Theatre Events in Edinburgh in August 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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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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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!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 7th to 29th August 2026 with the show 'A Call To Gather'.
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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:
MAMMA MIA!
Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor when MAMMA MIA!, the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical, returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow!
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And If You Know The History?
Follow the antics of the Devlin family and the very strange man in the new comedy play, And If You Know The History?, at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns to Glasgow in the summer of 2026 as part of a new UK tour to mark the production's 30th Anniversary!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live
Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 7th August!
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Science Museum Live
The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.
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