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Music 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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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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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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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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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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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 O2 Academy Edinburgh 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 O2 Academy Edinburgh 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Music Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60’s Show

4th October 2025

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 4th October!

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Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

3rd October 2025

Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 3rd October!

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Theatre Guild Glasgow: Legally Blonde

Theatre Guild Glasgow: Legally Blonde

7th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

OMG you guys! Theatre Guild Glasgow proudly presents the musical spectacular Legally Blonde, coming to Eastwood Park Theatre in October!

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Music Events in Fife

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

Fairport Convention

Fairport Convention

10th October 2025

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century and you can catch them when they play The Byre Theatre on Friday 10th October!

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T.REXTASY

T.REXTASY

31st October 2025

'Get it On' when T.Rextasy play all of Bolan's biggest hits when they come to Rothes Halls on Friday 31st October!

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The Illegal Eagles

The Illegal Eagles

17th October 2025

The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2025 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess!

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Music Events in Glasgow

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

Hanabie

Hanabie

31st October 2025

All girl Japanese metalcore group Hanabie come to Scotland for the first time when they headline QMU Venue on Friday 31st October!

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Fleetwood Max

Fleetwood Max

Selected dates between 21st June 2025 - 17th October 2025

Don't miss Fleetwood Max, an authentic tribute to one of the biggest supergroups of our lifetime, live at The Ferry!

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Michael Starring Ben

Michael Starring Ben

25th October 2025

Michael Jackson fans prepare to be wowed as the UK's ultimate tribute to the King Of Pop is heading out on tour including a night at the SEC Armadillo on October 25th 2025!

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Music Events in Lanarkshire

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

MacFloyd

MacFloyd

25th October 2025

MacFloyd return to Lanternhouse on Saturday 25th October with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic album, Wish You Were Here!

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Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

11th October 2025

Join Nik Kershaw, the man whose music defined the 80s, as he shares songs, stories and silliness at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 11 October as part of an intimate tour!

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Live Music Sundays

Live Music Sundays

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Join Joe Gallacher and Daniel Rooney for some live music at ORA Bar as part of their Live Music Sundays!

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Music Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

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

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

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Country Roads

Country Roads

16th October 2025

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, hit producers Entertainers celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music at Beacon Arts Centre!

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A Night To Remember: Motown Show

A Night To Remember: Motown Show

3rd October 2025

Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to Paisley Town Hall on Friday 3rd October!

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Music Events in Stirling

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

Back to the 80’s

Back to the 80’s

18th October 2025

Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa on Saturday 18th Ocotber for a night of Retro Music and 80s Nostalgia with Fizz on arrival and a three course dinner!

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The UK Pink Floyd Experience

The UK Pink Floyd Experience

30th October 2025

Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this highly authentic show, at The Albert Halls, features over 50 years of hits by this iconic band!

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Celebrating George Michael

Celebrating George Michael

10th October 2025

Coming to at The Albert Halls on 10th October and featuring the acclaimed Steve Mitchell, this production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us.

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
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Support The Makers
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Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
RSPB
Children's Classic Concerts
Escape The Past
Cancer Research UK
Support The Makers
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns in March 2025.
Mercury Rev
Catch American rock band Mercury Rev when they play La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Friday 29 August!
Family Sewing Day: Upcycled Jeans Apron
This Artisan Stitch family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons.
STAGED. Live! Presents Non Applicable
Catch West Lothian based 4-piece rock band 'Non Applicable' when they play The Mash House on Saturday 19th April.
Ellen Beth Abdi
Catch Ellen Beth Abdi, a fearless and boundary-pushing artist, seamlessly blending analogue and digital sounds, at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 29 May!

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