Events in Edinburgh in May 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs
All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
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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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief
Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
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Costume Society Scotland Events
Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!
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The Saturday Show The Early Show!
Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!
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SCO 2024/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante
Lorenza Borrani teams up with SCO Principal Violist Max Mandel in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia concertante.
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Scottish Ballet: The Crucible
Scottish Ballet return to the Festival Theatre in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!
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The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips perform Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Live in concert at the Usher Hall on Thursday 1st May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Music Of John Williams
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a full-scale symphonic tribute to movie composer John Williams at the Usher Hall on Friday 2nd May!
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Clearwater Creedence Revival
Don't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd May 2025!
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Ellie Taylor: Palavering
Comedian, presenter and actor Ellie Taylor announces a brand new stand-up tour hitting the UK in Spring 2025 with a date at the EICC on Saturday 3rd May!
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Horatio Gould: Return of the Space Cowboy
Following his sell-out debut show, viral sensation Horatio Gould brings his much-anticipated show, Return of the Space Cowboy, to Monkey Barrel on Saturday 3rd May!
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, return to the Usher Hall on Saturday 3rd May celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!
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Ready Steady 60’s Show
Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it when it returns to the Reconnect Regal Theatre!
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China Crisis
China Crisis will return to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 8th May to o celebrate the ruby anniversary of their watershed classic 1985 release 'Flaunt the Imperfection'!
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SCO 2024/25: Yeol Eum Son plays Beethoven
Yeol Eum Son makes a welcome return with Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, in a concert that reaches its climax with Haydn’s ‘Nelson’ Mass.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Night-Sky-Blue
Håkan Hardenberger performs the Scottish premier of night-sky-blue at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Friday 9th May!
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Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Tartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place next year on Saturday 10th May 2025 in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Woodland Dance Project
The Woodland Dance Project returns with a bang in 2025! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony
Join the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at the Usher Hall on 11th May as they play Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony!
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In what is set to be one of the comedy highlights of next year, Jack Dee has announced he'll be bringing his brand new live tour to the Royal Lyceum Theatre in May!
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Festival Theatre in May 2025.
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SCO 2024/25: Benedetti Plays Brahms
Nicola Benedetti joins charismatic Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev for an end-of-Season celebration full of romance and adventure.
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Dan Sealey
Dan Sealey is on his first full UK solo tour, after the release of his album ‘Beware of Darkness’ and stops off at The Voodoo Rooms on 16th May!
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Foo Fighters GB
Get ready for an unforgettable Foo Fighters experience with the Foo Fighters GB Tribute band at The Liquid Room on 16th May 2025!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Wagner’s Ring Symphony
This orchestral 'adventure' with the RSNO gives you a taste of Wagner's Ring Symphony – all its majesty, power and drama – in just over an hour!
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An Audience with Aggers and Tuffers
Whether you're a devoted cricket fan eager for insider stories or just looking for a fun evening out, don't miss your chance to catch these two stars live in action!
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Francis Rossi
Enjoy an evening with Francis Rossi, performing songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more, at The Queen's Hall in May!
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The Christians
The Christians will be playing their well known back catalogue and one or two favourites selected from newer albums when they perform live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 17th May!
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Country Hits Live
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.
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Gizmo Varillas
Gizmo Varillas, a UK based Spanish singer songwriter, plays Summerhall Edinburgh on Sunday 18th May!
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The Australian Bee Gees Show
Having performed to over 1 million people in sold out theatres and concert halls across the globe, The Australian Bee Gees Show is coming to the Festival Theatre on Sunday 18th May!
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Karl Porter
Viral sensation Karl Porter comes to Scotland in September, don't miss him live at The Stand Edinburgh on 21st May!
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Rosalie Cunningham
Rosalie Cunningham is on a UK tour in 2025 including a date at The Hive Nightclub on the 23rd May!
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Disco For Grown Ups
Disco For Grown Ups, a 70s, 80s and 90s disco party, heads to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 24th May!
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
After a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington in May!
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The Big Comedy Roadshow with Jayde Adams
Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Dust off your air guitars for The Ultimate Classic Rock Show, an evening of the very best Classic Rock anthems from legends past and present at the Festival Theatre!
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Elkie Brooks – Farewell Tour
Elkie Brooks celebrates her illustrious award winning career in music with the Long Farewell Tour which will see her perform at the The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 27th May!
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Morgan Jay
Musician and comedian Morgan Jay brings his unique brand of performance art and comedy to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May!
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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow
Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Festival Theatre!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Young American violinist Randall Goosby, the RSNO's Artist in Residence, will perform Mendelssohn's magical Violin Concerto at the Usher Hall on Friday 30th May!
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Scottish Opera - Trial by Jury
With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing!
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Hellbent Forever - The Definitive Judas Priest Tribute
Hellbent Forever, the definitive Judas Priest tribute, play Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 31st May!
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The Mountaintop
It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.
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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:
Monteiths Bar Quiz Night
Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!
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Glasgow South Concert Series
Glasgow South Concert Series sees talented musicians perform quality live music in a beautiful southside sanctuary on Saturdays throughout the year!
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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings
The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Showaddywaddy
Get yourself a-boppin’ when Showaddywaddy return to The Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Saturday 10th May!
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Jack Dee: Small World
In what is set to be one of the comedy highlights of next year, Jack Dee has announced he'll be bringing his brand new live tour to Dunfermline's Carnegie Hall on Saturday 10th May!
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Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft
Fife Contemporary are pleased to announce Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft, an upcoming exhibition challenging perceptions of women and craft at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Ed Night: The Plunge
It's time for Ed Night to sling a microphone over his shoulder and start hopping on boxcars bound for every corner of this dusty old isle to tour his new stand-up comedy show, The Plunge.
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Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits
Join Harry Hill at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for his Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as he celebrates 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption!
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Magic Queen
Magic Queen's ability to recreate Queen live performances is something truly special! Don't miss them live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 18th May!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Everything Changes
Everything Changes, the UK's most authentic tribute to Take That and Robbie Williams, are coming to The Town House Hamilton on Friday 9th May!
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Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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Music In Lanark
Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2024/25 concert series featuring nine concerts held between October and May!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Patchers Evening Programme
Interested in quilting? Paisley Patchers meet on the first Monday of each month in Paisley North Church, no experience is necessary all levels welcome!
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A Vision of Elvis
Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in May!
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When We Were Young
When We Were Young at Paisley Town Hall is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to The Albert Halls on Friday 23rd May!
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Scottish Wild Food Festival
The Scottish Wild Food Festival, set in the delightful grounds of Tir na nOg Holistic Centre just outside Drymen, will return on the 17th and 18th May!
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Club 80’S
Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it comes to The Albert Halls, Stirling!
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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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