Events in Edinburgh on 18 April 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Dear Library
To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
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Desperados
Desperados deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles!
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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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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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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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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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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh!
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Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical
Grab your heels, pack the glitter, and get ready to Shake Your Groove Thing once again when Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!
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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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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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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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The Biba Story: 1964–1975
The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.
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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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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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Events in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Big Girls Don’t Cry
Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Happy Mondays
Happy Mondays have announced a massive headline tour including three nights at The Barrowlands on the 16th, 17th and 18th April featuring very special guests The Farm and North Side!
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CASH (Johnny Cash Tribute)
GS Promotions bring Johnny Cash Tribute, CASH, to The Garage Glasgow, complete with full live band, on Saturday 18th April!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
K-Pop Forever!
Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert coming to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 18th April!
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Paradise Found
Paradise Found delivers a two hour high octane tribute performance to Meat Loaf featuring an electrifying all star headline band, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th April!
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The Utterly Revolting Science Show
Expect enormous bottoms, edible fireworks, burp machines and the world's loudest fart when The Utterly Revolting Science Show comes to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 18th April!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Fraser John Lindsay’s Blues Incentive
Local guitarist Fraser John Lindsay and his amazing melting pot of top musicians return to play Paisley Arts Centre with electrifying Australian-born singer Charlotte Marshall!
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Paisley Abbey Lunchtime Concerts
Throughout the year Paisley Abbey hosts a varied programme of Lunchtime Concerts by local musicians, singers and choral groups.
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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
There’s A Snake In My School
A ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams.
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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