Fara
Thursday 17th September 2026
“Feisty and toe-tapping… The quartet's fresh and dynamic sound is a delight” Songlines
“Feisty and toe-tapping… The quartet's fresh and dynamic sound is a delight” Songlines
“A dense folk masterpiece” The National
It's great to have local musician Liv Dawn back at Tolbooth. She has previously performed as part of New:Noise and at The Albert Halls during celebrations between Christmas and New Year.
Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, the band have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows.
“30 years together and still one of the most exciting bands on the scene” – Billy Rough, Folk Radio UK
The RTE Folk Music Awards nominee billed by Hot Press as "One of Ireland's Best Emerging Songwriters".
In their live shows, Will and Jen play a game of ‘musical cat and mouse’ improvising and responding to each other, weaving virtuosic performances that are unique and in the moment as only two musicians highly accomplished in their craft can produce.
After a sold out performance in March 2026, Norrie Tago MacIver returns to Tolbooth this October.
Audiences are unfailingly transfixed by Ímar’s formidable technical prowess, underpinned by an electric live energy and out-and-out joy of playing together
Tom McRae brings his career-spanning solo show to intimate venues this Autumn
One of Scotland’s most skilled & imaginative contemporary-folk acts.
…Alive with dynamic gear changes, tempos, moods and winsome catchiness, often hypnotic in its lure. Sue Wilson, Celtic Connections
Together, they create a sonorous blend that is rich and warm, moving fluidly from meditative passages to moments of fiery intensity
Following recent headline performances in live club performance, Blue Rose Code returns with captivating Scots Folk/Singer-songwriter music.
Now in their 25th year, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country.
Mishra bring their internationally celebrated blend of folk and world music to Tolbooth Attic
Hannah Rarity is a leading figure in the Scottish folk scene, celebrated for her exceptional voice and dynamic musical presence.
We're delighted to welcome Ryan Young back to Tolbooth this November.
A very special wintry performance with a smattering of songs and tales from the legendary and iconic Scottish singer songwriter Horse.
“Traditional music at its most graceful, ingenious and jaw dropping” - The Guardian
“Sublime and inimitable…Speace has been one of Nashville’s premiere folk artists of the last decade.” WMOT radio