Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 02 May 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
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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Elkie Brooks - Long Farewell Tour
Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her ‘Long Farewell Tour’ and brings it to the Usher Hall on 2nd May 2026!
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John Robins - ‘Thirst’ In Conversation
Join critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety.
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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Laura Ramoso - Calm Down Tour
Laura Ramoso, a German-Italian comedian best known for her viral impressions on Instagram and TikTok, brings her 'Calm Down Tour' to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 2nd May.
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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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Mànran at Porty Festival
Mànran, one of Scotland’s most exciting and influential bands, will headline the Saturday evening stage at Porty Festival on Saturday 2nd May!
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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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Sophie Garrad - Poor Little Rich Girl
This high-energy, razor-sharp stand-up hour at Monkey Barrel Comedy sees Sophie Garrad satirize her own experiences of class, identity, privilege and the prison system.
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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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The Ballad of Johnny and June
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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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:
Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Eastwood Park Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
LiveWire - The AC/DC Show
Don't miss LiveWire, the hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, when they return to Rothes Halls on 2nd May!
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Karine Polwart - Windblown
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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Kelty Musical Association: Come From Away
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Kelty Musical Association bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to Carnegie Hall!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Across The Universe - The Beatles 66-70
Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles' studio years 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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World News
World News are a London-based quartet creating jangly, atmospheric and dreamy guitar-driven music, catch them live at The Flying Duck on Saturday 2nd May!
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Sweat
Taut, gripping, and devastatingly impactful, Sweat is a powerhouse social drama of loyalty, loss, and the fight for survival in an unforgiving world. Don't miss it at the Citizens Theatre in May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Craig Revel Horwood
The Town House Hamilton has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Saturday 2nd May for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!
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Whit’s Yer Chat
Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Cumbernauld Theatre starring Jane McCarry & Des Clarke, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!
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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:
Country Hits Live
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.
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