Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in April 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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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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Dunedin Consort: Matthew Passion
Dunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Thursday 2nd April.
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Tom Lucy: Golden Boy
Award 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!
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Go Your Own Way
Go 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!
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Shane Todd: Hold Me Back
Armed 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!
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The High Life
After 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!
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Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers
Namaste 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!
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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
An 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!
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Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical
Grab 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!
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Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year when The Magic of Motown returns to the stage at the Usher Hall!
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Bowie Experience
Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Bohemian Rhapsodies A Celebration of Czech Music
Flamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.
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Big Girls Don’t Cry
Come 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.
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Paul Carrack
Paul 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!
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The Battle
The 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.
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Jethro Tull
Join 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.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours
Kaleidoscopic hues and big emotions sit side by side in this vibrant concert weaving together the Baroque era and the present day.
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Award-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!
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RSNO 2025/26: Sir Stephen Hough Plays Rachmaninov
Sparks will fly when Sir Stephen Hough and John Wilson come together with the RSNO to play Rachmaninov at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Foldings and Whirlings
The Singers from Dunedin Consort perform acappella with a programme of songs from the Renaissance to present day.
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Diversity - Soul
Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!
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The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows
Join 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!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem
Riccardo Minasi is joined by the excellent SCO Chorus and a brilliant line-up of vocal soloists for Mozart's Requiem.
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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:
Craig Revel Horwood
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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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Tumbling Paddies
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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Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn
Award-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 Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline in April!
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Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson
Man in the Mirror is the must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it when it returns to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Saturday 11th April!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
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 SEC Armadillo on Saturday 11th April!
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Yungblud
Internationally acclaimed, multiple-award winning British musician Yungblud has announced a world tour, with headline dates across the UK including a night at the OVO Hydro Glasgow in April!
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Bollywood Time Machine
Step into the universe of Bollywood Time Machine, where we invite you to embark on a journey through the dynamic decades!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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 Cumbernauld Theatre!
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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 Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection
Coming to Beacon Arts Centre in April, this stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!
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Macbeth
In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life.
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Craig Revel Horwood
Craig Revel Horwood is a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during this Fab-U-Lous night!
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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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Luke Combs UK
Luke Combs UK, the world's leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs, has announced a show at The Albert Halls Stirling on Thursday 9th April.
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The Magic of Motown
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns to The Albert Halls in Stirling with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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