Dance events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Burly Ceilidh Club
We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!
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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
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Art Walk Porty
This year’s Art Walk Porty Festival is a special one with the theme 'ShowGround', a performance-rich programme celebrating 10 years of the festival.
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Old Skool Days
Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!
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2 Free Salsa Taster Classes with Onone Salsa
Curious about salsa? Then Onone Salsa is running a special Salsa TASTER for complete beginners at The Mash House on Monday 8th September!
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Reggaeton Autumn Workshop : Edinburgh
Are you ready to feel the rhythm, embrace the groove, and dive into the vibrant world of Reggaeton? Then join Pirita for this workshop on Saturday 13th September!
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Scottish Dance Theatre: Ray
This autumn Scottish Dance Theatre brings you back Ray, Meytal Blanaru’s mesmerising creation venturing on a quest for a deep, collective, shared physical experience.
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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Mary, Queen of Scots
With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet
After its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025 and brings it to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh.
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Annasach’s Hallowe’en Ceilidh
Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our Hallowe'en Ceilidh from 8pm at The Counting House on Friday 31st October! All dances can be called so beginners welcome.
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Innovations
Innovations returns to the Scottish capital this November with an international programme of work from choreographers and dance artists!
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Tumbling Lassie Ball
The Tumbling Lassie Ball returns for 2025 - join us on Saturday 8th November at Prestonfield, Edinburgh!
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Art of Andalucia - Flamenco Dance
Following the success of his first two productions, Daniel Martinez returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh with a new show that places flamenco dance at the forefront.
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Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas when he returns his show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
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Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 13th December.
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Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker In Havana
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta’s brand-new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto the Festival Theatre stage on 3rd & 4th February!
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Vincente Simone - Tango Passions
Don't miss Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone when he brings ‘Tango Passions’ to Reconnect Howden Park in February!
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Varna International Ballet - Cinderella
With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale, springs to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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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!
READ MOREDiversity - Soul
Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!
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Star Struck
Prepare to be transported into a glamorous world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align when Scottish Ballet bring Starstruck to the Festival Theatre in May!
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns to Edinburgh in the summer of 2026 as part of a new UK tour to mark the production's 30th Anniversary!
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Dance Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - La Fille Mal Gardée
65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardée. Don't miss this screening at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 5th November!
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Giselle
Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright's atmospheric and bewitching production. Watch a screening of Giselle at Eastwood Park Theatre on Tuesday 3rd March!
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Woolf Works
Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s experimental ballet triptych inspired by the genre-defying works and writings of Virginia Woolf, set to an original score by Max Richter.
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Kai Widdrington - Evolution
Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences in Fife when he brings his highly anticipated 2026 dance tour, Evolution, to the Adam Smith Theatre!
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Crown Ballet Presents Swan Lake
After last year's successful tour, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake!
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Vincent Simone: Tango Passions
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2025 and 2026 with ‘Tango Passions’ and brings it to the Adam Smith Theatre on 7th February!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Art of Andalucia - Flamenco Dance
Immerse yourself in this vibrant celebration of Andalucian culture and let the spirit of flamenco envelop you in a unique and unforgettable experience!
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Cowboy Stripshow
Saddle up for the cheekiest cabaret in town as Maggie's Rock 'N' Rodeo presents the Cowboy Stripshow!
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Diversity - Soul
Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the King's Theatre Glasgow in April 2026!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Arlington
Arlington by Enda Walsh is a dark fable of surveillance, connection, and the power of imagination. Don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October!
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Cinema Live: Giselle
Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright's atmospheric and bewitching production. Watch a screening of Giselle at Airdrie Town Hall on Tuesday 3rd March!
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Cinema Live: La Fille Mal Gardée
65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardée. Don't miss this screening at Airdrie Town Hall Cinema in November!
READ MOREDance Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Line Dancing in Paisley with Maggie and The Jaybees Band
Line dance is coming to Paisley! Enjoy an evening of country music by The Jaybees Band and line dancing lessons by Maggie at Venue Paisley on Friday 17th October!
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Bloom
Blending traditional step dance, video projection and live music BLOOM is a story about people and place, community and change, and the joy of dance!
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Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Crown Ballet return to Beacon Arts Centre in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
READ MOREDance Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Christmas Ceilidh
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for a night of festive fun at the Bo’ness Town Hall on Saturday, 13th December!
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Christmas Party Night at Stirling Court Hotel
Celebrate the festive season with friends and colleagues at Stirling Court Hotel's legendary Christmas Party Nights!
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Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel
Welcome the New Year in sparkling style with Stirling Court Hotel's Hogmanay Party and Stay Package!
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