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.
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
Fri 18 Oct 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Astrid Sonne is a Danish, London based composer and viola player. Throughout her acclaimed discography, Astrid Sonne has been carefully crafting different moods through electronic and acoustic instrumental endeavours.
Sat 19 Oct 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
For the first time, Meteor Airlines is set to bring their unique sound to Scotland. This event is an exciting opportunity for Scotland’s audiences to experience the rich, culturally infused rock music of Meteor Airlines, a band that not only entertains but also educates and connects listeners to the Moroccan Amazigh culture.
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.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 @ 7:30 pm - Sat 26 Oct 2024 @ 3:00 am
Straight from the heart of Nigeria, Rhythm & Revolution welcome for the first time to the UK and Scotland, high-energy Afrobeat band Lagos Thugs, joined by special guest, Indy Dibongue, the official guitarist of Tony Allen (France/Cameroon). Join us to celebrate the life and music of the legendary Fela Kuti and Black History Month.
Sat 26 Oct 2024 @ 10:00 pm - Sun 27 Oct 2024 @ 3:00 am
Welcome to MICROSTERIA where the micro is made massive. Join us on Saturday 26th October as Summerhall host 2024’s final edition of MICROSTERIA. After an immense year of Dissection Room parties and multiple festival takeovers, Maranta have packed in some astounding and strange acts for the Halloween special.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
This gig has been rescheduled for 2025, new date to be announced soon Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Guinea, West Africa, Natu Camara has taken the world stage
Sat 02 Nov 2024 @ 9:00 pm - Sun 03 Nov 2024 @ 1:00 am
Enter the Hellmouth this Halloween for a club night with 90s bangers, hot vampires, spooky happenings and more. For one night only, Summerhall becomes The Bronze so bring your best Slayer energy! Featuring demon DJs, Halloween treats and a special performance from burlesque star and queer cabaret queen Nova Duh.
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.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Los Angeles-based musician Tashi Wada works within a heady, intergenerational slipstream bridging storied East and West Coast art music institutions, and the DIY experimental scenes that emerged in the 2000s and 2010s.
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.
Sat 22 Feb 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish indie-folk singer-songwriter and musician featured on BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Scotland. Calum’s music is characterised by its honesty and authenticity, with lyrics that are often introspective and personal. His songs explore social commentary, modern life, relationships, alienation and social change.