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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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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Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles, Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch.
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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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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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Stevie Martin: Clout
Stevie 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!
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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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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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Thundercat
Don't miss American bassist, singer and songwriter, Thundercat live at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 1st April.
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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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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Don'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!
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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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Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!
Danny Baker, the Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town, celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!
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Echo & The Bunnymen
Echo & The Bunnymen, one of the most influential British bands in modern history, return to the Usher Hall on Friday 3rd April.
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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday, April 3rd!
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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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Roni Size x LTJ Bukem
Roni Size and LTJ Bukem team up for a double headline show at The Liquid Room, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April.
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Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero
Don'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!
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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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Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos
Challenge 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!
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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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Mc Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property
Featuring 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.
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with an epic, new 90-minute concert, infusing iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy!
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Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince Of Kildare
After 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.
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Showhawk Duo
The pioneers of acoustic rave, The ShowHawk Duo, return to Stramash in Edinburgh on Friday April 10th!
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Russell Howard - Don’t Tell The Algorithm
Russell 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!
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Seattle’s Finest
Nirvana 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!
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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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The Magic of Motown
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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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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Rianne Downey
Experience the heartfelt storytelling and soaring vocals of Glasgow's Rianne Downey, live at La Belle Angele on Friday 17th April.
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Eddi Reader
Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader returns to the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 19th 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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Andy Mckee
Andy 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.
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2026
Jim 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!
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The Battle - CANCELLED
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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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 The Queen's Hall on 24th April!
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Nearly Dan
Nearly 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!
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Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
City Music Promotions presents the stunning programme of music for solo piano including Gerswhin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue in St Giles' Cathedral!
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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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Sue, Matt & Phil LIVE! The Reunion Tour
Sue 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!
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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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Ludovico Einaudi
Italian 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.
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Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
Step 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!
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Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling returns in 2026 for another punk-rock extravaganza, this time over 2 stages at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th April!
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Cast, The La’s, and Me
Don't miss an intimate evening with singer/songwriter John Power at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 26th April!
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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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Katherine Priddy
To 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.
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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:
We Will Rock You
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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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!
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:
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!
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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:
Absolute Elvis - Johnny Lee Memphis
Elvis tribute act, Johnny Lee Memphis will perform with his full band and backing singers at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 3rd April!
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Crack out those headbands and dust off your leather jackets as The Rock Orchestra takes you on a musical journey from the tear jerkers and fist pumpers, to the all-out sing-alongs!
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Britallica - The Britney Spears Metal Tribute
Britallica, the world's first metal tribute to Britney Spears featuring a high energy mashup of pop princess anthems and headbanging metal attitude, is coming to Ivory Blacks on Thursday 16th April!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cinema Live: The Magic Flute
Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Airdrie Town Hall on Tuesday 21st and Sunday 26th April!
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Nashville Live
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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Music In Lanark
Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2025/26 concert series featuring a selection of concerts held between September and May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Fraser John Lindsay’s Blues Incentive
Local guitarist Fraser John Lindsay and his amazing melting pot of top musicians return to play Paisley Arts Centre with electrifying Australian-born singer Charlotte Marshall!
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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story
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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Electromantics
Electromantics are the UK's premier 1980s Electronica and New Wave tribute band, catch them live at The Bungalow on Saturday 25th April!
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:
Karaoke
Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!
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John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me
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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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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