Fri 02 Feb 2018

Incinerator

Incinerator: Electro Disco

22:00 - 03:00

Deep in the basement, beneath the galleries and lecture theatres, something new fuels the boiler room and ancient generators. Strobe and haze through neon pipes ignite the Former Women’s Locker... [more]

Limited capacity

Thu 01 Feb 2018

NEHH presents... Liima

20:00 - 23:00

Liima was born as much of breaking old habits as building new habits, and their second album, ‘1982’, provides a masterclass in pushing beyond one’s established comfort zones.Here, amidst... [more]

Standing only. 27 stairs up to venue

Sat 27 Jan 2018

The Neil Mackenzie Memorial Ceilidh and Talks

17:30 - 19:00 (talks) 19:00 - 01:00 (Ceilidh)

A Burns weekend ceilidh in aid of The Neil Mackenzie Trust (SC046080) featuring the amazing  Dance Bandits.Burns themed food available by Gannet and Guga.Cash bar available from 7pm,... [more]

Fri 26 Jan 2018

NEHH presents... Rachel Sermanni + Jamie Sutherland

20:00-23:00

A live music event especially curated to fit with the themes of the Burns Unbroke festival. Folk-noir balladeer Rachel Sermanni's work has been described as ‘Stately, Poetic, Rooted in the... [more]

Standing only. 27 stairs up to venue

Sun 31 Dec 2017

Summerhall Presents

Massaoke Hogmanay Hootenanny

21:00-0300

Summerhall is joining the Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh this year with the greatest karaoke night there is - Massaoke. After becoming one of the hottest tickets at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe... [more]

Standing only. 27 stairs up to venue

Fri 22 Dec 2017

Massaoke's Club La La: Christmas Party

21:00 - 01:00

Massaoke brings a brilliant live band smashing out the ultimate Christmas anthems from Slade to Mariah to The Pogues; lyrics on a giant screen and a room full of party-goers singing and dancing their... [more]

Standing only. 27 stairs up to venue

Sat 16 Dec 2017

Lost Map presents...

Kid Canaveral's Christmas Baubles VIII

14:00 - 01:00

Live music + DJs, across multiple rooms, with your hosts Kid Canaveral!Lineup:Girl Ray The Surfing Magazines HQFU Emma Kupa Kid Canaveral + More... [more]

Standing only. Dissection Room is not wheelchair-user accessible.

Fri 15 Dec 2017

World Headquarters & Nat Turner Live

Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours': Performed by the Transatlantic Ensemble

19:00 - 23:00

scroll down to see the trailer movie!Fresh off the back of their outstanding, sell-out 2017 shows all across the UK, the amazing ‘Transatlantic Ensemble’ are at last coming to Edinburgh for... [more]

Standing only. 27 stairs up to venue

Wed 13 Dec 2017

Summerhall Singers

Summerhall Singers Winter Concert

19:30 - 20:30

Join the Summerhall Singers community choir for their annual Winter Concert. Expect an eclectic mix of songs and some sing-a-long Christmas Carols thrown into the mix (participation optional!). This... [more]

Sun 10 Dec 2017

Garlands Florist

Festive Wreath Workshop

12:00-13:00 / 14:00-15:00

We are so excited to be able to announce our newest addition to the Christmas Market this year.Summerhall have teamed up with Garlands Florist to host a Festive Wreath Workshop.Spend an hour... [more]

Not wheelchair-user accessible

Sat 02 Dec 2017

Orkestra Fiesta: Cafe Cabaret

12:00 - 16:00

To celebrate the end of a joyous 14 years as a performing band, Edinburgh's Orkestra del Sol present a Summerhall all-dayer! Part one is a family-friendly cabaret in the cafe for all ages - magical... [more]

Sat 02 Dec 2017

Orkestra Del Sol - The Final Show

19:00 - 01:00

Officially the last live show ever from Orkestra del Sol!Celebrating 14 joyous years of big-hearted, sun-soaked music, ridiculous stage antics and a penchant for polkas, Orkestra del Sol host an... [more]

Standing Only. Not wheelchair-user accessible.

Fri 01 Dec 2017

NEHH presents... Cold Turkey (Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit, Withered Hand, Hollie McNish + Michael Pedersen)

20:00 - 23:00

Cold Turkey is the debut outing of what may or may not evolve into an international touring show. There may or may not be a Q&A session. There will be a grand finale for which Hollie McNish is... [more]

Standing only. Not wheelchair-user accessible

Fri 01 Dec 2017

Winter Trad

Winter Trad 2017 - Ross Couper and Tom Oakes - Innes Watson - Kieran Munnelly

20:00 - 22:30 (Doors 19:30)

The main concert of this year's Winter Trad Festival features a multi-award winning line-up with hosts of the weekend, fiddle and guitar/flute duo Ross Couper and Tom Oakes (4 Stars, The Guardian and... [more]

Fri 01 Dec 2017

Rhythm Machine

Rhythm Machine

23:30-3:00

RHYTHM MACHINE ​- a night of peformance art and unboundaried dance music - ​returns to ​it's birthplace for it's final outing of 2017. Featuring artwork from Andy Grace Hayes and New-New... [more]

NO ENTRY AFTER 1:30am. Standing only. Not wheelchair-user accessible

Thu 30 Nov 2017

NEHH presents... Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang + Rise Kagona (Solo)

20:00 - 23:00

Janka Nabay is the undisputed king of bubu, a frantically-paced dance music with ancient, magical origins in Sierra Leone. The Bubu Gang are the posse of musical collaborators he has hooked up... [more]

Standing only. Not wheelchair-user accessible

Wed 29 Nov 2017

NEHH Presents... faUSt + James Yorkston

20:00 - 23:00

Anarchic, experimental German rock band faUSt formed in 1971, influencing bands such as Joy Division, Sonic Youth and Radiohead.  Still avant garde almost 50 years later, the latest incarnation of... [more]

Standing Only - Not wheelchair-user accessible

Fri 24 Nov 2017

Massaoke's Club La La: Battle Royale

21:00 - 01:00

It’s MASSAOKE BATTLE NIGHT where YOU choose the songs we play. A brilliant live band, big-screen lyrics, the ultimate pop, rock and indie sing along anthems and a room full of party-goers singing... [more]

Standing only. Not wheelchair-user accessible.

Fri 24 Nov 2017 - Sat 25 Nov 2017

Summerhall

Machine Shop: Industrial Disco

21:00 - 01:00

M I X  T A P EDeep in the basement, beneath the galleries and lecture theatres, something new fuels the boiler room and ancient incinerators. Strobe and haze through neon pipes ignite the Former... [more]

Warning: Contains Strobe and Haze

Fri 24 Nov 2017

Zoe Graham

Zoe Graham @ The Royal Dick Pub

18:00

With an eclectic mix of musical styles, from indie folk to lively swing/blues, Zoe’s music appeals to all tastes. Having supported acts such as Brooks Williams, Iain Mathews and Jen Grant as well... [more]

Fri 24 Nov 2017

The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience Ceilidh

19:30 - 23:30

Ceilidh charity fund raiser.Fantastic music, dance caller, spontaneous and fun event with licensed bar. Plus Raffle and Treasure map with prizes!Reserve your tickets... [more]

Sun 19 Nov 2017

Dallahan and Jenna Moynihan & Màiri Chaimbeul

20:00

Dallahan is one of the most thrilling forces in the international folk music scene; heavily rooted in traditional Irish music, but with hugely diverse backgrounds and influences. They call on their... [more]

Unreserved, standing gig. Some seats will be available at bar area. Not Wheelchair-user accessible.

Fri 17 Nov 2017 - Sun 19 Nov 2017

Scots Fiddle Festival

The Scots Fiddle Festival was launched in 1996 with the aim to promote and sustain traditional fiddle music and 21 years on this is still our aim. Over the years, the amount of events at the festival... [more]

Various venues

Fri 17 Nov 2017

Scots Fiddle Festival Ceilidh

19:30

Grouse Ceilidh Band are one of the UK's finest ceilidh bands with years of experience playing professionally for weddings, parties, corporate events, functions and special occasions.A night of... [more]

Wed 08 Nov 2017

Synergy Presents

My Vitriol + Volka

19:00 - 23:00

Please note that ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of the Dead have had to pull out of this gig, local support will now come from Volka. London based Alt Rock band My Vitriol,... [more]

Standing only - Not wheelchair-user accessible.

Fri 27 Oct 2017

Massaoke's Club La La: Hallowe'en Party

21:00 - 01:00

Get your scream on for the legendary Massaoke Halloween party. A brilliant live band, the spookiest and greatest pop, rock, indie anthems ever, big screen lyrics and a room full of zombies singing... [more]

Standing only. Not wheelchair-user accessible.

Fri 27 Oct 2017

NEHH presents... The Little Kicks

20:00 - 23:00

The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band based in Scotland who have a reputation for their own distinctive brand of heartfelt electronic indie rock music. The band have a new record entitled “Shake Off... [more]

Standing only

Sat 21 Oct 2017

Folk Horror Revival

Folk Horror Revival: The Unseelie Court

Day event 10:00-17:00 / Evening event 19:30-23:00

  Cult television programmes and films of the 1960s and 70s are inspiring a new generation of poets, writers, artists and musicians with their atmospheric themes of contemporary... [more]

Fri 20 Oct 2017

WHQ & Nat Turner Live Events

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – A Live Rendition - SECOND DATE ADDED

20:00 (Doors: 18:00)

Tickets still available online, remaining tickets will be on sale at the door of the event from 6pm.@ the door they will be £20 each - cash onlySee this iconic album performed in its... [more]

Standing only. Not wheelchair-user accessible.

Thu 19 Oct 2017

WHQ & Nat Turner Live Events

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – A Live Rendition

20:00 (Doors: 18:00)

Tickets still available online, remaining tickets will be on sale at the door of the event from 6pm.@ the door they will be £20 each - cash onlySee this iconic album performed in its... [more]