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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 23 May 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Betwixt the Sheets LIVE with Dr Kate Lister

23rd May 2026

Join historian Dr Kate Lister for a riotously entertaining and equally enlightening evening as she brings her award-winning podcast Betwixt the Sheets LIVE to the Assembly Rooms stage!

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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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Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 20th June 2026

Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral, that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music.

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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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Just Jovi

23rd May 2026

Let Just Jovi, Scotland's Bon Jovi Tribute, take you back to that iconic era with an experience that captures the authentic sound of Bon Jovi.

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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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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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Skipinnish

23rd May 2026

Skipinnish are a powerhouse of contemporary Scottish music, don't miss your chance to see them live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 23rd May as part of their Spring tour!

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Travellers Tunes: An Evening With Steve Cradock

23rd May 2026

In his debut tour, Steve Cradock will be playing and singing hits from the Ocean Colour Scene songbook, and much more, at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in May!

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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

23rd May 2026 - 24th May 2026

With standing ovations every night, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that leaves audiences yearning for more! Don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre in May!

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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:

It’s Not Where You Start

It’s Not Where You Start

23rd May 2026

Award-winning Scottish actor and producer Scott Kyle brings his most personal work to the Adam Smith Theatre stage with “It’s Not Where You Start…”.

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Sing The Musicals

Sing The Musicals

23rd May 2026

Direct from London's West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time, performed by a sensational live band and character singers, comes to the Alhambra Theatre!

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Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in

Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in

22nd May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

Played out to a live 80's soundtrack, this is the true story of the gallus Greenock girls who fought a battle against injustice that thrust them onto the world stage.

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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:

The High Life

The High Life

12th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the King's Theatre Glasgow featuring all four original cast members!

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Philip Sayce + Special Guest Tom Moriarty

Philip Sayce + Special Guest Tom Moriarty

23rd May 2026

Celebrated guitarist Philip Sayce is thrilled to return to the UK with a run of exclusive dates including a night at Glasgow's Saint Lukes on Saturday 23rd May!

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DJ Yoda - The History Of Hip Hop AV Set

DJ Yoda - The History Of Hip Hop AV Set

23rd May 2026

The legendary DJ Yoda is heading to The Garage Glasgow on Saturday 23rd May, with his History Of Hip Hop audio-visual show!

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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:

The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis

The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis

23rd May 2026

After a smash SOLD OUT gig in 2024 The Complete Stone Roses and Definitely Oasis are heading back to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 23rd May!

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Come From Away

Come From Away

19th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Biggar Theatre Workshop bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to the Corn Exchange in May!

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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