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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in April 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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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight

Selected dates between 15th September 2025 - 13th July 2026

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

Selected dates between 22nd September 2025 - 20th July 2026

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

Selected dates between 26th September 2025 - 22nd August 2026

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

Selected dates between 27th September 2025 - 22nd August 2026

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

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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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 19th December 2026

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

Selected dates between 24th October 2025 - 24th April 2026

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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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 14th November 2025 - 10th July 2026

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

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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TBC Improv UK’s Monthly Open Improv Jam

Selected dates between 27th November 2025 - 9th April 2026

TBC invites you to a monthly improv drop-in jam. It's a fun inclusive event where absolutely all are welcome, no improv experience required.

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The Thursday Show

Selected dates between 11th December 2025 - 14th May 2026

The weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Edinburgh on selected Thursdays through the year!

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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 16th December 2025 - 3rd December 2026

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 21st December 2025 - 20th December 2026

Susan 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.

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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 2nd January 2026 - 10th April 2026

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

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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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The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 31st May 2026

Round 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.

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 6th January 2026 - 1st December 2026

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Selected dates between 13th January 2026 - 14th July 2026

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 29th July 2026

Experience 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!

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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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Jay Lafferty: Awrite! Work in Progress

Selected dates between 11th February 2026 - 24th June 2026

Jay will be working up material for a brand new hour joined by a special guest comic each show.

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One Day: The Musical

26th February 2026 - 5th April 2026

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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The Constant Wife

31st March 2026 - 4th April 2026

Prior 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.

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Crime and Punishment

1st April 2026 - 4th April 2026

What drives a young man to murder? This powerful production from Northern Broadsides explores a society where some people will do anything to survive.

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Nordic Giants

1st April 2026

Cinematic 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!

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Thundercat

1st April 2026

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

2nd April 2026

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

2nd April 2026

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

2nd April 2026

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!

3rd April 2026

Danny Baker, the Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town, celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!

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Darren Connell - I’m Sorry Mother

3rd April 2026

Darren Connell will hit the road in 2026, bringing his brand new show 'I'm Sorry Mother' to The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April!

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Echo & The Bunnymen

3rd April 2026

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

3rd April 2026

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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Girls Night Oot 2 - Heartbreaks & Promises

3rd April 2026 - 4th April 2026

The 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!

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Go Your Own Way

3rd April 2026

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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Jack Docherty in The Chief - No Apologies

3rd April 2026

Jack 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!

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Roni Size x LTJ Bukem

3rd April 2026

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

4th April 2026

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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Game of Crones

4th April 2026 - 5th April 2026

Funny, 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.

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Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert

4th April 2026

Join 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.

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Shane Todd: Hold Me Back

4th April 2026

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 Cinelli Brothers

4th April 2026

The 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.

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Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos

7th April 2026

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

7th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

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

8th April 2026

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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The Pale White

8th April 2026

Three piece indie rock band from Newcastle The Pale White come to Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th April.

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Mc Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property

9th April 2026

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

9th April 2026

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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GUSH

10th April 2026 - 25th April 2026

Exploring self-identity, sexuality and the tension between compromise and sacrifice, GUSH considers what it means to discover what we want and dare to ask for it.

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Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince Of Kildare

10th April 2026

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

10th April 2026

The pioneers of acoustic rave, The ShowHawk Duo, return to Stramash in Edinburgh on Friday April 10th!

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Three60 World’s Evolution

10th April 2026

World’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.

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Bibi Club

11th April 2026

French-Canadian duo Bibi Club return to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 11th April.

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Billy Gillies

11th April 2026

One 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!

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Russell Howard - Don’t Tell The Algorithm

11th April 2026

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

11th April 2026

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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The Guest List

11th April 2026

Manchester-based indie-rock band The Guest List bring their Spring tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 11th April.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: An Evening with Astronaut Helen Sharman

12th April 2026

In 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.

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The Horsenecks

13th April 2026

The 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.

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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

14th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

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

14th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

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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Mouth Culture

15th April 2026

UK rockers Mouth Culture announce headline Scottish shows including a date at The Mash House Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th April.

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Seb Lowe

15th April 2026

Manchester band Seb Lowe bring their UK tour to Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Wednesday 15th April.

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The Magic of Motown

15th April 2026

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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What I’m Here For

15th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

What 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.

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Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute

16th April 2026

Don'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.

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Bohemian Rhapsodies A Celebration of Czech Music

16th April 2026

Flamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.

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The Clause

16th April 2026

The 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.

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Big Girls Don’t Cry

17th April 2026

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

17th April 2026

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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The Springsteen Sessions

17th April 2026

Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they play Corn Exchange Haddington on Friday 17th April!

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Winter Mcquinn

17th April 2026

Songwriter 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!

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Alfie Boe

18th April 2026

Much-loved tenor, Alfie Boe has announced a nationwide UK tour for 2026 including a night at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 18th April!

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Blue Rose Code

18th April 2026

Edinburgh'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.

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David Elms Describes A Room

18th April 2026

Following 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!

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Desperados

18th April 2026

Desperados deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles!

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Motown by Candlelight

18th April 2026

Put 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!

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Terminal V Festival

18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

The 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.

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The Burning Hell

18th April 2026

Canada's The Burning Hell will play The Mash House, Edinburgh on Saturday 18th April!

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Aljaž & Janette - Let’s Face The Music & Dance

19th April 2026

Join 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!

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Eddi Reader

19th April 2026

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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Holly Clarke

19th April 2026

Holly 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!

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Paul Carrack

19th April 2026

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 Roop

19th April 2026

Bold, stylish and unmistakably original, THE ROOP have carved out their own lane as "a different kind of mainstream". Catch them when they play La Belle Angele on Sunday 19th April!

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Andy Mckee

21st April 2026

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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James B Partridge - Primary School Bangers

21st April 2026

Viral 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.

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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2026

21st April 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

21st April 2026 - 25th April 2026

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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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

21st April 2026 - 25th April 2026

The 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.

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Jack Docherty in The Chief - No Apologies

22nd April 2026 - 24th April 2026

Jack 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!

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Jethro Tull

22nd April 2026

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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Gravity

23rd April 2026

It's Time To Defy Gravity! West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker will bring their star power to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 23rd April!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours

23rd April 2026

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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Scottish Comedians InstaComedy The Scottish Comedians

23rd April 2026

The 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!

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TEZ

23rd April 2026

TEZ are hitting the road next year for their biggest headline tour to date, taking their new record out for a spin around the UK, including a date at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd April.

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Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa - Paradise Gothic

23rd April 2026

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa returns with The Paradise Gothic Tour, it's Vidura at his most fearless.

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Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn

24th April 2026

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

24th April 2026

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

Selected dates between 24th April 2026

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

24th April 2026

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

24th April 2026

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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Triptych

24th April 2026 - 25th April 2026

Triptych is a unique collaboration performance between the rising star of Australian dance, choreographer-director Lewis Major with his mentor: legendary British dancemaker, Russell Maliphant OBE.

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Absolute Elvis

25th April 2026

Elvis 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.

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Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

25th April 2026

Following 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.

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Apollo Junction

25th April 2026

Leeds-based indie-rock quintet Apollo Junction play Legends, Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April.

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Foldings and Whirlings

25th April 2026

The Singers from Dunedin Consort perform acappella with a programme of songs from the Renaissance to present day.

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John Smith

25th April 2026

Singer 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.

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Ludovico Einaudi

25th April 2026

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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Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens

25th April 2026

Join 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!

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Mozart Concertos by Candlelight

25th April 2026

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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Portobello Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Soundsystem

25th April 2026

Edinburgh 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!

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Scotland Calling

25th April 2026

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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Sunflower Thieves

25th April 2026

Sunflower Thieves have sold out headline shows across England and are now coming to Scotland to play Leith Depot on Saturday 25th April.

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The Skids

25th April 2026

Expect the classics, the energy, and the spirit of punk when The Skids bring 'The Absolute Game' tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April 2026!

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Cast, The La’s, and Me

26th April 2026

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

26th April 2026

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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Fright Years

26th April 2026

Edinburgh'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!

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Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour Around The World

26th April 2026

Nurse John, the online persona of John Dela Cruz, brings 'The Short Staffed Tour Around The World' to the Usher Hall on Sunday 26th April.

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The Scottish Comedians

26th April 2026

The Scottish Comedians at Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2026!

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Tim Key: Loganberry

26th April 2026 - 27th April 2026

The 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!

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Sylvain Cossette Quintet – Second Cycle

27th April 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz with the Sylvain Cossette Quintet, a Canadian ensemble that blends elegance, creativity, and pure energy.

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Karine Polwart: Windblown

28th April 2026 - 30th April 2026

A 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.

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Pictish Trail

28th April 2026

Johnny Lynch, AKA Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop wonder Pictish Trail, plays La Belle Angele on Tuesday 28 April 2026!

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The Ballad of Johnny and June

28th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026

The Ballad of Johnny & June takes you inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era.

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The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows

28th April 2026

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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Tomorrow

28th April 2026 - 30th April 2026

Tomorrow is a physical response to the things we struggle to say with words. As the world feels ever more at odds with itself, how do we find our place?

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Parker Millsap

29th April 2026

Parker 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.

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Shotgunned

29th April 2026 - 30th April 2026

Equal 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.

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Celebrating Celine

30th April 2026

Prepare 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.

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Katherine Priddy

30th April 2026

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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Kris Drever Band

30th April 2026

Join 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!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem

30th April 2026

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

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We Will Rock You

We Will Rock You

21st April 2026 - 25th April 2026

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

Craig Revel Horwood

30th April 2026

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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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:

The Tumbling Paddies

The Tumbling Paddies

10th April 2026

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: Yer Maw

Gary Meikle: Yer Maw

4th April 2026

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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Endless Love The Show

Endless Love The Show

30th April 2026

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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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:

Paul Van Dyk

Paul Van Dyk

4th April 2026

Legendary DJ Paul Van Dyk returns to SWG3 Glasgow on Saturday 4th April for a massive Easter weekend party!

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Maggie Lindemann

Maggie Lindemann

16th April 2026

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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Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

7th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

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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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:

Balancing in Freedom

Balancing in Freedom

Selected dates between 18th April 2026 - 11th October 2026

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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Nashville Live

Nashville Live

16th April 2026

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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High School Musical 2

High School Musical 2

22nd April 2026 - 25th April 2026

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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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:

The Big Comedy Roadshow

The Big Comedy Roadshow

25th April 2026

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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Heidi Talbot

Heidi Talbot

4th April 2026

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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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

30th April 2026

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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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:

The Bacchae

The Bacchae

24th April 2026

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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John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me

John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me

23rd April 2026

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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The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

19th April 2026

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns to The Albert Halls in Stirling with its 20th Anniversary Tour!

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