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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 31 January 2026

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1 World Comedy Film Festival | 2026

31st January 2026

Welcome to the 1World Comedy Short Film Festival. Home to the funniest films from the funniest filmmakers from around the world! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.

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1 World Film Festival 2026

31st January 2026

Welcome to the 1 World Film Festival which celebrates and showcases the most original, entertaining, exciting and finely structured films! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.

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Angelfish

30th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Playing for the first time as Angelfish in their hometown of Edinburgh, this one-off gig is not to be missed, with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid charities for Palestinian children.

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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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Cowgate Block Party

31st January 2026
Edinburgh Old Town

Cowgate Block Party is a brand new all-day music festival coming to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 31st January!

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Definitely Dolly

31st January 2026

Definitely Dolly is the best Dolly Parton tribute this side of Tennessee. Catch the show at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 31st January!

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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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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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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

31st January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play The Fifth Step.

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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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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

31st January 2026

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at The Royal Lyceum in his first national tour!

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The Drifters

31st January 2026

The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at the Usher Hall on 31st January!

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The Jersey Notes

31st January 2026

No matter what your age, you will recognize the songs and won't be able to stop yourself from tapping your feet and getting down on to the dance floor when The Jersey Notes play Room At The Top!

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The Saturday Show

Selected dates between 3rd January 2026 - 11th April 2026

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

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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:

Simon Yates of Touching the Void

Simon Yates of Touching the Void

31st January 2026

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates comes to Eastwood Park Theatre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!

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Through The Decades Tribute Night

Through The Decades Tribute Night

31st January 2026

Get ready to sing and dance the night away to smash hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and more at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's Through The Decades Tribute Night on Saturday 31st 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:

After The Last Waltz

After The Last Waltz

31st January 2026

Don't miss a night of Americana, folk, blues and classic rock and roll when After The Last Waltz returns to Carnegie Hall on Saturday 31st January!

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Ruby Sippers

Ruby Sippers

31st January 2026

Step into a world of magic, music, and movement as the Sarah Hendry School of Dance proudly presents Ruby Sippers at Rothes Halls on 31st 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:

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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Rachel Walker & Marcas Mac an Tuairneir: Depositions

Rachel Walker & Marcas Mac an Tuairneir: Depositions

31st January 2026

From the critically acclaimed songwriting partnership of Rachel Walker and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir comes Depositions — a stunning new suite of songs inspired by, the poetry of Anton Floyd!

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Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Kim Carnie

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Kim Carnie

31st January 2026

Two multi-award-winning singers, one unmissable evening of song... don't miss Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Kim Carnie live at City Halls 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:

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

31st 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 Biggar Corn Exchange!

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Showaddywaddy

Showaddywaddy

31st January 2026

Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 31st 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:

Bogancloch - Film Screening

Bogancloch - Film Screening

31st January 2026

Join Refractive for a screening of the award winning 16mm documentary Bogancloch by director Ben Rivers at The Wynd Centre on Saturday 31st January!

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Queen By Candlelight

Queen By Candlelight

31st January 2026

Following a run of sell-out shows across the UK, join Concerts By Candlelight for an incredible night of Queen anthems at Coats Paisley on Saturday 31st January!

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The Jack Pearce Quintet

The Jack Pearce Quintet

31st January 2026

The Jack Pearce Quintet are quickly building a reputation as a band to watch on the UK jazz scene, catch them live at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 31st January!

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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:

Drifters Tribute - Soul & Motown

Drifters Tribute - Soul & Motown

31st January 2026

Motown Brothers Soul & Motown Show brings you all the classic hits you will want to sing along with. Catch it at The Albert Halls on 31st January!

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Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!

Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!

31st January 2026

Don't miss Scotland's cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour comes to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 31st January!

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