Fingers-crossed concerts are given the green light to resume before long, as Edinburgh has some massive live music events in the diary for 2021.
Here are 20 Edinburgh gigs we hope can still go ahead this year.
1. Paul Weller
Paul Weller, aka The Modfather, makes a welcome return to the Capital. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Mon 5 Jul, £38.50–£49.50, 0131 228 1155 Photo: Third Party
2. Elbow
Mercury Prize-winning indie band Elbow will play two nights at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Wed 8 Sep, Thu 9 Sep, £49.50, 0131 228 1155 Photo: Third Party
3. Simple Minds
Simple Minds have experienced a remarkable journey since releasing their debut album Life in a Day in 1979. Here, the iconic Scots band play the best bits from their back catalogue. Ross Theatre Bandstand, Princes Street Gardens, Sun 15 Aug, £55.45–£81.60 Photo: Third Party
4. OMD
British synth-pop legends OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark) visit the Capital. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Tue 2 Nov, £38.50–£49.50, 0131 228 1155 Photo: Third Party