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Music Events in Edinburgh on 18 October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

And Finally - Phil Collins

18th October 2025

A high energy show packed full of hits including, In The Air Tonight, Another Day In Paradise and Sussudio along with a visible touch of Genesis.

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Country Days

Selected dates between 23rd August 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Join us at Club Tropicana Edinburgh for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

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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Laldie Ceilidh Deluxe featuring The Big Shoogle

18th October 2025

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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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

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Mary, Queen of Scots

16th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

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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New Model Army

18th October 2025

Storming through their fifth decade and touring their sixteenth studio album 'Unbroken', Bradford's New Model Army will headline the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 18th October!

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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston

18th October 2025

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a date at the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th October.

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Royal Mile International Piano Series

6th October 2025 - 20th July 2026

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!

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Saturday Music Classes

4th October 2025 - 13th December 2025

Is your child interested in learning an instrument? Then come along to these Saturday classes for ages 10 and 11 at St Mary's Music School Edinburgh!

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Scots Music Group Classes

2nd September 2025 - 26th November 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join the Scots Music Group for their new session of classes in traditional music taking place on various dates and venues through September to November!

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Techno at the Top

18th October 2025

Come along to Room At The Top in Bathgate for a massive techno night on Saturday 18th October, featuring Gary Beck, VALHALLA & OSHY 303!

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The Freddie and Queen Experience

18th October 2025

The Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands who are internationally and critically acclaimed, don't miss them at Howden Park Centre!

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The Real People

18th October 2025

Don't miss The Real People, pioneers of the 90's Brit pop movement, when they play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!

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Transcendence

18th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Join us Saturday 18th October at the iconic Liquid Room for a dragtastic takeover featuring Drag Race UK royalty Banksie, Black Peppa and Lill!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending

18th October 2025

London Concertante brings Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles Cathedral.

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Ziggy Alberts

18th October 2025

Australian singer/songwriter, Ziggy Alberts, brings his UK and Ireland Tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!

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Music Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

GHA RFC x Cash For Kids - Fundraising Lunch

GHA RFC x Cash For Kids - Fundraising Lunch

18th October 2025

GHA Rugby Club are hosting their first ever Cash for Kids Fundraising Lunch on Saturday 18th October, get your tickets and be part of something special!

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Music Events in Fife

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

Thank You for the Music

Thank You for the Music

18th October 2025

Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline in a production like no other!

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Just Beatles

Just Beatles

17th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Scotland’s critically acclaimed Just Beatles, make a welcome return to the The Byre Theatre in October to give us a concert of pure Beatles nostalgia, expertly performed.

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Forgan’s Saturday Night Ceilidhs

Forgan’s Saturday Night Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 5th July 2025 - 29th November 2025

Head to Forgan’s and experience one of our unforgettable Saturday night ceilidhs, just don’t forget your dancing shoes!

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Music Events in Glasgow

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

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

13th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 14th February 2026

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Merchants House of Glasgow!

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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

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Music Events in Lanarkshire

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

Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

28th June 2025 - 19th October 2025

Come hear the memories of local musicians, see costumes, photos and records through the decades or even just come for a boogie at the Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire exhibition!

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Biggar Little Festival

Biggar Little Festival

17th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Pop Princesses - World Tour

Pop Princesses - World Tour

18th October 2025

The four fabulous Fairy Tale Princesses are back, and this time they are on their first World Tour, come and join them at Lanark Memorial Hall for this epic around-the-globe show!

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Music Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Paisley Abbey Lunchtime Concerts

Paisley Abbey Lunchtime Concerts

Selected dates between 20th September 2025 - 13th December 2025

Throughout the year Paisley Abbey hosts a varied programme of Lunchtime Concerts by local musicians, singers and choral groups.

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

18th October 2025

The Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust is proud once again to host the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland at this annual charity concert.

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Music Events in Stirling

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

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

27th January 2025 - 8th December 2025

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!

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Stirling University Choir: Handel Messiah & Rutter Requiem rehearsals and concert

Stirling University Choir: Handel Messiah & Rutter Requiem rehearsals and concert

15th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Stirling University Choir invites you to join in rehearsing, then performing Handel's Messiah (Part 1) and Rutter's Requiem. Rehearsals are held on campus on Monday evenings.

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Back to the 80’s

Back to the 80’s

18th October 2025

Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa on Saturday 18th Ocotber for a night of Retro Music and 80s Nostalgia with Fizz on arrival and a three course dinner!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Murrayfield Experience
Edinburgh Street Historians
Fayre Play
Children's Classic Concerts
Hilton Glasgow
TGC Leisure
Wonder & Co
Escape The Past
Murrayfield Experience
Headline PR
Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
Murrayfield Experience
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Dusherra 2025
Dusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on Saturday 4th October at the top of Calton Hill.
War Horse
The National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse returns to the Festival Theatre in October 2025!
Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
Come and Try Orienteering at Easter Craiglockhart Hill
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering, afternoon on Saturday 11th October at Easter Craiglockhart Hill.
David Attenborough’s Ocean In Concert
Ocean in Concert takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

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