Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in September 2025
Scroll down to view the events taking place in Edinburgh during September 2025, or use the filters to narrow down the results.
Events in Edinburgh
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!
READ MORE
Stand Up Horror
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!
READ MORE
Free For All
Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.
READ MORE
Top Banana
Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
READ MORE
Burly Ceilidh Club
We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!
READ MORE
Spandex Comedy
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!
READ MORE
Susan Morrison is historically funny
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.
READ MORE
Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show
Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MORE
Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social
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!
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt
Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!
READ MORE
Singaporean Supper Night
New for 2025! Ruzita returns after the sell-out Malaysian Supper Night to bring you authentic Singaporean cuisine!
READ MORE
British & Irish Lions Tour At Malones
The countdown is on! Come and watch the British & Irish Lions tour live at Malones Edinburgh!
READ MORE
Chopin by Candlelight
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.
READ MORE
An Evening with Boris Johnson
Join us at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 2nd September for An Evening with Boris Johnson!
READ MORE
The Burning Hell
Canada's The Burning Hell will play Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 2nd September with support from Jon McKiel!
READ MORE
Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell's stunning solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone comes to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 3rd & 4th September!
READ MORE
Chase Petra
Chase Petra bring their 'Lullabies for Dogs Tour' to The Voodoo Room on Wednesday 3rd September!
READ MORE
Neil Delamere: Achilles Neil
Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way when he brings his show, Achilles Neil, to The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MORE
Should I Delete That - Live
Join Em Clarkson and Alex Light, the voices behind the hit podcast Should I Delete That?,for an evening of unfiltered chat, big laughs, and meaningful connection, live on stage at the Usher Hall!
READ MORE
Matt Stewart: Bad Boy & LIVE ’Who Knew It?’
Join award winning comedian Matt Stewart for Bad Boy, his tribute to the gentle rebel and a LIVE 'Who Knew It?".
READ MORE
Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on Friday 5th September!
READ MORE
Soundhouse: Paul Harrison’s Trio Mágico & Guests: Encontros
This concert will celebrate the release of jazz pianist Paul Harrison’s long awaited new album Encontros – which brings a Scottish twist to the warmth and spark of Brazilian music.
READ MORE
The Junkie Miracles
The Junkie Miracles is a new play by Des Dillon, based on harrowing experiences of recovery, don't miss it at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 5th September!
READ MORE
Fm Plus Special Guest Brave Rival
FM bring their "Brotherhood" tour to the Liquid Rooms on Saturday 6th September and joining them as special guest are blues-rock powerhouse Brave Rival!
READ MORE
Jack Botts
Australian singer-songwriter Jack Botts returns to the UK to tour in 2025 and stops off at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 6th September!
READ MORE
Joanne McNally: Pinotphile
After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile.
READ MORE
Ocean Film Festival
The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!
READ MORE
Susie Dent - Word Perfect
Susie Dent brings her brand-new tour 'Word Perfect' to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 6th September!
READ MORE
Wolfgang Flür (Ex-Kraftwerk)
Legendary electronic figure Wolfgang Flür will headline Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Saturday 6th September!
READ MORE
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Jake Xerxes Fussell is on a UK and Ireland tour in 2025 with a date at The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 07 September!
READ MORE
Saving Grace
GK Barry is taking her wildly popular podcast, Saving Grace, on the road for an unmissable UK tour and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 7th September!
READ MORE
An Evening with Ocean Vuong - The Emperor of Gladness
The Portobello Bookshop team are hosting an event with Ocean Vuong at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 8th September, for an evening of conversation about his second novel.
READ MORE
Belinda Carlisle
Following her 2023 sold out concert, Belinda Carlisle stops off at Usher Hall on Tuesday 9th September, as part of her Heavenly Hits tour!
READ MORE
Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs, New York City's most diabolical rhythm and blues street gang, return to Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th September at Cabaret Voltaire!
READ MORE
Fiddler on the Roof
A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s electrifying Fiddler on the Roof is coming to the Festival Theatre in September!
READ MORE
Every Wave Presents: Really Big Really Clever
Brighton-based quartet Really Big Really Clever bring their UK tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 10 September!
READ MORE
Jolie Holland
Forging a timeless, haunting musical career, Jolie Holland returns to the UK in September, with a date at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Wednesday the 10th!
READ MORE
And So I Watch You From Afar
And So I Watch You From Afar are on a UK tour in September with a date at La Belle Angele on Thursday the 11th!
READ MORE
Chris Kent: Offline
Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’ and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 11th September!
READ MORE
Made in Tennessee
With a band made up of some of UK's finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation's fastest growing music genre.
READ MORE
Tommy Arch
With his captivating voice, raw guitar work, and personal songwriting, Tommy Arch has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances. Catch him at The Voodoo Rooms in September!
READ MORE
Tommy Smith & Gwilym Simcock Duo
Tommy Smith and Gwilym Simcock collaborate to bring two generations of UK jazz mastery to the stage in world-class performances.
READ MORE
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Well-known for their energetic live shows don't miss Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra when they come to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 12th September!
READ MORE
Cauld Blast Orchestra
The legendary Cauld Blast Orchestra, dormant for 20 years, is reborn with a new expanded line-up and comes to the Traverse Theatre on Saturday 13th September!
READ MORE
The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines Live in Concert
Don't miss an unforgettable evening of music, precision, and pageantry as the world-renowned Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines take to the Usher Hall stage for their spectacular UK tour!
READ MORE
The UK Rock Show
From the producers of the hugely popular Bon Jovi Forever One Wild Night Tour, Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring The UK Rock Show to the Howden Park Centre on Saturday 13th September!
READ MORE
Tom As Usual - Tom Jones Tribute
The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual Showband. Close your eyes and Robert IS Tom Jones!
READ MORE
MC Hammersmith and Friends
Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!
READ MORE
Monty Franklin - Is That Your Mate
After sell out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh on 14th September!
READ MORE
Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts
Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts will play The Liquid Room Edinburgh on Sunday 14th September as part of the 'Blood Ties' Tour!
READ MORE
James Yorkston & Nina Persson
Acclaimed songwriter and author James Yorkston and the legendary Nina Persson are joining forces once more for an awe-inspiring concert at The Queen's Hall on Tuesday 16th September!
READ MORE
Self Esteem
Pop icon Self Esteem has announced she'll play the Usher Hall on Tuesday 16th September as part of her biggest tour to date!
READ MORE
The Talented Mr Ripley
This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life like never before. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in September!
READ MORE
Ed Byrne and Friends
Get ready for a night of laughter at the Corn Exchange in Haddington as Ed Byrne, one of the UK's top comedians, headlines an unforgettable comedy show!
READ MORE
Kim Carnie Trio, Malin Lewis Trio, Heal & Harrow
Malin Lewis Presents Kim Carnie Trio, Malin Lewis Trio and Heal & Harrow at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 18th September!
READ MORE
Tom Meighan
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back out on tour with a date at The Liquid Room on Thursday 18th September!
READ MORE
Eddie Izzard: Hamlet
Eddie Izzard performs her critically acclaimed solo performances of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in September!
READ MORE
George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do
Activate the parents' whatsapp groups, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them, and join George Lewis at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh for a brilliant night out!
READ MORE
Karen Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour. Catch her at Penicuik Town Hall on Friday 19th September!
READ MORE
Reinhardt Buhr
Reinhardt Buhr brings his UK/Europe tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 19th September!
READ MORE
RSNO 2025/26: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
Enjoy iconic film, The Empire Strikes Back, in all its grandeur in this live symphonic concert experience with the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
READ MORE
The AC/DC Experience
The AC/DC Experience, arguably Britain's best AC/DC tribute band, will play Reconnect Howden Park on Friday 19th September!
READ MORE
The Amy Winehouse Experience
Coming to Edinburgh... The Amy Winehouse Experience provide, without doubt, the most authentic recreation of Amy Winehouse, designed to entertain and deliver the experience of Amy at her very best!
READ MORE
The Magic of The Beatles
The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, catch them at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 19th September!
READ MORE
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making... don't miss it at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 20th September!
READ MORE
Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s
Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp swaps the bass for the decks for a night of 80s hits and classics at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 20th September!
READ MORE
Neema Naz: My Estupid Life
Neema Naz headlines the "My Estupid Life" world tour, where he will tell the animated tales of growing up in an immigrant household.
READ MORE
Rufus Wainwright: Want Symphonic with BBC SSO
20 years on from their acclaimed releases, Baroque pop idol Rufus Wainwright brings an epic reimagining of his Want One and Want Two albums to Edinburgh's Usher Hall.
READ MORE
Natalie Haynes: No Friend To This House
Join Natalie Haynes, star of Radio 4's Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics, at the Assembly Rooms on 21st September!
READ MORE
Eric Idle - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, LIVE!
Eric Idle's new show, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic one man musical and contains everything including Comedy, Music, Philosophy and one fart joke.
READ MORE
Lord Huron
Experience the sultry, mesmerizing sound of Lord Huron live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 23rd September as part of their upcoming 2025 tour!
READ MORE
The Lightning Thief
After taking London by storm, The Lightning Thief thunders into the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in September for its Scottish premiere!
READ MORE
Ward Thomas
Hailed as one the UK’s most successful country acts, Ward Thomas present a special acoustic set with stripped back versions of their iconic songs at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th September!
READ MORE
Brìghde Chaimbeul
Don't miss award-winning smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul live at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Thursday 25th September!
READ MORE
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers return to Corn Exchange Haddington on 25th September with a show that is guaranteed to have you singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles!
READ MORE
Connor Burns: Gallus
Don’t miss the all-new Gallus – the latest comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland’s breakout international stand-up sensation, at Reconnect Howden Park on Thursday 25th September!
READ MORE
Frank Turner: Lost Evenings VIII
Frank Turner returns with his eighth instalment of the award-winning festival, Lost Evenings, and brings it to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange from 25th - 28th September!
READ MORE
Maff Brown
Catch British comedian and MC Maff Brown at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 25th September!
READ MORE
Pye Corner Audio
British electronic artist Pye Corner Audio has announced a short run of dates which will include a gig at Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 25th September!
READ MORE
London Calling play The Clash
London Calling, the world's premiere tribute to The Clash, bring their ’Clash City Rockers’ tour to La Belle Angele on Friday 26 September!
READ MORE
Wishbone Ash
Experience the legendary band Wishbone Ash performing a stellar set that also includes much-loved classics from a remarkable back catalogue at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 26th September!
READ MORE
Céline Dion By Candlelight
Céline Dion by Candlelight comes to Assembly Rooms on Saturday 27th September, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed to Love You Back To Life!
READ MORE
FARA: 10th Anniversary Tour
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Orkney born folk quartet FARA embark on a whistle-stop tour around the UK in 2025, with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 27th September!
READ MOREKaren Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Lauriston Hall on Saturday 27th September!
READ MOREKaren Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Reconnect Howden Park on 27th September!
READ MORE
Lou Conran: Gooch
After a UK sell out run in 2024, and New Zealand in 2025, award winning comedian, Lou Conran, returns with her new show “Gooch”.
READ MORE
Omega Nebula
Omega Nebula bring their explosive live/electronic show to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 27th September!
READ MORE
Random Hand
Don't miss Random Hand when they headline Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Saturday September 27th!
READ MORE
Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, is coming to Corn Exchange Haddington in September 2025!
READ MORE
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
In this brand new show at the Edinburgh Playhouse, Stewart Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
READ MORE
The Stumble
The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years and they play The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 27th September!
READ MORE
Professor Elemental + Laurie Black
Put on your best trousers and get the kettle on… It's the critically acclaimed, award winning, king of whimsy: Professor Elemental!
READ MORE
The Mersey Beatles
The Mersey Beatles – the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four come to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 28th September!
READ MORE
Griefcat: Dirty Laundry
Rising musical comedy duo Griefcat bring their new album to Monkey Barrel Comedy in a new live show on 30th September!
READ MORE
Hercules the Bear
Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.
READ MORE
Sponsored Links
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:
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia
The National Theatre's Inter Alia, a searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood, will be screened at Eastwood Park Theatre in September!
READ MORE
Gary Delaney and Friends
Get ready as Eastwood Park Theatre have an unforgettable night of laughter coming your way on Saturday 27th September, headlined by the sensational Gary Delaney!
READ MORE
Sausage and Cider Festival
The Sausage and Cider Festival comes to Rouken Glen Park for the first time ever on Saturday 6th of September!
READ MORENights Out Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Still Marillion
Still Marillion pay tribute to Marillion's Misplaced Childhood era at PJ Molloys on Friday 5th September!
READ MORE
Supreme Queen
Supreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the greatest days of one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands, catch them at Carnegie Hall in September!
READ MORE
The Sensational 60’s Experience
The biggest and best 60's show touring the UK, returns to Rothes Halls on Thursday 25th September 2025!
READ MORENights Out Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
One Night In Tennessee
Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!
READ MORE
Michael Cera Palin
Michael Cera Palin, an American emo band from Atlanta, Georgia bring their upcoming tour to Room 2 Glasgow on Sunday 28th September!
READ MORE
WSTR
UK pop-punks WSTR return to Glasgow to celebrate 10 years of their debut EP 'SKRWD' to play the EP in full plus other hits!
READ MORENights Out Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Singin’ I’m No Billie She’s A Tim
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!
READ MORE
The Upbeat Beatles
'Get Back' to the swinging 60's with The Upbeat Beatles and relive those 'Fab' days and timeless songs at Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 7th September!
READ MORE
Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Airdrie Town Hall in his first national tour!
READ MORENights 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:
The Naked Neds
Hot off the heels of their sold-out 2024 tour, The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev!
READ MORE
Duran Duran Experience
The Duran Duran Experience have been established as the premier Duran Duran tribute band in the UK, don't miss them as they return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 20th September!
READ MORE
La Dolce Vita Swing Collective
La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will keep your toes a tappin' and your hearts a dancin' as they bring bring the timeless appeal of the Rat Pack sound to Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MORENights Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Paws + Support
Paws, the Scottish DIY indie rock songwriting partnership of Phillip Jon Taylor and Joshua Swinney, play the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 6th September!
READ MORE
I AM - One of many, many of One
One of many, many of One explores the life of a 1st gen immigrant as she navigates the duality of two cultures, her Habesha (Eritrean/Ethiopian) heritage and British identity.
READ MORE
Mairi Campbell - Living Stone
Don't miss Mairi Campbell: Living Stone, the Fringe First winning solo show, at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday, 24th September!
READ MOREEvents in Other Areas
The Ayrshire Hospice Autumn Ball
Enjoy the drinks reception while you mingle with guests before making your way to the Firth Pavilion Suite for a night packed with entertainment, laughs, and dance for the Ayrshire Hospice.
READ MORESponsored Links
Sponsored Links