Our monthly update on the hottest music and theatre tickets in town. The Bruntsfield Hotel is a short distance from all the main venues, including Murrayfield, Edinburgh Castle, The Usher Hall and The Playhouse.

Edinburgh is fast becoming the most popular destination in Scotland for music gigs and events. Book early to avoid disappointment and now is the time to secure your accommodation and plan your trip.

August 2026

🎵 Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions – Biffy Clyro

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Friday 21 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.smmrsessions.com

Edinburgh Summer Sessions – The Cure

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Sunday 23 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.smmrsessions.com

Edinburgh Summer Sessions – Florence + The Machine

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Monday 24 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.smmrsessions.com

Edinburgh Summer Sessions – Lorde

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Tuesday 25 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.smmrsessions.com

Deftones

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Thursday 27 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.smmrsessions.com

Bon Jovi – FOREVER Tour

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Friday 28 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://scottishgasmurrayfield.com

The Prodigy

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Saturday 29 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.smmrsessions.com

🎭 Theatre

Edinburgh International Festival

• Location: Various venues across Edinburgh
• Date & Time: 7–30 August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.eif.co.uk

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

• Location: Various venues across Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Throughout August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

• Location: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
• Date & Time: Throughout August
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.edintattoo.co.uk

September 2026

🎵 Music

Michael Ball – Glow Tour

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Wednesday 9 September
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.usherhall.co.uk

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Tina Turner Tribute)

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Saturday 12 September
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.usherhall.co.uk

Death Cab for Cutie

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Sunday 20 September
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.edinburghcornexchange.co.uk

Marillion

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: Tuesday 29 September
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.usherhall.co.uk

🎭 Theatre

High Society

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: 8–12 September
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse/

Annie

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: 15–20 September
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse/

Legally Blonde

• Location: Edinburgh
• Date & Time: 29 September – 3 October
• Venue / Tickets: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse/

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AND WHERE CAN YOU STAY THROUGH YOUR VISIT? THE BRUNTSFIELD HOTEL OFFERS ACCESSIBILITY TO THE CITY, RESTAURANTS, AND OF COURSE, A GREAT NIGHT SLEEP IN ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFULLY COMFORTABLE ROOMS.