What's On Scotland 14-21 Jul: Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival & more
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival takes over the capital this week, with over 110 concerts across the city's venues. Elsewhere, Lindsey Mendick opens Jupiter Artland's summer exhibition and SHREDD host a party in Glasgow
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is officially middle-aged, celebrating its 45th year this summer. With over 110 concerts taking place in the city from 14-23 July, this is the place to be for music enthusiasts this week.
The programme is predictably packed out with big names and hidden gems, Scottish and international, alike. Highlights include the London Afrobeat Collective playing the George Square Spiegeltent, a free Mardi Gras takeover in the Grassmarket, psychedelic electro soul outfit Ibibio Sound Machine playing The Queen's Hall, and - of course - back to back gigs and jam sessions in The Jazz Bar. Find the full list of events here.
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Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh. 2-27 Aug, 9:10pm
The Olivier Award-winning West End hit is back! It’s opening night for the hottest new musical in town…every night! A hilarious new musical comedy made up on the spot using audience suggestions. Ever fancied seeing Hamilton in a hair salon? Six in space? Rent on the Royal Mile? Now is your chance. A Fringe favourite; your Edinburgh experience is simply incomplete without it!
★★★★
‘Close to perfection...the funniest improv on the Fringe.'
Broadway Baby
SHREDD x Nice ‘n’ Sleazy
Nice ‘n’ Sleazy, Glasgow. 14 Jul, 7:30pm
Glasgow-based psychedelic garage band SHREDD are throwing a party and everyone’s invited. The night kicks off from sets by the likes of indie Scottish legends Gelatine, Wife Guys of Reddit (pictured) and Doss, before continuing with DJ sets from Vlure and Ugly.Wain. Image: Courtesy of Wife Guys of Reddit
Club Mediterraneo
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 15 Jul, 11pm
Club Med returns to Edinburgh after a few months away, with a back to back set from curator and Sicilian disco king Andrea Montalto and guest star SweetNightJoe, known for throwing one of London's most thriving parties Sweetnighter. Expect jazz, funk, disco, and everything in between. Image: Courtesy of Sneaky Pete's.
Gerwig vs Nolan
Cameo, Edinburgh. 15 Jul, various times
In the final weekend before Barbenheimer officially launches, Cameo are wrapping up their month-long battle of the giants, with a screening of Greta Gerwig's Little Women (very good!) and Dunkirk (also very good!). Pick your fighter, or simply go to both. Image: Columbia Pictures.
Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland
Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, Edinburgh. 16 Jul, 5pm
As we continue to ramp up to the Fringe, a lot of the comedy clubs are doing work in progress and previews, perfect for getting as many shows ticked off as possible. Head to Monkey Barrel for three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Kieran Hodgson's new stand-up hour. Image: Kieran Hodgson.
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Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh. 2-28 Aug, various times
An epic adventure told with a thousand pieces of cardboard. A great actor recounts his journey from the fjords of Iceland to the dust of the Spanish desert. Cursed by the mermaid he once accidentally caught, a fellow performer helps tell his tale in a language no-one quite understands. Pure theatrical joy from the creators of Edinburgh’s smash-hit physical comedy Fishbowl. Molière Theatre Award winner.
‘Serious theatre magic.’
New York Times (Best Theatre in Europe)
↪ Lindsey Mendick: Sh*t Faced
Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh. 15 Jul-1 Oct
This week sees the kickoff of Jupiter Artland's major annual exhibition. This year, Lindsey Mendick transforms the park's exhibition spaces into a diptych of nightlife, exploring the space between public and private selves. Image: Courtesy of the artist and Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate.
→ Kolektiv presents: AISHA + Céleste
Kings, Dundee. 14 Jul, 10pm
Two of Glasgow's nightlife heavyweights head to Dundee for a night of trance and techno beats. Hard dance DJ AISHA returns to Kings, while Sub Club regulars Céleste make their debut.
→ YDance (Scottish Youth Dance): Project Y Evolution
Tramway, Glasgow. 15 Jul, 7:30pm
Two gorgeous new dance works by choreographers Taylor Han and Divine Tasinda are being performed in Tramway by young people from Project Y Evolution company, as well as performances and choreographies by other youth companies.
