of their careers perform with their musical role models on stage.
World-leading pipa player Wu Man unveils the magic of traditional Chinese music.
Encounter the rich musical traditions of Egypt and the Levant with Mustafa Said.
Experience the vocal versatility of Thomas Quasthoff, the German bass-baritone who swapped classical for jazz.
Violist Jennifer Stumm and violinist Yura Lee assemble an electrifying cohort of up-and-coming musicians.
Charismatic jazz musician Domo Branch returns to The Hub for a night of original music and improvisation.
Specialising in unearthing tunes and melodies from Wales’s past, folk trio VRï creates toe-tapping rhythms with elegant finesse.
Guest curators create a mixed bill of music and inspired conversation, featuring handpicked artists from the International Festival programme.
Revel in popular Brazilian music with the São Paulo-based collective Ilumina, as part of their International Festival residency.
Discover the sound of traditional Kyrgyz instruments – from the jaw harp to the two-stringed fiddle – all enhanced by melodious vocals.
Vocalist Peni Candra Rini sings to traditional percussion from her native Indonesia.
Be uplifted by the Scottish supergroup’s self-penned tunes and their invigorating blend of traditional and modern instruments.
Fèis Rois’ Ceilidh Trail celebrates their 25th anniversary with traditional music played by professional young musicians.
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Hamilton de Holanda stages a vibrant union of Brazilian choro and contemporary jazz.
Guest curators create a mixed bill of music and inspired conversation, featuring handpicked artists from the International Festival programme.
The Leonore Piano Trio mentors last year’s rising stars of classical music.
Sidiki Dembele’s furthers the mission of his griot ancestors, with captivating drumming rituals from West Africa.
Soumik Datta introduces the International Festival to the sounds of the ancient sarod.
Kick off your International Festival in style with Festival Director Nicola Benedetti and handpicked music icons.
Scottish Highland and Island musical traditions collide with brand-new compositions by folk band Breabach.
Nai Barghouti is joined by her quartet for a life-affirming, jazz-infused musical feast that showcases a dizzying depth of international influences.
The singer and qanun player join forces for a globe-trotting performance showcasing their ability to create something wholly new from diverse musical influences.
Join us at The Hub to delve into the music and story of Richard Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser, ahead of its concert performance at the Usher Hall.
The 2022 winners of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition appear with a compelling programme of deeply personal compositions.
One of the most exciting jazz artists emerging today takes to The Hub stage following acclaimed performances with the likes of Diana Ross, Solange and Jon Baptiste.
The creatives behind this year’s production of Life is a Dream discuss working across different languages and cultures.
Don’t miss the world premiere of a new work from composer and bassist Endea Owens, performing with her acclaimed sextet.
The cellist performs a solo recital showcasing the full depth and breadth of his musical influences, including some pieces composed by Selaocoe himself.
Listen to iconic recorded pieces from the orchestra’s journey through Venezuela’s social action music programme, El Sistema.
Join author Dina Nayeri and cultural development specialist Fairouz Nishanova in a discussion on listening to different perspectives.
Exceptional young musicians from the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela come together for a chamber concert in the relaxed setting of The Hub.
Five musicians celebrate music from the famous Silk Road trading route that stretched from Cairo to Beijing.
Five musicians perform a range of contemporary pieces from Middle Eastern and Asian cultures, including their own compositions and arrangements.
Dame Evelyn Glennie discusses her extraordinary musical journey and the challenges and rewards of life as a professional musician.
Join jazz drummer and composer Domo Branch for an open jam at The Hub.
Experience moving African American spirituals in a collective listening experience presented by drummer, composer and educator Domo Branch.
Principal musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra perform this 20th-century masterpiece.
Join composer, DJ and producer Matthew Herbert for a discussion on his approach to musical innovation.
Award-winning poet Jackie Kay and British-Iranian artist Fari Bradley discuss hope and creativity in the face of adversity.
Composer, cellist and singer Ayanna Witter-Johnson joins forces with the LSO Percussion Ensemble for a jazz-infused performance.
Join pianist Alexei Grynyuk for an up-close exploration of Rachmaninoff’s music.
Arnold Schoenberg’s string sextet Verklärte Nacht celebrates love at its most tender.
The neo-trad trio brings its innovative blend of Scottish traditional music and pop influences to The Hub.
National treasures Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham bring their trademark blend of great music and good humour to The Hub.
The violinist and composer performs music from her acclaimed first solo album, Hert, which draws musical and storytelling inspirations from her Orkney heritage.
Join Portuguese theatre director and director of Festival d’Avignon Tiago Rodrigues at The Hub in conversation with Jackie Wylie, artistic director of National Theatre of Scotlan…
Join award-winning absurdist performer Geoff Sobelle for an afternoon at The Hub.
This concert pays tribute to Mendelssohn’s love of music-making at home, with a repertoire of music designed to be heard in a relaxed, convivial setting.
Writer Nat McCleary joins director Johnny McKnight for an exploration of the themes behind their play Thrown.
Furiously fast-paced violin playing takes The Hub by storm as these legendary musicians present a dazzling showcase of Hungarian Gypsy folk.
Thomas Dunford’s handpicked ensemble of young early musicians combines exceptional virtuosity with a relaxed charm that has captivated audiences around the world.
Nigel Osborne OBE and Travis Alabanza come together for a discussion about the importance of community and connection.
Join Nicola Benedetti and artists from across the 2023 opening weekend for an evening of music celebrating community.
One of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters, Siobhan Miller, performs a preview night with her six-piece band at The Hub.
Liz Lochhead’s slick modern take on a sadly relevant ancient tale is brought to life with intelligent staging and a ferociously powerful central performance from Adura Onashile.
National Theatre of Scotland brings Liz Lochhead’s acclaimed adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy to Edinburgh.
What a difference a decade can make.