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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 26 October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Adam Frost

26th October 2025

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

26th October 2025

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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2024

7th October 2025 - 16th November 2025

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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Emma Pollock

26th October 2025

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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Fatherless Monster

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Glenn and Flenn

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Gorelesque

26th October 2025

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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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

26th September 2025 - 3rd November 2025

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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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

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Mountains Have Rules for a Reason

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Myra Dubois: Cosmic Empath

26th October 2025

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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Pandoras Box

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Renfield

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Renfield, a dark and disturbing solo show, returns to The Banshee Labyrinth as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival.

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Robyn Hitchcock

26th October 2025

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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Royal Mile International Piano Series

6th October 2025 - 20th July 2026

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!

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Sacred Heart

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Session A9

26th October 2025

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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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

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Stand Up Horror

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Susan Morrison is historically funny

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

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

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The Big Show

Selected dates between 12th September 2025 - 28th December 2025

Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!

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The Birthday Massacre

26th October 2025

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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The Lady in White

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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 Seagull

9th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

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 Sunday Night Laugh-In

Selected dates between 31st August 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

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Trick Or Treat - An Unpredictable Halloween Magic Show For Adults!

26th October 2025

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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UNDER THE BED

23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Who We Are

26th October 2025

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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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:

UnitOne and Tsuchigumo Daiko - Synergy

UnitOne and Tsuchigumo Daiko - Synergy

26th October 2025

Experience this electrifying fusion of rhythm and artistry as Los Angeles-based UnitOne and Glasgow's Tsuchigumo Daiko join forces for a celebration of Taiko drumming!

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Karaoke Sundays With Dino

Karaoke Sundays With Dino

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Join Dino Martino and some of the best singers and entertainers in Barrhead at the Arthurlie Inns for Karaoke Sundays With Dino!

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Nights Out Events in Fife

Nights Out Events in Glasgow

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

Gothic Glasgow

Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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Very Santana

Very Santana

26th October 2025

Join us for an unforgettable night as Very Santana pays tribute to Carlos Santana's legendary music!

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Newton Faulkner

Newton Faulkner

26th October 2025

Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner returns with his eighth studio album, OCTOPUS, and a supporting tour which will see him headline SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 26th October!

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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire

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

Halloween at Castlebank

Halloween at Castlebank

Selected dates between 11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Freak Show - Uncaged

Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Freak Show - Uncaged

10th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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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Biggar Little Festival

Biggar Little Festival

17th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!

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Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Lochwinnoch Arts Festival: Cua

Lochwinnoch Arts Festival: Cua

26th October 2025

Don't miss Cua, a hugely acclaimed Irish folk music trio blending roots, blues, gospel, jazz fusion, traditional, bluegrass and more, presented by Lochwinnoch Arts Festival!

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Paisley Halloween Festival

Paisley Halloween Festival

24th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Get ready for Halloween in Paisley, where gothic creatures and macabre masterpieces await... Paisley Halloween Festival, one of the biggest and best of its kind in the UK, returns for 2025!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

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

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

27th January 2025 - 8th December 2025

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!

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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare

Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare

15th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Hilton Glasgow
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Children's Classic Concerts
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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
TGC Leisure
Headline PR
Hilton Glasgow
Murrayfield Experience
Murrayfield Experience
Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
Murrayfield Experience
Wonder & Co
Escape The Past
Children's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Street Historians
ATG

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War Horse
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