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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in August 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Live Music at The Botanist
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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026
The Botanist, Edinburgh New Town

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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Rhinestone Rodeo
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Rhinestone Rodeo

16th August 2026
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh Old Town

Secure your tickets, dust off your hats and get ready for a BIG ole Country music celebration when Rhinestone Rodeo returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 16th August!

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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

Nights Out Events in Fife

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:

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

25th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns to Glasgow in the summer of 2026 as part of a new UK tour to mark the production's 30th Anniversary!

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MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA!

13th August 2026 - 29th August 2026

Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor when MAMMA MIA!, the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical, returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire

Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Nights Out Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Grand Cafe Ceilidh
Come along for our Ceilidh Night at The Grand Cafe every Saturday from 10pm until late throughout the summer!
Woody’s Bush Cabaret
This family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!
Guided Walk around the Cammo Estate
Find out about the rise and fall of Cammo Estate on this walk run by Cramond Heritage Trust on Tuesday 15th July!
Hugo Burnand: In Conversation
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 15th August for an intimate glimpse behind the camera as Royal photographer Hugo Burnand talks to Alessandro Nasini about his career and work.
Create Your Own Bouquet
Learn all about cut flowers at the Cyrenians Community and Green Skills Centre on Wednesday 20th August and Thursday 21st August!

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