I got a bit misty-eyed last night when the brilliant Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Steven Osborne gave a heartrendingly plaintive encore of ‘My Foolish Heart’ after their performance with the SCO at the Usher Hall. It was one of my dear old mum’s favourite songs. Thank goodness for autofocus! 🥹
@aakugbo@stevenosbornepiano@scottishchamberorchestra@usherhall
The ultimate Post Parade party! 🔥 The parade was just the warmup. @redhotchillipipers and @piper.ally took over @usherhall and turned up the heat. High energy, massive tunes, and unmatched vibes. There is absolutely nothing like live bagrock to finish the day! 🤘🥁
#edinburghtartanparade #tartanparade #allythepiper #redhotchillipipers #edinburghevents
Only two weeks to go until Max Cooper's audio-visual masterpiece of electronica and tickets are flying. Book yours from the link in bio.
🗓️ Wednesday 20 May, 7pm
Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips returns to Scotland next month with special guest support from Hamish Hawk (solo)
Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the ground-breaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the ‘60s, he and his bandmates invented the distinctive strain of British Folk Rock. He left the group by the age of 21 which was followed by a decade long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda, to over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist.
Rolling Stone: “Top 100 Guitarists of all time”
LA Times: “The finest rock songwriter and electric guitarist since Hendrix.”
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Hamish Hawk is a critically acclaimed indie-pop singer-songwriter and musician from Edinburgh, known for his high-energy, theatrical live performances. He has toured extensively, performing with artists including The Proclaimers, Public Service Broadcasting and most recently Wet Leg during Hogmanay.
📅 Tour Dates:
🎶 26 May 2026 – Music Hall, Aberdeen - Ltd Tickets
🎶 27 May 2026 – Eden Court, Inverness - Sold Out
🎶 28 May 2026 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh - Ltd Tickets
Final tickets / info on sale at the link in bio
Not long 'til we have Indiana Jones and the Raiders Of The Lost Ark Live in Concert with a full orchestra!
🗓️ Tuesday 2 June, 7.30pm
Book from our website link in bio.
Yesterday, the Usher Hall rang out with music from the Laurenson:Nicholson Duo at our latest Emerging Artists concert 🎻🎹
Amy Laurenson and David Nicholson brought together music that travels from the west coast of Scotland to the Northern Isles — rooted in tradition, but spoken in a contemporary voice. Their performance moved across a wide emotional landscape, from foot-stomping lightness to quieter, more reflective moments.
The programme also included music that has been important to David in embracing his autism and neurodivergence, offering space for different experiences and perspectives to be heard. In World Autism Acceptance Month, it felt especially fitting to reflect on inclusion, understanding, and a celebration of differences.
This concert continues a long-standing partnership with the Usher Hall that supports emerging musicians and regular live performances in the heart of the city. And there’s more to come — next up in June: Tripple and Josie Duncan. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Stay tuned for more amazing concerts in this season of Emerging Artists, funded by the Kimie Trust. 🎶
#EmergingArtists #AutismAcceptanceMonth
🏴 Scotland, we’ll see you on Oct 21st at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall & Oct 25th at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Get your tickets now at theshamrocks.ie ☘️ #theshamrocks #irishmusic #scottishmusic #tickets #willyegolassiego
Back by popular demand, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers - the most famous bagpipe band on the planet - are set to light up the stage once again for one night only.
Joining them on stage is the exceptional Ally the Piper, flying in from the USA to bring even more excitement to this fantastic event.
🗓️ Sat 9 May, 7.30pm
More info from our website via link in bio.
Tickets are now on sale for Eric Idle's tour this September!
An Evening With Eric Idle - join Eric as he celebrates the release of his new book 'Idle in Provence'. With heartfelt stories, laughter and a few Monty Python memories along the way.
Link in our bio.
@realericidle
#ericidle #idleinprovence #2026tour
