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Events in Edinburgh

Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

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

Selected dates between 25th May 2023 - 25th April 2024

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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Kids Multi Activities Sessions

9th January 2024 - 14th April 2024
Edinburgh East

Check out these kids multi activity sessions at Little Plaza in Edinburgh city centre!

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Quadrille Course Winter Term 2024

Selected dates between 9th January 2024 - 19th March 2024

Come and learn Quadrilles and Baroque Dance with Talitha MacKenzie, a teacher of Historical Dance & Dance Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Dance Scottish! Children’s Dance Classes on Saturday mornings

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 23rd March 2024

The RSCDS Edinburgh young dancers classes offer children the chance to enjoy Scottish country dancing and ceilidh music in a fun environment!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Selected dates between 16th January 2024 - 9th July 2024

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

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 Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 19th January 2024 - 12th July 2024

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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Flamenco Noche

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 27th April 2024

Join the Alba Flamenca Penya for a show full of fiery intensity and joyful celebration in our beautiful and intimate ‘tablao’!

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Groove Back Dance Class

Selected dates between 21st January 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Join Pirita Tuisku for these weekly Groove Back Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios at St. Margaret's House from Sunday 21st January!

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Flamenco Rhythmic Hand-Clapping & Body Percussion

23rd January 2024 - 26th March 2024

This is an essential Rhythm Course for ALL levels Flamenco Students (Guitar, Dance, Singing, Percussion) run by TuFlamenco on Tuesdays.

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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 27th January 2024 - 29th June 2024

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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Tiny Toes Dance Class for 2-4 year olds

17th February 2024 - 23rd March 2024

Theiya Arts are holding a Tiny Toes Dance Class for 2-4 year olds at the North Merchiston Club on Saturdays from 17th February for 6 weeks!

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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 24th February 2024 - 20th July 2024

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper.

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6 week Salsa Beginners Course with Onone Salsa

11th March 2024 - 15th April 2024

Join OnOne Salsa for these 6 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 11th March at The Mash House!

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SIAF HOLI 2024

24th March 2024

Join the Scottish Indian Arts Forum for Holi 2024 at Saughton Park Bandstand on Sunday 24th March!

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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

Selected dates between 29th March 2024 - 27th September 2024

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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Workshop: Pretty Woman The Musical

6th April 2024

Join Drama Studio Scotland for their first-ever Touring Talent Workshop, offering a unique experience for current and aspiring performers to delve into the world of musical theatre.

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Veil Fans Workshop

Selected dates between 12th April 2024 - 18th May 2024

Learn all the techniques and secrets to creating your own fan veil performance at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

14th April 2024

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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Flamenco Tablao Concert by TuFlamenco

20th April 2024

Attention all flamenco enthusiasts! TuFlamenco are bringing back the Flamenco Tablao on Saturday 20th April at the St Brides Centre.

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Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo

21st April 2024

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

2nd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh

12th May 2024

Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th May!

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

18th May 2024

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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Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ Battle

26th May 2024

Join us this May as we bring Breakin’ back to Dance Base with the Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ tournament, hosted by Lee Crosby, aka DunLee!

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Nadiya & Kai: Behind The Magic

4th June 2024

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

18th June 2024

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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TuFlamenco Festival 4th Edition: Annual Student Showcase 2024

22nd June 2024

Watch Flamenco in Scotland shine when the 4th Edition of the TuFlamenco Festival 'Student Showcase' takes place at the St Brides Centre in Edinburgh on Saturday 22nd June!

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Anton & Giovanni - Together

7th July 2024

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

16th July 2024 - 18th July 2024

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

30th July 2024

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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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

2nd August 2024 - 26th August 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

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Edinburgh International Festival

2nd August 2024 - 25th August 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.

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A Chorus Line

24th September 2024 - 28th September 2024

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

1st October 2024 - 5th October 2024

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

18th October 2024 - 19th October 2024

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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Christmas with Anton Du Beke

27th November 2024

Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!

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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker

8th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

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Riverdance

10th 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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Dance Events in East Renfrewshire

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Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle

Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle

1st June 2024

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 Royal Ballet - MacMillan Celebrated

Live Cinema Screening: The Royal Ballet - MacMillan Celebrated

9th April 2024

The Royal Ballet celebrates the breadth of Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan's one-act ballets, Danses Concertantes, Different Drummer and Requiem with a screening at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Encore Cinema Screening: Swan Lake

Encore Cinema Screening: Swan Lake

28th April 2024

Don't miss a special performance of Swan Lake, the best-known and most-loved classical ballet, at a special screening 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:

Christmas with Anton Du Beke

Christmas with Anton Du Beke

24th November 2024

Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas 2024 with his brand new show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!

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Langtoun Jazz Festival 2024 presents That Swing Sensation Tea Dance Band celebrating 80th Anniversary of DDay

Langtoun Jazz Festival 2024 presents That Swing Sensation Tea Dance Band celebrating 80th Anniversary of DDay

2nd June 2024

6th June marks the 80th Anniversary of DDay so why not join us to commemorate it with dancing to the fabulous sounds of Scotland's big 9-piece tea dance band Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation!

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Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

13th April 2024

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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Dance Events in Glasgow

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

Kontemporary Korea: A Double Bill of K:Dance

Kontemporary Korea: A Double Bill of K:Dance

16th May 2024

Kontemporary Korea is a double bill of K:Dance at Tramway featuring Sung Im Her and Melancholy Dance Company!

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Andalucia - Flamenco

Andalucia - Flamenco

19th May 2024

The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents its long-awaited 2nd production Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra!

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Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance

Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance

10th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Seize your chance to see the world's most famous ice dancing duo, Torvill & Dean perform together on ice at the OVO Hydro, before they retire from skating for good!

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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:

Just Perform

Just Perform

8th April 2024 - 10th April 2024

Join Arkeen Theatre Company for Just Perform, a Street Dance, Vocals Recording Session and acting workshop with one of Scotland's leading Theatre and Screen actresses Louise McCarthy!

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All Our Yesterdays

All Our Yesterdays

21st May 2024

Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May!

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Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 26th May 2024

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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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:

Paisley Highlanders Monthly Ceilidh

Paisley Highlanders Monthly Ceilidh

Selected dates between 14th October 2023 - 11th May 2024

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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Paisley International Tango Festival

Paisley International Tango Festival

29th March 2024 - 31st March 2024

Paisley International Tango Festival returns to the heart of historic Paisley for three days between the 29th and 31st March!

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All Our Yesterdays

All Our Yesterdays

11th April 2024

Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at the Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 11th April!

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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:

Dirty Dancing Tribute Night

Dirty Dancing Tribute Night

11th May 2024

Get ready to have the time of your life on 11th May at Stirling Court Hotel's Dirty Dancing Tribute!

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Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

31st December 2023 - 31st December 2024

Step into 2024 in style with the fabulous Burns Brother Ceilidh Band at Gartmore’s sensational foot stomping interactive Hogmanay Ceilidh!

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Back To Nevermore Party with Cloud Nine Events

Back To Nevermore Party with Cloud Nine Events

14th September 2024

Cloud Nine Events brings the Back To Nevermore Party to Dobbie Hall, Larbert on Saturday 14th September!

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