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: 30 April – 10 May 2027
A Soundhouse festival

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Dick Gaughan in conversation this Sunday at 2pm (10/5/26)

Under 26? Take advantage of our £9 tickets
Under 26? Take advantage of our £9 tickets

Sweet little deal for last minute tickets

Join us for a tune
Join us for a tune

Bring your instrument or just come and enjoy the tunes

Edinburgh Tradfest playlist now live
Edinburgh Tradfest playlist now live

A wee taste of the music coming your way at this year’s festival

CITY OF EDINBURGH MUSIC SCHOOL PUPILS LEARN WHY TRADITION SHOULD NOT SIT STILL
CITY OF EDINBURGH MUSIC SCHOOL PUPILS LEARN WHY TRADITION SHOULD NOT SIT STILL

Amy Geddes and Alison Carlyle offer inspiration to Music School pupils

Watch our mini documentary
Watch our mini documentary

Find out what is so special about this year’s festival

Storytelling, Film, Workshops and Sessions added to programme
Storytelling, Film, Workshops and Sessions added to programme

Find your favourites and some hidden gems

Here we go ...
Here we go ...

Our 2026 music line up is revealed

Looking back at ETF 25
Looking back at ETF 25

All the highlights, noted!

Relive the magic with this year's videos
Relive the magic with this year's videos

Some choice moments from For the Love of Trees and ETF Spotlight

 

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