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Edinburgh Tradfest returns to the Traverse for a series of special in-person gigs as part of this year's Festival.
Edinburgh TradFest Spotlight is supported by Creative Scotland, the City of Edinburgh Council and the William Grant Foundation.
Do also feel free to join us for a bite! During Tradfest 2024 we are delighted to be joined by Scottish street food award finalists Soulfull who have been serving their fresh and vibrant food at festivals, markets and pop ups throughout Scotland since 2020.
Their Middle Eastern inspired dishes are prepared with passion and soul for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike!
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List of Events, 12 per page.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Simon Thoumire & Dave Milligan
Edinburgh TradfestSat 11 May, 6:30pm
A unique blend of virtuoso musicianship and rapport that comes from working together for almost 25 years.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Dàimh
Edinburgh TradfestSat 11 May. 8.15pm
Forging the sound of the New Tradition, Dàimh are West Highland Music’s proudest exponents.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Rebellious Truth: Archie Fisher + Fraser Fifield
Edinburgh TradfestSun 12 May, 2pm
Our forth annual Rebellious Truth lecture-recital in collaboration with Celtic & Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Tradfest: Clare Sands
Edinburgh TradfestSun 12 May, 6:30pm
A sixth generation fiddler and bilingual singer from Cork, Ireland. Channeling the music of her ancestors, she weaves traditional roots with contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Spotlight
Edinburgh TradfestSun 12 May, 8.15pm
A show that will throw a light on some of the most exciting new performers in folk and traditional music today.