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Fairs, festivals and seasonal favourites around East Lothian

Music

Fair Weather Son

Sat 30 May, 6:00pm · The Railway, Haddington

Singer-songwriter performing alt country with full band at upstairs venue.

Music · Free

Haddstock Festival workshops

Sun 31 May, 11:00am · The Bridge Centre, Haddington

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Local events, weekend plans and days out across East Lothian — from harbour markets and live music to family days and festivals.

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Music

Ready Steady 60s Show (2027)

Fri 5 Nov, 7:30pm · Corn Exchange, Haddington

Sport

Haddington Athletic CFC Annual Football Festival 30-31 May

Sat 30 – Mon 1 Jun 2026 · Haddington

Event · Free

Haddington Festival Week Parade 2

Sat 30 May, 11:00am · Haddington

Event · Free

Aberlady Gala Day

Sat 6 Jun, 11:00am · Aberlady

Event · Free

Longniddry Gala Day

Sat 6 Jun, 11:00am · Longniddry

Family · Free

Wallyford Children's Gala Day

Sat 6 Jun, 11:00am · Wallyford

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Theatre

Tue 26 May, 8:30pm

The Bacchae - Company of Wolves

Loretto Theatre

Solo retelling of the Dionysos myth through story, dance and ancient song.

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Film

Wed 27 May, 8:00pm

Glenrothan (12A)

Loretto Theatre

Screening of Glenrothan, a Scottish Highlands family drama directed by Brian Cox.

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Film

Thu 28 May, 8:00pm

National Theatre Live: The Playboy Of The Western World

Loretto Theatre

National Theatre Live screening of Synge's play about a young man claiming patricide.

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Music

Thu 28 May, 8:30pm – 10:30pm

Live Blues Music Night

Scottish Seabird Centre The Harbour, North Berwick,

Live blues music performance by The Best Dressed Blues Band at Scottish Seabird Centre.

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Music

Fri 29 May, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Open Mic

The Victoria, Haddington

Open mic session with live musicians, by donation.

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Fri 29 May, 8:30pm

Craig Hill - Wait 'Til You See My Entrance!

Corn Exchange, Haddington

Stand-up comedy show by Scottish comedian Craig Hill at Corn Exchange.

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Fri 29 May, 8:30pm

Laugh it Off comedy night

The Railway, Haddington

Stand-up comedy night featuring Jojo Sutherland and supporting acts.

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Market · Free

Sat 30 May, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Haddington Farmers Market

Court Street, Haddington

Monthly farmers market with local food, drink, gifts and crafts from stallholders.

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Sat 30 May, 10:45am

What is possible in East Lothian – DISCUSSION

Trinity Centre, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 12:00pm

Mike Kearney

Falko, Haddington

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

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2 dates · Family

Taming your Random Monsters

30 May – 30 May

Memorial Park, Haddington · Free

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Arts

Sat 30 – Sun 31 May 2026

Let’s Go Travelling With Alpha Dance

Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh

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

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Music · Free

Sat 30 May, 12:00pm

Merry Ukes

Place d'Aubigny, Haddington

Ukulele band performance by the fountain in Place d'Aubigny.

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Arts · Free

Sat 30 May, 12:00pm

Sara Sheridan: author talk

Haddington Library (Star room), Haddington

Author Sara Sheridan discusses historical fiction and her new book The Jewel Keepers.

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Arts

Sat 30 May, 12:00pm

Song writing

The Victoria, Haddington

Songwriting workshop led by North Berwick Songwriters with guidance and creative techniques.

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Event · Free

Sat 30 May, 12:00pm – 4:30pm

ELCH STALLS & ACTIVITIES: Climate Bazaar

Trinity Centre, Haddington

Drop-in climate hub with stalls on sustainable living, textiles, and environmental activities.

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2 dates · Arts

Nature-rich gardening

30 May – 30 May

East Lothian Flower Farm, Lennoxlove Walled Garden · £8

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Arts · Free

Sat 30 – Sun 31 May 2026

Haddstock 2026 Art Exhibition

Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre (3rd floor), Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 1:00pm

The Waxing Quarter

The Railway, Haddington

Live debut performance by The Waxing Quarter featuring tracks from their debut album.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 1:00pm

The Midnight Jam

The Waterside Bistro, Haddington

Live duo performing crowd-pleasing classics and modern hits across decades.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 1:00pm

Richard Buchanan

The Railway, Haddington

Live music performance by Richard Buchanan at The Railway.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 1:00pm

Alan Gray

The Victoria, Haddington

Independent singer-songwriter performing alternative, indie, punk and DIY folk music.

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Arts · Free

Sat 30 May, 1:30pm

Creative writing with Maneet Mann

Haddington Library (Star room), Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 1:40pm

Sandie Wyles & Dave Wilkinson

The Victoria, Haddington

Americana duo performing original songs and covers with close harmonies.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 1:40pm

Phil Hardie

The Railway, Haddington

Singer-songwriter Phil Hardie performs acoustic rock and folk music.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 2:00pm

Henry the Navigator

The Railway, Haddington

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

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Arts · Free

Sat 30 May, 2:00pm

The Love of wild things

Memorial Park, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 2:20pm

Chris Reeve

The Railway, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 2:30pm

Biphonix

The Tyneside, Haddington

Male and female guitar duo performing covers and original songs.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 2:30pm

Ruari McGrath

The Victoria, Haddington

Acoustic singer-songwriter performance influenced by Nick Drake and Bob Dylan.

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Outdoor

Sat 30 May, 2:30pm

Amisfield forage

Haddington Golf Club (meeting point), Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 3:00pm

Chris Yendell

The Railway, Haddington

Singer-songwriter Chris Yendell performs contemporary indie-folk with intricate guitar work.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 3:00pm

U3A Folk Group

St Mary's Pleasance Walled Garden, Haddington

Folk group performing traditional and modern songs with acoustic instruments.

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Music · Free

Sat 30 May, 3:00pm

Bonnie Jean

Memorial Park, Haddington

Australian/Scottish songwriter performing soulful indie folk rock with original songs and covers.

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Sat 30 May, 3:00pm

Bamff Wildland

Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre (Granary, 2nd floor), Haddington

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

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Family · Free

Sat 30 May, 3:00pm

Dragon Creation

Haddington Library (Star room), Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 3:00pm

Automatic Writer

The Railway, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 3:20pm

Meantime

The Victoria, Haddington

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

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Music · Free

Sat 30 May, 3:40pm

Steve Kinghorn

Memorial Park, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 3:45pm

Lyndsey & Lou

The Railway, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 4:00pm

The Battery Band

The Haddy Tap, Haddington

Folk band performing traditional tunes, original songs, and covers at afternoon pub session.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 4:00pm

Operation Wolf

The Railway, Haddington

Electronic music performance inspired by Depeche Mode, Daft Punk, and Chemical Brothers.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 4:00pm

Giving Down the Banks

The Waterside Bistro, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 4:20pm

Oshu

Memorial Park, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 4:20pm

Sally Thomas and Judy Barker

The Victoria, Haddington

Traditional and contemporary folk music with Scottish smallpipes and English concertina.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 4:30pm

Strange Valentine

The Railway, Haddington

Acoustic guitar duo from the Scottish Borders performing live.

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Sat 30 May, 4:50pm

Wesley Bradd

Memorial Park, Haddington

Solo performance by local musician Wesley Bradd in Memorial Park.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 5:00pm

Two Tone Dog

The Tyneside, Haddington

Singer-songwriter George Neill performs alt-rock, alternative folk and indie-folk.

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Sat 30 May, 5:00pm

Under-volt

The Railway, Haddington

Progressive bluesy grunge duo performing guitar and drums rock music.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 5:00pm

Keith McInally

The Victoria, Haddington

Singer-songwriter Keith McInally performs solo set of original songs with memorable melodies.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 5:00pm

Sunroses

The Haddy Tap, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 5:00pm

Ravaged Hearts

The Waterside Bistro, Haddington

Country, blues and soul duo with guitar, fiddle and accordion.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 5:20pm

mylittlebrother

The Victoria, Haddington

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

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Sat 30 May, 5:30pm

Macfunkel

The Railway, Haddington

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

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Sat 30 May, 6:00pm

Steven McDonald

The Victoria, Haddington

Local singer-songwriter Steven McDonald performs songs from debut album 'Songs About Love'.

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Sat 30 May, 6:00pm

Jack Rowberry

The Haddy Tap, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 7:00pm

Future Player

The Railway, Haddington

Alternative rock band performing original songs at The Railway.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 7:00pm

Wave Of The Flood

The Haddy Tap, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 8:00pm

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

Corn Exchange, Haddington

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

Family-friendly

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Sat 30 May, 8:00pm

Sir Tom Watton

The Haddy Tap, Haddington

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

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Sat 30 May, 8:00pm

Pocket Collective

The Railway, Haddington

Blues band performing covers and original contemporary blues compositions.

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Sat 30 May, 9:00pm

Fabletown

The Haddy Tap, Haddington

Six-piece band performing americana, blues, pop and indie with three-part harmonies.

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Sat 30 May, 9:00pm

Devils in Skirts

The Railway, Haddington

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

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Sat 30 May, 10:00pm

The Last Fight

The Railway, Haddington

Fife rock band performing high-energy original music with big riffs and anthemic choruses.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 10:00pm

MB3

The Mercat, Haddington

Three-piece acoustic band performing classic covers from across the decades.

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Music

Sat 30 May, 10:00pm

The Wispz

The Haddy Tap, Haddington

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

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Music

Sat 30 May, 11:00pm

Jazz House Party

The Railway, Haddington

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

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Running now

Ongoing in East Lothian

Series and programmes over several weeks

OUTDOOR
Self-Led Beach Cleans
Borrow beach-clean kit to collect litter and help protect marine wildlife.
Fri 10 Jun 2022 – Sun 28 Jun 2026 · Scottish Seabird Centre · Free
OUTDOOR
Fisherrow Fridays: Beach Cleans
Beach clean at Fisherrow Sands collecting litter and marine debris.
Sat 30 Mar 2024 – Fri 5 Jun 2026 · Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh, · Free
OUTDOOR
North Berwick Beach Cleans
Beach clean removing marine debris from North Berwick coastline with conservation group.
Fri 12 Dec 2025 – Fri 26 Jun 2026 · The Harbour, North Berwick, · Free
OUTDOOR
Coastal Wildlife Wander
Guided beach walk exploring coastal wildlife, birds, marine life and rockpools.
Wed 8 – Tue 30 Jun 2026 · The Harbour, North Berwick, · £7.50
ARTS
Weekly Art Classes with Cygnets Art School
Weekly fine art lessons for children aged 5-12 covering drawing, painting and sculpture.
Sun 19 – Sun 28 Jun 2026 · Scottish Seabird Centre · £52.50
KIDS
Brunton Performing Arts Network Classes
Youth theatre classes for ages 5-18 across Dunbar, Musselburgh and Haddington.
Sat 2 – Sun 21 Jun 2026 · Venues across East Lothian
OUTDOOR
Summer Seabird ID: Beginners
Indoor seabird identification session for beginners, with optional short coastal walk afterwards.
Tue 19 – Wed 1 Jul 2026 · The Harbour, North Berwick, · £10.00

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Worth a look

Fair Weather Son

Haddstock Festival workshops

Ready Steady 60s Show (2027)

Haddington Athletic CFC Annual Football Festival 30-31 May

Haddington Festival Week Parade 2

Aberlady Gala Day

Longniddry Gala Day

Wallyford Children's Gala Day

Next 7 days

The Bacchae - Company of Wolves

Glenrothan (12A)

National Theatre Live: The Playboy Of The Western World

Live Blues Music Night

Open Mic

Craig Hill - Wait 'Til You See My Entrance!

Laugh it Off comedy night

Haddington Farmers Market

What is possible in East Lothian – DISCUSSION

Mike Kearney

Taming your Random Monsters

Let’s Go Travelling With Alpha Dance

Merry Ukes

Sara Sheridan: author talk

Song writing

ELCH STALLS & ACTIVITIES: Climate Bazaar

Nature-rich gardening

Haddstock 2026 Art Exhibition

The Waxing Quarter

The Midnight Jam

Richard Buchanan

Alan Gray

Creative writing with Maneet Mann

Sandie Wyles & Dave Wilkinson

Phil Hardie

Henry the Navigator

The Love of wild things

Chris Reeve

Biphonix

Ruari McGrath

Amisfield forage

Chris Yendell

U3A Folk Group

Bonnie Jean

Bamff Wildland

Dragon Creation

Automatic Writer

Meantime

Steve Kinghorn

Lyndsey & Lou

The Battery Band

Operation Wolf

Giving Down the Banks

Oshu

Sally Thomas and Judy Barker

Strange Valentine

Wesley Bradd

Two Tone Dog

Under-volt

Keith McInally

Sunroses

Ravaged Hearts

mylittlebrother

Macfunkel

Steven McDonald

Jack Rowberry

Future Player

Wave Of The Flood

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

Sir Tom Watton

Pocket Collective

Fabletown

Devils in Skirts

The Last Fight

MB3

The Wispz

Jazz House Party

Ongoing in East Lothian

Self-Led Beach Cleans

Fisherrow Fridays: Beach Cleans