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Music Events in Edinburgh in April 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

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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One Day The Musical

26th February 2026 - 5th April 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.

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Dunedin Consort: Matthew Passion

2nd April 2026

Dunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Thursday 2nd April.

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Go Your Own Way

3rd April 2026

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms in April 2026!

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The High Life

7th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh featuring all four original cast members!

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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

14th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh!

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Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical

14th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

Grab your heels, pack the glitter, and get ready to Shake Your Groove Thing once again when Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!

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The Magic of Motown

15th April 2026

Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year when The Magic of Motown returns to the stage at the Usher Hall!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Bohemian Rhapsodies A Celebration of Czech Music

16th April 2026

Flamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.

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Big Girls Don’t Cry

17th April 2026

Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th April.

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Paul Carrack

19th April 2026

Paul Carrack, one of Britain's most cherished and distinctive voices, has announced a full UK tour for Spring 2026, with a date at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 19th April!

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The Battle

21st April 2026 - 25th April 2026

The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in April 2026.

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Jethro Tull

22nd April 2026

Join legendary prog-rock pioneers Jethro Tull as they return to UK stages with The Curiosity Tour 2026 – a sweeping celebration of their remarkable 58-year journey.

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours

23rd April 2026

Kaleidoscopic hues and big emotions sit side by side in this vibrant concert weaving together the Baroque era and the present day.

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RSNO 2025/26: Sir Stephen Hough Plays Rachmaninov

24th April 2026

Sparks will fly when Sir Stephen Hough and John Wilson come together with the RSNO to play Rachmaninov at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!

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The Skids

25th April 2026

Expect the classics, the energy, and the spirit of punk when The Skids bring 'The Absolute Game' tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April 2026!

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Diversity - Soul

26th April 2026

Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem

30th April 2026

Riccardo Minasi is joined by the excellent SCO Chorus and a brilliant line-up of vocal soloists for Mozart's Requiem.

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Music Events in East Renfrewshire

Music Events in Fife

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

The Elo Show - a Tribute To the Genius of Jeff Lynne

The Elo Show - a Tribute To the Genius of Jeff Lynne

1st April 2026

The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O are back on the road in 2026 with a stunning new stage production and bring it to the Alhambra Theatre on 1st April.

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Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

11th April 2026

Man in the Mirror is the must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it when it returns to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Saturday 11th April!

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The Provy Wummin

The Provy Wummin

11th April 2026

The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Lochgelly Centre on April 11th!

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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:

Yungblud

Yungblud

20th April 2026

Internationally acclaimed, multiple-award winning British musician Yungblud has announced a world tour, with headline dates across the UK including a night at the OVO Hydro Glasgow in April!

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The Skids

The Skids

24th April 2026

Expect the classics, the energy, and the spirit of punk when The Skids bring The Absolute Game tour to The Barrowlands on Friday 24th April 2026!

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Forever Jackson

Forever Jackson

19th April 2026

With world-class musicians, choreography and an electrifying stage production, strap yourself in for the ultimate celebration of the 'King of Pop' at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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Music Events in Lanarkshire

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:

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood

29th April 2026

Craig Revel Horwood is a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during this Fab-U-Lous night!

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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

23rd April 2026

Coming to Beacon Arts Centre in April, this stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!

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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

30th April 2026

From the producers of That'll Be The Day, Walk Right Back tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in April!

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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:

The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

19th April 2026

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns to The Albert Halls in Stirling with its 20th Anniversary Tour!

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Luke Combs UK

Luke Combs UK

9th April 2026

Luke Combs UK, the world's leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs, has announced a show at The Albert Halls Stirling on Thursday 9th April.

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
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Escape The Past
MNB
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Reconnect Howden Park!
Summer Market at Lind & Lime Gin Distillery
Support The Makers will be popping up once again at the beautiful Lind and Lime for the summer edition of our joyful Makers Market on Saturday 28th June!
An Evening with Carlo Rovelli
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics with an evening of science, art and music on Tuesday 23rd September at McEwan Hall!
Brian Cox - It’s All About Me!
In his first ever one man show, It’s All About Me!, Brian Cox takes us from the backstreets of Dundee to starring in Hollywood blockbusters, a journey full of laughter and pathos!
Adult and Child Crochet Workshop
This workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall is a great way for kids to get started with a creative and mindful hobby, crocheting!

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