Auld Reekie Blues hosts regular Blues & Fusion dance brunches in Edinburgh and occasional larger events. 

We will also list potentially-danceable live music gigs along with regional Blues and Fusion dancing events on this website and via our Facebook page.  Below are events organised by Auld Reekie Blues, for all recommended events click here for the full calendar 

You can subscribe to either the Auld Reekie Blues events calendar or the full calendar using the buttons on the bottom right of each page.

Musicians / organisers, drop us an email with your event details and we will happily add it to the calendar.
auldreekieblues@gmail.com

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Another Auld Reekie Rare Grind (AARRG) 2024 @ Greyfriars Charteris Centre
Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 1:00 am
Another Auld Reekie Rare Grind (AARRG) 2024 @ Greyfriars Charteris Centre
Another Auld Reekie Rare Grind (AARRG)  A 3-night weekend of blues and fusion dance parties in Edinburgh (Auld Reekie) on 12-14 July 2024.  Coinciding with the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival (EJBF) opening weekend.
Like previous events that we have run, the music will be mostly blues (about 70%) with the fusion element being any non-blues music that we think you’ll like to dance to.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the venue does NOT have a bar. We will have access to a small kitchen, please plan ahead to BYO and bring a refillable water bottle.
Party schedule (all at Greyfriars Charteris Centre): Fri 7pm to 1am – live music TBC Sat 8pm to 3am – live music from Ali Affleck & band, PLUS 1am set from Brodie Barclay Sun 8pm to 1am – live music from Derek Smith & Jim Harcus For more band info see our Live Music listings
Daytime plans: Saturday – 1-4pm dance bomb at the EJBF Mardi Gras in the Grassmarket [FREE] Sunday – 2-5pm Blues & Fusion “Brunch” [Free / nominal charge]
Registration is open for full weekend and Friday+Saturday passes. Individual nights will go on sale soon. AARRG Registration Pricing: Full pass £55 standard / £60 patron / £35 no/low income Friday + Saturday only £40 Friday only £20 Saturday only £25 Saturday after midnight £10 Sunday only £20