Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 08 May 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil
Funny, poignant, and packed with the spirit of Scottish football, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil is more than a play about the game - it’s about belonging, loss, and the songs we carry with us!
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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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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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Police Dog Hogan
Police Dog Hogan, one of the country's finest live folk-country acts, bring their UK tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 8th 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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RSNO Season 25-26: The Music of John Williams
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at the Usher Hall on Friday 8th May 2026!
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Star Struck
Prepare to be transported into a glamorous world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align when Scottish Ballet bring Starstruck to the Festival Theatre in May!
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Sunny Afternoon
Sunny Afternoon, the multi-award-winning musical sensation about one of the greatest bands of all time, The Kinks, is returning for a major UK tour, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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The Royston Club
The Royston Club are a four-piece indie band from Wrexham! Catch them live at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Friday 8th May!
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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:
ABBAMANIA
Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Jessies
From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie... Jessies is an award-winning new comedy that's fierce, funny, and full of heart!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Super Furry Animals
A surprise return has been announced for Wales' most fantastic five, Super Furry Animals, don't miss them at The Barrowlands on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May!
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A Tribute To Freddie Mercury
Jim Smart's tribute to Freddie Mercury is one of the most energetic and fun tribute shows available in Scotland today, don't miss it at The Ferry!
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Great Lake Swimmers
Great Lake Swimmers are a critically acclaimed indie-folk group led by Tony Dekker, don't miss them live at Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy on Friday 8th 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:
Calling Planet Earth
Calling Planet Earth comes to Airdrie Town Hall, recreating the electrifying 80s and taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor!
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind the 230k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns to Cumbernauld Theatre with new show, Scotland Made The World!
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Whit’s Yer Chat
Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Rutherglen Town Hall starring Jane McCarry & Edward Reid, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Addams Family Young@Part
The Theatre School of Scotland proudly presents The Addams Family Young@Part at Beacon Arts Centre, a spooky, fun-filled show celebrating family, love, and embracing differences!
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Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles
Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 8th May!
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