Events in Edinburgh in October 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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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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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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Legally Blonde
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
Celebrate 20 years of an epic journey that defined a generation, as long-time fans and newcomers alike experience Avatar: The Last Airbender like never before at the Usher Hall on 6th October 2026!
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Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour
After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!
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The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout return to La Belle Angele on Friday 9th October 2026!
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Flora, Fauna & Fabric, Where Art Meets Fashion!
Scottish artists/designers Adrienne Kerr and Elizabeth Martin unite their shared love of nature, storytelling, and textile in this exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery!
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Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts
Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs when Rachel Fairburn brings her show Vexy Beasts to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Hue and Cry
80s icons Hue and Cry have announced a series of Scottish dates as part of their UK tour for 2026, with special guests Roachford, including a date at the Usher Hall on 24th October!
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Dirty Dancing
Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, Dirty Dancing comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2026 as part of a UK and Irish tour!
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Jack Carroll: The Fall Guy
Join Jack Carroll at The Stand Edinburgh as he expertly examines subjects that can make us feel awkward, within the safe confines of his northern charm!
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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:
Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox
Best known as the lead vocalist of pop duo Go West, Peter Cox will look back on his stellar career that spanned four decades when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 16th October!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling At The Moon
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd brings his new show to the Adam Smith Theatre in October 2026!
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Cirque De Celine
Immerse yourself in a dazzling symphony of acrobats and aerialists as they dance to the rhythm of Celine Dion's biggest hits at Rothes Halls on Saturday 10th October 2026!
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MOVICALS: A Movie Musical Extravaganza
Step into the spotlight and get ready for an unforgettable night of live entertainment with MOVICALS – the ultimate movie musical experience!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
David Essex
Singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with his 2026 tour Thanks for the Memories... a celebration of his monumental career!
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Tenement Trail
Scotland's Tenement Trail is THE music lover's festival, boasting the best emerging talent plus much-loved artists and will return on Saturday 10th October!
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Psychic Sally
The nation's favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally's show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Seven Witches of Torryburn
The Seven Witches of Torryburn is a powerful and moving theatre production that uncovers the untold stories of the innocent women persecuted during the Scottish Witch Trials!
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Dire Streets
Dire Streets will bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands when they come to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 23rd October 2026!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Hang on to your seats as Top Secret transform Beacon Arts Centre into a real life science laboratory, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science!
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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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Women In Rock
Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Beacon Arts Centre and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Macrobert Arts Centre!
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Introduction to Glass Fusing with Una Galbraith
Discover the captivating art of glass fusing in this hands-on workshop suitable for beginners and more experienced participants at Mosaic & Glass!
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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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