Neighbourhood guide

Old Town

Castle, Royal Mile and the closes

The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.

Edinburgh Castle is open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and its own page suggests at least two hours for the main attractions. Hours change by season, so check the date. St Giles' Cathedral holds Sunday services at 9:30 and 11:00.

Four free museums run by Culture Edinburgh sit on or near the Royal Mile. The Writers' Museum is open daily 10:00 to 17:00 with last entry at 16:30, while the Museum of Edinburgh and The People's Story are open Wednesday to Sunday over winter. The Museum of Childhood is closed until January 2027.

The Real Mary King's Close at 2 Warriston's Close runs guided visits and is open seven days a week, with daily hours that change by season. Surgeons' Hall Museums, on Nicolson Street in the Southside, are open 10:00 to 17:00 every day.

Getting there

Waverley station is at the foot of the Old Town. Most places here are reached on foot, up the Royal Mile from the east or down from the castle.

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Nearby neighbourhoods

New Town Georgian streets and Princes Street 19 places · under 1 km away

Southside Museums, theatres and student streets 10 places · under 1 km away

Calton Hill Monuments and the view 6 places · under 1 km away

Marchmont and the Meadows Open grass south of the Old Town 2 places · under 1 km away

The best of Old Town

Best free museum The Writers' Museum Free, open seven days a week from 10:00 to 17:00.

Best for a long visit Edinburgh Castle Open daily except 25 and 26 December.

Best underground tour The Real Mary King's Close A preserved 17th-century street under the Royal Mile.

Best live music Whistle Binkies Open every night in the vaults under South Bridge.

Things to do in Old Town

Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock seen from below in evening light

Landmark Edinburgh Castle The castle on the rock above the city, home of the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg and the One o'Clock Gun. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

West front of St Giles' Cathedral and its crown spire on the Royal Mile

Church St Giles' Cathedral The High Kirk of Edinburgh on the Royal Mile. It holds Sunday services at 9:30 and 11:00 with the cathedral choir and organ, and a programme of concerts.

Museum The Real Mary King's Close A preserved 17th-century street beneath the Royal Mile, visited on guided tours. Its own page gives the address as 2 Warriston's Close.

The white tower and dome of Camera Obscura on the Castlehill skyline

Museum Camera Obscura and World of Illusions A five-floor attraction on Castlehill with more than 100 illusions and a rooftop terrace over the city. Its page says a valid Kids for a Quid train ticket gets one free child ticket per full-paying adult.

Edinburgh Castle rising above the buildings at the Grassmarket

Landmark · Free Grassmarket A historic marketplace below the castle, now lined with independent shops, bars and restaurants, according to the official city guide.

The curved row of colourful shopfronts along Victoria Street

Shopping Victoria Street The curved, cobbled street that links the Lawnmarket to the Grassmarket, listed by the official city guide among the Grassmarket's shopping streets.

Red telephone boxes on the Royal Mile with tall stone tenements behind

Landmark · Free The Royal Mile The main street of the Old Town, running from the castle down to Holyrood. The official guide places it within a World Heritage site.

Exterior wall and tall windows of Greyfriars Kirk

Church Greyfriars Kirk The first new kirk built in Scotland after the Reformation, in the Old Town.

Front of Canongate Kirk with its round window and iron gates

Church Canongate Kirk The parish church of the Canongate on the lower Royal Mile.

Lady Stair's House, home of the Writers' Museum, with its turret

Museum · Free The Writers' Museum A museum in Lady Stair's House on the Lawnmarket about Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Burns' writing desk and Scott's rocking horse are among the objects.

The Tolbooth building on the Canongate that houses The People's Story

Museum · Free The People's Story Museum A free museum in Canongate Tolbooth on the lives of working people in Edinburgh from the 18th century on, with recreated scenes such as a bookbinder's workshop and a wartime kitchen.

The yellow frontage of the Museum of Edinburgh in Huntly House

Museum · Free Museum of Edinburgh A free museum on the Royal Mile with permanent collections and special exhibitions on the city's history.

Museum · Free Museum of Childhood The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, opened in 1957. It is free to visit.

Museum City Art Centre A city-run gallery of Scottish art and touring exhibitions, with lift and escalator access to all floors. Entry is generally free, with charges for some temporary exhibitions.

John Knox House on the Royal Mile with its timber upper storey

Museum Scottish Storytelling Centre and John Knox House The centre for storytelling on the Royal Mile, joined to John Knox House. The site said it was open Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00 on the check date.

The domed Bank of Scotland headquarters building at the top of the Mound

Museum · Free Museum on the Mound A free museum about money and banking in the Bank of Scotland's headquarters on the Mound. Its site invites you to see a million pounds and Scotland's oldest banknote.

Museum St Cecilia's Hall A concert room and music museum run by the University of Edinburgh.

The stone frontage of the Fruitmarket on Market Street beneath the bridge

Museum Fruitmarket A contemporary art gallery on Market Street, open 7 days a week according to its site.

The glass-fronted Scottish Poetry Library at night

Museum · Free Scottish Poetry Library Scotland's national poetry library, with free spaces for work and study. Its address is printed as Edinburgh EH8 8DT.

Museum · Free Stills A centre for photography with free gallery entry, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00.

The Scotch Whisky Experience building with its sign at the Royal Mile

Museum The Scotch Whisky Experience A whisky attraction on Castlehill with tours, tastings, a shop and a free audio guide.

The Edinburgh Dungeon shopfront entrance with its sign

Museum Edinburgh Dungeon A live-actor attraction on Edinburgh's dark history. The page showed 11:00 to 16:00 with a last tour at 15:45 on the check date.

Park · Free Dunbars Close Garden A garden laid out in the style of a 17th-century garden, entered along a narrow cobbled close off the Canongate.

Facade of the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge

Museum National Library of Scotland Scotland's national library, with collections, stories and research services on its site.

The Victorian Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland

Museum National Museum of Scotland Scotland's national museum on Chambers Street. The National Museums Scotland site refused automated reading, so hours are not listed here.

Market Edinburgh Farmers' Market A farmers' market near the castle. Its site had a re-opening notice on the check date.

Pub The Jolly Judge A pub in James Court off the Lawnmarket. Its site says it is open every day.

Nightlife Whistle Binkies A live music bar in the vaults under South Bridge, open every night until the early hours.

Nightlife The Liquid Room A live music and club venue at 9C Victoria Street.

Nightlife Sneaky Pete's A nightclub and live venue at 73 Cowgate, open every night.

Nightlife The Jazz Bar A live music venue on Chambers Street.

Nightlife The Bongo Club A nightclub, gig and events venue with residencies from Scottish club nights.

What's on in Old Town

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Lighthouse lives: Stories from Scotland's Keepers Activities
Thu 12 Nov · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Library social: Sporting collections Activities
Fri 13 Nov · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Robert Louis Stevenson Day - Paddling Their Own Canoes Exhibition
Fri 13 Nov · The Writers' Museum
Exhibition at The Writers' Museum, Old Town.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Sneaky Pete’s 18th Birthday Party Activities
Fri 13 Nov · The Fruitmarket
£5 · 20:00 to 23:59 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
St Giles' Spotlight: Organ Recital - Sebastian Johansson Concert
Fri 13 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 13:30 to 14:15.
13:30 to 14:15 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending Concert
Fri 13 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 20:00 to 22:00.
20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Creative making: Festive calligraphy Activities
Sat 14 Nov · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Activities
14 Nov 2026 to 18 Apr 2027 · National Museum of Scotland
Event at National Museum of Scotland.
£3.00 to £15.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Saltire Society 90th Anniversary Concert Concert
Sat 14 Nov · St. Cecilia’s Music Museum & Concert Hall
Concert at St. Cecilia’s Music Museum & Concert Hall.
£5.00 to £10.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Three Tenors by Candlelight Concert
Sat 14 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 20:00 to 21:00.
20:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral

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Norwegian Advent Concert Concert
Mon 16 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 19:00 to 20:00.
19:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Cafe Ceilidh Activities
On now, until 17 Nov · Scottish Storytelling Centre
Event at Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Free to attend · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Carrying Stream Festival Festival
On now, until 17 Nov · Scottish Storytelling Centre
Festival at Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
History of health and healing in Edinburgh Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Augustine United Church
Event at Augustine United Church.
Free admission · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
'A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle' Activities
Thu 19 Nov · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Ade Adesina: Bard Exhibition
On now, until 11 Apr 2027 · City Art Centre
Exhibition at City Art Centre, Old Town.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Balancing in Freedom Activities
On now, until 20 Nov · The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Event at The Scottish Storytelling Centre.
£10.00 to £12.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Broadway Brunch Food
On now, until 19 Dec · Brewhemia
Food and drink event at Brewhemia.
£40.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Closes & Coffee Tour Activities
On now, until 31 Dec · The Lost Close
Event at The Lost Close.
£40.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Colours of the Past: A Creative Writing Exhibition Exhibition
On now, until 29 Nov · The Writers' Museum
Exhibition at The Writers' Museum, Old Town.
Free · Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Curiosity Club Activities
On now, until 29 Nov · National Museum of Scotland
Event at National Museum of Scotland.
£10.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation Activities
On now, until 26 Dec · The Real Mary King's Close
Event at The Real Mary King's Close.
£27.50 to £35.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Easy Sundays Activities
On now, until 29 Nov · Scottish Storytelling Centre
Event at Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Fakes and Forgeries Exhibition
On now, until 24 Apr 2027 · National Library of Scotland
Exhibition at National Library of Scotland.
Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Fresh History: Objects recently added to the City’s collection Exhibition
On now, until 31 Mar 2027 · Museum of Edinburgh
Exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate.
Free · Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Gifted: New Acquisitions at City Art Centre Activities
On now, until 6 Jun 2027 · City Art Centre
Event at City Art Centre, Old Town.
Free entry · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Imagine if... Celebrating 30 years of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site Exhibition
On now, until 10 Jan 2027 · Museum of Edinburgh
Exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate.
Free · Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Museum Socials Activities
On now, until 19 Mar 2027 · National Museum of Scotland
Event at National Museum of Scotland.
Free, booking required · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Music at the Museum Activities
On now, until 2 Mar 2027 · National Museum of Scotland
Event at National Museum of Scotland.
Free, no booking required · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Open shelves: Frozen lands Exhibition
On now, until 31 Dec · National Library of Scotland
Exhibition at National Library of Scotland.
Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Peter Liversidge: The Rules of the Library Exhibition
On now, until 19 Dec · National Library of Scotland
Exhibition at National Library of Scotland.
Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Scotland’s First Warriors Activities
On now, until 16 May 2027 · National Museum of Scotland
Event at National Museum of Scotland.
Free admission · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Scottish Storytelling Centre’s Workshops Activities
On now, until 21 Nov · Scottish Storytelling Centre
Event at Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Sensory Sunday Activities
On now, until 6 Dec · Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Edinburgh
Event at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Edinburgh.
Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Tfeh presents: BHOB RAINEY / MARLON GRANDO / BAFFALO PICASSO & OFF BRAND Activities
Thu 19 Nov · The Fruitmarket
£10.93 · 20:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
The Long Italian Lunch Activities
On now, until 29 Nov · Eve Restaurant and Bar
Event at Eve Restaurant and Bar.
From £35.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
The Sunday Sketch Activities
On now, until 21 Mar 2027 · The National Museum of Scotland
Event at The National Museum of Scotland.
£13.00 to £15.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Magma Poetry: The Antarctic Issue Launch Activities
Fri 20 Nov · The Fruitmarket
18:30 to 20:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
Untold Stories of Scotland’s Condemned Women Activities
20 to 28 Nov · The Lost Close
Event at The Lost Close.
£52.54 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
500 years of Auld Reekie in 1 building ; Behind the Scenes Tour Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Museum of Edinburgh
Event at Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Kenneth Dingwall: Being Activities
21 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027 · City Art Centre
Event at City Art Centre, Old Town.
£6.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
St Giles' at Six: Sangstream PRESENT A Concert of Seasonal Folk Song Concert
Sun 22 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 18:00 to 19:00.
18:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Evening Concert Series - Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series Concert
Mon 23 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 18:30 to 19:30.
18:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland's film archive Activities
Wed 25 Nov · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 18:00 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Deep Time: Ground Truth(s) Day 1 Activities
Thu 26 Nov · The Fruitmarket
Free to £10 · 17:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
Inside the archive: Transport for All Activities
Thu 26 Nov · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Deep Time: Ground Truth(s) Day 2 Activities
Fri 27 Nov · The Fruitmarket
Free to £10 · 17:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
Evening Concert Series: Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - Warren Mailley-Smith Concert
Fri 27 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 18:15 to 19:15.
18:15 to 19:15 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Evening Concert Series: Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight - The Piccadilly Concert
Fri 27 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 20:00 to 21:30.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral · Evening Concert Series: Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight - The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Deep Time: Ground Truth(s) Day 3 Activities
Sat 28 Nov · The Fruitmarket
Free to £10 · 17:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
Evening Concert Series: Chopin by Candlelight at Christmas - Warren Mailley-Smith Concert
Sat 28 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 18:15 to 19:15.
18:15 to 19:15 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Evening Concert Series: Nutcracker Suite at Christmas - The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Concert
Sat 28 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 20:00 to 21:30.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral · Evening Concert Series: Nutcracker Suite at Christmas - The PIccadilly Sinfonietta
Heartlands Exhibition
28 Nov to 13 Dec · City Art Centre
Exhibition at City Art Centre, Old Town.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
The Cape Controversy Activities
Sat 28 Nov · The Real Mary King’s Close
Event at The Real Mary King’s Close.
£285.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Silent Reading Group Activities
Mon 30 Nov · The Fruitmarket
£4 · 18:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
The Royal Mile International Piano Series - The Beethoven Sonatas Concert
Mon 30 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 18:30 to 19:30.
18:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
In Conversation: David Patterson, Duncan Macmillan and Kenneth Dingwall Exhibition
Thu 3 Dec · City Art Centre
Exhibition at City Art Centre, Old Town.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
A Christmas Celebration with St Martin's Voices Concert
Fri 4 Dec · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 19:00 to 20:30.
19:00 to 20:30 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Christmas crafts: Festive snowflake decorations Activities
Fri 4 Dec · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Clay Candlestick Workshop Activities
Sat 5 Dec · The Fruitmarket
£25 · 10:00 to 11:30 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
Endless Love Creative, Winter Makers Market Market
Sat 5 Dec · The Fruitmarket
Market at .
£2 · 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket · Endless Love Creative - Winter Makers Market
Festive Boozy Drag Brunch Food
5 to 12 Dec · Brewhemia
Food and drink event at Brewhemia.
£29.00 to £49.50 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Festive shadow puppets and stories Activities
Sat 5 Dec · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
The delight of fright: Writing scary books for young people Activities
Sat 5 Dec · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 14:00 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Winter Botanical Blending, Perfume Workshop Activities
Sat 5 Dec · The Fruitmarket
£55 · 14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket · Winter Botanical Blending - Perfume Workshop
Bookbinding workshop: Concertina Sketchbook Activities
Sun 6 Dec · The Fruitmarket
£40 · 15:00 to 16:30 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
Endless Love Creative, Winter Makers Market Market
Sun 6 Dec · The Fruitmarket
Market at .
£2 · 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket · Endless Love Creative - Winter Makers Market
Framed Embroidered Letter Workshop Activities
Sun 6 Dec · The Fruitmarket
£55 · 10:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
Evening Concert Series: Moonlight Sonata at Christmas - Warren Mailley-Smith Concert
Fri 11 Dec · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 18:15 to 19:15.
18:15 to 19:15 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral
Evening Concert Series: Nutcracker Suite at Christmas - The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Concert
Fri 11 Dec · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 20:00 to 21:30.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral · Evening Concert Series: Nutcracker Suite at Christmas - The PIccadilly Sinfonietta
Library Social: Festive crafts Activities
Fri 11 Dec · National Library of Scotland
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Tianjun Li: i am Activities
11 Dec 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 · The Fruitmarket
Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
CHRISTMAS with St Giles' Cathedral Choir | Concert 1 Concert
Sat 12 Dec · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 18:00 to 19:00.
18:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral · CHRISTMAS with St Giles’ Cathedral CHoir | Concert 1
CHRISTMAS with St Giles' Cathedral Choir | Concert 2 Concert
Sat 12 Dec · St Giles' Cathedral
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 20:00 to 21:00.
20:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral · CHRISTMAS with St Giles’ Cathedral Choir | Concert 2
Matthew Hardie: The Scottish Stradivari Concert
Sat 12 Dec · St Cecilia's Hall
Concert at .
£5 to £15 · 15:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: St Cecilia's Hall (University of Edinburgh)

Show 5 events nearby, outside Old Town

The Grassmarket Market Market
Saturdays. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Grassmarket, Old Town
Saturday market in the Grassmarket with local produce, baked goods and crafts.
Sat 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh Council)
Local Hero Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Grassmarket Community Picture House, Old Town
Film screening at Grassmarket Community Picture House in the Film Guild's winter weekend season.
£3/£5/£7 sliding scale · Map · Source: Edinburgh Film Guild
Le Samourai screening Activities
Fri 27 Nov · Institut français d'Écosse, Old Town
Screening of Jean-Pierre Melville's 1967 film in French with English subtitles, in the Film Guild's French cinema season.
£8 · 18:00 · Map · Source: Edinburgh Film Guild
Limbo Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Grassmarket Community Picture House, Old Town
Film screening at Grassmarket Community Picture House in the Film Guild's winter weekend season.
£3/£5/£7 sliding scale · Map · Source: Edinburgh Film Guild
Whisky Galore! Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Grassmarket Community Picture House, Old Town
Film screening at Grassmarket Community Picture House in the Film Guild's winter weekend season.
£3/£5/£7 sliding scale · Map · Source: Edinburgh Film Guild

All 75 local events in Old Town

Live music in Old Town

Sneaky Pete's 47 upcoming gigs
The Jazz Bar 42 upcoming gigs
Bannermans 39 upcoming gigs
St Giles' Cathedral 35 upcoming gigs
The Bongo Club 17 upcoming gigs
Cabaret Voltaire 14 upcoming gigs
Greyfriars Kirk 12 upcoming gigs
St Cecilia's Hall 8 upcoming gigs
The Mash House 5 upcoming gigs
Canongate Kirk 2 upcoming gigs

What's on in Old Town this week

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