Nights Out events in Edinburgh

Chopin by Candlelight

Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional evening piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles' Cathedral.

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.

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!

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.

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!

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)

Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy a night with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers!

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 night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

The Big Show

Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!

Stand Up Horror

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!

The Saturday Show

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

Free For All

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

Top Banana

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

Burly Ceilidh Club

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

Rockstar Karaoke

Come bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!

Riffs Tuesdays

Come get your weekly dose of RIFFS at Legents Edinburgh every Tuesday!

Spandex Comedy

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!

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

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

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.

Red Raw

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Susan Morrison is historically funny

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.

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!

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Join renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a performance of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano at St Giles' Cathedral!

Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

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

W.I.P.lash

Join us at The Stand Edinburgh for a brand spanking new showcase for established comics working up material for the Fringe or tour shows!

Bona Fide

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!

Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

Two of Scotlands stand out stars, Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail, preview their work in progress shows at The Stand Edinburgh.

The Roze Garden

Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!

Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

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

Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!

Campfire Improv

Gather round the campfire to watch some of Scotland's top improvisers create hilarious scenes based on stories from a special guest monologist.

Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series

St Giles' Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series, featuring an exceptional selection of chamber music.

Live Music at The Botanist

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

Wild Rose

Wild Rose is an uplifting and heart-warming new musical about motherhood, dreams, and finding your three chords and the truth.

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Moonspinners

Join us for a new quarterly series of full-moon celebrations, with live storytelling, music and a rotating programme of incredible performers.

Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social

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!

Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

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.

Klub Kabaret: All That Jazz

Prepare for an evening of exquisite entertainment as you are whisked away to a 1920s underground nightclub, brimming with jazz, booze, and intrigue at Brewhemia Edinburgh!

Millennium Stage School Presents Beauty & the Beast Jnr

The Millennium Stage School is delighted to present Beauty & the Beast Jnr at the Howden Park Centre on 29th & 30th March!

Bodies of Water

Bodies of Water at Haddington Corn Exchange is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound.

Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue return to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Sunday 30th March with their The Great Western Road Trip tour!

Geordie Greep

One of the most unique musicians of his era, Geordie Greep plays The Liquid Room Edinburgh on Sunday 30th March!

Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate

Acclaimed stand up Kemah Bob takes their unmissable, critically acclaimed debut stand-up show on tour after a sell-out Fringe run and stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 30th March!

Mamma Mia Sing-along

Mother’s Day 2025 sees the return of Brewhemia's sell-out Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long. Watch the iconic film across three massive screens, accompanied by live renditions!

Midnight Solar Market - Spring

Midnight Solar Market is a gothic event full of small businesses, artists, performers, weird and wonderful people, on 30th March at Assembly Roxy!

SNJO: 21 Spices with Trilok Gurtu

Trilok Gurtu brings his 21 Spices, a captivating musical experience, to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh featuring Scottish National Jazz Orchestra!

Split Chain

Split Chain have announced a Scottish headline show at Legends in Edinburgh on Sunday 30th March!

The Glam Rock Show - Get It On!

Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild as we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love, at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 30th March!

Cassie Ramone

Catch enigmatic singer-songwriter Cassie Ramone when she plays Sneaky Pete's on Monday 31st March!

Spring Concert

Join the Colinton Merchiston Community Choir on 31st March at Memorial Hall, Merchiston Castle School for their Spring Concert!

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru is a poignant documentary directed by Fang Li that sheds light on a forgotten chapter of World War II. Watch it at Everyman Cinema on 31st March!

Van Morrison

Legendary singer-songwriter Van Morrison has extended his run of shows to include a performance at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Monday 31st March!

An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy

Don't miss this chance to hear fantastic stories from Sir Chris Hoy, the 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st April!

April’s Follies: Concert with Héloïse Bernard, Annemarie Klein and Jan Waterfield

Follies can be pleasant, painful and everything in-between. This programme at St Cecilia's Hall on Tuesday 1st April, celebrates some of these musical depictions!

Beauty and the Beast

Step into a world of enchantment as Edinburgh Music Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast at Church Hill Theatre!

Little Women

Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of the classic story offers a captivating rendition of Little Women that breathes new life into a cherished classic!

An Evening with Si King

Take a trip down memory lane with national treasure Si King and get to know the man behind the bike like never before at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 2nd April!

EXTC

XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC. Catch them live at The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 2nd April!

Gurriers

Gurriers bring their UK Spring 2025 tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Wednesday 2nd April.

Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old - CANCELLED

What has quickly became an annual tradition, Carl Hutchinson is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 3rd April.

Cheese & Wine Tasting with Mellis Cheese

1802 Lounge & Grill is excited to team up with the widely popular Mellis cheesemongers to bring you a delicious Cheese & Wine Tasting event!

Craig Campbell: Raging Gracelessly

Craig Campbell, CanaDUHs most hilariously uncompromising fornicator of (consenting) mooses, brings his reenergised latest lap of hilarity Raging Gracelessly to Grand Central, Livingston in April!

Deborah Bonham Band with support from the Andy Taylor Group

Deborah Bonham, one of the finest UK Blues, Rock and Soul singers, and her band play The Caves on 3rd April with support from the Andy Taylor Group!

Mick McConnell (Smokie) and Blue Thunder at First Thursday Blues Club

In Scotland for one appearance only, the First Thursday Blues Club is pleased to have Mick McConnell (Smokie) + Blue Thunder play their rock blues set on 3rd April!

Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator

It’s the year 2024 and there’s a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots - Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator!

Primal Scream

Back with new album 'Come Ahead', Primal Scream have announced they are heading out on tour which will see them play Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Thursday 3rd April!

Science Festival Late

Get ready to party as we turn our flagship children's venue over to adults for one very special night.

Bothan Dhùn Èideann

Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our April Bothan, a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh!

Call Me Maybe - 2010s Party

Get ready to Shake It Off to the best Pop tunes of the 2010s when Call Me Maybe returns to La Belle Angele on Friday 4th April!

Ceilidh Spring Fling

Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than a great night out at a traditional Ceilidh in the heart of Edinburgh's Grassmarket!

Desperados

Desperados deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles!

Don Paterson & Graeme Stephen

The first of the Spring Series of Scottish Arts Trust Concerts is taking place on Friday 4th April, featuring Don Paterson & Graeme Stephen, two of Scotland’s leading guitarists!

Easter @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

Easter is the perfect time to gather your team of family and friends to take on 'The Anatomist' - Edinburgh’s award winning historical escape room!

Easter at ‘The Deacon’s Cabinet’ Escape Room

This Easter, in addition to the usual mind-bending puzzles at The Deacon's Cabinet, there’s a little something extra to discover, a number of small chocolate eggs… will your team find them?

Edinburgh Magic

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; The Caledonian!

Elvis Tribute Act

Back by popular demand, don't miss award winning Andy James, one of the best leading Elvis tribute artist, at Jewel Miners Welfare Society on 4th April in aid of MacMillan Cancer!

Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael

Direct from London's West End, Fastlove is the world's favourite George Michael Celebration! Don't miss it when it returns to The Queen's Hall on 4th April!

Hot Milk

Manchester-based power punks Hot Milk are heading out on tour, catch them live at La Belle Angele on Friday April 4th!

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam bring their 2025 tour to The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh on Friday 4th April.

Jane McCarry: Live

Still Game star Jane McCarry is back with a brand new tour in 2025 and brings it to Portobello Town Hall on Friday April 4th!

Klub Kabaret: Moulin Rouge

Expect a story told through movement, music, and laughter; one that celebrates love, allure, and the unapologetic spirit of the Parisian night at Brewhemia's Klub Kabaret, Moulin Rouge on 4th April.

Oasus

Oasus are 'Definitely Maybe' one of the best tributes around to the Manchester legends, catch them live at La Belle Angele on Friday April 4th!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Shostakovich Eight

Jonathon Heyward conducts and joins an RSNO favourite, saxophonist Jess Gillam, in a thriller from Anna Clyne: an Irish legend of banshees and night terrors, told in music like you've never heard.

Stacey Dooley: Stories from Remarkable Mothers

Stacey Dooley MBE is returning to the stage for an intimate evening inspired by her new book, Dear Minnie: Conversations with Remarkable Mothers.

The Mini Guns

Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns duo at The Three Sisters, Edinburgh on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April!

Tom As Usual

The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual showband are proud to be appearing at the Howden Park Centre on April 4th!

Ghosts of the Banshee

Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub -  built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.

Giovanni - The Last Dance

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns to Edinburgh in 2025 with his tour The Last Dance!

Hotwax

Hotwax play Sneaky Pete's April Random Rules show and it's a big one for fans of Lambrini Girls, Wolf Alice, SPRINTS, Elastica and QOTSA!

John Shuttleworth: Raise The Oof

Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ!

John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever

The critically-acclaimed John Tothill brings his fantastic new show on his debut UK tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 5th April.

Organ recital with Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen

Join the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 5th April at Greyfriars Kirk for an Organ recital with Scottish organists Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen!

Police Dog Hogan

Police Dog Hogan, one of the country's finest live folk-country acts, bring their UK tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 5th April.

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 Howden Park Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

That 70s Club: Over 30s

Over 30 and looking for some Hot Stuff then take a trip on the Soul Train and join us for the ultimate 70s party at La Belle Angele on 5th April!

The Gathering Quartet: Live Album Recording

Join a live album recording for The Gathering Quartet, a brand-new European traditional string group, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th April!

The Music of Adele by Candlelight

Featuring hit after hit, The Music of Adele by Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on 5th April.

Ultimate Coldplay

Ultimate Coldplay, the UK's leading Coldplay tribute act, head to Edinburgh to headline the Liquid Room on Saturday 5th April!

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending

London Concertante brings Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles Cathedral on 16th June.

Edinburgh Science Festival: Atmosphere / Arrival

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Julian J3PO Pollack

Don't miss Julian Pollack, a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer, when he brings his 'J3PO Europe Tour' to The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday April 6th!

Rhona MacFarlane

Rising Scottish Singer Songwriter, Rhona Macfarlane, plays The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Sunday 6th April!

Ryan McMullan

Ryan McMullan, recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s biggest and brightest talents, brings his 'Redesign' Tour to La Belle Angele on the 6th April!

Sammy Obeid: Edgy in Edinburgh!

Join Sammy Obeid for a night of laughter at the vibrant and historic Assembly Roxy as he brings his unique perspective and infectious energy to the stage!

Sam Newbould Quintet

Don't miss the Sam Newbould Quintet, an award winning five piece international line-up emerging from the vibrant Amsterdam jazz scene, at Traverse Theatre on Monday 7th April!

Black Country, New Road

Experimental post-punk septet Black Country, New Road come to Edinburgh as part of their forthcoming Album Release tour, catch them live at The Queen's Hall on Tuesday 8th April!

Dee Allum: Deadname

As seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards Final, this debut stand-up show from Dee Allum is about reconciling with the past, coming out, and going through two puberties (frankly, two too many).

Through the Shortbread Tin

The National Theatre of Scotland is touring in 2025 with a brand new show 'Through the Shortbread Tin' and stops off at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 8th & 9th April!

Whole Lotta Shakin’ - The Shakin’ Stevens Story

Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll.

Imelda May

Imelda May, one of the UK & Ireland’s most celebrated female artists, comes to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Wednesday 9th April!

Phil Chapman: Figures

Following on from his debut tour and two sell out shows, Phil brings his new show Figures to the Stand Edinburgh!

The Sorcerer

A magical chance to experience one of Gilbert & Sullivan's lesser-known gems, "The Sorcerer" is sure to conjure up enjoyment for all the family!

The Zac Schulze Gang

Blues rock trio, The Zac Schulze Gang, play The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Wednesday 9th April.

Baroque Labyrinth: When Handel Meets Maraghi

Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 10th April for this concert and enjoy an exploration of the richness of musical diversity!

Duke Special

Catch Belfast based songwriter and performer Duke Special when he plays The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Thursday April 4th!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Planetarium Lates: Gravity

Join us in Dynamic Earth's planetarium to watch Gravity, a breathtaking thriller set in the vast emptiness of space!

Index For Working Musik

The London-based group Index For Working Musik are formed from previous members of TOY and The Proper Ornaments, catch them live at Leith Depot on Thursday 10th April!

Jodie Sloan: Is She Hot? (WIP)

Jodie Sloan is thrilled to be performing her much-anticipated debut solo show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday April 10th!

John Robertson’s The Dark Room

Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at the Stand Edinburgh!

Planetarium Late: You Are Here

Take a journey across the Solar System, with spectacular stops along the way as we push the boundaries of human space exploration.

Queer Folks’ Tales

Queer Folks’ Tales returns in April with another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

Seonaid Aitken Ensemble featuring Harben Kay

Catch the Seonaid Aitken Ensemble, featuring saxophonist Harben Kay, at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 10th April, along with Laura Macdonald and Kevin Mackenzie!

Awkward Family Portraits

Awkward Family Portraits have been dishing out rockin’ roots music to the streets of Glasgow since 2016 and you can catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday April 11th!

Dunedin Consort: Matthew Passion

Dunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Friday 11th April.

Loud Poets Showcase

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 11th April with Janette Ayachi, Kate Ireland, Fiona Jane & Raymond Wilson!

MacFloyd

MacFloyd return to Howden Park Centre on Friday 11th April with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic album, Wish You Were Here!

NASC Singing Session

The North Atlantic Song Convention Delegates are invited to an informal singing session in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile at The Canons' Gait Bar!

National Youth Orchestras of Scotland – Spring Concert

The NYOS Orchestra will take to the stage at Usher Hall on 11 April 2025 inviting audiences to an exploration of some of classical music’s most exciting responses to great literary works.

Oslo Twins

The Oslo Twins, known for their dreamy, ethereal sound, play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on April 11th!

Rhinestone Fest

Rhinestone Rodeo is taking over the Three Sisters Edinburgh for the entire day on Friday 11th April!

Robin Grainger: Refurb

Robin Grainger brings his new show Refurb to Monkey Barrel comedy on Friday 11th April.

Beyond Jovi

Don't miss a Night of Classic Bon Jovi from their expansive back catalogue that will be a sure fire hit for any fan at Dreadnought Rock on 12th April!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Step to Sustainability

Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.

Father John Misty

Critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty has announced a date at the Usher Hall as part of a UK tour in 2025!

Hotel California

Eagles tribute, Hotel California, perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show when they return to the Howden Park Centre on 12th April!

Ian Smith: Work In Progress

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2023 and co-host of the Northern News podcast returns to Monkey Barrel with a work in progress of a new show!

NASC Concert: The North Atlantic Song Connection

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of song featuring a stunning line-up of international and local artists at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th May!

Pit Pony

Pit Pony are on tour in April 2025 in support of their new album ‘Dead Stars’ and play Sneaky Pete's on Saturday the 12th!

Ronker

Ronker are over the moon to announce they'll be touring the UK in spring 2025 with a date at Legends Edinburgh on Saturday 12th April!

Sarah Roberts: Silkworm

Sarah Roberts, the world's youngest, smallest, most normal comedian is bringing her acclaimed debut show to Monkey Barrel on April 12th!

SCO 2024/25: Seven Last Words

Join the magnificent SCO Chorus and Chorus Director Gregory Batsleer for a profound choral contemplation of loss and rebirth from one of the world’s greatest living composers.

Foster & Allen’s 50 Years of Hits Tour

International recording artists Foster & Allen will celebrate an amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business with a UK tour which will include a night at the Howden Park Centre!

Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death

Join Rosco McClelland as he navigates highs and lows of life, death and a penchant for edibles, all while grappling with the ultimate game-changer: a potentially fatal heart condition.

Scottish Ensemble: Thuit an Oidhche Oirnn

Scottish fiddle player Donald Grant and friends join Scottish Ensemble to revel in the joy of making music together at The Queen's Hall.

The Supernaturals

The Supernaturals, a five piece guitar-based indie rock band from Glasgow, will play The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 13th April!

The UK Pink Floyd Experience

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

Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced. Join her at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh for her 40th Anniversary Concert with special guests!

Professor Richard Dawkins: The Genetic Book of the Dead

One of the world’s most eminent writers and thinkers, Professor Richard Dawkins, joins the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 on 14th April for a special event as part of his last tour on the road!

Calamity Jane

The whip crackin' musical classic Calamity Jane is coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in 2025, starring multi-award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher!

October Drift

October Drift have gained a strong word-of-mouth following since exploding onto the music scene and you can catch them at Cabaret Voltaire on Tuesday 15th April.

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Newcastle based rockers Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs are delighted to announce a new headline UK tour for April 2025 with a date at La Belle Angele on the 15th!

Sip & Paint Night

Looking for a night out with a twist? Join us at Mara on Tuesday 15th April for our very first Sip & Paint night!

Aled Jones - Full Circle

Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before when he brings his Full Circle tour to the Corn Exchange Haddington on Wednesday 16th April.

Hallan

Hallan, an electrifying quartet hailing from Portsmouth, play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday April 16th!

Storytelling Ceilidh with the Burgh Blatherers: Food for Thought

Join Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers on 16th April for the next open-floor storytelling night taking place throughout the year!

Tankus

London based band Tankus, formerly Tankus The Henge, play The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 16th April!

The Trance Empire

The Trance Empire comes to the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh on 16th April, showcasing the best Trance music, rising artists & local DJ talent!

Capella Edina - Experience the Glamour and Magic of Classical Cinema - CANCELLED

Enjoy an evening of music from Hollywood’s Golden Age and a celebration of the glamour and magic of classical cinema on April 17th at the Usher Hall!

Crisp and Wine Night

Join us at 7pm on Thursday 17th April for Mara’s first-ever Wine & Crisps Evening, hosted by the brilliant Tan&Ns Wine Importers.

Edinburgh Singles Event (mixed ages)

Join Single & Mingle and meet up to 40 like-minded singles at our relaxed & intimate dating event at The Botanist, Edinburgh on Thursday April 17th!

Girls of the Internet LIVE + James Alexander Bright

Girls of the Internet are taking the band on the road for their debut UK tour and play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 17th April, along with a very special guest James Alexander Bright!

Lab Coats and Love Notes with Ali Hazelwood

The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, Ali Hazelwood, will travel across the pond to share a conversation on love, science, and the art of storytelling!

Teardrops on My Dildo - Vanessa Larry Mitchell

Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, Vanessa Larry Mitchell.

Frühlingsfest

Join us at Brewhemia as we embrace the warmth and renewal of spring with a festive atmosphere, German-inspired treats, and plenty of fun for everyone!

Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show

Fans of the legendary musician Tom Petty, prepare to experience the magic of his music live, when the 'Heartbreak – Tom Petty Show' stops off at The Liquid Room on Friday April 18th!

Northern Streams Festival

Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 18th - 20th April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

Patrick Spicer: Absolutely

Freshly minted viral superstar Patrick Spicer is hitting the road for his first-ever tour of the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. Catch him at Monkey Barrel comedy on April 18th!

Sacred Paws

With fun and enjoyment at the heart of their music-making, don't miss Sacred Paws live at The Mash House on Friday April 18th!

The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2025

Join us at The Biscuit Factory for the second annual edition of The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival on the 18th & 19th of April, 2025!

The Killaz UK

The Killaz UK are the ultimate tribute to the live shows of the Killers! Don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Friday 18th April!

The Musical Box - Genesis Live

The Musical Box, internationally renowned for its historical accuracy, presents the original GENESIS LIVE performance in painstaking detail and offers an evening of time travel.

Wild Hogs

The WILD HOGS are back with a brand new line up for 2025 and back to where it all began!

Blues and Burlesque

Following sell-out runs in Edinburgh, Perth and Adelaide, this award-winning live music cabaret is back with a brand-new show at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 19th April.

Dallahan with Kim Carnie Trio and Cahalen Morrison

The internationally acclaimed Dallahan return to Edinburgh for a specially self-curated night of folk music with special guests Kim Carnie Trio and Cahalen Morrison!

Dookie - A Tribute To Green Day

Dookie, the UK's longest running tribute to Green Day, have announced a date at Dreadnought Rock on 19th April!

Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

Emerald Sunday

Scottish indie/rock band Emerald Sunday play The Mash House on Saturday 19th April along with special guests Gambit, Save Face and Caspers Ridge!

Heilung

Experimental folk collective Heilung, famed for their memorable live shows and intense sets, bring their UK tour to the O2 Academy Edinburgh in April 2025!

MTR Edinburgh 2025: The Musical Theatre Rave Revival!

Get ready for an all-night celebration of musical theatre magic, where your favourite show tunes meet a rave-style party like no other at The Liquid Room on 19th April!

Rewind Back to the 70s 80s 90s & 00s - Day Party

Rewind 'Day Party' is back on Easter Weekend at The Liquid Room after a sell out March debut!

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.

Stuart Laws: Has To Be Joking?

Stuart Laws is back, fresh from a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Don't miss this chance to see a comedian at the top of his game!

Stuart McPherson: Work in Progress

Don't miss this brand new hour of jokes from Stuart McPherson, the co-host of the Some Laugh podcast and Scot Squad star!

Terminal V Festival

Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!

The Diana Ross Story

Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told when The Diana Ross Story comes to the Assembly Rooms in April!

Maria Somerville

Maria Somerville creates wholly original music that is borne of her roots in Connemara, Western Ireland and you can catch her at Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 20th April!

McGonagall Night

Join the International Ghost Society for an evening in celebration of the poet William Topaz McGonagall - a man commonly known as the worst poet ever to have lived.

Northern Live - Do I Love You

Northern Live - Do I Love You is a fantastic Northern Soul show featuring an 11-piece live band... don't miss it when it comes to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 20th April!

Session A9

Now in their 21st anniversary year, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country and they play The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 20th April!

Swing/Pop Mash-Ups: The Background Sounds - Live @ Stramash

The Background Sounds return to Stramash on Sunday 20th April with unapologetic genius combinations of vintage jazz and perfect pop mash-ups!

Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him So Well

Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will bring his extraordinary live musical theatre event, My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well to Edinburgh!

Valery Meladze: 30th Anniversary Tour

Valery Meladze heads out on his grandiose anniversary tour dedicated to the 30th anniversary of his career and plays the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Sunday April 20th!

Wicked Sing-A-long Dining at Brewhemia

Get ready for an enchanting evening at Brewhemia Edinburgh's Wicked Sing-a-Long event on Sunday April 20th!

For The Love of Shane MacGowan

Direct from their sensational 2024 Edinburgh Fringe sell-out run, For The Love of Shane MacGowan will come to La Belle Angele on Monday 21st April!

David Cross

American stand-up comedian and actor David Cross brings his UK tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 22nd April!

Elliot Minor

After over a decade away, British rock band Elliot Minor are thrilled to announce their return to the stage, performing a very select few UK dates in April, including a date at The Liquid Room!

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Catch it at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in April.

Caitlin Cook: The Writing on the Stall

Caitlin Cook’s hit bathroom graffiti musical, has quickly become a comedic, musical, and theatrical sensation. Catch it at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 23rd April!

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood

Looking For Me Friend is a funny and touching musical tribute to the much-loved and sorely missed national treasure, Victoria Wood! Catch it at the Traverse Theatre in April!

Macseal

Indie rock band Macseal will play Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh on Wednesday 23rd April with support from Jetski!

A Little Inquest Into What We Are All Doing Here

In 2022 a show was cancelled while it was still in rehearsal. A Little Inquest Into What We Are All Doing Here is a show about censorship and freedom of expression.

Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil

Award nominated comedian and hilariously sentimental cynic Alexander Bennett brings his new show 'Emotional Daredevil' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 24th April.

British Business Awards

The British Business Awards is taking place at the EICC on Thursday 24th April. It's the largest business dinner in the UK and will be hosted by A-list comedian Rob Brydon!

Great Big Knockers

Jukebox Bingo presents Great Big Knockers: a night of music and high jinks for the Knockengorroch Festival, featuring Jemima Thewes and Nikki Kent.

How You Can Make the World a Radically Better Place, with Rutger Bregman

This April, Rutger Bregman comes to the Assembly Rooms to convince us that in our age of crisis, we need to stop wasting our talent in jobs that solely provide personal enrichment.

Joan As Police Woman

Highly acclaimed American songwriter Joan As Police Woman returns to Edinburgh for a show at The Caves on Thursday 24th April!

Matt Carmichael ‘Dancing With Embers’ Album Launch

Join us at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th April for the launch of Matt Carmichael's new album 'Dancing With Embers'!

Mujie Yan plays Handel and Rameau

Join the Institut français d’Écosse for this concert at St Cecilia’s Hall on 24th April, as Mujie Yan guides us through a captivating harpsichord programme!

Skerryvore

As they close in on celebrating their 20th year as a band, Skerryvore limber up by returning to Livingston’s Howden Park Centre for a series of intimate gigs in April!

South Asian Coins in Museums and Proactive Repatriation and Justice-Seeking

Join the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland on 24th April at Augustine United Church for two special history talks and our Spring Election event!

Syrian Supper Club

Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!

90s Silent Disco

After selling out the first show in Edinburgh Assembly Rooms, the spectacular 90s Silent Disco returns on Friday 25th April.

Absolute Elvis With Johnny Lee Memphis

Elvis Tribute Act Johnny Lee Memphis is the official and current World Cup and European Elvis Tribute Champion and you can catch him at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on April 25th!

Candlelight Double Bill - ‘Einaudi’s Piano’ and ‘Romantic Piano Duets’

Bag yourself an amazing value package of candlelight concerts, with 2 shows for the price of 1 at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh on April 25th!

Candlelight Double Bill - ‘Romantic Piano Duets’ and ‘Goldberg Variations’

Bag yourself an amazing value package of candlelight concerts, with 2 shows for the price of 1 at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh on April 25th!

Deeper Purple

If you like your music loud and proud the Deeper Purple show produces the most authentic tribute to the Classic Rock giants, don't miss it at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 25th April!

Guid Crack: Wicked Ways Into Fame and Fortune

Join guest storyteller Riikka Palonen for another session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on Friday 25th April!

GUN

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as Paul, Jools and Dante from the iconic MTV EMA-winning rock band GUN bring their Hombres Acoustic Tour to The Caves, Edinburgh on Friday April 25th!

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!

Nearly Dan

Nearly Dan: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan are real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old, catch them at The Liquid Room on 25th April.

Onslaught

UK thrash legends 'Onslaught' come to Scotland as part of their world tour celebrating 40 years of Power From Hell! Join them at The Mash House on April 25th!

Piano by Candlelight - ‘Goldberg Variations’ (feat. Bach Toccata & Fugue)

Usher Hall emerging artist Matthew Shiel presents relaxing evening of Johann Sebastian Bach's iconic masterpieces and Classic FM favourites!

Pomegranates Festival

The Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland presents its fourth Pomegranates Festival which will run from Friday 25th to Wednesday 30th April 2025 at various venues across Edinburgh.

Pop Divas Silent Disco!

Get ready for the ultimate Pop Divas Silent Disco as Silent Knights return to Leith Arches on Friday 25th April!

Romantic Piano Duets by Candlelight

Don't miss Australian-British piano duo Matthew Shiel and Kathy Chow play popular favourites for piano duet by candlelight at St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on 25th April!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mozart’s Requiem

Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn joins the RSNO Chorus and a terrific team of guest singers to bring the legend of Mozart's Requiem to life!

Swing That Music with Down for the Count All-Stars

Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count All-Stars for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut London) – it’s time to Swing That Music!

The Lindisfarne Story

Founder member Ray Laidlaw and former front man Billy Mitchell are bringing a new instalment of The Lindisfarne Story The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 25th April.

The Specials Ltd

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Too Much Too Young' with a night of music from The Specials Ltd at La Belle Angele on 25th April!

Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel

By presenting this 20th century suite alongside the Baroque music and dance that inspired it, we hope to give the audience a unique insight into Maurice Ravel’s creative process.

Alex Kealy: The Fear

Alex Kealy is taking his new stand-up show about fear on a national tour with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 26th April!

Bach and Vivaldi Violin Concertos by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a selection of Vivaldi and Bach's magnificent concertos in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral!

C Duncan

Catch Glasgow born C Duncan when he plays The Pleasance Edinburgh on Saturday 26th April!

Goldberg Variations by Candlelight

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!

Gypsy Pistoleros

Dreadnoughtrock welcome back the very unique and brilliant Gypsy Pistoleros on Saturday 26th April.

Jah Wobble’s Metal Box - Rebuilt in Dub

Don't miss former Public Image Ltd bassist Jah Wobble as he revisits old stomping ground on new studio album Metal Box: Rebuilt in Dub!

Lothian Gaelic Choir Spring Concert

Join the Lothian Gaelic Choir in their 40th anniversary year for an evening of Gaelic song along with guest soloists, the James Gilliespies' Gaelic Choir on Saturday 26 April!

Penelope Trappes + support

Brighton-based Australian Penelope Trappes is a vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist and she brings her UK tour to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 26th April!

Portobello Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Soundsystem - Part 3

Edinburgh Dub Club and Messenger join forces once again for the Portobello Grand Reggae Ball - Part 3 in the historic Portobello Town Hall on Saturday 26th April!

Robert Jon & The Wreck

Californian Southern rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return to the UK for a Spring Tour with a date at The Liquid Room on 26th April!

The Cavern Beatles

Take a Magical 'History' Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon when The Cavern Beatles perform at The Assembly Rooms on Saturday 26th April!

The Chicago Blues Brothers - Respect Tour

The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you their RESPECT greatest hit’s tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall on Saturday 26th April.

Bicurious

Bicurious have made fans all over the world with their unique blend of rock, math-rock, post-rock and unforgettable melodies. Catch them live at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 27th April!

ETTE + Aino Elina Stripped!

Join ETTE plus Aino Elina for Stripped!, a quiet live music club at The Outhouse on Sunday April 27th!

Heart of Midlothian Football Club Player of the Year 2024-2025

Heart of Midlothian’s Player of the Year awards return on Sunday 27th April at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre!

The Prat Pack

Four of the country's greatest comedy entertainers, Bradley Walsh, Shane Richie, Joe Pasquale and Brian Conley, will bring The Prat Pack, packed with laughs and songs, to Edinburgh in April!

Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series - The Harris Quartet

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral on Monday 28th April as part of the Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series!

Joe Kent-Walters: Frankie Monroe in Progress

Dust off your Clarks shoes and get ready for Frankies biggest show yet at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 28th April!

Molly McGuiness: SLOB (WIP)

Molly McGuinness, a Salford-born comedian whose natural warmth conceals razor-sharp working class observations, brings her WIP show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 28th April!

Sibel Tuzun UK Tour

The legendary Sibel Tüzün, one of Turkey’s most iconic and powerful voices, is coming to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Monday 28th April as part of her exclusive Ramadan Feast UK Tour!

When We Were Young

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth. Catch it at the Howden Park Centre on 28th April!

Beltane Fire Festival

Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April 2025. Join us for an immersive experience of revelry as we light the fires on Calton Hill!

Brown Horse

Catch Brown Horse, a Norwich-based country rock band, when they play The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday April 30th!

Roger Daltrey

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will bring his special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Wednesday 30th April!

Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert

The Toots and the Maytals legacy lives on with Toots' daughter, Leba Hibbert, now fronting the band. They return for a UK tour including a show at The Queens Hall on April 30th!

Candlelight Double Bill - ‘Classic FM Top 10’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’

2 shows for the price of 1! An amazing value package of candlelight concerts - 'Classic FM Top 10 and Rhapsody in Blue' at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 1st May!

Candlelight Double Bill - ‘Einaudi’s Piano’ and ‘Classic FM Top 10’

Don't miss an amazing value package of candlelight concerts, with 2 shows for the price of 1, 'Einaudi's Piano' and 'Classic FM Top 10' at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh on 1st & 2nd May!

Chillout Piano by Candlelight – ‘Classic FM Top10’ (feat. Moonlight Sonata)

Usher Hall emerging artist Matthew Shiel presents a relaxing evening of the best classical piano music at St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on 1st & 2nd May!

Clara Mann

Clara Mann, a Franco-British indie-folk musician, plays The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 1st May!

India Song + Q&A

Delphine Seyrig plays the bored and promiscuous wife of a French diplomat in Marguerite Duras’s Calcutta based drama, now fully restored to its original glory.

Jazz Sessions by Candlelight - ‘Rhapsody in Blue’

Usher Hall emerging artist Matthew Shiel Matthew Shiel leads his acclaimed jazz band on odyssey through blues, cabaret, ragtime and improv by candlelight on 1st May!

Marc Jennings: Marc’sism

Scottish Comedian of the Year winner and host of the Some Laugh podcast, Marc Jennings returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 1st May with his new show!

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.

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

Scottish Ballet return to the Festival Theatre in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!

The Flaming Lips

The Flaming Lips perform Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Live in concert at the Usher Hall on Thursday 1st May!

The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret

Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.

Black Cat Bone

Edinburgh rockers Black Cat Bone are ready to unleash some bluesy rock n' roll magic when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Friday 2nd May!

Candlelight Double Bill - Classic FM Top 10 and Mozart Piano Concerto

Catch an amazing Candlelight Double Bill - Classic FM Top 10 and Mozart Piano Concerto with this 2 shows for the price of 1 offer on 2nd May at St Vincent's Chapel!

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Discover the music of Taylor Swift at the Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay

Discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at Ghillie Dhu under the gentle glow of candlelight!

Galactic Carnival Edinburgh

Get ready, Edinburgh! A brand-new, out-of-this-world experience is arriving this spring as Galactic Carnival Edinburgh makes its debut at West Side Plaza, Wester Hailes, from 2nd May to 25th May!

Heavy Weather

Heavy Weather, one of Scotland’s most promising new bands, headline The Mash House on Friday 2nd May!

Huge Davies: Album For My Ancestors

Huge Davies returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 2nd May with his new show 'Album For My Ancestors'!

Laurie Wright

Laurie Wright is a guitar driven, rock n roll juggernaut who has quickly scaled the heights of the live music scene over the last few years! Catch him live at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 2nd May!

Moulin Rouge Themed Dinner

Join Copper Blossom on Friday 2nd May for a night of dazzling glamour and decadent indulgence at our Moulin Rouge Themed Dinner Party!

Mozart’s Piano Concertos by Candlelight (feat. Rondo alla Turka)

Moonlight Concerts invite you to join Usher Hall emerging artist Matthew Shiel as he takes centre-stage in Mozart's breath-taking masterpieces at St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on 2nd May!

Roddy Woomble

Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble is widely considered to be among Scotland's best contemporary songwriters. Don't miss him at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 2nd May!

Ross Ainslie & the Sanctuary Band

Ross Ainslie gets together with collaborators The Sanctuary Band to perform tracks from the brand-new album, Pool at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Friday 2nd May!

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!

An Enchanting Night at the Opera by Candlelight (feat. Dido’s Lament)

Sunday Herald and Scottish Opera Star Catherine Backhouse presents an unforgettable evening at the opera on 3rd May at St Cecilia's Hall.

Boldy James

Boldy James, an American rapper considered one of the most respected and innovative figures in underground hip-hop, plays La Belle Angele on Saturday 3rd May!

Candlelight Double Bill - Goldberg Variations and Opera by Candlelight

Enjoy an amazing value package of candlelight concerts - 'Goldberg Variations' and 'Opera by Candlelight' at St Cecilia's Hall on 3rd May!

Candlelight Double Bill - Night at the Opera and Four Seasons

Don't miss an Enchanting Night at the Opera by Candlelight at St Cecilia's Hall with a double bill - 2 shows for the price of 1 - 'Night at the Opera' and 'Four Seasons' on 3rd May!

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!

Dean Johnson

Dean Johnston is on a Europe & UK tour in 2025 and brings it to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Divergence

Divergence is so named because the band seeks to employ non-traditional instruments in traditionally-inspired music and you can hear them at the Traverse Theatre on 3rd May.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Leveret

Leveret, a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians, return to The Traverse at part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

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!

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!

Nati.

Kirkcaldy singer/songwriter Nati. has a global army of fans and a music career on fast-track, catch her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 3rd May as part of The Golden Tour!

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!

The Eves

Critically acclaimed Scottish pop duo ‘The Eves’ are playing their first Liquid Room headline show on Saturday 3rd May!

The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight

Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for 'Something Just Like This'! The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Moonlight Concerts invite you to join world-renowned violinist Emma Jane Lloyd as she takes centre-stage in Vivaldi's breath-taking masterpiece 'The Four Seasons' at St Cecilia’s Hall on 3rd May!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio

Discover a dazzling play of sounds during this concert by the Hartwin Trio as part of Tradfest!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Lauren MacColl: Half A Lifetime

For this very special Edinburgh Tradfest gig Lauren MacColl plays tunes from her most recent album Haar, along with a delve into the back catalogue.

Evening of Mystery: An Experience of Dance, Poetry & Community

You are invited to an unforgettable evening of mystery, where dance, poetry, and music come together to shape our growing community on Sunday, 4th May at the Voodoo Rooms!

Lene Lovich

Lene Lovich is back on the road with her 'Toy Box' tour and brings it to La Belle Angele on Sunday 4th May!

Michael Cera Palin

Michael Cera Palin, an American emo band from Atlanta, Georgia bring their UK/Ireland tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Sunday 4th May!

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!

Edinburgh Tradfest: For The Love of Trees

This year’s special commission at Edinburgh Tradfest is by the legendary harpist, singer and composer Mary Macmaster!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Teho.

Teho., a Finnish power-fiddle duo that explodes musical boundaries while having roots deeply in the tradition, play the Traverse Theatre on 5th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

Foivos Delivorias Trio

Foivos Delivorias embarks on a journey to bring his new performance to audiences across the country, from one end to the other and on 5th May, he will perform at Queen's Hall Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid

Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid play a rich repertoire of instrumental music from Scottish traditions along with many others.

Edinburgh Tradfest: The Hot Seats

The Hot Seats are returning to Scotland for the first time since the pandemic and they play Edinburgh Tradfest for the first time!

Scotland’s Salute - A Tribute to VE-Day 80th Anniversary Concert

Organised by Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, this exciting May event follows on from this year’s hugely successful Scotland Salutes: D-Day 80 concert held back in June.

Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky

Legally Cheeky charts Abigoliah Schamaun’s journey in a heart-warming tale of highs, lows, twists and turns as she recounts the year that shook her and her partner Tom to the core.

Drinkmonger Cocktail Club The Agave Switcheroo

This Drinkmonger evening on Wednesday 7th May will see a showdown between the noble spirits of Mexico: Tequila, Mezcal and Sotol.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Beth Malcolm

Glasgow-based folk sensation Beth Malcolm plays the Traverse Theatre on Wednesday 7th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

Edinburgh Tradfest: The Travelling Janes

Led by celebrated Scottish-American jazz vocalist Ali Affleck, The Traveling Janes is an all-women international ensemble. Catch them at the Traverse Theatre on 7th May!

Jesus Christ Superstar

Catch this amateur production of Jesus Christ Superstar from Southern Light when it comes to the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh in May!

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'!

CVC

CVC, or Church Village Collective in full, bring their 'Blink Of An Eye' Tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 8th May!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Ellie Beaton

Enjoy an hour in the company of Ellie Beaton, this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner, at the Traverse Theatre on 8th May!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Seckou Keita

Enjoy uplifting and contemplative music from Seckou Keita, a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians!

Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill

Award winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns the Institut Francais on 8th & 9th May to celebrate European Day!

Matt Price: Raging Bill

This is a very funny show about getting back up when life has hit you hard. Years later and having been through some ups and downs, Matt Price learns something about himself that you’ll not forget!

Paul Currie - Dada Dojpo (WIP)

Irish award winning cult comedian Paul Currie tries to make sense, of all the nonsense, of existence, using no sense!

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.

The Deadlians

One of Ireland's best kept secrets, The Deadlians are a Dublin based band with a cult following playing folk songs, punk rock, psychedelic segues... catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on 8th May!

Clown Extravaganza

Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea in the Cinema Room at The Banshee Labyrinth!

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.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Catherine Maclellan & Lucy Farrell

Though they grew up half a world apart, Catherine Maclellan & Lucy Farrell connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Kathleen Macinnes

Enjoy a super special gig from Kathleen Macinnes, one of Scotland’s national treasures, as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

Fireside Stories: Herbal Histories

Join artist and storyteller Amanda Edmiston for an evening of botanical storytelling inspired by the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 9th May!

Hanley and the Baird, Sing In The City Aw Blacks

Put aside everything you think you know about choirs and come and watch Hanley and the Baird and the auditioned choir The Aw Blacks from Sing in the City!

Radiohead By Candlelight

Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by the fabulous London Concertante in St Gile's Cathedral!

Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane

Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane represent two generations of artists pushing Lebanese music culture forwards and you can catch them at The Mash House on 9th May!

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!

The Counterfeit Sixties Show

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties at the Howden Park Centre on 9th May!

waverley.

waverley. are celebrating the release of their latest EP 'Flail' (out 2nd May), with a landmark headline show at the Cabaret Voltaire Café on Friday 9th May!

Counterfeit 70s Show

After an extensive tour with The Counterfeit Sixties show, a unique Seventies show is on tour celebrating a decade of glam rock to new wave music and everything in between!

Crooners

Crooners return to Scotland in May with their rip-roaring comedy music show chock full of crooner classics... don't miss it at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 10th!

DnB Allstars X Woodland Dance Project

Don't miss this unique outdoor 30HZ experience at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Finlay MacDonald Band

The Finlay Macdonald Band has been coming very much to the fore over the past couple of years and you can catch them at the Traverse Theatre on 10th May as part of Tradfest!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach

Their sound of Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach is best described as cinematic alt-folk, fusing elements of folk, classical, jazz, indie, electronic and alternative music. It’s unbelievably beautiful.

Festhailes Music Festival 2025

Newhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 10th May!

John-Luke Roberts: It is Better + Best Of

“It is Better” is an hour long spoken-word comedy show written and performed by John-Luke Roberts, with music by composer John Chambers.

MacFloyd

MacFloyd return to The Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 10th May with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic album, Wish You Were Here!

Maxim Emelyanychev plays Mozart

Join Maxim Emelyanychev for a very special evening of Mozart celebration and final concert of the Baroque Music Festival at St Cecilia's Hall on 10th May!

Mr Worldwide Party - A Pitbull Rave

Get ready for to celebrate life, Pitbull style at La Belle Angele on Saturday 10th May!

Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Rura - Tartan Parade Celebration Concert

Prepared for a night of exhilarating music and dance, a huge celebration and after party to Edinburgh’s inaugural tartan parade, with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Rura at the Usher Hall on 10th May!

Search Results

Search Results is an indie rock band blending elements of post-punk, synth-pop, and shoegaze to create a dynamic and atmospheric sound. Catch them at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 10th May!

Straighten Out - Stranglers Tribute

Straighten out are the No 1 tribute to the Stranglers, don't miss them live when they return to Dreadnought Rock in Bathgate on Saturday 10th May!

The Cheap Thrills

What started with modest beginnings in a Liverpool basement has now snowballed into the band headlining 2000 capacity venues, don't miss The Cheap Thrills live at Cabaret Voltaire on May 10th!

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!

Amy Annette: Thick Skin

Fresh from a SOLD-OUT RUN at the Edinburgh Fringe, Amy Annette brings her debut show ‘THICK SKIN’ to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 11th May!

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!

Dawn Brothers

The Dawn Brothers will be on the road again in the spring with their first ever UK headline tour and play The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Sunday 11th May!

Edinburgh Tradfest: ETF Spotlight

Each year we present a show that will throw a light on some of the most exciting new performers in folk and traditional music today.

Edinburgh Tradfest: Pelkkä Poutanen

Don't miss Pelkkä Poutanen, a hypnotic and unique artist known for her distinctive voice and masterful throat-singing techniques, at the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!

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 the Royal Lyceum Theatre in May!

May You Be With The Farce

Don't miss comedian, cartoonist and actor Mike Capozzola when he brings his multimedia comedy show, that mocks and celebrates all things STAR WARS, to The Banshee Labyrinth on Sunday 11th May!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Siobhan Miller Band

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the Siobhan Miller band in full flight at the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!

Tramhaus

Live wire postpunk sensation Tramhaus, heralded for their energetic shows filled with fiery songs, play Sneaky Pete's on Monday 12th April!

KELI

Marking 40 years since the miners' strikes and featuring a sharp, hilarious script and live brass score KELI is a gripping show about community, creativity, and music!

Pixies

American alternative rock band Pixies return to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Wednesday 14th May!

Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble

Award-winning DJ, producer, label head and broadcaster Rebecca Vasmant brings her outstanding band through to Sneaky Pete's to perform music from her new record ‘Who We Are, Becoming’!

Failure Project

Following her critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival, BAFTA nominee Yolanda Mercy returns with her bold new show, Failure Project.

Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf

Carlton Entertainment brings their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait to the Howden Park Centre on Thursday 15th May!

Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin’ Criminal

Huey Morgan and the band are heading out on a UK tour in May with a date at The Liquid Room, Edinburgh on Thursday 15th!

Karen Dunbar

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 15th May!

Lorna Rose Treen: Work In Progress

Award-winning, comedy-killing (The Sun), former-Cadbury World-working character comedian Lorna Rose Treen is trying out a bunch of new bits at Monkey Barrel on 15th May!

Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me

Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black will bring her hit show, Politics Isn't for Me, to Haddington Corn Exchange on Thursday 15th May!

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.

Underground Unlocked at The Real Mary King’s Close

For one night only on Thursday 15th May, step beneath the Royal Mile and experience The Real Mary King’s Close like never before!

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh!

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!

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!

Gary Faulds Live 4.0

4.0 is Gary Faulds fourth tour, come and join him for a night of interactive stand-up madness at the Howden Park Centre on Friday 16th May!

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!

Sam Amidon

Don't miss Vermont singer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon live at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 16th May!

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!

Arash Rowshan

Join Arash Rowshan for a night you will remember forever (or you won't depending on how much you drink) at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 17th May!

Benji Waterhouse: You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here - Book Tour 2025

NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian, and Sunday Times best-selling author Benji Waterhouse — is going on his first book tour and brings it to the Traverse Theatre on Saturday 17th May!

Capercaillie

Capercaillie bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Saturday 17th May!

Francis Rossi

Enjoy an evening with Francis Rossi, performing songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more, at The Queen's Hall in May!

Illegally Blondie

Don't miss Illegally Blondie, a Blondie Tribute Band, at Dreadnoughtrock Bathgate on Saturday 17th May!

Peter Cat

Glaswegian art pop auteurs PETER CAT return to Edinburgh on 17th May for a full band headline show at Sneaky Pete's, ahead of their colossal new single and eponymous album, 'Starchamber'!

Seafret

Seafret will bring their special stripped back acoustic show to Edinburgh's Mash House on Saturday 17th May!

Seraphic Eyes

Italian band Seraphic Eyes are joined by Silver Dollar Room, VRA & the Ewan Patrick Band at The Mash House on Saturday 17th May!

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!

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.

Gizmo Varillas

Gizmo Varillas, a UK based Spanish singer songwriter, plays Summerhall Edinburgh on Sunday 18th May!

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 18th May!

Rob Copland: Gimme (One With Everything)

Rob Copland brings his show 'Gimme (One With Everything)', a high-octane extravaganza of clowning and stand-up, to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 18th May!

Spell Songs

Don't miss a rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs at the Usher Hall on Sunday 18th May!

The Australian Bee Gees Show - CANCELLED

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!

Tom Lawrinson: Buried Alive (And Loving It)

Tom Lawrinson presents his new show about family and growing up in a Spanish subterranean cave at The Stand Edinburgh on 18th May!

Gaz Oakley’s Tales of the Homestead - CANCELLED

In this one-of-a-kind show, Gaz Oakley will take you on a personal tour of his garden offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on the homestead and the journey he went on to get there.

Levison Wood: Walking The World

Join Levison Wood, the world-renowned explorer, best-selling author and TV presenter, for on his fifth UK theatre tour, Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure.

The Rheingans Sisters

The Rheingans Sisters, Rowan and Anna, return to the Traverse Theatre on Monday 19th May!

Blinded By The Light

Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to the Traverse Theatre on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st May!

Guenther Steiner LIVE: Unfiltered

Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner!

Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me

Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black will bring her hit show, Politics Isn't for Me, to The Lyceum on Tuesday 20th May!

Rich(ard) Dawson

The avant-garde Northumbrian folk storyteller Rich(ard) Dawson come to The Pleasance Edinburgh on 20th May in support of his new album End of the Middle!

The Music of Hans Zimmer & others

Experience the unique and best film scores from the likes of Dune, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator and many more at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!

Alana Jackson: Work In Progress

Alana Jackson, winner of So You Think You’re Funny? 2024, brings her work-in-progress show to Monkey Barrel in Edinburgh on 21st May!

Ballet Black: Shadows

Now in its 23rd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black makes its return to the Festival Theatre with an exciting new double bill on Wednesday 21st May!

Basht.

Hotly tipped Irish alt-indie quintet Basht. will headline Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Wednesday 21st May!

Karl Porter

Viral sensation Karl Porter comes to Scotland in September, don't miss him live at The Stand Edinburgh on 21st May!

Shrek The Musical

The Livingston Players present Shrek The Musical at the Howden Park Centre in May, it's irreverently fun for the whole family!

Sirens Of Lesbos

Don't miss Swiss outfit Sirens Of Lesbos when they play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 21st May!

WITCH

W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) have announced some more UK and EU shows this year with a date at La Belle Angele on 21st May!

Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime

Comical scenarios, explosions and plot twists abound in a play filled with wonderful Wilde characters when Threepenny Theatricals bring Lord Arthur Savile's Crime to Church Hill Theatre!

Mama’s Broke

Catch Mama’s Broke, a powerful folk duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy, when they play the Traverse Theatre on Thursday 22nd May!

We Are Scientists

American rockers We Are Scientists have announced their return to the UK with a 2025 tour including a night at La Belle Angele on Thursday 22nd May!

Ballet BC

Canada’s leading contemporary dance company make their highly anticipated return, taking on Crystal Pite and Johan Inger.

Campfire Country Music Festival

Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!

Candlelight Double Bill - Einaudi's Piano and Four Seasons

Bag yourself an amazing value package of candlelight concerts, with 2 shows for the price of 1 - 'Einaudi's Piano' and 'Four Seasons' at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh on 23rd May!

Candlelight Double Bill - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Rach 2

Come along to St Vincent's Chapel on 23rd May for a Candlelight Double Bill (2 shows for the price of 1) 'Vivaldi's Four Seasons' and 'Rachmaninoff 2'!

Crash Test Dummies

Legendary Canadian band, Crash Test Dummies, return to Edinburgh on Friday 23rd May for a show at La Belle Angele!

Gin Annie

Gin Annie, a rising star of the UK's vibrant emerging rock scene. return to Dreadnoughtrock in Bathgate on Friday 23rd May!

Piano Concertos by Candlelight Series - Rachmaninoff 2

Moonlight Concerts invite you to join acclaimed concert-pianist Matthew Shiel as he takes centre-stage in Rachmaninoff's breath-taking and fiendishly difficult second piano concerto!

Pierre Novellie: Work in Progress

Pierre Novellie is one of the best up-and-coming comedians in the UK and he brings his WIP show to Monkey Barrel on Friday 23rd May!

Rosalie Cunningham

Rosalie Cunningham is on a UK tour in 2025 including a date at The Hive Nightclub on the 23rd May!

Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!

Singaporean Supper Night

New for 2025! Ruzita returns after the sell-out Malaysian Supper Night to bring you authentic Singaporean cuisine!

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Moonlight Concerts invite you to join world-renowned violinist Emma Jane Lloyd as she takes centre-stage in Vivaldi's breath-taking masterpiece 'The Four Seasons' at St Vincent's Chapel on 23rd May!

Ant Middleton - Military Mindset

Don't miss an evening with Ant Middleton, one of the most inspiring figures of our time, at the Usher Hall on Saturday 24th May!

Beatmasters Music Festival

Get ready to turn back the clock for the most epic day and night of pure nostalgia at the Beatmasters Music Festival on 24th May at Royal Highland Centre!

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!

Floral Image

In celebration of their debut album 'Gone Down Meadowland' Floral Image are on a UK Tour in 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 24th May!

Michelle Shaughnessy: Too Late, Baby

Fresh from rave reviews and sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Canadian stand up star Michelle Shaughnessy is kicking off her debut UK tour with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th May!

Swiftogeddon

Swiftogeddon, a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift, is returning to La Belle Angele featuring deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!

The Big Indie Tribute Festival

The biggest indie tribute night is set to take the roof off of Edinburgh, so brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers at The Liquid Room on Saturday 24th May!

The Selecter

2-Tone legends The Selecter have announced a tour of the UK with a date at La Belle Angele on Saturday 24th May!

The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience

The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience are the UK's Number 1 tribute to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band! Catch them live at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 24th May!

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!

Harry Stachini: Grenade

Harry Stachini serves up an hour of relatable, honest, and hilarious stand-up at Monkey Barrel Comedy, shining a light on the Grenades we all carry!

Lauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants