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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 18 January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Godeater

18th January 2026

Glasgow tech death metallers, Godeater return to the stage for a show at Edinburgh's Legends on Sunday 18th January as part of the release tour for their new EP, Alvorecer!

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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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Mike Wozniak: The Bench

18th January 2026

Taskmaster star Mike Wozniak is coming to Edinburgh with his new show, The Bench, catch him live at The Royal Lyceum on 18th January!

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Natalie Wildgoose

18th January 2026

Catch songwriter, pianist and composer Natalie Wildgoose when she plays Leith Depot on Sunday 18th January!

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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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The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 31st May 2026

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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Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour

18th January 2026

Grammy-nominated acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer and global touring artist Tommy Emmanuel will perform at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 18th 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:

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

18th January 2026

Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, Al Murray returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

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Laura Jurd with Chris Amer Sextet

Laura Jurd with Chris Amer Sextet

18th January 2026

Visionary trumpet player Laura Jurd returns to Celtic Connections with an all-star band, presenting music from her newly released album, Rites & Revelations!

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Donald WG Lindsay - How’ve You Been? and Outwith

Donald WG Lindsay - How’ve You Been? and Outwith

18th January 2026

Enjoy a forward-thinking night of Scottish music and cinema courtesy of Donald WG Lindsay at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

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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:

The Legends Of American Country Show

The Legends Of American Country Show

18th January 2026

Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to Airdrie Town Hall for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Cinema Live: La Traviata

Cinema Live: La Traviata

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 18th January 2026

Heart-rending arias meet harsh realities in this captivating story. Don't miss a screening of the Royal Ballet and Opera's La Traviata at Airdrie Town Hall Cinema in 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:

Rangers Legends Live!

Rangers Legends Live!

18th January 2026

An Evening with Rangers Legends returns to the Beacon Arts centre in Greenock on Sunday 18th January, starring Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant, John Brown and Graham Roberts.

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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!

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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