Dance events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Dance events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
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The White Heather Ceilidh Club
Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs 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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Edinburgh 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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Groove Back Dance Class
Dive into Afro-Fusion, Soca, Jazz, Street dances, different Latin styles, Musical dances and many more with Pirita Tuisku at Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House!
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Reggaeton Dance Class
Join Pirita Tuisku for these Reggaeton Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House from 12th November!
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Dance Base Christmas Show
Dance Base is delighted to bring back the legendary Christmas Show. Enjoy an evening of live dance performances!
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Sin Fin Bachata Festival
The SIN FIN Bachata Festival brings together all the different styles and kinds of Bachata and it's coming to Edinburgh in December!
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Scots Music Group Ceilidh with the Robert Fish Band
All welcome to SMG's fabulous fundraising ceilidh on 16th December at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Dancing in a Winter Wonderland
Strictly legends Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec are back with another hugely entertaining festive song and dance extravaganza for 2023. Catch them at the Usher Hall on 17th December!
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Festive Charity Ball in aid of CHAS & St Columba’s Hospice
Come and join us on 29th December at Norton House Hotel for a night of fun, dancing, singing, magic mirrors and of course raising money for our charities CHAS and St Columba’s Hospice.
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Hogmanay at The Three Sisters
Bring in the bells in style this year at The Three Sisters with live entertainment all day from 10am - 5am!
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Sprogmanay – Family Ceilidh
Come join the party at the Sprogmanay Family Ceilidh, an afternoon of ceilidh dancing and fun on New Year’s Day hosted by the incredible Fruin Ceilidh Band.
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Scottish Ballet’s Cinders!
Scottish Ballet’s festive favourite returns for the winter season with a new name, glittering new designs, including a stunning art-nouveau-inspired set, and a charming twist to the tale.
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Varna International Ballet - Sleeping Beauty
Every child’s favourite fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime 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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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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Annasach’s Burns Night Ceilidh
Annasach Ceilidh Band are delighted to invite you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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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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Burns Night Ceilidh
Celebrate Burns Night with a family friendly ceilidh in Ratho Church Hall on Saturday 27th January, dancing to HotScotch Ceilidh Band!
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On Before - Carlos Acosta
World favourite dancer Carlos Acosta brings his 'On Before' dance show to the Festival Theatre on 16th & 17th February.
READ MOREGiovanni: Let Me Entertain You
Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 with his brand new live tour 'Let Me Entertain You' which he'll bring to the Usher Hall on Sunday 14th April!
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Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo
Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 21st April!
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Scottish Ballet: Swan Lake
Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable Swan Lake, when it finally returning to Scotland in 2024 after its sell-out 2016 debut!
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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 2024!
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Nadiya & Kai: Behind The Magic
Following their critically acclaimed debut tour, Nadiya and Kai are back with their brand new show Behind the Magic! Don't miss it at the Festival Theatre on Tuesday 4th June!
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Ballet Black: Heroes
Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black return to the Festival Theatre with a new double bill, Ballet Black: Heroes.
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Anton & Giovanni - Together
After the hugely successful Him and Me Tour, the nation's favourite double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are back with their brand new live tour - Together!
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse in July!
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Ireland The Show
Ireland the Show will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!
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A Chorus Line
Celebrate the lives of theatre’s unsung heroes, as they tell searing stories of ambition, shattered hopes, and what it really costs to follow your dreams.
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Rambert’s Peaky Blinders
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to Edinburgh, capturing the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack!
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Qudus Onikeku/The Q Dance Company - Re:incarnation
An ode to the richness of Nigerian culture, this dance, music, fashion and visual art creation showcases the depth of ancient Yoruba philosophy mixed with Nigerian youth culture.
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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:
Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle
The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale
Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!
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Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera’s 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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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Hogmanay Party
This Hogmanay, why not feast and dance your way into 2024 at Pratis Barns? Bring your family and friends to celebrate, let go of 2023 and welcome in with open arms 2024.
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Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You
Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour 'Let Me Entertain You' and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre on 13th April!
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Children’s Christmas Party
Enjoy a festive buffet and Christmas Disco with The Grinch & Santa at The Inn at Charlestown on 22nd December!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Scottish Ballet - The Nutcracker
Scottish Ballet's much-loved production of The Nutcracker returns! Catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in December 2024!
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Edward Scissorhands
Matthew Bourne's magical dance production of the classic Tim Burton movie Edward Scissorhands is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in May!
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The Ladyboys of Bangkok
Funnier, cheekier and as glamorous as ever, The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 28th July as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet's revival of Ivanov and Wright's The Nutcracker brings a fairytale winter to Lanternhouse Cinema on Tuesday 12th December!
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Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale
Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!
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The Royal Ballet: Manon
Don't miss The Royal Ballet's passionate revival of Macmillan's Manon at this special screening at Lanternhouse Cinema!
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:
Paisley Highlanders Monthly Ceilidh
Take part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Highlanders' Monthly Ceilidh!
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Beginners Cuban Salsa Course
Whether you are an experienced dancer or feel you have two left feet, join Buddie Salsa for their Beginners Cuban Salsa Course either in Johnstone or Paisley!
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Family Hogmanay Ceilidh
Come and welcome in the New Year at Paisley Salvation Army's traditional Family Hogmanay Ceilidh!
READ MOREDance Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Ecstatic Embodiment - Ecstatic Dance Gathering
Ecstatic Embodiment dance gatherings invite a space to unleash joy, freedom, and express yourself with Ecstatic Dance! Join us at St Ninians Old Paris Church in Stirling!
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Monthly Tea Dance with Lunch, Music and Dancing
Join Stirling4Community at their Monthly Tea Dance with live music, a delicious light lunch and dancing (if you'd like to)!
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Cluaran School of Highland Dance
Cluaran School of Highland Dance Stirling is holding Highland Dance classes for children ages 3 years upwards both beginners and experienced.
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