Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 16 May 2026
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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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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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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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Guys and Dolls
Following their successful production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Southern Light are returning to the Festival Theatre in May with the Broadway hit Guys and Dolls.
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Leila Navabi: Relay
Relay is a bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi.
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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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Motown Brothers - Soul and Motown
Step back in time to the golden era of soul and rhythm & blues with The Mowtown Brothers, the ultimate tribute band to the legendary Motown sound.
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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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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 Puppini Sisters
In celebration of 2026 marking 20 years since their debut album, The Puppini Sisters have announced a celebratory UK tour in May including a date at The Pleasance Edinburgh on the 16th!
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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire
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 Mersey Beatles
Prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four at Rothes Hall on 16th May!
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Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's when Lost In Music take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
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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R&B Lovers
The biggest festival for lovers of R&B is returning to SWG3 on Saturday 16th May, as part of the venue's Spring Sessions!
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Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert
The Toots and the Maytals legacy lives on with Toots' daughter, Leba Hibbert, now fronting the band. They return for a 2026 UK tour including a show at Glasgow's QMU on Saturday 16th 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:
Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 16th 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:
Definitely Oasis
Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 16th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!
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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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