The Best Live Music in Edinburgh tonight

Experience the lively music scene of Edinburgh. Whether you’re looking for cozy bars or large venues, our Spotters have discovered the best local places for great drinks and even better music. Enjoy eclectic tunes at The Jazz Bar, experience late-night entertainment at Stramash or enjoy the perfect combination of food, beer and music at Leith Depot. Discover these and many more local gems here for an unforgettable evening in Edinburgh.

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The Jazz Bar

Eclectic late -night music spot

"The Jazz Bar" Edinburgh: a lively subterranean music club that really comes alive after midnight. I really like the crowd on weekends & their caipirinha!

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Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Apr 2, 2025

Elvis Shakespeare

2nd hand books & records

"Elvis Shakespeare" in Edinburgh is a second hand record shop/bookstore, also committed to darts and television! It's an Aladdin's cave full of stuff...

Art & culture

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Shopping

Mark

Gorman

Apr 2, 2025

Leith Theatre

Edinburgh's hidden theatrical jewel

"Leith Theatre" (est. 1932) has had a chequered history, but is now coming on its own again. It's architecturally breath-taking and has great acoustics.

Art & culture

Music

Theaters

Mark

Gorman

Apr 2, 2025

Divino Enoteca

Classy bar, not so classy location

"Divino Enoteca", an Edinburgh wine bar has such relaxing atmosphere (I love their fireplace) that I always need to work up the motivation to leave!

Bars

Music

Restaurants

Fiona

Diack

Apr 2, 2025

Leith Depot

Music bar, tiny venue and eaterie

"Leith Depot" in Edinburgh is a great addition to this, or any, city's music scene. For me it's the perfect combination of food, beer and quality music...

Bars

Music

Restaurants

Mark

Gorman

Apr 2, 2025

Boteco do Brasil

Tapas & night club

"Boteco do Brasil" in Edinburgh is a tapas bar by day and a Latin music club by night -- free entry before 11pm! I recommend the fried cassava...

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Mackenzie

Apr 2, 2025

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The Best Live Music in Edinburgh tonight

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Music

Tamsin

Sarah

You?

Mark

Fiona

Catriona

Alasdair

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Tamsin

Sarah

You?

Mark

Fiona

Catriona

Alasdair

The Jazz Bar

Eclectic late -night music spot

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Elvis Shakespeare

2nd hand books & records

Mark

Gorman

Leith Theatre

Edinburgh's hidden theatrical jewel

Mark

Gorman

Divino Enoteca

Classy bar, not so classy location

Fiona

Diack

Leith Depot

Music bar, tiny venue and eaterie

Mark

Gorman

Boteco do Brasil

Tapas & night club

Sarah

Mackenzie

Heading to Music?

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