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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 27/05/2026

💛 1 festival 👫 3452 attenders 🎻 109 musicians 🎙️ 23 gigs ✍🏼 5 workshops 🍻 4 sessions 🤳🏻 3 pop ups …just some of the wonderful final figures from Tradfest this year. Wanted to give one last big thank you before we leave the month of May.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 17/05/2026

Another highlights blast (longer ones on IG and FB)! A truly inspiring group of musicians - the tradition is in safe hands 💛 #ETF26 📸 by Douglas Robertson

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 14/05/2026

That’s a wrap! Thank you so much to all of the incredible artists, sound engineers, lighting technicians and venue staff for making Edinburgh Tradfest 2026 an unforgettable one. Most of all, thank you, the audience, for supporting live music, storytelling and film. 💛

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 11/05/2026

You heard it here from our wee friend, tonight’s final ETF26 gig with Session A9 is going to ROCK! Unless you’re a dog…

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 11/05/2026

Going into our last day we’d like to thank all of you who have turned up to support live music (and storytelling and film) over the past ten days. Tonight’s sold out finale from Session A9 is sure to be a joyful blast of musical magic from some of Scotland’s finest tune players.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 10/05/2026

Kaïa Kater is a rising star of the Canadian folk scene, and she will be with us at 6:30pm. Before all of that there is a big day of events at the Storytelling Centre, and Rebellious Truth with Dick Gaughan at 2pm. Our evening show is ETF Spotlight: see some of tomorrow’s stars today!

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 08/05/2026

🎉 Flying right into Tradfest’s second weekend with our second BTS video winner - RANT! They are one of Scotland’s finest fiddle bands and will be playing the main evening slot tonight at The Traverse at 8.15pm. Tickets still available: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 07/05/2026

Over half-way through Tradfest now and what a time it’s been. Still another weekend-and-a-bit to go, but here’s a dash through just some of the tremendous talent we’ve had already. More highlights to come 💛

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 06/05/2026

Tonight we have another SOLD OUT show with The Onlies (below) at 6.30pm who bring their old-time, 21st century style. Followed by the Furrow Collective at 8.15pm, who bring four of our finest folk musicians into one irresistible band. Last tickets for the Furrow Collective on our website.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 05/05/2026

Day 5 of Tradfest already?! Just a wee reminder that Douglas from Soundhouse, along with some wonderful volunteers, will have collection buckets after each concert raising money for Medical Aid Palestine. If you have any spare notes or coins, the donation would be mightily appreciated 🙏

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 04/05/2026

ETF26 is off to an incredible start 🎉 here are some highlights from the opening weekend - more on IG and FB. See you soon for tonight’s special commission from Josie Duncan on the life and work of 16th century poet and Scottish Sappho, Marie Maitland. 📸 Douglas Robertson

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 03/05/2026

Here is the enchanting Kim Carnie, who will take to the Traverse stage tonight. Listings for today’s afternoon and evening events in thread below: 13:00 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 EASY SUNDAYS: STARTING WITH STEPDANCE A chance to try step dance in a relaxed environment 📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 02/05/2026

Last night kicked off Tradfest with a bang with RURA + Astro Bloc, and we can’t wait for what’s in store today. Here’s a highlight of what’s to come with the gorgeous Séamus & Caoimhe. …and here is a thread of our afternoon and evening Trad-tinerary 👇🏻

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 01/05/2026

The time has come! This is the first of our daily reminders about what is happening at Edinburgh Tradfest. Friday 1 May 2026 | 20:00 Doors open: 19:00 🎻 RURA + ASTRO BLOC Hangar 5, Potterrow Book here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202... See you soon.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 30/04/2026

Under 26? Tickets are just £9 for any Tradfest show at Potterrow and Traverse. Pick them up in person at the venue on the night.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 30/04/2026

Our first winner of the artists' behind-the-scenes competition - The Complete Recordings of Hezekiah Procter! We were impressed - and also had a right giggle - at the whistling skills here. What could they have in store for us?! Come and find out! Book here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 29/04/2026

As we gear up for the opening weekend, we once again set our artists a challenge to craft a behind-the-scenes video ahead of their concerts. Our runner up, Kaïa Kater, gave us this brilliant peek into her busy world. Tickets here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 28/04/2026

Still to book your tickets for weekend two? Here are some highlights: RANT 🗓️ Friday 8 May | 8.15-10.30pm Isla Ratcliff 🗓️ Saturday 9 May | 3-4pm Eleanor Dunsdon and Gregor Black 🗓️ Saturday 9 May | 6.30-7.30pm Kaïa Kater 🗓️ Sunday 10 May | 6.30-7.30pm Book here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 24/04/2026

Get ready for our late night sessions! Bring along your instrument to the Traverse Bar after our evening shows (about 10:15pm). Dates and session leaders here: edinburghtradfest.com/news/2026/4/... All are welcome to join in the tunes, or just come and enjoy the music. Free entry.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 22/04/2026

Mermaid ghosts, assertive Ukrainian grandmothers and traditional Peruvian grooves all appear in the eclectic and brilliant new album UTOPIA by acclaimed singer and composer GANNA. 🗓️ Saturday 9 May, 8.15pm 📍 Traverse Theatre Book here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 21/04/2026

“With imaginative programming that some other Scottish festivals could do with taking inspiration from, Tradfest is a true gem in Scotland’s musical calendar.” Thanks SNACKmag for the write up 🙏🏻

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 20/04/2026

Join us for a special fiddle workshop with Lori Watson, performer, composer, researcher, and the first Doctor of Artistic Research in Scottish Music. Replacing the injured Laura Jane Wilkie. Suitable for intermediate to advanced players, 14+ Tickets here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 17/04/2026

A live medicine show, Vaudeville theatre, Old-time country music from the very beginning - what more could you want?! 🗓️ Tuesday 5 May 📍 Traverse Theatre Book tickets here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 16/04/2026

Gang aft agley, as Burns would say. Laura Jane Wilkie is injured and won't be joining Ian Carr on 2 May, but we're delighted to welcome Eilidh Shaw (The Poozies, Shooglenifty) in her place. Book tickets here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 12/04/2026

Take it from Anne - there are some pretty fantastic shows coming this year! What will you be coming to? 👀 #ETF26

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 09/04/2026

What happens when Highland bagpipes meet jazz saxophone, synthesisers, and a drummer? The Nexus Project. Find out on Friday 8 May, 6.30pm at the Traverse Theatre. Book here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 07/04/2026

It's LESS THAN 4 WEEKS until Edinburgh Tradfest! Starting with a banging big concert, which this year features two of Scotland’s finest live bands. RURA, and up and coming boundary-pushers Astro Bloc. Book here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 24/03/2026

Your wee ones wanting to join in on the singing? 👶 Following the success of last year’s child-friendly show we are delighted to be welcoming Fiona Hunter, one of the leading voices in Scottish traditional music, to lead this year’s relaxed performance. 🗓️ Sunday 3 May, 3pm - 4pm 📍 Traverse Theatre

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 19/03/2026

Grab yourself a cuppa and click on the link in our bio to watch our mini documentary about this year’s festival – you may recognise some people you know! Watch here: youtu.be/tBXpKgEWb0E #ETF26

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 18/03/2026

Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin' is back in partnership with Edinburgh Tradfest, offering a day of workshops for young musicians on 4th May 2026, with support from the William Grant Foundation. More info: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202... #ETF26

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 17/03/2026

We couldn’t have put it better than Dr Lori Watson. But don’t just take our word for it: the full Edinburgh Tradfest programme is now ON SALE – including workshops, storytelling, film and family events. Have a wee browse and see what’s coming up: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #ETF26

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 13/03/2026

Feel like learning something new? Our workshops are now on sale! Learn songs from southern Africa, Scottish fiddle tunes and guitar playing, and even turn your ideas into songs! MORE INFO on our website: edinburghtradfest.com/workshops

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 10/03/2026

Modern Scandinavian trad at its best! By combining viola d’amore, Hardanger fiddle and 12-string guitar, Northern Resonance allows Scandinavian folk music to meet explosive rhythms and refined, delicate arrangements. 🗓️ Thursday 7 May Book here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 06/03/2026

On Wednesday 6 May we have The Furrow Collective, who are well-loved for their contemporary interpretations of folk songs, and their new Cantastoria project focuses on what they do best, breathing new life into old ballads, in song, story and art. MORE INFO: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 05/03/2026

NOW ON SALE // DICK GAUGHAN, a singer of rare quality, a peerless guitar stylist, a charismatic performer and champion of social justice, will join Dr Lori Watson to talk about his life and career. 🗓️ Sunday 10 May, 2-4pm 📍 Traverse Theatre BOOK TICKETS: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 28/02/2026

Another group from across the pond, The Onlies are a longstanding collective of young friends described as “the best old-time stringband out there” (Songlines). 🗓️ Wednesday 6 May, 6.30pm-7.30pm 📍 Traverse Theatre MORE INFO: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 27/02/2026

Our Tuesday night headiner, The Complete Recordings of Hezekiah Procter, is a live medicine show act harking back to the 1920s! 🗓️ Tue 5 May, 8.15pm-10.30pm 📍 Traverse Theatre MORE INFO here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202... #ETF26

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 25/02/2026

Coming up - Deiseil: Dancing in Time! 'tells an important story with the lightest of touches and doesn’t put a foot wrong' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – The Scotsman 📍 Traverse Theatre 🗓️ Tue 5 May, 6.30pm-7.30pm MORE INFO on our website: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202... #ETF26

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 24/02/2026

Opening our first weekday is Tim Edey, one of our favourite multi-instrumentalists, a real 'one of a kind' and undoubtedly a musical genius. 🗓️ Mon 4 May, 6.30pm-7.30pm 📍 Traverse Theatre More info: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 17/02/2026

A spotlight on one of our first weekday artists: Josie Duncan ✨ For this project, A’ Chiad Litir (The First Letter) Josie turns her attention to the powerful lesbian poetry sixteenth-century writer Marie Maitland, whose work has only recently been rediscovered. 🔗 MORE INFO at link in comments…

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 11/02/2026

A quick list of performers for our opening weekend, shows which are now ON SALE! 🚨 Friday 1 May - RURA, Astro Bloc Saturday 2 May - #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay, Laura Jane Wilkie & Ian Carr, Séamus and Caoimhe Sunday 3 May - Rajasthani trio SAZ, Kim Carnie MORE INFO at link in comments…

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 10/02/2026

Finally 🎉 our eighth Edinburgh Tradfest is on its way! Our opening weekend features a star studded line-up with fine fiddle tunes, close harmony singing in Irish and Gaelic, a trio of Rajasthani master musicians, and many more. MORE INFO on our website - edinburghtradfest.com

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 02/06/2025

Well here we are, exactly 1 month on from where #EdinTradfest25 started and what a joy it's been! 🙏 This year's shenanigans featured: 👏 3171 happy punters 🎶 111 musicians 👶 40 toddlers 🎻 24 concerts ⭐ 7 x 5 star reviews 🎓 4 workshops 🌳 3 pop-up gigs 🎼 3 generations of pipers 💛 1 brilliant festival

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 30/05/2025

Thanks so much to all of you who came to our shows and helped to make them so special. Please continue to support #LiveMusic and #MusicFestivals wherever possible and keep an eye out for our wee round-up video coming very soon... #MusicianSky 📷 All these brilliant photos by Douglas Robertson.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 30/05/2025

We had three generations of Highland pipers on stage at the same time, a stage invasion of 40 pre-schoolers, some formidable throat singing, a 400-strong standing ovation at @thequeenshall.bsky.social, audience as backing singers, incredible crowd-band interaction, and just so many perfect concerts.

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 30/05/2025

Well, that's *almost* a wrap on #EdinTradfest25 - we're just putting the finishing touches on our round-up video and reporting, but wanted to celebrate that 2025 saw more audience members than ever before at @traversetheatre.bsky.social (up 15% on 2024), hosting 111 musicians over the Festival. 💛

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 12/05/2025

2 minutes from an extraordinary performance from Pelkkä Poutanen yesterday evening. What a treat for the audiences that joined us. "...it’s enticing, haunting, mesmerising, spiritual and hypnotic.” - Songlines Find out more about her music: www.petrapoutanen.com #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 11/05/2025

A wee clip of the Finlay Macdonald band from last night, comprising Finlay Macdonald, Ailis Sutherland, Ali Hutton, and Paul Jennings, here also joined on stage by Allan MacDonald for a bagpipe triple-threat. What a show! 💛👏 #Bagpipes #MusicSky

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 10/05/2025

Ta-da! Today's musical Trad-tinerary: 11AM: Tune writing workshop with Adam Sutherland 3PM: Claire Hastings: relaxed performance suitable for all ages 6:30PM: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach 8:15PM: Finlay Macdonald Band 10:15PM: Late Night Session led by Ciaran Ryan 🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

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Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · 09/05/2025

Approx. 1 min of exquisite heartbreak from Ellie Beaton last night, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 💛 with Luc McNally on guitar. #MusicianSky #Music #LiveMusic Still time to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for moments like this, programme: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

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