Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in March 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
Live Music at The Botanist
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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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight
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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Chopin by Candlelight
Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional evening piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles' Cathedral.
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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Thomas Green - Brainstorm
Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Larry Dean: Work In Progress
Twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show (2018, 2022) and previously for Best Newcomer (2015), Larry Dean comes back to Edinburgh to workshop new material!
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Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral, that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music.
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Stand Up Horror
Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!
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Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Here & Now, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon Steps, comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse from 24th February 2026!
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One Day The Musical
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.
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Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
Join Murder Trial Tonight IV for Death of a Landlord! Hear the case, weigh the evidence, and deliver your verdict.
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Bleed From Within
Don't miss Glasgow metal kings Bleed From Within when they play the Liquid Room on Sunday 1st March as part of a UK tour!
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Fabiano Do Nascimento
Don't miss Fabiano do Nascimento, a Rio de Janeiro-born guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer, known for his stunning tapestry of intricately woven, multi-string performance!
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Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, with his live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Sunday 1st March!
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Leith Ross
Leith Ross, a Canadian singer, songwriter and artist, is on a UK/EU tour in 2026 with a date at La Belle Angele on Sunday 1st March!
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Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks
Join Nigel Havers when he brings his new show 'Talking B*ll*cks' to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 1st March!
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Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess
Helen and Ellie are BACK with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they're feeling brave enough...
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Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts
Starring Tom Chambers as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.
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Chloe Petts: Big Naturals
Chloe Petts returns with a brand-new tour, and she's delving where she's never delved before: this is a show about sex. Catch her at The Stand Edinburgh on 4th March!
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Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2025!
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Sean Shibe: Scottish Lute
Sean Shibe and Dunedin Consort dive into the archives of the National Library of Scotland to explore the musical riches in its collection.
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The Vaccines
The Vaccines return to Edinburgh on Wednesday 4th March, to play their album 'What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?' in full, celebrating 15 years since their debut was released!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Borrani & Beethoven
Lorenza Borrani returns for a second concert of the Season with an evening of wit, humour and magical evocations.
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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Reconnect Howden Park on 5th March!
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Samantha Fish
American guitarist and singer songwriter Samantha Fish brings her Paper Doll World Tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 6th March!
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Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Jason Manford is back with a new live show, A Manford All Seasons! Don't miss him live at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Saturday 7th March!
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Live Forever
Introducing 'Live Forever’ – a celebration of music from, and a tribute to, the greatest rock ’n’ roll band Britain has ever seen… Oasis!
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Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat
With the end of her twenties rapidly approaching, Melanie Bracewell, one of New Zealand’s most popular comics unpacks the last decade of her life.
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Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute
Don't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, live at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on Saturday 7th March!
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Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop
Sara Pascoe is returning to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 8th March 2026 with her new show I Am A Strange Gloop!
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Serena Terry: Therapy
Serena Terry, creator of online sensation Mammy Banter, brings her new show Therapy to Edinburgh's Festival Theatre on Sunday 8th March!
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Folk Bitch Trio
Folk Bitch Trio announced a return in March 2026, bringing their “otherworldly” (Line of Best Fit) live show to 11 cities across UK/Europe, including a date at Cabaret Voltaire on the 9th.
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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding.
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Scottish Opera - Tristan und Isolde
This is one of only two performances of Wagner at his most intoxicating and transcendent.
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David Attenborough’s Ocean In Concert
Ocean in Concert takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
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Mark Nelson: Liquid Gold
Multi award winning Scottish stand up Mark Nelson brings his brand new show, Liquid Gold, to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 12th March 2026!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Saxophone Dreams with Jess Gillam
Jess Gillam brings her invigorating musical personality to a colourful and adventurous concert.
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Wille & The Bandits
Wille & the Bandits are on the road with their brand-new album 'Salt Roots' and play The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Thursday 12th March!
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Jack Off The Beanstalk - Adult Panto
Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 13th March!
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RSNO 2025/26: Gladiator in Concert
Relive the legendary and five-time Academy Award-winning film Gladiator, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus performing Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard's Golden Globe-winning score!
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Tom Davis: Spudgun
Tom Davis is back on the road with new show Spudgun, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Friday 13th March!
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A Vision of Elvis
Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Corn Exchange Haddington in March!
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Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath
Authentic, curious, and gleefully irascible, comedian Desiree Burch leads a madcap voyage through the Middle Ages - AKA the mid-life crisis, and its mandatory metamorphosis.
READ MOREMark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
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The Fillers - Killers Tribute
The Fillers - The Ultimate Tribute to The Killers - Get ready for an electrifying tribute to one of the most iconic rock bands of the 21st century!
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Josienne Clarke Sings Sandy Denny: Across The Evening Sky
Acclaimed singer songwriter Josienne Clarke is touring with a full band and a new show in 2026, dedicated to the immortal songs and genius of Sandy Denny, including a date at The Voodoo Rooms.
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Poulenc’s Gloria and Bruckner Mass in D Minor
Join us at the Usher Hall on Sunday 15th March as two highly renowned choirs come together in a truly unique collaboration.
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Vittorio Angelone: You Can’t Say Nothing Any More
After two sold out tours, Vittorio Angelone is heading back on the road with his brand new show... You Can’t Say Nothing Any More!
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Mark Simmons is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 16th March!
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Piatti Quartet
Don't miss the Piatti Quartet, one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation, at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Monday 16th March!
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Tessa Rose Jackson
Tessa Rose Jackson brings The Lighthouse Tour to Leith Depot on Wednesday 18th March, the only Scottish date!
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The Boy at the Back of the Class
After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion.
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Maff Brown
Catch British comedian and MC Maff Brown at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 19th March!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven, Pekka & the Dreamers’ Circus
Classical and folk join forces for a celebration of dance, in this joyfully unconventional programme masterminded by Pekka Kuusisto.
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Tom Rosenthal: Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am
Star of Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), this is Tom’s much awaited return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show, Manhood.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the EICC on Friday 20th March!
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Jersey Beats
Let the Jersey Beats take you back to the era when hit song after hit song had The Four Seasons famous around the world at the Corn Exchange Haddington Friday 20th March!
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Don't miss Norrie Maciver, lead singer of Skipinnish, when he plays The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 20th March!
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RSNO Season 25-26: St Mary’s Music School Showcase
The RSNO is thrilled to offer the Senior Pupils of St Mary’s Music School the opportunity to shine in the magnificent Usher Hall.
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RSNO Season 25-26: Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Beauty, passion and the miracles of nature – there's no tale that an orchestra can't tell, and there's definitely no symphony quite like Tchaikovsky's shattering Fourth.
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Vitamin String Quartet: - The Music of Billie Eilish, Bridgerton & Beyond
The Vitamin String Quartet is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world, redefining the boundaries of string music. Don't miss them when they play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 20th March!
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Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse
Clinton Baptiste, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in 2026 with his new show 'Spectral Intercourse'!
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Employed To Serve
English metalcore band Employed To Serve bring their UK headline tour to The Mash House on Saturday 21st March!
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Fleetwood Shack
Join us at Room At The Top for a fantastic tribute night with the amazing Fleetwood Shack! Sing and dance to all the well known hits from Fleetwood Mac.
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The Fureys
Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys take to our stage at Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 21st March as part of their Farewell Tour!
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Judi Love: All About The Love
Judi Love is heading on tour in 2026 with a new stand-up show and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd March!
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The Billy Joel Songbook
Elio Pace returns with his sensational and critically-acclaimed show, celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel, to the Usher Hall on Sunday 22nd March!
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The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
In her first live show in over a decade, Sue Perkins delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding.
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Hannah James & Toby Kuhn
If you’re looking for warmth, honesty and musical excellence, look no further than this evening with Hannah James & Toby Kuhn at the Traverse Theatre!
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Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile
A brand-new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story Death on the Nile is heading out on a nationwide tour, don't miss it at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in March!
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Harry Enfield and No Chums
Come along to the Usher Hall for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled 'stupid idiot', Harry Enfield!
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Amy Mason - Behold!
Behold! is a silly yet razor-witted examination of digital dependency, friendship and community, delivered with Amy Mason’s signature blend of off-kilter storytelling and deadpan warmth.
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An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
Enjoy an enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Language of Eden
Andrew Manze conducts an evening of rapturous English music and striking new sounds, with Roderick Williams and the SCO Chorus.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live In Concert
Spider-Man™: No Way Home Live in Concert is the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans of all ages. Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on Thursday 26th March!
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The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros
After selling out shows in 2025 – The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns in 2026 with a stunning new production!
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AMPLIFI: Brownbear - Ria Andrews - Nuna
AMPLIFI takes to The Queen's Hall main stage on Friday 27th March, featuring four innovative genre-bending artists from today's UK music scene.
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Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2
Delight in a beautiful performance of Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto accompanied by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta at St Giles' Cathedral on 27th March!
READ MORERSNO Season 25-26: Ethan Loch Plays Gershwin
Thomas Søndergård conjures up the wizardry of The Sorcerer's Apprentice and introduces the dancing crockery and singing squirrels of Ravel's ravishing mini-opera.
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Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings And Roundabouts
Catch the critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye, nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards!
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Beautiful Crazy - The Luke Combs Collection
Brand NEW for 2026 and coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet... Luke Combs!
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Clearwater Creedence Revival
Don't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March 2026 with ‘The Fortunate Son’ tour!
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Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation
Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! He'll bring Re:Creation to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 28th March 2026!
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The Blockheads
The Blockheads return to La Belle Angele on Saturday 28th March!
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The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of Cher when The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection comes to The Usher Hall on Saturday 28th March!
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Scott Bennett - Stuff
Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
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Aynur Doğan
Aynur is one of the most prominent Kurdish singers of our times and she brings her first UK tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Monday 30th March.
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Discovering Morricone
Experience the enchanting world of Maestro Ennio Morricone, brought to life by Ensemble Symphony Orchestra and led by conductor Giacomo Loprieno.
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Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners will return to UK theatres for its biggest and best ever tour with a date at Edinburgh Playhouse on 31st March!
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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: Royal Ballet and Opera - Giselle
Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright's atmospheric and bewitching production. Watch a screening of Giselle at Eastwood Park Theatre on Tuesday 3rd March!
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A Scottish Comedy Collective
Join Eastwood Park Theatre for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with a line up comprising Graham Mackie, Jo Caulfield, Cubby and MC Hammersmith!
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The Spirit of Bad Company and Free
Free Again, a five piece ensemble of musicians, will perform their spectacular new show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Bad Company and Free nostalgia!
READ MORENights Out Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Ray Bradshaw: CODA
Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. Don't miss him live at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on 8th March.
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QUEENZ: Drag Me to the Disco!
Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime!
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at the Adam Smith Theatre!
READ MORENights Out Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
RSNO 2025/26: Ethan Loch Plays Gershwin
Thomas Søndergård conjures up the wizardry of The Sorcerer's Apprentice and introduces the dancing crockery and singing squirrels of Ravel's ravishing mini-opera.
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The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is a gripping tale of friendship, injustice, and quiet resistance, set within the brutal confines of a maximum-security prison. Don't miss it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!
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The Watch Plays Genesis
The Watch return to Slay Glasgow on Saturday 21st March with an intense trip into the world of early Genesis!
READ MORENights 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 Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros
After selling out shows across the country, The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns with a stunning new production to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 28th March!
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Muse Tribute Night featuring support from TRNDS
Prepare for a night of sonic warfare and cosmic revelation as MacMuse, the ultimate tribute to the legendary Muse, take the stage to honour two of the band's most explosive and era-defining albums!
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Mark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
READ MORENights 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:
Norrie MacIver
Don't miss Norrie Maciver, lead singer of Skipinnish, when he plays a solo show at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 21st March!
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Fleetwood Unchained
Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac come to Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 26th March!
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Biceps & Bubbles - Magic Mike Tribute
Get ready for a night of thrilling entertainment, irresistible charm, and mouthwatering dishes at Biceps & Bubbles... The Ultimate Tribute to Magic Mike!
READ MORENights Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday 4th March!
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Phil Kay - Fringe Legend
Come and see Phil do his latest show which is a beautiful mess of reminiscences as well as site-specific sillyness, and cracking conceptual one-liners at the Tolbooth Stirling in March!
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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling at the Moon
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd brings his new show to the Tolbooth Stirling on Friday 6th March!
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Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature
Direct from his last smash-hit nationwide tour, legendary Canadian stand-up star Tom Stade comes to The Park Hotel Kilmarnock with his brand-new show, Naughty By Nature!
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