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Dance Events in Edinburgh in August 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs 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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The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 25th April 2024 - 26th December 2024

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

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Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 3rd May 2024 - 8th November 2024

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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Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 31st May 2024 - 8th November 2024

Enjoy an evening of Scottish scran, jigs, and reels with our live ceilidh band taking you through all the steps into the small hours with our Burly Ceilidh Club!

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Disco Days Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st June 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh!

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Sunday Dance Classes

Selected dates between 21st July 2024 - 1st September 2024

Are you looking for some Groovy dancing time this July and August? Then join Pirita Tuisku for these Sunday classes open to all adults with experience or not!

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N.Ormes

31st July 2024 - 25th August 2024

After a wildly successful Fringe debut in 2023, circus duo Agathe Bisserier and Adrien Malette-Chenier return to the Edinburgh Fringe with N.Ormes.

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

2nd August 2024 - 26th August 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

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Edinburgh International Festival

2nd August 2024 - 25th August 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.

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Sisters?

2nd August 2024 - 14th August 2024

Rome Mosaic explores sisterhood and the sibling dynamic – with dance, lipsyncing and good old-fashioned sibling rivalry!

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Grupo Corpo

5th August 2024 - 7th August 2024

The legendary Brazilian dance company blends Brazilian forms with ballet and contemporary dance to create a unique style, illuminating the uniqueness of Brazilian culture.

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Pan African Dance Heritage

5th August 2024 - 15th August 2024

Pan African Dance Heritage, a non-profit organisation from Accra, Ghana, seek to promote traditional African dancing and drumming throughout the world. Catch them at the Institut français d'Écosse!

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Songs of the Bulbul

9th August 2024 - 11th August 2024

The world premiere of Aakash Odedra’s latest work creates a mediative exchange between the Indian classical dance Sufi Kathak and Islamic poetry.

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22 Mirrors - A Musical Journey Through The Tarot

Selected dates between 11th August 2024 - 18th August 2024

22 Mirrors is an entrancing and intriguing experience, a magical journey through the Tarot. Catch it as part of the Fringe!

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The Hidden Garden

13th August 2024 - 26th August 2024

Award-winning multidisciplinary dance artist Jill Crovisier makes her UK debut with The Hidden Garden at Summerhall as part of the Fringe.

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The Nelken Line

17th August 2024

Artist Moyna Flannigan and artist and choreographer Janice Parker have joined forces to devise a special iteration of The Pina Bausch Foundation’s world-wide participatory project, The Nelken Line.

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Assembly Hall

22nd August 2024 - 24th August 2024

Combining Arthurian cosplay and emotive contemporary dance, Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young present their major new dance work 'Assembly Hall' at the Festival Theatre!

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Elements of Motion

22nd August 2024

Fionuala Power dancer and choreographer debuts her new solo, "Elements of Motion" on 22nd August at the "Human Experience" group exhibition in Dundas Street Gallery.

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Tristan Butler Y Timba Británica FEAT. Mayito Rivera

22nd August 2024

Tristan Butler y Timba Británica will be joined direct from Havana by world famous, Grammy-award-winning vocalist, Mayito Rivera at The Liquid Room on Thursday 22nd August!

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AmaAfro. The Ballers Ball 2024

23rd August 2024

Come join us for a night for partying, music from our hottest DJs, entertainment and Good Food at Le Monde, Edinburgh on 23rd August!

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Habitat

23rd August 2024

Habitat is an intimate, psychedelic hi-fi dance party where all are welcome. Join us on Friday 23rd August for a special fringe edition in the intimate loft of The Outhouse Bar!

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Cumbiatones Live!

30th August 2024

Enjoy the taste of Colombian Cumbia psychedelic grooves with Cumbiatones at Boteco Do Brasil Edinburgh on 30th August!

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Dance Events in East Renfrewshire

Dance Events in Fife

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

RSCDS Summer School

RSCDS Summer School

14th July 2024 - 11th August 2024

Why not join The RSCDS Summer School for a week or two of wonderful Scottish country dancing and music in the beautiful Fife town of St Andrews, Scotland.

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Anstruther Harbour Festival

Anstruther Harbour Festival

30th August 2024 - 1st September 2024

The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns for 2024 between 30th August and 1st September with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!

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Leslie Community Ceilidh

Leslie Community Ceilidh

10th August 2024

Come and finish off the Leslie Gala Day on 10th August 2024 with a Ceilidh in Leslie Town Hall!

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Dance Events in Glasgow

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

Sloans Ceilidh

Sloans Ceilidh

Selected dates between 12th January 2024 - 27th December 2024

Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!

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Weekly Swing Dance Classes

Weekly Swing Dance Classes

Selected dates between 22nd January 2024 - 16th December 2024

Glasgow Lindyhoppers hold weekly drop-in Beginners & Improvers Swing Dance Classes at Community Central Hall, Maryhill!

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

30th August 2024 - 1st September 2024

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley, is poised to make an exhilarating return to Glasgow with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza!

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Dance Events in Lanarkshire

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

Reece Clark Homecoming Show

Reece Clark Homecoming Show

31st August 2024

Scottish ballet dancer Reece Clark and his friends at the Royal Ballet are performing two very special shows in his hometown of Airdrie this summer!

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Reece Clarke Homecoming Show

Reece Clarke Homecoming Show

31st August 2024

Scottish ballet dancer Reece Clarke and his friends at the Royal Ballet are performing two very special shows in his hometown of Airdrie this summer!

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Tempo Community CIC Open Day

Tempo Community CIC Open Day

25th August 2024

Get ready to experience a day filled with fun, food, dance and more at Tempo Community's Open Day on Sunday 25th August!

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Dance Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Gillian Easdale School of Dance New Term

Gillian Easdale School of Dance New Term

15th August 2024 - 22nd August 2024

It's the start of a new term at Gillian Easdale School of Dance in Paisley and they have classes for everyone from walking to adults!

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Johnstone Town Hall Tea Dance

Johnstone Town Hall Tea Dance

Selected dates between 19th June 2024 - 14th August 2024

Back by popular demand, OneRen and Johnstone Town Hall will be hosting Mr John Findlay for some summer tea dances!

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PACE Fest! Summer Activity Programme

PACE Fest! Summer Activity Programme

28th June 2024 - 15th August 2024

Jam-packed with unique and varied creative performance experiences for ages 3-21, PACE is excited to present their Summer Fest for 2024!

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Dance Events in Stirling

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

Dance Summer School

Dance Summer School

5th August 2024 - 9th August 2024

Join Alloa Ballet Company from August 5th to 9th for an exciting week of dance! Perfect for Juniors (7-11yrs) and Seniors (12+), it's the ultimate solution to summer boredom!

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Latin and Ballroom Dance Class - Monthly

Latin and Ballroom Dance Class - Monthly

Selected dates between 28th August 2024 - 18th December 2024

Have you always wanted to learn to dance better? Then join Stirling4Community's monthly Latin and Ballroom dance lessons at Holy Trinity Church, Stirling.

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Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

31st December 2023 - 31st December 2024

Step into 2024 in style with the fabulous Burns Brother Ceilidh Band at Gartmore’s sensational foot stomping interactive Hogmanay Ceilidh!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Zoe Rahman, solo piano and duets with Helena Kay
This concert at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh offers a chance to appreciate piano virtuoso Zoe Rahman's talent in a duo with saxophonist Helena Kay!
Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
The Lost Past Society - Music on the Mezzanine
Coming to Central Library Edinburgh on 14th September, The sound of the Lost Past Society is designed to create a sense and feeling of Melancholy and Nostalgia.
Thread Embroidery Workshop
Using the Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art exhibition as inspiration, learn introductory hand embroidery stitches with textile designer, Chloe Patience, at Dovecot Studios on 9th November.
The Neuroscience of Emotions with Dr Barbara-Anne Robertson
What happens in your brain and body when you experience emotions? Discover the secrets behind emotions and how they shape our worldview.

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