Music Events in Edinburgh in April 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
Live Music at The Botanist
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
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
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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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Don't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 2nd April!
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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday, April 3rd!
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Go Your Own Way
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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Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero
Don't miss Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero, two of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill, at La Belle Angele on Saturday April 4th!
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The High Life
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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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with an epic, new 90-minute concert, infusing iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy!
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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
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
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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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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Bowie Experience
Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Bohemian Rhapsodies A Celebration of Czech Music
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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Foldings and Whirlings
The Singers from Dunedin Consort perform acappella with a programme of songs from the Renaissance to present day.
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Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling returns in 2026 for another punk-rock extravaganza, this time over 2 stages at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th April!
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Cast, The La’s, and Me
Don't miss an intimate evening with singer/songwriter John Power at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 26th April!
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Diversity - Soul
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
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
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Magic Flute
Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 26th April!
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Craig Revel Horwood
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Thursday 30th April for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Provy Wummin
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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Taylor Mania
Don't miss this award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time!
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The Provy Wummin
The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Adam Smith Theatre on April 10th!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Bon Jovi Experience
The Bon Jovi Experience is back for 2025! Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey when the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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RSNO 2025/26: Orchestral Qawwali Project
The Orchestral Qawwali Project joins the musicians of the RSNO and RSNO Chorus for a special one-off show!
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RSNO 2025/26: Sir Stephen Hough Plays Rachmaninov
Sparks will fly when Sir Stephen Hough and John Wilson come together with the RSNO to play Rachmaninov at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cinema Live: Siegfried
Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky return for the triumphant third chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle. Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Tuesday 31st March and Sunday 5th April!
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Cinema Live: The Magic Flute
Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Airdrie Town Hall on Tuesday 21st and Sunday 26th April!
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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 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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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story
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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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection
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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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me
Liverpool singer-songwriter John Power will explore his extraordinary career in this acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful Britpop years!
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Luke Combs UK
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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The Magic of Motown
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns to The Albert Halls in Stirling with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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