Rock Music in Edinburgh

Find the latest events in Edinburgh this weekend, including concerts, festivals, theatre, exhibitions, family days out and major city happenings. Browse upcoming listings across the city and check back for new additions.

August 2026

15 Aug

Lindisfarne

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

26 Aug

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

27 Aug

Deftones

5:00 pm at Royal Highland Centre

September 2026

1 Sep

Robin Trower

7:30 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

22 Sep

Roger Taylor

8:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Usher Hall Events

23 Sep

The Illegal Eagles – Hotel California Tour

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Usher Hall Events

25 Sep

Wishbone Ash

8:00 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

29 Sep

Marillion

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Usher Hall Events

October 2026

1 Oct

Don Broco

7:00 pm at Edinburgh Corn Exchange Events

3 Oct

Bad Name: A Tribute to Bon Jovi

7:00 pm at The Hive Edinburgh Events

9 Oct

The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at La Belle Angele Events

13 Oct

The Mary Wallopers

7:00 pm at Edinburgh Corn Exchange Events

17 Oct

Starsailor

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Usher Hall Events

17 Oct

The Reytons

7:00 pm at Edinburgh Corn Exchange Events

23 Oct

James Blake

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

November 2026

1 Nov

Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

7 Nov

The Complete Stone Roses

7:00 pm - 10:15 pm at The Liquid Room

7 Nov

Across The Universe – The Beatles ’66-’70

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

13 Nov

Horse: Band & Strings

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

24 Nov

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

7:30 pm at Edinburgh Playhouse Events

December 2026

1 Dec

Del Amitri: Past to Present

8:00 pm at Usher Hall Events

8 Dec

The Bootleg Beatles in Concert

7:30 pm at Usher Hall Events

11 Dec

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) Christmas Special

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events

January 2027

9 Jan

Killer Queen

7:30 pm at Usher Hall Events

16 Jan

The Runrig Experience

8:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Usher Hall Events

21 Jan

The Classic Rock Show 2027

7:30 pm at Usher Hall Events

23 Jan

High Voltage: Scotland’s Premier AC/DC Tribute Band

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at La Belle Angele Events

Edinburgh Book of the Week

The Fringe: Edinburgh's Festival

The Fringe: Edinburgh’s Festival

Various • Recent editions

The Fringe charts the growth of Edinburgh’s August festival from its early days to its current status as the world’s largest arts event. It covers the modern impact on venues, the local economy, and the cultural energy it brings to the city every year. Useful for anyone interested in how the festival shapes contemporary Edinburgh life and identity.