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Theatre Events in Edinburgh in April 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

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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One Day The Musical

26th February 2026 - 5th April 2026

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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Go Your Own Way

3rd April 2026

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!

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The High Life

7th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

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!

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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

14th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

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!

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Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical

14th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

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!

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The Magic of Motown

15th April 2026

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

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Big Girls Don’t Cry

17th April 2026

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.

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The Battle

21st April 2026 - 25th April 2026

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.

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Diversity - Soul

26th April 2026

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

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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:

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood

30th April 2026

Eastwood Park Theatre has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Thursday 30th April for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!

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Theatre Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

The Provy Wummin

The Provy Wummin

11th April 2026

The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Lochgelly Centre on April 11th!

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Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

11th April 2026

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!

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The Elo Show - a Tribute To the Genius of Jeff Lynne

The Elo Show - a Tribute To the Genius of Jeff Lynne

1st April 2026

The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O are back on the road in 2026 with a stunning new stage production and bring it to the Alhambra Theatre on 1st April.

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Theatre Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

The ELO Show

The ELO Show

2nd April 2026

The ELO Tribute Show, the World's greatest tribute to the music and genius of Jeff Lynne, returns to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 2nd April!

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Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

31st March 2026 - 4th April 2026

Starring Tom Chambers as Inspector Morse, House of Ghosts at the Theatre Royal Glasgow is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries!

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Diversity - Soul

Diversity - Soul

23rd April 2026 - 25th April 2026

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

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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire

Theatre Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

30th April 2026

From the producers of That'll Be The Day, Walk Right Back tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in April!

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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

23rd April 2026

Coming to Beacon Arts Centre in April, this stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!

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Macbeth

Macbeth

3rd April 2026

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life.

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Theatre Events in Stirling

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

The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

19th April 2026

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns to The Albert Halls in Stirling with its 20th Anniversary Tour!

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Events in Other Areas

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Escape The Past
Fayre Play
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Renfrewshire Council
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ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

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Come along for our Ceilidh Night at The Grand Cafe every Saturday from 10pm until late throughout the summer!
Kids Brunch Klub
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Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
Peruvian Cooking with Mercedes
Join Mercedes for a culinary journey through Peru as she teaches you how to make a traditional lamb stew and a delicious sweet tamale dessert on Saturday 16th August!

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