Edinburgh Fringe 2025
From disco dance hall parties for under-fives to adults-only late-night cabaret shows, there truly is something for everyone at the Edinburgh Fringe, the world’s biggest arts festival. John Scott shares his 2025 highlights.
Live Music
Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo Tour
STEVE HACKETT ANNOUNCES UK SHOWS IN OCTOBER 2024 British based fans will be able to experience the Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo Tour in the UK during October 2024.
Yes – The Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
John Scott goes to see classic progressive rockers Yes at The Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project
John Scott continues his journey around Edinburgh fringe and checks out Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project
Edinburgh Fringe Day 6 – IL WOL DANG
As the Edinburgh Fringe approaches fever pitch, John Scott enjoys a moment of tranquillity with Korean group IL WOL DANG.
Edinburgh Fringe Day 5 – DJ YODA
A night at the movies – with a difference. John Scott checks out DJ Yoda’s Tarantino AV Show.
Edinburgh Fringe Day 4 – Duane Forrest – The Climb, & Distant Memories of the Near Future
John Scott continues his exploration of the Edinburgh Fringe with Duane Forrest and David Head
The SoapGirls – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh
The SoapGirls and Tokyo Honey Trap – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh Looking for a way to liven up a boring Wednesday evening? John Scott reckons The SoapGirls might have the solution. Support Tokyo Honey Trap.
Lakecia Benjamin at The Speigeltent, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Lakecia Benjamin – The Speigeltent, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
The Darts – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
The Darts – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
Elles Bailey – The Caves, Edinburgh
Elles Bailey live at The Caves, Edinburgh.
Shonen Knife Live
Shonen Live at Summerhill, Edinburgh Unbelievably, this year marks Shonen Knife’s 40th anniversary and the trio of pop-punk poppets are in a celebratory mood. Even more so, as the tour has been previously pandemically postponed.
Daddy Long Legs – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Daddy Long Legs – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh Daddy Long Legs play R’n’B. Not the slinky, glitzy R’n’B of Rihanna or Usher. Daddy Long Legs play the dirty, raw R’n’B of Robert Gordon or Dr Feelgood. If you have come to The Voodoo Rooms tonight expecting the former, you may be in for a disappointment. […]
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh John Scott packs his Scooby Snacks and heads into Edinburgh’s mean streets in search of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.
Lust For Life – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
LUST FOR LIFE -THE VOODO ROOMS, EDINBURGH John Scott heads out to see Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life album played by an All-Star lineup. No chickens were hypnotised during this performance.