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Live Music in Inverness
Inverness has a thriving live music scene centred on Church Street and Academy Street, where Hootananny, MacGregor’s and The Market Bar run trad sessions most nights of the week. The Ironworks, just up the road, brings in the touring rock, indie and tribute acts that keep the Highlands on the national circuit.
These are the gigs and sessions coming up — drop-in trad in the front bar, headline shows at the warehouse, and the occasional church-hall recital.
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Highland Crossfaderz Presents: Club Classics & Ibiza Anthems ft. Let's Trance
Fri 16 Oct · 11:00 pm
Upstairs Inverness
Top venues for live music
Where most of the action happens.
Upstairs Inverness
14 Bridge Street
A 100–120 capacity late-lounge music and cultural venue located above The Gellions pub on Bridge Street in Inverness city centre. Hosts a wide-ranging programme including electronic and alternative club nights, live bands, comedy, cabaret, and burlesque.
20 upcoming events
Eden Court Theatre
Bishops Road, Inverness
The cultural anchor on the river — theatre, dance, cinema and comedy across two stages, plus the best programme north of Edinburgh.
14 upcoming events
Hootananny
67 Church Street, Inverness
Three floors of live trad and folk on Church Street — Inverness’ most reliable spot for a session, a pint and an unhurried evening.
4 upcoming events
Inverness Cathedral
Ardross Street, Inverness
St Andrew’s Cathedral on the west bank of the Ness — services, choir concerts and the occasional candlelit recital.
4 upcoming events
An Seòmar
11-19 Church Street
A live music and arts venue on Church Street in Inverness city centre, opened in December 2024. The venue hosts touring bands, DJs, Scottish traditional music, storytelling, and special events, alongside a bar and Scottish food offering.
3 upcoming events