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Edinburgh Tradfest returns to the Traverse for a series of special in-person gigs as part of this year's Festival.
Edinburgh TradFest Spotlight is supported by Creative Scotland, the City of Edinburgh Council and the William Grant Foundation.
Do also feel free to join us for a bite! During Tradfest 2024 we are delighted to be joined by Scottish street food award finalists Soulfull who have been serving their fresh and vibrant food at festivals, markets and pop ups throughout Scotland since 2020.
Their Middle Eastern inspired dishes are prepared with passion and soul for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike!
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List of Events, 12 per page.
Edinburgh Tradfest: #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay
Edinburgh TradfestSat 3 May, 3pm
Don't miss our unmissable annual #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay featuring a concert with an outstanding line-up.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Divergence
Edinburgh TradfestSat 3 May, 6:30PM
The band seeks to employ non-traditional instruments in traditionally-inspired music.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Leveret
Edinburgh TradfestSat 3 May, 8PM
A unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Martyn Bennett: The Music Lives On
Edinburgh TradfestSun 4 May, 3pm
Join us for this special hour of chat (and the odd tune) in the company of two people who have, in their own ways, made sure that Martyn Bennett’s music lives on.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio
Edinburgh TradfestSun 4 May, 6:30PM
The recognisability of Hartwin’s melodies, combined with the driving and surprising arrangements by Flavia and Pavel, form a dazzling play of sounds.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Lauren MacColl: Half A Lifetime
Edinburgh TradfestSun 4 May, 8.15PM
For this very special Edinburgh Tradfest gig she’s joined by Rachel Newton (harp), Anna Massie (guitar), Mhairi Hall (piano), Mairearad Green (accordion) and James Lindsay (bass).
Edinburgh Tradfest: Teho.
Edinburgh TradfestMon 5 May, 6.30PM
A Finnish power-fiddle duo that explodes musical boundaries while having roots deeply in the tradition.
Edinburgh Tradfest: For The Love of Trees
Edinburgh TradfestMon 5 May, 8.15PM
With songs and tunes, old and new, Mary will lead a specially configured band of some of Scotland’s very best musicians.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid
Edinburgh TradfestTue 6 May, 6:30PM
Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid play a rich repertoire of instrumental music from Scottish traditions along with many others.
Edinburgh Tradfest: The Hot Seats
Edinburgh TradfestTue 6 May, 8.15PM
With over two decades to refine their repertoire, their tight tune smithing and heart-felt harmonies are as sharp as ever.
Edinburgh Tradfest: The Travelling Janes
Edinburgh TradfestWed 7 May, 6.30PM
An international collective formed by award winning vocalist Ali Affleck in 2023.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Beth Malcolm
Edinburgh TradfestWed 7 May, 8.15PM
Beth Malcolm is a singer-songwriter who performs a mix of traditional, modern and her own original Scots songs.