Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024/25 UK tour. This audacious reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago and has since become the most successful dance theatre production of all time. In celebration of that ongoing impact, Swan Lake will take flight once more in this major revival for the next generation, visiting 19 venues over 29 weeks.

Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.

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Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

His Majesty's Theatre

Lyceum Theatre Sheffield

New Victoria Theatre

New Wimbledon Theatre

Royal Theater Carré

La Seine Musicale

The Alhambra Theatre

The Marlowe

Wales Millennium Centre

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Milton Keynes Theatre

Newcastle Theatre Royal

LG Arts Center

The intense, visceral choreography in this edge-of-your-seat production unleashes the emotional force of Arthur Miller’s famous play about the 17th-century Salem witch trials. Tender, devastating duets are followed by intoxicating solos and wild, feverish ensemble numbers as the tight-knit village community unravels into chaos.

The Crucible

Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 2008, Lorenza Borrani made a big impression directing Beethoven at her SCO debut last Season. She and SCO Principal Viola Max Mandel take to the spotlight in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia Concertante, K364. The composer no doubt had himself in mind for one of the piece’s solo parts, and the music’s elegant refinement conceals deep emotions of melancholy and joy.

Mozart Sinfonia Concertante

Holy Trinity Church Hall

The Queen's Hall

Buchanan Galleries

A lavish Parisian party is a grand occasion for dancing, drinking, and (in)discreet love affairs. But Baron Zeta, the ambassador to the fictional cash-strapped state of Pontevedro, has a slightly more serious matter on his mind. Among his party guests is Hanna Glawari. Hanna is the glamorous Pontevedrian widow who arrived in Paris to enjoy her late husband’s immense fortune. Baron Zeta cannot bear the thought of Pontevedro losing half its national wealth should Hanna marry a Parisian. So, he assigns the charismatic Count Danilo to watch over her heart. But little does he know that they have quite the history... 

The Merry Widow

Scottish Ballet is set to bewitch us once again with the return of their award-winning production of The Crucible, after thrilling audiences in London and the USA.

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

Experience the magic of John Williams' iconic film scores like never before with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) under the baton of Hollywood maestro Richard Kaufman. This thrilling concert series, "The Music of John Williams," promises an unforgettable journey through the most memorable moments of cinematic history. From the adventurous themes of "Indiana Jones" and the awe-inspiring scores of "Star Wars" to the heart-pounding sounds of "Jurassic Park" and the enchanting melodies of "Harry Potter," each piece will transport you right into the scenes of your favorite films.

The concerts will take place across three spectacular venues, starting at Caird Hall in Dundee on Thursday, 1st May 2025, followed by a performance at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Friday, 2nd May, and concluding at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday, 3rd May. Each evening begins at 7:30 PM, offering fans multiple opportunities to catch this blockbuster tribute.

Under the direction of Richard Kaufman, a conductor renowned for his extensive work in film and television music as well as live concert performances, the RSNO will also feature a special performance from the winner of the Film Composers Lab. Kaufman's expertise and passion for film music, combined with the skill of the RSNO musicians, guarantee a night of exhilarating and emotionally charged music that celebrates the genius of John Williams.

Tickets are available for purchase, with a range of pricing options to suit every budget. Discounts are offered for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities, and groups, ensuring that everyone has the chance to experience the magic of John Williams' music performed live.

Don't miss this spectacular tribute to the supreme film composer of our time, brought to life by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the incomparable Richard Kaufman. Book your tickets now for an evening of unforgettable music that will leave you humming long after the final note has played.

The Music of John Williams

Caird Hall

The Usher Hall

Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 2008, Lorenza Borrani made a big impression directing Beethoven at her SCO debut last Season.

She and SCO Principal Viola Max Mandel take to the spotlight in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia Concertante, K364. The composer no doubt had himself in mind for one of the piece’s solo parts, and the music’s elegant refinement conceals deep emotions of melancholy and joy.  

SCO 24/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante

American psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips return to Usher Hall as part of their latest tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their classic album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.

The Flaming Lips

Usher Hall

Join the Scottish Ballet Artistic Team as they share insights from behind the scenes of their production of The Crucible focusing on the creation of the show, the choreography, and the music.

Talk Ballet - The Crucible

Whether you’re raiding the Lost Ark, fleeing a hungry velociraptor or helping a little alien to phone home, one thing’s always for sure: John Williams’ music is the ultimate special effect. Tonight, Hollywood maestro Richard Kaufman takes the RSNO to the movies with a blockbuster tribute to the supreme film composer of our time. Enjoy classic themes from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and many more – plus a special performance from our Film Composers Lab winner. If you think the music sounds amazing in the cinema, just wait until you hear it live!

RSNO Season 24-25: The Music of John Williams

Divergence is so named because the band seeks to employ non-traditional instruments in traditionally-inspired music. These include the silver boehm system flute, the clarinet and tongue drum. Their aim is to encourage inclusivity, progression and acceptance.

The trio take Freya's own melodies and twist them into sets and riffs, giving them a zest for life that is delightfully infectious.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Divergence

Traverse Theatre

Leveretis a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians.

Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments. Together their performances combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. Leveret’s music is not arranged in the conventional sense and the trio rely on mutual trust and musical interaction to create new settings of their repertoire in the moment, with no two performances alike. Their playing is relaxed and natural, drawing audiences in and inviting them to share in music making that is truly spontaneous and yet deeply timeless.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Leveret

Their all time classic hits such as  'Proud Mary', 'Bad Moon Rising', 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain', 'Born on the Bayou', 'Fortunate Son', 'Down on the Corner', 'Up Around the Bend' along with CCR and John Fogerty fan favourites are powerfully reprised by Clearwater Creedence Revival.

Clearwater Creedence Revival

And speaking of strathspeys, you can be part of the global music celebration! Part of #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay involves musicians worldwide sharing their love of Scottish music by recording themselves playing a strathspey and uploading the video online . Simply record yourself playing a strathspey on any instrument, then share your video or audio recording to social media using the hashtag #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay.

Edinburgh Tradfest: #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay

Join us for an enchanting evening of performance arts at The Lowry's event on May 3, 2025. The event will be held at the Monkey Barrel in Edinburgh, starting at 19:30. Experience the magic of Horatio Gould's 'Return of the Space', a spectacle that promises to be as thrilling as it is captivating. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event in the heart of Edinburgh. Secure your tickets now through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit our official website at thelowry.com. We can't wait to see you there!

Horatio Gould: Return of the Space Cowboy

Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh

It's 20 years since Lauren MacColl – a wide-eyed 19 year old fiddler from the Scottish Highlands – was crowned the winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.

It was to be a springboard for a varied couple of decades, founding both fiddle quartet RANT and song-trio Salt House, and collaborating with countless singers and instrumentalists.

The thread through it all has been no less than five solo releases to date, showcasing her rich, darkly-toned fiddle sound and increasingly, her own writing.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Lauren MacColl: Half A Lifetime

Hartwin (Trio Dhoore, Siger) is a diatonic accordionist and composer from Belgium. His instrumental music has been moving people worldwide for many years. He is known for his simple and melancholic melodies that leave much room for the listener's imagination.

With Flavia Escartin (cello) and Pavel Souvandjiev (violin), Hartwin surrounds himself with two talented and extremely creative musicians who are not averse to combining elements from different styles with each other. The trio's music is a sort of tightrope dance between classical, folk, and world music orchestrated by three outspoken characters who constantly challenge and complement each other musically. The recognisability of Hartwin’s melodies, combined with the driving and surprising arrangements by Flavia and Pavel, form a dazzling play of sounds you can discover live during a concert by this 'atypical' trio.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio

Martyn Bennett was an artist ahead of his time.

Piper, violinist, composer, producer, DJ – his radical blend of tradition and technology created an audacious new sound that was uniquely his own.

When he died tragically young at just 33 his professional career was little over a decade long, and he fought serious illness for half of it. Despite this Martyn left a remarkable body of work which continues to inspire the musicians who knew and worked with him, and the younger generation of artists growing up in awe of his genius.

But this kind of legacy does not survive without others to take up the baton, those who encourage others to listen, to learn, to play and take the music further.

Join us for this special hour of chat (and the odd tune) in the company of two people who have, in their own ways, made sure that Martyn Bennett’s music lives on. They are Gary West, author of Brave New Music – The Martyn Bennett Story, and BJ Stewart trustee of the Martyn Bennett Trust.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Martyn Bennett: The Music Lives On

Teho. is a Finnish power-fiddle duo that explodes musical boundaries while having roots deeply in the tradition.

Teho’s fiddlers Esko Järvelä and Tero Hyväluoma grew up in Central Ostrobothnia, an area known for its extremely virile and rich folk music scene. UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee designated the Kaustinen fiddle playing tradition on their list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of humankind in 2021.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Teho.

This year’s special commission is by the legendary harpist, singer and composer Mary Macmaster.

Events in Edinburgh next month

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lak...

New Adventures

The Crucible

Scottish Ballet

Mozart Sinfonia Concertan...

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

The Merry Widow

Scottish Opera

Scottish Ballet: The Cruc...

Capital Theatres

The Music of John William...

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

SCO 24/25: Mozart Sinfoni...

The Queen's Hall

The Flaming Lips

Usher Hall

Talk Ballet - The Crucibl...

Capital Theatres

RSNO Season 24-25: The Mu...

Usher Hall

Edinburgh Tradfest: Diver...

Traverse Theatre

Edinburgh Tradfest: Lever...

Traverse Theatre

Clearwater Creedence Revi...

The Queen's Hall

Edinburgh Tradfest: #Worl...

Traverse Theatre

Horatio Gould: Return of ...

The Lowry

Edinburgh Tradfest: Laure...

Traverse Theatre

Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartw...

Traverse Theatre

Edinburgh Tradfest: Marty...

Traverse Theatre

Edinburgh Tradfest: Teho....

Traverse Theatre

Edinburgh Tradfest: For T...

Traverse Theatre