Theatre Events in Edinburgh in February 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Monster Cabaret
Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
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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!
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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!
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Improv Workshop Intensives: Viewpoints, Music, Duoprov
Unlock tools for physical storytelling, musicality, and duo-based improv that deepen trust, emotion, and creative freedom in this immersive weekend intensive at Summerhall.
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Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker In Havana
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta’s brand-new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto the Festival Theatre stage on 3rd & 4th February!
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Prima Facie
Jodie Comer is set to return to her award-winning role in Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie in 2026 and brings it to the The Royal Lyceum Theatre from 3rd to 7th February, the only Scottish dates!
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Manipulate Festival: Coffee With Sugar?
Using thousands of coffee beans, flying candyfloss, biographical fragments, historical sources, video art and live music, ‘Coffee with Sugar?’ is a visually striking performance!
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Manipulate Festival: Size Matters
Blending puppetry, science, and surrealist theatre, Julia and Mamoru and their puppet doubles explore how time and perception shift with size.
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The Story of Soul
Get your tickets now, for the must-see show of the year when The Story Of Soul returns to the Festival Theatre on 5th February!
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Vincente Simone - Tango Passions
Don't miss Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone when he brings ‘Tango Passions’ to Reconnect Howden Park in February!
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a side-splitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series!
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Manipulate Festival: Don Quixote (is a Very Big Book)
In his new one-man show, Dik Downey (Green Ginger, Pickled Image, Opposable Thumb) weaves together the crazed delusions of Don Quixote with his own struggle against reality.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Great Grumpy Gaboon
Join the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness!
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Auntie Empire
Blending bouffon comedy, satire and audience interaction, Auntie Empire is a bloody, messy, hilarious and timely lampoon of the myths of nationhood. Catch it at Summerhall in February!
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BBC SSO 25-26: Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2
Guest conductor Gemma New conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and brings something wholly new to Rachmaninov’s most popular piano concerto.
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Manipulate Festival: The Wood Paths
Wood Paths is a celebration of humanity’s endless creativity and our desire to understand, to shape, and to find beauty in the mess.
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.
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An Evening with Gordon Strachan
On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life at Reconnect Howden Park on 11th February!
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Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle
The ever-reigning queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese, returns to the UK’s grand stages in early 2026, with Nocturnelle and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on 13th & 14th February!
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For The Love Of Rugby
Newly retired, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are taking their podcast to the stage, bringing you the best stories from across their careers. Catch them at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 13th February!
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Homo(sapien)
Homo(sapien) is a joyful, queer, coming-of-age one-man show about overcoming your fears. Catch it at Studio Theatre in Edinburgh in February!
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Crooners - Uncaged
Crooners return to Scotland with their rip-roaring comedy music show chock full of crooner classics... don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Saturday 14th February!
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Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight - Clair de Lune
This Valentine's Day, award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel plays most romantic piano pieces ever composed in Scotland's oldest concert hall - St Cecilia's Hall.
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Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera x Valentine’s Day
The Phantom returns with the most romantic ghost story ever told at Scotland's oldest concert hall this Valentine's Day!
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The Flames
A striking and innovative mix of film, music and performance to explore stories about life after fifty, presenting a fresh look at how we approach ageing.
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The Ultimate Boyband Party Show
Pop on your Kangol hat and cargo pants, dust off your glow sticks, and Get On Up for an evening you’ll never forget at The Ultimate Boyband Party Show in the Usher Hall!
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A Country Night in Nashville
A Country Night in Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country Music, returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in February.
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The Elvis Years
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.
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Head. Heart. Hand.
Head. Heart. Hand. is a powerful new play by Stef Smith, created to mark the 150th anniversary of the institution that is known today as Queen Margaret University (QMU).
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The Great Wave
The world premiere of Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave is an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
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Varna International Ballet - Cinderella
With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale, springs to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Let Me Entertain You - A Tribute To Robbie Williams
Let Me Entertain You – A Tribute To Robbie Williams is a brand-new unforgettable concert show celebrating the music and energy of the UK's biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie Williams!
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Talking Sopranos
Two of The Sopranos' most beloved cast members, Steve Schirripa and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli bring the show to life in hilarious live stage show, Talking Sopranos!
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The New Jersey Boys
The New Jersey Boys will take you on a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons!
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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Join us at the Usher Hall for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!
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Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Here & Now, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon Steps, comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse from 24th February 2026!
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We Will Rock You
The Bohemians are back to perform the worldwide smash hit musical, We Will Rock You by Queen and Ben Elton. The first adult amateur company in Edinburgh to perform it.
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Living The Life of Riley
Serious laughter combined with serious issues bring the Riley Family to life in front of your eyes at Reconnect Regal Theatre in February.
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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.
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The Events
When Claire, a priest and choir leader, survives a mass shooting in her church, she embarks on a desperate search for answers that will ultimately bring her face to face with the attacker.
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Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
Join Murder Trial Tonight IV for Death of a Landlord! Hear the case, weigh the evidence, and deliver your verdict.
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Strange But True Crimes
Join us for a stranger than fiction night of true crime with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees who explores the world's most shocking and unbelievable cases.
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The Gaze – you, me, us and them
The Gaze - you, me, us and them is a unique event combines an interactive film installation with a powerful live solo performance, accompanied by live music from Ankna Arockiam!
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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
The West End Tenors
After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 28th February!
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Woolf Works
Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s experimental ballet triptych inspired by the genre-defying works and writings of Virginia Woolf, set to an original score by Max Richter.
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Hudson and Hudson: Married at First Sleight
Hudson & Hudson are on tour with their amazing magic show that could lead to fame and fortune. Or divorce! Don't miss them at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 13th February!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
When Billy Met Alasdair
Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Scottish cultural giants when he brings When Billy Met Alasdair to the Adam Smith Theatre!
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The Rocket Man - a Tribute To Elton John
Book your tickets now for an unmissable concert spectacular... The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 28th February 2026!
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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
John Lydon is touring the UK to coincide with the publication of his new book, the brilliant, funny and insightful 'I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right' catch him at Carnegie Hall!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026 with his live tour which includes a night at The Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 28th February!
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Single White Female
Based on the iconic 90's psychological thriller, Single White Female starring Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner will make its Scottish premiere at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in June!
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Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises
The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 14th February!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Three The Musical
Three The Musical, at Strathaven Town Mill, is a heart-wrenching, true story with twists and turns that will leave you shocked to the core.
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Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Man in the Mirror is the brand new, must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 20th February!
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A Big Egg
A Big Egg is coming to Cumbernauld Theatre... this gentle, interactive musical invites audiences young and old to explore the miracle of new life and the joy of discovery!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Devilled Eggs
From acclaimed theatre makers Black Liver, Devilled Eggs is their latest two-hander play about a guest house over the span of a one night stay (breakfast included)!
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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain
Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates returns to Beacon Arts Centre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!
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Shrek the Musical JR.
Step into a world of laughter, love, and larger-than-life fairytale fun when Clyde Youth Theatre Productions bring Shrek the Musical JR. to the Beacon Arts Centre in February!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Ancient Oak of Baldor
A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories.
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When Billy Met Alasdair
Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Scottish cultural giants when he brings When Billy Met Alasdair to Macrobert Arts Centre!
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Leo Houlding - Exposed
Join legendary climber Leo Houlding for his next new show, Exposed, a gripping live experience with stunning visuals, film, and storytelling from the world’s wildest places.
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