Edinburgh Music Guide & Events
Edinburgh Music Venues
A great deal of time and money has already been spent returning the Usher Hall to its former glory; from the cosmetic refurbishments to the restoration of the colossal pipe organ. Impressive acoustics mean that the venue, which first opened in 1914, is in constant demand by everyone from the RSNO to bands such as Mogwai or jazz artists such as John Scofield. Most of the major music events at August's Festival take place here.
Cabaret Voltaire is housed in the ancient subterranean caverns that underpin the bustling streets of Edinburgh's Cowgate district, right in the heart of Scotland's capital city.
Open seven nights a week, Cabaret Voltaire is a thriving, twin-roomed venue that hosts some of the best-known club events in the capital.
It caters for all genres of dance music, ranging from the acclaimed house night Ultragroove, to the exclusive Scottish spin-off of award-winning eclectic Leeds club SugarBeat.
Cabaret Voltaire is also a key player in the city’s thriving live music scene. Currently presenting around 30 gigs a month, it stages performances by a wide array of local talent, nationally known artists and internationally famous acts.
http://www.thecabaretvoltaire.com
Formerly known as The Picture House, HMV Picture House plays host to top name live music acts and also holds regular club nights.
http://www.mamagroup.co.uk/picturehouse
Queen's Hall offers a wide range of events to tempt you all year round - classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, world, folk and comedy, and is also home to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Edinburgh’s premier venue for Conferences, Weddings, Banquets, Exhibitions, Christmas Parties and Functions.
The Edinburgh Corn Exchange is a stylish and versatile venue with real character. From Conference centre, banqueting suite, exhibition hall to a world-class music venue, this grade A listed building accommodates everything from a meeting for 15 delegates to concerts for up to 3,000.
