About
James Yorkston is at The Pleasance, Edinburgh, on 27 November 2026 at 19:30. The description calls him a Scottish musician whose music is haunting and ranges from quiet, fragile moments to loud acoustic guitar intervals.
What to expect
The description says his music moves from quiet, fragile moments to loud acoustic guitar intervals.
- NME called it 'a thousand times more haunting'
- At times a rat-pack crooner
- At times a Scottish balladeer
- Quality of tradition, excitement of the new
Listen before you go
James Yorkston with Nina Persson - Love That Tree | Later... with Jools Holland (2025)
BBC Music
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does James Yorkston start and end?
James Yorkston runs Friday, 27 November 2026, 19:30.
Where is James Yorkston?
James Yorkston takes place at The Pleasance, Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
How much are tickets for James Yorkston?
Tickets for James Yorkston cost £30.25 on the official ticket shop.
How do I book?
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What is the music like?
The description says his music is haunting.
It moves from quiet, fragile moments to loud acoustic guitar intervals.
NME called it 'a thousand times more haunting than anything the New Acoustic Movement ever dreamed of'.
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Getting there
The Pleasance, Pleasance Courtyard, EH8 9TJ Edinburgh, Scotland, GB
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