Dundee will welcome a brand-new live music festival this summer as Dundee Music Festival gets underway.
Spanning two days and over 30 venues, the festival will be a city-wide celebration of live music featuring a diverse range of acts and special industry events.
All you need to know about the festival is here.
When is Dundee Music Festival?
The festival will take place on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 2025. The date was shifted from May to avoid a clash with the Dundee Dance Event.
Which venues are taking part?
More than 30 venues throughout Dundee will be featuring live acts. They are:
Balcony Karaoke Bar
Bank Bar
Barrelman
Casa
Campbeltown Bar
Caws
Church
Clarks on Lindsay Street
Clep Bar
Douglas Sports and Recreation Club
Dubliner
Ferraris
The Gaiety
Groucho's
Hawkhill Tavern
High Corner
Malmaison
Market
Molly Malones
Number 57
Paddock
Powrie Bar
Queen Anne Bar
Queens Hotel
Sandy's Bar
Snug Bar
Tam's Bar
Tavern
Temple Lane
Whip Inn
Victoria Bar
Whites Bar
From a mix of bars, pubs, hotels, and clubs, there will be something for everyone to enjoy music.
Who's playing?
More than 100 acts will be performed over the weekend, spanning across jazz, blues, rock, indie, acoustic, and tribute bands.
In addition, a music workshop and industry panel discussions will be on offer, providing visitors with an insider's view of the music business.
The full line-up and performance schedule will be announced in due course.
Do you need tickets?
Most of the festival activities will be public and free with no tickets required. Some events that usually cost an entry fee will still charge an entry fee for the festival.
Who is behind the festival?
It's the concept of Scott Townshend and Tahir Ramzan, two well-known figures in the Dundee pub and live music scene. JF Kegs, a Dundee business, sponsors the event that encourages the nightlife and entertainment culture of the city.
With an incredible array of venues, acts, and one-off events, Dundee Music Festival 2025 is set to be one of the city's biggest celebrations of live music.
Whether you're an old-school gig-head or simply in the mood for an amazing weekend out, this is an event not to be missed!
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