25 years on from the release of The Seahorses’ seminal album Do It Yourself, acclaimed vocalist Chris Helme will revisit the iconic record with a series of one-off acoustic performances. Formed by Stone Roses’ guitarist John Squire, the English alternative rock band released their first and only album in 1997 to an outpouring of adoration from fans at home and
The London Astrobeat Orchestra have ignited a movement where cult western band repertoires are blended with African influences and have made quite an impact in doing so. The band bring together the finest West African session musicians in the UK with legendary band leader and bassist Edd Bateman hosting rhythmic influences from Senegal, Guinea Conakry,
A collaboration between Summerhall, Focus Skate Shop and Skateboobs: come skate in a warm, dry gaff this winter! Entry fee will go towards the purchase of new ramps from Leith DIY, and the opening of the Dissection Room bar for spectators.
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Untutored life drawing with an occasional rotation of themes – ranging from narrative with props and costume, to more conceptual ideas. Come and enjoy a space where the line between model and performer blurs, where newness and surprise thrives. Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen,
Los Angeles-born musician Art Terry recorded a song a day for 52 days during lockdown; his partner Helena Smith created an accompanying video each day, which she edited into the Self Isolation Songbook short film. The film harnesses philosophy, anxiety, playfulness, nostalgia and hope to reflect the times we are in. It was selected by
For all the little fans of dancing and live music from around the world, it is Carnevale time! The time to wear a costume, to put on a mask and to dance, dance, dance! Come and jump, dance and warm up your Saturday afternoon in Summerhall’s Dissection room with some live pizzica tarantella and tammuriata
Mediterraneo and Nothing Ever Happens Here present Carnevale 2023, a huge masquerade featuring Italian Pizzica, Brazilian Jazz and Moroccan Gnawa. A night of live music and dance to shake the winter blues away in style. We have reached 10 years of Carnevale at Summerhall, Mediterraneo’s own celebration of madness and mischief – of the world
A collaboration between Summerhall, Focus Skate Shop and Skateboobs: come skate in a warm, dry gaff this winter! Entry fee will go towards the purchase of new ramps from Leith DIY, and the opening of the Dissection Room bar for spectators.
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Untutored life drawing with an occasional rotation of themes – ranging from narrative with props and costume, to more conceptual ideas. Come and enjoy a space where the line between model and performer blurs, where newness and surprise thrives. Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen,
249 is a ramshackle queer party for all with live-music, open-mic, DJ’s & more… Valentine’s day month brings us a Blind Date special, with the legendary Alice Rabbit on hosting duties. FEBRUARY LINE UP: MAZ & THE PHANTASMS ALICE RABBIT OPEN MIC 249 HOUSEPARTY PLAYLIST BLIND DATE HIBA Early Bird: £5 Standard Advance: £8 On
Tricky Hat presents The Flames. The Flames will reignite in a striking and innovative mix of film, music and performance to explore stories about life after fifty, presenting a fresh look at how we approach ageing. Join The Flames for a unique performance of devised work, taking inspiration from everyday life, to challenge pre-conceived ideas
Come join us for the Edinburgh Record and CD Fair at Summerhall’s Gallery Bar, featuring a large selection of vinyl and CDs (both new and second-hand) for sale. Drop by our charity stall (all proceeds go to the Grassmarket Project!) with large selection of niche DVDs. The Gallery Bar will be open from 8:00 on
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Untutored life drawing with an occasional rotation of themes – ranging from narrative with props and costume, to more conceptual ideas. Come and enjoy a space where the line between model and performer blurs, where newness and surprise thrives. Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen,
Singer and harpist Rachel Newton draws on poems and ballads that are hundreds of years old, working them into her contemporary compositional style to create a rich sound that is ambitious, original and unique.
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Untutored life drawing with an occasional rotation of themes – ranging from narrative with props and costume, to more conceptual ideas. Come and enjoy a space where the line between model and performer blurs, where newness and surprise thrives. Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen,
RURA are set to return to stages across the UK with their hotly anticipated fourth studio album Dusk Moon, in March 2023. The award-winning quartet have been a mainstage highlight at the world’s leading folk music festivals for over 10 years, touring across Europe, Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and return to UK venues
The duo of JD Twitch and JG Wilkes return to Summerhall’s Dissection Room with another one of their eclectic and euphoric sessions which has made them legends in the Glasgow and international club scene. Going strong for over 25 years, Optimo Espacio are still throwing some of the best parties on the planet. Isa is
The Glasgow Dreamers are: Citizen Bravo, Malcolm Benzie and Raymond MacDonald, plus guests. 2023 is the centenary of the birth of the late Scottish humourist, poet, philosopher and surrealist Ivor Cutler. This performance celebrates his unique musical output, and features Emma Pollock (The Delgados) and Rick Anthony (Rick Redbeard, The Phantom Band) performing a slew
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Untutored life drawing with an occasional rotation of themes – ranging from narrative with props and costume, to more conceptual ideas. Come and enjoy a space where the line between model and performer blurs, where newness and surprise thrives. Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen,
