From May 2 to May 12, 2025, Edinburgh will host the latest edition of Tradfest, a festival bringing together traditional music, folk film, and storytelling across an assortment of venues in the city. Now a fixture in Edinburgh’s cultural calendar, this 11-day event offers a broad and varied program that reflects both Scotland’s rich heritage and a wider global perspective, drawing artists and audiences from near and far.

Check out our live gig photography of Wallis Bird and Spark at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin