What's on
List of Series
List of Events
QOW TRIO
Music at the TraverseTue 12 May, 8PM
The fearless threesome are back with a barnstorming third album of wide-ranging, adventurous jazz.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Book by Rachel Sheinkin, music and lyrics by William Finn, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss–
Join six quirky misfits at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – and maybe a few audience members – as they compete for the spelling crown in this heartfelt and hilarious Tony Award-winning smash-hit.
Deadman: "Finding Your Voice & Building A Career"
Creative opportunity Led by Deadman Artistic Director Samuel BossmanFri 15 May, 2pm
In response to an acutely precarious creative arts industry, this workshop will give essential time to individual practice, focused on creative dynamism and sustainability in your practice.
The Freshwater Five
by Liam Patrick Harrison–
Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice.
Leila Navabi: Relay
Directed by Elan IsaacSat 16 May, 7PM
A bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi.
Aspyrian
Music at the TraverseMon 18 May, 8PM
Blending intricate composition with rich improvisation and immersive textures London-based trio craft a captivating and distinctive sound.
Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In
by Frances Poet, directed by Jemima Levick, from an idea conceived by Paul English and Frances Poet–
The true story of the gallus Greenock girls who fought a battle against injustice that thrust them onto the world stage.
Baby Mash-Up, What On Earth Are You Doing?
by Sally Hobson, directed by Nicholas BoneFri 22 - Sat 23 May, 7:30PM
Something’s wrong. Baby Mash-up knows there’s something adrift, but she can’t pin it down.
David and the Hedgehog - Readings and Discussions
Sat 23 May, 2:30PM
Using Baby Mash-up, what on Earth are you doing? as a starting point for discussion, stillpoint presents an opportunity to hear readings of work not often presented and to openly discuss innovation in new writing.
Soundhouse: Triptic
Music at the TraverseFri 29 May, 8PM
A spellbinding fusion of tango, klezmer and folk-inspired originals
Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2026
Sat 30 May - Sun 7 Jun
The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival is back for 2026 from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June, with an exciting line up of performances for children aged 0 to15yrs and their families.
Suntou Susso
Music at the TraverseSat 30 May, 8PM
Step into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso, a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora - the 22-string West African harp.