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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 08 May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Bedroom Farce

8th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

The Edinburgh Makars bring Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy 'Bedroom Farce' to Church Hill Theatre from 8th to 10th May!

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China Crisis

8th May 2025

China Crisis will return to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 8th May to o celebrate the ruby anniversary of their watershed classic 1985 release 'Flaunt the Imperfection'!

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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief

Selected dates between 31st October 2024 - 31st July 2025

Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!

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CVC

8th May 2025

CVC, or Church Village Collective in full, bring their 'Blink Of An Eye' Tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 8th May!

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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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Ellie Beaton

8th May 2025

Enjoy an hour in the company of Ellie Beaton, this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner, at the Traverse Theatre on 8th May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hearth Fire Sessions

8th May 2025

Welcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Seckou Keita

8th May 2025

Enjoy uplifting and contemplative music from Seckou Keita, a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians!

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Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill

8th May 2025 - 9th May 2025

Award winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns the Institut Francais on 8th & 9th May to celebrate European Day!

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Galactic Carnival Edinburgh

2nd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Get ready, Edinburgh! A brand-new, out-of-this-world experience is arriving this spring as Galactic Carnival Edinburgh makes its debut at West Side Plaza, Wester Hailes, from 2nd May to 25th May!

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Jesus Christ Superstar

7th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

Catch this amateur production of Jesus Christ Superstar from Southern Light when it comes to the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh in May!

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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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Matt Price: Raging Bill

8th May 2025

This is a very funny show about getting back up when life has hit you hard. Years later and having been through some ups and downs, Matt Price learns something about himself that you’ll not forget!

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!

25th April 2025 - 14th June 2025

Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!

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Paul Currie - Dada Dojpo (WIP)

8th May 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Irish award winning cult comedian Paul Currie tries to make sense, of all the nonsense, of existence, using no sense!

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SCO 2024/25: Yeol Eum Son plays Beethoven

8th May 2025

Yeol Eum Son makes a welcome return with Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, in a concert that reaches its climax with Haydn’s ‘Nelson’ Mass.

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

2nd January 2025 - 27th July 2025

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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The Deadlians

8th May 2025

One of Ireland's best kept secrets, The Deadlians are a Dublin based band with a cult following playing folk songs, punk rock, psychedelic segues... catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on 8th May!

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The Rooks

8th May 2025

The Rooks are a five-piece rock outfit from Glasgow, with a distinctively anthemic sound that is built to release crowds into aggravated euphoria, catch them live at Sneaky Pete's on 8th May!

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The Roze Garden

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 31st July 2025

Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!

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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Karen Dunbar

Karen Dunbar

8th May 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Eastwood Park Theatre on Thursday 8th May!

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Nights Out Events in Fife

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

Old Time Sailors at Cambo

Old Time Sailors at Cambo

8th May 2025

Back by popular demand, The Old Time Sailors return to Cambo with their family friendly evening of music, singing and dancing on Thursday 8th May!

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

8th May 2025 - 9th May 2025

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, comes to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 8th and 9th May, celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!

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Jack Badcock

Jack Badcock

8th May 2025

Don't miss Dallahan frontman 'Jack Badcock' when he plays Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club on Thursday 8th May!

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Nights Out Events in Glasgow

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

Dice

Dice

8th May 2025

DICE kick off 2025 with new music, international tours and more... don't miss them live at The Garage Glasgow on Thursday 8th May!

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Gothic Glasgow

Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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BBC SSO 2024/25: Thursday Night Series - Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

BBC SSO 2024/25: Thursday Night Series - Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

8th May 2025

Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising master-piece that stirs the soul when the BBC SSO perform Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony!

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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire

Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

School of Rock

School of Rock

7th May 2025 - 8th May 2025

The Theatre School of Scotland is thrilled to present the electrifying musical 'School of Rock' at Beacon Arts Centre in May!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

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

Cara Dillon

Cara Dillon

8th May 2025

Join Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman on 8th May at Tolbooth Stirling for an intimate evening full of exceptional music and the genuine warmth they bring to the stage!

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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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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Screening & Roundtable

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Screening & Roundtable

8th May 2025

Join Creative Stirling on 8th May for a screening of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, followed by a discussion on feminist media with film and media experts.

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Kevin Quantum
Franciscan Publishing Company
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Napier Uni
Wonder & Co
Napier Uni
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Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Martin McAloon
Martin McAloon returns to The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 13th November with his Two Wheels Good UK tour, in celebration of the 40 anniversary of Prefab Sprout's album 'Steve McQueen'.
May the Fourth Be With You
Join us at Summerhall Distillery for an out-of-this-world cocktail masterclass, where the Force of mixology awaits!
Bedroom Farce
The Edinburgh Makars bring Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy 'Bedroom Farce' to Church Hill Theatre from 8th to 10th May!
Mike Rice: Cruel Little Man
Irish comedian Mike Rice hits the road with his brand new show 'Cruel Little Man', don't miss him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 3rd November!
Sip & Paint Starry Night Over Edinburgh
Looking for a creative night in Edinburgh? Then come along to Las Iguanas for a sip and paint experience on Thursday 15th May run by PopUp Painting!

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