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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in July 2025

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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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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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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 Big Show

Selected dates between 3rd January 2025 - 27th July 2025

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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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

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The Saturday Show

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 5th July 2025

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

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Free For All

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 15th December 2025

Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.

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Top Banana

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!

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Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 8th November 2025

We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!

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Spandex Comedy

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 4th July 2025

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 4th July 2025

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

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Red Raw

Selected dates between 20th January 2025 - 7th July 2025

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Join renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a performance of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano at St Giles' Cathedral!

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!

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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 16th December 2025

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

Selected dates between 19th February 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Two of Scotlands stand out stars, Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail, preview their work in progress shows at The Stand Edinburgh.

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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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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!

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Campfire Improv

Selected dates between 3rd March 2025 - 7th July 2025

Gather round the campfire to watch some of Scotland's top improvisers create hilarious scenes based on stories from a special guest monologist.

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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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Moonspinners

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 19th July 2025

Join us for a new quarterly series of full-moon celebrations, with live storytelling, music and a rotating programme of incredible performers.

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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 29th December 2025

Join us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!

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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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Ghosts of the Banshee

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 19th July 2025

Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub -  built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.

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Ian Smith: Work In Progress

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 19th July 2025

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2023 and co-host of the Northern News podcast returns to Monkey Barrel with a work in progress of a new show!

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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 19th July 2025

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

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Clown Extravaganza

Selected dates between 9th May 2025 - 18th July 2025

Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea in the Cinema Room at The Banshee Labyrinth!

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Good Egg Comedy presents: Cracking New Jokes Show

Selected dates between 15th May 2025 - 24th July 2025

Watch professional comedians try new material for less than the price of an Edinburgh drink every Thursday at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar!

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Sounds Familiar Music Quiz

Selected dates between 16th May 2025 - 18th July 2025

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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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 12th September 2025
South Queensferry

Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!

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Whisky Meets Dumpling: A Magical Pairing Evening

Selected dates between 28th May 2025 - 27th August 2025

Step into a magical evening of artisan dumplings & curated whisky pairings at Edinburgh’s iconic Elephant House Magic Café!

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True Crime Tours

Selected dates between 1st June 2025 - 30th August 2025

The Real Mary Kings Close invites you to step beneath the Royal Mile and explore the shadowy secrets of the Old Town on a True Crime Tour. Dare to descend?

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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight

Selected dates between 2nd June 2025 - 21st July 2025

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!

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Shannon Brooke and Simon Kay: Fringe Preview

Selected dates between 5th June 2025 - 17th July 2025

Shannon Brooke (Australia) and Simon Kay (New Zealand) are getting ready for their solo show debuts at Edinburgh Fringe. Get a sneak peak of the goods before they hit the masses!

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Arthur’s Evening Walk

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Enjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!

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The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Selected dates between 8th June 2025 - 13th July 2025

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.

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MC Hammersmith’s Freestyle Breakdown (WIP)

Selected dates between 18th June 2025 - 9th July 2025

MC Hammersmith returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his work in progress show! No preparation, no plan - just entirely untethered improv madness!

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The Haggis Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 19th June 2025 - 21st August 2025

One of Edinburgh's best nights out! Come join The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band's monthly ceilidh at Old Dr Bells Baths!

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British & Irish Lions Tour At Malones

Selected dates between 20th June 2025 - 2nd September 2025

The countdown is on! Come and watch the British & Irish Lions tour live at Malones Edinburgh!

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Chris Turner: Work In Progress

Selected dates between 21st June 2025 - 18th July 2025

Enjoy an hour and a half of jokes, songs, and freestyle rap from Chris Turner, the first comedian to ever perform a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil!

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The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 26th June 2025 - 31st July 2025

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

Selected dates between 27th June 2025 - 28th November 2025

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!

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Dear Evan Hansen

1st July 2025 - 5th July 2025

The Olivier, Tony & Grammy Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2025, the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK!

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Nick Shoulders

1st July 2025

Nick Shoulders will bring The Pond Hopper tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Tuesday 1st July!

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The Teskey Brothers

1st July 2025

Australian soul sensations The Teskey Brothers have revealed they will be back in the UK in 2025, with a date at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st July!

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Krystal Evans & Sam Lake WIP

3rd July 2025

Krystal Evans and Sam Lake bring you dirty previews of their pretty new shows to prepare for their big launch at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Rambert: KISMET

3rd July 2025 - 5th July 2025

The Festival Theatre is delighted to present this double bill in association with Rambert and to host the World Premiere of Gallery of Consequence!

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Wonderland Cocktail Night

3rd July 2025

We’re shaking up the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly tasty at BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh on Thursday 3rd July.

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park

4th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Anything Goes - God Save America

4th July 2025

Welcome to Anything Goes - God Save America, the July 4th independence rave, at Leith Arches!

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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

4th July 2025

Settle in for a magical live music performance by candlelight when Best of Bridgerton on Strings comes to the Ghillie Dhu Edinburgh.

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Kaiser Chiefs

4th July 2025

The Kaiser Chiefs will play Edinburgh Castle on Friday 4th July, celebrating 20 years of 'Employment'!

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Misty Blues Band with support from the James Emmanuel Band

4th July 2025

The Edinburgh Blues Club is delighted to present the Misty Blues Band with support from the James Emmanuel Band at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 4th July

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Music from the Movies by Candlelight

4th July 2025

Join world-renowned London Concertante as they perform some of the most iconic film scores and soundtracks by mesmerising candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral on Friday 4th July!

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Queen by Candlelight

4th July 2025

Queen By Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Friday 4th July 2025!

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The Deadinburgh Festival

4th July 2025 - 5th July 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Taking place between The Hive Nightclub and it's neighbour The Banshee Labyrinth, The Deadinburgh Festival is a 2 day festival dedicated to Goth Music & Culture!

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Wild Hogs

4th July 2025

The Wild Hogs return to Dreadnought Rock on Friday 4th July, paying homage to the heroes of their misspent youth!

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Ayo Adenekan: Black Mediocrity

5th July 2025

Ayo Adenekan makes his highly anticipated Fringe debut with a hilarious and heartfelt show about growing up in Scotland.

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Back to the 80’s

5th July 2025

Join us at La Belle Angele on Saturday 5th July for the ultimate 80's extravaganza dedicated to the soundtrack of your youth!

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Class of 79 + Support Gimme Gimme Gimmes

5th July 2025

In their first ever Scottish appearance, Class of 79, the time-served stalwarts of this punk and new wave supergroup, will take you on a fast blast down memory lane.

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Club 30

5th July 2025

Get ready for a night of the cheesiest hits of the 80s/90s/00s at Room At The Top in Bathgate on Saturday 5th July!

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Dawn Landes

5th July 2025

Catch American singer-songwriter and musician Dawn Landes when she plays the Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 5th July!

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Dean T Beirne: Fated to Pretend (WIP)

5th July 2025

Finalist for the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 and star of Rosie Jones’ Comedy Disability Extravaganza, presents his debut, 'Fated to Pretend' at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 5th July!

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Marti Pellow

5th July 2025

Castle Concerts are delighted to announce Marti Pellow will play Edinburgh Castle on Friday 5th July as part of his Love is All Around Tour.

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The Music Of Taylor Swift By Candlelight

5th July 2025

Swifties, get ready to Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it’s pure Magic!

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The Smiths Ltd

5th July 2025

With an authenticity and provenance that's hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute, don't miss them live at The Liquid Room on Saturday 5th July!

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The Pastels

6th July 2025

The Pastels are a super influential Glasgow-based group whose roots go back to the early 1980s Rough Trade post-punk scene. Catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 6th July!

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Reverend Richard Coles: Borderline National Trinket

7th July 2025

After phenomenal demand for the first dates last year, Reverend Richard Coles returns for a new leg of his first ever full national tour! Don't miss him at The Assembly Rooms in July!

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

9th July 2025

The Three Inch Fools are back at Lauriston Castle on 9th July with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to celebrate their 10th anniversary!

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Matt Chorley: Making A Meal Of It

9th July 2025

Award-winning writer, podcaster, comedian and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Matt Chorley, brings his new show to The Stand Edinburgh on Wednesday 9th July!

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Leith Comedy Festival Work-in-Progress Weekender at Leith Theatre

10th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Leith Comedy Festival proudly presents a cracking line-up of work-in-progress comedy double bills in support of Leith Theatre from 10th to 13th July.

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Ludovico Einaudi

10th July 2025 - 11th July 2025

Castle Concerts are delighted to announce Ludovico Einaudi, one of the most successful musicians in the world, will perform at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th July!

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Andrew Wasylyk

11th July 2025

Scottish composer Andrew Wasylyk will play Leith Franklin Academical Cricket Club on Friday 11th July!

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

11th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 11th to 20th July 2025, presenting a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond.

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Tamsyn Kelly: Work in Progress

11th July 2025

Continuing her life’s theme of total chaos, catch Tamsyn Kelly with her new WIP at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 11th July!

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Dopamine

12th July 2025

Join Scotland's favourite indie alt-rockers, Dopamine for a night of electric energy when they play Legends, Edinburgh on Saturday 12th July!

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Elder Emo

12th July 2025

You are invited for a night made by Elderly Emos for Elderly Emos! If you're over 30 & don't want to party until 3am...this night is for you.

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Il Divo

12th July 2025

Castle Concerts are delighted to announce Il Divo will play Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 12th July!

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KT Tunstall

12th July 2025

KT Tunstall, the Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning artist, will bring her electrifying live show to The Genesis Scottish Open on Saturday, 12th July.

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Scottish Memories Live - with Ross King and Jay Crawford

12th July 2025

Popular podcast Scottish Memories is back at the Scottish Storytelling Centre with its second live event on 12th July, featuring two Scottish broadcasting legends in Ross King and Jay Crawford!

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Sikisa: Work In Progress

12th July 2025

Sikisa, a three-time Leicester Comedy Festival nominee, brings her new work in progress show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 12th July!

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The Elvis Revolution

12th July 2025

Multi Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artists Louis Brown and Arron Walker bring you all the electrifying magic of the revolution that was, Mr Elvis Presley!

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Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets In Concert with the RSNO

13th July 2025

Edinburgh Castle Concerts presents a unique and immersive experience that combines Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets with the power of live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

13th July 2025

Back by popular demand, musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play the Usher Hall on Sunday 13th July!

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Hannah Juanita

14th July 2025

Country singer/songwriter Hannah Juanita brings her UK tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Monday 14th July!

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Nell Mescal

14th July 2025

Nell Mescal brings her 'Summer Shows' concert to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 14th July.

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Julian Lage Trio

16th July 2025

Julian Lage is a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. For his Edinburgh debut he is joined by longtime collaborator Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder and American drummer Joey Baron.

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Curtis Stigers

17th July 2025

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is delighted to welcome back one of the greatest jazz singers of our age, Curtis Stigers and top-class US band on 17th July!

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Doss & Crop Rot

18th July 2025

Electronic post-punk trio Doss from Glasgow and Kentucky-based punk band Crop Rot play Sneaky Pete's on Friday 18th July!

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Colin Steele: STRAMASH

18th July 2025

Colin Steele’s STRAMASH has made waves since its inception in 2006 and Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival are delighted to premiere new music from the second album!

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Grease the Musical

18th July 2025 - 19th July 2025

Find Your Light Productions returns to Church Hill Theatre for a 2nd year with the classic Rockin' and Rollon' full scale musical - Grease!

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Irvine Welsh’s PORNO

18th July 2025 - 19th July 2025

The sequel to Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh's PORNO comes to Leith Theatre on 18th & 19th July!

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Out of The Blue - A Celebration of Joni Mitchell

18th July 2025

After repeated sell out shows, Anne Gair and her band are taking the show on the road again in 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on 18th July!

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Silvertone

18th July 2025

Get ready for a night of raw energy and killer riffs as Silvertone storms the stage at Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh’s most haunted (and loudest) venue on 18th July!

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Sparks

18th July 2025

Now into their sixth decade of making music, don't miss Sparks live at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 18th July!

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The Beyond Broadway Experience: Footloose

18th July 2025 - 19th July 2025

The Beyond Broadway Experience brings you Footloose, celebrating the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

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The Quo Story

18th July 2025

The Quo Story, celebrating 60 years of "The No 1 Rock & Roll Band in the Land", comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 18th July!

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: corto.alto + support

19th July 2025

A lynchpin of Glasgow’s flourishing jazz scene, corto.alto brings together some of Scotland’s finest players to create a heady mix of jazz, hip-hop, broken beat, electronica, dub, and punk.

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Moonwake Beer 4th Birthday Party

19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

In celebration of Moonwake turning four, we invite you to a massive birthday party at the brewery on the weekend of 19th & 20th July!

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Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy

19th July 2025

After two sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and some incredible side quests all across the world, the Tartan Tabletop party comes to Edinburgh on Saturday 19th July!

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Youth Fountain

19th July 2025

Youth Fountain is cemented as a driving force in the world of emotionally charged pop-punk and emo revival, don't miss them live at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 19th July!

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: An Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush

20th July 2025

Multi-Platinum, Grammy-nominated global superstar Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs with the legendary Bobby Rush, following the massive success of their album ‘Young Fashioned Ways’!

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Black Foxxes

22nd July 2025

Exeter based trio Black Foxxes will bring their Haar tour to Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 22nd July!

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Alice Cooper

23rd July 2025

Alice Cooper is simply one the greatest rock shows on the planet and he brings his incredible band to Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 23rd July as part of his 2025 UK tour!

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Kasabian

23rd July 2025

Leicester rockers Kasabian head to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Wednesday 23rd July for a warm-up show ahead of their headline festival dates this summer!

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The Ultimate Irish Hooley

23rd July 2025

Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd July!

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Watt Whisky Tasting With Mark & Kate Watt

23rd July 2025

Join much-loved ex-employee, Mark Watt and his wife Kate at Drinkmonger for a Watt Whisky Tasting on Wednesday 23rd July!

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Dexys’ Kevin Rowland - A Life Story In Conversation

24th July 2025

Join Dexys’ iconic frontman Kevin Rowland for a truly special evening discussing his astonishing and subversive new memoir, ‘Bless Me Father’ at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th July!

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Chopin by Candlelight

Selected dates between 25th July 2025 - 26th September 2025

Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional evening piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles' Cathedral.

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Deerhoof

25th July 2025

American noise pop band Deerhoof bring their 31 Flavours Tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Friday 25 July!

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Oran Mor X Cab Vol WKNDR

25th July 2025 - 26th July 2025

Sister venues Oran Mor Glasgow and Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire have put together an exciting and eclectic lineup for their first ever WKNDR!

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Troops of Tomorrow

25th July 2025

The Troops of Tomorrow return to the Dreadnought on Friday 25th July for a mighty fine night of PUNK covers.

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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)

Selected dates between 26th July 2025 - 24th October 2025

Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy a night with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers!

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Amanda Hursy: Carted (Work In Progress)

26th July 2025

From the back of a police van to the Front of the Stage, Amanda Hursy brings her new show 'Carted' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 26th July!

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Comedy Ball Edinburgh

26th July 2025

Join Breakneck Comedy at Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club on Saturday 26th July for the funniest party in town!

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Fast Forward

26th July 2025

Local rock and pop covers band Fast Forward return to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 26th July!

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Might & Magic Tour

26th July 2025

Calling all warriors, wizards, pirates, and vikings! The Might & Magic tour comes to Legends Edinburgh, bringing an epic night of folk and power metal from the hottest new bands on the scene!

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Disco Palast: Martin Kemp Back to the 80s

27th July 2025

Get ready to dance like it's the 80s all over again with Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp at Brewhemia - for one glorious, neon-soaked afternoon of pure retro revelry!

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Baby Wants Candy

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

One of the world’s most celebrated improv shows EVER heads back to the Fringe for its 19th year with a brand new and as-yet unknown run of original, hilarious, and unpredictable one-off musicals!

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

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Edinburgh International Festival: Make it Happen

30th July 2025 - 9th August 2025

Set in Edinburgh, Make it Happen sees legendary actor Brian Cox return to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade as Adam Smith, the ghost of fiscal past.

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Garry Starr: Classic Penguins

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Garry Starr is back! The multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind returns to the Fringe with his acclaimed anarchic masterclass: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins!

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Girl Pop!

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Catch Girl Pop, a showstopping spectacle bursting with iconic pop bangers, at Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of the Fringe!

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Lola: A Flamenco Love Story

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Lola is a vibrant new dance musical fusing passionate contemporary flamenco with the rousing rhythms of Latin pop and jazz. Catch it at the EICC as part of the Fringe!

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Saaniya Abbas - Hellarious

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

In a landmark moment for the UAE comedy scene, Saaniya Abbas is set to become the first local comic to officially debut a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.

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Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Shamilton, one of the most popular shows at the festival is back after selling out its previous three years and accumulating a Fringe fan-base that has never been seen before.

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Singin’ I’m No a Billie, She’s a Tim

30th July 2025 - 22nd August 2025

Back with an all female cast, Singin I'm No a Billy SHE'S a Tim will have you laughing and crying so hard, you'll be begging for full time!

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Woody Fu: One Man John Wick

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025
Edinburgh South

John Wick. John Wick Chapter 2. John Wick Chapter 3. What do these movies have in common? Woody Fu has seen them. Now, he’s embodying the world’s favourite Canadian action star Keanu Reeves.

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Clada

31st July 2025

Clada make their way to Scotland for the first time with a short run of live shows, including a night at Cabaret Voltaire on 31st July!

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Couplet Presents Honey Honey Moon Moon

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Marnina and Micah just got married, and except for some bed bugs, a judgy couples therapist and their wedding venue burning down, everything was pitch perfect.

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SoundBite Presents A Summer Fling

31st July 2025

SoundBite are back with their summer edition! Three tremendous local musicians will be performing their original material at Leith Arches on Thursday 31st July.

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Trainspotting Live

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Trainspotting Live returns to The Pleasance at EICC for the Edinburgh Fringe 2025! Early booking recommended!

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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:

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 30th December 2025

Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!

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Hal Cruttenden and Friends at Eastwood Park Theatre

Hal Cruttenden and Friends at Eastwood Park Theatre

26th July 2025

Get ready as Eastwood Park Theatre have an unforgettable night of laughter coming your way, headlined by the brilliant Hal Cruttenden!

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Weekly Quiz Night

Weekly Quiz Night

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Get your trivia heads on and join The Redhurst Hotel in their bar on Wednesday evenings for their weekly Quiz Night!

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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:

Will Stratton and Trippers & Askers at Kingsbarns Church

Will Stratton and Trippers & Askers at Kingsbarns Church

18th July 2025

Enjoy an evening of folk and Americana music from acclaimed U.S. touring musicians, Will Stratton and Trippers and Askers at Kingsbarns Parish Church on Friday 18th July!

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Bearfoot Comedy

Bearfoot Comedy

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 1st November 2025

Bearfoot Comedy Club presents an extravaganza of stand up comedy on the 1st Saturday of every month at at The King's Live Lounge, Kirkcaldy.

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JJ Gilmour

JJ Gilmour

19th July 2025

Don't miss your chance to see internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ 'Jinky' Gilmour live at The King's Kirkcaldy on Saturday 19th July!

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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:

Candlelight: Tribute to Robbie Williams

Candlelight: Tribute to Robbie Williams

11th July 2025

Discover the music of Robbie Williams in Glasgow's Trades Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!

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Lil Tecca

Lil Tecca

23rd July 2025

US rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Tecca heads to the UK this summer for a run of shows including a night at The Barrowlands on Wednesday 23rd July!

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Laugh in the Park - Glasgow’s Southside Comedy Festival

Laugh in the Park - Glasgow’s Southside Comedy Festival

12th July 2025

Laugh in the Park, the Southside's annual outdoor comedy festival, returns for a mid-summer extravaganza, promising another evening of award-winning, side-splitting comedy!

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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire

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

Meet Me At Boots Corner

Meet Me At Boots Corner

3rd July 2025

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical at The Town House Hamilton!

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Meet Me At Boots Corner

Meet Me At Boots Corner

11th July 2025

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Kiln It! Comedy

Kiln It! Comedy

4th July 2025

Join Kiln It! Comedy for a night filled with laughter and good vibes, featuring Headliner, Rosco McClelland at Brickworx - Bar & Brasserie in Glenboig!

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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:

Withered Hand

Withered Hand

18th July 2025

Beacon Arts Centre present Indie Inverclyde, bringing you an unforgettable night of live music on Friday 18th July from Withered Hand!

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Fastlove - The George Michael Tribute

Fastlove - The George Michael Tribute

26th July 2025

Direct from London's West End, Fastlove is the world's favourite George Michael celebration! Don't miss it when it comes to Ingliston on Saturday 26th July!

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Project Floyd

Project Floyd

5th July 2025

Project Floyd, one of Scotland's best Pink Floyd tribute bands, return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 5th July!

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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:

Madison Violet

Madison Violet

22nd July 2025

Canadian Juno-nominated female musical duo are celebrating their 25th 'bandiversary' with a European tour, don't miss them live at the Tolbooth Stirling on Tuesday 22nd July!

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Martin Stephenson

Martin Stephenson

31st July 2025

One of the UK's best-loved songwriter/musicians, Martin Stephenson's live performances are a must see... catch him live at the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 31st July!

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Circus Vegas: Stirling

Circus Vegas: Stirling

11th July 2025 - 15th July 2025

Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK 2025 and comes to King's Park, Stirling from 11th to 15th July!

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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
MNB
Scottish Refugee Council
St Mary's Music School
Renfrewshire Council
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
ChangeWorks
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

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