22 biggest gigs & concerts coming to Edinburgh in 2023 including Harry Styles, Foals and Bruce Springsteen

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With Edinburgh still being seen as the driving force for all things culture, here’s a list of the biggest gigs and concerts to take place in the city this year.

Edinburgh is historically a hub for live entertainment. With a number of venues across the city set to host the biggest gigs and concerts in the country, here’s a little help choosing who to see.

From electronic maestros to legendary rock outfits, Edinburgh is set to enjoy an exciting year of music. Even Lewis Capaldi couldn’t stay away and has decided to announce a show.

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The city has a range of venues catering to every type of music listener. If you’re looking for a big budget spectacle then you can’t go wrong with BT’s Murrayfield stadium but if you’re looking for something more intimate, there’s a great selection of artists playing at the Queen’s Hall.

Tickets to the listed shows can be found on a range of sites like Ticketmaster and LiveNation. In order to make sure you’re in the loop with the biggest gigs and concerts coming to Edinburgh in 2023, read on.

22 biggest gigs & concerts coming to Edinburgh in 2023

Fatboy Slim 

  • Date: March 9
  • Venue: O2 Academy Edinburgh 

Foals

  • Date: April 21
  • Venue: Usher Hall

Harry Styles

  • Date: May 26
  • Venue: BT Murrayfield Stadium 
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Harry Styles will be playing BT Murrayfield Stadium | Getty Images

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 

  • Date: May 30
  • Venue: BT Murrayfield Stadium

Big Thief 

  • Date: September 15
  • Venue: Usher Hall

The Killers

  • Date: August 29
  • Venue: Royal Highland Centre Showgrounds
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Bruce Springsteen is playing the BT Murrayfield stadium | Getty Images for The Rock and Ro

Belle & Sebastian

  • Date: July 9
  • Venue: Usher Hall

Echo and the Bunnymen 

  • Date: September 14
  • Venue: Usher Hall

Alfie Boe

  • Date: October 5
  • Venue: Usher Hall

Basshunter

  • Date: July 2
  • Venue: La Belle Angele

Nova Twins

  • Date: February 24 
  • Venue: La Belle Angele
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Foals are playing Usher hall | Getty Images

Self Esteem

  • Date: March 5
  • Venue: Queen’s Hall

Bad Boy Chiller Crew

  • Date: May 25
  • Venue: O2 Academy Edinburgh

KT Tunstall

  • Date: March 15 
  • Venue: Usher Hall

Lewis Capaldi

  • Date: September 1
  • Venue: The Royal Highland Showgrounds

Death Cab for Cutie

  • Date: March 22
  • Venue: Usher Hall

Deaf Havana

  • Date: March 24
  • Venue: Liquid Room
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Lewis Capaldi will play at the RHS.

Tori Amos 

  • Date: March 25
  • Venue: Queen’s Hall

The Lumineers

  • Date: July 5
  • Venue: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Maisie Peters 

  • Date: April 15
  • Venue: Assembly Room
  • Date: May 14
  • Venue: La Belle Angele
  • Date: April 11
  • Venue: Assembly Room

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