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.

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

Augustine United Church

Wed 24 Jun · 7:00 PM

Concert / TourclassicalfolkpopTBC

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 classicsTBC

Free Concert - Seattle Children's Chorus from the USA

Canongate Kirk

Mon 6 Jul · 2:30 PM

Concert / TourclassicalfolkTBC

Harrison Rimmer live at Leith Depot, Edinburgh

Leith Depot Bar

Mon 6 Jul · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolkpunk+1£8

Hannah Rarity

Stockbridge Parish Church

Sat 18 Jul · 6:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkTBC

Campfire songs

Bridgend Inspiring Growth

Wed 22 Jul · 5:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkparty classicsTBC

Beth Miller Debut Album Launch

The Argyle Cellar Bar

Sat 25 Jul · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolk£7

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 classicsTBC

Clann An Drumma @ Edinburgh Fringe - 11th August

Stramash

Tue 11 Aug · 7:45 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkworldTBC

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

Edinburgh New Town Church

Sat 15 Aug · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkpopTBC

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

Edinburgh New Town Church

Sun 16 Aug · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkpopTBC

Creating a Sonic Haven: Music, Connection and Equality

St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

Thu 20 Aug · 6:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalfolkjazzTBC

Annasach's Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Counting House (The Ballroom)

Fri 25 Sept · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkworld£15

Far North meets Fun Fiddle

The Wash House, Portobello Community Centre

Sat 3 Oct · 9:30 AM

Gig / Live MusicfolkTBC

Dan Goatham Solo Acoustic Tour w/ special guests

The Hive, Edinburgh

Tue 13 Oct · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkpunkrock£8

Hogmanay ceilidh

St Cuthbert's Church

Thu 31 Dec · 10:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkparty classicsTBC