OBI Folk Session

Aviemore has always had a strong tradition of tunes by the fire, and the Old Bridge Inn has been part of that story for decades. Our folk sessions keep that heritage alive – stripped-back, acoustic, and rooted in the music that’s been played in Highland pubs long before any of us were here.

Fiddles, pipes, guitars, songs passed down, and new ones shared on the night. No stage, no spotlight – just proper session culture the way it’s meant to be.

Free to listen, and open to anyone who respects the craft. Bring an instrument, bring a pal, or just bring yourself and enjoy a night of real Highland music where it belongs.

Hailing from Brooklyn, Damn Tall Buildings are a band rooted in bluegrass but pulling confidently from swing, ragtime, jazz, and contemporary songwriting. The result is a sound that feels both timeless and completely their own.

Known for their relentless energy, tight musicianship, and sharp, intelligent songs, their live shows are full of momentum and warmth — the kind of performance that pulls you in from the first note and doesn’t let go.

As Saving Country Music puts it:

“Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that don’t skimp on the infectiousness.”

Expect driving rhythms, close harmonies, and a room buzzing by the end of the night.

OBI Folk Session

Aviemore has always had a strong tradition of tunes by the fire, and the Old Bridge Inn has been part of that story for decades. Our folk sessions keep that heritage alive – stripped-back, acoustic, and rooted in the music that’s been played in Highland pubs long before any of us were here.

Fiddles, pipes, guitars, songs passed down, and new ones shared on the night. No stage, no spotlight – just proper session culture the way it’s meant to be.

Free to listen, and open to anyone who respects the craft. Bring an instrument, bring a pal, or just bring yourself and enjoy a night of real Highland music where it belongs.

A run of terrace sessions through summer, bringing a mix of selectors to the Old Bridge Inn. Expect broad, well-curated sets that suit the setting, from laid-back daytime energy into something with a bit more weight as the evening rolls in. DJs play 4pm–9pm, bi-weekly through June to August. Free to attend, built for good weather, cold pints and staying a while.

OBI Folk Session

Aviemore has always had a strong tradition of tunes by the fire, and the Old Bridge Inn has been part of that story for decades. Our folk sessions keep that heritage alive – stripped-back, acoustic, and rooted in the music that’s been played in Highland pubs long before any of us were here.

Fiddles, pipes, guitars, songs passed down, and new ones shared on the night. No stage, no spotlight – just proper session culture the way it’s meant to be.

Free to listen, and open to anyone who respects the craft. Bring an instrument, bring a pal, or just bring yourself and enjoy a night of real Highland music where it belongs.

Jo Mango returns with The Lightswitch, her first solo album in twelve years, and brings it to the Old Bridge Inn for an intimate live performance.

Scottish songwriter Jo Mango’s new record marks a significant return. The Lightswitch follows her 2012 release Murmuration and continues a body of work that has quietly shaped the contemporary Scottish scene, with collaborations spanning Teenage Fanclub, Karine Polwart and Admiral Fallow.

Recorded between Scotland and Margate with producer Adem, and engineered in Glasgow by Paul Savage at Chem 19 Studios, the album leans into a richer, more expansive sound. Electric guitar leads the arrangements for the first time, layered with harp, Steinway piano, vintage synths and strings from the Elysian Collective.

Drawing influence from artists like Adrianne Lenker, Aldous Harding and Angel Olsen, the record explores themes of memory, place and emotional return. Songs take their names from everyday domestic details, unfolding into something more introspective and layered over time.

At its core, The Lightswitch is a deeply personal work. It reflects on Jo’s relationship with music itself, moving through ideas of absence, obsession and rediscovery. There is a sense of movement throughout: tides shifting, light changing, spaces opening and closing.

Expect a stripped-back, atmospheric set that lets the detail of these songs come through. This is a rare chance to see one of Scotland’s most respected songwriters up close in a small room.

A run of terrace sessions through summer, bringing a mix of selectors to the Old Bridge Inn. Expect broad, well-curated sets that suit the setting, from laid-back daytime energy into something with a bit more weight as the evening rolls in. DJs play 4pm–9pm, bi-weekly through June to August. Free to attend, built for good weather, cold pints and staying a while.

OBI Folk Session

Aviemore has always had a strong tradition of tunes by the fire, and the Old Bridge Inn has been part of that story for decades. Our folk sessions keep that heritage alive – stripped-back, acoustic, and rooted in the music that’s been played in Highland pubs long before any of us were here.

Fiddles, pipes, guitars, songs passed down, and new ones shared on the night. No stage, no spotlight – just proper session culture the way it’s meant to be.

Free to listen, and open to anyone who respects the craft. Bring an instrument, bring a pal, or just bring yourself and enjoy a night of real Highland music where it belongs.

From the harmonious Heartlands of Scotland and the musical metropolis of Melbourne, Australia, Good Guy Hank bring heartbreak, joy and everything in-between with soulful songs, blistering musicianship and three part harmonies galore!

A run of terrace sessions through summer, bringing a mix of selectors to the Old Bridge Inn. Expect broad, well-curated sets that suit the setting, from laid-back daytime energy into something with a bit more weight as the evening rolls in. DJs play 4pm–9pm, bi-weekly through June to August. Free to attend, built for good weather, cold pints and staying a while.

OBI Folk Session

Aviemore has always had a strong tradition of tunes by the fire, and the Old Bridge Inn has been part of that story for decades. Our folk sessions keep that heritage alive – stripped-back, acoustic, and rooted in the music that’s been played in Highland pubs long before any of us were here.

Fiddles, pipes, guitars, songs passed down, and new ones shared on the night. No stage, no spotlight – just proper session culture the way it’s meant to be.

Free to listen, and open to anyone who respects the craft. Bring an instrument, bring a pal, or just bring yourself and enjoy a night of real Highland music where it belongs.

A run of terrace sessions through summer, bringing a mix of selectors to the Old Bridge Inn. Expect broad, well-curated sets that suit the setting, from laid-back daytime energy into something with a bit more weight as the evening rolls in. DJs play 4pm–9pm, bi-weekly through June to August. Free to attend, built for good weather, cold pints and staying a while.

A run of terrace sessions through summer, bringing a mix of selectors to the Old Bridge Inn. Expect broad, well-curated sets that suit the setting, from laid-back daytime energy into something with a bit more weight as the evening rolls in. DJs play 4pm–9pm, bi-weekly through June to August. Free to attend, built for good weather, cold pints and staying a while.

A run of terrace sessions through summer, bringing a mix of selectors to the Old Bridge Inn. Expect broad, well-curated sets that suit the setting, from laid-back daytime energy into something with a bit more weight as the evening rolls in. DJs play 4pm–9pm, bi-weekly through June to August. Free to attend, built for good weather, cold pints and staying a while.

Lucia & the Best Boys are a Scottish indie rock band consisting of lead vocalist Lucia Fairfull, with Ally Scott, Christopher Ballantyne and Adam Campbell.

As the frontwoman of Lucia & The Best Boys, Lucia Fairfull has built a reputation for delivering emotionally charged, high-impact live performances. Praised by NME and BBC Radio 1 for her commanding presence and powerhouse voice, Lucia continues to establish herself as one of the UK’s most compelling live artists.

Having shared a stage with the likes of The Last Dinner Party, Wolf Alice, and Garbage in recent years the band continue to garner new fans from across the UK and Europe. Looking ahead, Lucia & The Best Boys are preparing for a run of significant headline shows in October, reflecting the growing demand for their live show. This includes London’s Islington Academy, Manchester Band On The Wall, and a landmark hometown show at Glasgow Barrowland. These dates represent a clear step up and signal the band’s readiness for larger festival stages across the UK and Europe. So do not miss this early showcase of their talent!

A run of terrace sessions through summer, bringing a mix of selectors to the Old Bridge Inn. Expect broad, well-curated sets that suit the setting, from laid-back daytime energy into something with a bit more weight as the evening rolls in. DJs play 4pm–9pm, bi-weekly through June to August. Free to attend, built for good weather, cold pints and staying a while.

Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity. The lineup consists of Jack Badcock on guitar and vocals, Ciaran Ryan on banjo, mandolin and fiddle, Andrew Waite on accordion and Benedict Morris on fiddle.They have appeared at some of the world's most prestigious international folk music events such as Milwaukee Irish Fest (USA), Celtic Connections (SCO),Tonder Festival (DK), Festival Dranouter (BE), Woodford Folk Festival (AUS) among countless others.To date, they have brought their live show to 25 countries, earned three nominations for ‘Folk Band of The Year’ in 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and enjoyed collaborations such as with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, songwriting legend Dougie MacLean and Nepal's folk exponents Kutumba. Approaching a decade together as a band, Dallahan have become a veteran touring outfit and with each album they continue to evolve their sound -which they call their own brand of World-Folk - as is evident on their latest fourth studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil’ released in 2023.

70 capacity, all seated. Lush.