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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 16 January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 16th January 2026 - 28th February 2026

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!

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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

14th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!

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Freddie & Queen Experience

16th January 2026

The Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands. Don't miss them when they return to the Reconnect Regal Theatre!

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Grace Mulvey: Work In Progress

16th January 2026

Don't miss this new work in progress show from BBC Galton & Simpson comedy winner Grace Mulvey, an Irish stand-up taking the UK comedy scene by storm!

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Laura Jurd - Rites & Revelations

16th January 2026

One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Laura Jurd's unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates.

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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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One Voice - Barry Manilow

16th January 2026

Join us at Reconnect Howden Park in January for a night of nostalgia, passion, and pure musical brilliance as we pay tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time!

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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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Thai Supper Night

16th January 2026

Ruzita will be back at Flavour and Haver Cook School on 16th January to share the unique flavours of Thai cuisine!

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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 2nd January 2026 - 10th April 2026

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

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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:

Cinema Screening: Die My Love

Cinema Screening: Die My Love

16th January 2026

Enjoy a special screening of Lynne Ramsay' Die My Love, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 16th January!

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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:

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

16th January 2026

Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

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Bonnie & Clyde the Musical

Bonnie & Clyde the Musical

15th January 2026 - 17th January 2026

Join Playhouse Theatre Company for an electrifying night of passion, danger, and rebellion in this thrilling musical that tells the legendary story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow!

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The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland - Kaleidoscope

The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland - Kaleidoscope

16th January 2026

Step into a world of musical colour and dazzling variety as the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland presents Kaleidoscope at Carnegie Hall on 16th January!

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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:

Eilidh Shaw & Ross Martin and Special Guests

Eilidh Shaw & Ross Martin and Special Guests

16th January 2026

Eilidh and Ross will perform much of their recently released album, Stay Here All Night, with special guests Chris Grieve, Willie MacAskill, James Lindsay and Kenny Knowles.

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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 6th March 2026

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

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Taste of the Calton

Taste of the Calton

Selected dates between 28th November 2025 - 18th September 2026

Taste of the Calton at BAaD is an intimate dining experience honouring the surrounding community. Enjoy good food, wine and anecdotes about who and what makes this area unique!

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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:

Absolute Elvis with Johnny Lee Memphis

Absolute Elvis with Johnny Lee Memphis

16th January 2026

Scotland's very own multi-award winning Johnny Lee Memphis will be performing in the Absolute Elvis show when it returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 16th January!

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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:

The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz

The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz

15th January 2026 - 16th January 2026

Starring Still Game's Sanjeev Kholi, River City's Gayle Telfer Stevens and fierce and fabulous Drag queen Cherry West, The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz is a post Christmas night out you don't want to miss!

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Hugh Reed and The Velvet Underpants

Hugh Reed and The Velvet Underpants

16th January 2026

Don't miss Hugh Reed and The Velvet Underpants when they return to The Bungalow in Paisley on Friday 16th January with Frank's House as special guests!

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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

16th January 2026

Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!

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Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert with the RSNO
Experience Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban like never before as the Scottish National Orchestra brings John Williams’ spellbinding score to life live in concert at Edinburgh Castle!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall