Folk Events in Edinburgh

Folk music is rooted in storytelling — acoustic instruments, vocal harmonies, and songs that connect to place and tradition. The UK folk scene is alive and well, from traditional sessions in pubs to contemporary folk-rock acts filling theatres. Folk nights tend to be warm, communal, and focused on the song.

Live Music with Sociograss

The Fort

Thursday · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicbluesfolkjazzFree

Sarah McQuaid

Stockbridge Parish Church

Saturday · 6:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkFree

Uplands Roast presents Tom Campbell Trio + Kyle Scott

The Bongo Club

Thu 14 May · 12:00 AM

Gig / Live Musicbasslinedrum and bassdubstep/140+5£4

Beach Crows play the music of John Martyn

The Waverley Bar

Thu 14 May · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicbluesfolkjazzFree

EL REY at SNEAKY PETES EDINBURGH

Sneaky Pete's

Sat 16 May · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolkindie+1£12

Annasach's Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Counting House (The Ballroom)

Fri 29 May · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkworld£15

Phoenix Duo

St Giles Cathedral

Tue 2 Jun · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalfolkFree

Suni EP launch night + Support

Sneaky Pete's

Fri 5 Jun · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkindierockFree

Dom Malin at Sneaky Pete's

Sneaky Pete's

Sat 13 Jun · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkindiepop+1£18

Zach Bryan After-Party. Edinburgh

TBC Edinburgh

Sun 14 Jun · 10:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolkrock£15

Free Concert - Cappella Cantorum, USA perform with Edinburgh Police Choir

Augustine United Church

Wed 24 Jun · 7:00 PM

Concert / TourclassicalfolkpopFree

Tiny Tim

Portobello Town Hall

Thu 25 Jun · 7:30 PM

Concert / Tourbluescountryfolk£24.99

Annasach's Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Counting House (The Ballroom)

Fri 26 Jun · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkworld£15

Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Greyfriars Charteris Centre

Sat 27 Jun · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkparty classicsFree

Harrison Rimmer live at Leith Depot, Edinburgh

Leith Depot Bar

Mon 6 Jul · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolkpunk+1£8

Annasach's Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Counting House (The Ballroom)

Fri 31 Jul · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkworld£15

Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing)

St Cuthbert's Church

Fri 7 Aug · 8:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkparty classicsFree

Clann An Drumma @ Edinburgh Fringe - 11th August

Stramash

Tue 11 Aug · 7:45 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkworldFree

Dean Friedman - Songs for Grownups [Edinburgh Fringe / New Town Church]

Edinburgh New Town Church

Sun 16 Aug · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkpopFree

Annasach's Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Counting House (The Ballroom)

Fri 25 Sept · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkworld£15