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Music Events in Edinburgh in October 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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Legally Blonde

29th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

6th October 2026

Celebrate 20 years of an epic journey that defined a generation, as long-time fans and newcomers alike experience Avatar: The Last Airbender like never before at the Usher Hall on 6th October 2026!

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The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute

9th October 2026

The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout return to La Belle Angele on Friday 9th October 2026!

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Dirty Dancing

27th October 2026 - 31st October 2026

Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, Dirty Dancing comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2026 as part of a UK and Irish tour!

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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:

Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox

Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox

16th October 2026

Best known as the lead vocalist of pop duo Go West, Peter Cox will look back on his stellar career that spanned four decades when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 16th October!

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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:

MOVICALS: A Movie Musical Extravaganza

MOVICALS: A Movie Musical Extravaganza

10th October 2026

Step into the spotlight and get ready for an unforgettable night of live entertainment with MOVICALS – the ultimate movie musical experience!

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Cirque De Celine

Cirque De Celine

10th October 2026

Immerse yourself in a dazzling symphony of acrobats and aerialists as they dance to the rhythm of Celine Dion's biggest hits at Rothes Halls on Saturday 10th October 2026!

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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:

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

18th October 2026

Steve Hackett brings the very best Genesis from throughout his career with this awe-inspiring band, along with a selection of classic material from his many solo albums to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

13th October 2026 - 17th October 2026

Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, Dirty Dancing returns to The King's Theatre Glasgow in October 2026 as part of a UK and Irish tour!

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The World of Hans Zimmer

The World of Hans Zimmer

6th October 2026

Powerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. Experience The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension when it comes to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 6th October 2026!

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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:

Dire Streets

Dire Streets

23rd October 2026

Dire Streets will bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands when they come to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 23rd October 2026!

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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:

Women In Rock

Women In Rock

2nd October 2026

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Beacon Arts Centre and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

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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:

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

9th October 2026

Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On comes to The Albert Halls, Stirling on 9th October!

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Murrayfield Experience
Edinburgh Street Historians
Renfrewshire Council
Murrayfield Experience
Wonder & Co
Fayre Play

Sponsored Links

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

Popular Events

The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!
The Wiggles will bring their most magical live show experience to date, the Tree of Wisdom Spectacular, to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Monday 6th April!
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.
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!
Magical Patterns: Family Craft Day
Step into a world of colour, creativity and imagination at Dovecot and enjoy a visit to IKEA: Magical Patterns during our Autumn drop-in Family Craft event on 13th October!

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