Theatre events in Edinburgh

Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

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

Monster Cabaret

Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!

Stand Up Horror

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!

Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!

Balancing in Freedom

Following a sold-out, standing-ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in 2025, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026.

One Day: The Musical

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.

Edinburgh Playhouse Backstage Tours

Take a bow on a stage where the world's greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse on one of their popular Backstage Tours!

The Ultimate K-Pop Live Show

K-Pop Live celebrates your favourite K-pop hits, packed with high-energy performances and next-level choreography inspired by K-pop’s most energetic stage shows.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Spring!

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in March!

Loud Poets Open Mic

Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic, taking place monthly at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

Summerhall Arts Surgeries

Summerhall Arts Surgeries returns for a special Spring edition, marking the first standalone iteration of the programme outside of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

Saint Joan

As today's world faces political unrest and war, Saint Joan speaks powerfully to a new generation challenging authority, reminding us of history's unlikely revolutionaries.

The Boy at the Back of the Class

After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion.

The Ladykillers

Adapted from the 1955 Ealing comedy film of the same name, Edinburgh People's Theatre presents The Ladykillers, a classic black comedy, at Church Hill Theatre this March!

Crimes Of The Heart

Assembly Roxy welcomes Strawmoddie Theatre with their amateur production of Beth Henley's sizzling Southern Noir, Crimes Of The Heart, between the 19th and 22nd of March!

Sailmaker

Coming to Studio Theatre in Edinburgh, Alan Spence's Sailmaker is a poignant, poetic, and deeply human play that explores themes of family, grief, masculinity, and working-class life in Glasgow.

Showchoir: Talk It Out

Showchoir return to the Pleasance Theatre with Talk It Out, a hilarious and entertaining production that explores themes of love, sex, identity, and the bonds of community!

An Evening with Gregor Fisher

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at EICC on Saturday 21st March!

Children Show: Paws Up!

This English adaptation of the famous children’s book by Catharina Valckx ‘PAWS UP!’ is a poetic, interactive and funny show, performed in French and English

Que Sera Sera - The Doris Day Story

Que Sera Sera: The Greatest Hits of Doris Day is a magnificent show that pays homage to one of Hollywood’s greatest stars! Catch it at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 22nd March!

The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins

In her first live show in over a decade, Sue Perkins delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding.

Witches Corner

Experience magic or misogyny with Witches Corner, an upbeat new play with original songs that turns Scottish history into a powerful, must-see celebration of feminine strength and justice!

Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile

A brand-new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story Death on the Nile is heading out on a nationwide tour, don't miss it at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in March!

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Come along to the Usher Hall for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled 'stupid idiot', Harry Enfield!

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in March and is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, the perfect introduction to theatre!

John Robertson’s The Dark Room

Welcome to THE DARK ROOM – the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame!

PASS: Cyrana

A bold reimagining of a classic tale, Cyrana tells of the fight to be heard — and the courage to stand tall when the world tries to silence you.

PASS: Roll With it

Roll With It is a new coming of age comedy exploring friendship, identity, found family, and most importantly, dragon-slaying.

National Theatre Live: The Audience

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

A Brief History of Neurodivergence

Join writer and theatremaker Fiona Moon in this rollercoaster of comedy, colour and chaos which will endear, enlighten and amuse its audience.

Aphrodite Rogue By Eleanor McMahon

Head to Summerhall on Friday 27th March for Aphrodite Rogue by Eleanor McMahon – a comedy about love, uncertain futures, and the importance of trying again, no matter how pointless it may seem!

Dan Schreiber: This Changes Everything

Dan Schreiber brings an evening of mind-blowing stories, unbelievable coincidences, jokes and facts that will make you question everything you thought you knew, to the Assembly Rooms!

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Join Old'n'Dead Productions, at The Georgian House in March, for Oscar Wilde's hilarious comedy about mistaken identities and secret engagements in "The Importance Of Being Earnest"!

Garleton Singers Spring Concert - Haydn’s Stabat Mater

The Garleton Singers bring their spring concert Stabat Mater featuring a choir, soloists and orchestra to Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 28th March!

The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live

Prepare for the ultimate evening of amazement when Daniel Sinclair brings The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live to Edinburgh's Assembly Roxy on Saturday 28th March!

The Light House

Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life love story about holding on to each other, even in the darkest times. It’s a love letter to life.

The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection

Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of Cher when The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection comes to The Usher Hall on Saturday 28th March!

An Evening of Recipes and Rituals with Samin Nosrat

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Garleton Singers Spring Concert - Haydn’s Stabat Mater

The Garleton Singers bring their spring concert Stabat Mater featuring a choir, soloists and orchestra to St Mary's Parish Church Haddington on Sunday 29th March!

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners will return to UK theatres for its biggest and best ever tour with a date at Edinburgh Playhouse on 31st March!

The Constant Wife

Prior to London's West End, witness this Royal Shakespeare Company production of The Constant Wife, about a woman determined to do things her own way.

Crime and Punishment

What drives a young man to murder? This powerful production from Northern Broadsides explores a society where some people will do anything to survive.

Reasons To Be Pretty

Join up-and-coming local theatre company Locked In Thought Productions at Assembly Roxy for an explosive performance of Neil LaBute's Reasons To Be Pretty!

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen

Don't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 2nd April!

Spook Show: A Night of Ghost Magic

Step into the psychic's parlour for an experience with the supernatural, the paranormal, and things that go BUMP in the night when Spook Show: A Night of Ghost Magic comes to the Banshee Labyrinth!

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly

Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday, April 3rd!

Girls Night Oot 2 - Heartbreaks & Promises

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter to help mend a broken heart, then it is off to the dancing to dance the night away!

Go Your Own Way

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms in April 2026!

Cherry West - Drag Show

Get ready for a high-energy afternnon drag show with Cherry West, bringing bold looks, sharp humour, and iconic performances at Dalkeith Miners Club on Saturday 4th April!

The Junkie Miracles

The Junkie Miracles is a new play by Des Dillon, based on harrowing experiences of recovery, don't miss it at the Corn Exchange, Haddington, on Saturday 4th April!

Adventures Inside Your Brain

Join 'Inside Your Brain' authors Professor Caswell Barry and Lucy Ann Unwin for an interactive trip through brain science history.

Marine Monsters

Join Marine Biologist and YouTuber Dr Elizabeth Mills to celebrate the weirdest and most wonderful sea creatures that you can find on Scotland’s shores!

The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

The Wiggles will bring their most magical live show experience to date, the Tree of Wisdom Spectacular, to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Monday 6th April!

Creature Connections

Join the Edinburgh Zoo expert animal experiences team for an exclusive engaging and fun animal antics show and have the chance to join in the action yourself! !

Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos

Challenge your limits, change your habits, and transform your life with this brand-new show from Jason Fox at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday April 7th!

The High Life

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

Wee, Poo, Snot!

Join us at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Tuesday 7th April for a fun-filled, interactive medical show for all ages!

Bake it Global: The Science of Scotland’s Food & Drink

Join Dr Josh Smalley and Peter Sawkins, two 'Great British Bake Off' stars, on a mouth-watering, science-fuelled tour of Scotland’s iconic exports!

Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!

Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. Don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse in April!

Giants in the Kitchen: Big Science, Up Close

Step into the world of giants with Dr Josh Smalley and Peter Sawkins two 'Great British Bake Off' stars and explore the science behind baking inspired by colossal creatures!

Science is Magic!

Science is Magic uncovers the astonishing biology behind everyday life in this fun, surprising, and completely unforgettable show as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.

Drift

Drift is a dance piece that explores the state of our oceans today, focusing on the impact of overfishing.

One Day. One Play. One Prompt.

Are you a musician, actor, dancer, comedian, magician, or any kind of creative performer? Join our AI-powered workshop and help create a brand-new show from concept to curtain call in just one day!

Planetarium Lates: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' planetarium experience is back as part of Edinburgh Science Festival, it truly is a unique way to experience this iconic album!

FameLab UK 26 - Scottish Finals

Join Edinburgh Science and Cheltenham Festivals for the ultimate evening of quick-fire science as we host the Scottish Regional Finals of FameLab UK 2026!

GUSH

Exploring self-identity, sexuality and the tension between compromise and sacrifice, GUSH considers what it means to discover what we want and dare to ask for it.

Hansel and Gretel - Easter Panto

Get ready for a cracking Easter as Reconnect Regal Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel... a panto mash-up featuring all your favourite fairytale legends!

Three60 World’s Evolution

World’s Evolution is more than a dance show — it’s a journey, following the story of humanity — our growth, our struggles, and our shared future.

Dystopia The Rock Opera

Fresh from a hugely successful 5 star Edinburgh Fringe run, Dystopia: The Rock Opera storms into the Assembly Roxy with blistering musicianship, razor-edged satire, humour and cinematic stagecraft!

You’re Dead To Me - Live Tour

The comedy podcast that takes history seriously is going on tour! Hosted by You're Dead to Me presenter, Greg Jenner – the live tour brings this hit BBC Radio 4 podcast to the stage.

Edinburgh Science Festival: Mini-Medics: The Body Show

In this fast-paced and interactive family show, help Edinburgh Science Festival's medics diagnose and treat their patients while they explore the human body!

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!

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical

Grab your heels, pack the glitter, and get ready to Shake Your Groove Thing once again when Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!

TBC Improv: Cast & Conquer: Forming an Improv Group (Elective)

TBC Improv: Cast & Conquer is a 4-week intermediate course designed to help improvisers take the leap from classmate to castmate.

The Magic of Motown

Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year when The Magic of Motown returns to the stage at the Usher Hall!

What I’m Here For

What I’m Here For is a fast-moving fusion of new European writing and visual imagination, which explores the tragi-comic collateral of hospitals and human choices.

Cinema Live: NT Live: All My Sons

Filmed live from the West End don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Loretto School Theatre of the triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play, All My Sons!

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience returns to The Scotsman Hotel!

The Ultimate Bubble Show

This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray Bubbles uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.

Academy Late

Experience live music, powerful performances, and artwork as you enjoy the New Contemporaries Exhibition after dark in the stunning surroundings of the Royal Scottish Academy Galleries!

Big Girls Don’t Cry

Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th April.

It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

Based on his bestselling memoir, It's Not Where You Start is an uplifting solo storytelling show blending theatre, autobiography and film to tell an extraordinary life story of Scott Kyle!

The Springsteen Sessions

Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they play Corn Exchange Haddington on Friday 17th April!

Edinburgh Science Festival: The Rocket Show

Strap-in, countdown, and blast-off for a show that's out of this world when explosive family-friendly adventure, The Rocket Show, returns to Edinburgh Science Festival!

Motown by Candlelight

Put of your dancing shoes, grab your Baby Love and get ready to experience the Rhythm Of The Night, at the ultimate Motown celebration at the Assembly Rooms in April!

Stargazing Late & Live

Immerse yourself amongst the stars as our resident astronomers guide you across the cosmos, delving into their favourite sights to see along the way!

Aljaž & Janette - Let’s Face The Music & Dance

Join Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through music history including the work of Cole Porter, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin, David Foster and many more music greats!

Lucy Darling: Simply Darling

Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling when she brings 'Simply Darling' to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on Monday 20th April!

James B Partridge - Primary School Bangers

Viral sensation and Britain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show Primary School Bangers to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh as part of his biggest ever UK tour.

The Battle - CANCELLED

The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in April 2026.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The critically acclaimed production of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came In From The Cold will embark on a major UK tour coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in April.

Gravity

It's Time To Defy Gravity! West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker will bring their star power to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 23rd April!

Jackals

Set on a sunny day in Vienna, Jackals is a gripping, contemporary reimagining of the astounding real-life scandal between Emma Eckstein and a young Sigmund Freud!

Much Ado About Nothing

Edinburgh Rep Company presents Much Ado About Nothing, William Shakespeare's classic comedy about love, betrayal and lots of sass, at the St Augustine United Church in April!

Sue, Matt & Phil LIVE! The Reunion Tour

Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are hitting the road for another unmissable live tour in 2026, which includes a night at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 24th April!

Triptych

Triptych is a unique collaboration performance between the rising star of Australian dance, choreographer-director Lewis Major with his mentor: legendary British dancemaker, Russell Maliphant OBE.

Absolute Elvis

Elvis Tribute Act Johnny Lee Memphis is the official and current World Cup and European Elvis Tribute Champion and you can catch him at Reconnect Regal Theatre in April.

Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens

Join Britain’s best-loved gardener Monty Don when he brings his brand-new show, celebrating his landmark book and BBC2 series, British Gardens, to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday April 25th!

Cast, The La’s, and Me

Don't miss an intimate evening with singer/songwriter John Power at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 26th April!

Diversity - Soul

Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!

Purcell: The Musical

Get ready for a dazzling, music-filled spectacle at Assembly Roxy as award-winning talent bring Henry Purcell's fever dreams to life in this joyful theatrical celebration!

Karine Polwart: Windblown

A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.

The Ballad of Johnny and June

The Ballad of Johnny & June takes you inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era.

Tomorrow

Tomorrow is a physical response to the things we struggle to say with words. As the world feels ever more at odds with itself, how do we find our place?

Shotgunned

Equal parts hilarious and heart-breaking, Matt Anderson's Shotgunned is a relatable and intimate piece of theatre about how the people we lose can shape who we become.

Celebrating Celine

Prepare to be dazzled as we pay tribute to the voice, the legacy, and the magic of Celine Dion at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 30th April.

Out With The Buckleys

James and Clair Buckley are taking their vlog offline and around the UK on an unfiltered, unedited live tour and bring it to the Usher Hall on Friday 1st May!

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2026!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Come celebrate the Rocky Horror Picture Show's 50th anniversary with a showing of the 4k remastered film and an unforgettable, interactive evening at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre!

Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon, the multi-award-winning musical sensation about one of the greatest bands of all time, The Kinks, is returning for a major UK tour, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!

An Evening With THE FORCEFIELDS

Welcome to the world of THE FORCEFIELDS - a spellbinding multi-sensory universe dissolving the border between live concert and immersive theatre experience!

Gordon Strachan: My Life in Football

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Gerry McDade at the Corn Exchange Haddington on Thursday 7th May!

Macbeth

In this fresh interpretation of Macbeth by Out of Chaos, a multi award winning theatre company, audiences are invited right into the heart of the story.

Star Struck

Prepare to be transported into a glamorous world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align when Scottish Ballet bring Starstruck to the Festival Theatre in May!

Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil

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!

Waitress

Treat yourself to a 'slice of five-star musical pie' (The Times) as the hit musical comedy Waitress comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only!

Guys and Dolls

Following their successful production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Southern Light are returning to the Festival Theatre in May with the Broadway hit Guys and Dolls.

TBC Improv: Intermediate Shortform Improv Course (202)

Intermediate Shortform is an 8-class course that sharpens your instincts, expands your game vocabulary, and teaches you how to play shortform with precision, creativity, and confidence.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Somewhere in small-town America, middle-school children are taking part in a spelling competition, join Performing Arts Studio Scotland for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

Walking on Eggshells

Walking on Eggshells from, Siren Theatre Company and Scissor Kick, is a theatrical celebration of survival and a humorous insight into living and navigating relationships with Complex PTSD.

Weegie Hink Ae That?

The Weegie Boys are back as Glasgow's best loved comedy sketch ensemble puts on another fast-paced, witty show at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Thursday 14th May!

Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth

Fresh from filming the third series of Channel 4's Our Welsh Chapel Dream, Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth invite you behind the scenes of their creative partnership in this new show!

The Freshwater Five

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Children’s Classic Concerts: Big Top Brass

Roll up, roll up...Children's Classic Concerts spectacularly presents 'Big Top Brass' at Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 16th May!

Leila Navabi: Relay

Relay is a bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi.

The Bodyguard

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026!

Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in

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.

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!

Baby Mash-Up, What On Earth Are You Doing?

Baby Mash-up knows something is wrong and is questioning how we can make sense of ourselves in a time when our private myths and stories no longer feel true!

The Fabulous Cash & Carter Show

Don't miss a a fantastic, authentic and heart-warming, nostalgic journey reliving the stories, music, and songs of The Great Johnny Cash and June Carter.

Betwixt the Sheets LIVE with Dr Kate Lister

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!

2:22 A Ghost Story

Direct from London's West End, the edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2026!

Dirty Dancing In Concert

The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought to life in concert-form when Dirty Dancing In Concert returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 26th May!

The Bacchae

Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator! Catch it at the Loretto Theatre on Tuesday 26th May!

The Livingston Players Present All Shook Up

The Livingston Players return to Reconnect Howden Park with All Shook Up... the hip-swivelling, lip-curling musical comedy that will have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes!

Welcome To Night Vale

The eerie delight of Night Vale returns to the UK for the 'Murder Night in Blood Forest' live tour, don't miss it at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Wednesday 27th May!

National Theatre Live: The Playboy Of The Western World

Filmed live from the West End, don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Loretto School Theatre on Thursday 28th May of the darkly funny tale, Playboy of the Western World!

I’m Grand Mam: Happy Campers

Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby, the wildly popular Irish comedy duo, bring their live show 'Happy Campers' to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 29th May!

Scottish Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro, at Festival Theatre in May.

Sweat

Taut, gripping, and devastatingly impactful, Sweat is a powerhouse social drama of loyalty, loss, and the fight for survival in an unforgiving world.

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 6th June!

The Elvis Revolution 2026

Join 3 of the world’s leading Elvis Tribute Artists, Louis Brown, Ciaran Houlihan and Dylan Taylor as they take you on a magical journey back in time to when Elvis Presley ruled the musical industry

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she'll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career, don't miss her at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 12th June!

Guest Masterclass: Shortform & Calvinball

Boost your short form skills and embrace rule-breaking creativity in Calvinball with Hayley Kellett. A weekend of joyful, fearless play.|

The Little Mermaid JR

Star Harmoneez will be going under the sea with their 2026 show… Disney's The Little Mermaid JR atReconnect Howden Park in June!

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to the Festival Theatre on 16th & 17th June!

Bluey’s Big Play

Following a hugely successful UK tour, Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Edinburgh Playhouse with the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey's Big Play!

Ballet Black at 25

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a much-anticipated return to the Festival Theatre on Friday 19th June!

The Makings of a Murderer ‐ The Undercover Detective

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime at The Adam Smith Theatre as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld.

Derren Brown: Only Human

Prepare to be astonished as the multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN.

Firefly Arts Summer Showcase

Get ready for a brilliant night of drama, music, and dance at Reconnect Howden Park as talented stars from Firefly Arts perform their Summer Showcase on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th June!

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid - The Musical will bring the legendary 1984 film to life on stage at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in Summer 2026!

ABBAMANIA

Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night out with ABBAMANIA at Reconnect Howden Park in June!

Girls Night Oot! 2 – Heartbreaks and Promises

The ladies are back at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 26th June for a night full of song and laughter to help mend a broken heart, then it is off to the dancing to dance the night away!

Heaven Can Wait - The Meat Loaf Concert Experience

Carlton Entertainment brings their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf's greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait to Howden Park Centre on Sunday 28th June!

This is Rambert

Rambert’s centenary brings together bold, high-impact works from (LA)HORDE, Emma Evelein and a brand-new commission.

A Home For Hamish

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

The Buttons Show

Join Scottish superstar of children's entertainment, Buttons, for a brand-new fun-filled pantomime adventure featuring magic, puppets, slapstick and all your favourite Scottish sing-along songs!

Zog

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.

Critical Role Live

For the first time ever, Critical Role, the global phenomenon in storytelling and tabletop entertainment, is adventuring to Edinburgh with a date at the Castle on Sunday 12th July!

Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova

Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring to Edinburgh in July 2026.

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

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

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture, don't miss this tribute show at the Festival Theatre in July!

Whole Lotta Shakin’ - The Shakin’ Stevens Story

Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll.

Little Shop of Horrors

Join us at the Festival Theatre for a spectacular performance as The Beyond Broadway Experience – featuring 200 talented young performers – brings you Little Shop of Horrors!

The Ultimate Summer Shindig

Get ready to turn up the heat as 'The Ultimate Summer Shindig', a thrilling new live music experience guaranteed to raise the roof and get audiences on their feet, comes to Reconnect Howden Park!

Legends Of The 60’s Show

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 Howden Park Centre on Wednesday 29th July!

Meet Me at Boots Corner

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Reconnect Regal Theatre on Saturday 1st August!

The Ladyboys of Bangkok

The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to Edinburgh with a sensationally glamorous new show, a must-see new production for 2026 packed with fun filled comedy and outrageous cheekiness!

1 Hour Of Insane Magic

Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey return to Edinburgh Fringe for their fourth year as Insane Magic, bigger and more spectacular than ever before!

1 Hour Of Insanity

Back for its second year, 1 Hour of Insanity returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with brand-new performers alongside a couple of favourites from last year!

Adults Only Magic Show

The Adults Only Magic Show is back and naughtier than ever for their fifth filthy year at Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

Baby Wants Candy

Baby Wants Candy, one of the world's most celebrated improv shows EVER, heads back to the Fringe with a brand new and as-yet unknown run of original, hilarious and unpredictable one-off musicals!

Bliss

With 17 West End performers, electric vocals and a pop-rock punch, Bliss is a fearless musical about ripping up the rule book and the price of perfection!

Circus The Show

Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely reimagined family circus spectacular!

Diary of a Mad Man

Diary of A Mad Man is a darkly comic one-man drama tracing the psychological collapse of a corporate worker whose status craving mutates into obsession.

Elliot Bibby: Abracadada

Get ready for a hilarious, high-energy mix of mind-blowing magic and parenting mayhem as Elliot Bibby brings his brilliant, all-ages show Abracadada to the Edinburgh Fringe!

GIRLZ

After its incredible reviews and nomination for Best Musical at last year's Fringe, this new production of GIRLZ is bigger, bolder and BACK!

Krapp’s Last Tape

Krapp's Last Tape is a journey through an old man's life, filled with hilarious memories and hopes for the future, coupled with the mourning of lost love and unfulfilled ambition.

Police Cops: The Original

Reloaded and supercharged for 2026, expect adrenaline-fuelled physical comedy, 80s bangers and uncompromising facial hair when Police Cops: The Original returns!

ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show

Using his language and their overactive imaginations, ShakeItUp create a brand new Shakespeare play live on stage, complete with big laughs, high drama, and plenty of Bard-based Bedlam!

Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical

Shamilton, one of the most popular shows at the festival is back after selling out its previous four years and accumulating a Fringe fan-base that has never been seen before.

Shotgunned

Equal parts hilarious and heart-breaking, Matt Anderson's Shotgunned is a relatable and intimate piece of theatre about how the people we lose can shape who we become.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

The Olivier Award-winning West End smash hit and Fringe favourite is back... don't miss Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at The Pleasance Courtyard this August!

1 Astonishment 2 Many: Chris Dugdale

Chris Dugdale, the only act ever to win the Edfest Bouquet five times, returns to the Fringe with 1 Astonishment 2 Many... a dynamic blend of mentalism and magic!

360 ALLSTARS

Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record-holding artists and athletes, international smash hit 360 ALLSTARS returns to Edinburgh Fringe as part of its 2026 World Tour!

5 Mistakes That Changed History

From comedian and historian Paul Coulter comes 5 Mistakes That Changed History, a John Oliver-meets-Horrible Histories tour of five mistakes that impacted our world!

A Play On Words

Don't miss this uproarious backyard comedy where two not-so-average average Americans spar in a relentlessly fanatical pursuit of what is said, what is intended, and what is!

By A Thread

Australian circus at its best, By a Thread is an exploration of trust and risk six meters above the ground, don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for 2026!

CADEL: Lungs on Legs

Returning after a sold-out 2025 premiere, Connor Delves delivers a powerhouse performance with CADEL: Lungs on Legs, pedalling live on the actual bike Evans rode to victory!

Dear Evan Hansen

A Fringe premiere! Dear Evan Hansen at the Assembly Rooms, is a deeply moving, contemporary musical about anxiety, connection and the search for belonging.

Explosive Science Show!

Whether you're a science fanatic or just looking for a wildly fun family day out... the Explosive Science Show delivers educational entertainment at its absolute best!

FLOP! The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals

Arthur Hull returns to Edinburgh Fringe with FLOP! The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals an updated version of his blockbusting musical cabaret celebrating Theatreland's casualties!

Mythos: Ragnarök

Back for its fifth consecutive year at the Fringe, join Loki, Thor and the Norse Gods in this five-star groundbreaking blend of mythological storytelling and high-octane wrestling!

PRIME: We Are

Dance Base's in-house company for dancers over 60, PRIME explores the ways in which we can support each other to keep going, fighting and overcoming obstacles!

Sexy Circus Sideshow 3.0

Sexy Circus Sideshow 3.0 is a vibrant, colourful experience showcasing some of the weirdest and most wonderful talent in Edinburgh this year!

Ten Thousand Hours

Gravity & Other Myths are back again with their international smash hit show, Ten Thousand Hours, that sold out in 2025!

The Greatest Magic Show

The multi award-winning, sell-out smash hit The Greatest Magic Show is returning to Edinburgh for its seventh magical year, with whimsical wonders that the whole family will love!

The Problem

Twilight Theatre Company return to the Edinburgh Fringe after their sold-out shows in 2024 with The Problem, a rapid-paced, last-chance comedy by Fringe First winner Brian Parks!

Trainspotting Live

Trainspotting Live, the acclaimed immersive adaptation of Irvine Welsh's classic novel, returns to The Pleasance at EICC for their tenth Edinburgh Fringe season!

Wiesenthal

Returning to Edinburgh Fringe following a sell-out 2023 debut, Wiesenthal is the story of an ordinary man who devoted his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns from 7th to 31st August 2026 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste!

Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 7th to 30th August with 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance!

Edinburgh International Festival: A Trial - after An Enemy of the People

Experience this electrifying UK premiere when visionary Brazilian director Christiane Jatahy returns to the Festival with a radical sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People!

Forth on The Fringe

Forth on the Fringe is the annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 7th & 8th August!

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns for 2026 from Friday 7th to Saturday 29th August with their new show, A Call To Gather!

Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret

Join Monski Mouse, and her super talented friends, for a live musical singalong cabaret of nursery classics, songs, puppetry and bonkers fun!

Common Ground

Dance Base's two in-house companies PRIME (for over 60s) and Lothian Youth Dance Company (for 14-21 year-olds) come together to explore the pressures we all face!

Come From Away

With soaring music and a deeply moving story, Come From Away tells of the spirited locals of Gander and the stranded passengers who unexpectedly came together in the wake of September 11th.

Fringe Fragments

An industry pitching platform open to audiences, Fringe Fragments spotlights dance makers from Scotland and around the world as they share 15-minute excerpts of tour-ready performances!

Verdi’s A Masked Ball

Zurich Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s stunning opera, A Masked Ball, filled with desire, treachery and political peril.

Edinburgh International Festival: Mere Mortals

San Francisco Ballet presents a provocative myth for the AI age, in their futuristic retelling of Pandora’s Box at Edinburgh Playhouse.

Shania & Friends

If you're a modern country music fan, then this fully live tribute to Shania at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 4th September is a show not to be missed!

The Magic of the Bee Gees

Don't miss this breath-taking concert spectacular, including all your favourite Bee Gees songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than a Woman and many more at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh!

An Evening with Sir David Jason

Sir David Jason is delighted to be travelling to Scotland to perform his new stage show 'An Evening with Sir David Jason' at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 5th September!

In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story

Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told when The Diana Ross Story returns to the Assembly Rooms in September!

High Society

Clear your diary, because you're invited to the most swell party of the year, when Cole Porter's High Society comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in September!

The Silence of the Lambs

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now... Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The Silence of the Lambs as it makes its world stageplay premiere in 2026!

The Gruffalo

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler!

Nashville Country Experience

The Nashville Country Experience is a top UK Country Show featuring Johnny Lee Memphis and a full live band, don't miss it at Howden Park Centre on Friday 11th September!

Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth

Tom Gilbey is hitting the road, bringing his trademark energy, humour, producer Fred and some questionable bottles of plonk to theatres across the country including Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms!

Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael

Direct from London's West End, Fastlove is the world's favourite George Michael Celebration! Don't miss it when it returns to The Queen's Hall on Saturday 12th September!

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

After a sensational 2025, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! Catch it when it returns to the Usher Hall on 12th September!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Church Hill Theatre on 13th September!

Drag Me to the Musicals

Don't miss a night celebrating the world's biggest musical hits when Drag Me to the Musicals comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Sunday 13th September!

Annie

The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world's favourite family musical, returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in September, you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll love it!

Chariots of Fire

For the first time ever, the acclaimed stage adaptation of this inspirational tale of hope, honour and belief, tours the UK including the Kings Theatre Edinburgh in September!

SIX the Musical

Reigning on Broadway and in the West End, the international smash hit musical SIX is coming to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre in September 2026!

The Phantoms featuring Lee Mead

In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows.

Private Peaceful

The Production Garden, in association with Exeter Northcott, brings smash hit show Private Peaceful, based on Michael Morpurgo's novel, to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh this September!

The Celine Experience

The ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert, The Celine Experience starring January Butler, comes to the Usher Hall on Saturday 19th September!

The UK Rock Show

From the producers of the hugely popular Bon Jovi Forever One Wild Night Tour, Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring The UK Rock Show to Reconnect Howden Park on Saturday 19th September!

Heaven Can Wait

Carlton Entertainment brings their brand-new production Heaven Can Wait, featuring Meat Loaf's greatest hits, to the Corn Exchange, Haddington on Wednesday 23rd September!

Lullaby

Internationally acclaimed choreographer Jasmin Vardimon returns and expands the world of 'Lullaby' with a groundbreaking new production.

Copacabana Magic – The Barry Manilow Tribute Show

Copacabana Magic, the World's premier show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow comes to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 26th September!

Legally Blonde

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!

Wallace

Forget the Braveheart clichés... this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth!

Emergence

Returning to Scotland for the first time in ten years, this bold piece showcases the explosive physicality and artistry of Scottish Ballet.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

This visceral production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie looks head on at our enduring moral fascination with such a beguiling and dangerous character.

Women In Rock

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at the Corn Exchange Haddington and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

Eckhart Tolle

With his hallmark warmth, humour, and compassion, this evening with Eckhart Tolle offers an opportunity to reconnect with the peace and serenity that arise from living in the present moment.

The Archers: Live at 75

It's time to don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and join the Edinburgh Playhouse for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4's The Archers!

The Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover Detective

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime at the Corn Exchange, Haddington as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld!

The Steamie

Step inside a 1950s Glasgow washhouse on Hogmanay, where the water's hot and the gossips even hotter when Tony Roper's classic play The Steamie comes to The King's Theatre Edinburgh!

Barnum

West End star Matt Rawle will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum in this spectacular production at Festival Theatre Edinburgh in October!

Miriam’s Full English LIVE

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the Edinburgh Playhouse for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!

We Will Rock You - The Musical

Experience the ultimate rock 'n' roll revolution as Shotts St Patrick's Amateur Opera Group brings Queen's iconic hits to life in this high-octane, foot-stomping musical spectacle!

Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire

Join BBC's International Editor, Jeremy Bowen at the Assembly Rooms on 9th October. It's an essential evening for anyone who wants to understand the world as it is, not as we wish it to be.

Noel Fitzpatrick - Medicine & Music - CANCELLED

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is hitting the road with a completely new show, combining his passion for both animals and music, don't miss him live at the Corn Exchange, Haddington!

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of The Worlds' - LIVE! The Concert Experience comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 10th October!

John Barrowman: My Life In Musicals

John Barrowman is back with his brand new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals, don't miss him at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh!

Mike Bubbins: IDEASMAN

Comedian, actor, and broadcaster Mike Bubbins brings his brand-new live tour, IDEASMAN to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh in October 2026!

Jersey Boys

The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back round the UK and stops off at Edinburgh Playhouse in October!

Sylvia

Torn between loyalty, love, and revolution, the remarkable story of Sylvia Pankhurst’s life explodes onto the stage when SYLVIA storms into Edinburgh in 2026.

Iolanthe

Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society returns to the King’s Theatre Edinburgh in the sparkling satire Lolanthe!

John Barrowman: My Life In Musicals

John Barrowman is back with his brand new show... My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals, don't miss him at Reconnect Howden Park in October!

Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt is a thrilling new musical inspired by the Scottish witch trials, don't miss it at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Sunday 18th October!

My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly charmed as Lucy Worsley reveals the secrets, stories, and splendours of Britain’s royal past.

Toto the Ninja Cat

Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry!

Dr Richard Shepherd: Time of Death - More Unnatural Causes

Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he brings his captivating new tour, Time of Death – More Unnatural Causes, to The Queens Hall Edinburgh this October!

1984

In 2026, George Orwell's terrifying post-truth world of 'alternative facts' is more relevant than ever before. Don't miss a new adaptation of 1984 at the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh this Autumn!

Dirty Dancing

Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, Dirty Dancing comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2026 as part of a UK and Irish tour!

Rollers Forever

Rollers Forever, the smash-hit tartan-clad musical celebrating the music, memories and passionate fandom of the Bay City Rollers comes to Edinburgh's King's Theatre in October!

Operation Mincemeat

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!

The Car Man

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!

An Evening with Michael Portillo

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.

Voulez Vous - The Music of ABBA

Get ready to dust off your platform boots and don your finest 70s costumes as The Edinburgh Playhouse celebrates 50 years of ABBA with the most electrifying tribute show of the year!

Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes

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!

The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House takes to the stage at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh in November, don't miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic ghost story!

Thank You For The Music

Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's number 1 hits to the Corn Exchange Haddington on Friday 13th November for a production like no other!

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

Following on from the nationwide sell-out success of Killer Couples, best-selling author, psychologist and leading crime commentator Emma Kenny returns to Edinburgh with a brand-new live show.

Edinburgh Gang Show

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

Mean Girls

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!

The Cape Controversy - An Immersive Dining Experience

Atmospheric, indulgent and rooted in real Edinburgh history, The Cape Controversy is an ultra-limited opportunity to experience The Real Mary King's Close after hours, as few ever have!

Legends Of The 60’s Show

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!

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

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

Dr John Cooper Clarke

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’!

A Christmas Carol

Chill winds sweep through the gas-lit streets of Victorian Edinburgh as Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to life at The Lyceum for their 2026 festive season!

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in The Adventures of Pinocchio a homecoming panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!

The Wee Mermaid

Dive into a splash of magic at the Howden Park Centre as fan-favourites Sam and Reece return for The Wee Mermaid, a brilliant, fishy-themed pantomime adventure for all the family!

The Choir of Man

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit The Choir of Man is now on its first ever UK tour, don't miss it at The Festival Theatre in December!

Back To The Future The Musical

Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing at the Edinburgh Playhouse for 4 weeks as part of its first ever UK tour!

Step Into Christmas

This Christmas concert feel good show at Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 16th December, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!

Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time combines the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story in an unforgettable theatrical event, don't miss it at the Festival Theatre!

Billy Elliot the Musical

The award-winning global hit Billy Elliot the Musical finally returns home to the UK, exhilarating, hilarious and unforgettable as ever... don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!

Burlesque The Musical

After taking the West End by storm, where it became summer 2025's biggest hit, selling out night after night, Burlesque A BIG New Musical is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in February!

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Following a record-breaking West End residency, sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie comes to Edinburgh!

Crown of Blood

Crown of Blood is a powerful new adaptation of Macbeth, following the story of General Aderemi in West Africa.

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Greg Davies has announced extra dates for his Full Fat Legend tour, don't miss your final chance to see it live at Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th & 10th March 2027!

The Mousetrap

Discover why Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse!

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

40 years on from the iconic gig that re-wrote music history, relive the joy of Live Aid when Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse!

Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 26th April!

Experience an unforgettable celebration of British pop icon Dusty Springfield with The Dusty Show, featuring Louise Anne Masters and a live band performing her timeless, soul-touching hits!

Oh What A Night! at Eastwood Park Theatre will take you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!

The show you'll be talking about for years to come... The Magicians is a fast-paced, laugh-filled magic show starring master magicians Elliot Bibby, Cameron Gibson, and Luke Osey!

Man in the Mirror is the must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it when it returns to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Saturday 11th April!

Don't miss a night celebrating the world's biggest musical hits when Drag Me to the Musicals comes to Rothes Halls on Thursday 10th September!

Meet all the regulars from Latimer Crescent when the smash hit BBC show Two Doors Down takes up residence in Glasgow's OVO Hydro in September & October!

Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova and multi-platinum selling vocal group The Overtones will bring their brand-new tour, Jukebox Idols, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 28th June!

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

The Nashville Country Experience is a top UK Country Show featuring Johnny Lee Memphis and a full live band, don't miss it at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 10th October!

Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.

Take an unforgettable trip down memory lane, celebrating 28 years of the legendary Tartan Army spirit at The Town House Hamilton on Friday 8th May!

Set in a Glasgow homeless drop-in centre, Turn a Different Corner explores the lives of five people fighting to survive and to be seen in a world that has looked away.

Witch Hunt is a thrilling new musical inspired by the Scottish witch trials, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre Studio on Saturday 31st October!

Oh What A Night! at the Beacon Arts Centre will take you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!

Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses cliche-ridden drama onstage in a comedy mash-up spoof! It'll have you in stitches!

Culture Night Stirling: Carnival of the Wolf will bring venues and unexpected spaces across the city to life through an exciting variety of events on Friday 1st May!

Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!