The past, present and future of traditional music

EDINBURGH TRADFEST – The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world.
NEXT YEAR’S DATES: 1 – 11 May 2026
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Catch Rebellious Truth online
Catch Rebellious Truth online

Join us this Sunday (11/5/25)

Five years ago today
Five years ago today

Remembering 2020

SESSION LEADERS REVEALED
SESSION LEADERS REVEALED

Come and join us for a tune

ROSS AINSLIE RECOMMENDS THE ENTIRE LINE UP!
ROSS AINSLIE RECOMMENDS THE ENTIRE LINE UP!

Praise indeed from ETF25 headliner

GREG LAWSON TELLS SCHOOL PUPILS TO HAVE NO BOUNDARIES
GREG LAWSON TELLS SCHOOL PUPILS TO HAVE NO BOUNDARIES

Music school pupils learn all about school alumnus Martyn Bennett

OUR 2025 PLAYLIST LANDS
OUR 2025 PLAYLIST LANDS

A wee sneaky preview of music from this year’s line up

FULL PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TODAY
FULL PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TODAY

Find out what’s in store this May

FIRST GIGS FOR ETF25 NOW ON SALE!
FIRST GIGS FOR ETF25 NOW ON SALE!

Check out the opening line up

EDINBURGH TRADFEST BREAKS OWN RECORD IN 2024
EDINBURGH TRADFEST BREAKS OWN RECORD IN 2024

Thanks to all the magnificent artists who took part

BAR SESSION LEADERS REVEALED
BAR SESSION LEADERS REVEALED

Find out who’ll be playing late night at the Traverse

 

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We’re enjoying a lovely rest day after our amazing closing concert with Siobhan Miller last night, but wanted to offer our heartfelt thanks to those who helped us put Edinburgh Tradfest main music programme together this year. It was definitely
Edinburgh Tradfest performers Ellie Beaton (@elliebeatonsong) and Luc McNally (@lucmcnally) played for visitors to @stgilescathedral earlier this afternoon and the sound was just as sumptuous as the surrounds... 🎶 Thanks to the staff at St Giles for
Great to see Edinburgh Tradest mentioned in @theskinnymag 🥰🎶 You can grab a copy in the @traversetheatre foyer! One of these three picks is tonight (Mary Macmaster's For the Love of Trees and Fiona Soe Paing) and then you lucky coolcats can ALSO s
Musical youth! 🎶 If you're under 26 and visiting #EdinTradfest25 you can bag £9 tickets for shows at the @traversetheatre - just note that this offer only applies when booking on the day of the gig, and purchasing in-person at the Box office.
We're stoked to have @lemonsqueezy_foodtruck back at the Traverse to keep your bellies full, as well our @bellfieldbrewery #EdinTradfest25 beer. Make sure to check out the menus and order at the bar so that the Lemon Squeezy team can rustle you up