We’re pleased to announce the arrival of Mare Music, Summerhall’s new in-house music programme, curated by our music programme manager Arusa Qureshi. The series follows on from Summerhall’s previous music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here, with a view to continue bringing exciting, boundary pushing artists to Summerhall from all over the world, as well as supporting our local favourites.
Sat 14 Sep 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Josephine Sillars is a musician originally from the Highlands, making art-pop inspired by Fiona Apple and Bjork. Her music has been championed by BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Scotland, The Herald and more. In her only Scottish headline this year, this will be the first look at her debut album.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
In the company of Donald WG Lindsay and Alasdair Roberts, listeners can expect a thrilling evening in which rare and splendid gems of Scottish musical history and tradition will be brought to life in the hands of two unconventional masters, who invite you to join them in celebrating thirty years of music and, just as importantly, of friendship!
Sat 21 Sep 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
As Gum Takes Tooth, the duo of Thomas Fug and Jussi Brightmore plot an adventurous, idiosyncratic and wilfully unpredictable trajectory. Continuously exploring and mutating with an ever more nuanced approach
Sun 22 Sep 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Jadasea tours the UK in support of his new album Too Many Tears, out now via 10k
Tue 08 Oct 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
An American, 8 woman powerhouse Kate Bush tribute is coming to the UK on Tour! The magic and music of Kate Bush is brought to you by this 8-women powerhouse
Sat 19 Oct 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes using a combination of manipulated samples, synths, drum tracks and earthy Northumbrian fiddle and voice to capture her audience. Her aim? To shake up genres and traditions, challenge perspectives and call for a fairer future.
Sun 20 Oct 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrating Joni Mitchell: the 7-piece band Hejira performs the greatest works of the genius singer-songwriter. Fronted by the outstanding vocalist/guitarist Hattie Whitehead, this band fully captures the poetry, passion and beauty of Mitchell’s masterpieces.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Guinea, West Africa, Natu Camara has taken the world stage by storm with her powerful vocals and magnetic presence. Her presence and music
Sun 03 Nov 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
How do you anchor yourself when occupying multiple geographic identities at once? For Edwin Raphael, the Dubai-raised, Montreal-based songwriter, it requires an intentional and intensive form of world-building. By developing
Tue 12 Nov 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Immerse yourself in an enchanting world as the mesmerising quartet CALAN grace our stage with their unique brand of power-folk.
Fri 29 Nov 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
After their successful debut destruction of Summerhall in May, Edinburgh metallers Disposable return to the Old Lab to celebrate the release of their third full length album It’s Blood That Trickles Down, a highly charged, confrontational cut of 15 tracks of finger pointing thrash.
Sat 08 Feb 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tujiko Noriko is a musician, singer, songwriter and filmmaker based in France. Austrian violinist, vocalist, sound artist and composer Mia Zabelka is at the forefront of international electro-acoustic performance art.