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Dance events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 31st May 2025

All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

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Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 8th November 2025

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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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

11th January 2025 - 14th June 2025

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 Greenbank Church Hall!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 4th July 2025

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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Groove Back & Reggaeton Saturday Dance Classes

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 31st May 2025

Ready to reignite your passion for dance? The Groove Back and Reggaeton Saturday classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!

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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

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

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

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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Disco Days Edinburgh

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 19th July 2025

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

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5 week April Salsa Beginners Course

28th April 2025 - 26th May 2025

Ready to take your first steps into the exciting world of Salsa Then join OnOne Salsa's for the last Salsa Beginners Course before Summer!

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Ballet BC

23rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Canada’s leading contemporary dance company make their highly anticipated return, taking on Crystal Pite and Johan Inger.

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ABBA Duo Tribute Night

24th May 2025

Join us at Murrayfield Hotel on Saturday 24th May for a show-stopping tribute night that will have you singing and dancing all night long!

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Tablao Flamenco by Tu Flamenco

25th May 2025

Tu Flamenco proudly returns with its acclaimed traditional flamenco show, Tablao, at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 25th May!

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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

Selected dates between 30th May 2025 - 26th July 2025

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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Balkanarama’s 18th Birthday Bash

31st May 2025

Join us at La Belle Angele on 31st May for the birthday edition of infamous Hot Balkan Instrumental Orgy! The UK's oldest night of balkan/gypsy/klezmer music turns 18.

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Dancing Among The Stars

1st June 2025

Join the Nu Moves Dance Studio, Livingston, for a celebration of dance that will make you feel like you're dancing among the stars!

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The Diamond of Edinburgh - A Regency Ball

5th June 2025

Girls Who Walk Edinburgh will be stepping back in time at the Voodoo Rooms on June 5th for a night you don't want to miss.

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Bal Baroque

7th June 2025

Step back in time and enjoy dances from the time of Louis XIV & Charles II at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 7th June!

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Reggaeton Summer Groove Workshop

7th June 2025

Whether you’re new to dancing or already experience, these workshops on 7th June are all about shaking, grooving, and connecting with like-mind passion movers!

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Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet

10th June 2025 - 14th June 2025

Prepare to be blown away as the power of dance brings a whole new dimension to the raw energy and emotion of one of the UK’s most iconic rock albums!

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Kai Widdrington - Evolution - CANCELLED

15th June 2025

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences in Edinburgh when he brings his highly anticipated 2025 dance tour, Evolution, to the Usher Hall!

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The Haggis Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 19th June 2025 - 21st August 2025

One of Edinburgh's best nights out! Come join The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band's monthly ceilidh at Old Dr Bells Baths!

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A Ceilidh for David

21st June 2025

Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Saturday 21st June for a special midsummer night to celebrate David Campbell - an outstanding figure in Scottish and international storytelling.

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Rambert: KISMET

3rd July 2025 - 5th July 2025

The Festival Theatre is delighted to present this double bill in association with Rambert and to host the World Premiere of Gallery of Consequence!

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Anton & Giovanni - Together Again

12th July 2025

The nation's favourite dancing double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, will bring their brand new show, Together Again, to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on Saturday 12th July!

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

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Lola: A Flamenco Love Story

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Lola is a vibrant new dance musical fusing passionate contemporary flamenco with the rousing rhythms of Latin pop and jazz. Catch it at the EICC as part of the Fringe!

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Edinburgh International Festival

1st August 2025 - 24th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.

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Edinburgh International Festival: The Dan Daw Show

2nd August 2025 - 4th August 2025

This daring International Festival debut fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against the disabling forces of society.

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Edinburgh International Festival: Breaking Bach

20th August 2025

Discover Johann Sebastian Bach from a fresh perspective in this world premiere where classical music meets hip hop and contemporary dance!

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Edinburgh International Festival: Figures in Extinction

22nd August 2025 - 24th August 2025

Dance and theatre legends Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney unite with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) to confront the climate crisis through spellbinding movement and sound.

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Riverdance

9th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

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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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet

30th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

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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Art of Andalucia - Flamenco Dance

19th November 2025

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

25th November 2025

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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Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker In Havana

3rd February 2026 - 4th February 2026

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

5th February 2026

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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Diversity - Soul

26th April 2026

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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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

16th July 2026 - 19th July 2026

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:

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

22nd May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Dance Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Vincent Simone: Tango Passions

Vincent Simone: Tango Passions

7th February 2026

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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Crown Ballet Presents Swan Lake

Crown Ballet Presents Swan Lake

2nd October 2025

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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Disco for Grown Ups

Disco for Grown Ups

23rd May 2025

Don't miss a great night our when The legendary Disco for Grown Ups 70s, 80s and 90s disco party comes to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline on Friday 23rd May!

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Dance Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Scottish Ballet presents Wee Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet presents Wee Nutcracker

12th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Enchanting characters are performed by Scottish Ballet's dancers in the Wee Nutcracker, a specially adapted version of the beloved festive ballet at Tramway!

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Hoolie In The Hydro

Hoolie In The Hydro

13th December 2025

Don't miss a massive evening of entertainment when Hoolie In The Hydro returns with an all-star line-up featuring some of the top names on the Scottish music scene on Saturday 13th December!

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Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

3rd January 2026 - 17th January 2026

Scottish Ballet's spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow, after its sell-out tour in 2022!

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Dance Events in Lanarkshire

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

Wee Man

Wee Man

31st May 2025

Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning Barrowland Ballet, don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 31st May!

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The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works

The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works

22nd May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema!

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The Ladyboys of Bangkok

The Ladyboys of Bangkok

26th June 2025

The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to Lanark Memorial Hall with a sensationally glamorous new show, a must-see new production for 2025 packed with fun filled comedy and outrageous cheekiness!

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Dance Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Maggie’s Line Dance Class

Maggie’s Line Dance Class

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Come on your own or with friends for these line dancing classes with Maggie at Gallowhill Community Centre on Wednesday evenings!

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Wee Man

Wee Man

13th June 2025

Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning Barrowland Ballet, don't miss it at Johnstone Town Hall on Friday 13th June!

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My Friend Selkie

My Friend Selkie

14th June 2025

My Friend Selkie is a heart-warming tale of friendship told by dancers, Niamh O'Loughlin and Laura Booth, and original live music by Quee MacArthur!

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Dance Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Christmas Ceilidh

Christmas Ceilidh

13th December 2025

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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Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel

Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel

31st December 2025

Welcome the New Year in sparkling style with Stirling Court Hotel's Hogmanay Party and Stay Package!

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80’s Horror Halloween

80’s Horror Halloween

1st November 2025

Join us at Stirling Court Hotel on Saturday 1st November for our 80's Horror Halloween Disco!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Open Mic at Scotland’s Largest Nuclear Bunker
Barnton Bunker's amazing volunteers Rue and Spencer are back with another Open Mic Night in Edinburgh’s secret nuclear bunker!
Campfire Country Music Festival
Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!
Iced Coffee Tumbler Printing Workshop
Unleash your creativity and design your very own custom iced coffee tumbler in Blooming Creative's relaxed and fun workshop on 19th June at Art and Vintage!
New Town Ghost Walk
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a journey across Edinburgh's haunted New Town on Saturday 24th May!
Monty Franklin - Is That Your Mate
After sell out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh on 14th September!

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