Dance events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Historical Georgian Dance Classes
Join the Edinburgh Quadrille Society and learn dances from the Jane Austen / Bridgerton era at Institut français d'Écosse!
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Ceilidh Tea Dances
Dance away the afternoon, and enjoy good company at these Ceilidh Tea Dances held in Marchmont St. Giles on Thursday afternoons!
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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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Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!
Join us in upstairs in our IKEA restaurant for a holly jolly good time this Winter season! Bring the whole family in for a night full of festive fun, laughter and creativity.
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Beyond the Rubble: Steps of Hope
Join human rights organisation Amos Trust at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a powerful night of music, dance, poetry, film and conversation that celebrates Palestinian culture and resilience.
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Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 7th December at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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KPOP Christmas with RUMI!
Don’t miss this unforgettable event with RUMI — where K-pop meets Christmas magic - at Wallyford Learning Campus on 7th December!
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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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Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band
Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on Saturday, 13th December!
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Flamenco Dance Workshop
Join Alba Flamenca for these fab flamenco classes taught by a professional dancer coming from Spain! Give it a go & have fun!
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Flamenco Night Christmas Party by Tuflamenco
TuFlamenco is back with its traditional Christmas performance “Zambomba Flamenca” – an authentic flamenco Christmas party right in the heart of Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!
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Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress
Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
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Annasach Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House.
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The Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Warm-up Party
What better way to bring in the new year than with The Haggis Ceilidh Club's Hogmanay Ceilidh Warm-up at The Old Dr Bells Baths on 30th December!
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Bairns Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
Enjoy a special Bairn’s Hogmanay Ceilidh Club giving young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a huge family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun for all.
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Hogmanay 2025: Party at The Pitt
Ring in the New Year the Pitt way! Join us for an epic Hogmanay celebration packed with street food feasts, incredible live music, ceilidh dancing, and a countdown to remember!
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Hogmanay At Ghillie Dhu
Get set to celebrate Hogmanay the Ghillie way, with the famous Hogmanay Hoolie Ceilidh take over the stunning auditorium, followed by a DJ all the way through until 4pm!
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Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
The Hogmanay Ceilidh Club returns to the famous Assembly Rooms, with more live ceilidh action than ever before across two dancefloors, guaranteed to have you birlin’ through the bells!
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Hogmanay Ceilidh with HotScotch Ceilidh Band
A big ceilidh for a big night. Four and a half hours long, up to and after the bells, with HotScotch Ceilidh Band.
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Monster Masquerade Ball NYE
Join the Monster for his annual Monsters Masquerade Ball this Hogmanay at Frankenstein Pub!
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NYE Ceilidh @ ESF!
Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable Ceilidh Street Party at Edinburgh Street Food - a night of dancing, great food, and electric atmosphere under the neon lights!
READ MOREThe Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Family Party
Haggis Ceilidhs are hosting two family hogmanay parties to give families and friends an opportunity to experience an interactive, fun, authentic and energetic ceilidh during the day!
READ MOREThe Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Party at Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Bring in the New Year with the Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band at Edinburgh Corn Exchange!
READ MOREThe Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Party at The Old Dr Bells Baths
Celebrate your 2025 new years eve in style with one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands at The Old Dr Bells Baths!
READ MOREEdinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
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Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh
Enjoy a night like no other in the beautiful setting of the National Museum of Scotland at night as the fantastic Jacobites Ceilidh Band bring the Grand Gallery to life!
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Portobello Grand Ceilidh
Welcome to the Porty Town Hall Grand Fundraising Ceilidh! Join us for a fantastic night dancing to Bella McNab’s Ceilidh Band. Together we can laugh, dance and raise funds to support our local hall.
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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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The Kindred Club
The Kindred Club is a new dementia-friendly social group in Leith, created to bring people together through music, dance, conversation and connection.
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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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The Gaze – you, me, us and them
The Gaze - you, me, us and them is a unique event combines an interactive film installation with a powerful live solo performance, accompanied by live music from Ankna Arockiam!
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K-pop Demon Hunta’z Live
K-pop Demon Hunta’z Live is a high-energy, concert-style performance that blends K-pop inspired dance, live audience interaction, and theatrical flair.
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Project Kuyenda Charity Gala
The third Project Kuyenda Charity Gala is taking place on Saturday 28 March at the prestigious 5-star Prestonfield House, filled with elegance, excitement, fine dining and top notch entertainment!
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Three60 World’s Evolution
World’s Evolution is more than a dance show — it’s a journey, following the story of humanity — our growth, our struggles, and our shared future.
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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!
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Aljaž & Janette - Let’s Face The Music & Dance
Join Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through music history including the work of Cole Porter, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin, David Foster and many more music greats!
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Diversity - 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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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 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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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to the Festival Theatre on 16th & 17th June!
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Ballet Black at 25
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a much-anticipated return to the Festival Theatre on Friday 19th June!
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A Home For Hamish
Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.
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Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova
Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring to Edinburgh in July 2026.
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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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Edinburgh International Festival: Mere Mortals
San Francisco Ballet presents a provocative myth for the AI age, in their futuristic retelling of Pandora’s Box at Edinburgh Playhouse.
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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:
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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Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!
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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!
READ MOREDance Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Disco for Grown Ups
Rescheduled! Don't miss a great night our when The legendary Disco for Grown Ups 70s, 80s and 90s disco party returns to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline on Friday 22nd May!
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Ruby Sippers
Step into a world of magic, music, and movement as the Sarah Hendry School of Dance proudly presents Ruby Sippers at Rothes Halls on 31st January!
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Anstruther Harbour Festival
The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glitter and Glow
Glitter and Glow is not your just your average Christmas cabaret- it's a dazzling night of empowerment, elegance, and just the right amount of extravagance!
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Bahookie - Rock Ceilidh
After the huge success of previous shows, Oran Mor Glasgow are delighted to welcome Bahookie back to the venue for another Rock Ceilidh on Tuesday 30th December!
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Cowboy Stripshow
Saddle up for the cheekiest cabaret in town as Maggie's Rock 'N' Rodeo presents the Cowboy Stripshow!
READ MOREDance Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh
Enjoy a traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh at Cumbernauld New Town Hall and welcome in the new year in style!
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Cinema: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!
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Cinema Live: 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.
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:
Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance
The Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance, featuring all types of social dancing, is held every Tuesday at Ralston Community Centre in Paisley!
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World’s Evolution by THREE60
Brought to life by THREE60, a fearless collective reshaping the dance scene in Scotland and beyond, this show invites you to feel, reflect, and imagine a freer, more united future.
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Christmas Cabaret Extravaganza
Step into a glittering world of holiday magic with the Christmas Cabaret Extravaganza, where festive cheer meets dazzling entertainment!
READ MOREDance Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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Festive Disco Night
Stirling Court Hotel is delighted to offer guests a more casual party night experience in our sister club Venue, situated in the grounds of the University of Stirling.
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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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