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Events in Edinburgh on 03 October 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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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

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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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs

23rd January 2026 - 21st December 2026

Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).

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Emergence

1st October 2026 - 3rd October 2026

Returning to Scotland for the first time in ten years, this bold piece showcases the explosive physicality and artistry of Scottish Ballet.

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Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)

25th November 2025 - 25th November 2026

Hays Community Hub is excited to launch a brand-new learning opportunity designed to support you every step of the way.

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Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in

20th November 2025 - 20th November 2026

Interested in volunteering? Them come along to Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in day on Thursday 20th November - we’d love to welcome you to the team!

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Legally Blonde

29th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

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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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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Monster Cabaret

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 5th December 2026

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

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

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 Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

2nd October 2026 - 18th October 2026

This visceral production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie looks head on at our enduring moral fascination with such a beguiling and dangerous character.

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The Undertones

3rd October 2026

Don't miss legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones when they return to headline Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 3rd October as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour!

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Wallace

30th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

Forget the Braveheart clichés... this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth!

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Walter Trout

3rd October 2026

Witness a true icon in his element when Walter Trout returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd October!

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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:

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

3rd October 2026

Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 3rd October!

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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:

Guided Walks Of The Old Course

Guided Walks Of The Old Course

15th March 2026 - 31st October 2026

Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.

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KMSC Bikes Final Round ft. Jock Taylor Race

KMSC Bikes Final Round ft. Jock Taylor Race

3rd October 2026 - 4th October 2026

The 2026 KMSC Championship reaches its high-octane finale at Knockhill as the clockwise circuit hosts a weekend packed with speed, skill and show-stopping racing.

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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:

SIX

SIX

29th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales! Catch Six The Musical when it returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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David Essex

David Essex

3rd October 2026

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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Events in Lanarkshire

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

The Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover Detective

The Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover Detective

3rd October 2026

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime at Cumbernauld Theatre as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld.

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

STIPE - The Best of REM

STIPE - The Best of REM

3rd October 2026

NNE proudly presents STIPE, the definitive tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock music - R.E.M, at the Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 3rd October!

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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

20th October 2025 - 20th October 2035

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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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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Events in Other Areas

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WST
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Popular Events

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!
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.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert with the RSNO
Experience Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban like never before as the Scottish National Orchestra brings John Williams’ spellbinding score to life live in concert at Edinburgh Castle!
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!
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!

Popular Listings

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