Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 16 May 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Barrowland Ballet: Wee Man
Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning choreographer, Natasha Gilmore. Catch it at The Studio Edinburgh on 16th & 17th May!
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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre in May!
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh!
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Dan Sealey
Dan Sealey is on his first full UK solo tour, after the release of his album ‘Beware of Darkness’ and stops off at The Voodoo Rooms on 16th May!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
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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Failure Project
Following her critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival, BAFTA nominee Yolanda Mercy returns with her bold new show, Failure Project.
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Falastin Film Festival: Inside the TV Box, I Found the True Story of the People of Palestine
Born in exile, Ahmed Saleh knew Palestine only through a TV screen, then he crossed the threshold; moving to Palestine for university, he arrived just as the second intifada erupted.
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Foo Fighters GB
Get ready for an unforgettable Foo Fighters experience with the Foo Fighters GB Tribute band at The Liquid Room on 16th May 2025!
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Galactic Carnival Edinburgh
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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Gary Faulds Live 4.0
4.0 is Gary Faulds fourth tour, come and join him for a night of interactive stand-up madness at the Howden Park Centre on Friday 16th May!
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Klub Kabaret: All That Jazz
Prepare for an evening of exquisite entertainment as you are whisked away to a 1920s underground nightclub, brimming with jazz, booze, and intrigue at Brewhemia Edinburgh!
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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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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
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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Mysteries: A Close-Up Magic Experience
Step into the magical world of Wonder & Co. - Scotland's only magic shop - and experience an intimate evening of extraordinary close-up magic!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Wagner’s Ring Symphony
This orchestral 'adventure' with the RSNO gives you a taste of Wagner's Ring Symphony – all its majesty, power and drama – in just over an hour!
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Sam Amidon
Don't miss Vermont singer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon live at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 16th May!
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
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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Sounds Familiar Music Quiz
Sounds Familiar is more than just a Music Quiz, it’s the perfect combination of your favourite playlist and the best party you’ve ever been to. Don't miss it at The Three Sisters!
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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
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 Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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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:
Runway Theatre Company: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Step out of the darkness and into the spotlight this May as Runway Theatre Company proudly presents the unmissable Everybody's Talking About Jamie!
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Bronx Band Live At Monteiths
The Bronx Band, one of the Southside's most popular bands will be playing live at Monteiths with a set covering classic rock tunes, all time favourites & modern hits!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Rising - Tribute To Springsteen
Don't miss a brilliant night of live music when The Rising, a highly acclaimed tribute to Bruce Springsteen, play PJ Molloys, Dunfermline on Friday 16th May!
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Andy Chung
The Kirkcaldy legend of Folk music himself, maestro Andy Chung returns to The Harbour Bar on Friday 16th May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway's outrageous smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow in May!
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Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say
American stand-up comedian Mark Normand has just announced his new show 'Ya Don't Say' is coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 16th May!
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Studio3 Season: Alright Sunshine
Part of the Tron Theatre's Studio3 Season, Alright Sunshine explores gender, power, and the politics of public space.
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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:
Blinded By The Light
Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Paisley Arts Centre on Friday 16th May!
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The Arkleston Singers Summer Concert
The Arkleston Singers return to Paisley South Church for their summer concert featuring a selection of songs which promise something for everyone and all ages!
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The Gleniffer Singers Annual Concert
Come and join the Gleniffer Singers for an evening of music with a programme ranging from West End hits to modern classical pieces that is sure to have something for everyone!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Iain McMurtie Live @ The Crook Bar
Join us for a evening of live music with local musician Iain McMurtie, playing all the classic bar tunes you can sing along to!
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Wild Yak Productions: Restless Natives The Musical
40 years on from the film's initial release, this classic Scottish movie starts a new adventure as a stage musical. Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre in May!
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Matt Carmichael
Saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael continues to grow from strength to strength with his powerfully emotive blend of melodic Jazz and Folk music and plays the Tolbooth Stirling on 16th May!
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