The Bowlers Rest – Main Room (No. 146)

2025 'Na Trads' Nominee 'Magnus Turpie and Friends' present a selection of Scottish Traditional tunes and songs from their debut album 'Hold On Tight' - a lively mixture of dance sets and classic songs. ★★★★ Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman, 16.08.25

Ravaged Hearts bring us country, blues and soul. Take a trip down the Americana highway, from the days of Delta Blues, through old-time Country to retro pop and originals, backed by Eck's badass guitar and Anna's slinky swing fiddle and accordion, all done with haunting harmonies, in their own in...

We are a local based ukulele band, whose members come from around the world but now call Edinburgh home. Our eclectic set list is formed from all our individual music tastes, so expect rooftop/classic rock, modern pop, guilty pleasures and everything in between.

A comedy/drama that deals with the death of the father of 3 outrageous siblings. The show takes place at a funeral and shows the different ways we cope with grief. It is a raucous and outlandish piece that is heartwarming at times to which makes us think about our own sense of humour and mortality.

Step into an evening of timeless style and swing as The Midnight Citizen brings the golden age of cool to life. Inspired by the charm of Sinatra, this smooth, sophisticated show blends classic vocals, jazz grooves, and unforgettable atmosphere.

Angry and melodic. Songs, both original and by other writers. Accompanied by guitar and 5-string banjo. Maggie has been playing music for 5 decades, in numerous bands but latterly solo. She got Best Song in the BBC R2 Folk Awards for "A Place Called England", and Ken Hunt called her CD Dust of Ra...

Ravaged Hearts bring us country, blues and soul. Take a trip down the Americana highway, from the days of Delta Blues, through old-time Country to retro pop and originals, backed by Eck's badass guitar and Anna's slinky swing fiddle and accordion, all done with haunting harmonies, in their own in...

We are a local based ukulele band, whose members come from around the world but now call Edinburgh home. Our eclectic set list is formed from all our individual music tastes, so expect rooftop/classic rock, modern pop, guilty pleasures and everything in between.

Silken-voiced Andrea Carlson and her 21st-Century Roaring Twenties Jazz ensemble turn Bowler's Rest into a Speakeasy! Indulge yourself, entranced by saucy, hip, romantic, golden-age jazz from this irresistible award-winning Memphis, Tennessee-born singer-songwriter-guitarist - the bee's knees, th...