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Lgbtq+ Events in Edinburgh in August 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Shell

1st August 2025 - 24th August 2025

Shell is an awe-inspiring solo show that cracks open questions about gender, anatomy, and desire, with the help of a sex-ed-obsessed hockey player and a powerful, otherworldly Peanut.

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Big Gay Afterparty

Selected dates between 2nd August 2025 - 15th August 2025

Award-winning queer cabaret icon and performance tour-de-force Aidan Sadler is set to stage the best ever LGBTQIA+ party at the Edinburgh Fringe at Big Gay Afterparty!

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The Green Knight (But It’s Gay)

13th August 2025 - 24th August 2025

Experience this fantastical, fabulous Arthurian retelling from award-winning theatre-maker Niall Moorjani at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of the Fringe!

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All Mouth: Queer Comedy

14th August 2025

Glasgow's favourite queer comedy show is coming to Monkey Barrel for ​a one-off late-night 2025 ​Edinburgh Fringe Special!

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Lgbtq+ Events in East Renfrewshire

Lgbtq+ Events in Fife

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

We’ll Go Down in History: LGBTQIA+ Football Documentary + Q&A

We’ll Go Down in History: LGBTQIA+ Football Documentary + Q&A

15th August 2025

Filmed over two years, this is the story of TRUK United, a grassroots, proudly trans football club formed in January 2021. Catch it at the Adam Smith Theatre on 15th August!

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Lgbtq+ Events in Glasgow

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

The Late Show

The Late Show

Selected dates between 3rd August 2025 - 31st August 2025

Sunday at The Riding Room... get on down to your favourite Joint on The Corner from 9pm for some glitz and glam – and some devilish cocktails too!

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Showstopper Saturday

Showstopper Saturday

9th August 2025

With vintage charm, cheeky charisma, and a voice that could melt your martini, Violet Duff serves up a night of laughter, glamour, and classic cabaret with a twist at Riding Room!

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Cabariot

Cabariot

8th August 2025

Cabariot at Riding Room promises a night of vintage glamour, daring artistry, and unapologetic allure that promises to thrill, tease, and mesmerize.

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Lgbtq+ Events in Lanarkshire

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

Pride South Lanarkshire

Pride South Lanarkshire

2nd August 2025

Returning for 2025, Pride South Lanarkshire will be a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture taking place in Hamilton Town Centre on Saturday 2nd August!

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Pride Cumbernauld

Pride Cumbernauld

16th August 2025

Whether you're part of the Pride community or an ally who believes LOVE IS LOVE, come and celebrate at Pride Cumbernauld on Saturday 16th August in Palacerigg Country Park!

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Summerfest Hamilton

Summerfest Hamilton

7th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025

The heart of Hamilton will come alive this July for the very first SummerFest Hamilton, promising a vibrant, month-long celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

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Lgbtq+ Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Lgbtq+ Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Wonder & Co
Escape The Past
Tea Green
The Ivy
Escape The Past
Paisley First
Arc Inspirations
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Great Run Company
Fayre Play
Cancer Research UK
Red String Agency
Open Pass Scotland
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Jive Aces: Feelin’ Happy show
The internationally acclaimed Jive Aces, renowned for their high-energy performances and feel-good vibes, are bringing their sensational new show, "Feelin' Happy” to The Edinburgh Fringe!
Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Inverleith Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe
This August, Nick Ullett gets set to perform The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe to new audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Chickens Painting Party at Brew Dog Dog House
Join The Paint Club on 7th October as we painting 3 quirky and colourful chickens this month!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall