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Theatre Events in Edinburgh in November 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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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 19th December 2026

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

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 5th December 2026

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

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

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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Balancing in Freedom

Selected dates between 29th January 2026 - 20th November 2026

Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for this world premiere performance of an enthralling new work, written and performed by Iddo Oberski!

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Operation Mincemeat

2nd November 2026 - 7th November 2026

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!

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The Car Man

3rd November 2026 - 7th November 2026

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!

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An Evening with Michael Portillo

5th November 2026

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.

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Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes

8th November 2026

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!

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Edinburgh Gang Show

17th November 2026 - 21st November 2026

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

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Mean Girls

17th November 2026 - 21st November 2026

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!

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Legends Of The 60’s Show

22nd November 2026

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!

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

27th November 2026

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

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Dr John Cooper Clarke

27th November 2026

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’!

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The Adventures of Pinocchio

28th November 2026 - 17th January 2027

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in this brand new Panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!

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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire

Theatre Events in Fife

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

Man in the Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

Man in the Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

14th November 2026

Join us at Rothes Halls for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.

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The Legends Vegas: After Hours

The Legends Vegas: After Hours

2nd November 2026

Get ready for the ultimate night out- Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spectacular new show that captures all the glitz, glamour, and excitement of Las Vegas.

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Dreamboys World Tour

Dreamboys World Tour

28th November 2026

Don't miss the Dreamboys World Tour coming to Rothes Halls on Saturday 28th November. It promises a show that guarantees fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

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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:

Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

9th November 2026

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 Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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

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

2nd November 2026

Join Chris Packham at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction!

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Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears

26th November 2026 - 10th January 2027

Roll up! Roll up! Next Christmas, Imagine Theatre proudly presents Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears — a magical, musical, laugh-out-loud Pavilion Panto spectacular!

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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:

Legends Of The 60’s Show

Legends Of The 60’s Show

20th November 2026

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 returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 20th November!

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

12th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 12th November!

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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:

Forever Clapton

Forever Clapton

26th November 2026

A brand new production for 2026 and outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic blues and rock guitarists of all time... don't miss Forever Clapton at The Albert Halls Stirling!

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John Lydon - I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right

John Lydon - I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right

11th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Wednesday 11th November!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in this brand new Panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall