The Alehouse Sessions
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The Alehouse Sessions will take place on 30 November 2026 at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. Curated by Bjarte Eike, this event offers an evolving insight into 17th century tavern music, featuring Purcell overtures, English sea shanties, and Scandinavian folk songs. The performance aims to create a unique environment between the audience and performers through storytelling interwoven with music.
The Alehouse Sessions – curated and devised by Bjarte Eike – is an ever changing and evolving insight into the music of a 17th century tavern. It gives audiences a window into this tumultuous period through Purcell overtures, English sea shanties, and Scandinavian folk songs. This diversion from the traditional concert model is what is at the heart of the Sessions. Through the medium of these well-loved tunes, a story of the period is interwoven into the music making; creating a unique environment between audience and performer. Using their own arrangement of the tunes, these ‘Alehouse Boys’ combine this unique format with humour, an unrivalled virtuosity and flare for improvisation.
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The Alehouse Sessions takes place on Monday, 30 November 2026.
The Alehouse Sessions is held at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh (54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Assembly Rooms can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Alehouse Sessions can be booked via skiddle.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Alehouse Sessions will take place on 30 November 2026 at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. Curated by Bjarte Eike, this event offers an evolving insight into 17th century tavern music, featuring Purcell overtures, English sea shanties, and Scandinavian folk songs. The performance aims to create a unique environment between the audience and performers through storytelling interwoven with music.
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The Alehouse Sessions – curated and devised by Bjarte Eike – is an ever changing and evolving insight into the music of a 17th century tavern. It gives audiences a window into this tumultuous period through Purcell overtures, English sea shanties, and Scandinavian folk songs. This diversion from the traditional concert model is what is at the heart of the Sessions. Through the medium of these well-loved tunes, a story of the period is interwoven into the music making; creating a unique environment between audience and performer. Using their own arrangement of the tunes, these ‘Alehouse Boys’ combine this unique format with humour, an unrivalled virtuosity and flare for improvisation.
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WhereAssembly Rooms
54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Alehouse Sessions?
The Alehouse Sessions takes place on Monday, 30 November 2026.
Where is The Alehouse Sessions taking place?
The Alehouse Sessions is held at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh (54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR).
Is there anywhere to stay near The Alehouse Sessions?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Assembly Rooms can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Alehouse Sessions?
Tickets for The Alehouse Sessions can be booked via skiddle.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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