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October Half Term events in Edinburgh

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October Half Term events in Edinburgh are listed below or use the filters to narrow down the results:

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October Half Term Events Further Afield

If you're happy to travel outwith Edinburgh, we've curated a small selection of the events you can find over on our sister sites:
Magic Gareth: Halloween Special
Magic Gareth: Halloween Special
14th October 2026
East Renfrewshire

Get ready for a wickedly fun Halloween when Magic Gareth brings his halloween special, featuring hilariously spooky tricks and ghost-busting magic, to Eastwood Theatre!

Dinosaur World Live
Dinosaur World Live
14th October 2026
Fife

Do you dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live when this interactive show for all the family returns to The Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline on Wednesday 14th October?

Rude Science
Rude Science
16th October 2026
Fife

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins as Stefan Gates bring his Rude Science show to Rothes Halls!

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween
Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween
12th October 2026
Glasgow

Join Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 12th October!

Mòd Ghlaschu
Mòd Ghlaschu
9th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
Glasgow

This autumn, Glasgow will once again become the vibrant heart of Gaelic culture as the Royal National Mòd returns to Scotland’s largest city!

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Wonder & Co
The Chocolatarium
Renfrewshire Council
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Children's Classic Concerts
Napier Uni
Fayre Play
Arc Inspirations
Escape The Past
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King Pins
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Kids Pass

Popular Events

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh!
Mayday
Don't miss Mayday at Central Hall Edinburgh, a one-night-only arts response to the turbulent social and political climate, presented by a host of leading Scottish artistic talent!
Funk Fair - Portobello
Funk Fair comes to Portobello Town Hall with a carefully curated mix of vintage, mid-century and retro bringing together some of the best independent traders from across Scotland and beyond!
A Dram Of History
Step into the shadows beneath the Royal Mile and raise a glass to Scotland's most iconic drink with this exclusive experience at The Real Mary King's Close!
An Evening With Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux comes to Edinburgh for a rare live appearance at the Festival Theatre, offering audiences the chance to step inside the mind of one of Britain's most distinctive documentary makers!

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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