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Boasting one of the biggest stages in Britain, the refurbished Festival Theatre is home to many of the big touring musicals, tribute bands and the Scottish Opera, when in town.

 

A top central spot for small bands that’s big enough to attract a good audience, but small enough to give an intimate atmosphere

 

This former church has become a prime venue for smaller classical concerts, jazz gigs and folk groups when visiting Edinburgh.

 

Royal Lyceum has had a tendency to play safe with its own productions, but new artistic director David Thomson is slowly and successfully pushing the boundaries back. It stages six to eight productions a [year].

 

New Town Edinburgh’s only [year]-round comedy club hosts gigs every night of the week, with staunch support for local acts. Fridays and Saturdays are when the big headline acts come to town, but the laidback vibe is zinging all week.

 
 
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