Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in May 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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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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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!
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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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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.
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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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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!
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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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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!
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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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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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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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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh
Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!
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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.
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Mysteries: A Close-Up Magic Experience
Step into the magical world of Wonder & Co. - Scotland's only magic shop - and experience an intimate evening of extraordinary close-up magic!
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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!
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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!
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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!
READ MORECandlelight 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!
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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!
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Clara Mann
Clara Mann, a Franco-British indie-folk musician, plays The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 1st May!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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SCO 2024/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante
Stephanie Gonley teams up with SCO Principal Violist Max Mandel in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia concertante.
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Scottish Ballet: The Crucible
Scottish Ballet return to the Festival Theatre in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!
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The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips perform Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Live in concert at the Usher Hall on Thursday 1st May!
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The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret
Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.
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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!
READ MORECandlelight 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!
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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!
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Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
Discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at Ghillie Dhu under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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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!
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Heavy Weather
Heavy Weather, one of Scotland’s most promising new bands, headline The Mash House on Friday 2nd May!
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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'!
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In Other Words
Matthew Seager's award winning drama, In Other Words, is coming to the Studio Theatre Edinburgh on 2nd & 3rd May!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
READ MORECandlelight 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!
READ MORECandlelight 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!
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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!
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Dean Johnson
Dean Johnston is on a Europe & UK tour in 2025 and brings it to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!
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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.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Leveret
Leveret, a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians, return to The Traverse at part of Edinburgh Tradfest!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio
Discover a dazzling play of sounds during this concert by the Hartwin Trio as part of Tradfest!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Beth Malcolm
Glasgow-based folk sensation Beth Malcolm plays the Traverse Theatre on Wednesday 7th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!
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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!
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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!
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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'!
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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!
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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!
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Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill
Award winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns the Institut Francais on 8th & 9th May to celebrate European Day!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Clown Extravaganza
Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea in the Cinema Room at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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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.
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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.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Kathleen Macinnes
Enjoy a super special gig from Kathleen Macinnes, one of Scotland’s national treasures, as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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DnB Allstars X Woodland Dance Project
Don't miss this unique outdoor 30HZ experience at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!
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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!
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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.
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Festhailes Music Festival 2025
Newhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 10th May!
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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.
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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!
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Mr Worldwide Party - A Pitbull Rave
Get ready for to celebrate life, Pitbull style at La Belle Angele on Saturday 10th May!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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’!
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Failure Project
Following her critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival, BAFTA nominee Yolanda Mercy returns with her bold new show, Failure Project.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Barrowland Ballet: Wee Man
Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning choreographer, Natasha Gilmore. Catch it at The Studio Edinburgh on 16th & 17th May!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Sam Amidon
Don't miss Vermont singer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon live at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 16th May!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Capercaillie
Capercaillie bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Saturday 17th May!
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Francis Rossi
Enjoy an evening with Francis Rossi, performing songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more, at The Queen's Hall in May!
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Illegally Blondie
Don't miss Illegally Blondie, a Blondie Tribute Band, at Dreadnoughtrock Bathgate on Saturday 17th May!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Gizmo Varillas
Gizmo Varillas, a UK based Spanish singer songwriter, plays Summerhall Edinburgh on Sunday 18th May!
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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!
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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!
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Spell Songs
Don't miss a rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs at the Usher Hall on Sunday 18th May!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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The Rheingans Sisters
The Rheingans Sisters, Rowan and Anna, return to the Traverse Theatre on Monday 19th May!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Karl Porter
Viral sensation Karl Porter comes to Scotland in September, don't miss him live at The Stand Edinburgh on 21st May!
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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!
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Sirens Of Lesbos
Don't miss Swiss outfit Sirens Of Lesbos when they play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 21st May!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
READ MORECandlelight 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!
READ MORECandlelight 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'!
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Crash Test Dummies
Legendary Canadian band, Crash Test Dummies, return to Edinburgh on Friday 23rd May for a show at La Belle Angele!
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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!
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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!
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Rosalie Cunningham
Rosalie Cunningham is on a UK tour in 2025 including a date at The Hive Nightclub on the 23rd May!
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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!
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Singaporean Supper Night
New for 2025! Ruzita returns after the sell-out Malaysian Supper Night to bring you authentic Singaporean cuisine!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Disco For Grown Ups
Disco For Grown Ups, a 70s, 80s and 90s disco party, heads to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 24th May!
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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!
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McFleetwood
Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they perform live at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 24th May!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Lauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. Catch her live at Monkey Barrel on Sunday 25th May with Big Girl Pants!
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The Big Comedy Roadshow with Jayde Adams
Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Dust off your air guitars for The Ultimate Classic Rock Show, an evening of the very best Classic Rock anthems from legends past and present at the Festival Theatre!
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We Love It: Family-Friendly Tribute Festival
Join us at the Royal Highland Centre on Sunday 25th May for an unforgettable day of music, food and family fun at: We Love It: Family-Friendly Music Festival!
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Andrew Cushin
Singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin has announced a gig at Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 26th May as part of his 'Love Is For Everyone' Tour!
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Diona Doherty: GET YOUR PINK BACK!
Catch this new stand up show from Diona Doherty, filled with hilariously relatable anecdotes and whole lot of brutal honesty, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 27th May!
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Elkie Brooks – Farewell Tour
Elkie Brooks celebrates her illustrious award winning career in music with the Long Farewell Tour which will see her perform at the The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 27th May!
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Morgan Jay
Musician and comedian Morgan Jay brings his unique brand of performance art and comedy to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May!
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Ellen Beth Abdi
Catch Ellen Beth Abdi, a fearless and boundary-pushing artist, seamlessly blending analogue and digital sounds, at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 29 May!
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Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow has announce a brand new solo tour for 2025, he'll bring The Songbook Tour, a huge celebration of his illustrious four-decade-spanning career, to Edinburgh's Usher Hall in May!
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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow
Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Festival Theatre!
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Women In Rock
Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at the Corn Exchange Haddington and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!
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Lunar Vacation
Lunar Vacation are on a UK tour in 2025 and stop off at The Mash House, Edinburgh on Friday 30th May!
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Rock Femmes Fatales - A Tribute to Female-Fronted Rock Music
Rock Femmes Fatales celebrates the brilliance of female-fronted rock artists through the ages and play The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 30th May!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Young American violinist Randall Goosby, the RSNO's Artist in Residence, will perform Mendelssohn's magical Violin Concerto at the Usher Hall on Friday 30th May!
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Scottish Opera - Trial by Jury
With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing!
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Women In Rock
Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Reconnect Regal Theatre and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!
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Everyone Says Hi
With members from Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, The Dead 60s and Howling Bells this is a super group not to be missed live! Catch Everyone Says Hi at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 31st May!
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Forth 50 - Live! - CANCELLED
Forth 1 is celebrating it's first 50 years with an incredible live gig at The Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 31st May!
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Frigg, Marvara, Me Lost Me
This event at the Usher Hall is part of a new captivating series of folk and traditional music, curated by award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis.
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Hellbent Forever - The Definitive Judas Priest Tribute
Hellbent Forever, the definitive Judas Priest tribute, play Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 31st May!
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Miki Berenyi Trio
The Miki Berenyi Trio are on a UK tour in 2025 with a date at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 31st May!
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Robbie Williams
The 'Robbie Williams Live 2025' tour will open in Edinburgh at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 31st May!
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Rock Choir Live!
Experience a spectacular concert of uplifting, feel-good, pop, rock and chart songs performed by award-winning national phenomenon Rock Choir, the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK.
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The Mountaintop
It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.
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The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Star Harmoneez MTS presents: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition at the Howden Park Centre on 31st May & 1st June!
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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:
Bronx Band Live At Monteiths
The Bronx Band, one of the Southside's most popular bands will be playing live at Monteiths with a set covering classic rock tunes, all time favourites & modern hits!
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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The Glasgow Piano Man
An evening of live music and great food when The Glasgow Piano Man tribute returns to Mr MacGregor's on Friday 30th May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at The Byre Theatre St Andrews in his first national tour!
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Bearfoot Comedy
Bearfoot Comedy Club presents an extravaganza of stand up comedy on the 1st Saturday of every month at at The King's Live Lounge, Kirkcaldy.
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Stuart Michael: The Psychic Medium
Direct from London’s West End, enjoy a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship from Stuart Michael: The Psychic Medium on 7th May at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!
READ MORENights Out Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
ABBA Party Night
Stunningly authentic costumes and great audience interaction have firmly established this show as Scotland's number one live ABBA Party!
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Jarrod Dickenson
Jarrod Dickenson will bring his own particular brand of soulful Americana to The Rum Shack on Wednesday 21st May!
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To The Bone
Presented by Teen Warfare: a night of Punk at Nice N Sleazy with Go Down Fighting, Reefer Madness, Useless Cowboy and Gaslight.
READ MORENights Out Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
La Dolce Vita Swing Collective
La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will keep your toes a tappin' and your hearts a dancin' as they bring bring the timeless appeal of the Rat Pack sound to East Kilbride Arts Centre!
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JJ Gilmour
Don't miss your chance to see internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ 'Jinky' Gilmour live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 10th May!
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The Therapy Room Comedy Night
The Therapy Room Comedy Night is returning to Airdrie Town Hall! Catch Mark Nelson, John Scott, Stephen Halkett and Patrick Rolink live on Saturday 3rd May!
READ MORENights 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:
Karen Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Greenock Town Hall on Saturday 10th May!
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Kate Young
Don't miss Kate Young, one Scotland's most innovative composers and musicians, live at Paisley Arts Centre on Sunday 25th May!
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Francie & Josie: It’s A Stoater
Scottish pantomime & variety stars Liam Dolan & Johnny Mac are back with a brand-new show, don't miss Francie & Josie: It's A Stoater at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 26th May!
READ MORENights Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Dogs Dinner
The fantastic Dogs Dinner return to the Dunblane Centre on Sunday 10th May for a fun-filled evening of live music and dancing!
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Day at the Dobbie
We are back at the wonderful Dobbie Hall on 24th May for an all dayer of live music celebrating 10 years since the first Shuffle Down!
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The Naked Neds
Hot off the heels of their sold-out 2024 tour, The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev!
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Ayrshire Hospice Homecoming Ball
Join the Ayrshire Hospice for a fantastic evening of dinner and dancing at the prestigious Trump Turnberry Resort on Saturday 3rd May!
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