Edinburgh
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Friday
07 Aug 2026
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8:30 pm

Chris Small

Performing at
Edinburgh Royal
Free Entry - No tickets required

About this event

Chris Small is bringing his captivating multi-instrumental talents to Edinburgh Royal. As a Glasgow-based freelance musician, Chris specialises in breathing new life into beloved classics spanning pop, jazz, blues, country, folk and far beyond. His sets draw from an impressive range of genres—from Motown and 50s standards to reggae, funk and festive favourites—with a particular flair for unearthing forgotten gems that audiences haven't heard in years.

Expect an evening of genuine musical surprises. Chris's approach to live performance is refreshingly unpredictable, weaving together unexpected combinations that create the kind of memorable nights out that linger long after the final note. Whether you're in the mood for smooth jazz, uplifting pop, soulful blues or timeless Irish melodies, his breadth of musical knowledge ensures there's something to delight every ear.

Join us at Edinburgh Royal for an evening of live music that celebrates the best of pop, soul, folk and beyond. Chris Small's passion for rediscovering the songs people love makes for an engaging and genuinely special night out in the heart of Edinburgh.

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A taste of what

Chris Small

plays

01
You Can Call Me Al
Paul Simon
02
Born This Way
Lady Gaga
03
Dreams
Fleetwood Mac
04
Seventeen Going Under
Sam Fender
05
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Tears for Fears

More Information

About the Artist

I'm a multi-instrumentalist and freelance musician based in Perth, Scotland. I try to cover as wide an array of music as possible when it comes to gigs, preferring to find songs people may not have heard in a while, which can make for some memorable gigs.

Genres
Pop, Motown, Jazz, 50s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 60s, Country, Folk, Blues, Reggae, Funk, 00s, Irish, Christmas
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