Tuba Skinny live in City of Edinburgh

Experience Tuba Skinny live on July 17th

Tuba Skinny, a New Orleans-based traditional jazz ensemble, is scheduled to perform at The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on July 17, 2026. The band is known for its energetic and improvisational performances rooted in the early jazz, blues, and ragtime traditions of the 1920s and 30s. They typically perform without a setlist, relying on collective improvisation and a repertoire drawing from a broad range of historical material. Instrumentation commonly includes tuba, trombone, clarinet, banjo, guitar, and vocals.

The Queen’s Hall occupies a significant place in Edinburgh’s cultural landscape. Originally built in 1979 within the former Free High Church on Nicolson Street, the venue was designed to provide a dedicated space for classical music performance following the closure of St Cecilia's Hall. However, it quickly expanded to host a diverse program encompassing jazz, folk, world music, and contemporary acts. The building itself is notable for its acoustics and its incorporation of original church architectural features alongside modern concert hall design elements. It has become a prominent stop for touring musicians and an important venue during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each August.