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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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Sponsored Links

Arc Inspirations
Fayre Play
Cancer Research UK
Escape The Past
The Chocolatarium
Renfrewshire Council
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Children's Classic Concerts
Open Pass Scotland
Wonder & Co
King Pins
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG
Ordnance Survey

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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!
The Music of James Bond
Step into the thrilling world of 007 for an unforgettable evening that's guaranteed to leave you both shaken and stirred as The Great British Film Orchestra presents The Music of James Bond!
Dear Wendy
Don't miss the premier of Dear Wendy, a new autobiographical piece written and performed by Cat Johnston, when it comes to Summerhall on 3rd and 4th May!
Edinburgh International Festival: Dunedin Consort
Conducted by Baroque specialist John Butt, the acclaimed Dunedin Consort will perform the Passion of Mary Magdalene by Tansy Davies at The Queen's Hall as part of Edinburgh International Festival!
Lucky Pluckers: A Celebration of Music for Mandolins and Guitars
Don't miss a rare opportunity to hear both Edinburgh Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra and The British Fretted orchestra when they come to Marchmont St Giles Parish Church on Sunday 26th April!

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