Mardi Gras

Saturday 18 July, 1-5pm | The Grassmarket

The spirit of New Orleans in the heart of historic Edinburgh. A free afternoon of non-stop entertainment as a host of bands perform on multiple stages, bringing jazz and blues to Edinburgh's Grassmarket.

This year's line up features Shirt Tail Stompers, Burnin' for Buhaina, Castle Rock Jazz Band, Dixie Fried, Lone Bear Blues, The Killerhorns, Dank Mango, DopeSickFly and Boom, Twang, Thwack.