The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
READ MORETreat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles, Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch.
READ MOREEnjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
READ MOREExperience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
READ MORESet against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
READ MOREDr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
READ MOREStevie Martin is returning to live comedy with her latest show Clout, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don't miss her at Monkey Barrel Comedy!
READ MORECome and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
READ MOREImprovised, 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!
READ MORETBC invites you to a monthly improv drop-in jam. It's a fun inclusive event where absolutely all are welcome, no improv experience required.
READ MOREThe weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Edinburgh on selected Thursdays through the year!
READ MORESusan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
READ MORELet your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
READ MORERound 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.
READ MOREMarvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MORECome and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
READ MOREExperience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).
READ MOREJay will be working up material for a brand new hour joined by a special guest comic each show.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREPrior to London's West End, witness this Royal Shakespeare Company production of The Constant Wife, about a woman determined to do things her own way.
READ MOREWhat drives a young man to murder? This powerful production from Northern Broadsides explores a society where some people will do anything to survive.
READ MORECinematic post-rock visionaries Nordic Giants have just announced a string of UK tour dates to accompany their latest creation, Under Celestial Alignments. Don't miss them at The Mash House in April!
READ MOREDon't miss American bassist, singer and songwriter, Thundercat live at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 1st April.
READ MOREDunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Thursday 2nd April.
READ MOREDon't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 2nd April!
READ MOREAward winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’ and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 2 April 2nd!
READ MOREDanny Baker, the Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town, celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!
READ MOREDarren Connell will hit the road in 2026, bringing his brand new show 'I'm Sorry Mother' to The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April!
READ MOREEcho & The Bunnymen, one of the most influential British bands in modern history, return to the Usher Hall on Friday 3rd April.
READ MOREBack as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday, April 3rd!
READ MOREThe ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter to help mend a broken heart, then it is off to the dancing to dance the night away!
READ MOREGo Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms in April 2026!
READ MOREJack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
READ MORERoni Size and LTJ Bukem team up for a double headline show at The Liquid Room, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April.
READ MOREDon't miss Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero, two of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill, at La Belle Angele on Saturday April 4th!
READ MOREFunny, feral, and gloriously unapologetic, Game of Crones is a riotous celebration of women in their prime - warriors who will not go gentle into bingo night.
READ MOREJoin us for a heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting.
READ MOREArmed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd brings with his brand new stand up show, Hold Me Back to The Queen's Hall!
READ MOREThe Cinelli Brothers are festival favourites across the UK, Europe and beyond and bring their blend of blues, rock and soul with a twist of contemporary style to The Voodoo Rooms on 4th April.
READ MOREChallenge your limits, change your habits, and transform your life with this brand-new show from Jason Fox at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday April 7th!
READ MOREAfter a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh featuring all four original cast members!
READ MORENamaste Motherf*ckers is a new show from Cally Beaton, a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Catch it when she brings it to Monkey Barrel on Wednesday April 8th!
READ MOREThree piece indie rock band from Newcastle The Pale White come to Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th April.
READ MOREFeaturing brand-new routines! You'll leave astounded at the speed of MC Hammersmith's brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
READ MOREThe Rock Orchestra returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with an epic, new 90-minute concert, infusing iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy!
READ MOREAfter a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Peter Flanagan brings his 'Fresh Prince Of Kildare' tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 10th April.
READ MOREThe pioneers of acoustic rave, The ShowHawk Duo, return to Stramash in Edinburgh on Friday April 10th!
READ MOREWorld’s Evolution is more than a dance show — it’s a journey, following the story of humanity — our growth, our struggles, and our shared future.
READ MOREOne of the most in demand DJ's of 2025, Billy Gillies is returning to Scotland for two exclusive 2026 shows including a night at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 21st March!
READ MORERussell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026! He'll bring 'Don't Tell The Algorithm' to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 11th April!
READ MORENirvana UK (The Premier Nirvana Tribute) and The Pearl Jam Brain of J Tribute Band are hitting the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh on Saturday, April 11th!
READ MOREManchester-based indie-rock band The Guest List bring their Spring tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 11th April.
READ MOREIn this special event join Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut, as she shares her unique, personal experiences from her historic 1991 mission aboard the Mir space station.
READ MOREThe two multi-instrumentalists bring together their backgrounds in Old Time, early Bluegrass, Gospel and Country music to deliver a sound that is both timeless and fiercely alive.
READ MOREAn intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh!
READ MOREGrab your heels, pack the glitter, and get ready to Shake Your Groove Thing once again when Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!
READ MOREUK rockers Mouth Culture announce headline Scottish shows including a date at The Mash House Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th April.
READ MOREGet ready for the biggest Motown party of the year when The Magic of Motown returns to the stage at the Usher Hall!
READ MOREWhat I’m Here For is a fast-moving fusion of new European writing and visual imagination, which explores the tragi-comic collateral of hospitals and human choices.
READ MOREDon't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, when they play Bannermans Bar in Edinburgh on Thursday 16th April.
READ MOREFlamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.
READ MOREThe Clause, a four-piece from Birmingham, bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s to Cabaret Voltaire in April.
READ MORECome and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th April.
READ MOREExperience the heartfelt storytelling and soaring vocals of Glasgow's Rianne Downey, live at La Belle Angele on Friday 17th April.
READ MORECatch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they play Corn Exchange Haddington on Friday 17th April!
READ MORESongwriter Winter McQuinn explores country and folk, imbued by psychedelia with a contemporary edge. Catch him when he plays Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Friday 17th April!
READ MOREEdinburgh's son, Ross Wilson, returns with his Blue Rose Code band to showcase his brand-new studio album at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 18th April.
READ MOREFollowing sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London's Soho Theatre, veteran improviser David Elms brings his cult hit show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 18th April!
READ MOREDesperados deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles!
READ MOREPut of your dancing shoes, grab your Baby Love and get ready to experience the Rhythm Of The Night, at the ultimate Motown celebration at the Assembly Rooms in April!
READ MOREThe walls are set to shake and the earth will rumble once more as the Terminal V Festival returns to the Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on 18th and 19th April 2026.
READ MORECanada's The Burning Hell will play The Mash House, Edinburgh on Saturday 18th April!
READ MOREJoin Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through music history including the work of Cole Porter, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin, David Foster and many more music greats!
READ MORECelebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader returns to the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 19th April!
READ MOREHolly Clarke has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitar player. Catch her at the Traverse Theatre on Sunday 19th April!
READ MOREPaul Carrack, one of Britain's most cherished and distinctive voices, has announced a full UK tour for Spring 2026, with a date at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 19th April!
READ MOREAndy Mckee is a world renowned guitarist best known for his original compositions for steel-string acoustic guitar. Catch him at The Caves Edinburgh on Tuesday 21st April.
READ MOREViral sensation and Britain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show Primary School Bangers to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh as part of his biggest ever UK tour.
READ MOREJim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert again in the spring, don't miss it live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 21st April!
READ MOREThe Festival Theatre in Edinburgh is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in April 2026.
READ MOREThe critically acclaimed production of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came In From The Cold will embark on a major UK tour coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in April.
READ MOREJack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to the Traverse Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
READ MOREJoin legendary prog-rock pioneers Jethro Tull as they return to UK stages with The Curiosity Tour 2026 – a sweeping celebration of their remarkable 58-year journey.
READ MOREKaleidoscopic hues and big emotions sit side by side in this vibrant concert weaving together the Baroque era and the present day.
READ MOREThe Scottish Comedians brings you different styles of comedy from the finest comedians from Scotland, with an amazing line-up, all worthy of their own show!
READ MOREVidura Bandara Rajapaksa returns with The Paradise Gothic Tour, it's Vidura at his most fearless.
READ MOREAward-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. Catch him at The Queen's Hall on 24th April!
READ MORENearly Dan: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan are real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old. Catch them at La Belle Angele on 24th April!
READ MORECity Music Promotions presents the stunning programme of music for solo piano including Gerswhin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue in St Giles' Cathedral!
READ MORESparks will fly when Sir Stephen Hough and John Wilson come together with the RSNO to play Rachmaninov at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
READ MORESue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are hitting the road for another unmissable live tour in 2026, which includes a night at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 24th April!
READ MOREElvis Tribute Act Johnny Lee Memphis is the official and current World Cup and European Elvis Tribute Champion and you can catch him at Reconnect Regal Theatre in April.
READ MOREFollowing a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman extends his hit tour into 2026 and brings it to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 25th April.
READ MORELeeds-based indie-rock quintet Apollo Junction play Legends, Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April.
READ MOREThe Singers from Dunedin Consort perform acappella with a programme of songs from the Renaissance to present day.
READ MORESinger songwriter John Smith has played to audiences all over the world during his eighteen years as a full-time independent touring musician and plays The Pleasance Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April.
READ MOREItalian composer Ludovico Einaudi is unveiling Solo Piano, a special series of intimate solo evenings in his favourite concert halls, including the Usher Hall on Saturday 25th April.
READ MOREJoin Britain’s best-loved gardener Monty Don when he brings his brand-new show, celebrating his landmark book and BBC2 series, British Gardens, to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday April 25th!
READ MOREStep into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile for this evening of uplifting and elegant classical music!
READ MOREEdinburgh Dub Club and Messenger join forces once again for the Portobello Grand Reggae Ball - Part 5 in the historic Portobello Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!
READ MOREScotland Calling returns in 2026 for another punk-rock extravaganza, this time over 2 stages at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th April!
READ MORESunflower Thieves have sold out headline shows across England and are now coming to Scotland to play Leith Depot on Saturday 25th April.
READ MOREDon't miss an intimate evening with singer/songwriter John Power at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 26th April!
READ MOREDiversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!
READ MOREEdinburgh's Fright Years are a four-piece creating emotionally charged, guitar-driven indie with real ambition. Don't miss them live at Cabaret Voltaire on 26th April!
READ MORENurse John, the online persona of John Dela Cruz, brings 'The Short Staffed Tour Around The World' to the Usher Hall on Sunday 26th April.
READ MOREThe Scottish Comedians at Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2026!
READ MOREThe hugely popular poet, comedian and actor Tim Key brings his critically acclaimed show Loganberry to Monkey Barrell Comedy for two nights on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th April!
READ MOREExperience an unforgettable evening of jazz with the Sylvain Cossette Quintet, a Canadian ensemble that blends elegance, creativity, and pure energy.
READ MOREA hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.
READ MOREJohnny Lynch, AKA Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop wonder Pictish Trail, plays La Belle Angele on Tuesday 28 April 2026!
READ MOREThe Ballad of Johnny & June takes you inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era.
READ MOREJoin award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music’s most iconic and enduring movements!
READ MOREParker Millsap quickly made a name for himself with his captivating live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives and you can catch him at The Voodoo Rooms in April.
READ MOREEqual parts hilarious and heart-breaking, Matt Anderson's Shotgunned is a relatable and intimate piece of theatre about how the people we lose can shape who we become.
READ MOREPrepare to be dazzled as we pay tribute to the voice, the legacy, and the magic of Celine Dion at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 30th April.
READ MORETo celebrate the release of the new album 'These Frightening Machines', Katherine Priddy is heading out on her most ambitious UK tour yet, including a date at The Pleasance Edinburgh on 30th April.
READ MOREJoin us at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thusday 30th April for a special full-band performance of the relaunch of Kris Drever’s new solo album!
READ MORERiccardo Minasi is joined by the excellent SCO Chorus and a brilliant line-up of vocal soloists for Mozart's Requiem.
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Join Eastwood Entertainers at Eastwood Park Theatre from 21st – 25th April for We Will Rock You, a show packed with legendary Queen hits and an electrifying story by Ben Elton!
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Eastwood Park Theatre has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Thursday 30th April for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!
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One of Ireland’s most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies are now coming to Scotland, with a date at The Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline on Friday 10th April 2026!
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Gary Meikle returns to the stage with brand new show, Yer Maw, don't miss him live at Rothes Halls on Saturday 4th April!
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Step into a night of show-stopping vocals, dazzling performances, and a sensational live band in Endless Love The Show – the ultimate celebration of Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.
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Legendary DJ Paul Van Dyk returns to SWG3 Glasgow on Saturday 4th April for a massive Easter weekend party!
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US singer and songwriter Maggie Lindemann has announced a headline Scottish show which will see her play The Garage Glasgow on Thursday 16th April!
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The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production, don't miss it at the King's Theatre Glasgow in April!
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Following a sold-out, standing-ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026.
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Hit country show, Nashville Live, returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia. Don't miss it at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Thursday 16th April!
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Performed by the talented young performers of Encore Stars Academy, this feel-good musical promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages!
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Presented by Scotland's original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, The Big Comedy Roadshow is the ultimate night out for comedy fans! Don't miss it at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!
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Join Paisley Arts Centre for an intimate evening with Heidi Talbot, the Irish-born, Edinburgh-based singer praised as 'simply vocal heaven'.
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From the producers of That'll Be The Day, Walk Right Back tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in April!
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Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator! Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 24th April.
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Liverpool singer-songwriter John Power will explore his extraordinary career in this acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful Britpop years!
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Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns to The Albert Halls in Stirling with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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