World Events in Edinburgh

World music is a broad label covering traditional and contemporary music from outside the Western mainstream. In practice, events tagged "world" might feature African percussion, Middle Eastern oud music, Indian classical, or any combination. The best world music nights introduce you to something you've never heard before.

Annasach's Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Counting House (The Ballroom)

Fri 31 Jul · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkworld£15

Latin Season Part 3: GUSTAVO ANDRADE + LAS CHANCHAS (nightclub)

The Jazz Bar

Fri 31 Jul · 9:00 PM

Club NightafrobeatworldFree

Reggaeton Party (Edinburgh) July 2026

La Belle Angele

Fri 31 Jul · 11:00 PM

Club Nightreggae / dubworld£6–£8

Maribou State

TBA - Fringe by the Sea Big Top

Sat 8 Aug · 9:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicafrobeatdiscoelectronic+8£54

Clann An Drumma @ Edinburgh Fringe - 11th August

Stramash

Tue 11 Aug · 7:45 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkworldFree

Notes of Freedom

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

Wed 12 Aug · 6:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicafrobeatworldFree

Annasach's Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Counting House (The Ballroom)

Fri 25 Sept · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkworld£15

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The Liquid Room

Mon 26 Oct · 10:30 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+4Free