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Events in Edinburgh in October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

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New Monthly Veterans Cafe

Selected dates between 1st November 2024 - 30th December 2025

Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.

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Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Leith Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!

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Grassmarket Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!

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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

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Stockbridge Market

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!

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Free For All

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 15th December 2025

Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.

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Top Banana

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!

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Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 8th November 2025

We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!

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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 12th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!

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Spandex Comedy

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!

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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

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Family Print Club

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

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Crafts, Games, Soup!

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!

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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!

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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!

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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 12th December 2025

This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.

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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!

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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston

Selected dates between 6th February 2025 - 5th October 2025

Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!

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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 10th February 2025 - 15th December 2025
Portobello

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 16th December 2025

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!

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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Makers Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 29th December 2025

Join us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 23rd March 2025 - 21st December 2025

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.

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Dog Training in Edinburgh

31st March 2025 - 21st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st April 2025 - 25th November 2025

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!

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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 4th November 2025

Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course (in-person & online combined course)

Selected dates between 5th May 2025 - 29th October 2025

This 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.

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Photo Plate Lithography Weekend

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 5th October 2025

Explore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.

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Your Art World

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.

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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.

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IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Top Hat

30th September 2025 - 4th October 2025

Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Josh Baulf: Lovely Stuff

2nd October 2025

After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!

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Kae Kurd: Whats O’Kurd

2nd October 2025

Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy in October 2025!


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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: From Darkness to Light - Season Opener

2nd October 2025

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and their electrifying Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev on an unforgettable journey from darkness to light!

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Tom Hickox - The Orchestra Of Stories

2nd October 2025

Tom Hickox is going on tour this Autumn in support of his new album 'The Orchestra Of Stories', and plays The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!

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TV Pins

2nd October 2025

TV Pins deliver vocal harmony drenched sounds of West coast Americana with distinctively British avant-garde song writing. Catch them when the play The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 2nd October!

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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

2nd October 2025

This stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!

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War Horse

2nd October 2025 - 11th October 2025

The National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse returns to the Festival Theatre in October 2025!

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Elis & John - That Feels Significant: Live!

3rd October 2025

Elis James, John Robins and Dave Masterman are hitting the road with their show That Feels Significant, don't miss them at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd October!

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The Beast UK - 86-87 ‘Somewhere on Tour’ Experience

3rd October 2025

The Beast UK have taken the Iron Maiden Tribute scene by storm and they play the Assembly Rooms on Friday 3rd October!

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The Complete stone Roses

3rd October 2025

The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands, don't miss them live when play The Liquid Room on 3rd October!

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Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone

4th October 2025

Don't miss 'Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone', an extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone's timeless legacy at The Voodoo Rooms on 4th October!

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The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Edinburgh

4th October 2025 - 5th October 2025

A visit to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre is a must if you're planning a home upgrade!

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Thomas Green - Brainstorm

4th October 2025

Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK in 2025 with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 3rd October!

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Black Hole Sign

8th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Black Hole Sign takes a razor-sharp scalpel to the absurdities, tragedies and hilarity within of one of our most beloved but besieged institutions... the NHS.

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High Performance Live

8th October 2025

Join one of Britain's best-respected sports broadcasters, Jake Humphrey, and Psychologist Professor Damian Hughes, as they turn lived experiences of high performers into your life lessons!

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Tom Houghton: Deep

8th October 2025

After a phenomenal, sold-out international tour, the man who asked us, Do you ski? is turning everything upside down and asking, Do you scuba? as Tom Houghton brings his new tour to Edinburgh!

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Carl Donnelly: Another Round

9th October 2025

With his signature blend of honesty and wit, Carl turns life’s darkest moments into comedy gold. Raise a glass and join him at Monkey Barrel Comedy for laughs, resilience, and hard-earned perspectiv

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Mass of the Fermenting Dregs

9th October 2025

Japanese post-hardcore/shoegaze trio, Mass of The Fermenting Dregs, will bring their European tour to La Belle Angele on Thursday 9th October!

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Riverdance

9th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Gloria!

9th October 2025

Exhilarating choral splendours from across two centuries, with the magnificent Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus and an exceptional line-up of vocal soloists.

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Jason Mraz

10th October 2025

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree Jason Mraz has announced a show at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 10th October!

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Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems

10th October 2025

Prepare for a night of Britpop nostalgia and high-energy beats when the undisputed queen of 90s British music, Jo Whiley, comes to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Friday 10th October 2025!

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Lang Lang

10th October 2025

Performing a triple musical masterpiece, Lang Lang recreates the wonderful classics from the world's most prolific and acclaimed composers: Schumann, Schubert and Chopin!

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The Freddie and Queen Experience

10th October 2025

The Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands who are internationally and critically acclaimed, don't miss them at Howden Park Centre!

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Comic Con Scotland

11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025

Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!

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Gin & Rum Festival

11th October 2025

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!

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Hayley Ellis: Silly Mare

11th October 2025

Join Hayley as she navigates middle age - and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part!

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Wet Wet Wet

11th October 2025

Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025 which will see them perform at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 11th October!

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Capella Edina - Enigma

12th October 2025

Riddles have fascinated humankind for many thousands of years. Are you ready to crack the code and solve the enigma behind Elgar’s work?

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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

13th October 2025

Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!

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Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!

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The Blow Monkeys & The Christians

14th October 2025

Don't miss unforgettable hits from the 80s and beyond from The Blow Monkeys & The Christians at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 14th October!

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Daniel O’Donnell

15th October 2025

Daniel O’Donnell’s career spans an incredible 40-year. Don't miss him when he returns to the Usher Hall on Wednesday 15th October!

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John Robertson Plays With His Audience

15th October 2025

John Robertson brings his new 2025 tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th October!

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

15th October 2025

The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 15th October!

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Dreamcoat Stars

16th October 2025

Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at the Howden Park Centre in October!

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Harben (formerly Helena) Kay Quartet: Album Launch

16th October 2025

This concert will launch Helena Kay’s as yet unnamed third album and will feature Helena alongside Peter Johnstone (piano), Calum Gourlay (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums).

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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

17th October 2025

Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to the Assembly Rooms on 17th October!

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John Grant

17th October 2025

John Grant brings UK and Ireland tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 17th October!

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Mark McCarney: No Better Man

17th October 2025

Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Monkey Barrel on Friday 17th October!

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Robert Forster

17th October 2025

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Forster stops off at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 17th October as part of his 2025 UK Tour!

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The Provy Wummin

17th October 2025

The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 17th October!

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Tom Robinson

17th October 2025

Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry at The Voodoo Rooms on October 17th!

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Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan

17th October 2025

Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan returns to Edinburgh to play The Mash House on Friday 17th October!

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An Evening with Mary Beard

18th October 2025

Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.

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New Model Army

18th October 2025

Storming through their fifth decade and touring their sixteenth studio album 'Unbroken', Bradford's New Model Army will headline the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 18th October!

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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston

18th October 2025

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a date at the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th October.

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Ziggy Alberts

18th October 2025

Australian singer/songwriter, Ziggy Alberts, brings his UK and Ireland Tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!

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Ben Pope: The Cut

19th October 2025

Ben Pope brings his brand-new stand-up tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 19th October. It's a stand-up show about losing a part of yourself. A very specific part. Chop chop!

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David Ford

19th October 2025

Award-winning songwriter David Ford along with special guest performers will perform his 2005 debut album 'I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused' in it's entirety.

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Mary Gauthier

19th October 2025

Celebrate twenty-five years of the unique, courageous songs of acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 19th October!

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Niall McNamee

19th October 2025

Known for his thoughtful yet full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances don't miss your chance to see Niall McNamee at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 19th October!

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Six

21st October 2025 - 25th October 2025

From the West End to Broadway, the international smash hit musical SIX returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2025!

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To Kill A Mockingbird

21st October 2025 - 25th October 2025

Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!

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Angela Barnes: Angst

22nd October 2025

Don't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 22nd October!

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Esther Manito: Slagbomb

23rd October 2025

Esther Manito's new show 'Slagbomb' takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life... the phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities.

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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

23rd October 2025 - 24th October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd and 24th October!

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Matt Green: Legitimate Concerns

23rd October 2025

Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself.

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Haydn’s Drum Roll

23rd October 2025

Violinist Alina Ibragimova leads us from grief and fear to radiant joy in her deeply emotional concert with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!

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Suzanne Vega

23rd October 2025

Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and many more when she brings her 2025 tour to the Usher Hall on Thursday 23rd October!

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The Bon Jovi Experience

23rd October 2025

Following on from the 30th Anniversary Tour in 2024, which saw their meteoric rise and selling out theatres, The Bon Jovi Experience is back for 2025!

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The Stranglers

23rd October 2025

Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest bands in British music history, The Stranglers, when they bring their '51'tour to Edinburgh on 23rd October!

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Wendy James

23rd October 2025

Wendy James, the iconic singer songwriter, celebrated for her work with Transvision Vamp, will headline Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 23rd October!

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Jen Brister: Reactive

24th October 2025

Critically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.

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RSNO Season 25-26: Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony

24th October 2025

Beethoven’s sweeping Eroica Symphony caused a sensation when it was first performed and over 200 years later, classical music is still reeling from the aftershock.

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Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour

24th October 2025

Experience the raw energy of punk when Sex Pistols Expose and Ultimate Green Day bring their PUNK@50 tour to La Belle Angele!

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Breabach

25th October 2025

Breabach, securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, will return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 25th October!

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Dookie - Green Day Tribute

25th October 2025

Dookie, the UK's best and longest running Green Day Tribute comes to The Hive, Edinburgh on Saturday 25th October!

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Matt Richardson: Brash

25th October 2025

Attempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can't resist causing a scene.

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PorkPie

25th October 2025

Catch eight piece Ska band PorkPie live at Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate on Saturday 25th October!

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Scottish National Whisky Festival

25th October 2025

Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!

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Sonique

25th October 2025

For the first time ever Sonique will be touring the UK with a full live band, performing 'Hear My Cry' alongside all her greatest hits! Don't miss her live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 25th October!

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The Australian Pink Floyd

25th October 2025

The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 25th October to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album 'Wish You Were Here'.

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Adam Frost

26th October 2025

Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!

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An Evening with Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir

26th October 2025

The internationally acclaimed Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir is making their Scottish debut in 2025, with a highly anticipated performance at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 26th October.

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Children’s Classic Concerts: Fright at the Museum

26th October 2025

Join Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO and the RSNO Children's Chorus for this perfectly curated creepy concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!

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Myra Dubois: Cosmic Empath

26th October 2025

After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra Dubois sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland, she returns to the stage with her brand-new show Cosmic Empath and brings it to the Lyceum in October!

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The Birthday Massacre

26th October 2025

Synth rock band, The Birthday Massacre, have announced a tour of the UK this autumn which will see them headline La Belle Angele on Sunday 26th October!

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Who We Are

26th October 2025

Who we Are write beautiful songs, telling the truth about how we feel and what connects us… Catch them at Sneaky Pete's on 26th October!

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Counting Crows

27th October 2025

The multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band Counting Crows will bring ‘The Complete Sweets! Tour’ to the UK in Autumn 2025. Catch them at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Monday 27th October!

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Miss Saigon

28th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

A major UK Tour of the musical Miss Saigon has been announced for 2025 including dates at Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Come From Away

29th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss this amateur production at Church Hill Theatre!

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Ezhel

29th October 2025

Ezhel will be performing his first UK tour in October 2025 and brings it to The Liquid Room on Wednesday 29th October!

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Twist and Shout

29th October 2025

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!

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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet

30th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

After its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025 and brings it to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh. 

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Magical Mozart By Candlelight - CANCELLED

30th October 2025

With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting and of course candles the European baroque ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Yeol Eum Son plays Mozart

30th October 2025

Yeol Eum Son returns with two of the great composer's most compelling concertos.

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Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

31st October 2025

Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza!

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RSNO 2025/26: Ghostbusters in Concert

31st October 2025

Experience the original 1984 blockbuster Ghostbusters on the big screen this Halloween, with the RSNO playing Elmer Bernstein's score live!

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Totally Tina

31st October 2025

Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine Riddoch - and her talented cast at the Corn Exchange Haddington in October!

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Walk Like A Man

31st October 2025

Coming to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 31st October, Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Weekly Quiz Night

Weekly Quiz Night

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Get your trivia heads on and join The Redhurst Hotel in their bar on Wednesday evenings for their weekly Quiz Night!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Selected dates between 22nd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Events in Fife

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

Thank You for the Music

Thank You for the Music

17th October 2025

Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline in a production like no other!

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Scottish Supermoto Championship

Scottish Supermoto Championship

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Don't miss the Scottish Supermoto Championship at East Scotland Kart Club, just past Crail's drag strip - free to attend and perfect for the whole family!

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Acari Comedy Hypnotist

Acari Comedy Hypnotist

4th October 2025

Comedy hypnotist Acari brings his brand-new show to The Adam Smith Theatre on Saturday 5th October.

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Events in Glasgow

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

Curtisy

Curtisy

15th October 2025

Irish hip-hop artist Curtisy will headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 15th October!

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 9th March 2025 - 7th December 2025

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

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Mark Cox: Live

Mark Cox: Live

25th October 2025

Still Game Star Mark Cox, the man behind some of Scotland's most beloved comedy characters, brings his 2025 Scottish tour to Woodside Halls on Saturday 25th October!

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Disco Buddies ASN Disco

Disco Buddies ASN Disco

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

Disco Buddies host their ASN Disco every Tuesday at Westwood Parish Church in East Kilbride, it's a fun and safe environment to socialise with peers while enjoying a dance, bingo and raffles!

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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!

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Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story

Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story

25th October 2025

Get ready for a night of solid gold hits when Barry Steele and an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers bring The Roy Orbison Story to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 25th October!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

31st October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 31st October!

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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

19th October 2025

Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 19th October!

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Erskine Arts Cinema Screenings

Erskine Arts Cinema Screenings

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 13th December 2025

Erskine Arts are bringing affordable cinema to Renfrewshire! With a genre spanning line up of films from family sing-alongs to cult classics, there's something for everyone.

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Events in Stirling

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

Killearn Country Market

Killearn Country Market

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 6th December 2025

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

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Angela Barnes: Angst

Angela Barnes: Angst

2nd October 2025

Don't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Thursday 2nd October!

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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

4th October 2025

Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 20th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Crafternoons
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Wet Leg
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