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Summer Sessions brings live performances, independent venues and proper summer atmosphere together across East Lothian.
August 2026
Kick start our Summer Sessions with a wee party! JB'Smokeshack will be serving up from 4pm as part of his monthly pop-up. From 6pm we've got a DJ on doing all summer tunes past and present. FREE ENTRY
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Summer Sessions ’26
August
is calling.
Sci-Fi Jim is a multi-instrumental acoustic musician specialising in folk, roots, blues. Americana, country, alt-country, jazz, rock and roll, soul and (largely tasteful) pop from the past seven decades or so. Upbeat, modern and versatile, SFJ is suitable for…
Kyle Legacy and Dean Coughlin What's happenin' Summer Sessions? Scotland's two favourite Scousers are here! Join Kyle Legacy (regular at Hot Water Comedy Club, record for most gigs at Edinburgh Fringe) and Dean Coughlin (Have a Word podcast, Chortle Hotshot…
Join Kyle Legacy (regular at Hot Water Comedy Club, also a record for most gigs at Edinburgh Fringe) and Dean Coughlin (Have a Word podcast, Chortle Hotshot of 2025) for a show where you decide what the lads talk about with nothing off-limits. It’s 100%…
Fischy Music, much-loved by the children and adults, present a relaxed performance joined by the Fischy Children’s Choir. Led by Fischy musicians this family-friendly sing-along will feature favourites like Build Up and Stronger. Since 1998, Fischy Music have…
Ever wondered how to survive life’s messy, awkward and chaotic moments with your sanity (mostly) intact? Comedian Thao Cao has been there - surviving near-death experiences, racism on public transport and endless teasing about her Vietnamese name.. and now…
World at 15mph... ish Looking for inspiration? Need an uplift? Come and hear this “recommended” show from an “inspirational lady” with“ a heck of a story” Naomi cycled 20,000 miles around the world with a man she'd met just three times. An ordinary human - an…
The boy is from Dundee and he knows how to bring a party! Singalongs and tunes all night. 8pm - FREE ENTRY
The brilliant duo are joining us as part of our summer sessions 26! 7pm - Free Entry
An open mic open to all! No matter the age. Come along and share your talent with Dunbar. Everyone welcome. 2pm - FREE ENTRY
Come and witness two great shows in one evening! Aimée Hinds is a darkly funny storyteller who finds humour in the places most people try to forget. Drawing from her real experiences with mental health, including time spent in the psyche ward, she turns chaos…
Tit Talk This powerful, monologue performance explores the relationship we have with our boobs - our tits. The show takes the audience on an emotional journey and while not avoiding the tough times. It incorporates laughter and optimism while raising…
A Solo outing for Dom here at the SY! Expect bangers and great times. 8pm - FREE ENTRY
Kirsty Lynch the Haddy Tap comedy night host is bringing 30 mins of her stand-up show that has already sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe and Glasgow International Comedy Festival and shown at the Barcelona Fringe 2025. Kirsty shares relatable tales of growing…
Bringing the sea shanty to Dunbar! As part of our Summer Sessions and also Heart Of Dunbar we’re bringing Edinburgh Sea Shanty to Dunbar cause what’s more fitting to Sunny Dunny? Edinburgh Shanty Night was founded in early 2025 by people who are passionate…
The Stellar Anderson Project are a unique duo described as 'soulful indie brilliance' and 'gothic enchantment folklore' with whispers of All about Eve and Dead Can Dance and undertones of celtic and classical styles. A spellbinding vocal adds to the drama and…
Mindreading and Other Freaking Wonders - Christian Lavey International mentalist Christian Lavey invites you into a world where psychology, intuition and illusion blur together. In this fast-paced and interactive show, thoughts are revealed, decisions…
The legend in the live music scene here! Mark McCluskey bringing it all for your own enjoyment. 8pm - FREE ENTRY
Solo outing for Dom! With brilliant covers all night. 7pm - FREE ENTRY
As part of our Summer Sessions and Heart Of Dunbar we are bringing the internationalist Christian Lavey along for something different! International mentalist Christian Lavey invites you into a world where psychology, intuition and illusion blur together. In…
The Stellar Anderson Project are a unique duo described as 'soulful indie brilliance' and 'gothic enchantment folklore' with whispers of All about Eve and Dead Can Dance and undertones of celtic and classical styles. A spellbinding vocal adds to the drama and…
Our monthly pub quiz arrives! ÂŁ5 cash entry for this one, with ÂŁ2.50 going to the jackpot and ÂŁ2.50 going to our chosen charity Reverse Retts.
Brilliant local band. Need we say more? 7pm - FREE ENTRY
Amazing band full of brilliant covers. 7pm - Free Entry