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Events in Edinburgh on 02 May 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

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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Elkie Brooks - Long Farewell Tour

2nd May 2026

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her ‘Long Farewell Tour’ and brings it to the Usher Hall on 2nd May 2026!

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Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

2nd May 2026

Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

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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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

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

1st August 2025 - 30th August 2026

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 East Renfrewshire

Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Kelty Musical Association: Come From Away

Kelty Musical Association: Come From Away

28th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Kelty Musical Association bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to Carnegie Hall!

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LiveWire - The AC/DC Show

LiveWire - The AC/DC Show

2nd May 2026

Don't miss LiveWire, the hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, when they return to Rothes Halls on 2nd May!

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Eilidh MacLeod Tartan and Tiaras Ball

Eilidh MacLeod Tartan and Tiaras Ball

2nd May 2026

The Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust Annual Charity Ball is being held at DoubleTree By Hilton, Glasgow on Saturday 2nd May!

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Madama Butterfly - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera

Madama Butterfly - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera

2nd May 2026

Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall featuring The Ukrainian Opera!

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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

27th September 2025 - 11th May 2026

Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood

2nd May 2026

The Town House Hamilton has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Saturday 2nd May for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Popular Events

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.
The Pitt and Sarah/Shaun Present: The Bluebells, James Emmanuel and Special Guests
The Pitt & Sarah/Shaun proudly present In Silence Love Speaks Loudest, an unforgettable night filled with good music and great vibes on Friday 12th September!
Open Rehearsal for the Chapter House Singers
Curious about singing in a choir? Then come along to our Open Rehearsal on Wednesday 25th September at Walpole Hall and see what Chapter House Singers is all about!
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!
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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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall