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Live music in Edinburgh

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in Edinburgh this week, from back rooms to arenas.

5 picks · updated 15 October

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Gareth Malone: Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth at the MoviesThu 15 October, 7:30pm · The Queen's HallShawn Colvin - Celebrating 30 years of A Few Small RepairsFri 16 October, 7:30pm · The Queen's Hall · From £35Foy Vance: The Wake World TourSat 17 October, 6:30pm · The Queen's Hall · From £42StarsailorSat 17 October · Usher HallSCO 2026-27: Max Richter+Thu 22 October · Usher Hall
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Live music in Edinburgh, answered

What are the best live music picks in Edinburgh?

Right now: Gareth Malone: Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth at the Movies, Shawn Colvin - Celebrating 30 years of A Few Small Repairs, Foy Vance: The Wake World Tour and Starsailor. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Edinburgh and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Edinburgh, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.