Dance Events in Edinburgh in October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Burly Ceilidh Club
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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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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Have fun learning Salsa!
Join OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!
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Ready to Dance Cuban Rueda
This 7-week course run by OnOne Salsa is perfect for dancers who want to start learning Rueda Casino in a fun & friendly way!
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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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Mary, Queen of Scots
With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!
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Bloom: Performance and Ceilidh
BLOOM, a dance performance and personal story from Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai, is taking place on 18th October at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, followed by a Ceilidh.
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Laldie Ceilidh Deluxe featuring The Big Shoogle
A Laldie Ceilidh is at the heart of a great Saturday night and this month we're dancing with live music from The Big Shoogle at the Assembly Roxy on 18th October!
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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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Ceilidh Supper Club
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish National Gallery with great food, great music, and great company, this is one Friday night you won’t want to miss!
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Breton Dance Workshop
Step into the lively world of Breton dance with BreizhAlba at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th October!
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet
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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Annasach’s Hallowe’en Ceilidh
Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our Hallowe'en Ceilidh from 8pm at The Counting House on Friday 31st October! All dances can be called so beginners welcome.
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Dead Man’s Disco
Don't miss The Tarbet Edinburgh's Halloween Dead Man’s Disco on 31st October. Prize for best costume, DJ and Party Games.
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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:
The Nutcracker
Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker and brings it to The Alhambra Theatre on Friday 24th October!
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Forgan’s Saturday Night Ceilidhs
Head to Forgan’s and experience one of our unforgettable Saturday night ceilidhs, just don’t forget your dancing shoes!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Take Me Somewhere
Take Me Somewhere is an international, biennial festival and year-round sector support organisation that exists to position Scotland as the place to create and see radical performance.
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Beginner Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, St Louis Shag and The Big Apple drop-in classes!
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Kings Theatre Glasgow in October!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Biggar Little Festival
One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!
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Young At Heart
These weekly one-hour workshops invite participants to explore movement and learn new dance moves in a fun, relaxed and social environment.
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Arlington
Arlington by Enda Walsh is a dark fable of surveillance, connection, and the power of imagination. Don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October!
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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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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!
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Lux Halloween Cabaret
Step right into the shadows and prepare for a night of spine-tingling seduction at LUX CABARET's Halloween Cabaret at The Bungalow Paisley on Sunday 26th October!
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