A 150-capacity sweatbox on Edinburgh’s main clubbing thoroughfare, Sneaky Pete’s has punched well above its weight to become the finest gig and club venue in the city. Gig-wise, its programming veers towards the just-above-underground: Future Islands, Frightened Rabbit, Eagulls, DZ Deathrays, TheeSatisfaction and Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip have been among the best Edinburgh live shows of the last few years.
People - quite rightly - rave about Edinburgh's clubs, but the best music in our city isn't just that which comes from a pair of decks. Whether you favour classical recitals, lo-fi folk performances, improv jazz, floor-filling electronica or anthemic pop and rock, Edinburgh has a live music venue for you. Just remember to whet your whistle at one of our best bars - it's the key to getting in the right mood. And then, when you're ready, read on to discover the finest of the city's live music venues.