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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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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Tarot & Tipples
Join us at Mara for our brand new Tarot & Tipple Nights - we're bringing mystical energy, refreshing drinks and good vibes to The Shore in Leith in conjunction with Tuesday Moon & The Portal Leith!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The Saturday Show
Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
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The Sunday Night Laugh-In
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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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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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!
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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight
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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Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles, Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch.
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The Big Bike Film Night - Edinburgh
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission... bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you! Don't miss the 2025 edition at Edinburgh's Summerhall.
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
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
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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Loud Poets Open Mic
Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic, taking place monthly at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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Best Dressed Blues Band at the First Thursday Blues Club
The First Thursday Blues Club is delighted to welcome the Best Dressed Blues Band on Thursday 2nd October, bringing serious energy and soul to the stage!
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Beverly Glenn-Copeland with special guest Elizabeth Copeland
Beverly Glenn-Copeland with special guest Elizabeth Copeland will play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October as part of a UK/EU tour.
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Halloween Movie Month at Moonwake
We welcome you to a month of horror at Moonwake! We will be screening a range of horror films in the taproom's cinema room in October.
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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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Live Music with Friends of Frankie Miller
Nobby Clark and Rab Howat host an evening with Friends of Frankie Miller to celebrate the Frankie Miller book launch at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 2nd October.
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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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Soul Blues- The Boneshakers ft. Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was)
Catch Billboard Top 10 Funk Blues band The Boneshakers at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!
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SPF Annual Dinner 2025
Dine, engage and network with over 400 industry professionals from leading companies in Scottish real estate at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 2nd October.
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The Witches’ Feast: Seasonal Supper & Live Music by Christine Kammerer
Step into the magic of autumn for an unforgettable evening of food, live music, and storytelling at The Mother Superior Bar on 2nd October!
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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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Wine & Crisps
Join us at 7pm on Thursday 2nd October for Mara’s Wine & Crisps Evening, hosted by the brilliant Poppy from Majestic Wines!
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Common Tongue
Common Tongue is a play aboot imperfect Scots, a fast-paced and quick-witted one-person show exploring the impact of language, identity and their intersections in Scotland.
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Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Edinburgh Cocktail Week returns for its eighth year as the UK's leading cocktail festival from Friday 3rd - Sunday 12th October 2025.
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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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European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025
The European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025 comes to Scotland for the first time at Lost Shore Surf Resort from 3rd to 5th 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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No Windows
Edinburgh duo No Windows play The Mash House on Friday 3rd October following their previous sellout headline and latest EP, ‘The Great Traitor’!
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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 69 Eyes & South of Salem
Don't miss The 69 Eyes and South Of Salem when they headline Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Friday 3rd October!
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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 New Jersey Boys
Enjoy a celebration of the songs of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 3rd October!
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The Scottish Pink Floyd - 50 Years of Wish You Were Here
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here with an unforgettable night as the Scottish Pink Floyd come to Portobello for a powerful tribute to one of rock’s most iconic albums.
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Witchcraft in Edinburgh
Join historical witchcraft expert Cara Hamilton at The Georgian House on October 3rd for a night you will not forget.
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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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HÜSH: ‘Drift & Decay’ EP Release Party
Join HÜSH as they celebrate the release of their new EP “Drift & Decay” at Legends Edinburgh on Saturday 4th October with support from Dying Giant!
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Hell’s Rodeo
The devil is riding shotgun, and the whisky is ever flowing. Join us at Legends Edinburgh on Saturday 4th October for the wildest rodeo straight out of the underworld.
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Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand
Don't miss two acclaimed singer-songwriters Kathryn Williams and Dan Willson (aka Withered Hand) at Corn Exchange Haddington on 10th October!
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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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Occult: The Brotherhood of Astaroth - CANCELLED
Visit the realm of the occult with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce. Will you save your soul, or be damned to oblivion? Join us as things go bump in the night!
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Sing in the City - 15th Anniversary
Fresh from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Sing in the City with Hanley and the Baird will light up the Usher Hall on their 15th Anniversary.
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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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An Audience with Priscilla Presley
Don't miss the rare opportunity to hear Priscilla Presley speak with grace and honesty about the complexities of love, identity, and the legacy she continues to shape!
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Bob Drake / George Burt at The Waverley
Catch Bob Drake perform his irredeemably eccentric but strangely brilliant songs along with electrifying free improv guitar reveries from George Burt at The Waverley Bar on 5th October!
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Brian Cox - It’s All About Me! - CANCELLED
In his first ever one man show, It’s All About Me!, Brian Cox takes us from the backstreets of Dundee to starring in Hollywood blockbusters, a journey full of laughter and pathos!
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Freeze Frame Presents: Drop Dead Fred (1991) (12)
A cult classic for the VHS generation, a special Freeze Frame screening of the cult classic about a young woman and her imaginary friend Drop Dead Fred.
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The Foo Birds - Live at The Jazz Bar
The Foo Birds return to The Jazz Bar on Sunday 5th October with their rich blend of nu-soul, RnB, jazz and pop!
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The Music of The Lord of The Rings: A Tribute to Howard Shore
Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a breathtaking concert that will transport you straight into the heart of Tolkien’s universe.
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Travels with Agatha Christie and Sir David Suchet LIVE
Join Sir David Suchet CBE for an extraordinary evening of storytelling, insight, and unseen archive as he shares his personal pilgrimage in the footsteps of Dame Agatha Christie.
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An Evening with Charlie Mackesy
The Portobello Bookshop Team are excited to be hosting Charlie Mackesy at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 6th October for a very special evening event as part of his book tour!
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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Springbank Whisky Tasting
Join us on the evening of Monday October 6th for another tasting of exceptional whiskies at Bonnie & Wild as we showcase the renowned Campbeltown distiller Springbank!
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Balancing Act
Balancing Act play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 7th October in support of their new album 'Who’ve You Come As?'.
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Nigel Planer – Young Once LIVE - CANCELLED
Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life to the Assembly Rooms on 7th October!
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Unoma Okudo
Experience The Promise Tour... join Unoma Okudo at The Caves for a rare first listen to songs from her forthcoming album with her soaring voice and evocative storytelling.
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A Festive Evening with Lindsey Kelk & Friends
Join Lindsey Kelk and friends for great chats, fun and festivities to celebrate Christmas Fling at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Wednesday 8th October!
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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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Exploring Argentinian Wines
Join us at Drinkmonger on 8th October as we explore the experimental and artisanal world of husband and wife winemaker team Eduardo and Amelia Soler – Ver Sacrum and La Cayetana!
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Spooktacular Creations
Families are invited to join us at IKEA Edinburgh on 8th October for a fun-filled evening of DIY Halloween decorations to get your home ready for the spooky season!
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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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Undercover Hippy
This October, The Undercover Hippy takes to the road for a 20-date UK tour, bringing their unique fusion of reggae, hip hop, and lyrical activism to The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday the 8th!
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Capriccio, an evening of solo classical guitar with Lorenzo Micheli
Hailed as one of the world’s leading classical guitarists, Lorenzo is returning to the UK with his solo recital, Capriccio and brings it to Ps & Gs Church on Thursday 9th October!
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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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Nik Kershaw Musings and Lyrics
Join Nik Kershaw, the man whose music defined the 80s, as he shares songs, stories and silliness at the Corn Exchange Haddington on Thursday 9th October as part of an intimate tour!
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Playtime Plays Jobim
Three of Scotland's leading jazz musicians, Playtime founders, Martin Kershaw, Mario Caribe and Kevin Mackenzie, pay tribute to Jobim with a selection of his beautiful music at The Outhouse!
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Queer Folks’ Tales: Turan Ali, Giulia Galastro, Themo H. Peel & Orla Shortall
Queer Folks’ Tales continues its hit 2025 run with its 4th anniversary show and another queerer-than-queer line up 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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The Seagull
Chekhov's much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.
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Belters Only
Magnetic Dublin house duo Belters Only come to The Liquid Room on Friday 10th October, as part of their UK tour!
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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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Girls Night Oot!
Join the girls on a hen night that you won’t forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack...Songs from 60’s,70’s, 80’s, 90’s 00s and today!
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Haunted Newhailes
Do you dare join us for a spine-chilling tour of Newhailes House? It's earned a reputation for being haunted!
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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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Olga Koch: Comes From Money
Star of Mock The Week and QI, Olga Koch is bringing a brand new show to Monkey Barrel on 10th October!
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Shane Daniel Byrne: Who’s A Big Boy?
Award-winning stand-up, Shane Daniel Byrne, has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed, and he is finally heading across the UK with his brand-new solo hour Who’s A Big Boy?
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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 Big Comedy Roadshow - with Felicity Ward
Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!
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Blood Moon Ball
Lords and ladies of the night, you have been summoned to the masquerade of the damned at Legends on Saturday 11th October. Mortals beware!
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Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival 2025
Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival returns to Murrayfield on Saturday 11th October 2025 - Bigger, Bolder, and with a New Festival Family!
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Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
Catch Jeffrey Lewis & the Voltage at La Belle Angele on October 11th with support from Sergeant Buzfuz!
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Löser - Motörhead Tribute
Get ready Edinburgh for a night of pure, unapologetic rock 'n' roll mayhem when the UK's premier Motörhead tribute, Löser, visits Legends on Saturday 11th October!
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Oktoberfest
Come along to Room At The Top on Saturday 11th October for a fantastic Oktoberfest, with live music from The Jagermaestros Brass Band!
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Peter Perrett
One of rock's great non-conformists Peter Perrett headlines Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 11th October.
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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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The Musicals Party
Get ready to sing your heart out to your favourite songs from the screen and stage at La Belle Angele 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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Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?
Expect a fast-paced whirlwind of punchlines from Glenn Moore, one of the greatest joke-writers of his generation, at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 12th October!
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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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Mystery Event : Red Carpet Celebration
We invite you to the Mystery Event: Red Carpet Celebration — an interactive gala where our community comes together to honour five years of Groove Back and Pirita’s 20 years in dance!
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The Deadlians
One of Ireland's best kept secrets, The Deadlians are a Dublin based band with a cult following playing folk songs, punk rock, psychedelic segues... catch them at Cabaret Voltaire on 12th October!
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An Evening with Ben Elton
The Portobello Bookshop present An Evening with Ben Elton at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on Monday 13th October.
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Doric String Quartet
The Doric String Quartet is one of today’s foremost quartets, regularly appearing in many of the world’s most celebrated concert halls and festivals and they play The Queen's Hall on 13th October!
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Seth Lakeman
Westcountry folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman comes to Edinburgh for a headline show at The Caves on Monday 13th October!
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An Audience with Philippa Gregory
Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew, a fascinating evening of entertaining historical insight and unforgettable storytelling!
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Edinburgh Union Canal Society (EUCS) Quiz Night 2025
Join the Edinburgh Union Canal Society for the return of their quiz night on Tuesday 14th October at the Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club!
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Epic 10th Birthday Party at Flight Club
Flight Club Edinburgh is throwing an Epic 10th Birthday Party on Tuesday 14th October and is inviting you to come and join the celebrations!
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Fionn Regan
Fionn Regan, a Mercury Nominated Artist, will play The Pleasance Edinburgh on Tuesday 14th 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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AMPLIFI: Theon Cross / Azamiah / Gaia
AMPLIFI takes to The Queen's Hall main stage for a series of concerts putting emerging artists centre stage. This event on 15th October features Theon Cross, Azamiah and Gaia!
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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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H.O.L.M.E.S: The Sound Of W.A.S.P.
H.O.L.M.E.S: The Sound Of W.A.S.P. is the new project from legendary W.A.S.P. guitar player Chris Holmes. Be sure to catch him at Bannermans Bar on 15th October, his only Scottish Show!
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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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Staropramen’s Blockbuster Quiz Night at Brewhemia
Put your film knowledge to the test at Staropramen’s Blockbuster Quiz Night — hosted at the one and only Brewhemia 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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British Comedian of the Year (Scotland Heat)
British Comedian of the Year is back in Edinburgh for 2025! Over 200 comedians battle it out nationally for the grand prize of £10,001, but only one can be crowned champion.
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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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Hector Berlioz and Louise Bertin, a friendship in music by Brenda Poupard and Anne Louise Bourion
Mezzo-soprano Brenda Poupard and pianist Anne-Louise Bourion pay tribute to the remarkable friendship and musical kinship of Louise Bertin and Hector Berlioz.
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Hugo Hamlet
Hugo Hamlet is a spiritual rockstar, a force of nature merging ancient wisdom with modern theatre, delivering ecstatic transmissions of truth & love. .
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Loud Poets x Bad Betty: Spoken Word Showcase
Scotland’s premiere spoken word night Loud Poets is teaming up with Nottingham's innovative poetry organisation Bad Betty to showcase a stellar lineup of wordsmiths on 16th October.
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Mary, Queen of Scots
With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!
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Spafford Campbell
Spafford Campbell are blazing a trail that erases genre — and finds gold in the embers. Catch them when they play The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 16th October!
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The Strange Case of 7 Charlotte Square: Halloween Book Fair
Spooky books, eerie vibes & Edinburgh’s booksellers — The Strange Case of 7 Charlotte Square Halloween Book Fair awaits you!
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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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Halloween at Loanhead Farm
Join WATIF Community Trust for a Halloween evening for all to enjoy, including a spooky trail, kids disco, and pumpkin picking!
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Halloween Fireworks Nights
Conifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!
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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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KPop Party
Whether you're a seasoned stan or a curious newcomer, get ready to dance, sing, and vibe all night long. This isn’t just a party — it’s a full-blown KPOP takeover at La Belle Angele!
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Letz Zep - A tribute to Led Zeppelin
Letz Zep faithfully capture the spirit, sound and swagger of one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Don't miss them live at The Liquid Room 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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McFleetwood
Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they perform live at the Howden Park Centre 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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After Dark at 7 Charlotte Square
Step inside 7 Charlotte Square and uncover the dark history of the house and Edinburgh in the 18th and early 19th centuries - a night of murder, mourning, and macabre history!
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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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And Finally - Phil Collins
A high energy show packed full of hits including, In The Air Tonight, Another Day In Paradise and Sussudio along with a visible touch of Genesis.
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Bloom: Performance and Ceilidh
BLOOM, a dance performance and personal story from Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai, is taking place on 18th October at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, followed by a Ceilidh.
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Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk (Halloween Special)
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a Halloween Special hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith!
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Laldie Ceilidh Deluxe featuring The Big Shoogle
A Laldie Ceilidh is at the heart of a great Saturday night and this month we're dancing with live music from The Big Shoogle at the Assembly Roxy on 18th October!
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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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Soul Gathering
Join us for the Soul Gathering Festival, a one-day celebration of connection, creativity, and wellbeing at The Pitt on Saturday 18th October!
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Spook Show: A Seance Magic Show
Take part in a series of mind-twisting demonstrations of magic, illusion, and mind reading inspired by the world of seance, the occult, and ghosts with magician Ash Pryce!
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Techno at the Top
Come along to Room At The Top in Bathgate for a massive techno night on Saturday 18th October, featuring Gary Beck, VALHALLA & OSHY 303!
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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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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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Transcendence
Join us Saturday 18th October at the iconic Liquid Room for a dragtastic takeover featuring Drag Race UK royalty Banksie, Black Peppa and Lill!
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
London Concertante brings Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles Cathedral.
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X MUSE Vodka: The Premium Wild Dining Experience at Jupiter Artland
Don't miss an evening where art, nature, alchemy & gastronomy converge to create a uniquely beautiful experience with an X Muse Vodka takeover of Jupiter Artland 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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Aurora Ensemble Concert and Makers’ Market
Aurora Ensemble presents thier next concert on Sunday 19th October in Broughton St Mary's Parish Church. Before the concert and during the interval there will also be an arts and crafts stall.
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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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Brno Philharmonic
American conductor Dennis Russell Davies is the point of connection in this vibrant concert, which crosses continents and musical genres.
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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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The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 19th October!
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An Evening with Nicola Benedetti
Join Nicola Benedetti at the Usher Hall for a unique and personal show as she returns to pre-eminent stages across the UK for her first solo tour in over ten years.
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Cannibal Ox
Celebrating over 20 years of original music, Cannibal Ox will be performing classic material plus new singles when they play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 21st October!
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Michelle de Swarte: The Afters
Michelle de Swarte is back with her entourage of trademark razor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred storytelling.
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Milo Edwards: How Revolting! Sorry to Offend
Award-winning comedian Milo Edwards returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 21st October his new show 'How Revolting! Sorry to Offend'.
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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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Kerry Godliman: Bandwidth
Kerry Godliman, as seen on Afterlife & Taskmaster, returns with her straight-talking charm and quick wit on a brand new stand-up show! Catch her at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 22nd October!
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Kim Blythe: Cowboy
Kim Blythe, one of Scottish comedy's most exciting rising stars, brings her second show Cowboy to Monkey Barrel on Wednesday 22nd October!
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Natural Wine, What Does it Mean?
Mags Janjo is a trail blazer in the natural wine world. Come along to Drinkmonger on 22nd October for an amazing tasting as Mags explains his scientific approach to making natural wines!
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The Lovely Eggs
Two-piece lo-fi psychedelic punk rock band, The Lovely Eggs, will bring their UK tour to Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Wednesday 22nd October!
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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of spooky drag, burlesque, comedy and medical mayhem as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival!
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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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Fatherless Monster
Get to know Frankensteins Monster like you've never been able to before, and find out if you're more creature than man yourself.
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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd and 24th October!
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Glenn and Flenn
Once popular children's programme, Glenn and Flenn, has since fallen into obscurity. Surely this is some mistake. There is nothing wrong with the show. Don't worry. You will see.
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Good Egg Comedy presents: Cracking New Jokes Show
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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Lawrence Chaney - Memoirs From My Sh*pipes
These pipes have a lot of stories to tell! Lawrence Chaney triumphantly returns to the stage for another stand-up comedy tour!
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Live in Leith: Psych/Garage/Groovy Rock Edition
Don't miss a top lineup at Leith Arches as part of Native Sun's (US) European tour with Logans Close, My Electric Love Affair and Baobhan Sith on 23rd 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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Mountains Have Rules for a Reason
The Appalachian Mountains have rules for a reason, but is that due to fact or fable?
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My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit
My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit is an Original horror storytelling on knitting, grief, and perfection. Catch it at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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Pandoras Box
An improvised horror show where your fears shape the story. Submit secrets, make choices, or stay silent every decision changes whats inside Pandoras Box.
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Peter Mitchelson Horror Storyteller
When children play, they create the scariest horror stories. My friends and I would bunk off and hide in the attic. I try to recount those stories told there that still haunt me.
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Sacred Heart
In a confessional, Judith begs a priest for help. She's been possessed by an angel, marked to do God's will. And if he won't help her - she may have to make a terrible sacrifice.
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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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Stand Up Horror
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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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 Cases of Professor Novak
Professor Novak will offer an insight into cases of the paranormal and unexplained that he has encountered during his career. There will be tails and unexplained events
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The Lady in White
When Edith meets Julian, heir to Cary Court, it seems nothing can stop true love. That is, until she learns that tradition demands she gain the approval of the family ghost first..
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The Ritual
Steffen Haanes awakens as The Master to conduct The Ritual for those brave enough to enter his spooky lair. Do you dare accept his invitation?
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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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UNDER THE BED
The Monster Nyx is perfectly content with her life in the realm of The Underbed. But when her human, Luna discovers her, both of their worlds are permanently disrupted.
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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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15 Years Of One Direction Party
Let's Go Crazy Crazy Crazy to the incredible sounds of One Direction at La Belle Angele on Friday 24th October!
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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)
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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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh: The Carnevil
Roll up, roll up... if you dare! This October and November, Bongo's Bingo is transforming into a twisted circus of chaos, confetti, and carnage. Welcome to The Carnevil!
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Ceilidh Supper Club
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish National Gallery with great food, great music, and great company, this is one Friday night you won’t want to miss!
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Cirqulation: JOURNEY
Whether under a roof or under the open sky, JOURNEY is a heart-warming, immersive experience that brings contemporary circus right to your doorstep.
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Country by Candlelight
Forget your 9 to 5, as you experience the biggest and best of country music, like never before - all performed live by candlelight at the Assembly Rooms on 24th October!
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From the Land of Fire & Ice
The Garleton Singers and The Vordukor Choir from Iceland present an evening of songs from Scotland and Iceland at St Mary's Parish Church Haddington on 24th October.
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Greyfriars Bobby in A.I. Wonderland
Greyfriar's Bobby in A.I. Wonderland is an immersive, theatrical haunted maze taking place in Scotland's largest nuclear bunker, Barnton Bunker.
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Halloween Special: Les Diaboliques
Les Diaboliques is a 1955 French psychological horror thriller film with a brilliant twist ending. Catch is at Institut français d’Écosse on Friday 24th 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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MacTraitors Murder Mystery Evening
Following the great success of our last Murder Mystery Night and Dinner, join us for an evening of suspense, intrigue, and detective work at the Grassmarket Centre on Friday 24th October!
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Old Town Ghost Walk (Halloween Special)
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spine-chilling Halloween Special adventure in Edinburgh's Old Town!
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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!
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The Seance: Phantasm
Join us in the underground chamber, at the spookiest time of the year, as we draw back the veil for a séance with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce.
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Bach Goldberg Variations by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral on Saturday 25th 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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Candlelight Spring: Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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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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Hallo-Wine Tasting
Join us in our beautiful gallery at Leith Makers on Saturday 25th October for a wine-tasting evening, hosted by local wine-merchant, Bludge!
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Indie Discoteque
We bet that you look good on the dance floor and we invite you to dance to Indie anthems at La Belle Angele on Saturday 25th October!
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Mark Steel: The Leopard in My House
Join multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer, a battle he is winning (thankfully).
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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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Monster Cabaret
Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
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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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The Big Swally Edinburgh
The Caledonian Craft Beer Merchant and Vault City Brewing present The Big Swally Edinburgh, returning for its second year on Saturday the 25th of October.
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The Music of U2 by Candlelight
Calling all U2 super fan! The Music of U2 by Candlelight comes to Assembly Rooms on Saturday 25th October.
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The Vampires: Live
An alluring fusion of vampire mystique, mind-bending mentalism, and powerful magic, brought to life by Las Vegas headliners Dee Christopher and Vita DeVoid.
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Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party
The Banditos are gathering at La Belle Angele to celebrate the end of a 10 year long story with 4 hours of non stop twenty one pilots.
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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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Emma Pollock
Emma Pollock heads out on a solo tour of the UK in support of her album, Begging The Night To Take Hold, don't miss her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 26th October!
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Gorelesque
Join us for "Gorlesque," a spine-chilling drag burlesque cabaret where glamour meets the grotesque. Experience a thrilling night of bizarre performances that blur beauty and horror!
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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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Robyn Hitchcock
English singer-songwriter and guitarist Robyn Hitchcock brings his UK autumn tour to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Sunday 26th October!
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Session A9
Now in their 21st anniversary year, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country. Catch them at the Corn Exchange Haddington on Sunday 26th 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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Trick Or Treat - An Unpredictable Halloween Magic Show For Adults!
Join the mischievous minds of Cameron Gibson & Luke Osey as the pair serve up tricks, treats, and a whole lot of unpredictable magic this Halloween!
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Tricks of the Fae
Enter a world where the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur in an unsettling magic show where forgotten folklore comes to life.
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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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X-Ray Cat Trio Gig
Leeds’ favourite surf punks, X Ray Cat Trio, play Leith Arches on Sunday 26th October along with The Baron Nonesutch Band for a double-feature of Hallow’eenie rock’n’roll.
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Alec Flynn: LIVE
Don't miss Alec Flynn, a standup comedian, actor, and digital creator, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 27th 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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Daniel Kitson: Maybe a Ghost Story
A singularly seasonal story by Daniel Kitson that is definitely funny, potentially frightening and maybe, just maybe, a ghost story.
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Rockaoke Halloween Special
Sing your heart out to spooky tunes and dress to impress for our fancy dress competition at Legends on 27th October!
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Scottish Ensemble will create an evening that is both electrifying and meditative when they bring Shifting Patterns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!
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Soundhouse: Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2000 years.
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The Horror Cut: A Scottish Scream Special
Lights, camera, terror! Join Gary Hewitt and Stephen Kerr for a special live podcast recording as they slice open their favourite Scottish horror films.
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Celtic Worship
Celtic Worship are thrilled to be heading out across the country on tour, don't miss them live at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday 28th October!
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Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes
Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes return to the UK for a short run, ahead of their headline slot at the Black Deer London festival, and play La Belle Angele on Tuesday 28th October!
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Hannah Aldridge Band
Hannah Aldridge is hitting the road once again, this time with her full band in tow, and plays The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Tuesday 28th October!
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Lady Maisery
The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and Hannah James make up the uniquely captivating band Lady Maisery. Catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on 28th October!
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Milo Korbenski
Milo Korbenski, a shadowy, anonymous solo musician only publicly seen in a featureless white mask, plays Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 28th 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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Spooky Trivia Night
Join us at BrewDog DogHouse on 28th October for an exciting Trivia Night led by Thomas Futter!
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Alien Chicks
Alien Chicks, a dynamic post-punk trio from South London known for their electrifying blend of rap, jazz and punk, play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 29th October!
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Black Sabbitch
Black Sabbitch, the all-female tribute band to Black Sabbath, return to play The Mash House Edinburgh on 29th October!
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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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Doppelgänger | Screening + Workshop
Doppelgängers³ is a playful polyphonic hybrid documentary and space mission design in which Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian is summoning three versions of herself in a chaotic odyssey.
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Flux Gigs 1.2: Ayami Suzuki & Bell Lungs
Flux Gigs have announced an incredible line up for Flux Gigs 1.2 on Wednesday 29th October at Home Bar in Edinburgh.
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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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Playhouse of the Dead: Night Edition
This Halloween, take part in a one-of-a-kind interactive experience at the Pitt in Granton!
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The Screen Rot Podcast: LIVE
Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell present the Screen Rot Podcast: Live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 29th October!
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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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Charming Disaster’s Musical Oracle
New York City goth-folk duo Charming Disaster make their Edinburgh debut with an interactive cabaret show that straddles the line between concert and theatre.
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Halloween - Themed Wine & Crisps Night
Join us at Mara on Wednesday 30th October for a ghoulishly good evening of wine, crisps, and eerie pairings, hosted by the brilliant Poppy from Majestic Wines!
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Hel Cabaret - BloodMoon
It's the season of thinning veils. Have you lit your lanterns to protect you? Then join Hel Cabaret for 'BloodMoon' at La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Innis & Runn: Halloween Edition
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween bash with 'Innis & Runn'. A fright-filled run, costumes, pints, and good times await!
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Jack Skipper: Skint
Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper brings his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, show Skint to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Jah Wobble & the Invaders of the Heart
Jah Wobble and The Invaders of the Heart return to The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Leith Theatre Halloween Heritage Tour
Come and explore Leith’s 1930s art deco treasure, Leith Theatre, on the spookiest Eve of the year!
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Lorna Reed with Konrad Wiszniewski & the Green Note Trio
Don't miss a night of soulful jazz from Lorna Reid along with Konrad Wiszniewski and the Green Note Trio, guaranteed to make you groove all evening long!
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Racecar Hallowe’en Gig
Racecar return to Leith Arches for the 2025 Hallowe'en special, with support from Acolyte and Dr Salad. Expect spooky sets and creepy costumes!
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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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Screening of Elevator to the Gallows + Live Jazz Performance
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse for the very first Cinetopia Salon, a new monthly gathering where cinema meets live performance, nibbles and drinks, and good conversation!
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Spooktacular Halloween Bash!
Join IKEA Edinburgh in store for our spooktacular Halloween bash! Get ready for a night of frightening fun and eerie entertainment.
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The Eric Liddell Community - 45th Anniversary Celebration
The Eric Liddell Community is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special evening of music from pupils at James Gillespie’s and Boroughmuir High School on Thursday 30th October!
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The Great Divinator: Touched by Spirits
The Great Divinator is back in Edinburgh with his cult hit outrageous Victorian seance show 'Touched By Spirits' as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival.
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The Wytches
The Wytches, one of the UK’s most thrilling underground rock bands, play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October!
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Wintery Wines Wines Tasting
Join Bludge on Thursday 30th October for an evening of wintery wines at Away Industries in the heart of Leith!
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Annasach’s Hallowe’en Ceilidh
Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our Hallowe'en Ceilidh from 8pm at The Counting House on Friday 31st October! All dances can be called so beginners welcome.
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Dead Man’s Disco
Don't miss The Tarbet Edinburgh's Halloween Dead Man’s Disco on 31st October. Prize for best costume, DJ and Party Games.
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Distillery After Dark - Halloween at Holyrood
Distillery After Dark: a Halloween experience like no other - Witchcraft, Hauntings, Murder and the echo of footsteps in the fog…
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Edgar Allan Poe’s Ghost Stories x Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Join Moonlight Concerts for a terrifying night as horror novelist Edgar Allan Poe 'resurrects' his spine-tingling ghost stories - with haunting live piano!
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Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening with Live Score
Silent Screen Scotland returns to Edinburgh with "Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening" - a candlelit screening of Nosferatu accompanied by live score at the Institut français d'Écosse!
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Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom returns this Halloween with The Phantom of the Opera, the greatest ghost story ever told, at St Cecilias Hall!
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Ghost Stories by Candlelight
What better way to kick off your Hallowe’en night than with some ghost stories in the Banshee Labyrinth!
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Half Man Half Bull
Two stories, two gigs - two tales of escaping things and proving things. This epic theatrical double-album full of virtuosic spoken word and soaring live music is a story in two halves.
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Halloween Double Bill: A Candlelight Night at the Haunted Opera
Enjoy 2 thrilling shows at a discount price when Moonlight Concerts return to the oldest concert Hall in Scotland with a musical double bill inspired by Halloween!
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Halloween Night Ghost Walk
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spooky night of ghostly tales and haunted history on our Halloween Night Ghost Walk!
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Haunted Drams - Ghost & Whisky Experience
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh’s dark past on this spine-tingling walking tour through the Old Town’s most haunted close and forgotten corners!
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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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Legends Halloween
Classic Legends Halloween. Bigger and better every year!! You don't want to miss this!
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Pastel Moon and special guests live at Wee Red Bar
Join us on Friday, 31st October for a dreamy night under the Pastel Moon at The Wee Red Bar - special guest, live music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories!
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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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Saved By The 90s - Halloween Party
The UK's ultimate 90's night returns to La Belle Angele for a Halloween Special. 90's fancy dress is highly encouraged!
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Scottish Sex Pistols
Catch the legendary Scottish Sex Pistols when they play Bannerman's Bar in Edinburgh on Friday 31st October!
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So Fetch - 2000s Halloween Party
So Fetch returns to La Belle Angele on 31st October. Get ready to sing your heart out in a night packed with 2000s Pop!
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An improvised comedy horror story on All Hallow’s Eve. You get to decide how this story goes, in this sell out show performing for your devilish pleasure.
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Story Platform
Story Platform is a monthly live event at The Gilded Saloon, created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!
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The Halloween Spook Show
Seance magic and supernatural illusions in the vaulted cinema of Scotland’s Most Haunted Pub. What’s Hallowe’en without a good Ouija Board session and a chat with the dead?
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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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Unholy - Midnight Alt Events
This Halloween, step beyond the mundane and into the UNHOLY - an alternative Halloween ball summoned from the shadows - at the Assembly Roxy!
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Very Spooky Karaoke
Come join in on the madness of Karaoke at the Black Rose Tavern Rock Bar right in the city centre of Edinburgh!
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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:
These Mechanisms
Brimming with curiosity and joy, Christine manipulates and raps her way along a precarious journey, taking us to surprising places! Just got to keep going!
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The Glasgow Piano Man
An evening of live music and great food when The Glasgow Piano Man tribute returns to Mr MacGregor's!
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Where Were You When…
For the first time, journalist Bill McFarlan lifts the lid on the story behind the stories and the laughs and tears behind the headlines when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!
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:
Hotel California
Join us at Rothes Hall for an evening of pure Eagles nostalgia as Hotel California return on 11th 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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Ladies Fashion Show & Pop Up Shop
Shop your favourite High Street Brand at the Ladies Fashion Show & Pop Up Shop held in Falkland Community Hall on Friday 10th October!
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:
Ròisìn McCarney
Róisín McCarney is an exciting new power house singer from Glasgow, catch her live at King Tut's on Thursday 30th October!
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Soulfully Yours
Experience the magic of Bollywood's golden era when Kumar Sanu and Sadhana Sargam bring Soulfully Yours to Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on Friday 10th October!
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Shifting Patterns with Scottish Ensemble
Scottish Ensemble will create an evening that is both electrifying and meditative when they bring Shifting Patterns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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:
The Noizy Indie Social Club Presents The Mellow Party
Mellow Party is a lowlander alternative folk band, don't miss them live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 30th October!
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Castlebank Halloween Party
Castlebank Fright Night returns! Join the team for their Halloween extravaganza which finishes on October 31st with a spooktacular party!
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Arlington
Arlington by Enda Walsh is a dark fable of surveillance, connection, and the power of imagination. Don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October!
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:
Hue and Cry - Full Band Show
LNP Promotions are super excited to announce the legendary Hue and Cry are coming back to Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 11th October!
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Pop Divas Ice Disco
From timeless anthems to chart-topping tunes, Braehead Ice Centre's Pop Divas Ice Disco the ultimate night of skating, music, and fun on the ice - perfect for pop lovers of all ages!
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Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust is proud once again to host the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland at this annual charity concert.
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:
Reading Between The Lines
Step into the vibrant world of Scottish storytelling at Reading Between the Lines, a unique literary celebration bringing together some of the nation’s most insightful voices and film makers.
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Sweet & Sour – The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show!
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Interesting Things
Interesting Things returns to the Tolbooth showcasing some of the best Scottish and international indie, alternative, electronic, pop, jazz and experimental music.
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Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare
Celebrate 15 years of Halloween at Kelburn with scares that are bigger, bolder, and more terrifying than ever. Will you survive to relive the NIGHTMARE?
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its fourth festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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