Get a load of Triptic: a solid gold Soundhouse favourite 🌟 Join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social tomorrow for a sizzling #gig to end the working week, a spellbinding fusion of tango, klezmer and folk-inspired originals. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/tript

Greg Lawson, masterful bass groover Mario Caribé, and magpie pianist/accordionist Phil Alexander, unite to form Triptic - joining us on Friday 29 May at @traversetheatre.bsky.social. This new ensemble explores diverse and uncharted musical pathways. JOIN US! 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/tript

It might be all sunshine just now, but come Friday there's a big grey cloud en route. PERFECT timing to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for an evening with the mighty Triptic! Ft. music from Armenia to São Paulo & many richly melodic stops along the way. www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/triptic

COMING SOON- very soon in fact, Friday 29 May at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social - Triptic featuring firebrand violinist Greg Lawson, masterful bass groover Mario Caribé, and magpie pianist/accordionist Phil Alexander. 🎫 www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/tript #LiveMusic #Edinburgh #Gig

@edinburghtradfest.com, ran by @soundhouse.org.uk, begins tomorrow (1 May) and runs until the 11th - find out more in our recent MNS FESTIVALS! edition @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71015121/mns-festivals-feb26-24/5

“30 years together and still one of the most exciting bands on the scene” – Billy Rough, Folk Radio UK Luckily for Edinburgh audiences we've invited the Shoogles to @traversetheatre.bsky.social for a Saturday night with a bang 💫 Don't miss out - last tickets: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/shoog...

Joining the percussion & vocals of Kaela Rowan, Shooglenifty #10 features Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Ciarán Ryan on banjo & mandolin, plus the phenomenal bass & hair of Euan McLaughlin, with founding members James Mackintosh & Malcolm Crosbie. What could go wrong? www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/shoog...

In a career spanning many firsts – first band to incite a stage invasion at the Sydney Opera House, first UK band to play in Cuba, and the first Scots to perform in the Borneo Rainforest – Shooglenifty blazed a trail that many have followed. 🎟️ 8PM Sat 11 April: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/shoog...

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

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

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

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

Martin Taylor has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning five decades, with 100+ recordings to his credit. He's developed a unique way of playing the guitar that is greatly admired, and often emulated, by guitarists all over the world.  🎟️ RETURNS ONLY: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti...

Renowned internationally for his warm stage presence, dazzling fingerstyle technique & unforgettable interpretations, Martin Taylor has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning six decades, incl. collaborations with many of the greatest #jazz musicians: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti...

Martin Taylor @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎶 *Limited tickets remaining!* Whether you’re a long-time #jazz lover or discovering Martin’s music for the first time, this brand-new solo show promises an uplifting concert from one of the true greats of our time: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti...

Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE has been described by Jeff Beck as “the best guitarist in the world”. 🌟 Well, luckily for Edinburgh audiences, the virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns to @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎟️ Book: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti... #LiveMusic #Music

TOMORROW at @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎶 Espen Eriksen Trio: captivating, lyrical, melancholic & uplifting all at once. The Trio is made up of: Espen Eriksen, piano Lars Tormod Jenset, double bass Andreas Bye, drums ▶️ Watch youtu.be/i8edAEoGKtU 🎟️ Book www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/espen...

Espen Eriksen Trio are “one of the most unified, individual and recognisable group sounds in European jazz" and you can catch them on Weds 25 Feb at @traversetheatre.bsky.social ▶️ Fancy a flavour? From 2020: youtu.be/odd9QHkKByA 🎟️ Get your tickets booked: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/espen...

"A trio playing in total empathy, comfortable in themselves and in their #music." – Jazz Journal The inimitable Espen Eriksen Trio join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social this week for an evening of beautiful #LiveMusic 🎶 Tickets - get 'em before they're gone: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/espen...

Wee reminder that Espen Eriksen Trio play @traversetheatre.bsky.social next week! With highly melodic, lyrical instrumentals and a “less is more” approach, the trio is often credited for its unique voice within today’s #jazz scene. ▶️ youtu.be/WwnfSfQOxik?... 🎫 www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/espen...

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

After selling out in 2025, we’re delighted that Soundhouse favourites Espen Eriksen Trio are set to return on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 8PM! 💥 "A trio playing in total empathy, comfortable in themselves and in their music." – Jazz Journal 🎟️ Tickets: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/espen...

This video has had 2 million + views - there may not quite be that many of us packed into @traversetheatre.bsky.social on Sunday for practical reasons, but it's certainly going to be full to the brim. Last few tickets available now, get 'em before they're gone! #Music Watch: youtu.be/XzYS0cqaonc?...

A wee reminder hat our first #gig of the year - an evening with the formidable Foghorn Stringband - is just over 1 week away! 🎶 In performance, they gather around one microphone, balancing their music on the fly, and playing with an intense, fiery abandon... 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/fogho...

Thanks to @edinreporter.bsky.social for sharing news of our new season of music, starting with Foghorn Stringband on Sun 1 Feb: “These four players are the present day gold standard for real-deal hard-hitting genuine old-time American string band music." 📰 theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/01/soun...

Happy new year folks - never too late to say it 🥳 - and never too early to start thinking about Spring when that means a brand new season of #LiveMusic. We'll soon be returning to the @traversetheatre.bsky.social as the days get longer with some brilliant gigs in store: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events

A beautiful opening set from Pippa Blundell at our closing concert tonight, on the dreichest night for a while! What a gorgeous gorgeous voice. 🌧️ Big thanks to everybody that braved the rain, it was certainly worth it! #Music

A tiny bluesky-sized clip of Chris Amer Sextet last night, featuring Danny Nicolson's beautiful photographs. We are looking forward to the final concert of #SoundhouseWinterFest tonight at @traversetheatre.bsky.social: Constant Follower + Pippa Blundell: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

DAY 5 - ie. the last day *sob* - of Winter Fest ❄️ Today's agenda is simple: Constant Follower and Pippa Blundell (8:15PM)! With gentle melodies and layered guitars, Constant Follower create beautiful and immersive music. ▶️ youtu.be/03oqtKqCSiM 🎟️ www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

A bird's eye view of Rachel Duns Quintet earlier this evening ✴️ Excellent stuff from Rachel, Kyle Hood (guitar), Kenny Lyons (drums), Chris Quinn (bass) and Dot Allan (keys). What a treat!! #Edinburgh #LiveMusic #Music

Ewan Johnstone Trio in soundcheck 🔊 See you all soon for SWF Spotlight, presenting some of the finest young jazz musicians making their mark on the scene 🌟 Timmy Allan 🌟 Ewan Johnstone Trio 🌟 Milele Collective Still time to join us, music starts at 2PM: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

@soundhouse.org.uk Winter Festival cont in Edin (ends 1 Dec), today incl 'SWF Spotlight Concert' at @traversetheatre.bsky.social feat. a collection of young jazz musicians: Timmy Allan, Ewan Johnston Trio, and Milele Collective - more in MNS @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70868068/mns-nov25-26/23

A tiny festive teaser of tonight's Trav 1 gig with Chris Amer Sextet 🎄 As you can see at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social audiences were treated to a third of the full line-up (Chris Amer & Matt Carmichael). See the full show at @traversetheatre.bsky.social, 8:15PM: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

Day 4 at #SoundhouseWinterFest! Today's winter-tinerary (with a decidedly jazzy flavour)... 11AM: IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP WITH SIMONE SEALES 2PM: SWF SPOTLIGHT 6:30PM: RACHEL DUNS (pictured( QUINTET 8:15PM: CHRIS AMER SEXTET 🎟️ See you soon! Book tickets: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

Thanks to Malcolm MacFarlane for joining us (and Niki King's 'Time') in Traverse 1 for a brilliant evening of music. A bluesky-sized clip below! @malcolmmacfarlane.bsky.social (1/2) #LiveMusic

A wee clip of the wonderful Cahalen Morrison Trio earlier this evening 💜 There's still time to join us for a full day of concerts tomorrow, and our closing gig on Monday night, all at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social. More info and tickets: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

Cahalen Morrison on superb form with Fergus McCreadie and Corrie Dick @soundhouse.org.uk @traversetheatre.bsky.social

In the midst of the commercial meltdown of #Edinburgh city centre, a gorgeous calming set this lunchtime from Matt Carmichael + Chris Amer at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social Scottish National Portrait Gallery as part of @soundhouse.org.uk Winter Festival 😌

DAY 3 ✨ Happy Fair Saturday folks! Today's Soundhouse Winter-tinerary is a juicy one with tons of opportunities to be involved: 11AM: MASTERCLASS WITH GRAEME STEPHEN 3PM: THE AYOUB SISTERS 6:30PM: CAHALEN MORRISON TRIO 8:15PM: NIKI KING + MALCOLM MACFARLANE www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

A brilliant Friday night 💜 Check out our Instagram page for wee video snippets in our stories (www.instagram.com/soundhouseor...) or take a look below at some snaps! Can't wait to see you back at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social tomorrow for Day 3 ✨👋 #Edinburgh #LiveMusic #Gigs

Thank you @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social! 🎶 Still plenty of time to join us, full programme here: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

TONIGHT AT 8:15PM! 🔥 Bee Asha is a genre blending spoken word artist, rapper and singer. Expect raw storytelling, playfulness and a rollercoaster of emotions. With special guest Carla J. Easton, award-nominated singer-songwriter. 🎟️ www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/... 🖼️ Douglas Robertson

Our second workshop as part of Winter Fest this year is a warm and welcoming session with 'cellist and improvisor Simone Seales! ✨ IMPROVISATION FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP with SIMONE SEALES (Sunday 30 November at 11AM) 🎟️ More info and tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improvisat...

❄️ Today's Soundhouse Winter-tinerary at @traversetheatre.bsky.social ❄️ 6:30PM: DARA DUBH Traditional harp as you’ve never heard it before. 8:15PM: BEE ASHA + CARLA J EASTON Feel the creative force of one of Scotland’s finest rappers. #LiveMusic tickets: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

What a brilliant start to #SoundhouseWinterFest! We were transported backwards almost 100-years, yet also somehow catapulted into the future?! 🤯 Completed by Graeme Stephen's incredible score, Graeme himself, Tom Bancroft and the Fiona Winning Quartet. Excellent! We'll see you tomorrow for day 2.

Thanks for coming Johnny! 🙏

Rehearsals today ahead of our one-off performance of Graeme Stephen's score for the classic silent film Metropolis (1927). Graeme, fellow jazz luminary Tom Bancroft, and the über-fabulous Fiona Winning Quartet will take to the Traverse 1 stage at 8:15PM: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

A wee reminder too as we try and contain our excitement for tonight's performance that Graeme Stephen (performing tonight accompanying Metropolis) is also delivering a workshop this year! 🎓 DEVELOPING CONCEPTS FOR COMPOSITION, IMPROVISATION AND PRACTICE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/compositio...

TODAY'S THE DAY! 🥳 Good news, the wait is over: it's only SOUNDHOUSE WINTER FESTIVAL DAY 1! We're kicking off with Graeme Stephen's Metropolis (1927) + the Fiona Winning Quarter. #SilentFilm that's far from silent! 8:15PM at @traversetheatre.bsky.social: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

this Saturday @soundhouse.org.uk #edinburgh #traverse