Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in January 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Scots Music Group Ceilidhs
All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief
Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
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Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight: Spirited Away
Come along to St Vincent's Chapel for an immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!
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Hogmanay Ball
Ring in the New Year with elegance and excitement at the Norton House Hogmanay Ball.
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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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!
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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.
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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'!
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The Saturday Show
Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
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Rockstar Karaoke
Come bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!
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Riffs Tuesdays
Come get your weekly dose of RIFFS at Legents Edinburgh every Tuesday!
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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!
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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.
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The Merchant Of Venice
The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.
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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.
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Burns Night at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is bringing a modern twist to Burns Night with an exclusive 'Burns Week' celebration from 20th to 26th January!
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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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A Night at the Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly return with A Night At The Musicals at the Howden Park Centre in January!
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Annasach’s Burns Night Ceilidh
Annasach Ceilidh Band are delighted to invite you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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Burns Supper at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant
Contini's Burns Suppers are back for 2025. Enjoy a traditional evening of Scottish food, music and dancing at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant on 23rd & 25th January!
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Burns Supper aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
To celebrate the birth of our national bard, Robert Burns, The Royal Yacht Britannia is delighted to be hosting the annual ticketed traditional Burns Supper.
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A Burns Night Hootenanny – ‘Tam O’ Shanter’
Come along to St Vincent's Chapel on 25th January for an evening of drams of whisky, kilts, sporrans and a dramatic reciting of Rabbie Burns’ Tam O'Shanter alongside the best Scottish folk music!
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Billy Kirkwood: Silly (WIP)
Catch a brand-new wild, fast, funny, and often filthy show from award-winning comic Billy Kirkwood at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 25th January!
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Burns Night Boogie
Get ready to celebrate Scotland’s national bard in true Scottish style at The Three Sisters Bar this Burns Night!
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Burns Night Whisky & Beer Tasting
Join us at Moonwake Taproom in Leith for unforgettable, unique Burns Night tasting event on Saturday 25th January with Cafe XO!
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Burns Night: A Toast to the Bard!
Immerse yourself in an evening of traditional festivities for Burn's Night, featuring a fine selection of whisky, delectable haggis, and the warmth of Scottish camaraderie at Summerhall Distillery.
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Burns Night: Food, Whisky and Scottish Tales
Join us at Hot Toddy for a memorable evening celebrating Scotland's beloved poet, Robert Burns!
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Burns Supper
Get ready for a night to remember at Brewhemia Edinburgh's Burns Supper as you enjoy a sumptuous dinner and engaging live entertainment!
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Campervan Brewery presents : Burns Night Trad Rave
Get down to the Campervan Brewery Taproom in Leith and join us for our first Burns Night Trad Rave!
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Holyrood Distillery - Burns Night Celebration
Join us at Holyrood Distillery for an evening of festivities, as we bring you a night dedicated to the life and works of the beloved poet, Robert Burns!
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Jin Hao Li: Swimming in a Submarine
Jin Hao Li walks you through the seascape of his mind in his sell out debut hour at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 25th January!
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Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne
Delivered with Mairi Campbell's trademark wit and unparalleled musical ability, this funny and heartfelt show resonates with wider universal truths.
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Pygmy Twylyte - Frank Zappa Tribute
Don't miss an evening of FRANK ZAPPA courtesy of Pygmy Twylyte when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 25th January!
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Robert Burns: Fickle Fortune - the Joy of Scottish baroque
Elspeth McVeigh is joined by Andrew Liddle on baroque fiddle for another joyful musical exploration of Scottish baroque, with homage to the Great Bard on 25th January!
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Robyn Stapleton - Songs of Robert Burns
Robyn Stapleton, one of Scotland’s finest interpreters of traditional song, performs the songs of Scotland’s National Bard in this special Burns Night performance!
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The Elvis Years - The Story of the King
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.
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The Piper’s Rest Fifth Birthday
The Piper’s Rest in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is celebrating its fifth birthday on Burns weekend by inviting their loyal fans for a night of live music!
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The Port of Leith Distillery: Burns Baby Burns!
Celebrate a Burns Night like no other at The Port of Leith Distillery on Saturday 25th January!
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W Lounge Burns Night
Join us at W Edinburgh for an unforgettable Burns Night celebration on Saturday 25th January in our vibrant W Lounge!
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We’re Not Scared Of Robots, As Above, Primal Rival and The Drive
Give the January Blues the righteous finger down in the vaults with a night of raucous grungy punk rock at The Banshee Labyrinth on Saturday 25th January!
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Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour
Award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date, and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 26th January!
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Cheap Dirty Horse
Cheap Dirty Horse, a queer-trash folk-punk band from Nottingham, play Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 26th January!
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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.
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The Legends of American Country, Europe's number on tribute show, returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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An Evening With: Jackie Kay
Poet, dramatist, writer and former Makar, Jackie Kay, joins The Lyceum for an evening exploring her writing and career in aid of the theatre.
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Pretty Vacant
Pretty Vacant - The Story of Punk and New Wave is THE stage show not to be missed and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 28th January!
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Tony Carroll - Think I’m Ars*d 2025 Tour
Get ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour to The Stand Edinburgh!
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Gary Stevenson: The Trading Game
In a journey equal parts extraordinary and unsettling, Gary will take us deep inside the high-stakes world of trillion-dollar trades, where profit and moral compromise collide.
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Jacob Alon
Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon is on a headline tour in January 2025 with a date at The Caves Edinburgh on the 29th!
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Ken Cheng: The Big Brain Show for People with 3,000 IQ - CANCELLED
Award-winning comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng is back on tour and brings his new show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 29th January!
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Home Counties
Don't miss London-based Home Counties when they play Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 30th January!
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Italian Wine Tasting at Mara Edinburgh
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Italian indulgence at Mara Edinburgh on Thursday, 30th January!
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SCO 2024/25: Ad Absurdum
Music to raise a laugh, or certainly crack a smile, in the playful hands of charismatic SCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.
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The Rifles
Catch British indie outfit The Rifles when they play The Caves, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th January!
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Back To The 80s: Over 30s Party
Join us at La Belle Angele on 31st January for the ultimate 80s extravaganza dedicated to the soundtrack of your youth!
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Bothan an Fhaoillich
Enjoy a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh, full of stories, songs, music, dance and good cràic at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 31st January!
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Brass in the Capital
Join us for an incredible evening of live brass music as Newtongrange Silver Band teams up with The Cooperation Band for a special concert in Edinburgh on 31st January!
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Candlelight Spring: Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Fools and Knaves
Join us at the Bedlam Festival for Fools and Knaves as we happily present to you, our audience: the parts of history your teacher didn’t want you to know about!
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Indie Discoteque
We bet that you look good on the dance floor and we invite you to dance to Indie anthems at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh on 31st January!
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Late Night Comedy Rave
Adam Flood brings an experimental night of electronic music and live comedy to Monkey Barrel after hyped sellout shows at Edinburgh Fringe!
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Mozart Piano Sonatas By Candlelight
Experience the magic of an early evening piano recital at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh!
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Reece Kidd: 1 *Irishman
Catch Reece Kidd, a stand-up comedian from rural Northern Ireland, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 31st January!
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Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Nu-Age Sounds - Planet World
The SNJO further broadens its horizons with specially commissioned music from eight of Scottish jazz's exciting stars which they will bring to the Usher Hall on 31st January!
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The Bug Club
South Wales' The Bug Club have announced a show at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 31st January!
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick injects Giffnock with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS and the pitfalls of modern medicine!
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Monteiths Bar Quiz Night
Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!
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Karaoke Night
Calling all singing sensations... GHA Rugby Club is having a karaoke night. Open to everyone! Get ready for a night of good tunes and laughs!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Legends Of American Country Show
The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to Rothes Halls for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Burns Ceilidh Celebration
Come along to the University of St Andrews on Saturday 25th January for a Burns Ceilidh celebration!
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Walk Like a Man
Walk Like a Man brings the Four Season’s incredible journey to life – live on stage at Carnegie Hall on 31st January!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Zetra
Following supports to HEALTH, Creeper, SKYND and more, the British synth-rock duo Zetra will headline The Garage Attic on Friday 31st January!
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Bill Bryson’s Notes From a Small Island - CANCELLED
Bill Bryson's smash-hit memoir, Notes From a Small Island, comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow stage in an acclaimed adaptation, starring national treasure Les Dennis!
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Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
The new official Dolly Parton musical, Here You Come Again, returns to Glasgow in January, featuring all of her greatest hits, don't miss this rollicking and joyous new show!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
A Night of Live Music
Don't miss an evening of live music at Lanark Memorial Hall, presented and performed by students of Brian Reilly, young and old, in support of the newly formed Brian Reilly Foundation!
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Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters
Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters celebrates all the hits of Karen and Richard, they're a must-see for Carpenters fans and music lovers alike!
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The Dolly Show
West End star Kelly O'Brien performs the beloved hits of country legend Dolly Parton, brilliantly recreating the vitality and voice of the little lady from Tennessee, at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Roxette UK
Capturing the essence of the Swedish pop rock legends, Roxette UK are the ultimate tribute show, don't miss them live at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 25th January!
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Wine Down Wednesday
Enjoy a fun filled night in a busy and cosy pub located in the heart of Renfrew at Wine Down Wednesdays in Davidson's Bar!
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Dancing Through the Decades
Dance the night away with The Glynhill Hotel's resident DJ, who will take you on a journey through the decades!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Jesca Hoop
Don't miss California-born but Manchester-based singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop as she performs a solo show live at the Tolbooth Stirling on 25th January!
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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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Rockin the Trossachs
Join acclaimed Edinburgh band Liz Jones & Broken Windows, and some other cracking local artists, for Rockin the Trossachs on 31st January in the stunning Kinlochard Village Hall!
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Burns Birthday Bash
There is no better place to celebrate Burns than at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum! Join the team on Saturday 25th January for the Burns Birthday Bash!
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