Since its foundation in 1966, The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland has helped to foster and promote Scotland’s unique musical traditions.
The TMSA is a membership organisation open to all. Our members include music enthusiasts, festival fans, amateur and professional performers, tutors, academics and entire families.
The TMSA Event Calendar
The TMSA Event Calendar contains dates for and information about various traditional music festivals, events and folk clubs across Scotland.
It also includes information about groups and venues that provide or support opportunities to learn/take part in traditional music and song on a regular basis.
It is distributed in Scotland, the rest of the UK and Ireland.
Click here to download a PDF version of the 2024 calendar.
Support the production the Event Calendar and other local & national activities with a donation to the TMSA here
Upcoming Traditional Music events
Visit our events page for full listings.
Pomegranates 2025 – Festival of International Traditional Dance
25 April - 30 AprilKirrie Festival Joe Aitken Tribute Concert
26 April @ 7:00 pm - 27 April @ 12:00 amShetland Folk Festival
1 May - 4 MayEdinburgh Tradfest
2 May - 12 MayThe 50th Girvan Folk Festival
2 May - 4 May
Membership
The TMSA is a membership organisation and anyone can join. Our members include music enthusiasts, festival fans, amateur and professional performers, tutors, event organisers, academics and entire families.
TMSA members receive:
- a quarterly newsletter packed with information;
- an annual festival calendar of traditional music events across Scotland;
- discounts at TMSA events and from major specialist traditional music retailers;
- access to a network of individuals with similar interests;
- a vote at our Annual General Meeting, which determines national policy
To join the TMSA, download a membership form here