Here are 11 bands and artists who have played in Edinburgh over the yearsHere are 11 bands and artists who have played in Edinburgh over the years
Here are 11 bands and artists who have played in Edinburgh over the years

Edinburgh shows: 11 bands and singers who have played here over the years - from David Bowie to The Beatles

From David Bowie to the Foo Fighters – Edinburgh has seen some of the greatest musicians of all time grace its stages.
By Rachel Mackie
Published 31st Oct 2022, 13:53 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2022, 14:06 BST

Some of the greatest musicians of all times have delighted Edinburgh audiences throughout the decades. Here are some pictures from our archives of our favourites, from The Beatles to Paolo Nutini.

David Bowie on stage at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, during the 'Serious Moonlight' tour, June 1983.

1. David Bowie

David Bowie on stage at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, during the 'Serious Moonlight' tour, June 1983. Photo: Alan Macdonald

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Paolo Nutini played at Edinburgh Hogmanay 2016, The Night Afore Concert, Ross Band Stand ,West Princes Street Gardens

2. Paolo Nutini

Paolo Nutini played at Edinburgh Hogmanay 2016, The Night Afore Concert, Ross Band Stand ,West Princes Street Gardens Photo: Ian Georgeson

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A fan in a kilt gets to meet the Beatles at the ABC cinema in Edinburgh in 1964.

3. The Beatles

A fan in a kilt gets to meet the Beatles at the ABC cinema in Edinburgh in 1964. Photo: Unknown

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Photographer Barry Feinstein captured Bob Dylan walking along Princes Street in May 1966.

4. Bob Dylan

Photographer Barry Feinstein captured Bob Dylan walking along Princes Street in May 1966. Photo: Barry Feinstein/National Galleries Scotland

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