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.
Sun 12 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
THIS GIG IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RESCHEDULED AND WILL NOT GO AHEAD ON 12th MAY. We have contacted ticket-holders, and will be in touch as soon as we have confirmed the new date for this event. All tickets for the original date will be valid. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Constant
Fri 17 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
In 2021 Holy Other returned with Lieve, his first new work to be released in nine years, and the start of a new chapter. Emerging from an extended stay at Bidston Observatory on the Wirral, Lieve was recorded throughout 2020 in the North West of England. Using the acoustics of the observatory — the cavernous
Sun 19 May 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Yeah You is the Welsh /father/daughter duo Elvin Brandhi and Gustav Thomas. Their spontaneous sonic outpouring spews unfiltered into jagged pop requiems made from a variety of tools in endlessly shifting contexts. With support from Edinburgh’s Off Brand.
Wed 29 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Burd Ellen is a project featuring Debbie Armour (Alasdair Roberts, Green Ribbons) and Gayle Brogan (Pefkin, Electroscope). The group uses traditional song to explore and evoke dark landscapes and deep stories. Innovative instrumentation, drone and sound-wash support detailed vocal work to create a unique sonic atmosphere. They are twice featured in The Guardian’s Folk Albums
Tue 04 Jun 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
R.A.P. Ferreira fka milo aka scallops hotel is an MC, producer and theorist working in the Black arts tradition commonly categorised as rap. Having founded the label ruby yacht in 2015 and since releasing all of his music through this channel, Ferreira has earned a sizable following within independent hip hop by rigorous, constant touring and an elevated, explorational style of performance. He is known for an uncompromised, utopic flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
An urgent and compelling solo performance using improvised live double bass, electronic music and experimental film to reflect on the overwhelm of news headlines, government manipulation and the increasingly chaotic times we’re living through. More importantly, it’s about how art can help us cope. The Relentless Approach of Better Times invites you on a journey
Thu 20 Jun 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Echoes of Prince is a very special and unique show, an opera funk in tribute to The Kid Of Minneapolis, created by the Parisian funk band, Echoes Of, better known recently as Jéroboam on Space Grapes Records and Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra for Kyoto Jazz Massive. If you get a chance to see
Fri 28 Jun 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Triple bill of Alt Rock Punk – Oliver Wardell and the Personnel, Gutterblood and Cowboy Hunters
Sat 29 Jun 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Album launch for Adam Stafford’s new long player, Daylight Slavings, on Gerry Loves Records. To welcome the record, Stafford will lead a trio at Summerhall’s Old Lab, with support from Bell Lungs.
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 while maintaining a staunch commitment to non-conformity, the band formed in East London in 2009 with wild gigs across the East London underground music and
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 ensemble from San Diego, California who perform a ‘wonderfully bewitching’ operatic pop night of exhilarating music bursting with wit, creativity and humour. With great respect
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 resonate as a harmonious blend of legendary voices such as Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman, and Tina Turner, emerging from the heart of West
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.