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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 29 January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs

23rd January 2026 - 21st December 2026

Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).

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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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Fawlty Towers - The Play

27th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026!

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Hamlet

29th January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Festival Theatre Edinburgh.

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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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Livingston Players Presents The Full Monty

28th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

The Livingston Players Presents The Full Monty at Reconnect Howden Park on Thursday 29th January!

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Meat Loaf by Candlelight

29th January 2026

Join us for an unforgettable night of Meat Loaf Anthems, performed in the beautiful Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh by candlelight.

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Michael Rosen: Getting Through It

29th January 2026

Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show 'Getting Through It' at the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday 29th September!

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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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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart’s Last Three Symphonies

29th January 2026

Discover – or rediscover – the compelling power of Mozart's last three symphonies as Maxim brings his vibrant visions to Scotland.

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The Thursday Show

Selected dates between 11th December 2025 - 14th May 2026

The weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Edinburgh on selected Thursdays through the year!

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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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An Evening With Celtic Legends Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons

An Evening With Celtic Legends Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons

29th January 2026

An Evening with Celtic Legends brings together two fan favourites, Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons, for an unforgettable night of football nostalgia at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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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:

Celebrating Celine

Celebrating Celine

29th January 2026

Prepare to be dazzled as we pay tribute to the voice, the legacy, and the magic of Celine Dion at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 29th January!

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Nights Out Events in Glasgow

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Oslo Twins

Oslo Twins

29th January 2026

Oslo Twins, known for their dreamy, ethereal sound, return to Scotland to play Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy on Thursday 29th January!

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Junior Brother

Junior Brother

29th January 2026

Don't miss alternative Folk mainstay Junior Brother live at Cottiers on Thursday 29th January as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

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The Fiddle Line: Hosted by John McCusker with special guest Aly Bain

The Fiddle Line: Hosted by John McCusker with special guest Aly Bain

29th January 2026

Join renowned fiddle player, composer, and producer John McCusker for an intimate live recording of his new podcast The Fiddle Line, in conversation with the legendary Aly Bain.

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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire

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 Badly-Behaved Poets’ Society

The Badly-Behaved Poets’ Society

29th January 2026

With poetry, wit, and mayhem, The Badly-behaved Poets' Society explores art, freedom, and legacy whilst illuminating the human side of two literary legends.

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Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern

29th January 2026

Don't miss a homecoming gig for Paisley's own Tony McManus at The Bungalow on Thursday 29th January where he'll appear in duo format with multi talented Julia Toaspern!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

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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