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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in November 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 19th December 2026

Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

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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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 16th December 2025 - 3rd December 2026

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 21st December 2025 - 20th December 2026

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 6th January 2026 - 1st December 2026

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!

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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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The Australian Pink Floyd

1st November 2026

The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Sunday 1st November as part of their Happiest Days Of Our Lives tour!

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Operation Mincemeat

2nd November 2026 - 7th November 2026

Singin' in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II!

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The Car Man

3rd November 2026 - 7th November 2026

Matthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller The Car Man will return for a 2026 UK tour, coming to The Festival Theatre Edinburgh between Tuesday 3rd and Saturday 7th November!

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An Evening with Michael Portillo

5th November 2026

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.

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Skylights

5th November 2026

Skylights are building a palpable buzz in the North! Don't miss them when they headline Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 05 November!

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Across The Universe - The Beatles ‘66-70’

7th November 2026

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show featuring a live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans.

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Guns 2 Roses

7th November 2026

Guns 2 Roses the only tribute to perform with actual members of Guns N Roses return to Edinburgh for a night at La Belle Angele on Saturday 7th November!

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The Complete Stone Roses

7th November 2026

The Complete stone Roses return to The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh for a night of indie anthems with OCS tribute & Retro Dave as support on Saturday 7th November 2026!

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Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes

8th November 2026

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life at the Assembly Rooms!

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Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

11th November 2026

What if all your dreams come true and you've still got the hump? Join Laura Smyth as she brings her new show 'Born Aggy' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 11th November!

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Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble

12th November 2026

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Catherine Bohart is touring with her brand new show 'Borrowing Trouble' in 2026 and brings it to the Assembly Roxy on 12th November!

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Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

12th November 2026

Following her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet Kemsley is back on tour with a new show about dating, mushrooms and how she's trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy!

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Picture This

13th November 2026

Known for their vivid storytelling and deeply personal lyrics, Irish band Picture This play Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 13th November!

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Echoes Of The Bunneymen

14th November 2026

The Echoes of the Bunnymen show is an aural tribute to one of the UK’s best ever indie bands, played by musicians who are huge fans of the Bunnymen!

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Nic Cage Against The Machine

14th November 2026

Nic Cage Against The Machine is coming to Edinburgh! The world's first Rage Against The Machine tribute... fronted by Nicholas Cage (well, sort of!).

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Edinburgh Gang Show

17th November 2026 - 21st November 2026

With powerful music, hilarious comedy, dramatic moments and incredible choreography, the Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the King’s Theatre for 2026!

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Mean Girls

17th November 2026 - 21st November 2026

Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs when Mean Girls comes to Edinburgh Playhouse. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch – and YES Edinburgh, we're making it happen!

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Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

18th November 2026

Acclaimed stand-up and online sensation Morgan Rees is back on the road with a hugely anticipated brand-new show, don't miss 'What A Bummer' at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 18th November!

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Gin & Rum Festival Edinburgh

21st November 2026

The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Edinburgh in November 2026! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!

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Eleanor McEvoy

22nd November 2026

Don't miss acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eleanor McEvoy when she plays The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 22nd November!

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Legends Of The 60’s Show

22nd November 2026

Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it comes to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 22nd November!

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

25th November 2026

Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville! Bill Bailey returns to Edinburgh with a brand new show - Vaudevillean!

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BBC Radio 2 DANCE Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

27th November 2026

BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s sees Vernon Kay hit the road with a record box time machine, featuring some of the greatest tunes of the decade and he's bringing it to Edinburgh Corn Exchange!

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Chris Packham’s World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge

27th November 2026

Join Chris Packham at Edinburgh's Usher Hall as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction!

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Dr John Cooper Clarke

27th November 2026

One of Britain's most outstanding poets, Dr John Cooper Clarke, returns to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh in November 2026 with his latest collection, ‘Have It’!

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The Proclaimers

27th November 2026 - 28th November 2026

2026 will see The Proclaimers return with a new album and a live tour which includes two nights at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November!

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Flo & Joan: With Feeling

28th November 2026

Critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show and bring it to the Assembly Roxy on 28th November!

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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:

Boyzlife

Boyzlife

7th November 2026

Boyzlife, the supergroup comprised of Boyzone's Keith Duffy and Westlife's Brian McFadden, will bring their 2026 tour to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline on Saturday 7th November!

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Tiny Tim’s Scottish Adventure

Tiny Tim’s Scottish Adventure

6th November 2026

Join Tiny Tim for his Scottish Adventure when he headlines Baldridgeburn Centre in Dunfermline on Friday 6th November!

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Dreamboys World Tour

Dreamboys World Tour

28th November 2026

Don't miss the Dreamboys World Tour coming to Rothes Halls on Saturday 28th November. It promises a show that guarantees fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

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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:

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

7th November 2026

Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest news reporter returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow with brand-new live show, The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie!

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Gloryhammer

Gloryhammer

22nd November 2026

Power metallers Gloryhammer return from the Kingdom of Fife for a headline show at The Garage Glasgow on Sunday 22nd November!

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Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter

27th November 2026

Ireland's number one Country music star Nathan Carter returns to Glasgow for an evening of music not to be missed on Friday 27th November!

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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:

Big Braw Scottish Show featuring Paolo Martini

Big Braw Scottish Show featuring Paolo Martini

27th November 2026

All the biggest Scottish hits are packed into one show, with a special guest headliner spot from Paolo Martini, at East Kilbride Royal British Legion on Friday 27th November!

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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:

Strong Enough - The Ultimate Tribute Concert To Cher

Strong Enough - The Ultimate Tribute Concert To Cher

28th November 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 28th November!

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

12th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 12th November!

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Legends Of The 60’s Show

Legends Of The 60’s Show

20th November 2026

Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 20th November!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

John Lydon - I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right

John Lydon - I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right

11th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Wednesday 11th November!

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Whitney – The Candlelight Concert

Whitney – The Candlelight Concert

7th November 2026

Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live brings you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other!

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Karaoke

Karaoke

Selected dates between 31st October 2025 - 27th November 2026

Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!

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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.
A Christmas Story
The Ukrainian Youth Partnership are proud to A Christmas Story, performed by and choreographed by the children and adults of the Ukrainian community.
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!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!

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