Upcoming Events in Edinburgh
Our monthly update on the hottest music tickets in town. The Bruntsfield Hotel is a short distance from all the main music 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.
Music Round-Up
Kaiser Chiefs - Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Kaiser Chiefs will perform in July at Edinburgh Castle. The event is part of a special outdoor show, featuring their most popular hits.
Date/Time: 4th July 2025
Venue/Place: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Tickets: seetickets.com
Oasis - As part of their much-anticipated reunion tour, Oasis will perform in August. The band's return to the stage is one of the biggest events of the year.
Date/Time: 8th, 9th & 12th August 2025
Venue/Place: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Tickets: songkick.com
AC/DC - Concluding their Power Up tour, AC/DC will play in August. This show marks their return to Scotland after a decade, making it a historic rock event
Date/Time: 21st August 2025
Venue/Place: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Tickets: timeout.com
Antartic Monkeys – The UK’s number one Artic Monkeys tribute band will perform at the end of August, at O2 Academy. The band thrives for delivering an authentic Arctic Monkeys experience.
Date/Time: 23rd August 2025
Venue/Place: O2 Academy, Edinburgh, EH14 1RJ
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk
PLUS
Scottish Opera – The Merry Widow
Date/Time 29th of May – 7th of June, varying times
Venue/Place Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Tickets: Lehár's The Merry Widow | Scottish Opera
If you enjoy opera accompanied with a love story, The Merry Widow is definitely for you. Drama, emotions, and scheming make the performance eventful, exciting, and a great way to spend your time.
Don’t miss out. See available tickets now.
Marti Pellow – The 30th Anniversary tour of Love is All Around takes you down a musical memory lane.
Date/Time: 5 July 2025
Venue/Place: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, EH1 2NG
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The Jazz & Blues Festival brings you the best of the best music. It is an event not to be missed.
Date/Time: 11-20 July 2025
Venue/Place: Various venues across Edinburgh
Tickets: https://ejbf.co.uk/collections/ejbf25
Harry Potter Concert
Harry Potter and The Chambers of Secrets in Concert – for every Harry Potter lover.
Date/Time: 13 July 2025
Venue/Place: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, EH1 2NG
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival
Mouthwatering food accompanied by lively folk music.
Date/Time: 18-27 July 2025
Venue/Place: Assembly George Square Gardens, EH8 9LH
Tickets: https://edfoodfest.com/
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Classical pieces performed by talented musicians, loved by all classical music-lovers.
Date/Time: 25 July 2025
Venue/Place: St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
Tickets: https://feverup.com/m/109275
RUNNING EVENTS
Pretty Muddy 5K & Kids Run
A fundraising racing event for Cancer Research with the additional fun of mud.
Date/Time: 22 June 2025
Venue/Place: The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1ND
Tickets: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/
WHAT ELSE?
Meadows Festival
The 50th anniversary of the largest community festival in the UK with the biggest outdoor market.
Date/Time: 7-8 June 2025
Venue/Place: The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1ND
Tickets: https://meadowsfestival.co.uk/
Leith Festival
A community-driven arts festival celebrating theatre, music, dance, and local culture.
Date/Time: 14–22 June 2025
Venue/Place: Various venues across Leith
Tickets: https://leithfestival.com/
Edinburgh Canal Festival
A vibrant day featuring family activities, performers, and musicians.
Date/Time: 21 June 2025
Venue/Place: Union Canal, between Lochrin Basin & Harrison Park
Tickets: https://edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/
Edinburgh Pride
The longest-running celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
Date/Time: 21 June 2025
Venue/Place: 1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ
Royal Highland Show
The annual event of showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh.
Date/Time: 19-22 June 2025
Venue/Place: Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Tickets: https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/
Flea Market
The last Saturday of every month brings 50 stalls of antiques, second-hand goods, and rare finds.
Date/Time: 26 July 2025
Venue/Place: Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Studio G50, 36 Dalmeny Street, EH6 8RG
Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/edinburghfleamarket/events/
SuperCar Driving Experience
The best supercar experience in Scotland – for juniors and experienced drivers alike.
Date/Time: 26-27 July 2025
Venue/Place: Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Tickets: https://www.ingliston.co.uk/
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
On the 30th of July, the world-famous Fringe festival kicks off, hosting talented comedians, musicians, and street performers.
Date/Time: 30 July – 24 August 2025
Venue/Place: Various venues across Edinburgh
Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com/
Edinburgh International Festival
The annual Edinburgh International Festival that introduces theatre, opera, dance, and music to the public.
Date/Time: 1–24 August 2025
Venue/Place: Various venues across Edinburgh
Tickets: https://www.eif.co.uk/
BUT WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO EAT ON YOUR VISIT TO EDINBURGH?
Don’t worry the city is more than prepared!
Since 2022, every March, all month, many restaurants participate in the ‘Eat Out’ scheme, where customers can enjoy a full month of deals, discounts, and other special events.
By visiting the partaking establishments, you not only support the hospitality sector as a whole, but your wallet will definitely thank you later.
Date/Time: All of March.
Venue/Place: Various venues across Edinburgh
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.
