What's on across East Lothian

Event

What is possible in East Lothian – DISCUSSION

Sat 30 May · Trinity Centre, Haddington

Discussion on local climate action and community resilience initiatives in East Lothian.

Arts

Let’s Go Travelling With Alpha Dance

Sat 30 May · Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh

Dance academy showcase featuring tap, ballet, cheerleading, jazz, and hip-hop performances.

Music

Mike Kearney

Sat 30 May · Falko, Haddington

Pianist and vocalist performing New Orleans jazz, blues, ragtime, and boogie-woogie.

Arts · Free

Haddstock 2026 Art Exhibition

Sat 30 May · Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre (3rd floor), Haddington

Exhibition of 2D and 3D work by local artists at Poldrate Arts Centre.

Music

Richard Buchanan

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Live music performance by Richard Buchanan at The Railway.

Arts · Free

Creative writing with Maneet Mann

Sat 30 May · Haddington Library (Star room), Haddington

Creative writing workshop with author Manjeet Mann for ages 14-18.

Music

Sandie Wyles & Dave Wilkinson

Sat 30 May · The Victoria, Haddington

Americana duo performing original songs and covers with close harmonies.

Arts · Free

The Love of wild things

Sat 30 May · Memorial Park, Haddington

Creative mark-making workshop under a redwood tree, make a nature talisman.

Outdoor

Music

Henry the Navigator

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Live folk music performance by Henry the Navigator at The Railway.

Music

Chris Reeve

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Live performance by singer-songwriter Chris Reeve featuring 70s-influenced pop songs.

Music

Biphonix

Sat 30 May · The Tyneside, Haddington

Male and female guitar duo performing covers and original songs.

Outdoor

Amisfield forage

Sat 30 May · Haddington Golf Club (meeting point), Haddington

Guided foraging walk exploring edible plants and fungi in hedgerows and woodlands.

Event

Bamff Wildland

Sat 30 May · Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre (Granary, 2nd floor), Haddington

Talk on Bamff Wildland rewilding project in Perthshire with manager Sophie Ramsay.

Music

Automatic Writer

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Britpop band Automatic Writer perform with harmonies and story-driven lyrics.

Family · Free

Dragon Creation

Sat 30 May · Haddington Library (Star room), Haddington

Interactive dragon creation workshop with author Alastair Chisholm for ages 8+.

Music

Meantime

Sat 30 May · The Victoria, Haddington

Acoustic trio performing original and folk-inspired songs with Americana influences.

Music · Free

Steve Kinghorn

Sat 30 May · Memorial Park, Haddington

Melodic covers from Bowie, Dylan, Beatles, Radiohead and more in the park.

Outdoor

Music

Lyndsey & Lou

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Acoustic duo performing funk and pop covers with vocals and guitar.

Music

Giving Down the Banks

Sat 30 May · The Waterside Bistro, Haddington

Folk duo performing traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America.

Music

Oshu

Sat 30 May · Memorial Park, Haddington

Solo alternative and noise rock performance by Joshua (Oshu).

Outdoor

Music

Strange Valentine

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Acoustic guitar duo from the Scottish Borders performing live.

Music · Free

Wesley Bradd

Sat 30 May · Memorial Park, Haddington

Solo performance by local musician Wesley Bradd in Memorial Park.

Outdoor

Music

Sunroses

Sat 30 May · The Haddy Tap, Haddington

Music duo performing original songs and classic covers at afternoon set.

Music

mylittlebrother

Sat 30 May · The Victoria, Haddington

Solo acoustic set from mylittlebrother's lead singer Will Harris.

Music

Macfunkel

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Americana band performing stripped-down covers of Lucinda Williams and Bruce Springsteen.

Music

Jack Rowberry

Sat 30 May · The Haddy Tap, Haddington

Live performance by singer-songwriter Jack Rowberry at The Haddy Tap.

Music

Wave Of The Flood

Sat 30 May · The Haddy Tap, Haddington

Scottish folk singer-songwriter Lindsay Strachan performs with guitar and double bass.

Music

Haddstock Headliner: Alice Faye, Man of Moon, Sarah/Shaun

Sat 30 May · Corn Exchange, Haddington

Multi-genre Scottish music concert featuring Alice Faye, Man of Moon, and Sarah/Shaun.

Family-friendly

Music

Sir Tom Watton

Sat 30 May · The Haddy Tap, Haddington

Folk singer-songwriter performing original songs and stories at The Haddy Tap.

Music

Devils in Skirts

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Original rap rock band performing loud and fast genre-blurring music.

Music

The Wispz

Sat 30 May · The Haddy Tap, Haddington

Four-piece band blending Celtic roots, country, folk, and rock with harmonies.

Music

Jazz House Party

Sat 30 May · The Railway, Haddington

Live jazz improvisation blended with house, funk, and soul grooves.

Outdoor

Wanderwomen garden gathering

Sun 31 May · Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington

Guided mindful garden walk followed by outdoor brew and reflection circle.

Outdoor

Music

Haddington Folk Club

Sun 31 May · The Railway, Haddington

Folk music session with guitar, banjo, ukulele, and unaccompanied vocals.

Arts

Sunflowers & Biophilic Design

Sun 31 May · Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington

Workshop creating hessian sunflowers and learning about biophilic garden design principles.

Outdoor

Music

Conjunto Malecon

Sun 31 May · The Victoria, Haddington

Five-piece ensemble performing traditional Cuban music from the late 19th century.

Arts

The Ancient Order of Free Gardeners of East Lothian

Sun 31 May · Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington

Talk on the history of the Ancient Order of Free Gardeners by Ruth Alder.

Outdoor

Music

Barry Stalker and Friends

Sun 31 May · The Railway, Haddington

Folk-trad songs and tunes with bluegrass influences featuring fiddle, flute and whistle.

Music

Barnstorm

Sun 31 May · The Railway, Haddington

Four-piece folk band performing traditional Scottish and American folk music with original songs.

Music

The Scavengers

Sun 31 May · The Railway, Haddington

Local rock band performing at The Railway upstairs venue.

Music

Nama Kuma

Sun 31 May · The Victoria, Haddington

Jazz and neosoul band blending dreamy jazz, lofi, and high-energy dance.

Music

Session with Amy Geddes & Allan MacDonald

Sun 31 May · The Tyneside, Haddington

Folk music session led by fiddle player Amy Geddes and piper Allan MacDonald.