Portobello Town Hall

13/10/2026

Here's how the vibes looked in the dance on Saturday night - a fantastic Royal Roots Rumble at the Portobello Grand Reggae Ball 👑

We're giving thanks to all who reached another historic session with joined by the dub-master and alongside on the mic section 🔥

Big up Stevie, Lawrie and the Messenger Crew every time - impeccable vibes! And to everyone at for your support, bar service, and for the artwork and stall! Thanks to all crew who come to help on the door, security, decor, lights and box-lifting.

And to all of you who make the time to come and join the dance - we hope you are all feeling lifted and restored as you go on with your week 🙏

Next Edinburgh.Dub.Club Dances:
30th Jan: .judah .sound
8th May: Portobello Grand Reggae Ball Part 7!

17/08/2026

13/08/2026

CALLING ALL SINGING KETTLE FANS!!

Join Artie for a sing-along spectacular as he takes you on a musical journey through the magical world of The Singing Kettle!

Packed with fun, laughter, and loads of audience participation, this is the show where everyone gets to join in the action!

Sing along to your favourite classics — “Tattie Soup,” “Buy Me A Banana,” “Little Bunny Fou Fou,” and the legendary “Shove Yer Granny Aff a Bus!”

All the clues are hidden in the original Singing Kettles, so get ready to shout, sing, and laugh along with Artie in this feel-good family show that’s kettle-full of memories!

Dress up in something ✨sparkly,✨ it’s showtime.

🎟 https://tinyurl.com/4frfr5x7
⏰2pm Sunday 16th August

09/08/2026

Fresh from two fantastic shows at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, we are delighted to be hosting Christine Bovill, "Scotland's pre-eminent chanteuse" (Herald, Scotland) for two nights as part of the inaugural Porty Fringe.

✨Catch this award winning show at Portobello Town Hall and support your local seaside venue and Porty Fringe! ✨

🎟 https://shorturl.at/71jgq
📅Sunday 9th and Monday 10th August
⏰7.30pm (doors open 7pm)

🔥🔥👉👉20% off with code PALS26 👈👈🔥🔥

“She is becoming the stuff of legend.” Broadway Baby

“Christine Bovill is a marvel …and one of the best storytellers you will ever encounter.” Oxford News

“Her authenticity is her superpower” Edinburghfest.org

08/08/2026

It's finally the weekend! 🎉🎉And we cannot wait to channel our inner Dancing Queen tonight at the Town Hall.

So come along and join in the fun with VOYAGE - Scotland's no 1 ABBA tribute band. It's going to be utterly fab-u-lous 🤩

🎟Tickets on sale https://www.ticketsource.com/portyfringe/voyage-the-abba-tribute/e-qrqdzd

💥💥FLASH DEAL 💥💥
£10 tickets now available - Use code ABBA26 at checkout!

"They brought the house down. We can't wait to have them back."
The Tron Theatre, Glasgow​​​​​​

05/08/2026

🔥 Artist Spotlight: Queen Vee Queen Vee

Next up on our artist spotlight, we have Victoria AKA Queen Vee, creating an addictive blend of slinky grooves, soulful melodies, and a captivating stage persona.

Her songs explore life experiences and powerful themes of growth and identity, delivered through smooth, expressive vocals. A storyteller at heart, Queen Vee builds an intimate world through poetic yet relatable lyrics, inviting listeners into her journey and inner musings.

A “third culture kid”of Irish-Jamaican heritage, she writes from her multicultural and multiracial perspective. Drawing inspiration from growing up across the UK, Ireland, Egypt, and France, alongside influences from American R&B, funk, and soul, she creates a sound that is uniquely her own.

✨ Catch Queen Vee live at Escape 2 Porty!

🎟️ Get your tickets now https://www.tickettailor.com/events/escape2porty/2312027

27/06/2026

Brass Blast Live at Brassed Up!

One of the highlights of our anniversary year - Brass Blast performing AP Touro to a packed Portobello Town Hall at our very own Brassed Up Mini Festival.

Ten years of music, community and creativity, and this is what it sounds like when it all comes together on stage.

Film by Ruth Barrie / Waltzer Films
Mixed by Marcus Britton

We still have plenty more to tell and share on this Brass Blast 10th Anniversary series, so keep an eye out for what is coming next!

If you missed previous videos from this series, you can watch them directly on our channel https://oimusica.co.uk/big-things/ten-years-of-brass-blast

Creative Scotland

24/06/2026

Have you volunteered with us before, or are you thinking about joining our volunteer community in the future?

We would love to meet you, hear your thoughts, and chat about future opportunities in a relaxed and informal setting over a cup of tea. 💛

📅 Sunday 28th June
🕔 5:00pm
📍 Upper Hall, Portobello Town Hall

Whether you are a familiar face or new to volunteering, everyone is welcome.

Please RSVP your attendance by emailing:
📧 [email protected]

Join our team of volunteers here: https://www.portobellotownhall.org/volunteer

We look forward to seeing you!

09/06/2026

This is going to be an absolute BLAST! (pun intended 😉) - fun for all the family right in the heart of Porty

Oi Musica Presents: Brassed Up Mini Festival

📆Saturday 20 June · Portobello Town Hall, Edinburgh
⏰5pm until 10pm
🎟 Available now at: https://events.humanitix.com/brassed-up

We’re delighted to present Brassed Up, a special mini festival celebrating 10 years of Brass Blast.

Expect a high-energy line-up featuring Samson Sounds, Golden Grooves Street Collective, Oi Musica x Samson Sounds Massed Band, Lotas, and of course Brass Blast taking centre stage for this anniversary show.

And the excellent Desiato Sound System taking care of the dance-floor sound!

PLUS! Street food, fully stocked bar, cakes & treats, merch stalls and more to be confirmed… A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere throughout.

18/05/2026

Portobello Town Hall is delighted to be hosting the public consultation on the future of Portobello Swim Centre. Please come along and make your voice heard.

Date: 26th May and 1st June
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00 (both days)

Background: The City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Leisure are inviting local residents, customers, and community groups to take part in a public consultation on proposals to redevelop Portobello Swim Centre, one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive and well‑loved heritage buildings.

The consultation will give the public an opportunity to comment on proposed improvements to the Category A listed facility, including internal reconfiguration to improve layouts, accessibility, and customer experience, while protecting key heritage features such as the pools and Turkish Baths. Feedback from the consultation will help inform the final design and investment decisions for the centre.

More information on our website: https://www.portobellotownhall.org/events