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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 27 October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Alec Flynn: LIVE

27th October 2025

Don't miss Alec Flynn, a standup comedian, actor, and digital creator, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 27th October!

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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight

Selected dates between 15th September 2025 - 13th July 2026

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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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 29th December 2025

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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Counting Crows

27th October 2025

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

27th October 2025

A singularly seasonal story by Daniel Kitson that is definitely funny, potentially frightening and maybe, just maybe, a ghost story.

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Dracula

27th October 2025 - 28th October 2025

Jonathan Harker has made the weary journey to Transylvania to complete a transaction for the allusive Count Dracula. Its time to sink your teeth into this timeless gothic tale!

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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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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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Red Raw

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 8th December 2025

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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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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Shifting Patterns with Scottish Ensemble

27th October 2025

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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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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Soundhouse: Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening

27th October 2025

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

27th October 2025

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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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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Children's Classic Concerts

Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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

National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

27th October 2025

Filmed live from the West End, Mrs. Warren's Profession reunites Imelda Staunton with director Dominic Cooke, exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

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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:

Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark

27th October 2025

Brandy Clark returns to the UK with The Art of The Storyteller tour, don't miss her live at Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket on Monday 27th October!

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Tennent’s Laughter Lounge Comedy Open Mic

Tennent’s Laughter Lounge Comedy Open Mic

Selected dates between 20th January 2025 - 29th December 2025

Tennent's Laughter Lounge Open Mic is a totally free night of stand-up comedy featuring some of the best up-and-coming talent Scotland has to offer, plus some pros trying out new material!

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Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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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:

Music in The Museum: Between the Notes with Karen MacIver

Music in The Museum: Between the Notes with Karen MacIver

27th October 2025

'Between the Notes' is a gentle invitation to pause, listen, experience and reflect. This special event marks the launch of a new artist-designed public piano for North Lanarkshire.

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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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Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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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Sponsored Links

Edinburgh Street Historians
Renfrewshire Council
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Murrayfield Experience
Murrayfield Experience
ATG

Sponsored Links

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

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