Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in October 2025
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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'!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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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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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!
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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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James McVey
The Vamps vocalist and guitarist, James McVey, is heading out on tour in October, don't miss him live at Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 2nd!
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Josh Baulf: Lovely Stuff
After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!
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Kae Kurd: Whats O’Kurd
Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy in October 2025!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: From Darkness to Light - Season Opener
Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and their electrifying Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev on an unforgettable journey from darkness to light!
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Tom Hickox - The Orchestra Of Stories
Tom Hickox is going on tour this Autumn in support of his new album 'The Orchestra Of Stories', and plays The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!
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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection
This stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!
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Elis & John - That Feels Significant: Live!
Elis James, John Robins and Dave Masterman are hitting the road with their show That Feels Significant, don't miss them at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd October!
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Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and 'shake your ass' music... don't miss them live at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 3rd October!
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RSNO 2025/26: Season Opener: Mahler Seven
Join Scotland's National Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård for this spectacular opening of the new Concert Season!
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The Beast UK - 86-87 ‘Somewhere on Tour’ Experience
The Beast UK have taken the Iron Maiden Tribute scene by storm and they play the Assembly Rooms on Friday 3rd October!
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The Complete stone Roses
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands, don't miss them live when play The Liquid Room on 3rd October!
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Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer
Join the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!
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Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone
Don't miss 'Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone', an extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone's timeless legacy at The Voodoo Rooms on 4th October!
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Thomas Green - Brainstorm
Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Black Hole Sign
Black Hole Sign takes a razor-sharp scalpel to the absurdities, tragedies and hilarity within of one of our most beloved but besieged institutions... the NHS.
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High Performance Live
Join one of Britain's best-respected sports broadcasters, Jake Humphrey, and Psychologist Professor Damian Hughes, as they turn lived experiences of high performers into your life lessons!
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Tom Houghton: Deep
After a phenomenal, sold-out international tour, the man who asked us, Do you ski? is turning everything upside down and asking, Do you scuba? as Tom Houghton brings his new tour to Edinburgh!
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Carl Donnelly: Another Round
With his signature blend of honesty and wit, Carl turns life’s darkest moments into comedy gold. Raise a glass and join him at Monkey Barrel Comedy for laughs, resilience, and hard-earned perspectiv
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Edwyn Collins
Don't miss Eighties indie icon Edwyn Collins, the co-founder of the iconic Orange Juice and Postcard Records, as he plays live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in support of his brand new album!
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Mass of the Fermenting Dregs
Japanese post-hardcore/shoegaze trio, Mass of The Fermenting Dregs, will bring their European tour to La Belle Angele on Thursday 9th October!
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Gloria!
Exhilarating choral splendours from across two centuries, with the magnificent Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus and an exceptional line-up of vocal soloists.
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First Time Flyers
First Time Flyers bring their UK tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 10th October!
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Jason Mraz
Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree Jason Mraz has announced a show at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 10th October!
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Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems
Prepare for a night of Britpop nostalgia and high-energy beats when the undisputed queen of 90s British music, Jo Whiley, comes to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Friday 10th October 2025!
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Stick In The Wheel
Don't miss radical East London duo Stick In The Wheel live at Sneaky Pete's on Friday 10th October!
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The Freddie and Queen Experience
The Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands who are internationally and critically acclaimed, don't miss them at Howden Park Centre!
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Gin & Rum Festival
The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!
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The Hot Damn
UK rockers, The Hot Damn, bring their 'About Last Night Tour' to The Mash House on Saturday 11th October!
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Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025 which will see them perform at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 11th October!
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Capella Edina - Enigma
Riddles have fascinated humankind for many thousands of years. Are you ready to crack the code and solve the enigma behind Elgar’s work?
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Katie Gregson-MacLeod
Catch Scottish singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod when she plays La Belle Angele on Sunday 12th October!
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The Blow Monkeys & The Christians
Don't miss unforgettable hits from the 80s and beyond from The Blow Monkeys & The Christians at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 14th October!
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Daniel O’Donnell
Daniel O’Donnell’s career spans an incredible 40-year. Don't miss him when he returns to the Usher Hall on Wednesday 15th October!
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John Robertson Plays With His Audience
John Robertson brings his new 2025 tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th October!
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow
The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 15th October!
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Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game
Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game' at Edinburgh Corn Exchange is not to be missed!
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Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
Make sure you do not miss your chance to catch the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio when they play the Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 16th October!
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Dreamcoat Stars
Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at the Howden Park Centre in October!
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Harben (formerly Helena) Kay Quartet: Album Launch
This concert will launch Helena Kay’s as yet unnamed third album and will feature Helena alongside Peter Johnstone (piano), Calum Gourlay (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums).
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Ferocious Dog
Don't miss folk-punk band, Ferocious Dog when they return to La Belle Angele on Friday 17th October!
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John Grant
John Grant brings UK and Ireland tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 17th October!
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Mark McCarney: No Better Man
Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Monkey Barrel on Friday 17th October!
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Robert Forster
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Forster stops off at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 17th October as part of his 2025 UK Tour!
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The Provy Wummin
The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 17th October!
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Tom Robinson
Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry at The Voodoo Rooms on October 17th!
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Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan
Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan returns to Edinburgh to play The Mash House on Friday 17th October!
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An Evening with Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.
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New Model Army
Storming through their fifth decade and touring their sixteenth studio album 'Unbroken', Bradford's New Model Army will headline the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 18th October!
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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a date at the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th October.
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The Real People
Don't miss The Real People, pioneers of the 90's Brit pop movement, when they play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!
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Ziggy Alberts
Australian singer/songwriter, Ziggy Alberts, brings his UK and Ireland Tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!
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Ben Pope: The Cut
Ben Pope brings his brand-new stand-up tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 19th October. It's a stand-up show about losing a part of yourself. A very specific part. Chop chop!
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David Ford
Award-winning songwriter David Ford along with special guest performers will perform his 2005 debut album 'I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused' in it's entirety.
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Mary Gauthier
Celebrate twenty-five years of the unique, courageous songs of acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 19th October!
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Niall McNamee
Known for his thoughtful yet full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances don't miss your chance to see Niall McNamee at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 19th October!
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To Kill A Mockingbird
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
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Angela Barnes: Angst
Don't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 22nd October!
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Esther Manito: Slagbomb
Esther Manito's new show 'Slagbomb' takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life... the phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities.
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Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd and 24th October!
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Matt Green: Legitimate Concerns
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Haydn’s Drum Roll
Violinist Alina Ibragimova leads us from grief and fear to radiant joy in her deeply emotional concert with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and many more when she brings her 2025 tour to the Usher Hall on Thursday 23rd October!
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The Bon Jovi Experience
Following on from the 30th Anniversary Tour in 2024, which saw their meteoric rise and selling out theatres, The Bon Jovi Experience is back for 2025!
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The Stranglers
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest bands in British music history, The Stranglers, when they bring their '51'tour to Edinburgh on 23rd October!
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Wendy James
Wendy James, the iconic singer songwriter, celebrated for her work with Transvision Vamp, will headline Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 23rd October!
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Jen Brister: Reactive
Critically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.
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RSNO Season 25-26: Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony
Beethoven’s sweeping Eroica Symphony caused a sensation when it was first performed and over 200 years later, classical music is still reeling from the aftershock.
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Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour
Experience the raw energy of punk when Sex Pistols Expose and Ultimate Green Day bring their PUNK@50 tour to La Belle Angele!
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Stevie Martin: Clout
Stevie Martin is returning to live comedy with her latest show Clout, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don't miss her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 24th October!
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Better Lovers
Better Lovers head to The Mash House Edinburgh to headline an intimate show on Saturday 25th October!
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Dookie - Green Day Tribute
Dookie, the UK's best and longest running Green Day Tribute comes to The Hive, Edinburgh on Saturday 25th October!
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Matt Richardson: Brash
Attempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can't resist causing a scene.
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!
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The Australian Pink Floyd
The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 25th October to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album 'Wish You Were Here'.
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Adam Frost
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!
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An Evening with Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir
The internationally acclaimed Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir is making their Scottish debut in 2025, with a highly anticipated performance at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 26th October.
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Myra Dubois: Cosmic Empath
After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra Dubois sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland, she returns to the stage with her brand-new show Cosmic Empath and brings it to the Lyceum in October!
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The Birthday Massacre
Synth rock band, The Birthday Massacre, have announced a tour of the UK this autumn which will see them headline La Belle Angele on Sunday 26th October!
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Who We Are
Who we Are write beautiful songs, telling the truth about how we feel and what connects us… Catch them at Sneaky Pete's on 26th October!
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Counting Crows
The multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band Counting Crows will bring ‘The Complete Sweets! Tour’ to the UK in Autumn 2025. Catch them at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Monday 27th October!
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Miss Saigon
A major UK Tour of the musical Miss Saigon has been announced for 2025 including dates at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Come From Away
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss this amateur production at Church Hill Theatre!
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Lewis Spears: Serial Pest
Lewis Spears has been creating fake stories to trick his way onto mainstream media outlets his entire career. These are his stories.
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Twist and Shout
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet
After its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025 and brings it to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh.
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Magical Mozart By Candlelight - CANCELLED
With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting and of course candles the European baroque ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Yeol Eum Son plays Mozart
Yeol Eum Son returns with two of the great composer's most compelling concertos.
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Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza!
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RSNO 2025/26: Ghostbusters in Concert
Experience the original 1984 blockbuster Ghostbusters on the big screen this Halloween, with the RSNO playing Elmer Bernstein's score live!
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Totally Tina
Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine Riddoch - and her talented cast at the Corn Exchange Haddington in October!
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Walk Like A Man
Coming to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 31st October, Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection!
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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:
Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles
Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 3rd October!
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Rangers Legends - Hateley, Brown and Durrant
Get ready for a 'World Class' evening with Rangers Legends, as three football titans, Mark Hateley, John Brown, and Ian Durrant and host Graham Roberts, come to Eastwood Park Theatre!
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The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss The Eras Experience, a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 17th October!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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 Carnegie Hall on his first national tour!
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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to The Byre Theatre on Saturday 25th October!
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Thank You for the Music
Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline in a production like no other!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glenn Hughes
Glenn Hughes brings The Chosen Years Tour, a two-hour live extravaganza homage to his illustrious solo career spanning 5 decades in music, to The Garage Glasgow on Saturday 25th October!
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Hollie McNish
With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!
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d4vd
Visionary artist d4vd will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Thursday 16th October!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Hello From Heaven - Motherwell
Be part of an evening of magical mediumship as International Psychic Medium Fiona Stewart Williams brings her new amazing tour to Motherwell on Friday 3rd October!
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Ready Steady 60’s Show
Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Biggar Corn Exchange on Friday 3rd October!
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The Nutcracker
Crown Ballet return to The Town House, Hamilton in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Erskine Arts Cinema Screenings
Erskine Arts are bringing affordable cinema to Renfrewshire! With a genre spanning line up of films from family sing-alongs to cult classics, there's something for everyone.
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STIPE - The Best of REM
NNE proudly presents STIPE, the definitive tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock music - R.E.M, at the Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 4th October!
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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 Beacon Arts Centre in his first national tour!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Movies to Musicals Grease - School Edition
Movies to Musicals returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre this October with Grease The School Edition!
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Dust off your air guitars for The Ultimate Classic Rock Show, an evening of the very best Classic Rock anthems from legends past and present at The Albert Halls in October!
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Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged
Su Pollard celebrates 50 years in showbiz with a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters! Catch her at The Albert Halls on 9th October!
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