The past, present and future of traditional music

What’s on – Edinburgh Tradfest 2026

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Venues: Potterrow – Traverse Theatre – Scottish Storytelling Centre – The Cameo

Categories: Main music programme – Film – Storytelling Centre Events – Lecture/talk – Livestream – Workshop – Session – Ceilidh – Family Friendly

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Deiseil: Dancing in Time

dance, music, traverse theatre

Deiseil: Dancing in Time

Tuesday 5 May 2026
6:30 pm 7:30 pm 18:30 19:30
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The spine-tingling tale of how Scottish stepdance was lost and found. By Alison Carlyle and Amy Geddes

Easy Sundays: Starting with Step Dance

dance, family friendly, workshop, storytelling

Easy Sundays: Starting with Step Dance

Sunday 3 May 2026
1:00 pm 3:00 pm 13:00 15:00
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A chance to try step dance in a relaxed environment

What is… Traditional Dance?

11:00 am11:00

lecture, dance, Scot Storytelling Centre, online, livestream

What is… Traditional Dance?

Sunday 3 May 2026
11:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 12:00
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Lively lecture demystifying Scottish traditional dance