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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 09 May 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil

8th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

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

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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Festhailes Country

9th May 2026

Come along to our family-friendly country music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 9th May.

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John Robb

9th May 2026

John Robb will be performing at The Voodoo Rooms on 9th May as part of his 2026 tour supporting his new memoir, "Punk Rock Ruined My Life".

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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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Red Hot Chilli Pipers with Ally the Piper (from the USA)

9th May 2026

Back by popular demand, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers - the most famous bagpipe band on the planet - are set to light up the stage once again for one night only at the Usher Hall.

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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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Star Struck

7th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

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

5th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

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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Tom Smith

9th May 2026

Tom Smith is going on tour to mark the release of his debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark Which Isn't There In The Light, don't miss him at Edinburgh's Central Hall on Saturday 9th May!

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Van Morrison Alumni Band

9th May 2026

Featuring an elite group of musicians who played thousands of concerts with the legendary Van Morrison - this show at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh is an absolute must for music fans!

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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

ABBAMANIA

8th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

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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Nights Out Events in Fife

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Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60’s Show

9th May 2026

Don't miss the Ready Steady 60’s Show when it returns to The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Saturday 9 May!

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Nights Out Events in Glasgow

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Karine Polwart - Windblown

Karine Polwart - Windblown

8th May 2026 - 9th May 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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Sweat

Sweat

2nd May 2026 - 16th May 2026

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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Clubland

Clubland

9th May 2026

Grab your chance to see the biggest artists performing their biggest tunes in a spectacular 3-hour action-packed show when Clubland returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 9th May!

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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:

Meet Me At Boots Corner

Meet Me At Boots Corner

9th May 2026

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Yourythmics

Yourythmics

9th May 2026

Yourythmics is the ultimate full band experience of the works of the Eurythmics and Annie Lennox, don't miss them live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 9th May!

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Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour

Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour

9th May 2026

The Number 1 live wrestling experience for families is heading to Lanark with it's BIGGEST tour to date as Megaslam presents: 2026 Live & Loaded Tour!

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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 Southmartins

The Southmartins

9th May 2026

Playing fast and loose with the back catalogues of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South, The Southmartins are a tribute not to be missed when they return to The Bungalow Paisley on May 9th!

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Whit’s Yer Chat

Whit’s Yer Chat

9th May 2026

Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Beacon Arts Centre with Jane McCarry & Edward Reid... think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert with the RSNO
Experience Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban like never before as the Scottish National Orchestra brings John Williams’ spellbinding score to life live in concert at Edinburgh Castle!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall