Events in Edinburgh in 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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Leith Market
The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
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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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Edinburgh Farmers Market
If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!
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Grassmarket Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
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Stockbridge Market
The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
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Free For All
Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.
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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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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!
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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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Family Print Club
Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
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Susan Morrison is historically funny
Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
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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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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh
This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show
Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!
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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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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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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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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
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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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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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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Palace Page Turners
Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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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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Makers Market at Lind & Lime
Support The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!
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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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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh
Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
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Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral
The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!
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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo
Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!
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Syrian Supper Club
Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!
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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes
Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
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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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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo
Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret with Red Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret in the fabulous atmosphere at The Lab in CC Blooms!
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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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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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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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Beer Tasting Session
Join us for an expertly led beer tasting session at BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh – perfect for the beer-curious and craft fanatics alike.
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Sunday Market on the Croft
Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
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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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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop
Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!
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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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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Come along to these lovely Forest Bathing taster sessions with Wild Rose Forest Therapy in St. Mark's Park!
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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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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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Country Days
Join us at Club Tropicana Edinburgh for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more!
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Picturesque Edinburgh Tour
Why trust your holiday photos to a selfie camera? With this walking tour by Dan of the Edinburgh Street Historians, you can have professionally taken photographs to celebrate your time in the city!
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Edinburgh Forgotten Women
Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!
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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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Out of the Blue Flea Market
Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and find just what you never knew you needed as you browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items!
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The Saturday Show
Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
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The Sunday Night Laugh-In
Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.
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Artphobes Anonymous Workshop
Does the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure- before you have even begun? If so, this workshop is for you.
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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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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Edinburgh Sound Healing Chamber
Join Susaidh Soundsphere Scotland and lull your mind, body and spirit into a physically restful state with skilled weaving of gongs, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls!
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German Rhyme Time for Under 5s
You are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!
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Nurturing Pregnancy Walk
These Nurturing Mothers monthly walks are an informal gathering to meet other pregnant people, to share experiences, ask questions, and prepare together for birth and early parenting.
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Old Skool Days
Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
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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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Copperplate Minuscules – Half-Day Workshop
Discover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters) with Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!
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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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MC Hammersmith and Friends
Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!
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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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Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles, Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch.
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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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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Assembly Roxy under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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Copperplate Majuscules - Half-Day Workshop
Take your calligraphy to the next level with this 4-hour session devoted to majuscules (capital letters), run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
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Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat
Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.
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Loud Poets Open Mic
Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic, taking place monthly at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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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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50 Years of Naboland and The Behrens Family
This October, The Scottish Gallery is proud to present a landmark double exhibition: 50 Years of Naboland and The Behrens Family!
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Coffee & French Conversation
Want to practice your French in an informal setting? Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for a relaxed morning chat – over a cup of coffee or tea and a croissant or pain au chocolat!
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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 Film Screenings
Book our Family Planetarium Films! Celebrate spooky session with these classic adventures, showing at 10am on selected dates in October.
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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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Nature’s Palette, Linda Park & Lesley Skeates
Join us at The Atelier Gallery for Nature’s Palette, a collaborative exhibition that highlights the artistic talents of Linda Park and Lesley Skeates, two widely acclaimed artists at our gallery!
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Occult: The Brotherhood of Astaroth - CANCELLED
Visit the realm of the occult with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce. Will you save your soul, or be damned to oblivion? Join us as things go bump in the night!
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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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Whispers of the past
Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle!
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Drawing in the Autumn
Join Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!
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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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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows 2025
Join Blast Running in the heart of Edinburgh for the Monthly Blast 5K Series at The Meadows – a lively lunchtime race that’s become a firm favourite on the city’s running calendar.
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Black Hole Sign
Black Hole Sign takes a razor-sharp scalpel to the absurdities, tragedies and hilarity within of one of our most beloved but besieged institutions... the NHS.
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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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Come for the Yacht, stay for the scones
Are you looking for something fun to do this October holidays in Edinburgh? Then bring the whole crew and follow in the footsteps of Royalty aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia!
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Great Big Living History Week
Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history including Edinburgh Castle.
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Halloween Days
Come along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October, it's a spine-tingling adventure for the whole family!
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HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair
Craft Scotland is delighted to present HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, our new living showroom and multi-disciplinary selling exhibition, coming to the City Art Centre from 11th to 19th October.
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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!
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October Half Term: Make Do and Mend
Learn how to patch clothes and knit an old pullover into something new. Then get hands on with RAF uniform items and find out how they were re-used and recycled after the war.
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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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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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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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Under a Moonlit Sky: Gordon Wilson at Morningside Gallery
Under a Moonlit Sky is a second solo exhibition of work from Gordon Wilson, a much-loved and widely collected Scottish artist, showing at Morningside Gallery from 11th to 26th October.
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Stuart Mitchell
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the October break? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions at the Scottish Parliament every day (except Sundays)!
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Edinburgh October Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College
Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at the Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!
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Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club
Come Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry this October!
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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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Jungle Threads!
Kick off October half-term at IKEA Edinburgh and let your little ones unleash their creativity with crafts inspired by our new SANDLÖPARE range!
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Vanishing Points: Art Beyond Boundaries
Marking the debut of Chrissy Moore Art Advisory, this group exhibition brings together powerful works in photography, sculpture, and painting!
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Mary, Queen of Scots
With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!
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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue
Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to the Assembly Rooms on 17th October!
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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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Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May
From Ice Age migrations to space travel, the stories of famous, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May!
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Ferocious Dog
Don't miss folk-punk band, Ferocious Dog when they return to La Belle Angele on Friday 17th October!
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Halloween at Loanhead Farm
Join WATIF Community Trust for a Halloween evening for all to enjoy, including a spooky trail, kids disco, and pumpkin picking!
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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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John Grant
John Grant brings UK and Ireland tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 17th October!
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KPop Party
Whether you're a seasoned stan or a curious newcomer, get ready to dance, sing, and vibe all night long. This isn’t just a party — it’s a full-blown KPOP takeover at La Belle Angele!
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Letz Zep - A tribute to Led Zeppelin
Letz Zep faithfully capture the spirit, sound and swagger of one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Don't miss them live at The Liquid Room on Friday 17th October!
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Mark McCarney: No Better Man
Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Monkey Barrel on Friday 17th October!
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McFleetwood
Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they perform live at the Howden Park Centre on Friday 17th October!
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Meet Canine Partners
Join Canine Partners on Friday 17th October to find out more about the work we do and see our brand new virtual demonstration of how we train our dogs.
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Robert Forster
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Forster stops off at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 17th October as part of his 2025 UK Tour!
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Sculpted Seashores
Dive into a world of texture, colour, and movement in this 1-day Sculpted Seashores workshop run by Artisan Stitch on Friday 17th October!
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Strathberry Sample Sale
For one weekend only, discover a rare opportunity to shop iconic, one-of-a-kind pieces and past-season collections from the Strathberry archives, with up to 70% off.
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The Provy Wummin
The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 17th October!
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The Return of Sudanese Cinema
Umloda Ibrahim, a James McCune Smith scholar, will explore the history of Sudan’s film industry on 17th October at the City Art Centre as part of Black History Month Scotland.
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Tom Robinson
Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry at The Voodoo Rooms on October 17th!
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Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan
Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan returns to Edinburgh to play The Mash House on Friday 17th October!
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After Dark at 7 Charlotte Square
Step inside 7 Charlotte Square and uncover the dark history of the house and Edinburgh in the 18th and early 19th centuries - a night of murder, mourning, and macabre history!
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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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An Evening with Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.
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And Finally - Phil Collins
A high energy show packed full of hits including, In The Air Tonight, Another Day In Paradise and Sussudio along with a visible touch of Genesis.
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Bloom: Performance and Ceilidh
BLOOM, a dance performance and personal story from Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai, is taking place on 18th October at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, followed by a Ceilidh.
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Book event: Sibeal Pounder
Do you have the GUTS to join the Fright Club? Join bestselling children’s author Sibeal Pounder to celebrate the publication of her brand new spooky book series, Fright Club.
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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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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Emma Doran - Emmaculate
Smash hit Irish comedian Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland, with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on 18th October!
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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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Halloween Ghost Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the spirit of the season and join Polymorphics for a fun workshop where you'll learn to create a spooky Halloween ghost tray with eco-resin!
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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk (Halloween Special)
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a Halloween Special hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith!
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Hotpod Yoga Open Day - Free Classes
Hotpod Yoga Edinburgh is opening the doors to welcome new faces on Saturday 18th October. Join us in the studio and experience what the pod is all about!
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Laldie Ceilidh Deluxe featuring The Big Shoogle
A Laldie Ceilidh is at the heart of a great Saturday night and this month we're dancing with live music from The Big Shoogle at the Assembly Roxy on 18th October!
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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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Nearly New Sale @ Pregnancy and Parents Centre
Pick up pre-loved baby and maternity clothes, equipment, cloth nappies, children's books and toy at The Pregnancy & Parent's Nearly New Sale on Saturday 18th October.
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Needle Felting Workshop: 3D Wool Pumpkins with Felting Scotland
Come and enjoy a relaxing creative session learning the art of needle felting while making your very own charming 3D felt pumpkin on this workshop run by Village Green Gatherings on 18th October!
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New Model Army
Storming through their fifth decade and touring their sixteenth studio album 'Unbroken', Bradford's New Model Army will headline the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 18th October!
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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a date at the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th October.
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Rooted in Love: Autumn Pregnancy Retreat
Enjoy a day of self care and connection on this Autumn Pregnancy Day Retreat at the serene Beechbraes Woodland Centre on the 18th October!
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Soul Gathering
Join us for the Soul Gathering Festival, a one-day celebration of connection, creativity, and wellbeing at The Pitt on Saturday 18th October!
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Spook Show: A Seance Magic Show
Take part in a series of mind-twisting demonstrations of magic, illusion, and mind reading inspired by the world of seance, the occult, and ghosts with magician Ash Pryce!
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Techno at the Top
Come along to Room At The Top in Bathgate for a massive techno night on Saturday 18th October, featuring Gary Beck, VALHALLA & OSHY 303!
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The Freddie and Queen Experience
The Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands who are internationally and critically acclaimed, don't miss them at Howden Park Centre!
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The Real People
Don't miss The Real People, pioneers of the 90's Brit pop movement, when they play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!
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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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Transcendence
Join us Saturday 18th October at the iconic Liquid Room for a dragtastic takeover featuring Drag Race UK royalty Banksie, Black Peppa and Lill!
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Urban Market
Showcasing a curated collection of the very best artists, makers, producers, independent retailers and more, don't miss the Urban Market at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 18th October!
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
London Concertante brings Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles Cathedral.
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X MUSE Vodka: The Premium Wild Dining Experience at Jupiter Artland
Don't miss an evening where art, nature, alchemy & gastronomy converge to create a uniquely beautiful experience with an X Muse Vodka takeover of Jupiter Artland on Saturday 18th October!
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Ziggy Alberts
Australian singer/songwriter, Ziggy Alberts, brings his UK and Ireland Tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!
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Aurora Ensemble Concert and Makers’ Market
Aurora Ensemble presents thier next concert on Sunday 19th October in Broughton St Mary's Parish Church. Before the concert and during the interval there will also be an arts and crafts stall.
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Ben Pope: The Cut
Ben Pope brings his brand-new stand-up tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 19th October. It's a stand-up show about losing a part of yourself. A very specific part. Chop chop!
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Brno Philharmonic
American conductor Dennis Russell Davies is the point of connection in this vibrant concert, which crosses continents and musical genres.
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David Ford
Award-winning songwriter David Ford along with special guest performers will perform his 2005 debut album 'I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused' in it's entirety.
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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market
Come along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 19th October.
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Macrame Wall Hanger Workshop
Spend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft a beautiful macramé wall hanging!
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Mary Gauthier
Celebrate twenty-five years of the unique, courageous songs of acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 19th October!
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Niall McNamee
Known for his thoughtful yet full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances don't miss your chance to see Niall McNamee at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 19th October!
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St Giles’ at 6 Violin/Piano Recital
Come along to St Giles' Cathedral on Sunday 19th October at 6pm for this Violin/Piano concert from Christopher Bevan and Clare Hoffman!
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The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 19th October!
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Enjoy Lannan, Love LifeCare Afternoon Tea
LifeCare Edinburgh is thrilled to announce a brand-new Sweet Partnership Afternoon Tea fundraising event in collaboration with one of the city’s most celebrated bakeries, Lannan.
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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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An Evening with Nicola Benedetti
Join Nicola Benedetti at the Usher Hall for a unique and personal show as she returns to pre-eminent stages across the UK for her first solo tour in over ten years.
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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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Cannibal Ox
Celebrating over 20 years of original music, Cannibal Ox will be performing classic material plus new singles when they play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 21st October!
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Journaling for Mad Minds
This workshop celebrates a unique writing practice offering refuge, reflection and playtime to the busy mind.
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Michelle de Swarte: The Afters
Michelle de Swarte is back with her entourage of trademark razor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred storytelling.
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Milo Edwards: How Revolting! Sorry to Offend
Award-winning comedian Milo Edwards returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 21st October his new show 'How Revolting! Sorry to Offend'.
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Out of Sight Out of Mind: Launch
Join us at Summerhall to celebrate the launch of Out of Sight Out of Mind, featuring artworks made by 400 people with experience of mental health issues.
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To Kill A Mockingbird
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
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Angela Barnes: Angst
Don't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 22nd October!
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Kerry Godliman: Bandwidth
Kerry Godliman, as seen on Afterlife & Taskmaster, returns with her straight-talking charm and quick wit on a brand new stand-up show! Catch her at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 22nd October!
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Kim Blythe: Cowboy
Kim Blythe, one of Scottish comedy's most exciting rising stars, brings her second show Cowboy to Monkey Barrel on Wednesday 22nd October!
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Natural Wine, What Does it Mean?
Mags Janjo is a trail blazer in the natural wine world. Come along to Drinkmonger on 22nd October for an amazing tasting as Mags explains his scientific approach to making natural wines!
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The biggest mental health art exhibition in Scotland in it's 13th year will present artworks made by 400 people.
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Pumpkin Candle Holders
Celebrate the cosy charm of autumn with a creative evening of crafting and make a set of two pumpkin-shaped eco-resin candle holders — perfect for bringing seasonal warmth to your home.
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Sotto Wine Tasting
Wine tastings are back at Stockbridge enoteca and trattoria Sotto, with the first tasting taking place on Wednesday 22nd October!
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The Lovely Eggs
Two-piece lo-fi psychedelic punk rock band, The Lovely Eggs, will bring their UK tour to Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Wednesday 22nd October!
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‘Engraved on Man’s Skin’: The Auld Alliance, Much More than a Military Alliance
This talk examines a series of important, but less well-studied, figures who shaped the Auld Alliance during the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries.
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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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Bookbinding with Woven Spine Workshop
Join Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron on 23rd October at Dovecot Studios to create a leather or pleather bound sketchbook with a woven spine!
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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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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of spooky drag, burlesque, comedy and medical mayhem as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival!
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Esther Manito: Slagbomb
Esther Manito's new show 'Slagbomb' takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life... the phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities.
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Fatherless Monster
Get to know Frankensteins Monster like you've never been able to before, and find out if you're more creature than man yourself.
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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd and 24th October!
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Glenn and Flenn
Once popular children's programme, Glenn and Flenn, has since fallen into obscurity. Surely this is some mistake. There is nothing wrong with the show. Don't worry. You will see.
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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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Lawrence Chaney - Memoirs From My Sh*pipes
These pipes have a lot of stories to tell! Lawrence Chaney triumphantly returns to the stage for another stand-up comedy tour!
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Live in Leith: Psych/Garage/Groovy Rock Edition
Don't miss a top lineup at Leith Arches as part of Native Sun's (US) European tour with Logans Close, My Electric Love Affair and Baobhan Sith on 23rd October!
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Matt Green: Legitimate Concerns
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself.
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Mountains Have Rules for a Reason
The Appalachian Mountains have rules for a reason, but is that due to fact or fable?
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My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit
My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit is an Original horror storytelling on knitting, grief, and perfection. Catch it at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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Of Moths and Flames
Three stories. Three irresistible flames call. The moths fly towards them, willing, trembling, and doomed. Come closer.
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Pandoras Box
An improvised horror show where your fears shape the story. Submit secrets, make choices, or stay silent every decision changes whats inside Pandoras Box.
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Peter Mitchelson Horror Storyteller
When children play, they create the scariest horror stories. My friends and I would bunk off and hide in the attic. I try to recount those stories told there that still haunt me.
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Sacred Heart
In a confessional, Judith begs a priest for help. She's been possessed by an angel, marked to do God's will. And if he won't help her - she may have to make a terrible sacrifice.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Haydn’s Drum Roll
Violinist Alina Ibragimova leads us from grief and fear to radiant joy in her deeply emotional concert with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
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Something Wicked This Way Comes
Beth Macdonald poet and Fringe fanatic brings her solo prose fairy tale to the Edinburgh Horror Festival.
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Stand Up Horror
Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and many more when she brings her 2025 tour to the Usher Hall on Thursday 23rd October!
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The Aftermath of the Auld Alliance: Franco-Scottish attitudes from the Union of the Crowns to the age of romanticism
Clarisse Godard Desmarest, Professor of British Cultural Studies at the University of Picardie Jules Verne, presents this talk on The Aftermath of the Auld Alliance.
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The air we breathe: Air pollution and health past and present
Join the Royal College of Nursing on 23rd October, in person or online, for this talk exploring historical and current action to address air pollution effects on health.
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The Bon Jovi Experience
Following on from the 30th Anniversary Tour in 2024, which saw their meteoric rise and selling out theatres, The Bon Jovi Experience is back for 2025!
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The Cases of Professor Novak
Professor Novak will offer an insight into cases of the paranormal and unexplained that he has encountered during his career. There will be tails and unexplained events
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The Lady in White
When Edith meets Julian, heir to Cary Court, it seems nothing can stop true love. That is, until she learns that tradition demands she gain the approval of the family ghost first..
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The Ritual
Steffen Haanes awakens as The Master to conduct The Ritual for those brave enough to enter his spooky lair. Do you dare accept his invitation?
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The Stranglers
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest bands in British music history, The Stranglers, when they bring their '51'tour to Edinburgh on 23rd October!
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UNDER THE BED
The Monster Nyx is perfectly content with her life in the realm of The Underbed. But when her human, Luna discovers her, both of their worlds are permanently disrupted.
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Wendy James
Wendy James, the iconic singer songwriter, celebrated for her work with Transvision Vamp, will headline Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 23rd October!
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Winter in London
Winter In London, is the story of Western Gently, debonair adventurer, polymath and paranormal investigator facing down a formless horror from beyond seeking to consume the city.
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15 Years Of One Direction Party
Let's Go Crazy Crazy Crazy to the incredible sounds of One Direction at La Belle Angele on Friday 24th October!
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A Minecraft Movie
Come along to WHALE Arts on Friday 24th October for a free screening of A Minecraft Movie!
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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)
Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy a night with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers!
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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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Ceilidh Supper Club
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish National Gallery with great food, great music, and great company, this is one Friday night you won’t want to miss!
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Cirqulation: JOURNEY
Whether under a roof or under the open sky, JOURNEY is a heart-warming, immersive experience that brings contemporary circus right to your doorstep.
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Country by Candlelight
Forget your 9 to 5, as you experience the biggest and best of country music, like never before - all performed live by candlelight at the Assembly Rooms on 24th October!
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From the Land of Fire & Ice
The Garleton Singers and The Vordukor Choir from Iceland present an evening of songs from Scotland and Iceland at St Mary's Parish Church Haddington on 24th October.
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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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Halloween Special: Les Diaboliques
Les Diaboliques is a 1955 French psychological horror thriller film with a brilliant twist ending. Catch is at Institut français d’Écosse on Friday 24th October!
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Jen Brister: Reactive
Critically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.
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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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MacTraitors Murder Mystery Evening
Following the great success of our last Murder Mystery Night and Dinner, join us for an evening of suspense, intrigue, and detective work at the Grassmarket Centre on Friday 24th October!
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Old Town Ghost Walk (Halloween Special)
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spine-chilling Halloween Special adventure in Edinburgh's Old Town!
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RSNO Season 25-26: Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony
Beethoven’s sweeping Eroica Symphony caused a sensation when it was first performed and over 200 years later, classical music is still reeling from the aftershock.
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Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour
Experience the raw energy of punk when Sex Pistols Expose and Ultimate Green Day bring their PUNK@50 tour to La Belle Angele!
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Stevie Martin: Clout
Stevie Martin is returning to live comedy with her latest show Clout, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don't miss her at Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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The Seance: Phantasm
Join us in the underground chamber, at the spookiest time of the year, as we draw back the veil for a séance with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce.
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The Skin Thief - CANCELLED
Jack Cloudclimber meets a stranger who steals his skin, leaving him invisible. The only way to save the day is to get back into his skin, and be comfortable in it.
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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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Bach Goldberg Variations by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral on Saturday 25th October!
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Better Lovers
Better Lovers head to The Mash House Edinburgh to headline an intimate show on Saturday 25th October!
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Black and Brown Book Club October Meeting
Please join us for our Black and Brown Book Club meet-up! For Black History Month, we will be reading Yinka, where is your huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn.
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Breton Dance Workshop
Step into the lively world of Breton dance with BreizhAlba at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th October!
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Candlelight Spring: Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Carve A Treat
Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!
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Christine Hurley @ Music on the Mezzanine
Enjoy a lyrical lunchtime recital with solo cellist Christine Hurley at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 25th October!
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Coburg Print Room
Step into the Coburg Print Room for this dynamic exhibition showcasing bold techniques, fresh voices, and timeless craftsmanship and bringing together emerging and established artists.
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Curiosity Club
Leave your grown-ups at the door and jump into a Curiosity Club for these exciting, hands-on sessions for curious kids aged 7 – 11 at the National Museum of Scotland!
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Dookie - Green Day Tribute
Dookie, the UK's best and longest running Green Day Tribute comes to The Hive, Edinburgh on Saturday 25th October!
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Drawn Together
A powerful exhibition of visual art by local people with lived experience of homelessness, sharing stories often overlooked.
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Edin-boo! Castle: Halloween Shenanigans
Some special guests await you in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle and they have a story to tell!
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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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EWG Church Hadassah Women’s Conference
Faith, fellowship & empowerment await you at Hadassah Women’s Conference 2025 on 25th October. Don’t miss this divine gathering!
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Haddington Corn Exchange Makers Market
Don't miss the Makers Market at Haddington Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th October, with a wonderful vibrant selection of amazing local makers, designers and artists!
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Hallo-Wine Tasting
Join us in our beautiful gallery at Leith Makers on Saturday 25th October for a wine-tasting evening, hosted by local wine-merchant, Bludge!
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Halloween Family Fun Day (Military connections)
For those with military connections, whether they're veterans or families of current service members, come explore our Ghastly Garden and Monsterous Maze, for the small and big kids among us!
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Horror Science, Science Horror!
While mad bird scientist Corvi attempts to scare you with spooky science demonstrations, Dr Y is here to ruin the magic and explain things you probably didn't want explained.
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How to Bust Ghosts
Des O'Gorman and Ash Pryce welcome you onto their team of highly skilled paranormal eliminators. See screen accurate kit, learn the skills, and take part in bizarre ESP magic.
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Indie Discoteque
We bet that you look good on the dance floor and we invite you to dance to Indie anthems at La Belle Angele on Saturday 25th October!
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Let’s Summon A Demon At Debbie’s
A camp horror comedy featuring over 50 haunted dolls and a goat, this is a high school reunion like no other!
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Mad Culture
Join directors Julia Macintosh and Azra Khan at McDonald Road Library on 25th October as they introduce their work in the context of this year's festival theme.
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Mark Steel: The Leopard in My House
Join multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer, a battle he is winning (thankfully).
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Matt Richardson: Brash
Attempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can't resist causing a scene.
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Monster Cabaret
Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
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Monster Mystery Mansion
An interactive game of 90s style survival horror that's totally legally distinct to the Resident Evil Franchise. Can you uncover the secrets of the Monster Mystery Mansion.
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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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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!
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Storytime Halloween Special: The Ghost, the Cat, and the Loch Ness Mystery
Join us at Institut français d’Écosse for a spooky and magical storytime on Saturday 25th October!
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Talk and book signing with Jenny Colgan
Come along to the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 25th October for this talk and book signing with Jenny Colgan, one of the most successful and prolific authors of feel-good fiction in the UK!
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Talk with authors Lisa Ballantyne and Elise Hugueny-Léger
Join Scottish author Lisa Ballantyne and French author Elise Hugueny-Léger at the Institut français d’Écosse on 25th October as they talk about their novels and connections to France!
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The Australian Pink Floyd
The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 25th October to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album 'Wish You Were Here'.
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The Big Swally Edinburgh
The Caledonian Craft Beer Merchant and Vault City Brewing present The Big Swally Edinburgh, returning for its second year on Saturday the 25th of October.
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The Music of U2 by Candlelight
Calling all U2 super fan! The Music of U2 by Candlelight comes to Assembly Rooms on Saturday 25th October.
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The Vampires: Live
An alluring fusion of vampire mystique, mind-bending mentalism, and powerful magic, brought to life by Las Vegas headliners Dee Christopher and Vita DeVoid.
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Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party
The Banditos are gathering at La Belle Angele to celebrate the end of a 10 year long story with 4 hours of non stop twenty one pilots.
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Viking Weave Pendant Necklace Workshop
Learn how to double loop Viking Weave with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 25th October!
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Voices: A Neurodivergent Open Mic
Join us at Slow Progress Coffee and Records for a laid-back open mic event for young people with neurodivergence to share songs, poetry and stories, and meet like-minded people.
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Watercolor Workshop inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Discover the iconic Scottish artist’s delicate floral designs, and learn step by step how to mimic his style in elegant watercolours, all this in a creative and welcoming atmosphere.
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Weekly Tours at St Cecilia’s Hall
Join our team of volunteers at St Cecilia's Hall for a FREE weekly tour of the collection!
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Adam Frost
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!
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An Evening with Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir
The internationally acclaimed Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir is making their Scottish debut in 2025, with a highly anticipated performance at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 26th October.
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Changing the Narrative
Come along to Filmhouse on 26th October and watch short films created by people from a global majority background, people with experience of migration, and young parents.
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Children’s Classic Concerts: Fright at the Museum
Join Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO and the RSNO Children's Chorus for this perfectly curated creepy concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
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Emma Pollock
Emma Pollock heads out on a solo tour of the UK in support of her album, Begging The Night To Take Hold, don't miss her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 26th October!
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Empty Rooms and Haunted Minds
Empty Rooms and Haunted Minds is a multimedia performance telling the tale of a mysterious haunted room.
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Ghost Hunter Academy
Become a certified Ghost Hunter with a short introduction to the fascinating field of paranormal investigation, followed by a live ghost hunt in Banshee's most haunted room.
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Gorelesque
Join us for "Gorlesque," a spine-chilling drag burlesque cabaret where glamour meets the grotesque. Experience a thrilling night of bizarre performances that blur beauty and horror!
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Gudrun Sjödén: Swedish Colour & Design
Join Dovecot to celebrate five decades of colourful design and unique expression by the Swedish designer and textile artist Gudrun Sjödén.
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Keep Out of Direct Light
A show set to darkness and the blood rushing in your ears, take comfort in what you can't see. And remember, keep out of direct light.
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Myra Dubois: Cosmic Empath
After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra Dubois sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland, she returns to the stage with her brand-new show Cosmic Empath and brings it to the Lyceum in October!
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Red Rabbit
A village divided between past and future. A language dying out. And a girl dreaming of a rabbit in the woods. Red Rabbit tackles the loss of Scottish tradition and community.
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Robyn Hitchcock
English singer-songwriter and guitarist Robyn Hitchcock brings his UK autumn tour to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Sunday 26th October!
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Scooby-Doo: Monster Mayhem
Come help the Scooby-Doo gang solve the mystery and unmask the monster at this Halloween event run by Patchwork Bear Events on 26th October!
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Session A9
Now in their 21st anniversary year, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country. Catch them at the Corn Exchange Haddington on Sunday 26th October!
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The Birthday Massacre
Synth rock band, The Birthday Massacre, have announced a tour of the UK this autumn which will see them headline La Belle Angele on Sunday 26th October!
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The Song Circle - Samhain, Fire & Folklore
This session at The Song Circle on Sunday 26th October will celebrate Samhain with songs themed around fire and folklore.
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Trick Or Treat - An Unpredictable Halloween Magic Show For Adults!
Join the mischievous minds of Cameron Gibson & Luke Osey as the pair serve up tricks, treats, and a whole lot of unpredictable magic this Halloween!
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Tricks of the Fae
Enter a world where the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur in an unsettling magic show where forgotten folklore comes to life.
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Trio du Levant in Concert (oboe, violin and organ)
Don't miss The Trio du Levant as they embark on a series of concerts in Scotland, making a stop in Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirk on Sunday 26th October!
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Who We Are
Who we Are write beautiful songs, telling the truth about how we feel and what connects us… Catch them at Sneaky Pete's on 26th October!
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Woodrow’s of Edinburgh Whisky Tasting
Join Bonnie & Wild on Sunday October 26th for a delightful whisky tasting with indie bottler Woodrow's as they showcase their range of delicious drams!
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X-Ray Cat Trio Gig
Leeds’ favourite surf punks, X Ray Cat Trio, play Leith Arches on Sunday 26th October along with The Baron Nonesutch Band for a double-feature of Hallow’eenie rock’n’roll.
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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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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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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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Absolute Elvis with Johnny Lee Memphis
Elvis Tribute Act Johnny Lee Memphis is the official and current World Cup and European Elvis Tribute Champion and you can catch him when he returns to the Howden Park Centre on 1st November!
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An Evening of Soul & Disco
Get ready to be transported to a world of soul, rhythms and disco grooves with The Soul Foundation on Saturday 1st November at The Waverley Bar!
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Body Questions and Decision Making: Interactive Book Demo Event
Join us for an exclusive evening as we celebrate movement specialist Dr Thania Acarón's groundbreaking new book, "Body Questions in Practice: Decision Making through Movement & the Arts”.
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Bon Jovi Tribute Band Live @ The Mash House
Bad Name make a triumphant return to Edinburgh for two hours of Classic Bon Jovi hits and fan favourites at The Mash House on Saturday 1st November!
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Choral Beats
Join the Edinburgh Singers at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 1st November for an exhilarating evening of powerful harmonies and vibrant rhythms with Choral Beats!
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Connecting with Wool
Join Lynne Sneddon in the beautiful surroundings of Dr Neil's Garden on Saturday 1st November to learn how to create your own yarn from scratch!
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Don't miss spooky deco, killer tunes and the same freakishly good vibes at Disco Days: Halloween Edition in Club Tropicana Edinburgh!
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Elfyn Lewis :: Galar
Though primarily abstract, these paintings by Elfin Lewis evoke memories of landscape, rich with atmosphere, shadows and light. Yet they also carry an internal, psychological atmosphere.
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Fireflies for Peace - Free Kids Music Workshop
Calling all kids aged 8–14! Join Firefly International for a one-day music and peace workshop on Saturday 1st November at St Cecilia's Hall!
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Frankie Mack
Frankie Mack, From Leith to Las Vegas, is taking the UK by storm, catch his set at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 1st November for a mix of Swing, Rock'n'Roll and Country!
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Fright Night
Join us at Legends for Fright Night on 1st November. Dare to go beyond the veil, where the monsters of legend wait for you!
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Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth
Experience Garth Marenghi's deliriously dark imagination live... visions, omens, and catastrophic bursting await in this hilariously horrifying book tour event at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall!
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Haunted Hangar x Bloodbath Paint Party
This Halloween, Hangar 5 at Potterrow transforms into a full-blown fright fest — part haunted rave, part paint-soaked singalong.
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Keep It Steel x Decade Hallowscream 2025
It’s our favourite time of the year! What better way to celebrate than have hometown heroes from Decade & Keep It Steel joining forces and bringing you the best Halloween party!
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Khartoum + In Conversation
From the metropolis of Khartoum five Sudanese characters have their stories unexpectedly woven together through animated dreams, street revolutions and a civil war.
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KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour
The KIDZ BOP Kids, Aleah, Cliff, Matty and Shila, are bringing their LIVE Certified BOP Tour back to the UK! Don't miss them live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 1st November!
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Monster Cabaret
Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
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Mortality & Making: Crafting Conversations About Death
Join us for a taboo-breaking, liberating workshop that explores death through storytelling, coffin crafting, and open conversation.
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Newhailes Haunted Halloween Trail
Come and visit our haunted trail this Halloween, walk through the estate and follow the clues, finishing up in our front lawn for fun games. Its going to be spooktacular.
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Peace in Progress - Concert
Join us for a special evening of music, storytelling and hope in Edinburgh as Firefly celebrates 30 years of overcoming boundaries through friendship, education, and the arts!
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Quilter Nations Series Hospitality
Watch Scotland take on USA, New Zealand, Argentina and Tonga in the 2025 Quilter Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield!
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RCSEd & SQ Charity Ceilidh
Get ready for a night of dancing, fun and great food at the RCSEd & SQ Staff Ceilidh on Saturday, 1st November!
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Starlight Walk Edinburgh
Join Sands, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, on Saturday 1st November for the Starlight Walk Edinburgh!
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Terminal V Halloween Festival
Terminal V Halloween returns to the Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 1st November!
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The Chords UK
1970s British pop music group, The Chords UK bring their 45th Anniversary Tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 1st November!
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The Enchanted Snake
Join Dunedin Consort at the Lyra Theatre for a fantastical, musical adventure and journey with them through magical realms for The Enchanted Snake!
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The Queen Killers
Join us at Room At The Top on Saturday 1st November for a fantastic We Will Rock You Tribute.. The Queen Killers will be playing all the massive hits from Queen.
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Through an East Coast Window: Morag Muir PAI RSW solo exhibition
Through an East Coast Window is a solo exhibition of work from Fife-based artist Morag Muir PAI RSW, opening in Morningside Gallery on Saturday 1st November.
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Urban Market at Potterrow
Urban Market is a new monthly market held in Edinburgh University's Potterrow on the first Saturday of the month!
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Wax Ring Carving Workshop
Create your own unique ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 1st November!
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Weekend Woodturning Course
This fun and informative weekend at the Chippendale International School of Furniture is one of our most accessible courses to give students a first point of access into woodworking.
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Winter Pressed Flowers Tray Workshop
In this craft workshop on 1st November, you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, how to mix pigments, make your own design with pressed flowers and turn it into a tray.
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An Evening with Heart Of Midlothian Legends
An Evening with Heart of Midlothian legends comes to the Assembly halls in Edinburgh starring legends: John Robertson, Gary Locke, Ryan Stevenson and hosted by Iain Ferguson.
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Babatunde Aléshé: High Expectations
Join multi-award-winning comedian Babatunde Aléshé as he this time guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show!
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Beetlejuice (1988) (12)
Enjoy a special Freeze Frame Halloween screening of this cult American gothic dark fantasy comedy horror about a recently deceased couple, who as ghosts are not allowed to leave their house.
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Edinburgh Diwali
The South Asian festival of Diwali, which is celebrated by different cultures and religions all over the world, returns to Edinburgh with a multi-cultural feast of light, music and dance!
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Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre - CANCELLED
Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival returns to the Royal Highland Centre in November!
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Hot Comedy
Hot Comedy is a bold, inclusive comedy compilation show in Edinburgh, hosted by Nicholas Elliott and Eva Peroni, at the Gilded Saloon every other Sunday.
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Insane Championship Wrestling: We’re No Fae Here
Insane Championship Wrestling heads to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 2nd November!
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Meet the Gruffal...Oh! Storytelling Event
Join Whirly Gig at Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe for a fun and engaging session including a fox in a suit, a rather dashing owl, and who knows.. maybe there is such a thing as a Gruffal.....O!
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Monster Bash
Join us at The Tarbet Edinburgh for a Children's Halloween Party with some dancing, games, loads of fun, and prize for the best costume!
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Pee-wee’s Big Adventure - Family friendly film screening
For one night only on 2nd November, Leith Kino goes family friendly! This cult classic is a more colourful twist on Halloween fun for all ages.
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Ross Noble - Cranium of Curiosities
Ross Noble is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers' Noodler, and he's back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents!
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Samhain Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside on 2nd November, to tap into living in balance with your body and the Earth's natural cycles.
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Silver Swans Celebration
Join us for a day of movement, music and creativity with RAD and Dance Base, designed for those aged 55 and over!
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SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2025
The Scottish Love in Action Fireworks Extravaganza 2025 is taking place on Sunday 2nd November at Myreside Stadium.
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Wild Woman Celebrating Samhain
Join Creative Roots in Nature for a truly magical Samhain event, a time to honour the turning of the Wheel of the Year, reconnect with the earth, and tap into the strength and stillness within.
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All Write Now
Have you ever wanted to try creative writing to support your health and wellbeing? Then come along to All Write Now, a relaxed writing group run by Health All Round.
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Beth Neilsen Chapman + Judie Tzuke - Live in Concert
Join Beth Neilsen Chapman and Judie Tzuke, two of the most revered female singer-songwriters, for an unparalleled evening of music, storytelling, and harmony at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in November!
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Mike Rice: Cruel Little Man
Irish comedian Mike Rice hits the road with his brand new show 'Cruel Little Man', don't miss him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 3rd November!
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Nick Heyward
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Nick Heyward, returns to Scotland this autumn for an intimate acoustic tour, and plays The Voodoo Rooms on Monday 3rd November!
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Paint a Highland Cow at The Alchemist
Join The Paint Club at The Alchemist St James Quarter on 3rd November for a relaxed and creative evening as you paint a highland cow!
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The Gateway Writing Festival
The Gateway Writing Festival is your chance to experience theatre at its most original and electric, with nine powerful stories over three unforgettable nights!
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Vulva Monologues Creative Writing Workshop
Have you ever wondered what your vulva might say if it wrote a letter? Come along to this event at LifeCare Edinburgh to see what it has to say...
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Cards for Good Causes
The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.
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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2025 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation
Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
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Intermediate Sewing Class - Full Day Workshop
Make a gorgeous make-up or wash bag that is lined and has a zipper to close on this Full Day Intermediate Workshop with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Tuesday 4th November.
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James Acaster: Work-in-Progress
James Acaster brings his new Work-in-Progress show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 4th November!
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Matt Wilde
Matt Wilde is a Manchester-based artist, producer and pianist and plays Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 4th November!
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Parisian Stroll Painting Party at Brew Dog Dog House
Join The Paint Club on 4th November for a relaxed and creative evening of painting and stroll along through the streets of Paris!
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Soundhouse: Erik Palmberg Quartet
The Erik Palmberg Quartet has gained a lot international attention recent years and the group is one of the most interesting Scandinavian jazz acts today.
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The Glass Menagerie
Catch The Glass Menagerie, a gripping new staging of Tennessee Williams' iconic masterpiece, at The Lyceum Edinburgh in November!
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A Celebration of Musical Showstoppers
Come and join the Livingston Players for a journey through their history and into their future with A Celebration of Musical Showstoppers at Reconnect Howden Park in November!
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Book signing with Hannah Gold -The Lone Husky
Come and meet internationally bestselling children's author, Hannah Gold, on Wednesday 5th November, as she signs copies of her thrilling tale of arctic adventure, The Lone Husky!
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Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls
Kris Barras is back with Hollow Souls, an exciting new musical collective that takes him back to his blues rock roots. Don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Wednesday 5th November.
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Mackenzy Mackay
Mackenzy Mackay exploded onto the UK music scene in 2022, captivating audiences with clips of his incredible songwriting prowess, don't miss him live at Sneaky Pete's on 5th November!
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Men’s Yoga Morning with Adam
Yoga is a great way to start your day, and whether you are young, old, looking to get fit, this Wednesday class at Sonshine Hollistic in Livingston is suitable for all levels!
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Scotland’s Opium Secrets
Join Professor Jim Mills on 11th November at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh as he traces the consumption of opium-based substances in Scotland in the early modern period!
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Synaesthesia
Synaesthesia is an interactive photography exhibition by Ben Lesko, where the photographs are paired with carefully chosen pieces of music via QR codes. Catch it at Leith Makers from 5-9th November!
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Synaesthesia – An interactive photography exhibition by Ben Lesko
Synaesthesia, an interactive photography exhibition by Ben Lesko, is showing at Leith Makers from 5th - 9th November!
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Bow Wow Wow
Annabella’s BOW WOW WOW are back for the first UK headline tour in a decade and play The Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh on Thursday 6th November!
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Carl Hutchinson - Greatest Hits!
Join Carl Hutchinson at The Stand Edinburgh as he celebrates 10 years of touring as he presents his best and favourite routines from over the years.
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Cosy and Create: Sip and Paint!
Come along to IKEA Edinburgh on Thursday 6th November for a creative night as you decorate your own vase to take home – perfect for winter blooms or holiday décor!
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Edinburgh Magic at The Caledonian
Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels - The Caledonian!
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Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, don't miss them live at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday, 6th November!
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His Lordship
Armed with their new album, maximum rock n roll duo His Lordship will be taking to the road for a full UK tour this November and bring it to The Bongo Club on the 6th!
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Jamie Ramsay: Running The Americas
Hear about Jamie Ramsay's most iconic journey: a solo, unsupported run spanning 17,000 kilometres from Vancouver to Buenos Aires.
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Luke Jackson
Luke Jackson is blessed with one of those soulful, heaven-sent voices that soars with emotion or plunges into brooding intensity and you can hear him Live at The Voodoo Rooms on 6th November!
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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees
Martin Stephenson & The Daintees will be performing the 'Boat To Bolivia' album in full and in sequence along with other favourites from their extensive career at La Belle Angele on 6th November!
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Mind of Man
Inspired by the experiences of Scottish prisoners and the author's own journey with undiagnosed ADHD and autism, this is a powerful play about the struggle to claim your place in the world.
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Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive
Nick Helm, the man with the golden larynx, is back with his new show 'No One Gets Out Alive' and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 6th November!
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Nurture & Empower
Explore how art can comfort people with lived experience of social isolation and Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) in this hands-on event.
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OOSOOM Uncovered
OOSOOM Uncovered is a unique opportunity to engage with the Out of Sight Out of Mind exhibition’s Planning Group and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join!
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Pierre Boulez and His Cultural Legacy
Discover the legacy of Pierre Boulez (1925-2016), one of the most influential figures in post-war European music and culture, through a series of conferences and concerts.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Steve Reich+
Minimalist masterpieces from maverick composer Steve Reich directed by his close friend and collaborator, Edinburgh-born Colin Currie.
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The Real World blues band at the First Thursday Blues Club
The First Thursday Blues Club is delighted to welcome The Real World, a Glasgow based blues band, on Thursday 6th November!
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Albertine Sarges
Albertine Sarges has announced a tour in support of her highly anticipated new album, Girl Missing, catch her live at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Friday 7th November!
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Black Rose
Black Rose return to The Voodoo Rooms to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Expect all the hits and way more from Scotland's finest Thin Lizzy tribute!
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Bothan Dhùn Èideann
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our November Bothan, a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh!
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Butler, Blake & Grant
Bernard Butler, Norman Blake and James Grant are three of the most renowned and respected musicians in Britain, join them for an evening of music at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 7th November!
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Clown Extravaganza
Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea at The Banshee Labyrinth on Friday 7th November!
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Day of The Deafened
Get ready to wake the dead with a night of live music - surf, punk, trash and pop that will shake your bones!
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Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2025
The Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 7th to 16th November bringing some of the world’s best short films to Filmhouse!
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Enjoy the Silence UK - a Tribute To Depeche Mode
Don't miss Enjoy The Silence UK, a Depeche Mode tribute band and also Synth Britannia, at The Bongo Club on 7th November!
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Innovations
Innovations returns to the Scottish capital this November with an international programme of work from choreographers and dance artists!
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MOVEMENT: A ceramics exhibition by the Bridge Pottery Collective
The Bridge Pottery Collective presents the work of its members in MOVEMENT, an exhibition exploring the dynamics of ceramics. Catch it at Scot-ART from 8th - 15th November!
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Needlefelting Birds
Join Artisan Stitch on 7th November for a Needlefelting Birds Workshop and learn the relaxing art of needle-felting – also known as dry felting or painting with wool.
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Quantum Field Circle
A cosmic ride, an energetic remembering of 'WHO & WHAT' we are, all guided by sound, voice and carefully curated frequency medicine music!
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RSNO Season 25-26: Beethoven Seven
Famous for its infectious rhythms and soaring themes, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony simply bursts with life and energy.
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Come along to Leith Makers on Friday 7th November for the Open Reception of Synaesthesia, an interactive photography exhibition by Ben Lesko!
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The Comedy Show
Enjoy a a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre at The Gilded Saloon.
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The Oor Vyce Gaitherin
Jyne us on 7th November for a powerful day where the Scots-speaking community comes thegither at Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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The Scottish Pink Floyd
The Scottish Pink Floyd are a fantastic tribute based in Glasgow, don't miss them when they return to the Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate on 7th November!
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Ultimate 70’s Show
It was the decade that fashion forgot – but dig out your tank tops, polish your platforms, the Seventies are back in town on 7th November at the Assembly Rooms!
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Warner E. Hodges: International All Stars
It's time for a bit of proper Rock'N’Roll with Warner E. Hodges: International All Stars at Bannerman's Bar on Friday 7th November!
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(Parent)ified
(Parent)ified is a deeply vulnerable and beautifully acted play about the messy threads of a childhood cut short. Catch it at Augustine United Church on Saturday 8th November!
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An Evening With The Fast Show
Fans of the iconic TV programme The Fast Show are in for a real treat as the original cast members bring their comedic genius to the Usher Hall on Saturday 8th November!
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Ardal O’ Hanlon: Not Himself
Ardal O'Hanlon returns next year with his new stand-up show - Not Himself - and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 8th November!
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Enjoy some fantastic music from Bristo Community Concert Band at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 8th November!
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Diaspora In Vogue exhibition and fashion show
Diaspora in vogue is a cultural exhibition and amazing fashion show involving talented fashion designers and creatives and young models, taking place at Ladywell House on 8th November.
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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!
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Edinburgh HI-AV Show
Join us at The Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport on 8th & 9th November when the Edinburgh HI-AV Show returns!
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Elf School
This November, Elf School is coming to The Centre, Livingston – a magical (and slightly mischievous) experience where kids become honorary elves-in-training, with help from Santa’s own helpers.
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Ethan Ward Quiet Concert II: Prana: North Indian classical and fusion music
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on 8th November for this month’s quiet concert featuring music from Prana: North Indian classical and fusion music for sitar, tabla, violin, bansuri and handpan!
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Exhibition of Paintings by Gerry McGowan
Come along to Patriothall in Stockbridge for an exhibition of paintings by Gerry McGowan, recently selected as a finalist for the Scottish Landscape Awards 2025.
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Exhibition: Silver, Salt and Stories - Images and Memories of the Scots Herring Women
The exhibition by Jill de Fresnes is centred around filmed interviews with 12 Scottish women who worked as herring gutters from the 1920s through to the 1960s.
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Georgian Soirée: A Jacobite-themed Evening at the Georgian House
Join us for a Georgian Soirée with a Jacobite twist, hosted in the stunning Georgian House in Edinburgh on Saturday, November 8th!
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Introduction to Seed Saving (one-day workshop)
This one-day workshop at Lauriston Farm gives an introduction to why we should all be saving seed, and the basics of how to go about it.
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Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter
Don't miss Jim Jefferies live in Edinburgh when he brings his Son of a Carpenter tour to Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 8th November!
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Lack Of Afro
Lack of Afro has announced the largest ever tour across the UK later this year, supporting a new LP of fresh material, with a date at La Belle Angele on Saturday 8th November!
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Levels Dance Showcase
Levels Dance Showcase brings together the best of Edinburgh and Scotland's dancers for a night of dancing and good vibes on Saturday 8th November at The Liquid Room!
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Lou Wall: Breaking the Fifth Wall
Don't miss this new show from Lou Wall about lying, mental breakdowns and the internet, at Monkey Barrel on Saturday 8th November!
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Martin Barre
Don't miss an intimate evening of music and anecdotes with Jethro Tull's Martin Barre and Friends at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 8th November!
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Méabh Breathnach
In Bodies of Work (in progress), Méabh Breathnach uses ceramics, metal and the body as materials, tools, and sources of inspiration in the creation of both sculptural and functional objects.
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Myth and the Self: Creative Explorations of Gold and Shadow
Two creative, experiential dramatherapy-based workshops as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025. Discover the power of myth!
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Northern Rodeo Country Festival
Giddy up, North! The wild west is riding into The Pitt for one boot-stompin’, line-dancin’, bronco-buckin’ night of country fun on Saturday 8th November!
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Oh What a Night!
Oh What A Night! at Edinburgh International Conference Centre will take you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!
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Poor Piero
Join us at the Assembly Roxy on 8th November for a night of laughter and irreverence in "The Poor Piero", a two-act divertissement by Achille Campanile, adapted from his novel in 1961.
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Reggaeton Christmas Party Workshop
Ready to kick off the festive season with a twist? Join Pirita for a Reggaeton Christmas Party Workshop, a unique chance to let loose, dance, and celebrate the Christmas spirit, Groove Back style!
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Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights
The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 8th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!
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Silver, Salt and Songs: Exhibition Launch
Join Jill de Fresnes, Christine Kydd and Patsy Seddon to celebrate the launch of the Silver, Salt and Stories exhibition, running at the Scottish Storytelling Centre during November.
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Small Fakers and The Kinks Experience
Small Fakers, the UK's number 1 tributes to the Small Faces, return to Edinburgh on Saturday 8th November with support from The Kinks Experience!
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Spoken Word Supper Club
A vibrant evening of spoken word fuelled by food and fierce new writing by young people living in West Lothian.
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Stacking Bangles Workshop
Learn how to make 2 or 3 silver bangles with Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 8th November at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
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Thank You For The Music
Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Assembly Rooms in a production like no other!
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The Ebony Frame
The sell-out play based on horror stories by Edith Nesbit (5 Children & It, The Railway Children) returns for a one-off performance at Augustine United Church on 8th November!
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The Safe House / La cache + Q&A
Enjoy a screening of the buoyant comedy 'The Safe House' at the Institut français d'Écosse on Saturday 8th November, followed by a Q&A with film director Lionel Baier!
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Tumbling Lassie Ball
The Tumbling Lassie Ball returns for 2025 - join us on Saturday 8th November at Prestonfield, Edinburgh!
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Who’s The Fairest Of Them All?
Star of 2024 Fringe sell-out ‘Ticket To Wonderland’, 'Who’s The Fairest of Them All?' takes a Grimm tale and makes it even grimmer! Catch it at Augustine United Church on 8th November!
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B’s Vintage Market
B's Vintage are back in November with their final event of 2025 at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Sunday 9th!
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Easy Sundays: The TAM Sessions
The TAM Sessions is an open and informal trad session, but with the lovely additional invitation to bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or any other crafting project that you enjoy.
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Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes
Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark a variety of special occasions!
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Fantômas + Live musical accompaniment
Gaumont Anniversary Special Event of the silent film Fantômas with live musical accompaniment is taking place at the Institut français d'Écosse on Sunday 9th November!
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Larry Dean: Work In Progress
Twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show (2018, 2022) and previously for Best Newcomer (2015), Larry Dean comes back to Edinburgh to workshop new material!
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READ WRITE HEAR
Led by Dr Elspeth Jajdelska, READ WRITE HEAR is a live, hands-on event exploring how reading has been shared, spoken, and shaped by setting, voice, and gesture across time.
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Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much
In this fascinating "Evening With", Stewart Copeland will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer!
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The Big Comedy Roadshow with Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Don't miss a rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent at the Lyceum on 9th November!
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The Music of James Bond
Step into the thrilling world of 007 for an unforgettable evening that’s guaranteed to leave you both shaken and stirred!
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The Polis present A Countdown To Copeland
Scotland's very own: The Polis, present 'A Count Down To Copeland', the 'officially' unofficial warm up to Stewart Copeland's UK Tour Finale at the Queen's Hall.
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Trivia Night
Join us at BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh for these fun Sunday Trivia nights to remember, hosted by Tom Futter!
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DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another!
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Doves in Zero Gravity / Colombes sans gravité + Q&A
Doves in Zero Gravity, screening at Institut français d'Écosse on 10th November, examines how lessons from the past can help to shape peace operations of the future.
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Introduction to 9D Breathwork
If you’ve been curious about breathwork but unsure where to start, this 4-Week 9D Breathwork series is your chance to experience it for yourself.
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Ryan Young
Ryan Young is a multi award winning fiddle player injecting fresh and innovative ideas into the realm of traditional Scottish music.
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Sunday (1994)
Sunday (1994) go from strength to strength as they bring their indie-tinged pop to The Mash House Edinburgh on Monday 10th November!
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Uncanny Live: Fear of the Dark
Danny Robins and his team of experts are back with Uncanny: Fear Of The Dark featuring even more terrifying real-life stories and witness accounts that will have you gripped from the very beginning!
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Winter Wellbeing Challenge
As winter begins, the wonderful folk at SHBT are inviting you to take part in a monthly activity in the beautiful Historic Building Riddles Court, just off the Royal Mile.
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Bells Larsen
Canadian singer-songwriter Bells Larsen, has announced a show at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 11th November!
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Ceramics Taster Class: Make a pinch pot
Join Bridge Pottery Collective for a hands-on pottery taster session where you'll create pinch pots!
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Deep Forest
The Deep Forest live set is of today is versatile, as likely to dip into high tempo electronic music or jazz for audiences to dance to as it is to be ambient and relaxing!
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Garment Making - 3 Week Daytime Class
Spend 3 consecutive Thursday afternoons in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make a stunning garment of your choice!
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In Flanders Fields/An Achadh Flanders
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a unique event dedicated to World War One poet John McCrae and his poem In Flanders Fields, debuting a new interpretation of this iconic work!
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Lottery Winners
Chart toppers the Lottery Winners are hitting the road with their KOKO Tour Part 2, don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Tuesday 11th November!
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Sound Bath with Adam
Join Adam for a deeply relaxing experience for your mind, body and soul at Kirknewton Village Hall on Tuesday 11th November!
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Talk and book signing with Nina Six
Come along to the Institut français d’Écosse on 11th November when Nina Six will be discussing her work and signing copies of her graphic novels.
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The Cher Show
It’s time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass musical to honour the original Queen of Sass – the inimitable Cher!
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2025 as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour!
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Battle of the Bros: Drag King Competition
Edinburgh's only all king show brings you a very exciting first - a competition at Leith Arches on 12th & 19th November!
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Clothing Skills Course - Evenings
Think dressmaking is only about starting from scratch? Think again. This course is for modern makers who want to sew, alter, repair, and upcycle — all with confidence and style.
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Whether you’re reshaping your wardrobe, reviving old favourites, or cloning a beloved fit, on this course you’ll build the skills to make clothes that truly work for you
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Kae Tempest
Following the release of a new album 'Self Titled' this Summer, Kae Tempest is heading to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Wednesday 12th November!
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Meet the author Arnaud de La Grange
Come along to the Institut français d'Écosse on Wednesday 12th November and meet author Arnaud de La Grange - journalist, UK and Ireland correspondent for Le Figaro, and a writer!
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Pan Amsterdam
Pan Amsterdam is a musical enigma wrapped in an enduring riddle... don't miss him live at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 12th November!
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Storytelling Ceilidh with the Burgh Blatherers: A Year and a Day
Join Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers on Wednesday 12th November for the next open-floor storytelling night taking place throughout the year!
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The Cunninghame Graham Lecture 2025
This year's Cunninghame Graham Lecture will be from William Chislett and is titled '50 Years After Franco: Spain’s Profound Transformation, 1975-2025'.
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When Madame de Pompadour met Bonnie Prince Charlie: A Tragedy in Three Acts
Join Michael Nevin for this presentation at Institut français d'Ecosse as he discusses the end of the Auld Alliance, set up in 1295 for the mutual defence against their shared adversary, England.
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Charles Ross: One Man Star Wars Trilogy
Charles Ross singlehandedly plays all the characters with spot-on vocal impressions, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots of the Star Wars Trilogy into one!
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Darkness & Light: Ghost Stories
To celebrate a decade of making ghost story theatre, The Book of Darkness & Light present two of their most terrifying tales from the past ten years in this intimate and spellbinding solo show.
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Employability Fayre
This Employability Fayre on 13th November at Hays Community Hub is a chance for community members of all ages to meet with employers, training and employability support.
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Martin McAloon
Martin McAloon returns to The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 13th November with his Two Wheels Good UK tour, in celebration of the 40 anniversary of Prefab Sprout's album 'Steve McQueen'.
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Paddy Raff: Here’s One For Ya!
Paddy Raff is hitting the road again in 2025 following the success of his last show, the biggest selling NI stand-up comedy tour of 2024, and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy in November!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Schumann & Mozart
British violinist Anthony Marwood makes a welcome return for music to captivate you and – perhaps – surprise you.
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The Forth Awards
The Forth Awards are back this November – in partnership with Livingston Designer Outlet!
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The Malavoglias by Giovanni Verga with translator Allan Cameron
Come along to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo on 13th November for the Launch of a new translation of Giovanni Verga’s I Malavoglia, published by Glasgow-based Vagabond Voices!
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The Science of AuDHD
Join Seed Talks at the Assembly Roxy on Thursday 13th November to explore the hidden similarities of ADHD & Autism and discover how to manage your symptoms effectively. Followed by Q+A.
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Where There Is Love, There Is No Darkness + Q&A
This is an understated film about economic migration, told in a straightforward and powerful style, a meditation on faith, connection and resilience in an increasingly fragmented world.
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White Flowers
White Flowers, one of the most exciting young bands in the UK right now, play Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 13th November!
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Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual Launch
Join Edinburgh Blue Balls Charity at The Pitt on Friday 14th November for the launch of the first-ever Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual, a celebration of connection, vulnerability, and strength!
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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!
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Fair Saturday 2025 Opening Party
Please join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Friday 14th November to celebrate Fair Saturday’s 2025 programme at their Opening Party!
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Fergus McCreadie Trio
Fergus McCreadie returns with The Shieling, an album that marks a change in process for him and his longstanding trio, don't miss them live at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Friday 14th November!
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Jamie Webster
Jamie Webster will play Portobello Town Hall for EH6 Festival, marking 5 years of We Get By, on his upcoming acoustic tour!
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Magic Labyrinth at Barnton Bunker!
Join us deep within the historic Barnton Bunker for an unforgettable evening of illusion and enchantment!
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Peter Hook & The Light
Peter Hook & The Light will perform 'Get Ready' Live and in Full plus a selection of Joy Division and New Order's Greatest Hits. Don't miss them at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Friday 14th November!
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Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group
Come along to Spiel und Plausch (Play and Chat), a place where children can play freely, parents can take a moment, and new friendships can grow.
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RSNO Season 25-26: Also sprach Zarathustra
There's no cinema on earth that can beat the sound of a full symphony orchestra playing these masterpieces live!
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Stone Foundation
Stone Foundation have collaborated with Paul Weller, Nolan Porter, Graham Parker, Carleen Anderson, Kathryn Williams and many more... catch them live at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 14th November!
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The Portobello Comedy Night
The final Porty Comedy Spectacular of 2025, on Friday 14th November, brings you the fantastic John Scott.
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Through The Mud
Against a stunning live soundtrack of gospel and blues, Through The Mud explores what it takes to become a revolutionary.
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Tooth Gore
Surf-punk alt-rocker Tooth Gore returns to Scotland with special guests Romeopathy, Time Stands Still & Moxies at the Mash House, Edinburgh.
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Whitney Houston By Candlelight
Get ready to experience the best of Whitney Houston at this epic live concert, starring Kieshia Chun and her Million Dollar Band!
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Yoga in the Dark at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo HQ
Treat yourself to a little self care magic at Yoga in the Dark's most exciting venues to date, the newly renovated Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo HQ on Friday 14th November!
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3D2D Newbattle Abbey Christmas Fair
Returning to this glorious venue, 3D2D Events bring you Christmas at Newbattle Abbey on 15th and 16th November 2025.
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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with "A Night at the Opera," a captivating showcase of timeless classics that will transport you to the grandeur of the stage!
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ABC: The Lexicon of Love
ABC will perform their classic album, The Lexicon of Love, in its entirety plus their greatest hits with a live orchestra when they bring their tour to the Usher Hall on Saturday 15th November!
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Annual Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture
This year’s Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture at the Scottish Storytelling Centre is presented by David Francis and hosted by TRACS on Saturday 15th November.
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‘Minstrel Boy, The Metamorphoses of Bob Dylan’ Book Promotion
Chris Gregory is one of the top Bob Dylan authorities and he will be hosting a Book Presentation in Edinburgh at the Fraser Centre on Saturday 15th November.
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Bed By 10pm
Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30's to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene!
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Brick and Sip
Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!
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Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral, that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music.
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel
The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
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Festive Gold Leaf Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Discover eco-friendly resin to create a unique festive tray with gold leaf in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 15th November!
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Getdown Services
Getdown Services are a two piece from Bristol that provide a sweat soaked, tub thumping, groove infused experience... don't miss them live at The Mash House Edinburgh on Saturday 15th November!
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Horse: The Same Sky Anniversary Tour
It's 35 years since Horse release of 'The Same Sky' and now, in a truly special event, Horse performs the entire album live in its original track order at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!
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Intuitive Abstract Art Workshop
Explore your creativity and dive into the intuitive world of abstract art with Vicky Paul at Cockburn Collective in Leith in November!
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Loss of Balance (Utrata równowagi)
Borscht Film Club invites you to the UK premiere of Loss of Balance (Utrata równowagi), the electrifying debut feature by Polish director Korek Bojanowski, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
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MAD4IT Manchester Night
Dust off your bucket hats as Mad4It Manchester returns to Bathgate for one night only as we celebrate the music and sound of MANCHESTER!
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Meet and Greet with Miraphora Mina
Join us on 15th & 16th November for a special event celebrating one year of House of MinaLima Edinburgh!
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Mozart Mass in C Minor
The Meadows Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Choir & Calton Consort reunite for Mozart's majestic Mass in C minor, in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 15th November.
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Open Studios
Discover creativity at Wasps Riverside House inaugural Open Studios Day! Meet artists, explore their workspaces and experience our newest creative community!
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Pop Will Eat Itself
Pop Will Eat Itself have announced a huge UK tour with a date at La Belle Angele on Saturday 15 November!
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Rag Wreath Workshop
Join Una Richards at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 15th November for half a day of fun fabric wreath-making in a relaxed environment!
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Rose Murray Brown Book Signing at Cockburns of Leith
Join Cockburns of Leith on Saturday 15th November to celebrate the launch of ‘A Taste for Wine’, the latest book from Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine!
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Sacred Art, Secret Women
Cinemattic presents Sacred Art, Secret Women, a short film programme offering a collective portrait of Latin American women’s artistic and audiovisual expressions across six decades.
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Scottish Opera - L’heure espagnole & The Bear
Scottish Opera presents L'heure espagnole & The Bear a new double bill of two comedies of infidelity directed by Jacopo Spirei!
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Screening of Nina and the Hedgehog’s Secret
Nina and the Hedgehog’s Secret is an exquisite and enchanting new animated feature, featuring the voice talents of beloved French cinema icons Audrey Tautou and Guillaume Canet.
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St Cecilia’s Big Celebration Day 2025
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on Saturday, 15 November for our annual celebration of the eclectic music-making that goes on across Edinburgh all-year round!
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Stand Up Horror
Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!
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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Corn Exchange Haddington in his first national tour!
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Tartan Army Fan Party
Catch the Tartan Specials live on stage with Greece v Scotland live on big screen, and very special guests Phanilla live on stage at Stramash on Saturday 15th November!
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The Atelier Gallery, Winter Show
The Atelier Gallery invites you to our Winter Show, showcasing works from many of our beloved artists.
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The Rising
Don't miss a brilliant night of live music when The Rising, a highly acclaimed tribute to Bruce Springsteen, play The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 15th November!
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The Stewart Brothers Guitar Duo: Evocative Covers on Spanish Guitar
The Stewart Brother are delighted to share their instrumental arrangements of songs without words on Saturday 15th November at St Columba's by the Castle.
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Winter Family Trail
Free this Winter at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 snow-people hidden around the galleries and answer each of their questions?
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Aran Bakery pop-up at The Palmerston
On Sunday 16th November, The Palmerston will host a pop-up by Flora Shedden, writer and owner of renowned Aran Bakery in Dunkeld, to coincide with the launch of Flora's new cookbook.
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German Messy Church for Kids
The German Church in Edinburgh invites families with children of pre-school and primary school age to sing, play, craft and pray!
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Get Ready For Christmas - East Linton
Come along and support this Makers' Market at East Linton Community Hall, featuring local crafters and gifts stalls, also three ticketed Art Workshops in aid of Make 2nds Count.
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Irish Heritage Day
Leith’s favourite Irish bar is hosting a proper celebration of Irish culture, and you’re invited. Don't miss a full day of language, music, sport, food, and serious craic!
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Legends of American Country
Europe's No.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, return to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 16th November for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Purcell: Raise the voice
Dunedin Consort present 'Purcell: Raise the voice', a programme of music about music at Stockbridge Parish Church on Sunday 16th November.
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Scotland V Argentina Pre-Match Brunch
Join us at Ghillie Dhu for a Scotland V Argentina pre-match Brunch and exclusive Q&A session with former Scotland Internationals Matt Scott and Stuart McInally!
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Single & Mingle
Ditch the dating app and join us for our Afternoon Social at 4pm on Sunday 16th November at BrewDog DogHouse Hotel, Edinburgh.
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Sons of Town Hall
A Sons of Town Hall show is more than a concert, it's an immersive experience unlike any other. Catch them at Leith Arches on Sunday 16th November, their only Scottish date!
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Steeleye Span
Steeleye Span return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years, and a supporting tour which will see them play The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 16th November!
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The Vintage Explosion
Get yourself along to Portobello Town Hall on Sunday 16th November for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion!
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XGenerationX
Celebrated original Generation X drummer Mark Laff returns with XGENERATIONX for a UK tour in November, don't miss them live at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 16th!
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Andy Irvine
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, don't miss him live at the Traverse Theatre on Monday 17th November!
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Dominic Waxing Lyrical x Mr McFall’s Chamber
For the first and last time, Dominic Waxing Lyrical present their highly acclaimed new album Diminuet and greatest hits performed with Mr McFall’s Chamber, and Ricky White (Oi Polloi).
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Fletchr Fletchr
British four-piece, Fletchr Fletchr, head out on their headline tour with a date at Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 17th November!
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Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale
The Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale is returning to Potterow, giving you the chance to browse thousands of vintage clothing items!
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The Last Dinner Party
London five-piece The Last Dinner Party embark on a huge headline tour in support of their second album From The Pyre with a date at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Monday 17th November!
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A Wheen o’ Wimmin: Singing Our Stories
A Wheen o’ Wimmin present Singing Our Stories, featuring five celebrated Scots singers who’ve shared many a stage both great and small.
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I, The Worst of All
CinemaAttic is proud to present two films by María Luisa Bemberg, presented at Edinburgh Filmhouse on 18th November, in collaboration with Cinema Rediscovered and Cinema Mentiré.
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Josef Akin
Catch Josef Akin, a London based composer, producer and musician, when he plays Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 18th November!
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Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
Don't miss Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet when they return to the Voodoo Rooms on Tuesday 18th November!
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Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Celebration
Join Hands Up for Trad on 18th November for an intimate celebration marking two decades of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, with David Francis and Louis DeCarlo!
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Screening of Hannah Arendt
Margarethe von Trotta’s Hannah Arendt is a powerful biopic about one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Catch the screening at Institut français d'Ecosse on 18th November!
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that conversations event Edinburgh
Join that conversations movement on Tuesday 18th November at August 21 Coffee House and deepen your connection with a friend, family member or partner!
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Art of Andalucia - Flamenco Dance
Following the success of his first two productions, Daniel Martinez returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh with a new show that places flamenco dance at the forefront.
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Digital Scotland 2025
Digital Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders, taking place at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 19th November.
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Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle
Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle have forged a sound that is both dramatic and compelling and you can hear them when the play The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 19th November!
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 19th November for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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Film Screening: Cold Rush
A true Scottish surfing experience is arriving to Lost Shore with the screening of Cold Rush, a 2004 classic, on Wednesday 19th November.
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Frankie And The Witch Fingers
Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been a constant source of primordial groove for the better part of the last decade! Don't miss them live at The Mash House on Wednesday 19th November!
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Queer East: On The Road 2025 in Edinburgh
Queer East: On the Road 2025 takes place in Edinburgh from 19th - 26th November at Cameo Picturehouse. Expect a boundary pushing line-up of features that explore the ever-evolving queer landscape.
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Sarah Roberts: Scary Movie 7 (WIP)
Sarah Roberts is conceiving a new show and brings her Work in Progress to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 19th November!
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Stephen Venables: South Georgia: The Last Unclimbed Summits
Stephen Venables has returned 11 times to the wild, sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a place as rich in history as it is brutal in climate.
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Cockburns of Leith Festive Wine & Spirits Tasting
Cockburns of Leith is excited to announce that the Festive Wine & Spirit Tasting will return on Thursday 20th November at The Place Hotel!
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Edinburgh In Conversation: Colour, Craft & The Joy of Design
Join Harvey Jones for an inspiring evening celebrating colour, craftsmanship, and creativity at our newly refreshed Edinburgh showroom on Thursday 20th November!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating
Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
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Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death
Emmanuel Sonubi brings his hilarious and heartfelt new show, Life After Near Death, to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 20th November!
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Firewalk Fundraiser with Rock Trust
On November 20th, join our Firewalk, challenge yourself to walk across a two-metre bed of red-hot embers and help us put an end to youth homelessness in Scotland with Rock Trust.
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Hearth Fire Sessions
Welcome to the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Hearth Fire Sessions with Dougie Mackay, Alastair Blain, Chandra Mather & Tim Porteus on Thursday 20th November!
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Helen Bauer: Bless Her
Don't miss this brand new show from award-winning comedian Helen Bauer at Monkey Barrel comedy on Thursday 20th November!
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Luke Combs Tribute
Nearly Combs, the Luke Combs Tribute show, has announced a show at Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield on Thursday 20th November!
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Myths and Legends Tour
This November, step beneath the Royal Mile and into a world where history and folklore entwine, with The Real Mary King’s Close new 'Myths and Legends Tour'!
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Open Evening: Neurodivergent young people aged 16+
An Open Evening is being held at Gate, a West Lothian-based wellbeing and skills development service supporting neurodivergent young people, as they transition from school to adult life.
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Philip Joseph Rae
Philip Joseph Rae has announced a run of live shows in support of his new single Sway, don't miss him live at Leith Depot on Thursday 20th November!
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Simon & Oscar
Simon & Oscar bring their intimate, acoustic set to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 20th November!
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Tide Lines
Glasgow-based folk pop quartet Tide Lines return to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Thursday November 20th!
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Wine & Seafood Tasting
5 stunning seafood bites meet their perfect wine partners in this crisp, coastal-inspired tasting with Mara's resident wine expert, Poppy from Majestic Wines on 20th November.
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Bez In Conversation
Bez is back with his 'In Conversation Tour - The Nine Lives of a Happy Monday' and brings it to La Belle Angele on Friday 21st November!
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Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!
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Fizz Feast
It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year and our 10th Birthday! Join us for a wonderful event and the best way to kick off the Festive Season!
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From Tyranny And The Colony Co-Headline Tour
Scottish metalcore outfits, The Colony and From Tyranny, team up for this co-headline show in Edinburgh on 21st November. Support comes from Bleed The Fifth.
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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares this November on a hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith!
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Iron Ladies Film screening + Q&A
IRON LADIS is the inspirational story of the iron-willed, working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state.
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Just My Imagination - The Music Of The Temptations
It has been 65 years since the formation of the most successful Motown group in history... and what better way to celebrate than with Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations!
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Moving to Portugal Show
In response to a recent surge of interest from Scots now actively considering a new life abroad, the Moving to Portugal Show will make its Scottish debut in Edinburgh on Friday, 21st November 2025.
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New Moon Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside to tap into living in balance with the cycle of the moon!
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Peter Cat - Starchamber Album Launch
Art rock band PETER CAT bring their mesmerising new album 'Starchamber' into the world with a full band performance at Edinburgh's legendary Mash House on Friday 21st November!
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Polish Christmas Bauble Making
Join artist Natalia Manczak for a Christmas bauble-making workshop at Dovecot on Friday 21st November!
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Rachmaninov by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral on Friday 21st November!
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Return of the Swallows: Susanna Orr Holland Album Launch
Catch Susanna Orr Holland, an experimental world folk singer-songwriter, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 21st November for the launch of her second album!
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RSNO 2025/26: Gershwin & Rachmaninov
Classical meets jazz with Patrick Hahn, the Frank Dupree Trio and Scotland's National Orchestra.
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Screening of Paris Memories / Revoir Paris
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Friday 21st November for this screening of Paris Memories!
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Sounds for the Soul: A Concert for MAP
A fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians, bringing a beautiful blend of sounds from the musical melting pot of Scotland that will speak of the universal needs for peace, love and humanity.
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The Wild Robot
Join us at WHALE Arts on Friday 21st November for a free community screening of The Wild Robot, everyone welcome!
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The Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird
This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows for all to enjoy.
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral
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Zara Gladman is… Aileen: Cameron’s Gap Year Fundraiser
Zara Gladman brings her acclaimed, sell-out debut Fringe show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 21st November!
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A History of Fashion – For Everyone
Travel through time with Dovecot Director Celia Joicey to learn how fashion influences how we dress, how we feel about ourselves and – significantly – how we look - aimed at everyone from 7+!
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A Wee Picture: new Edinburgh exhibition from Joe Hargan PAI PPAI RGI
One of Scotland’s most accomplished painters, Joe Hargan PAI PPAI RGI, returns to Morningside Gallery this month with a new solo exhibition of work.
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Adam Rowe & Friends
Adam Rowe will be doing 30-45 minutes of new material and maybe a bit of crowd work when he comes to The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd November!
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Belesama (Au plaisir des dames)
The Baroque Ménagerie - An exploration of animal and bird life in music from the 16th to the 18th centuries. To include music by Purcell, Monteverdi, Gibbons, Biber, Clérambault & Telemann.
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Bongo’s Bingo’s Christmas Cracker
Forget a boring beige Christmas in Edinburgh, come along to Bongo’s Bingo’s Christmas Cracker at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange!
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!
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Cabaret Murder - Danger at The Pitt
Welcome to a thrill-packed event featuring artistic circus and cabaret performances mixed with an interactive murder-mystery game at The Pitt on Saturday 22nd November!
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Christmas at The Chocolatarium
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with indulgent, chocolate-filled fun and hands-on festive chocolate making at The Chocolatarium!
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Christmas Cards & Prosecco Workshop
Spend a relaxing day at Birchwood Art Studio getting organised for Christmas, designing and drawing your own unique Christmas cards for family and friends!
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Come & Try Orienteering at Blackford Hill
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering afternoon at Blackford Hill & The Hermitage at Braid on Saturday 22nd November.
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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
Join David Olusoga at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 22nd November as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!
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Eat, Drink, Be Merry - Private Festive Party Night
Celebrate the season in style with an unforgettable night of festive fun at Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show
The Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories
Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in St Andrew's Square!
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Festive Gold Leaf Bubble Trinket Dish - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
In this workshop run by Polymorphics, explore the world of sustainable resin by adding gold leaf to make a beautiful and festive bubble trinket dish!
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Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra...
Harriet Dyer presents a new blancmange of whimsy from her somewhat fizzy mind at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 22nd November!
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HelloArt Christmas Market
Get ready to step into a world of Christmas magic with HelloArt’s very first Christmas Market at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 22nd November!
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Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night
Step into the shadows of the 1980s underground and lose yourself in a night dedicated to the era’s most iconic alternative sounds at La Belle Angele on Saturday 22nd November!
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Come along to a Laldie Ceilidh, it's at the heart of a great Saturday night, and this month we're dancing with live music from The Occasionals at the Assembly Roxy on 22nd November!
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Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair
Don't miss the Linlithgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair with all proceeds going towards Linlithgow Heritage Trust!
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Michael Fullerton
A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!
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Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and special guests will perform a selection of Mozart's finest concertos in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral.
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Nouvelle Vague
Nouvelle Vague are on a worldwide tour in 2025, celebrating 21 years since the release of their seminal first album alongside the launch of their LP, with a date at The Queen's Hall in November!
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Old Town Ghost Walk
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a night of thrills and chills in Edinburgh's Old Town that you won't soon forget!
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Opera Highlights
Scottish Opera's much-loved Opera Highlights come to the Traverse Theatre on 22nd November, as they tour around Scotland with a brand-new show!
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Reggaeton Old School
Perreo UK presents 'Reggaeton Old School' with all the hits from your first reggaeton at The Liquid Room on 22nd November!
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Talk and book signing with comics legend Bryan Talbot
Come along and meet British comics artist and writer Bryan Talbot at the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 22nd November.
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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: National
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National this November!
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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November!
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The Accidentals, an Edinburgh based amateur classical guitar ensemble, have a wide-ranging repertoire and you can catch them at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 22nd November!
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The Edinburgh Sketcher at The King’s Gallery
Join Mark Kirkham, better known as the Edinburgh Sketcher, to explore Drawing the Italian Renaissance at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh on 22nd November!
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The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland
Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Reconnect Howden Park for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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The Work that Reconnects: Workshop with Chris Booth
To accompany the launch of Susanna Orr Holland’s new album Return of the Swallows, Chris Booth will offer a Work That Reconnects workshop.
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Young Knives
Ever faithful to their manifesto, Young Knives have been turning out weirdly catchy records since the start of the millennium and you can catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 22 November!
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Afternoon Tea with Chiya & Chai - The History of Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a storytelling talk delivered during our traditional Afternoon Tea service in partnership with Chiya and Chai, on Sunday 23rd November at Marine North Berwick!
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Beaujolais Nouveau Lunch & Wine Tasting
Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau with an intimate wine & tasting and 3-course lunch inspired by the French region at Mara Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd November.
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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas
The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.
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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
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Hand Embroidery - Stitched Garden
Join Artisan Stitch, Scotland’s leading sewing school, for a joyful hand embroidery workshop for beginners on Sunday 23rd November!
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Hot Chocolate 5k & 10k
Join Blast Running for the Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K on Sunday 23rd November. We’ll be hitting the prom together and celebrating at the finish line with a well-deserved hot chocolate to warm you up!
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Iona Zajac & Robin Kester
Iona Zajac has announced a small UK co-headline run with Robin Kester including a date at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd November!
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Pints! Pies! Prizes!
Come along to Vessel Bar on Sunday the 23rd November for an informal pub quiz to celebrate 12 years of Pilot brewery!
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Rachel Newton and Mairearad Green present Anna Bhán
Rachel and Mairearad, both well established and celebrated Scottish musicians, come together for an exciting new project to celebrate and remember their Great Great-Grandmother Anna Anna Bhán.
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!
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Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!
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SCO 25/26: Carmina Gadelica
The SCO’s internationally renowned Wind Soloists join forces with some of Scotland’s most accomplished young players for a kaleidoscopic concert of wit and wild imagination!
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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Edinburgh
The Little Children's Market Scotland is delighted to be making its West Edinburgh debut in Oriam, Heriot-Watt University on Sunday 23rd November!
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The Primitives
The Primitives are live at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd November as part of their 40th anniversary tour!
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The Rifles
Catch British indie outfit The Rifles when they return to The Caves, Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd November!
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Urooj Ashfaq: How To Be A Baddie
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq is back, but this time she’s different. Come along to Monkey Barrel Comedy in November to find out what’s happened…
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creative soundLAB: Music Networking and Showcase Event
opera agency is delighted to announce the next creative soundLAB event will be taking place on Monday 24th November at Edinburgh Napier University's Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio!
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Dizzee Rascal
British music icon and trailblazer Dizzee Rascal hits UK stages once again with the ‘We Want Bass Tour’, and brings it to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Monday 24th November!
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Hello Again - Neil Diamond Songbook
Join us at the Assembly Rooms for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond!
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Rat Pack - A Swingin’ Christmas At The Sands
The stars of ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands’ will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the Usher Hall on Monday 24th November!
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Timothy Ridout & Federico Colli
The brilliant young British viola player Timothy Ridout, partners with Federico Colli, a former winner of the Leeds Piano Competition, for this concert at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th November.
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Am I really home? A Journey Through the Literary Voices of Italian Scottish Women
Through storytelling poetry and prose, four widely published Italian Scottish women writers will describe their diverse journeys of navigating, rooting and belonging.
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Am I really home? A Journey Through the Literary Voices of Italian Scottish Women
Through storytelling, poetry and prose, four widely published Italian Scottish women writers will describe their diverse journeys of navigating, rooting and belonging.
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
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Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas when he returns his show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
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Film Screening: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Come along to watch a screening of Paul Schrader's 1985 biopic of Japan's Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's most interesting literary figures, at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 25th November.
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Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
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Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright
Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse in November!
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Lambrini Girls
Brighton-based noise-punk duo Lambrini Girls show no signs of slowing down after a UK April headline tour in April. Don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Tuesday 25 November!
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Learn to Knit Course
Learn to Knit on this fun, four-week series of two-hour evening classes for complete beginners or those wanting a fresh start at Kathy's Knits!
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Small Business Bootcamp
Introducing Digital Boost's Small Business Bootcamp - a day full of skill-building and networking in Edinburgh!
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
EGTG presents Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Assembly Roxy in November!
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Endless Cookie Scottish Premier
Scottish Documentary Institute is delighted to present Endless Cookie (2025), a kooky animated documentary from Seth and Peter Scriver at Filmhouse on 26th November.
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It’s A Wonderful Life
Based on the critically acclaimed Frank Capra movie, Mary Elliott Nelson's reimagining is a joyful story of love, hope and community.
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Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman
Appalachian banjo and guitar player Nora Brown joins with award winning fiddler Stephanie Coleman for this event at the The Voodoo Rooms on 26th November!
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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol is live in concert across the UK this winter, featuring its musical score performed live to the film! Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on November 26th!
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Winter Wreaths
Join IKEA Edinburgh for a winter Wreath-Making workshop on Wednesday 26th November and craft a unique, festive wreath using seasonal materials and stylish accents!
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American Friends-Giving
Join us at The Three Sisters for a laid-back and festive Thanksgiving celebration, that’ll make you feel right at home!
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Andrew White: Rhinestone Comedian
Treat yourself to a deliciously witty and hilarious night when comedian Andrew White brings his star-spangled stand-up rodeo tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 27th November!
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British Interior Design Since 1925
Join Bruce Peter as he discusses the rapid changes in British Interior Design at Dovecot Studios on 27th November. The event includes entry to IKEA: Magical Patterns.
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DIGIT Expo 2025
Explore Scotland’s biggest tech exhibition to get up close with the new disruptive products and services that are shaping future businesses.
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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience at Leith Arches on 27th & 28th November!
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Edinburgh Ski Club: New Members Party
For anyone who's joined the club since the end of January this year, come along and meet other new members on Thursday 27th November.
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Home-Start Edinburgh Pub Quiz and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Join Home-Start Edinburgh for a night of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition at Brass Monkey Leith on Thursday 27th November!
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La Sicilia da vivere con Gusto / Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World 2025
Join us at the Italian Institute of Culture on 27th November for 'La Sicilia da vivere con Gusto': a talk with the protagonists of the Sicilian eno-gastronomic scene!
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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
Ocean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.
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Paul F Taylor: Off The Paul
Professional oddball Paul F Taylor returns to The Stand Edinburgh with a brand new show on Thursday 27th November.
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Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Festival Theatre stage in 2025!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: L’Enfance du Christ
Welcome the coming festive season with one of the tenderest, most captivating Christmas pieces ever created, performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
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Soundhouse Winter Festival
The Soundhouse Winter Festival is a 5-day music festival taking place this winter at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.
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TBC Improv UK’s Monthly Open Improv Jam
TBC invites you to a monthly improv drop-in jam. It's a fun inclusive event where absolutely all are welcome, no improv experience required.
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The Bootleg Eagles
Join the Bootleg Eagles on a powerful journey, from the band's country-rock roots, to all those anthemic, global chart-toppers.
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Weaving Taster Workshop
In this taster workshop at Dovecot on 27th November, Molly Kent will talk you through how to start your mini tapestry and will guide you as you work to create your own piece of woven art.
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ABBA ODYSSEY - Live at Christmas!
ABBA Odyssey are a standout act, featuring singers who produce the most authentic tribute to the iconic ABBA sound, catch them live at The Liquid Room on 28th November!
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Bookbug at Abbey Strand
Come along to the very first Bookbug session in the historic Abbey Strand Centre at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Friday 28th November!
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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Christmas Night Market at The Pitt
Step into a merry mash-up of mistletoe, music and mulled wine as The Pitt transforms into a festive playground of flavour, fun and fashionable market picks!
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Cinderella: A Fairytale
Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!
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Gathering of the Clans Presented By Lost Shore & 50th Celebration of Scottish Surfing
This special weekend at Lost Shore marks five decades of Scottish surf culture, competition, and community – bringing together surfers, fans, and the public!
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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 28th to 30th November!
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Killian Sundermann: This Boy is Cracking Up
Join Killian Sundermann on 28th November at Monkey Barrel for a night filled with stand-up, sketch and song as he takes his sold-out Irish tour show across the UK!
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King of the Scouts
King of the Scouts is a survivalist horror about climate change, parental abandonment, and Bear Grylls.
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Mark Hearld Talks Tapestry
Discover artist and designer Mark Hearld's passion for tapestry in this conversation with Dovecot's Master Weaver Naomi Robertson on 28th November!
READ MOREMoonlight Sonata at Christmas
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a special pre-Christmas evening in the stunning surroundings of St Giles' Cathedral!
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Painting with Thread: Winter Embroidery Workshop
Learn how to use four simple stitches to paint with threads, creating your own seasonal embroidery inspired by botanical and floral imagery on this workshop at Dovecot.
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Party Nights
Enjoy a night to remember at Novotel Edinburgh Park's Party Nights with a festive three course dinner and music to get you up and dancing!
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RSNO 2025/26: Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor
Mozart's Great Mass in C minor is one of the mightiest and most moving of choral masterpieces!
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Snow White
Mirror Mirror on the wall, what is the greatest panto of all? Join us deep in the forest this Christmas as the Reconnect Regal Theatre presents ‘Snow White’!
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Sundown Adventures
For the very first time Go Ape's popular Sundown Adventures will be available at Dalkeith Country Park between 28th November and 30th December.
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Supper with Santa
This festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join Santa for some supper at IKEA Edinburgh.
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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.
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The Dream Machine
Step into a psychedelic dreamscape with The Dream Machine at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Friday 28th November!
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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh Christmas Special
The Night Market UK returns to their favourite home, The Biscuit Factory, for a winter edition packed with indie spirit, warm vibes, and small business brilliance!
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The Wizard of Oz - Panto 2025
Join us over the rainbow this Christmas as Reconnect Reconnect Howden Park presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’!
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Westside Cowboy
Manchester-based band Westside Cowboy will play Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 28th November!
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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A Night At The Darts
A Night At The Darts returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, with viral darting superstar Luke 'The Nuke' Littler heading the bill!
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A Night with the Farmers Choir in aid of RHET
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music from the Farmers Choir, while supporting the RHET's vital work connecting young people with food, farming, and the countryside!
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Actual Life: Fred Again Rave
Join us at La Belle Angele on Saturday 29th November as we celebrate the music of Fred Again.. The artist who’s redefined the sound of a generation.
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Adam Riches as Sean Bean in ‘The 12 Beans of Christmas’
Join Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Adam Riches as he hits the road once more with his (k)night of chaotic buffoonery, to give you a Christmas present you’ll never forget!
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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh
Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!
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Boogie Down Broadway
Calling all Theatre Kids, Broadway Superfans and Showtune Partiers. For one afternoon only, the stunning Assembly Rooms will ring with Broadway’s greatest tunes, sung by you!
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Breakfast with Santa
This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!
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Christmas Market and Open Days
Edinburgh Printmakers will be opening the doors of our historic building Castle Mills to welcome you to a fun-filled weekend of activities, workshops, and our bespoke Christmas Market!
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Christmas Markets at The Pitt
Get ready for a weekend of festive cheer as The Pitt transforms into a wintry wonderland of food, fun, and fabulous finds!
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Conifox Christmas Experience
Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 8th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
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Definitely Oasis
The worlds best Oasis tribute band, Definitely Oasis, return to Edinburgh on Saturday 29th November!
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Descriptive Tour: Drawing the Italian Renaissance - CANCELLED
Join us for a special descriptive tour of the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh, designed for visually impaired and blind visitors.
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Disco Days Xmas Party Edinburgh
Celebrate your Christmas party the Disco Days way - party all day and get home at a reasonable hour!
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Dog-Friendly Screening: Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out Mystery
In this Dog-Friendly screening at Cameo Picturehouse, Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus.
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Emma Capponi - ‘BURIED’ album launch with The Good Capers
Come along to Leith FAB Cricket Club on Saturday 29th November to celebrate the launch of Emma Capponi's new album 'Buried', along with full album band and support from The Good Capers!
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Fairy Circle: Part of Fair Saturday 2025
Come along to the home of Scottish storytelling for a drop-in session of traditional tales with storytellers Mark Borthwick and Alice Fernbank on Saturday 29th November!
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Family Drawing Workshop
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
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Family Yoga: Mixed Age Group
Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories.
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Festive Family Films
Big-screen favourites return to Dynamic Earth, including The Polar Express, The Grinch, Home Alone and Elf, shown on selected weekends and daily in the run-up to Christmas.
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Festive Makers Market
Enjoy a unique festive shopping experience at Edinburgh Open Workshop’s Makers Market on 29th November!
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For Good: A Wickedly Fabulous Fundraiser
The House of Hope invites you to dress up in your finest pink or green and get ready to indulge in delicious food, fundraising games and inspiring stories to remind us of the power of friendship!
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Framed Embroidered Flower Workshop
Embroider and frame your own floral keepsake with textile artist Lucy Freeman at Dovecot on Saturday 29th November!
READ MOREFun Lovin’ Criminals
Legendary US trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals bring their worldwide tour to La Belle Angele on 29th November, in support of their new album ‘A Matter of Time’!
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German Christmas Fair
You are warmly invited to the Christmas Fair at the German Church, on Saturday 29th November!
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert
For the first time ever, Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert, don't miss it live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 29th November!
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Kaizen at Barnton Bunker - A Collaborative Art Experience for Fair Saturday
Barnton Bunker will host Kaizen, a free, hands-on art experience featuring 5–10 evolving artworks across the underground spaces of Scotland’s largest nuclear bunker on Fair Saturday 29th November.
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Leith Creative Trail 2025
This winter, the streets of Leith come alive with creativity as Edinburgh Open Workshop coordinates the return of the Leith Creative Trail.
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Lines in the Growing Darkness
Join Laura and Emily at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh in some gentle guided movement, meditation and reflection as we go into winter!
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McDOOT: Saxophone, clarinet, & percussion trio
The McDOOT trio is bringing new sounds to the Pianodrome in Granton on Saturday 29th November!
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Nervous Passenger & Honeythieves concert
Edinburgh band Nervous Passenger and Glasgow's Honeythieves are performing two shows, one in each city in November! Don't miss them live at Bruntsfield Evangelical Church on Saturday 29th November.
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Raging Speedhorn
To celebrate 25 years, Raging Speedhorn announce a Scottish headline show at The Mash House in Edinburgh on 29th November!
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Rogues So Banished
Actor and writer Paul Case's nightmarish solo horror theatre piece explores the intersection of class, race and sexuality during the violent beginnings of Australian history.
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Runa Simi Screening + Sing-Along
Scottish Documentary Institute is excited to present Runa Simi (2025), a powerful call to action for Indigenous representation and language justice.
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Sangstream Sings Songs of Land and Sea
Join Sangstream, an Edinburgh-based community choir, at the beautiful venue of St Cecilia’s Hall for an afternoon of folk song on Saturday 29th November!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!
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Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!
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Santa’s Grotto
This winter, discover the magic of Santa’s Grotto at Dynamic Earth! Meet Santa, then settle in for a storytelling session.
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Sara Barron: Slop (Work In Progress)
Sara has planned a series of high kicks, and then insults for your average-looking granny. A sense of "This hour is flying!!!" pervades from a woman who is unusually present and regularly wild.
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SKA Madness Tribute
An amazing tribute night to all the massive hits you know and love. Eat sing and dance with top class entertainment - all included in the ticket price!
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St Columba’s Hospice Care Ceilidh
Get your toes tapping and your kilts twirling at the St Columba’s Hospice Care Ceilidh with the Annasach Ceilidh Band on 29th November!
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Storytime Christmas Special
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse for a magical Christmas Storytime filled with festive tales and crafts on Saturday 29th November!
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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll create beautiful terrazzo decorations that will sparkle throughout the holiday season.
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The Eric Liddell Community’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair
Get into the festive spirit at The Eric Liddell Community's much-loved Christmas Craft Fair on 29th November – a perfect day out for the whole family!
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The Vintage Explosion
Don't miss this chance to see viral sensations The Vintage Explosion, live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 29th November 2025!
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Together in Song - A Celebration of Musicals
Join the Chapter House Singers for an evening of songs from the Musicals at St Vincent’s Chapel, Stockbridge on Saturday 29th November!
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Vive la France • Opera Festival •
Join Opera Caledonia for a day of concerts & events celebrating the vast variety of musical & dramatic styles of French opera, set in the stunning surroundings of the Institut français d’Écosse!
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Winter Open Studios
The artists and makers at Abbeymount Studios are once again opening their studio doors for the annual Winter Open Studios Weekend on 29th and 30th November.
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Winter Woodland with Prosecco Workshop
Join Suzanne Gibson when she returns to Birchwood for a winter drawing/painting workshop on Saturday 29th November!
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Afternoon Tea with Santa
Bring your little elves into Tigerlily this Christmas for a delicious Afternoon Tea and the chance to meet Santa…
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Blazin’ Fiddles with Julie Fowlis
Scottish super group Blazin’ Fiddles return to the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 30th November to celebrate St Andrew’s Night.
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Connor Burns: GALLUS
Don't miss Gallus – the all-new comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland's breakout international stand-up sensation, at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 30th November!
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Die Hard Screening + Prosecco & Popcorn
Enjoy Die Hard, a Christmas classic with an extra treat! All tickets include a glass of Prosecco and a regular popcorn to indulge in as you watch.
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Family Christmas Bauble Workshop
Create your own Christmas Baubles using Patchwork Fabric Scraps at this family workshop held in Birchwood Art Studio on Sunday 30th November!
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Fashion Sale
Join Volunteer Edinburgh on 30th November for a fabulous day of sustainable shopping, sweet treats, and community spirit at our fundraising fashion sale in aid of the Community Taskforce project!
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Festive Nights @ Lost Shore
This December, step into a festive night out like no other for the Ultimate Shared Christmas Experience at Lost Shore Surf Resort!
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Festive Wreath-Making Classes
Join us for a festive afternoon at Rabble Edinburgh as you craft your own beautiful Christmas wreath under the expert guidance from the Edinburgh Craft Club.
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Holistic Ways Festival
The Holistic Ways Festival is back for 2025 and returns to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 30th November!
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
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Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way Book Tour
Join the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate and bestselling author Malala Yousafzai as she takes audiences through her deeply personal new memoir, Finding My Way.
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New Voices / Old Stories: Short Film Screening + Q&A
Join the Scottish Documentary Institute on 30th November for a special screening event of short documentaries that explore tradition, identity and community through the eyes of young Scots.
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St Andrew’s Day at the Tolbooth Tavern
Join us at the Tolbooth Tavern for an unforgettable evening of Scottish flavour, tradition and music in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town!
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St Andrews Day Ceilidh with Bahookie
Join us at the Ghillie Dhu for the ultimate St Andrews Day Celebration with Scotland’s No.1 Rock Ceilidh Band BAHOOKIE!
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Steel Sundays
The latest in our residency at the superb Steel Coulson sees new guest Startled Bee, plus the regulars. Expect the unexpected with solo slots, combinations, and the full band to close the show!
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Swing Into Christmas
Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Concert Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas!
READ MOREThe Little Children’s Market Scotland - West Lothian
The Little Children's Market Scotland comes to West Lothian on Sunday 30th November with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!
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The Sacred Art of Contemplative Writing
This workshop, at St Michael and All Saints on Sunday 30th November, is a gentle introduction to contemplative writing practices rooted in sacred tradition and is open to all.
READ MOREThe Song Circle - 'Feeling Human’
The theme for the November session of The Song Circle is 'Feeling Human' with songs about humanity, emotion and connection.
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Visit Holyrood Distillery
Specially for Edinburgh residents, we have a limited amount of complimentary tickets for our guided Distillery Tour & Tasting. Join us and celebrate Scotland's national day with a dram or two!
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Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse
California-based roots rock band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse return to The Voodoo Rooms on 1st December!
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Christmas Craft Drop-in
Escape the festive hustle and bustle and unwind with an inspiring day of festive creativity at Dovecot Studios Christmas Craft Drop-In sessions!
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Festive Wreath Making at Holyroodhouse
Join florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 1st December to create your own festive wreath to take home!
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Gowns & Glamour, an Art Deco Adventure from Paris to New York
The Costume Society Scotland's December talk is taking place at Augustine United Church on the 1st and will hopefully enthuse the art deco in you!
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Paint a Fox in a Fairylight Forest at The Alchemist
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening as you paint a fox in a fairylight forest at The Alchemist Edinburgh on Monday 1st December!
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
After a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' comes to the Assembly Rooms on Monday 1st December!
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An Evening with Tony Christie - Up Close and Unplugged
Legendary crooner, Tony Christie, brings his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Tuesday 2nd December!
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IKEA Family Christmas Shopping Event!
Join us in and around the store at IKEA Edinburgh on Tuesday 2nd December for an exclusive evening celebrating the magic of the season!
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Mountains on Stage Winter Edition 2025
Enjoy a selection of the best films related to mountain activities at the Assembly Rooms on 2nd December!
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The Wombats
Liverpool's The Wombats return to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Tuesday 2nd December in support of their new album - Oh! The Ocean!
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AMPLIFI: Uninvited, Lamaya
AMPLIFI takes to The Queen's Hall main stage for a series of concerts putting emerging artists centre stage. This event on 3rd December features Uninvited and Lamaya.
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Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime
Get ready for a Panto like no other as BTC Productions bring Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime to Church Hill Theatre!
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Christmas by Candlelight
‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.
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Dick Whittington
Join the St Serf's Players for their 2025 pantomine 'Dick Whittington' at Inverleith St Serfs Church Centre!
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Erotic Secrets of Pompeii
Erotic Secrets of Pompeii will bring their wild and weird apocolyptic lounge music to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 3rd December!
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Magical Market
Join us on 3rd December for a cosy and festive shopping evening at Dovecot's Magical Market and take advantage of exclusive one-night-only offers on selected items in our shop!
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SENSORY FRIENDLY Supper with Santa
Enjoy a SENSORY FRIENDLY supper session with Santa and his elves and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh this December!
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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On
Join The Eric Liddell Community for their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event! Gather with friends, family, and neighbours as we light up the community and celebrate together.
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Adrian Hall: Scenery & Science: A Highland Odyssey
Join Earth Scientist and presenter Dr Adrian Hall as he explores the scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight
Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, returns for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!
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Christmas Lecture: Dr Benji Waterhouse
Join us at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for our annual Christmas Lecture with speaker Dr Benji Waterhouse on Thursday 4th December!
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Dancing Shoes
After a raucous run in the Spring, Dancing Shoes returns to the Traverse in December with even more heart, humour and high-energy moves.
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Flook, Malin Lewis + guests
Malin Lewis Presents Flook, Malin Lewis + guests at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh as part of a new captivating series of folk and traditional music!
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Josh Jones: I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour Show
After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked, Josh Jones returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his best show yet.
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Mark Brzezicki’s Big Country
Mark Brzezicki's Big Country will play a handful of dates this autumn along with special guests The Cuza, don't miss them live at Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Thursday 4th December!
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Medieval Carols by Candlelight
Step back in time and experience the magic of the Middle Ages at a Medieval Carols by Candlelight concert on Thursday 4th December in the unique and beautiful setting of The Pianodrome Bruntsfield!
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Queer Folks’ Tales: with Turan Ali, Sadiq Ali, Megan Black & Amanda Dwyer
Welcome to Queer Folks’ Tales, the Scottish Storytelling Centre's hugely popular bi-monthly storytelling series where queer storytellers share stories of LGBTQ+ lives, past, present and future.
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Rosie Jones: I Can’t Tell What She Is Saying
Join star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show, coming to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 4th December!
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Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!
Join us in upstairs in our IKEA restaurant for a holly jolly good time this Winter season! Bring the whole family in for a night full of festive fun, laughter and creativity.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Maxim Emelyanychev invites you to immerse yourself in all the sugar, snow and sparkle of the composer's full ballet score.
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Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert
Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) warmly invites you to our Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert at The Dean on Thursday 4th December!
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The Psychology of Psychopaths
Explore the biological, cognitive and social forces that shape psychopathy and the traits that define the condition. Followed by Q&A.
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A Winter Garden: Gelli Printing Workshop
Celebrate the beauty of the season in this workshop run by Artisan Stitch on 5th December and create unique prints with seedheads, bare branches, and frosted textures become your tools.
READ MOREABBA ODYSSEY - Live at Christmas!
ABBA Odyssey are a standout act, featuring singers who produce the most authentic tribute to the iconic ABBA sound, catch them live at La Belle Angele on Friday 5th December!
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Beyond the Rubble: Steps of Hope
Join human rights organisation Amos Trust at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a powerful night of music, dance, poetry, film and conversation that celebrates Palestinian culture and resilience.
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Boogies BIG Christmas Bash
Whether you’re planning your office holiday party, or fancying a festive night out with friends, Scottish Gas Murrayfield has Christmas covered!
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Chasin the Horizon: The Railway Suite with the SNJO and the SNYJO
Chasin’ the Horizon: The Railway Suite, blends musical history with a commitment to sustainable touring. It’s a tribute to jazz’s past and a journey toward a greener future.
READ MOREChopin by Candlelight at Christmas
Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an unforgettable evening of Chopin by Candlelight, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the magnificent St Giles’ Cathedral.
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Christmas Party Night
This December, The Venue Eskmills is hosting four unforgettable Christmas Party Nights and you’re invited!
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Christmas Wreath Making at Hopetoun House
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from our historic designed landscape.
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Coburg House Winter Open Studios
This December, Coburg House Art Studios marks a major milestone: 20 years of opening its doors to the public for its renowned biannual Open Studios events.
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Corn Exchange Christmas Cracker
Edinburgh Corn Exchange is thrilled to be bringing back the ‘best party in town’ this December and this year’s celebrations are going to be unmissable!
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CrossReach Christmas Carol Concert 2025
Join CrossReach on Friday 5th December 2025 at the beautiful St Paul’s & St George’s Church for a magical evening of festive music and celebration!
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Drawing The Italian Renaissance: A Gallery Late - CANCELLED
Step into the world of Renaissance artistry for a special evening event at our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction
Join exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
READ MOREEthan Ward Quiet Concert III: FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on 5th December for this month’s quiet concert featuring music from FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet!
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FDMP presents A Christmas Concert
FDMP is delighted to present a very special 2025 Christmas Concert, where we will showcase a programme of much-loved Christmas Songs and Traditional Carols at The Priory Church, South Queensferry!
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray for Children
Join Polymorphics for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation
Come and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!
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Marconi Union
Manchester’s Marconi Union have forged their own path with a succession of strong albums and carefully selected live performances. Catch them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 5th December!
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Panjabi Hit Squad
South Asian duo, Panjabi Hit Squad, bring their world famous Desi-Beats sound to The Mash House on Thursday 4th December.
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Post-Apocalyptic Christmas Party
Join the International Ghost Society for a Christmas party like no other in a real, restored nuclear bunker on the edge of Edinburgh.
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Quiz de l’Institut français d’Ecosse
Come and test your knowledge about France and French language in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at the Institut français d’Ecosse on Friday 5th December!
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Rachmaninov and Grieg Piano Concertos
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral this festive season, and experience a candlelit Christmas concert like no other!
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RSNO Season 25-26: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Giedrė Šlekytė is our guide tonight and the wonderful Nemanja Radulović is the star in the heart-rending love song that is Tchaikovsky's ever-popular Violin Concerto.
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The Bryan Adams Experience
The Bryan Adams Experience is a celebration and tribute to the hit songs and enduring popularity of Bryan Adams, catch them at Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh on Friday 5th December.
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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Haddington
Follow the yellow brick road to the Corn Exchange Haddington for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.
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Winter Arts Markets
The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December with an exciting extra market date!
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3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair
3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms their spectacular Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!
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A Fairytale for Christmas
Bring your family and friends along to Edinburgh Playhouse and share in the joy of A Fairytale for Christmas, an Irish Christmas night out you won't forget!
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A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair
Merchiston Castle School is delighted to invite you to the return of our 'A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair' on Saturday 6th December!
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A Victorian Christmas
Step back in time for a festive experience like no other. Journey beneath the streets of Edinburgh and discover how the city’s Victorian residents celebrated the season.
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Calton Consort: Midwinter
Find peace this season with Midwinter, a concert of beautiful choral music by candlelight from Calton Consort in Canongate Kirk on Saturday 6th December!
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Cantata Series IV: Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy
The Cantata Series is proud to present Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy with Música d'Outrora at St Celcilia's Hall on 6th December!
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Children’s ‘Come & Sing’ Carols!
Come along to St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 6th December for a fun, free singing morning for children aged P3-7, learning and singing popular Christmas carols!
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Christmas At Almond Valley
Santa's elves are taking over Almond Valley in the most dazzling way imaginable, decking the halls from top to toe in twinkling lights, festive cheer, and a generous sprinkle of mischief!
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Christmas Celebration
Celebrate the season with Origin Scotland, and a host of musicians and singers in a magical evening of Christmas music at the Usher Hall on 6th December.
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Christmas Family Art
Get together for some creative Christmas family fun with Eilidh Maine at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 6th December!
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Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In ‘a Christmas Carol’
Join Count Arthur Strong as he delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol at the EICC in December 2025!
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Cramond Kirk Christmas Fair
With all your favourite stalls, and Santa back in his grotto, the stage is set for this year’s Christmas Fair in Cramond Kirk Halls on 6th December!
READ MOREEdinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra @ Music on the Mezzanine
Catch the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra when they play Edinburgh Central Library as part of Music on the Mezzanine on Saturday 6th December!
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Edinburgh Winter Makers Market
Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative at their annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket on 6th & 7th December!
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Elf Screening + Prosecco & Popcorn
Enjoy Elf, a Christmas classic with an extra treat! All tickets include a glass of Prosecco and a regular popcorn to indulge in as you watch.
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Festive Earrings - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
Delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create up to four pairs of colourful festive earrings in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 6th December.
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Folksville Christmas Social 2025
Edinburgh’s favourite folk night ‘Folksville’ returns with a festive show - our annual ‘Christmas Social’ on 6th December at Assembly Roxy!
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Lanterns Grotto
Make your little one's evening at Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns extra special this festive season and meet Santa Claus at our Christmas Grotto, which will be inside our Budongo Trail building!
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Love Actually Boozy Brunch
Settle in at The Three Sisters for a festive favourite on the screens as we bring you a special showing of Love Actually and a delicious boozy brunch!
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Meet Mrs Claus
Mary Claus is coming to Lost Shore this Christmas for a wonderful short theatrical experience! Expect fun, laughter and a whole lot of feelgood!
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MnB Christmas Craft Market
MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
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Morgan Wallen Tribute UK
EDINBURGH! Time to get some sand in your boots! The UK's only tribute to Morgan Wallen is coming to The Liquid Room for one huge night of modern country on 6th December!
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Paper Flower Making: Poinsettia
Come along and get into the festive spirit with this Christmas paper Poinsettia class with Jen from Edinburgh Paper Flowers at Dovecot on 6th December!
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Paris qui dort + Live musical accompaniment from Aurora Engine
René Clair’s Paris Qui Dort (1924), also known as The Crazy Ray, is a mischievous early science-fiction gem that turns the City of Light into a playground for surreal misadventure.
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Restricted Code: Album Launch Tour
Glasgow band Restricted Code finally release their long-awaited album in November and play Sneaky Pete's as part of a launch tour on Saturday 6th December!
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The Spirit & Adventure of The Rhône Valley Wine Workshop
Join this Wine Events Scotland workshop for the chance to enjoy some stunning wines from the renowned M. Chapoutier at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh on 6th December!
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Wreath Making Workshop at Edinburgh Zoo
Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas by taking a wreath making workshop at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond bring their 'Bigger Than All Of Us' tour to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 7th December!
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Barvale Nights: Taraful Emy
Masters of authentic Gypsy music, Taraful Emy brings the vibrant sounds of Romania’s Roma community to Leith Arches on Sunday 7th December!
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Children’s Classic Concerts: Christmas Wishes
Make all your Christmas Wishes come true with Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO, the RSNO Children's Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet this festive season at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Chris Cantrill: Rewilding (WIP)
Join Chris Cantrill at Monkey Barrel comedy on 7th December as he works on a new show about community, mushrooms and bloodlust!
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Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Acclaimed British pianist Paul Lewis takes centre stage in this programme of Romantic classics at the Usher Hall on Sunday 7th December!
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Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 7th December at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2025
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 21 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
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Festive Macrame Workshop - Christmas Wreath Making
Spend a few relaxing hours in a cosy Edinburgh craft studio getting into the festive spirit whilst making your own macrame Christmas wreath that can be used year after year.
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Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Come along to The Three Sisters Edinburgh on Sunday 7th December for this Festive Wreath Making Workshop!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 7th December!
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KPOP Christmas with RUMI!
Don’t miss this unforgettable event with RUMI — where K-pop meets Christmas magic - at Wallyford Learning Campus on 7th December!
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Reindeer Trail
Santa is on his way and 10 of his reindeer have been spotted in the local area. Can you help us find them all before Mr Claus arrives?
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The Carpenters At Christmas
Join us the Howden Park Centre on 7th December for an afternoon of Christmas melodies courtesy of the talented Sing a Song and enjoy a 3 course Festive lunch!
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Wild Woman Winter Solstice Gathering
Step into a sacred space this Winter Solstice and connect deeply with yourself and the natural world, in a serene, private forest setting!
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Winter Papercut Lanterns Workshop
Join Edinburgh artist Papercut Punk and bring some gentle light to the dark Winter days with this papercut lantern workshop on 7th December at Portobello Town Hall.
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3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market
Meet the artists, support local businesses and find extraordinary and unique items this Christmas at the 3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market in St Johns Episcopal Church!
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Rick Stein’s Countdown To Christmas
Get into the festive spirit with Rick Stein, the multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur and author, as he embarks on a brand-new UK tour: Rick Stein’s Countdown to Christmas!
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The Icicle Works
The Icicle Works will headline The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh on Monday 8th December, playing all the classics plus a carefully-curated selection of McNabb solo material!
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A Yuletide Evening of Ghost Stories
Join Storyteller Nicola Wright for the festive tradition of telling ghost stories by the fireside at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th December!
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Carols at the Palace
Enjoy seeing the beautifully decorated State Apartments of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, as you make your way to the Great Gallery to hear a wonderful concert of Christmas music.
READ MOREEdinburgh Quartet - St Cecilia’s – Concert 3
The Edinburgh Quartet presents the third concert of their series at St. Cecilia’s Hall on Tuesday 9th December.
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MAMMA MIA!
Don't miss MAMMA MIA! at the Edinburgh Playhouse from December 2025! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
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Phil Nichol - Trying My Best
Phil Nichol has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Catch him at The Stand Edinburgh on 9th December!
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Scottish Ensemble: Concerts by Candlelight
In the depths of winter warm your soul and explore a rich selection of music, which weaves between past and present with the Scottish Ensemble at Greyfriars Kirk!
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The Bootleg Beatles
Regarded the world over as being the Gold standard of Tribute, the Bootleg Beatles return to the Usher Hall this December for another nostalgic whirlwind trip through the sixties.
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Tuesday Night Live: Edinburgh Sketch Show
Hot on the heels of a sold-out summer show, the intrepid cinquo are back with an hour of all-new sketches to amaze and astound you at the Home Bar in Edinburgh on 9th December.
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Festive Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
In this workshop, run by Polymorphics, you'll delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create two pairs of colourful earrings with up to ten mixed shaped charms.
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Scottish Opera - Tchaikovsky’s Heroines & Heroes
For one night only on 10th December at Edinburgh's Usher Hall, enjoy a three for one operatic experience through Tchaikovsky.
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Sound Salon #3
Set in the intimate and warm acoustic of St Vincent’s chapel, Sound Salon's December concerts will be a violin/viola and cello duo with Justyna Jablonska and Emma Lloyd!
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4PLAY: 4 New Plays by 4 Scottish Playwrights
On the back of a successful Edinburgh Fringe Festival run with Mikey Burnett’s award winning Colours Run, 4PLAY brings you four starts to four new plays.
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Amadan & Mortair Kill the King
Amadan & Mortair Kill the King is a rollercoaster hour of non stop gags, Demonic Jesters and Crab Rangoon. Catch it at the Gilded Saloon on Thursday 11th December!
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Christmas Jumper Day
Wear your finest Christmas sweater and help The Three Sisters Edinburgh raise money for Save The Children UK!
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Geoffrey Chaucer’s Mediaeval Christmas Festivitye!
With an astonishing line-up of the finest in alternative comedy, John-Luke Roberts presents a night of festive carousing hosted by the “great poot” Geoffrey Chaucer!
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Les Misérables: A theatrical adaptation by Stéphanie Goud
Join us at the Institut français d'Écosse for a vibrant and heartfelt theatrical adaptation, directed by Stéphanie Goud and inspired by Victor Hugo’s timeless masterpiece “Les Misérables”!
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Luke Combs UK: The Christmas Country Hoe Down
Luke Combs UK, the worlds leading tribute to Luke Combs (endorsed by the man himself), is coming to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 11th December!
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Santa Lucia
Join us in store at IKEA Edinburgh on Thursday 11th December as we celebrate the Swedish tradition of Santa Lucia!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Gnarly Buttons
Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for a thrilling journey from the music of John Adams including hypnotic pulsations to red-hot emotion and vast cinematic soundscapes.
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Snow White comes to Summerhall
Edinburgh Acting School is thrilled to be bringing the first ever panto to Summerhall and it's Snow White like you have never seen it before!
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A Very Buble Christmas
Get into the Christmas spirit and prepare to be captivated by the fabulous talents of Michael Hastie, Scotland’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, with Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation!
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Absolute Bowie - Greatest Hits
Prepare to be taken from A to Z (Absolute Beginners to Ziggy!) with Stations to Station in between when Absolute Bowie return to The Liquid Room on Friday 12th December!
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Beginners Sewing Course XL
This 2-day introductory course, run by Artisan Stitch, is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
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Candlelight Original Sessions: Ella Eyre
Discover the music of Ella Eyre at Assembly Roxy under the gentle glow of candlelight on Friday 12th December!
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Christmas Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
Come along to discover the joy of working with this sustainable material while creating beautiful decorations that will sparkle throughout the holiday season. Perfect for Children age 8+.
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Festive Party Lunches
Whether it’s your office Christmas party or a festive get‑together, Apex Grassmarket brings together great food, fizz, and entertainment for an afternoon of unforgettable celebrations.
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PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) Christmas Special
PorkPie, Scotland’s 9-piece Ska Behemoth return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 12th December for this Christmas Special!
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Reggaeton Party
The UK's biggest Reggaeton Party returns to Edinburgh for our final party of 2025! Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton at La Belle Angele on Friday 12th December!
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RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Sinbad the Sailor
Edinburgh People's Theatre presents Sinbad the Sailor, a Traditional Pantomime by Alan P Frayn, at Church Hill Theatre this December!
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The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band - Christmas Special
The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, returns to La Belle Angele with a Christmas Special on Friday 12th December!
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TheGetDown#13
Luvin'Leith Events are delighted to present TheGetDown#13 with Neil Pierce - 2 spaces, 8 DJs all on one unforgettable Night!
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Whisky & Chocolate Tasting Event at The Eric Liddell Community
Join The Eric Liddell Community for a guided 5-dram whisky tasting experience, curated by Royal Mile Whiskies, and perfectly paired with fine chocolates on Friday 12th December!
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A Rudsambee Lunchtime Christmas
Enjoy a very Rudsambee Christmas selection of Choral arrangements from around the World for our Lunchtime concert at the lovely New Town Church on Saturday 13th December!
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Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 13th December.
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Annual Festive Studio Sample Sale
Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh for a special Sample Sale featuring Eco-Resin & Terrazzo Homeware and Eco-Resin Jewellery – each piece is unique and ready to find its new home.
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BSL Interpreted Tour: Royal Christmas Traditions
In this BSL guided festive tour, explore Royal Christmas traditions in the beautiful surroundings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Christmas Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 13th December for a fun festive activity for the whole family to enjoy!
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Christmas Concert from Bristo Community Concert Band
Join Bristo Community Concert Band for an uplifting evening of seasonal music, mulled wine and home baking at Craigsbank Church on Saturday 13th December!
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Christmas Decorations - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
In this workshop, participants of all ages and skill levels will learn how to work with eco-resin, mix pigments, and cast them into set of six stunning Christmas decorations.
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Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on Saturday, 13th December!
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Christmas Movies
This winter, step into our beautiful twinkling festive space and watch one of your favourite Christmas films here at Lost Shore!
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Community Carols at St Mary’s
Come and join us for carols at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 13th December! Followed by seasonal refreshments.
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Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas
Join us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.
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Dog-Friendly Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets reimagine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by adding a hilarious and heartfelt touch of Muppet magic in this Dog-Friendly screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th December!
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Family Christmas Star Paper Folding
Escape Christmas shopping mayhem and treat yourself to a few hours peacefully discovering the humble beauty of paper craft on this half day workshop with Lily Dickinson!
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Flamenco Dance Workshop
Join Alba Flamenca for these fab flamenco classes taught by a professional dancer coming from Spain! Give it a go & have fun!
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Fog Bandits
Fog Bandits are a band who have really started to grow in the last year, selling out headline shows. Don't miss them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 13th December!
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Jericho Hill - Johnny Cash Tribute
Scotland's very own Johnny Cash Tribute Jericho Hill are back to rock at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 13th December!
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Life Of A Ghost Hunter
How do real life ghost hunters hunt ghosts? Join Phantom Seekers Paranormal for a light hearted look at what goes into hunting ghosts, what we do and how we do it.
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Live At Christmas: with headliner Sam Campbell
The country’s best comedians are coming to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh for a spectacular all-star festive show on the 13th December!
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Massaoke: Christmas Live
MASSAOKE is the best night out you’ll ever have and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Saturday 13th December!
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Merry Cheesemas: Oh No That’s Not Your Cheese Again
Mark returns to where the cheese show began and ended The Banshee Labyrinth but its Christmas, he's going to be eating a lot of cheese anyway, so why not do it for your entertainment.
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Midwinter Protection Charms Workshop
Using herbs, roots, berries, charms and a dash of dark magic, you will learn something of the dark traditions of midwinter and create your own protection spell to take home.
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Misdi Morte’s Manajerie of Mayhems, Krampus Krismas
Come along to this alternative cabaret presenting local artists who love to express their weird 'n' wonderful talents at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
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Preserving for Christmas
Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
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Rhinestone Rodeo
Baby, lock the door and turn the lights down low... and join us for another Rhinestone Rodeo Country music celebration on Saturday 13th December!
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Simmerdim @ Music on the Mezzanine
Come along to the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome back Simmerdim, an Edinburgh based a Capella trio, on Saturday 13th December!
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Taylor Swift ERAS Tribute Concert
Katy Ellis a self Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see!
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Tell Me a Story for Christmas
Gather round the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Christmas tree for an hour of stories, songs and live harp music on 13th December!
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Enjoy a boxed selection of delicious treats to indulge in as you watch The Muppet Christmas Carol at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th December!
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Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral!
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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
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Aynsley Lister
Aynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh for his annual sell out December gig on the 14th!
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Breakfast with Santa
Make magical memories this Christmas with our Breakfast with Santa experience at Charwood, it's perfect for the whole family!
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Cara Dillon - Upon A Winter’s Night
Cara Dillon is set to embark on her much-loved Christmas tour, Upon A Winter’s Night with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!
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Flamenco Night Christmas Party by Tuflamenco
TuFlamenco is back with its traditional Christmas performance “Zambomba Flamenca” – an authentic flamenco Christmas party right in the heart of Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!
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Joe Sutherland: Miss World
Joe ‘could have been a dancer’ Sutherland is bravely talking about something that, until recently, he’s suffered in silence: being a total hunk!
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John Barrowman: Camp As Christmas
This Christmas, join John Barrowman at the Assembly Rooms for Camp As Christmas... a brand-new show bursting with festive favourites showstopping tunes and plenty of glitz!
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Jonathan Rippon’s Christmas Cabaret with The Cheeky Girls
Join Britain’s Got Talent star Jonathan Rippon for a fabulously festive evening packed with live cabaret, comedy, and plenty of Christmas sparkle at The Three Sisters Edinburgh on 14th December!
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Kids Christmas Party
Join us at The Tarbet on Sunday 14th December for a magical afternoon! Food, dancing, games, prizes, and even a visit from Santa!
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Laura Stevenson
Acclaimed New York singer-songrwiter Laura Stevenson will headline Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 14th December in support of her new album!
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Love Actually: The Film With Live Orchestra
Love Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to the Usher Hall this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!
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Midnight Solar Market - Winter
Edinburgh's gothic event is a safe inclusive space where you can shop our wonderful traders, grab a drink or catch performers!
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Robot Vacuum Fight Club (Festive Edition)
Form a team, select a knockoff Roomba, customise it, then pit it against a dozen rivals in a series of knockout competitions that test speed, agility and suction power.
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Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, Tom Stade, the legendary Canadian stand-up star, is back on the road with a brand-new show.
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Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division
Forty years on, you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act when they return to The Voodoo Rooms on 14th December!
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BetVictor Scottish Open Snooker
Snooker’s elite will return to the Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh in December for the BetVictor Scottish Open.
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Dr. Robert & Matt Deighton
Dr Robert (The Blow Monkeys) and Matt Deighton (Oasis / Mother Earth) will play The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Monday 15th December!
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Jennifer Walton
Jennifer Walton, a London-based producer, composer, and musician, has established herself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary electronic music.
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St Mary’s Music School Christmas Concert
Celebrate the festive season with an evening of beautiful music performed by the pupils of St Mary’s Music School at their much-loved annual Christmas Concert.
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The Cookbook Shop Festive Pop-up
The Cookbook Shop is a new, independent culinary bookshop coming to Edinburgh in 2026. Before we open, we'd like to welcome you to our festive pop-up event at Curioso on Leith Walk.
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The Spirit of Christmas - A New Beginning
The Usher Hall will once again glow with festive spirit as the creative powerhouse behind "A Christmas Wish" proudly presents "The Spirit of Christmas - A New Beginning!
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A Winter’s Night
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 16th December for a seasonal miscellany of stories, poetry, music, and readings from Yuletide and beyond!
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Aleister Crowley - The Beast, The Bard, The Brat
Wild rumours spread about Aleister Crowley throughout his eccentric life. Come along and hear about a side to the sorcerer that is seldom heard!
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Recitals for Wrigglers
This Christmas, join Recitals for Wrigglers in the Great Gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a festive concert specially created for babies and toddlers.
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A Candlelit Christmas Concert
Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, when they return to the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Wednesday 17th December!
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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
Fun for all the family is guaranteed in Dunedin Consort’s interactive, 45-minute Children’s Messiah - specially crafted with little ears in mind!
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Dunedin Consort: Messiah
There are few more uplifting ways to celebrate the festive season than to listed to the Dunedin Consort perfom Handel's Messiah!
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Step Into Christmas
This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!
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Unquiet Objects: Ghost Stories of M R James
In this unique dramatisation, Parrot Theatre Company bring to macabre life three powerful ghost stories of haunted artefacts, created by the master of the genre M.R. James.
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Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, when they bring their Candlelit Christmas concert to Stockbridge Parish Church on Thursday 18th December!
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Christmas with the Salvation Army
Come celebrate Christmas with the Salvation Army in St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, as we celebrate everything that makes Christmas so special.
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Megan Black + Nikhita + Corin
Catch Megan Black at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 18 December along with Nikhita and Corin!
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Robert Plant Presents Saving Grace Featuring Suzi Dian
Music legend Robert Plant is back and shaking things up, hitting the road with his band, Saving Grace and plays the Usher Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 18th December!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Matinee With Peter Whelan
Celebrate the full breadth of Mozart's musical glories at this sumptuous concert in the company of some passionate Mozartians.
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The Stand Christmas Special
Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!
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Boogie Wonderland
Boogie wonderland returns to La Belle Angele another night of dancing, grooving and sparkling on Friday 19th December!
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Carols by Candlelight
Join Opera Caledonia at Stockbridge Parish Church on 19th & 20th December for 'Carols by Candlelight', for a festive evening of entertainment complete with mince pies and mulled wine!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Jack Traynor, Viv Gee and Chris Forbes at Lauriston Hall on Friday 19th December!
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Dogma: Resurrected! + Recorded Q&A
Dogma: Resurrected! reintroduces the story of Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon), two banished angels who seek to exploit a theological loophole and return to Heaven.
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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook
Phil Cunningham returns to The Queen's Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook in December 2025!
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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman
Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Comedian Josie Long will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!
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Snowball 2025
Step into a world of dazzling glamour and unapologetic sass at Snowball 2025 in Reconnect Howden Park!
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Sophie McCartney - One Foot in The Rave
Due to phenomenal demand, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is extending her acclaimed 2025 ‘One Foot in the Rave’ tour and brings it to the Royal Lyceum Theatre on Friday 19th December!
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The Big Christmas Mad Friday Bash
Join us at The Tarbet on Friday 19th December for our Big Christmas Mad Friday Bash – all day long!
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The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Sam Offender
The UK's No1 Tribute To Gerry Cinnamon, The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience, comes to The Liquid Room on Friday 19th December with support from Sam Offender!
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The Monsters of Rock - Alive in 2025
Join Thunder Hammer as they present the Monsters of Rock LIVE. The greatest hits, by the greatest Rock and Metal bands from the 70's, 80's and 90's.
READ MOREThe Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Musselburgh
Follow the yellow brick road to the Musselburgh for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.
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Winter Solstice Sound Bath Meditation
Come and reconnect with your inner self and tap into living in balance with your body and the Earth's natural cycles at this Winter Solstice Sound Bath Meditation on 19th December!
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Badly Drawn Boy
Cult icon singer-songwriter, Badly Drawn Boy, brings his special 25th anniversary tour celebrating his groundbreaking album 'The Hour Of Bewilderbeast' to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 20th December!
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Big Country
Big Country return to the Liquid Room on Saturday 20th December for their only Edinburgh show of 2025 as part of their Eastworld UK tour!
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Brunch with Santa
On the 20th and 21st of December join us at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for Sunday brunch with Santa himself!
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Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks
discover the music of Christmas Movie Soundtracks at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Christmas Around the World
The Scottish Chamber Choir invites you to their Christmas Concert on Saturday, 20th December at St John's Church, Lothian Road!
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Christmas Party Night
Join us at Reconnect Howden Park on 20th December for an evening of pure Christmas fun!
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David Alnwick presents Charles Dickens’ The Signal-Man
This one-man performance of Dickens' gothic horror is preceded by a live performance demonstration of Victorian spiritualism.
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Decade Does... Divorced Dad Rock
Decade Does... Divorced Dad Rock, a club night for those lovers of dad rock, emo, pop punk & more!
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Decoding the Thoth Tarot
Learn the basics of the Thoth Tarot including meanings of the major arcana and basic spreads, as well as how it differs from the Rider Waite Smith system.
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Festive Karaoke
Warm up those vocals for The Tarbet's Festive Karaoke Night! Christmas tunes, seasonal drinks, and plenty of singalong fun from 8pm!
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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!
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Home Alone Screening + Tea & Festive Cakes
Home Alone, a Christmas classic, is screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 20th Decmeber including an extra treat - Tea & Festive Cakes!
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Join us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome the return of Edinburgh based Little Big Horns on Saturday 20th December!
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Macastory Presents: Cinderella
It’s time to shout “Oh yes it is!” because Macastory are bringing their Panto for wee ones and big ones back to the Scottish Storytelling Centre – and you’re invited!
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Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress
Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
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Tartan Tabletops Big Christmas Special
Deck the halls with big Nat 20s! Join the Tartan Tabletop gang for a festive D&D live-play show! Get your Christmas Jumpers at the ready...
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The Elf that wasn’t Elfing
Come along and join the festive fun and help Trixiebelle the Elf. She's just been promoted to Santa’s Workshop! The only problem is, she can’t quite get the hang of what she is supposed to do…
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The Holiday - Film with Live Orchestra
The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will return to the Usher Hall this festive season, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!
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The Secret Room
The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle is an unforgettable journey into history, wonder, and imagination.
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ABBA Christmas by Candlelight
Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join us for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live at the beautiful Assembly Rooms, by candlelight.
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BBC SSO 25-26: Christmas At The Movies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... and what better way to start your festive celebrations than with a concert of epic movie music on the weekend before Christmas.
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Breakfast with Santa
Create those special memories they’ll never forget this Christmas at Breakfast with Santa at Montpeliers on 21st and 22nd December!
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Christmas Quiz
It's quiz night with a Christmas twist at The Tarbet! Interactive fun, picture rounds, games & festive tunes - grab your team and get involved!
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Santa & Elf Dash 2025
Put on your Santa hat and join Blast Running for festive fun at the Santa & Elf Dash, set in the beautiful Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21st December!
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The Brotherhood of Astaroth
Take part in a dark magick initiation ritual, and learn the secrets of the teachings of Astaroth with magician Ash Pryce, all in the underground chamber of Scotland's most haunted pub.
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Weegie Hink Ae Adult Panto? Presents - The Wizard of Aw Naw...
Weegie Hink Ae That? And Gary Faulds return for another year of hilarious and completely uncensored panto comedy gold when they bring The Wizard Of Aw Naw to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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China Crisis
Don't miss China Crisis when they bring 'The Y Stop Now Tour' to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Monday 22nd December!
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Del Amitri
Del Amitri are excited to announce a pair of shows to close out the year which will include a night at the Usher Hall on Monday 22nd December!
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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests
Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!
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Nine Lessons and Carols
Join us for an evening of spectacular music, sung by the wonderful Choir of St Mary's Cathedral with brass ensemble, along with traditional readings for Christmas.
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Elephant Sessions
Elephant Sessions celebrate their 13th year as band in 2025 and play the Usher Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 23rd December!
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Midnight Mass
Join that tradition of Midnight Mass at St Mary's as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ, by candlelight and with music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
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Boxing Day Party
Still feeling festive? Join us Boxing Day for an all-day party with DJ and a touch of Karaoke from 7-11pm.
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Oldskool Reality Event IV: Mallorca Lee Tribute
Join us at The Mash House on 26th December for Oldskool Reality Event IV in honour of the late DJ/MC Mallorca Lee!
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Four Magicians
Four of Scotland’s leading magicians come together for an evening like no other — minds will be read, laws of nature will be defied, and dad jokes will be told.
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Hogmanay Specials
Get ready to wave goodbye to the old and start a fresh with some much need comedy at the Stand Edinburgh!
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Insane Christmas Magic
Insane Magic finally make their MagicFest debut, ending the year with a bang in a Christmas special packed with festive wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, and a sprinkle of fan-favourite classics!
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Making Magic workshop with Tim Licata
In this exciting hands-on workshop, young people aged 12+ will explore the world of card magic — not just the techniques, but the theatre behind it.
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Old Skool Days - Festive Special
Continue the festive fun with a day party fuelled by 90s & 00s bangers and Old Skool anthems, at Club Tropicana Edinburgh on Saturday 27th December!
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Richard Wiseman
Have you got what it takes to sit through the most tedious show ever and receive a certificate verifying your extraordinary willpower?
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Skerryvore
The multi award-winning trad-rock band Skerryvore bring their 20th Anniversary Winter Tour to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 27th December!
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The Postcards Twixtmas special
The Postcards are delighted to announce the 4th annual hosting of their very popular ‘Twixmas’ celebration show at La Belle Angele on Saturday 27th December!
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Tricky Ricky: Jingles All The Way
Back by popular demand! Scotland’s favourite trickster is jingling all the way into the festive season with a brand-new magic and comedy spectacular.
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G4 Christmas
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2025 with their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall in Sunday 28th December!
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Jamie Leonard: Wonder Boy
After a hugely successful 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run with five-star reviews, Jamie Leonard returns with his most exciting hour yet: Wonder Boy!
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Annasach Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House.
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Bad Manners & Max Splodge
Bad Manners are hitting the road in 2025, marking their 50th year of bringing infectious, high-energy two-tone ska to audiences around the world! Catch them at La Belle Angele on 29th December!
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!
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The Music of Zimmer vs Williams
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams.
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Ho-Ho-Hogmanay!
Don't miss HO-HO-HOGMANAY, hosted by Susie McCabe and featuring - Chris Macarthur-Boyd, Larry Dean and Ayo Adenekan at the Assembly Rooms!
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Night Afore Hoolie
Scottish folk rock stars Peat & Diesel are set to headline this year’s Night Afore Hoolie on 30th December 2025!
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The Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Warm-up Party
What better way to bring in the new year than with The Haggis Ceilidh Club's Hogmanay Ceilidh Warm-up at The Old Dr Bells Baths on 30th December!
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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Join in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!
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A Night of Ritual and Renewal
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at W Edinburgh with a ‘Night of Ritual and Renewal’– a spectacular dining experience with live entertainment and 360-degree views of Edinburgh!
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Bairns Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
Enjoy a special Bairn’s Hogmanay Ceilidh Club giving young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a huge family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun for all.
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Bongo’s Bingo’s Big Fat Bingo Of the Year
Diving into all the biggest memes, tunes and cultural moments from this year when Bongo’s Bingo hosts the Big Fat Bingo Of the Year!
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Boogie at the Bells
Get ready to ring in the New Year in unforgettable style at Boogie at the Bells, Scotland’s ultimate Hogmanay party at the iconic Scottish Gas Murrayfield!
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Edinburgh’ Hogmanay: Street Party Mega Silent Disco
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and Silent Adventures are delighted to present the return of the Silent Adventures Mega Silent Disco for this year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay!
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens
WET LEG are set to rock Edinburgh into 2026, ringing in the New Year at Concert in the Gardens!
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party
The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral
Come along to a festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles' Cathedral on 31st December!
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Hogmanay 2025: Party at The Pitt
Ring in the New Year the Pitt way! Join us for an epic Hogmanay celebration packed with street food feasts, incredible live music, ceilidh dancing, and a countdown to remember!
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Hogmanay at Club Tropicana Edinburgh - Retro NYE Party
Join hundreds of nostalgic revellers and step back in time this Hogmanay at Club Tropicana, Scotland's no1 retro club, for the ultimate retro New Year's Eve party!
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Hogmanay At Ghillie Dhu
Get set to celebrate Hogmanay the Ghillie way, with the famous Hogmanay Hoolie Ceilidh take over the stunning auditorium, followed by a DJ all the way through until 4pm!
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Hogmanay At the Three Sisters
Looking for New Years Eve plans? This Hogmanay, there’s only one place to party on the Cowgate – The Three Sisters!
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Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
The Hogmanay Ceilidh Club returns to the famous Assembly Rooms, with more live ceilidh action than ever before across two dancefloors, guaranteed to have you birlin’ through the bells!
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Hogmanay Ceilidh with HotScotch Ceilidh Band
A big ceilidh for a big night. Four and a half hours long, up to and after the bells, with HotScotch Ceilidh Band.
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Hogmanay Gala with the Rollin’ Drones at Village Edinburgh
Come along to The Village Hotel Edinburgh for a Hogmanay Gala with the 'Rollin' Drones', an energetic 6-piece bagpipe pop band, and a delicious 3-course Scottish set menu!
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Hogmanay Party
Get ready to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 with an unforgettable Hogmanay party at The Tarbet!
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Monster Masquerade Ball NYE
Join the Monster for his annual Monsters Masquerade Ball this Hogmanay at Frankenstein Pub!
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NYE Ceilidh @ ESF!
Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable Ceilidh Street Party at Edinburgh Street Food - a night of dancing, great food, and electric atmosphere under the neon lights!
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Sin City NYE - One Night in Vegas!
Join us at Le Monde for a night in Sin City, as vintage vegas comes to Le Monde this Hogmanay! With full venue decor, casino, performers and more...
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Stramash Hogmanay Party
Come along to Stramash Edinburgh's Hogmanay Party with live bands from 11.30pm until 5am!
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Haggis Ceilidhs are hosting two family hogmanay parties to give families and friends an opportunity to experience an interactive, fun, authentic and energetic ceilidh during the day!
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Bring in the New Year with the Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band at Edinburgh Corn Exchange!
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Celebrate your 2025 new years eve in style with one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands at The Old Dr Bells Baths!
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VEGAS! The Grand Hogmanay Ball
Say farewell to 2025, and welcome in 2026 at The Vegas Grand Hogmanay Ball in the Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh!
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Wonderland NYE
Join us at the Shanghai Nightclub for a night in Wonderland this NYE with full theme decor, live entertainment, performers & more!
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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:
East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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Wedding Appointment Day
Book Your Wedding Appointment for Sunday 19th October to view Dalmeny Park in all it's glory with a full Wedding set-up by JAM Events!
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Sleeping Beauty
Eastwood Entertainers return to Clarkston Hall this November with their production of Sleeping Beauty... a panto for all the family packed with fun and nonsense!
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?
Come along and fear from Jon Rogers, Cellardyke resident and Professor of Creative Technology, who has a vision of an internet that works for our community and nourishes us and our environment.
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KAOS Present: Sunshine on Leith
Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society are delighted to present the popular musical Sunshine on Leith at the Adam Smith Theatre in November!
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The Nutcracker
Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker and brings it to The Alhambra Theatre on Friday 24th October!
READ MOREEvents in Glasgow
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Legendary US trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals bring their worldwide tour to Glasgow's Saint Luke's on Sunday 30th November, in support of their new album 'A Matter of Time'!
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Lights of the North - Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Village Storytelling Centre's flagship storytelling night comes to the Scottish International Storytelling Festival and welcomes storytellers from across the world!
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The Sunday Blas Club - An Elevated Sunday Roast Served Family-style With Polish And Warmth
Join chef Darren Morton of Blas Dining for a very special Sunday Roast at Il Salotto in the heart of Merchant City!
READ MOREEvents in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Christmas Party Nights
Celebrate the festive season in style with friends, family, or colleagues. New Lanark Mill Hotel's Christmas Party Nights are the perfect way to make this holiday season unforgettable!
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The Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair
The annual Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair takes place at Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 15th November at Lanark Agricultural Centre!
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An Audience with Charlie Lawson
Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Tuesday 16th December!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Bold Girls
Sharply funny, moving, yet never shying from the harsh realities of life during the Troubles, Bold Girls is a celebration of women's strength under siege.
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WICKED Family Fun Day
Join Ingliston for a spellbinding experience where you'll meet your favourite characters from The Wizard of Oz at their WICKED Family Fun Day!
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Scotland’s Mental Health First Aider Training
This two-day training course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to support someone experiencing a mental health issue or illness and signpost them to the most appropriate help.
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Remembered: 80 years since the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In the 80th year since the bombing, the University of Stirling is hosting an exhibition from the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims.
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Dollar Festive Felting Wreath Workshop
Come along to Burnside Hall for a morning of festive fun as we create our own needle felted Santa gonks displayed in a festive themed wreath, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!
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Charity Card and Craft Sale
Come along to Dunblane's Annual Charity Christmas Card and Craft Sale, held on Saturday 1st November in the Victoria Halls!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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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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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience
Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!
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Kelburn Pumpkin Party
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October with thrilling activities for all ages!
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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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FREE Turntable Whiskies Tasting
Geraldo's in Largs are delighted to welcome Gordon Stevenson from Kilninian Spirits for a free in-store tasting of Turntable Whiskies, come and try some of their delicious award-winning drams!
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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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FREE RAER Spirits In-Store Tasting
Geraldo's are delighted to welcome RAER Spirits for an in-store tasting of their award-winning spirits on Saturday 25th October!
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A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature
Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!
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FREE Glengoyne Whisky Tasting
Geraldo's are delighted to welcome Robert from Ian Macleod Distillers, home of Glengoyne Whisky, for a tasting of some of Glengoyne's finest drams!
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Troon Round Table Fireworks
Troon Round Table's annual fireworks display will take place on Saturday 1st November!
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Kilwinning Community Fireworks
Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Wednesday 5th November!
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Ayr Rugby Club Fireworks Festival
Ayr's biggest and best Fireworks Festival is being held at Dam Park Stadium on Friday 7th November 2025!
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FREE Isle of Cumbrae Gin, Vodka and Whisky Tasting
Local favourites, the Isle of Cumbrae Distillers, are back at Geraldo's on Saturday 8th November for another fantastic in-store tasting!
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Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair
Enjoy a magical day browsing festive stalls, listening to live entertainment, visiting Santa and taking part in fundraising activities when Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair returns on November 15th!
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FREE Unkiltered Whisky Tasting
Geraldo's are delighted to welcome back the team from Unkiltered Spirits for a tasting of their incredible whiskies, including their two latest bottlings!
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Crosshouse Children’s Fund Christmas Fayre
Kickstart the festive season and experience a magical, family friendly day out at the Crosshouse Children's Fund Christmas Fayre!
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Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!
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FREE Lindores Whisky In-Store Tasting
As a pre-Christmas treat, Geraldo's are delighted to welcome John from Lindores Abbey for a free in-store tasting of some of their finest single malts!
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The Ayrshire Hospice Baubles & Bubbly Afternoon
Throw on your sparkliest outfit and prepare yourself for a fabulous afternoon of entertainment with the one and only Miss Sasha Blaze at The Ayrshire Hospice Baubles & Bubbly Afternoon!
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FREE Two Towns Down Beer Tasting
Geraldo's are delighted to welcome the award-winning beers from Two Towns Down Brewery to our shelves and to their barrel-top for an in-store tasting!
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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland
Geologist Luisa Hendry spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.
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Scottish Maritime Museum Winter Market
Come down and explore over 80 stalls over three days in November at the Scottish Maritime Museum's Winter Market... shop local by exploring a variety of small business and handmade goods!
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FREE Brave New Spirits Whisky Tasting
Join Marcos from Brave New Spirits in-store at Geraldo's on Saturday 29th November to learn more about their Whisky collection and have a taste!
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Christmas At Culzean
Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!
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Christmas Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Laura Quinn Goh, Joe Heenan and Chris Forbes at The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock on Thursday 11th December!
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Christmas at the Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea
Celebrate Christmas in festive elegance with a guided tour of the historic Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!
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