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Have a look through our selection of Music Shows! We are sure To have something you'll want to see in Edinburgh this August - from children's shows to cabaret; standup comedy to tragic drama. There's something for everyone at the Free Festival!


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Live Music at Boston Bar (New Town)

Live Music at Boston Bar (New Town)

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Live Music at Boston Bar (New Town)

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Boston Bar (New Town) / Basement Bar
AUG 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 at 16:00 (540 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

AUG 6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 at 23:00 (120 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Come to the Boston Bar for some lively Irish-American pub music. You can expect everything from traditional live "trad" sessions (acoustic folk, fiddles, and banjos) to upbeat, modern sing-alongs and classic pop covers played by local musicians seven nights a week....


Live Music at Boston Bar (Old Town)

Live Music at Boston Bar (Old Town)

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Live Music at Boston Bar (Old Town)

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Boston Bar (Old Town) / Main Room
AUG 6-30 at 17:00 (480 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Come to the Boston Bar for some lively Irish-American pub music. You can expect everything from traditional live "trad" sessions (acoustic folk, fiddles, and banjos) to upbeat, modern sing-alongs and classic pop covers played by local musicians seven nights a week....


Live Music at Freddy's

Live Music at Freddy's

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Live Music at Freddy's

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Freddy's / Band Room
AUG 6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30 at 22:00 (180 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

AUG 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 at 20:30 (270 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to sing at the top of your lungs. Freddy's is the all-out, live music party parlour and cocktail house specialising in pure, unadulterated fun — seven nights a week....


Live Music at Westside Rodeo

Live Music at Westside Rodeo

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Live Music at Westside Rodeo

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Westside Rodeo / Main Room
AUG 6-30 at 17:00 (480 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Saddle up for a wild time at westside Rodeo! Edinburgh’s original Western bar, where the music’s loud, the drinks are strong, and the good times roll all night long. Whether you’re here for a birthday bash, hen party, or just a spontaneous night out, Westside Rodeo brings the energy – 7 days a week! Ready to ride?...


Masala Three

Masala Three

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Masala Three

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The Pear Tree / Main Room
AUG 6-21 at 23:30 (40 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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