Music Events in Edinburgh in October 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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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).
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Legally Blonde
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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The Undertones
Don't miss legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones when they return to headline Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 3rd October as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour!
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Walter Trout
Witness a true icon in his element when Walter Trout returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd October!
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Vonda Shepard
Vonda Shepard comes to Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms to play a set of greatest hits and favourites from her many albums!
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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
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
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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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of The Worlds' - LIVE! The Concert Experience comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 10th October!
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John Barrowman is back with his brand new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals, don't miss him at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh!
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Jersey Boys
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back round the UK and stops off at Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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Northern Live - Do I Love You
Northern Live - Do I Love You is a fantastic Northern Soul show featuring an 11-piece live band... don't miss it when it comes to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 17th October!
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Starsailor
Enjoy a career-spanning set in recognition of their two-and-a-half decades together when Starsailor play the Usher Hall on Saturday 17th October!
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The Shamrocks
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to Edinburgh's Usher Hall as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour!
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Graham Gouldman & Heart Full of Songs
Graham Gouldman will perform hits, like I'm Not in Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets and many more when he comes with Heart Full of Songs to The Pleasance Theatre on Friday 23rd October!
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The Macc Lads
Punk degenerates The Macc Lads are hitting the stage at La Belle Angele on 23rd October 2026!
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Toto the Ninja Cat
Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry!
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Hue and Cry
80s icons Hue and Cry have announced a series of Scottish dates as part of their UK tour for 2026, with special guests Roachford, including a date at the Usher Hall on 24th October!
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Dire Streets
Dire Streets will bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands when they come to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 25th October!
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Dirty Dancing
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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Rollers Forever
Rollers Forever, the smash-hit tartan-clad musical celebrating the music, memories and passionate fandom of the Bay City Rollers comes to Edinburgh's King's Theatre in October!
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Black Stone Cherry
Hailing from Kentucky, Black Stone Cherry return to the UK with their special ‘An Evening With’ shows, including a date at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 30th October!
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One Night In Nashville
One Night In Nashville, featuring Maria Jordan, the UK's one and only down-town Nashville and honky-tonk experience, is coming to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 30th 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:
Oh What A Night!
Oh What A Night! at Eastwood Park Theatre will take you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!
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Superstar - A Musical Evening with Ben Forster
In this intimate show at Eastwood Park Theatre, Ben Forster will sing the hit songs that made him a star – as well as sharing captivating stories about his life in the limelight!
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Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox
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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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
MOVICALS: A Movie Musical Extravaganza
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
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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Kerry Ellis - Rock Anthems
In this new show, Kerry Ellis will explore her love of Rock Anthems as she pays homage to Queen, Meatloaf, Bonnie Tyler and the other rock legends who inspired her.
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Brandi Carlile
Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile returns to Glasgow on Monday 19th October when she brings The Human Tour to the OVO Hydro!
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Warren Zeiders
Rising country singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders has announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 11th October as part of his 2026 World Tour!
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The Australian Pink Floyd
The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 31st October as part of their Happiest Days Of Our Lives tour!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
John Barrowman: My Life in Musicals
John Barrowman is back with his brand new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals, don't miss him at Lanark Memorial Hall in October!
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Witch Hunt
Inspired by Shakespeare's tragedy, Witch Hunt is an exciting new musical which tells the untold story of Macbeth's three witches. Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 16th October!
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An Evening with Tom Meighan
A must-attend event for any true music fan... expect powerful, stripped-back performances of iconic anthems when Airdrie Town Hall presents An Evening with Tom Meighan on Friday 30th October!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Live Music Fridays
Join us at Harvies on Glasgow Road, Paisley every Friday night for free live music!
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The Beat ft. Ranking Jnr
The Beat ft. Ranking Jnr will bring their high-energy performance of the band's classic songs to The Bungalow, Paisley on Saturday 24th October!
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Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening with The ‘Voice’
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Russell Watson, one of the world's most captivating performers, at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 31st October!
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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
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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Russell Watson - An Intimate Evening with The ‘Voice’
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Russell Watson, one of the world’s most captivating performers, at The Albert Halls on 29th October!
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Karaoke
Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!
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