Dance Events in Edinburgh in August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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The Haggis Ceilidh Club
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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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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Grand Cafe Ceilidh
Come along for our Ceilidh Night at The Grand Cafe every Saturday from 10pm until late throughout the summer!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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
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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Because You Never Asked
Returning to the Fringe from Montréal acclaimed company, We All Fall Down Interdisciplinary Creations, presents Because You Never Asked in the intimate surroundings of Summerhall’s Main Hall.
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Edinburgh International Festival
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
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: The Ceilidh Sessions
Gather with friends and family at Princes Street Gardens for this lively celebration of music and dance, where Scottish tradition meets Baroque flair!
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Ceilidh At The Speakeasy
Join a fun and family-friendly ceilidh, with live and lively traditional Scottish music and dancing, at The Speakeasy in The Royal Scots Club this August!
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The White Heather Club Fringe Ceilidh
Join the White Heather Club for the 2025 Fringe Ceilidh and enjoy an evening of Scottish country dancing, music & friendship, only at Bonnie & Wild!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Breaking Bach
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
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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Dance Events in East Renfrewshire
Dance Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Celtic Cabaret
Enjoy a celebration of Celtic music and dance in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation for MND at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Saturday 2 August!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Mantra Dance
Join the Krishna Community at Unitarian House on the first Friday each month for their Mantra Dance sessions!
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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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Weekly Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Lindyhoppers hold weekly drop-in Beginners & Improvers Swing Dance Classes at Sloans Ballroom in Glasgow City Centre!
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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
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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Johnstone Town Hall Tea Dance
Back by popular demand, OneRen and Johnstone Town Hall will be hosting Mr John Findlay for some winter tea dances!
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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 Saturday 9th August!
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