Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 16 October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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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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Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2024
The Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 7th to 16th November bringing some of the world’s best short films to Filmhouse!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Nights Out Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Connor Burns: Gallus
Don’t miss the all-new Gallus – the latest comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland’s breakout international stand-up sensation, at the Adam Smith Theatre on Thursday 16th October!
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Taylor Swift Tribute: The Eras Experience by Xenna
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible: Xenna!
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Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America
Four time Edinburgh comedy award nominee Kieran Hodgson brings his new show, Voice Of America, to The Byre Theatre 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 Glasgow:
John Robertson Plays With His Audience
Expect 90 minutes of improv, mayhem, gaming comedy, crowdwork and songs from the UK's most manic comic, John Robertson, on his first-ever stand-up tour!
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Youth Sector
Brighton-based Youth Sector's music is a coiled spring of urgency and unpredictable energy; while lyrically offering a sense of catharsis for the confusion of modern adult life.
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Trad Thursdays at Sleazys
Brought to you by Falasgair their resident Trad band, come along to Nice N Sleazy every Thursday for knee slapping traditional Scottish music!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, don't miss the Scottish Amateur Premiere at East Kilbride Village Theatre in October!
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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Freak Show - Uncaged
Freak Show: Uncaged at Scotland's SCREAM Park dares guests to step inside a circus where the freaks are in charge... and flesh is the only applause they crave!
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Halloween at Castlebank
Halloween is back at Castlebank and its bigger and scarier than ever! Dare you walk through their tunnel of terror and haunted forest with trees, bats, clowns and other horrors of the dark!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Country Roads
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, hit producers Entertainers celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Disco Mary and Friends
Soulful indie icons in the making, Disco Mary are joined by some of the central belt's tightest indie and funk bands at The Bungalow on Thursday 16th October!
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Big Kid Circus: Paisley
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Paisley's Barshaw Park between Friday 10th and Sunday 19th October!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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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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