Music

Ollie Kemp, 15, from Preston Lodge High School, was awarded first place in the under-16s Jig at the Junior Piping, taking home The Falkirk Tryst Trophy

Young bagpiper who regularly entertains neighbours wins under-16 championship title

St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

Santa Claus to make special appearance at Christmas concert in Haddington

The concert takes place at Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk this weekend

The concert takes place at Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk this weekend

Concert society continues its 40th anniversary celebrations with clarinet performance

Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid were among those performing at Dunbar Music Festival

Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid were among those performing at Dunbar Music Festival

Dunbar Music Festival 2026 hailed the best yet after attracting record crowds

Advance tickets can be bought now, with all under-26s welcome to attend for free

Advance tickets can be bought now, with all under-26s welcome to attend for free

Haddington Concert Society marks 40th anniversary with all-star show

The performance takes place at Haddington's Holy Trinity Church

The performance takes place at Haddington's Holy Trinity Church

Haddington host concert featuring Halloween-inspired chamber music

Sophie Bancroft and Tom Lyne are heading to West Barns next month

Sophie Bancroft and Tom Lyne are heading to West Barns next month

West Barns Live season to end with Sophie Bancroft and Tom Lyne performance

David ‘Qadasi’ Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe are performing in East Lothian for the first time

David ‘Qadasi’ Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe are performing in East Lothian for the first time

Zulu music duo Qadasi and Maqhinga to make East Lothian debut

The concert took place at Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk earlier this month

The concert took place at Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk earlier this month

Young musicians take concert's fundraising total to almost £20,000

Fundraising gig planned to raise money for East Lothian's Leuchie House

Kevin MacDonald and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are coming to Haddington next summer

Kevin MacDonald and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are coming to Haddington next summer

Red Hot Chilli Pipers mark 25th anniversary with Haddington festival gig

FBTS will return to North Berwick from July 30 to August 8, 2027.

FBTS will return to North Berwick from July 30 to August 8, 2027.

Fringe By The Sea

‘More colour and creativity’ promised at Fringe by the Sea 2027

Ali Blevins' poetry collection began as a way to process the impact of Parkinson's

Ali Blevins' poetry collection began as a way to process the impact of Parkinson's

North Berwick artist's Parkinson’s journey inspires night of music and poetry

Mamma Mia! ABBA tribute act coming to Haddington this autumn

Dunbar RBL Pipe Band are looking to add to their ranks

Dunbar RBL Pipe Band are looking to add to their ranks

Clubs and societies

Pipe band seeks pipers and tenor drummers ahead of new season

FARA, will take to the stage on Saturday, October 10

FARA, will take to the stage on Saturday, October 10

Two popular folk music acts heading to Haddington Corn Exchange this month

John McMillan, Provost of East Lothian, with drummer Nyah Reilly and pipe major Fraser Wilikinson as Haddington Pipe Band launches its 2027 calendar

John McMillan, Provost of East Lothian, with drummer Nyah Reilly and pipe major Fraser Wilikinson as Haddington Pipe Band launches its 2027 calendar

Clubs and societies

Haddington Pipe Band's 2027 calendar goes on sale worldwide

The Big Comedy Roadshow will be held on Friday, October 16

The Big Comedy Roadshow will be held on Friday, October 16

Packed autumn programme of music, comedy, films and more coming to Haddington

Haddington Concert Society is getting ready to toast 40 years. From left: John McMillan, Stewart Macrae, Electra Perivolaris, Marie Macpherson, and Haddington Concert Society chair Fiona Finch

Haddington Concert Society is getting ready to toast 40 years. From left: John McMillan, Stewart Macrae, Electra Perivolaris, Marie Macpherson, and Haddington Concert Society chair Fiona Finch

Haddington Concert Society marks 40 years with anniversary concert and new season

Haddington Pipe Band, who enjoyed performing at Edinburgh Castle, will soon release a 2027 calendar

Haddington Pipe Band, who enjoyed performing at Edinburgh Castle, will soon release a 2027 calendar

Clubs and societies

Haddington Pipe Band to launch 2027 calendar featuring a year of photographs

Cairnsie will be at the Station Yard during Dunbar Music Festival

Cairnsie will be at the Station Yard during Dunbar Music Festival

Dunbar Music Festival to host biggest programme yet with almost 60 free gigs

The concerts will all be held at Northesk Church in Musselburgh

The concerts will all be held at Northesk Church in Musselburgh

The Brunton to launch autumn afternoon concert series in Musselburgh

Young musicians will perform at Belhaven Parish Church

Young musicians will perform at Belhaven Parish Church

Secondary school preparing for annual concert at church

RANT are performing in West Barns at the beginning of next month

RANT are performing in West Barns at the beginning of next month

Four leading Scottish fiddle players to perform in East Lothian this October

Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk will host a number of concerts in the coming weeks

Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk will host a number of concerts in the coming weeks

Music will fill historic church with dates revealed for concerts

Garleton Singers are getting ready for a three-date tour of Sweden

Garleton Singers are getting ready for a three-date tour of Sweden

East Lothian musical group preparing for tour of Sweden

Gladsmuir church to host another concert after popular theatre organ night

The shows are a gesture of gratitude to the fans who have supported him throughout the year, in which Callum headlined the OVO Hydro, Edinburgh Castle, and Belladrum

The shows are a gesture of gratitude to the fans who have supported him throughout the year, in which Callum headlined the OVO Hydro, Edinburgh Castle, and Belladrum

Callum Beattie announces special tour to thank fans after landmark year

All money raised will go towards the Tranent Christmas Lights

All money raised will go towards the Tranent Christmas Lights

From Chicago to Ibiza musical fundraiser coming to Tranent this October

The event celebrated the life and music of Elvis

The event celebrated the life and music of Elvis

Elvis fans enjoy tribute act, magician, DJ and games for good cause

Dunbar's D class lifeboat launches from Dunbar Harbour

Dunbar's D class lifeboat launches from Dunbar Harbour

Live music promised for festive fundraiser for town's lifeboats

Cairnsie will be at the Station Yard during Dunbar Music Festival

Cairnsie will be at the Station Yard during Dunbar Music Festival

Dunbar Music Festival 2026 announces biggest ever programme

Everett Bradley, pictured alongside Jon Bon Jovi, took to the stage at Murrayfield Stadium in traditional attire

Everett Bradley, pictured alongside Jon Bon Jovi, took to the stage at Murrayfield Stadium in traditional attire

How kiltmakers to the stars dressed up Bon Jovi for Murrayfield

World-class pipers come to East Lothian for special Piping at Papple concert

Concerto Copenhagen

Concerto Copenhagen

World-famous orchestra launches Scottish residency at Lammermuir Festival

Hops in the Garden returns to Archerfield Walled Garden

Hops in the Garden returns to Archerfield Walled Garden

Live music and food as popular venue holds annual festival next weekend

Station Yard in Dunbar is hosting the Nae Bad Beer Fest over three days

Station Yard in Dunbar is hosting the Nae Bad Beer Fest over three days

Live music, fresh food and plenty of beer on offer at pub's weekend-long festival

A musical - High School Musical Jr - was performed by Dunbar Grammar School students for the first time in 10 years. Now, plans are under way for next year's show

A musical - High School Musical Jr - was performed by Dunbar Grammar School students for the first time in 10 years. Now, plans are under way for next year's show

Return of school musical planned after success following decade-long wait

The band, originally formed in 1963, have three East Lothian stalwarts as part of their line-up

The band, originally formed in 1963, have three East Lothian stalwarts as part of their line-up

Popular band This n’ That bring 60s soul classics back to Musselburgh this September

The concert series will soon draw to a close

The concert series will soon draw to a close

Final summer concert to take place at historic East Lothian church

Artie's Singing Kettle is coming to Port Seton

Artie's Singing Kettle is coming to Port Seton

Artie's Singing Kettle coming to East Lothian next month

A tribute act to the world renowned artist Phil Collins will take to the stage on Friday, September 11

A tribute act to the world renowned artist Phil Collins will take to the stage on Friday, September 11

Cinema, comedy and concerts light up Haddington’s autumn entertainment programme

The juvenile band retained their title

The juvenile band retained their title

Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band are the world's best state school pipe band

Ceilidh fun is coming to Humbie

Ceilidh fun is coming to Humbie

Village hall ceilidh to raise funds for riding therapy

Dunbar Parish Church Hall

Dunbar Parish Church Hall

Clubs and societies

Singer-songwriter attending group's 'exciting' workshop

Norrie MacIver will perform in West Barns next month

Norrie MacIver will perform in West Barns next month

Former Skipinnish frontman heading to East Lothian for concert

Andre Rieu during one of his concerts

Andre Rieu during one of his concerts

Andre Rieu anniversary concert coming to Haddington next month

A Welsh Hymn Night proved successful

A Welsh Hymn Night proved successful

Final summer concert to be held at parish church this weekend

All proceeds from the inaugural concert were donated to the Dirleton Community Association

All proceeds from the inaugural concert were donated to the Dirleton Community Association

First Dirleton Castle Sessions gig sells out and declared a success

Internationally acclaimed pianists and North Berwick residents Ronald Cavaye and Valeria Szervánszky

Internationally acclaimed pianists and North Berwick residents Ronald Cavaye and Valeria Szervánszky

Edinburgh Fringe

North Berwick pianists to mark Kurtág centenary at Edinburgh Fringe

The gig takes place at Dunbar Parish Church Hall

The gig takes place at Dunbar Parish Church Hall

Night of music confirmed for town's festival celebrations

Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk

Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk

Curtain coming down on church's annual concert series next month

Tanaka Denjirō VII is coming to Haddington

Tanaka Denjirō VII is coming to Haddington

Internationally-renowned musician to bring special Japanese tradition to town

The former Centre for Contemporary Arts on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow has been boarded up since its sudden closure in January.

The former Centre for Contemporary Arts on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow has been boarded up since its sudden closure in January.

East Lothian music industry veteran backs Scottish Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame plans