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Dance Events in Edinburgh in October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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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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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

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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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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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Annasach’s Hallowe’en Ceilidh

31st October 2025

Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our Hallowe'en Ceilidh from 8pm at The Counting House on Friday 31st October! All dances can be called so beginners welcome.

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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:

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

24th October 2025

Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker and brings it to The Alhambra Theatre on Friday 24th October!

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Crown Ballet Presents Swan Lake

Crown Ballet Presents Swan Lake

2nd October 2025

After last year's successful tour, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake!

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Forgan’s Saturday Night Ceilidhs

Forgan’s Saturday Night Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 5th July 2025 - 29th November 2025

Head to Forgan’s and experience one of our unforgettable Saturday night ceilidhs, just don’t forget your dancing shoes!

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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:

Mantra Dance

Mantra Dance

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 5th December 2025

Join the Krishna Community at Unitarian House on the first Friday each month for their Mantra Dance sessions!

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Take Me Somewhere: MEXA

Take Me Somewhere: MEXA

18th October 2025

How does one go on alone when the collective no longer exists? Who tells the stories of bodies that can no longer speak?

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Take Me Somewhere: EXXY

Take Me Somewhere: EXXY

15th October 2025

Joined on stage by three performers who walk and talk like him, watch as Dan Daw finds comfort in the possibility of finally blending in, after a lifetime of standing out.

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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:

Arlington

Arlington

17th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Arlington by Enda Walsh is a dark fable of surveillance, connection, and the power of imagination. Don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October!

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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

3rd October 2025

Crown Ballet return to The Town House, Hamilton in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!

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Viennese Strauss Gala

Viennese Strauss Gala

7th October 2025

Now in its 21st year, and back in Scotland by popular demand, with a sparkling new anniversary production, don't miss Viennese Strauss Gala at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 7th October!

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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:

Bloom

Bloom

17th October 2025

Blending traditional step dance, video projection and live music BLOOM is a story about people and place, community and change, and the joy of dance!

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Maggie’s Line Dance Class

Maggie’s Line Dance Class

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

Come on your own or with friends for these line dancing classes with Maggie at Gallowhill Community Centre on Wednesday evenings!

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Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker

5th October 2025

Crown Ballet return to Beacon Arts Centre in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!

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Events in Other Areas

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Legss
South London band Legss create a wholly unique sound. Catch them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 9th October
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