Events in Edinburgh in October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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New Monthly Veterans Cafe
Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Top Banana
Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
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Burly Ceilidh Club
We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Spandex Comedy
Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
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Crafts, Games, Soup!
Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
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Portobello Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social
Join us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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Innovations & Inventions Tour
Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Dear Library
To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
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Resistance
Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
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You Mean the World Exhibition
This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
See some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Panorama: New Views of a City
Collective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
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ARTIST ROOMS
Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years
This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Rugby for Beginners
Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani
Aqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
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Robert Powell: Hall of Hours
Hall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
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We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear
This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
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Tang Soo Do
Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
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Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Tarot & Tipples
Join us at Mara for our brand new Tarot & Tipple Nights - we're bringing mystical energy, refreshing drinks and good vibes to The Shore in Leith in conjunction with Tuesday Moon & The Portal Leith!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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Scots Music Group Classes
Join the Scots Music Group for their new session of classes in traditional music taking place on various dates and venues through September to November!
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What’s Up: Dark Matter Detectives
Join our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!
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Castle Chorus Weekly Rehearsal
Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!
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Have fun learning Salsa!
Join OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!
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Ready to Dance Cuban Rueda
This 7-week course run by OnOne Salsa is perfect for dancers who want to start learning Rueda Casino in a fun & friendly way!
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Reconfigure Life Drawing at Summerhall
Reconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
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Choir Meetings
Join Southside Community Choir rehearsals on a Wednesday evening at Binks Hall in the Greyfriars Charteris Centre. Suitable for everyone, just come and sing with a friendly bunch of people!
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Author Portraits - Grand Clearance
Snag some Author Portraits taken by Chris Close, originals from the Between the Lines Exhibition from the Edinburgh Book Festival, at this one-of-a-kind event at Gallery-Close!
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Historical Georgian Dance Classes
Join the Edinburgh Quadrille Society and learn dances from the Jane Austen / Bridgerton era at Institut français d'Écosse!
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Knit & Natter
The knitting group at Care UK’s Cairdean House, on Redford Road in Colinton, brings together residents and local community members for a monthly morning of crafting and conversation.
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Halloween Movie Month at Moonwake
We welcome you to a month of horror at Moonwake! We will be screening a range of horror films in the taproom's cinema room in October.
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The Joy of Noticing
The Joy of Noticing is a new exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings by Orla Stevens, showing at Lobby 37, Gleneagles Townhouse from 2nd – 29th October.
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Beneath The Veil
Beneath The Veil, an exhibition coinciding with World Mental Health Day, focuses on the work of artists using visual art as a means of expression, exploration, connection, release, and recovery.
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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Monsters and Myths Trail
This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!
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Shen Xin: Highland Embassy
Highland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
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Family Learning Festival at Museum on the Mound
Join us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!
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Layered Perspectives :: Susan Laughton & Bronwen Sleigh
Layered Perspectives brings together the work of Susan Laughton and Bronwen Sleigh, two artists whose practices explore the meeting points between architecture, landscape, and abstraction.
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Saturday Music Classes
Is your child interested in learning an instrument? Then come along to these Saturday classes for ages 10 and 11 at St Mary's Music School Edinburgh!
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Söderberg Pop-up at Dovecot
Scandi bakery, Söderberg, will be baking their signature cinnamon buns, along with some other tastry treats, freshly delivered to Dovecot café to coincide with our exhibition, IKEA: Magical Patterns
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Halloween Kids Creations!
Drop in upstairs in our IKEA Edinburgh restaurant where children can craft with our Smaland Creche team.
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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The Seagull
Chekhov's much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.
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Haunted Newhailes
Do you dare join us for a spine-chilling tour of Newhailes House? It's earned a reputation for being haunted!
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Mary Shelley’s Monster
Storm clouds gather over Edinburgh this autumn as Mary Shelley’s Monster rises at The Edinburgh Dungeon from 11th October - 2nd November!
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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Witches or Healers
Hear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
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Halloween Fireworks Nights
Conifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!
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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.
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Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
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Halloween Family Trail
Free this Halloween, can you find all 8 ghosts hidden around the St Cecilia's Hall galleries and answer each of their questions?
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!
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The Space Dome
Visit The Space Dome at The Centre, Livingston from 18th-27th October and enjoy a 360° planetarium film experience through the galaxy as well as science-themed activities!
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Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.
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Beginner’s Sewing Class - Weekday Workshop
Join us for a full day in the sewing & textile workshop and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a fabulous cushion cover with your newly learned skills.
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Out of Sight Out of Mind Exhibition
The biggest mental health art exhibition in Scotland in it's 13th year will present artworks made by 400 people.
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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks
Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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Ceilidh Tea Dances
Dance away the afternoon, and enjoy good company at these Ceilidh Tea Dances held in Marchmont St. Giles on Thursday afternoons!
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Good Egg Comedy presents: Cracking New Jokes Show
Watch professional comedians try new material for less than the price of an Edinburgh drink every Thursday at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar!
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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh: The Carnevil
Roll up, roll up... if you dare! This October and November, Bongo's Bingo is transforming into a twisted circus of chaos, confetti, and carnage. Welcome to The Carnevil!
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Greyfriars Bobby in A.I. Wonderland
Greyfriar's Bobby in A.I. Wonderland is an immersive, theatrical haunted maze taking place in Scotland's largest nuclear bunker, Barnton Bunker.
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Gudrun Sjödén Pop-up Shop
Step into the vibrant world of Gudrun Sjödén at their exclusive pop-up shop at Dovecot this autumn and bring a touch of Scandinavian style into your wardrobe!
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Jubilate Children’s Choir
Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
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Woolkind: Scottish knitwear brand retail residency
Scottish knitwear brand Woolkind are taking up their first retail residency in the Shop with No Name, perfect timing to find Christmas gifts that will last a lifetime, or to treat yourself!
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Above Ground: Andrew Radford & Susie Redman
This exhibition at Upright Gallery, brings together Andrew Radford's assemblages and Susie Redman's weavings!
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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!
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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your furry friends to Dobbies Edinburgh for a special dog-friendly event where your pup can pick their very own autumn-themed toy from our doggie pumpkin patch!
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Bring your furry friends to Dobbies Livingston for a special dog-friendly event where your pup can pick their very own autumn-themed toy from our doggie pumpkin patch
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Alec Flynn: LIVE
Don't miss Alec Flynn, a standup comedian, actor, and digital creator, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 27th October!
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Between Worlds and Memories - Birth, Death, and Resurrection by Tigo Ayres
Between Worlds and Memories: Birth, Death, and Resurrection is an immersive exhibition-performance by Brazilian-British artist, performer, and psychologist Tigo Ayres.
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Counting Crows
The multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band Counting Crows will bring ‘The Complete Sweets! Tour’ to the UK in Autumn 2025. Catch them at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Monday 27th October!
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Creating Space
Creating Space is a creative workshop supporting wellbeing, open to Health All Round participants in Edinburgh.
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Daniel Kitson: Maybe a Ghost Story
A singularly seasonal story by Daniel Kitson that is definitely funny, potentially frightening and maybe, just maybe, a ghost story.
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Rockaoke Halloween Special
Sing your heart out to spooky tunes and dress to impress for our fancy dress competition at Legends on 27th October!
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Shifting Patterns with Scottish Ensemble
Scottish Ensemble will create an evening that is both electrifying and meditative when they bring Shifting Patterns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!
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Soundhouse: Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2000 years.
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The Horror Cut: A Scottish Scream Special
Lights, camera, terror! Join Gary Hewitt and Stephen Kerr for a special live podcast recording as they slice open their favourite Scottish horror films.
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Unlikely Architectures by Fraser Taylor
Showing at Patriothall Gallery from 27th October, 'Unlikely Architectures' presents works by Fraser Taylor, spanning a five-year period and made from direct observations of architecture.
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Celtic Worship
Celtic Worship are thrilled to be heading out across the country on tour, don't miss them live at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday 28th October!
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Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes
Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes return to the UK for a short run, ahead of their headline slot at the Black Deer London festival, and play La Belle Angele on Tuesday 28th October!
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Edinburgh Quartet - St Cecilia’s - Concert 2
The Edinburgh Quartet presents the second concert of their series at St. Cecilia’s Hall. This concert continues the exploration of Beethoven’s op. 18 quartets with his quartet no. 2 in G major.
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Hannah Aldridge Band
Hannah Aldridge is hitting the road once again, this time with her full band in tow, and plays The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Tuesday 28th October!
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Lady Maisery
The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and Hannah James make up the uniquely captivating band Lady Maisery. Catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on 28th October!
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Milo Korbenski
Milo Korbenski, a shadowy, anonymous solo musician only publicly seen in a featureless white mask, plays Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 28th October.
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Miss Saigon
A major UK Tour of the musical Miss Saigon has been announced for 2025 including dates at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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OOO – Jon Gray & Tom Etherington
OOO is an exhibition showcasing collaborative work by Custom Lane resident Jon Gray and Tom Etherington, showing at Custom Lane from 28th October to 4th November.
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Paint a Stag at Brewhemia with The Paint Club
The Paint Club is back with Brewhemia in Edinburgh on 28th October, this time painting a stag in an autumnal forest.
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Spooky Trivia Night
Join us at BrewDog DogHouse on 28th October for an exciting Trivia Night led by Thomas Futter!
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The November Group @ Music on the Mezzanine
Join us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome The November Group on Tuesday 28th October!
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The Power of Place
Join artist Ian Macintosh as he delves into place as a compelling subject, exploring how our surroundings have the power to comfort or disturb.
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Alien Chicks
Alien Chicks, a dynamic post-punk trio from South London known for their electrifying blend of rap, jazz and punk, play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 29th October!
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An evening with Allison Meldrum: Keep Me Safe
Waterstones Edinburgh West End is delighted to welcome Allison Meldrum along to the shop on Wednesday 29th October to celebrate the publication of her absorbing and pacy new thriller, Keep Me Safe.
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Autumn Forage and Feast with mycologist Nev Kilkenny
Join Village Green Gatherings on Wednesday, 29th October for a delicious foray with mycologist Nev Kilkenny, as we explore the hidden larder of Gifford Community Woodland!
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Black Sabbitch
Black Sabbitch, the all-female tribute band to Black Sabbath, return to play The Mash House Edinburgh on 29th October!
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Come From Away
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss this amateur production at Church Hill Theatre!
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Doppelgänger | Screening + Workshop
Doppelgängers³ is a playful polyphonic hybrid documentary and space mission design in which Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian is summoning three versions of herself in a chaotic odyssey.
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Flux Gigs 1.2: Ayami Suzuki & Bell Lungs
Flux Gigs have announced an incredible line up for Flux Gigs 1.2 on Wednesday 29th October at Home Bar in Edinburgh.
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Lewis Spears: Serial Pest
Lewis Spears has been creating fake stories to trick his way onto mainstream media outlets his entire career. These are his stories.
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Playhouse of the Dead: Day Edition
This Halloween, take part in a one-of-a-kind interactive family experience at the Pitt in Granton!
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Playhouse of the Dead: Night Edition
This Halloween, take part in a one-of-a-kind interactive experience at the Pitt in Granton!
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The Screen Rot Podcast: LIVE
Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell present the Screen Rot Podcast: Live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 29th October!
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Twist and Shout
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet
After its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025 and brings it to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh.
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Charming Disaster’s Musical Oracle
New York City goth-folk duo Charming Disaster make their Edinburgh debut with an interactive cabaret show that straddles the line between concert and theatre.
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Firewalk FUNdraiser
Join Age Scotland at The Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October for an evening of firewalking and help raise vital funds for Scotland's older people!
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From the Forest to the Forge: Lachlan Goudie
This exhibition will, for the first time, bring together the complete range of works produced by Lachlan Goudie during his fifteen-year painting pilgrimage through Industrial Britain.
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Halloween - Themed Wine & Crisps Night
Join us at Mara on Wednesday 30th October for a ghoulishly good evening of wine, crisps, and eerie pairings, hosted by the brilliant Poppy from Majestic Wines!
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Hel Cabaret - BloodMoon
It's the season of thinning veils. Have you lit your lanterns to protect you? Then join Hel Cabaret for 'BloodMoon' at La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Higgs Halloween Lecture - A Dangerous Shade of Green
Come along to a delightfully poisonous Higgs Halloween Lecture that is full of spooky fun for the entire family, on Thursday the 30th of October in the Medical School.
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Innis & Runn: Halloween Edition
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween bash with 'Innis & Runn'. A fright-filled run, costumes, pints, and good times await!
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Jack Skipper: Skint
Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper brings his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, show Skint to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Jah Wobble & the Invaders of the Heart
Jah Wobble and The Invaders of the Heart return to The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Leith Theatre Halloween Heritage Tour
Come and explore Leith’s 1930s art deco treasure, Leith Theatre, on the spookiest Eve of the year!
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Liminal Exhibition
Liminal is a collaborative exhibition developed by young people working with the Mental Health Foundation, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and artist Louise Fraser!
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Lorna Reed with Konrad Wiszniewski & the Green Note Trio
Don't miss a night of soulful jazz from Lorna Reid along with Konrad Wiszniewski and the Green Note Trio, guaranteed to make you groove all evening long!
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PINK. Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the Origins to Contemporaneity
This powerful exhibition uncovers the overlooked contributions of Italian women graphic designers who helped define eras, influence culture, and craft iconic imagery.
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Racecar Hallowe’en Gig
Racecar return to Leith Arches for the 2025 Hallowe'en special, with support from Acolyte and Dr Salad. Expect spooky sets and creepy costumes!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Yeol Eum Son plays Mozart
Yeol Eum Son returns with two of the great composer's most compelling concertos.
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Screening of Elevator to the Gallows + Live Jazz Performance
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse for the very first Cinetopia Salon, a new monthly gathering where cinema meets live performance, nibbles and drinks, and good conversation!
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Spooktacular Halloween Bash!
Join IKEA Edinburgh in store for our spooktacular Halloween bash! Get ready for a night of frightening fun and eerie entertainment.
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The Eric Liddell Community - 45th Anniversary Celebration
The Eric Liddell Community is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special evening of music from pupils at James Gillespie’s and Boroughmuir High School on Thursday 30th October!
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The Great Divinator: Touched by Spirits
The Great Divinator is back in Edinburgh with his cult hit outrageous Victorian seance show 'Touched By Spirits' as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival.
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The Wytches
The Wytches, one of the UK’s most thrilling underground rock bands, play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Two-week Upcycling, Alterations & Repair Class for Clothes
Whether you want to fix a garment, alter a skirt, or transform a dress into a top or cover up a stain, Jen will teach you the skills to bring new life to your wardrobe.
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Wintery Wines Wines Tasting
Join Bludge on Thursday 30th October for an evening of wintery wines at Away Industries in the heart of Leith!
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Annasach’s Hallowe’en Ceilidh
Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our Hallowe'en Ceilidh from 8pm at The Counting House on Friday 31st October! All dances can be called so beginners welcome.
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Dead Man’s Disco
Don't miss The Tarbet Edinburgh's Halloween Dead Man’s Disco on 31st October. Prize for best costume, DJ and Party Games.
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Distillery After Dark - Halloween at Holyrood
Distillery After Dark: a Halloween experience like no other - Witchcraft, Hauntings, Murder and the echo of footsteps in the fog…
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Edgar Allan Poe’s Ghost Stories x Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Join Moonlight Concerts for a terrifying night as horror novelist Edgar Allan Poe 'resurrects' his spine-tingling ghost stories - with haunting live piano!
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Family Leith Theatre Halloween Heritage Tour
Explore Leith’s 1930s art deco treasure this Halloween at our special family-friendly heritage tour and trail.
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Flight Club Edinburgh Halloween Brunch Weekender
Flight Club Edinburgh, the lively Social Darts and cocktail bar, is serving up a bottomless Halloween brunch this October that's so good it's scary!
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Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening with Live Score
Silent Screen Scotland returns to Edinburgh with "Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening" - a candlelit screening of Nosferatu accompanied by live score at the Institut français d'Écosse!
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Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom returns this Halloween with The Phantom of the Opera, the greatest ghost story ever told, at St Cecilias Hall!
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Ghost Stories by Candlelight
What better way to kick off your Hallowe’en night than with some ghost stories in the Banshee Labyrinth!
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Half Man Half Bull
Two stories, two gigs - two tales of escaping things and proving things. This epic theatrical double-album full of virtuosic spoken word and soaring live music is a story in two halves.
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Halloween Double Bill: A Candlelight Night at the Haunted Opera
Enjoy 2 thrilling shows at a discount price when Moonlight Concerts return to the oldest concert Hall in Scotland with a musical double bill inspired by Halloween!
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Halloween Night Ghost Walk
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spooky night of ghostly tales and haunted history on our Halloween Night Ghost Walk!
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Haunted Drams - Ghost & Whisky Experience
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh’s dark past on this spine-tingling walking tour through the Old Town’s most haunted close and forgotten corners!
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Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza!
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Legends Halloween
Classic Legends Halloween. Bigger and better every year!! You don't want to miss this!
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Newhailes Haunted House Tour (Kids Edition)
Do you believe in ghosts? Join us this Halloween for a special family frightmare inside Newhailes House!
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Pastel Moon and special guests live at Wee Red Bar
Join us on Friday, 31st October for a dreamy night under the Pastel Moon at The Wee Red Bar - special guest, live music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories!
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Pumpkins for Punks
BrewDog DogHouse is offering a very fun deal on 30th October, where you can bring us your carved pumpkin in exchange for a 330ml can of PUNK IPA.
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RSNO 2025/26: Ghostbusters in Concert
Experience the original 1984 blockbuster Ghostbusters on the big screen this Halloween, with the RSNO playing Elmer Bernstein's score live!
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Saved By The 90s - Halloween Party
The UK's ultimate 90's night returns to La Belle Angele for a Halloween Special. 90's fancy dress is highly encouraged!
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Scottish Sex Pistols
Catch the legendary Scottish Sex Pistols when they play Bannerman's Bar in Edinburgh on Friday 31st October!
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So Fetch - 2000s Halloween Party
So Fetch returns to La Belle Angele on 31st October. Get ready to sing your heart out in a night packed with 2000s Pop!
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Stand Up Horror Halloween Special
An improvised comedy horror story on All Hallow’s Eve. You get to decide how this story goes, in this sell out show performing for your devilish pleasure.
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Story Platform
Story Platform is a monthly live event at The Gilded Saloon, created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!
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The Halloween Spook Show
Seance magic and supernatural illusions in the vaulted cinema of Scotland’s Most Haunted Pub. What’s Hallowe’en without a good Ouija Board session and a chat with the dead?
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Totally Tina
Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine Riddoch - and her talented cast at the Corn Exchange Haddington in October!
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Unholy - Midnight Alt Events
This Halloween, step beyond the mundane and into the UNHOLY - an alternative Halloween ball summoned from the shadows - at the Assembly Roxy!
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Very Spooky Karaoke
Come join in on the madness of Karaoke at the Black Rose Tavern Rock Bar right in the city centre of Edinburgh!
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Walk Like A Man
Coming to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 31st October, Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
The Last Chapter Death Cafe
The Last Chapter Death Cafe is a monthly gathering to explore life's final journey with warmth and openness.
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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Giffnock offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Filmed live from the West End, Mrs. Warren's Profession reunites Imelda Staunton with director Dominic Cooke, exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Wild Oaks Outdoor Learning Group
These outdoor learning and play sessions for families with wee ones aged 0-11 encourage a love of nature, leadership, confidence and community.
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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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Artisan Fridays Market
Artisan Fridays is a weekly hot & cold food market, held every Friday on Kirkcaldy High Street!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Georgi Tsenov Exhbition
Six Foot Gallery is delighted to show another selection of Georgi Tsenov's colourful, stylised oil paintings, when he returns to the venue with his latest exhibition.
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The Barras Halloween Night Market
Prepare for a night of spooky fun as The Barras Market's Halloween Night Market returns for a third year, this time with a thrilling Addams Family theme!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Baby Massage Course with Pebble Sense
Join Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds at be.fit Uddingston.
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The Noizy Indie Social Club Presents The Mellow Party
Mellow Party is a lowlander alternative folk band, don't miss them live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 30th October!
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Disney Junior Cinema Club
Don't miss this big-screen adventure for little ones with an hour-long cinema experience, featuring Disney's Mickey Mouse and friends, Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man, plus SuperKitties, Bluey and more
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Teen Art Classes
Come along to Art Riot's weekly Teen Art Class where you will make new friends in these chilled out sessions creating an artwork of your choosing!
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Get Your Groove On with The Buddy Beat
Feel good through rhythm! Join our free drumming taster sessions - easy, uplifting, and great for wellbeing. Includes tea, coffee, and biscuits.
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GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN
PACE's Glow sessions focus on building confidence through drama and creative play in a relaxed environment. They are aimed at young people with additional support needs aged 5-18.
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park
This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!
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The Tannahill Weavers
Catch The Tannahill Weavers, one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, when they return to the Tolbooth Stirling on the 31st October 2025!
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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare
Celebrate 15 years of Halloween at Kelburn with scares that are bigger, bolder, and more terrifying than ever. Will you survive to relive the NIGHTMARE?
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its fourth festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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