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The Unthanks - In WinterEdinburgh · Thu, 17 Dec 2026

19:00 local time
Assembly RoomsEdinburgh
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The Unthanks - In Winter takes place at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Thursday, 17 December 2026, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Folk / Indie Folk (Concerts).

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Princes Street · Tram stop · 150 m · 2 min walk
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The Unthanks at Assembly Rooms: show day guide

Show starts
19:00
The Unthanks on stage(est.)
19:00
Set length(est.)
1 hr
Expected finish(est.)
20:00
Getting there
Princes Street, 150 m (2 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

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Ticket limit
Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
Please note
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough on 23 July 2026

  1. 1Magpie
  2. 2Felton Lonnin ([traditional])
  3. 3Flutter
  4. 4Lucky Gilchrist
  5. 5Madam ([traditional])
  6. 6The Sandgate Dandling Song ([traditional])
  7. 7At First She Starts (Lal Waterson)
  8. 8I Want What I Don’t Need (Villagers)
  9. 9Mount the Air ([traditional])

Most played songs on this tour

  • Madam×7
  • The King of Rome×7
  • The Testimony of Patience Kershaw×6
  • The Sandgate Dandling Song×4
  • Mount the Air×4
  • Hawthorn×4
  • Keen and Cry and Weep×4
  • Shipbuilding×4
  • Magpie / The Scarecrow Knows×4
  • Felton Lonnin×3

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Unthanks

Line-up

About The Unthanks

The Unthanks are an English folk group known for their eclectic approach in combining traditional English folk, particularly Northumbrian folk music, with other musical genres. Their debut album, Cruel Sister, was Mojo magazine's Folk Album of the Year in 2005. Of their 11 subsequent albums, ten have received four or five-starred reviews in the British national press. Their album Mount the Air, released in 2015, won in the best album category in the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Their 2024 double album, In Winter, received a four-starred review in the Financial Times and a five-starred review in The Times.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Assembly Rooms

54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR
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The Unthanks - In Winter: FAQs

When is The Unthanks - In Winter?

The Unthanks - In Winter is scheduled for Thursday, 17 December 2026 at 19:00 local time.

Where is The Unthanks - In Winter taking place?

At Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR.

How much are tickets for The Unthanks - In Winter?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What songs will The Unthanks play?

At their most recent show (23 July 2026, Middlesbrough) The Unthanks played 9 songs, including Magpie, Felton Lonnin, Flutter, Lucky Gilchrist, and Madam.

Does The Unthanks have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Unthanks has 3 upcoming dates, including Cumbria (3 Dec), Bexhill on Sea (9 Dec), and Portsmouth (13 Dec).

What time does The Unthanks go on stage?

The Unthanks is expected on stage around 19:00. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is The Unthanks's set?

Recent shows ran to 9 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 20:00.

The Unthanks - In Winter

Thu, 17 Dec 2026

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