Porty Festival returns to Portobello this May Bank Holiday with music from Mànran, beach markets, and free community events. Plan your seaside weekend here.
A Celestial Carnival: Basement Jaxx ignite the Usher Hall
Forget the polished CDs; Basement Jaxx live is a raw, primal communion. From 90s anthems like Red Alert to alien-themed stagecraft, the Usher Hall was stomping from start to finish.
Review: Ocean in Concert
From the beauty of the deep to the bleak reality of dredging, Ocean in Concert is a symphonic triumph. It is a rare, emotional look at our marine world that proves we have not yet passed the point of no return. Essential viewing.
Radar: Drexler’s Olympia-5 at the Pianodrome
Australian composer Drexler joins forces with filmmaker Mark Cousins for the Olympia-5 album launch at Edinburgh’s Pianodrome this February.
Radar: Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for EJBF26
Jools Holland returns to Edinburgh in July 2026 for the Jazz & Blues Festival. Join him and special guest Roachford at the Usher Hall.
Radar: Red Hot Chilli Pipers headline at Ross Bandstand
Free St Andrew’s Day events hit Edinburgh with Red Hot Chilli Pipers and a massive outdoor ceilidh at the Ross Bandstand.
Radar: Concert by Candlelight, in Greyfrairs Kirk
The Scottish Ensemble’s Concerts by Candlelight tour returns to Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirk on 09 December 2025. Get dates, ticket info, and programme details.
Review: Johns’ Boys at The Queen’s Hall
From formal dinner jackets to casual jeans, Johns’ Boys charmed Edinburgh. Their ‘Choir of the World’ talent shone in Welsh anthems and Robbie Williams covers alike. The audience ‘Loch Lomond’ singalong was a highlight. A brilliant show.