Edinburgh institution Sneaky Pete’s has unveiled plans for ‘Clubbing’s Not Dead’, an ambitious week-long programming series running from 11–17 January 2027. Pushing back against the prevailing narrative of club closures and cultural decline, the initiative will spotlight the resilience, diversity and outstanding talent that defines contemporary Scottish underground club culture.
Taking place across seven days, ‘Clubbing’s Not Dead’ will centre around a packed programme at the Edinburgh venue, pairing longstanding Scottish club legends and celebrated resident DJs with some of the UK’s most promising upcoming artists and bona fide international stars. In addition pop-up events and broadcast takeovers across Scotland’s community radio network will also run as part of ‘Clubbing’s Not Dead’.
Featured artists include:
- Slam: globally-recognised pioneers of Scotland’s underground techno scene.
- Young Fathers (DJ set): Mercury Prize winning trio from Edinburgh.
- KAVARI: Glasgow-based electronic artist signed to XL Recordings.
- DJ Storm: pioneering drum & bass DJ and alongside Goldie is the co-founder of Metalheadz record label.
- BEMZ & Vagrant Real Estate: rising Glasgow rapper performing alongside 2026 SAY Award winner.
- Bimini: DJ, live performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK runner-up.
- Gerd Janson: world-renowned German house and disco DJ.
- Nikki Nair: LA-based DJ with releases on Warp Records, LUCKYME and Hyperdub.
- Conducta: globally-touring UK garage DJ and producer of AJ Tracey’s ‘Ladbroke Grove’.
- Dame Area: Barcelona electro-punk duo on the rise.
- redolent: SAY Award winning indie-electronic band from Edinburgh.
The celebration extends beyond Edinburgh with a series of pop-up events across Scotland, uniting partner clubs, underground promoters and cultural platforms working at the beating heart of the scene. These pop-ups will include parties and curated music programming in unconventional spaces across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and further afield, as well as collaborations with other like-minded venues.
Another core component of the series will be dedicated broadcast takeovers across some of Scotland’s most significant independent community radio stations: Clyde Built Radio, Radio Buena Vida, EHFM, Subcity Radio, JAM Radio, FreshAir and Hill52 Radio. Each station will host exclusive sets, discussions and curated programming spotlighting local selectors and scene builders.
Nick Stewart, Director of Sneaky Pete’s shared the following:
“Rumours of clubbing’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. We know the electronic music scene is in rude health. Together with some of our favourite artists, venues, promoters and media, we are showcasing the good news that we’re actually in a golden period. So we’re celebrating the vibrant community that’s built around Sneaky Pete’s and other pillars of the Scottish scene”.
Sneaky Pete’s has been independently operating on Edinburgh’s Cowgate since 2008 and is billed as “the home of new and exciting music in Edinburgh”. Previously voted one of the Top 100 Clubs in the world by DJ Mag, they host over 600 gigs and clubs per year. International DJs such as Erol Alkan and Daniel Avery often describe it as their favourite small venue in the world.
Tickets for all shows on sale Friday 13th November at 10AM.
Broadcast schedules and participating pop-up shows to be announced soon.
Monday 11th January
LIVE: redolent + guests
DJ: Bimini at Konversion
Tuesday 12th January
LIVE: BEMZ, Vagrant Real Estate
DJ: Conducta at RARE
Wednesday 13th January
LIVE: Dame Area + guests
DJ: KAVARI at Overground
Thursday 14th January
LIVE: Roller Disco Death Party
DJ: Nikki Nair at Club Spit
Friday 15th January
DJ: Gerd Janson
DJ: Just Jane at Headset
Saturday 16th January
DJ: Slam
DJ: Young Fathers at Popular Music
Sunday 17th January
DJ: DJ Storm + Ant TC1 at Metalheadz Blue Note Sessions
DJ: Saint Ludo at Postal
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