Events in Edinburgh on 08 October 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
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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Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)
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
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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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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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 Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
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 Steamie
Step inside a 1950s Glasgow washhouse on Hogmanay, where the water's hot and the gossips even hotter when Tony Roper's classic play The Steamie comes to The King's Theatre Edinburgh!
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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:
Guided Walks Of The Old Course
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter
Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!
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Waitress
Treat yourself to a 'slice of five-star musical pie' (The Times) as the hit musical comedy Waitress comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow for one week only!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Board Games Sessions
Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Harvies Bar and play board games with some like minded individuals!
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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:
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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