One of Leith’s most famous Victorian pubs is set to become an atmospheric live music hub this August, with Fringe at Nobles: a month-long programme of folk, trad, singer-songwriters, open mics and late-night sessions.
Running from 4-29 August 2026, Fringe at Nobles will see acclaimed Scotland-based folk, trad and songwriter talent perform in Leith, pairing intimate ticketed concerts from some of Scotland’s most exciting folk and acoustic artists alongside a packed run of free sessions on Wednesday evenings and late-night sessions on Fridays and Saturdays.
Ticketed Tuesday night concerts, priced at £12, will showcase a line-up of award-winning and internationally recognised performers, including Jack Badcock and Andrew Waite, Kirsteen Harvey and Lewis McLaughlin, Hector Shaw with Fraser Fifield & Graeme Stephen, and Stewart Hardy & Frank McLaughlin with Fell Line.
Speaking about the programme, Bellfield’s Alistair Brown said:
“From Glastonbury-winning songwriting and Scots Trad Music Awards nominees to Celtic Connections favourites, jazz-folk innovators and battle-of-the-band winning trad trios, our Fringe at Nobles programme brings together the warmth of a proper pub session with the calibre of a festival stage.
“The result is a Fringe programme with real range: expect polished performances, spontaneous late-night magic, established names, emerging voices and the kind of communal music-making that belongs at the heart of Edinburgh in August.”
Programme highlights include:
Tuesday 4 August, 9pm – Jack Badcock and Andrew Waite | £12
World-folk, songcraft and traditional musicianship from Dallahan frontman Jack Badcock and acclaimed musician Andrew Waite.
Tuesday 11 August, 9pm – Singer-Songwriter Night with Kirsteen Harvey and Lewis McLaughlin | £12
A double bill of contemporary Scottish acoustic talent, featuring Scottish Acoustic Live Artist of the Year Kirsteen Harvey and Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition winner Lewis McLaughlin.
Thursday 13 August, 9pm – Open Mic with Lewis McLaughlin | Free
A welcoming Fringe open mic night led by Lewis McLaughlin.
Tuesday 18 August, 9pm – Hector Shaw + Fraser Fifield and Graeme Stephen | £12
A night spanning intimate folk-inspired songwriting, acclaimed jazz-folk, sax, whistle, pipes and inventive guitar-led improvisation.
Tuesday 25 August, 9pm – Stewart Hardy & Frank McLaughlin + Fell Line | £12
Virtuosic fiddle and guitar meet award-winning contemporary trad from Glasgow-based trio Fell Line.
Bookings for all events via:
https://www.bellfieldbrewery.com/pages/nobles-booking
Alongside the ticketed programme, free sessions include The Shore Trad Sessions at 8pm on Wednesdays, and late-night sessions at 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, bringing together Lewis and Frank McLaughlin “plus the coolest musicians they can convince to come and jam with them.”