Edinburgh International Festival: Orchestra Baobab

Fri 28 Aug

The Hub Edinburgh

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About This Event

The Edinburgh International Festival's Orchestra Baobab event will take place at The Hub Edinburgh on 2026-08-28. The event will feature Senegal's legendary dance band. The ticket price is available on the website.

Experience the entrancing rhythms of Senegal’s legendary dance band. Orchestra Baobab began as a house band at Dakar’s Baobab Club in 1970 and went on to become Senegal’s most popular band. They had huge success across Africa before breaking up in 1987. Nick Gold, owner of World Circuit records, and the man who reunited Buena Vista Social Club, reissued Orchestra Baobab’s debut album Pirates Choice, sparking new love for their irresistible blend of Cuban and African grooves. Since their reunion in 2001, Orchestra Baobab have toured the world, hypnotising new generations and constantly reinventing their legacy; an infectious hybrid of Mandinka, Wolof and Serer styles with Latin rhythms. This year sees the release of new album Made in Senegal, a love letter to Senegal from West Africa’s legendary dance band.

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Weather on the day

Heavy drizzle · high 19°C, low 16°

Chance of rain 72% · Wind up to 18 km/h

Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.

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Frequently asked questions

Edinburgh International Festival: Orchestra Baobab takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026.

Edinburgh International Festival: Orchestra Baobab is held at The Hub Edinburgh in Edinburgh (348-350 Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NE).

Tickets for Edinburgh International Festival: Orchestra Baobab can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.