Eddi Reader to bring ‘Perfect’ Spring Tour to Easterbrook Hall
One of Scotland’s most treasured cultural icons, Eddi Reader, is taking her unmatched musical magic to stages across the country for a ‘perfect’ spring tour this April, with Dumfries set to host the opening night.
Eddi will perform at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, on Thursday 16th April 2026, before visiting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth and Stirling as part of her much-loved return to stages across her home nation.
For well over four decades, Eddi Reader has had the ability to silence a room with a single note, harnessing insightful storytelling and raw emotion.
Audiences in Dumfries can expect to hear show-stopping material from her vast back catalogue, from soul-stirring pop to traditional Scottish ballads, and experience Eddi’s unique charm and on-stage chatter.
Glasgow-born Eddi first captivated the world as the frontwoman of Fairground Attraction in the late 80s, storming the charts with the debut album First of a Million Kisses, and the iconic single Perfect, which topped charts in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The track, which earned Eddi a Brit Award, remains a timeless pop anthem.
The years that followed brought ten critically acclaimed solo albums, including a stunning interpretation of the songs of Robert Burns. Her four-decade-long career has seen her hone an effortless musicianship that moves between pop, folk, jazz and traditional works and influences.
Her contribution to Scottish culture has been recognised through the award of an MBE and five honorary degrees. Having celebrated 40 years in music, this latest run of Scottish appearances follows on from a huge Irish tour.
Eddi Reader said:
“Each time I return to perform on stages at home, it feels like an important moment of connection – that sparkle from being in front of Scottish audiences never dulls. These venues have a little piece of my heart and I can’t wait to be back on the road sharing songs and stories with you all this April.”
Eddi will be joined on tour by Hawick-based artist and folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp.
