HMV Picture House

Almost a century ago the Paley Picturehouse was the glitziest cinema in town before being converted into a music venue that in the 70s and 80s headlined bands such as The Smiths and New Order. After later becoming home to several club nights, the venue eventually shut down and re-opened in 2008 – re-stored to its previous art deco glory and role as one of Edinburgh’s biggest and best music venues, HMV Picture House. High ceilings, good acoustics and catering to 1500 people over two levels – over the standing area and balcony – it is not one to be missed.

• Propaganda

  times vary, prices vary
  various venues

  Student-orientated indie night with guest DJs dropping by.

• Octopussy

  11:00pm – 3:00am, prices vary
  various venues

  Chart, indie and electro student favourite, with a bouncy castle an' all.

• Go-Go

  11:00pm – 3:00am, £3
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  Brand new mix of anything you ears want to hear, from resident DJ Gentleman Jonny.

• Blues Brothers UK

  7:00pm – 10:00pm, £13
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  Blues Brothers tribute act.

• Maccabees

  7:00pm – 10:00pm, £17
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  Brighton-based indie kids touring on the back of their new album, Given To The Wild – a decidedly jingly-jangly pop affair, as one might expect.

• 3 Doors Down

  7:00pm – 10:00pm, £20
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  No-frills styled rock quintet led by vocalist and co-founder Brad Arnold.

• Jayhawks and Richmond Fontaine

  7:00pm – 10:00pm, £17.50
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  The 80s-formed alternative country ensemble play a double-header set with fellow alternative country maestros, Richmond Fontaine.

• UFO

  6:30pm – 10:00pm, £20
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  The longtime rock mainstays show the kids how it's done.

• Noah and The Whale

  7:00pm – 10:00pm, £tbc
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  Nu-folk singer/songwriter Charlie Fink churns out a batch of polished pop numbers.

• Black Stone Cherry

  7:00pm – 10:00pm, £16
  various venues

  Kentucky rockers riding along on their anthemic tunes and long-flowing locks.

• Black Veil Brides

  times vary, £15
  various venues

  Glam metal-styled Hollywood rock quintet, leather-clad and eyeliner-ed to the max.

• MassFest 2.0

  6:00pm – 10:00pm, £5
  HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

  Alternative bands showcase night, with all profits going to Myeloma UK.

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