The Wee Red Bar

The Wee Red Bar The Wee Red Bar is a venue that hosts live music, clubs, parties, film screenings, talks and events Come along with an open mind...

The Wee Red Bar is a much loved Edinburgh institution in terms of a lively and intimate venue for both up and coming and established bands and Djs. Operating since the early 1980s and located in the grounds of Edinburgh College of Art via a secret, concealed entrance on Lady Lawson Street. The venue prides itself in its excellent sound quality and puts on many, live gigs ranging from Reggae to Pos

t-Rock, and every other genre in-between. In many cases The Wee Red Bar has given bands their first ever gig. Recent more known names who have graced the wrb - Dingus Khan, Frightened Rabbit, Euros Childs and Django Django. All gigs run from 7pm till 10pm so plenty of time to catch the last bus home on a school night. The most popular and well known club night is The Egg, every third Saturday in the month. Playing the finest in Indie, Garage & Soul, Punk & New Wave, Psych and so much more. Other club nights include the gay glitter Disco fever of Hey QT.

David Lynch Party tonight - 11pm to 3am - FREE ENTRY
01/05/2026

David Lynch Party tonight - 11pm to 3am - FREE ENTRY

Hellbound, Heads On Pikes, Shot Down In May and Righteous Mob live tonight from 7pm - 10pm
25/04/2026

Hellbound, Heads On Pikes, Shot Down In May and Righteous Mob live tonight from 7pm - 10pm

The Big Imp Shindig with Skinny Imps, Strange Woman and Demi & The Urge - 7pm to 10pm - Saturday 11th April - tickets st...
10/04/2026

The Big Imp Shindig with Skinny Imps, Strange Woman and Demi & The Urge - 7pm to 10pm - Saturday 11th April - tickets still available...

Velvet Nights tonight from 10.30 pm
13/03/2026

Velvet Nights tonight from 10.30 pm

The Big Fat Meeting live tonight from 7pm - tickets still available on the door...
07/03/2026

The Big Fat Meeting live tonight from 7pm - tickets still available on the door...

Medics Drag Night followed by Lovebite TONIGHT - 7.30pm till late...
06/03/2026

Medics Drag Night followed by Lovebite TONIGHT - 7.30pm till late...

Lucky Briar and friends live tonight from 7pm - tickets still available here -
14/02/2026

Lucky Briar and friends live tonight from 7pm - tickets still available here -

Lovey Briar want you to be their Valentine. An excellent night of live music celebrating the release of their latest Single + B side.

Love Music Hate Racism live gig tonight from 7pm - tickets still available here or on the door -
06/02/2026

Love Music Hate Racism live gig tonight from 7pm - tickets still available here or on the door -

Join us for a celebration of our diverse, incredible communities with fantastic live music. We won't let the racists divide us!

JANUS invites you to dance tonight from 11pm - 3am
17/01/2026

JANUS invites you to dance tonight from 11pm - 3am

Electro Disco Funky Grooves tonight from 11 - 3 with Nine Lives
16/01/2026

Electro Disco Funky Grooves tonight from 11 - 3 with Nine Lives

Address

Lady Lawson Street Entrance, Inside ECA Grounds
Edinburgh
EH39DF

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 3am
Tuesday 3pm - 3am
Wednesday 3pm - 3am
Thursday 3pm - 3am
Friday 3pm - 3am
Saturday 3pm - 3am
Sunday 3pm - 3am

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