This month our ‘what’s on guide’ is a music special with many big gigs taking place at venues across the City.  As there’s a few outdoor events on the list,  Let’s hope the sunshine is here to stay for a while.

Here’s our top five:

1 Rufus Wainwright – Royal Lyceum Theatre

Rufus Wainwright returns to Edinbrugh to play at the Royasl Lyceum Theatre on 2 and 3 July having released eight studio albums, three DVDs, and three live albums. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Elton John, David Byrne, Mark Ronson, Joni Mitchell and Burt Bacharach.

Royal Lyceum Theatre Buses: 1, 2, 10, 11, 15, 16, 22, 24, 30, 34, 36, 47, 300.

2 The Band – Edinburgh Playhouse

A must for all Take That fans, The Band comes to the Playhouse on 10 July for 5 nights.  The show tells the story of a group of friends, trying to meet their favourite boyband, includes the hits hose songs include Never Forget, Back for Good, A million Love Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine & Rule the World.

Edinburgh Playhouse Buses: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 25, 26, 44, 49.

3  Edinburgh Jazz and Blues festival

The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is back for its 41st year.  Running from 13-22 July, the Festival includes 13 fantastic shows and their Festival Carnival.

Festival Theatre Buses: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 45, 47, 49, 300.
Teviot Row Buses: 2, 41, 42, 47, 67.
George Square Speigal Tent Buses: 2, 41, 42, 47, 67.
Assembly Hall Buses: 6, 23, 27, 41, 42, 67.
Grassmarket Buses: 2.

4  Concerts at the Castle

Each summer, Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade is transformed into a unique concert venue hosting some of the biggest names in music. This summer

Il Divo – Friday 13 July 2018
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Thursday 19 July 2018
Bananarama – Friday 20 July 2018
Del Amitri – Saturday 21 July 2018

Edinburgh Castle Buses: 23, 27, 41, 42, 67.

5 Average White Band – Festival Theatre

The average White band play at the Festival Theatre on 21 July. A late 70s favourite we now have something for everyone from the 70s up to the current date on our top 5 list.

Festival Theatre Buses: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 45, 47, 49, 300.