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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in January 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Syrian Supper Club

Selected dates between 18th April 2024 - 23rd January 2025

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

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Tea and Tarot

Selected dates between 8th August 2024 - 13th March 2025

Join this open group at The Salisbury Centre to explore the amazing symbolism of the Tarot, and the many ways in which the cards can support our wellbeing!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Selected dates between 24th August 2024 - 25th July 2025

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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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

5th September 2024 - 27th July 2025

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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The Best of Scottish Comedy

Selected dates between 12th September 2024 - 30th January 2025

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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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 31st May 2025

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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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Selected dates between 26th October 2024 - 27th June 2025

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

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Castle Of Light

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!

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Treasure Island

30th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!

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A Christmas Carol - Panto in Musselburgh

18th December 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.

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The Best of Scottish Comedy - Hogmanay Specials

27th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand's flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns for Hogmanay!

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Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2024 - 31st January 2025

Ring in the New Year with elegance and excitement at the Norton House Hogmanay Ball.

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First Footin’

1st January 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

First Footin’ returns on New Year’s Day with a packed programme of FREE live music and performance taking place in city centre attractions, pubs and venues across both the Old & New Town areas.

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SCO 2024/25: New Year Gala

1st January 2025

Celebrate the New Year in style with musical glitz and glamour – from both sides of the Atlantic with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!

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Legends of American Country

4th January 2025

Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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The Drifters

4th January 2025

The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at the Usher Hall on 4th January!

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Jive Talkin’

5th January 2025

Jive Talkin are not simply another Bee Gees Tribute Band, they are THE very best Bee Gees Tribute Band. Catch them when they come to the Usher Hall on 5th January!

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RSNO: A Viennese Gala

5th January 2025

Scotland's National Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Derrick Morgan will sweep you off your feet with favourites including Radetzky March and On The Beautiful Blue Danube.

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Bat Out Of Hell

6th January 2025 - 11th January 2025

Get ready to witness Bat Out of Hell: The Musical as it explodes back onto the stage in a spectacle that promises to be nothing short of legendary!

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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 3rd March 2025

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

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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker

8th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

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The Legends of American Country Show

9th January 2025

Europe's No 1 Hot County TVs award winning Country music show, "The Legends of American Country" come to the Howden Park Centre for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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The Rolling Stones Story

11th January 2025

The Rolling Stones Story promises you an unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack Flash back in time. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but we like it!

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Them & Us

11th January 2025

Celebrate the music of PINK FLOYD and FLEETWOOD MAC all wrapped into one great live show at Dreadnought Rock on 11th January!

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

16th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking Jamie is presented to you by Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts in January!

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SCO 2024/25: Sibelius Violin Concerto

16th January 2025

SCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen directs the fiery Sibelius Violin Concerto, alongside the coolly elegant Sixth Symphony.

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Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet

16th January 2025

From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.

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Pagan Fest

17th January 2025

One of the most successful tours of the pagan and folk metal scene, don’t miss this huge line-up featuring Alestorm, Ensiferum, TÝR, Heidevolk and Elvenking!

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The Style Councillors

17th January 2025

The Style Councillors, the world's one and only tribute to The Style Council, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Shout To The Top' live at La Belle Angele on Friday 17th January.

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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

17th January 2025

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

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Murder: Staged

18th January 2025

Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour, Cheish Merryweather will bring Murder: Staged to the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th January!

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The Fabulous Thunderbirds

18th January 2025

Quintessential American Blues band 'The Fabulous Thunderbirds' are on a UK tour in January with a date at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Saturday the 18th!

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The Merchant Of Venice

18th January 2025 - 15th February 2025

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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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

18th January 2025

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.

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The Rocky Horror Show

20th January 2025 - 25th January 2025

Australian superstar Jason Donovan comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour!

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Marcel Lucont’s Whine List

21st January 2025

The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman returns with his acclaimed interactive show, in which he serves up a unique Whine List from the audience’s past woes and misdemeanours.

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The Story of Swing

21st January 2025

The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.

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Du Blonde

22nd January 2025

Du Blonde will support their new album 'Sniff More Gritty' with tour of the UK in January including a night at The Mash House on Wednesday 22nd!

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Mary Poppins

22nd January 2025 - 15th February 2025

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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The Classic Rock Show

22nd January 2025

The Classic Rock Show is back in the UK in 2025, once again celebrating the very best of Classic Rock, and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Wednesday 22nd January!

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Antarctic Monkeys

24th January 2025

Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they return to play the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 24th January!

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From The Jam - Setting Sons 45th Anniversary Tour

24th January 2025

From the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Jam's fourth studio album 'Setting Sons', don't miss them live at The Queen's Hall on Friday 24th January!

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Pygmy Twylyte - Frank Zappa Tribute

25th January 2025

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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Robyn Stapleton - Songs of Robert Burns

25th January 2025

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

25th January 2025

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 Legends of American Country Show

26th January 2025

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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Pretty Vacant

28th January 2025

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

28th January 2025

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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Ken Cheng: The Big Brain Show for People with 3,000 IQ

29th January 2025

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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SCO 2024/25: Ad Absurdum

30th January 2025

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

30th January 2025

Catch British indie outfit The Rifles when they play The Caves, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th January!

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Shen Yun

31st January 2025 - 1st February 2025

Join us at Edinburgh Playhouse for a night filled with beauty, wisdom, courage, and hope. Witness Heaven's beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun - live!

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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:

The Legends of American Country Show

The Legends of American Country Show

8th January 2025

Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Eastwood Park Theatre for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 30th December 2025

Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!

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Nights Out Events in Fife

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

An Evening With Rangers Legends

An Evening With Rangers Legends

31st January 2025

Enjoy an evening with Rangers Legends Mark Hateley, Terry Butcher & Ian Durrant and host Graham Roberts at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Friday 31st January!

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Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco

Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco

18th January 2025

Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's when Lost In Music take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!

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Paula O’Brien Psychic Medium

Paula O’Brien Psychic Medium

31st January 2025

Join Paula O’Brien at the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 31st January as she celebrates her 11th year of touring!

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Nights Out Events in Glasgow

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

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

26th January 2025

The critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 26th January... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

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The Meffs

The Meffs

23rd January 2025

The Meffs are purveyors of frantic punk and an absolute must-see live sensation, don't miss them when they headline The Garage Glasgow on Thursday 23rd January!

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Oysterband

Oysterband

17th January 2025

Oysterband will bring their A Long Long Goodbye tour to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket on Friday 17th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!

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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire

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

Music In Lanark

Music In Lanark

Selected dates between 5th October 2024 - 1st May 2025

Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2024/25 concert series featuring nine concerts held between October and May!

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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim

Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 22nd February 2025

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Airdrie Town Hall as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

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GM Live - The Ultimate Tribute to George Michael

GM Live - The Ultimate Tribute to George Michael

23rd January 2025

This joyous new show celebrates the music of one of the most iconic and best singer songwriters of all time, the incredible George Michael!

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Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Chemical Dance vs Daft Punk Laser Show

Chemical Dance vs Daft Punk Laser Show

11th January 2025

Chemical Dance, The ultimate tribute to The Chemical Brothers, will be joined by special guests Daft Punk Laser Show for a massive dance party at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 11th Jaunary!

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Roxette UK

Roxette UK

25th January 2025

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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Dave Finnegan’s Commitments

Dave Finnegan’s Commitments

18th January 2025

'Mickah Wallace' from legendary film The Commitments continues to spread the gospel of soul, taking up where the iconic movie left off, catch Dave Finnegan and his band live at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

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

The Legends of America Country Show

The Legends of America Country Show

24th January 2025

The Legends of American Country returns to The Albert Halls for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Connor Burns - 1994

Connor Burns - 1994

30th January 2025

From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at the Tolbooth Stirling!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Escape The Past
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Wonder & Co
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Hilton Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow
Great Run Company
Kevin Quantum
ACME Comic Con
Makers Market The Lothians
Rabbies
ATG

Popular Events

Dance Scottish! Dance Classes for Children (P1+) on Saturday mornings
The RSCDS Edinburgh young dancers classes offer children the chance to enjoy Scottish country dancing and ceilidh music in a fun environment. Book a free trial now!
Cabaret and Cocktails
Come to the Cabaret & Cocktails, old chums, and join Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival for our final event of the weekend at Morningside United Church!
The Darkness
Legends of rock, The Darkness will be hitting the road in 2025 with their largest headline tour of the UK in years, don't miss them at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 18th March!
Oktoberfest 2024
We are bringing back our renowned Oktoberfest celebrations to Brewhemia, Scotland’s Only Beer Palace!
Drawn to Rocks Art Workshop
The Scottish Geology Trust invites you to explore rocks from both creative and scientific points of view with the guidance of science artist Vojta Hýbl at this Workshop on 24th September!

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall