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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

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

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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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief

Selected dates between 31st October 2024 - 31st July 2025

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

2nd January 2025 - 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 night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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The Big Show

Selected dates between 3rd January 2025 - 27th July 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 5th July 2025

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

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Free For All

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 15th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 8th November 2025

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

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Rockstar Karaoke

Selected dates between 13th January 2025 - 30th June 2025

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

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 24th June 2025

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

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Spandex Comedy

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 16th January 2025 - 5th June 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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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 4th July 2025

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

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 4th July 2025

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

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Red Raw

Selected dates between 20th January 2025 - 7th July 2025

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

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 23rd August 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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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 23rd August 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

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

Selected dates between 11th February 2025 - 25th June 2025

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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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 16th December 2025

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

Selected dates between 19th February 2025 - 23rd July 2025

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

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 31st July 2025

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

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

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

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Campfire Improv

Selected dates between 3rd March 2025 - 7th July 2025

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

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

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

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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 29th December 2025

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

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Klub Kabaret: All That Jazz

Selected dates between 28th March 2025 - 2nd May 2025

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

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 9th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

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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Ghosts of the Banshee

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 19th July 2025

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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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 11th April 2025 - 21st June 2025

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

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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 19th July 2025

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!

25th April 2025 - 14th June 2025

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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Mysteries: A Close-Up Magic Experience

Selected dates between 25th April 2025 - 30th May 2025

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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SI-FAN Film Festival: Edinburgh

28th April 2025 - 4th May 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

SI-FAN Film Festival returns to Edinburgh from 28th April to 4th May bringing the most exciting genre feature and short films on the film festival circuit to Scottish audiences.

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Incognito

29th April 2025 - 2nd May 2025

Three interwoven stories exploring the nature of identity and how we are defined by what we remember, Incognito is an exhilarating exploration of what it means to be human.

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Al Brown and the Bluelighters at the First Thursday Blues Club

1st May 2025

The First Thursday Blues Club is pleased to welcome the outrageously talented Al Brown and the Bluelighters on 1st May!

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

1st May 2025

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!

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

1st May 2025 - 2nd May 2025

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)

1st May 2025 - 2nd May 2025

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

1st May 2025

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

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India Song + Q&A

1st May 2025

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’

1st May 2025

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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Loud Poets Showcase

1st May 2025

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Thursday 1st May with Inga Dale, Sarah Grant, Bradley Taylor & Stephen Watt!

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Marc Jennings: Marc’sism

1st May 2025

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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Mella Dee @ Bongo Club

1st May 2025

Get ready Edinburgh, the dancefloor is about to ignite as Mella Dee rolls into The Bongo Club for a night of high-energy, full-throttle club action on Thursday 1st May!

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SCO 2024/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante

1st May 2025

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

1st May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

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

1st May 2025

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

1st May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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!

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

2nd May 2025

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

Selected dates between 2nd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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

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Edinburgh Tradfest: MAIK

2nd May 2025

Jamie Cook and Kirsty Law have joined forces to bring some of their most beloved songs together as brand new folk duo MAIK. Catch them at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of Tradfest!

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Galactic Carnival Edinburgh

2nd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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)

2nd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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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Three Nights of CALM - Tom Walker & Nina Nesbitt

2nd May 2025

Enjoy an intimate night of music from Tom Walker & Nina Nesbitt at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on Friday 2nd May in aid of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

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

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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!

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Candlelight Double Bill - Goldberg Variations and Opera by Candlelight

3rd May 2025

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

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Candlelight Double Bill - Night at the Opera and Four Seasons

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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: A Necklace of Stories from the Highlands & Islands

3rd May 2025

With story, music and imagery, storytellers Bea Ferguson and Heather Yule explore the captivating tales of these lands, and the people and strange creatures who dwelt there.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Divergence

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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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Nati.

3rd May 2025

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

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

3rd May 2025

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 Artstation42 Live

3rd May 2025

Join students of creative Edinburgh music school The Artstation42 for their annual showcase on Saturday 3rd May!

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The Eves

3rd May 2025

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

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The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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: Dowally + Philippe Boudot: Ici et Là-Bas

4th May 2025

Don't miss cinematic-folk duo Dowally and innovative French drummer Philippe Boudot as they celebrate the release of their album Ici et Là-Bas, recorded last year in Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio

4th May 2025

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

4th May 2025

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

4th May 2025

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

4th May 2025

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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Mamma Mia Sing-along

4th May 2025

Get ready to dance and sing along this May Bank Holiday weekend at Brewhemia’s Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long!

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Michael Cera Palin

4th May 2025

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

4th May 2025

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

5th May 2025

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.

5th May 2025

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

5th May 2025

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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Lach Live: A Night of Songs & Stories by Antifolk’s Founder

5th May 2025

Don't miss a free recital by Lach, songwriting founder of the Antifolk scene, in the intimate setting of The Waverley Bar on Monday 5th May!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid

6th May 2025

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: Stories and Songs in the North-East Bothy Tradition

6th May 2025

Join ballad singer Allan Taylor, fiddler Karin Paterson and storytellers Phyll McBain and Jackie Ross for a ceilidh of land, laughter and a hearty dollop of Doric!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Hot Seats

6th May 2025

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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Liam Withnail: Work in Progress

6th May 2025

Catch a new work in progress from Liam Withnail, one of the best reviewed stand ups of 2023, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 6th May!

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Marise Gaughan: Work In Progress

6th May 2025

Catch this work in progress show from Marise Gaughan at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 6th May!

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

6th May 2025

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

7th May 2025

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

7th May 2025

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

7th May 2025

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: Let Them Be Heard: Sangstream Scots Folk Choir

7th May 2025

Sangstream, the a cappella Scots folk choir now in its 28th year, led by the renowned Corrina Hewat, is excited to perform their rich choice of songs as part of Tradfest.

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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Travelling Janes

7th May 2025

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

7th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

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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LIFE

7th May 2025

LIFE is set in a drawing class. Audiences are gently invited to draw or doodle during the show, or watch the story emerge. Pencil and paper are provided.

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Bedroom Farce

8th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

The Edinburgh Makars bring Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy 'Bedroom Farce' to Church Hill Theatre from 8th to 10th May!

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China Crisis

8th May 2025

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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CVC

8th May 2025

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

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Ellie Beaton

8th May 2025

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: Hearth Fire Sessions

8th May 2025

Welcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Seckou Keita

8th May 2025

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

8th May 2025 - 9th May 2025

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

8th May 2025

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)

8th May 2025
Edinburgh New Town

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

8th May 2025

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

8th May 2025

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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The Rooks

8th May 2025

The Rooks are a five-piece rock outfit from Glasgow, with a distinctively anthemic sound that is built to release crowds into aggravated euphoria, catch them live at Sneaky Pete's on 8th May!

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Clown Extravaganza

Selected dates between 9th May 2025 - 18th July 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Legend of the Anonymous Poet (Or a 20th Century Barbarian Account)

9th May 2025

This special live performance from filmmaker/storytellers Nadir Bouhmouch and Soumeya Ait Ahmed combines film, lecture and storytelling!

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Fireside Stories: Herbal Histories

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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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The Portobello Comedy Night

9th May 2025

Headlining the final Portobello Comedy Night before the summer break is the brilliant Mike Capozzola!

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waverley.

9th May 2025

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

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Counterfeit 70s Show

10th May 2025

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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Crooners

10th May 2025

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

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DnB Allstars X Woodland Dance Project

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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

10th May 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

10th May 2025

“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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MacFloyd

10th May 2025

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

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Maxim Emelyanychev plays Mozart

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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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Spring Swing

10th May 2025

Enjoy an evening of swinging jazz with vocalist Marjory Morrow and All-Star Trio: Brian Kellock, Roy Percy and Ross Milligan on Saturday 10th May at Wellsprings!

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Straighten Out - Stranglers Tribute

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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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The Poet and the Moon: Lorca’s Flamenco Soul

10th May 2025

TuFlamenco presents a tribute to Federico García Lorca, Spain’s most iconic poet, through Flamenco’s rhythm, dance, and poetry at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Saturday 10th May.

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Woodland Dance Project

10th May 2025

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

11th May 2025

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

11th May 2025

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

11th May 2025

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

11th May 2025

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

11th May 2025

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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Remembering Douglas

11th May 2025

Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a celebration of independent film in Scotland through the lens of celebrated filmmaker Douglas Eadie!

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Jack Dee: Small World

11th May 2025

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

11th May 2025

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

12th May 2025

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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Tramhaus

12th May 2025

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

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KELI

13th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

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

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Tummy Monster

13th May 2025

Tummy Monster, a surreal, darkly comic psychological thriller, is on a UK tour and is screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th May, followed by a Q&A.

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Pixies

14th May 2025

American alternative rock band Pixies return to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Wednesday 14th May!

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Quiz

14th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

James Graham’s thrilling play combines the tension of a courtroom with the energy of a game show as a winning contestant on Britain’s Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? stands trial for cheating.

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Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble

14th May 2025

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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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh

15th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre in May!

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Failure Project

15th May 2025 - 16th May 2025

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

15th May 2025

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

15th May 2025

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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Karen Dunbar

15th May 2025

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

15th May 2025

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

15th May 2025

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

15th May 2025

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

15th May 2025

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

16th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

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

16th May 2025

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

16th May 2025

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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Falastin Film Festival: Inside the TV Box, I Found the True Story of the People of Palestine

16th May 2025

Born in exile, Ahmed Saleh knew Palestine only through a TV screen, then he crossed the threshold; moving to Palestine for university, he arrived just as the second intifada erupted.

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Foo Fighters GB

16th May 2025

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

16th May 2025

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

16th May 2025

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

16th May 2025

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

17th May 2025

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

17th May 2025

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

17th May 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

17th May 2025

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

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Connor Burns: New stuff (WIP)

17th May 2025

Join Connor Burns at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 17th May, for a loose, fun hour of new jokes and shouty ranting while he gets his new show “Gallus” into shape!

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Falastin Film Festival: Longing for Palestine

17th May 2025

A cinematic exploration on borders, the physical, emotional, material & immaterial; those that dictate movement and return, or lack thereof, for Palestinians universally.

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Falastin Film Festival: Performing Archaeology

17th May 2025

Performing Archaeology is a screening of four short films that delve into the manipulation of archaeological heritage and erasure of folkloric traditions by the occupying zionist entity.

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Francis Rossi

17th May 2025

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

17th May 2025

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

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Laldie Ceilidh featuring Rerr Terr Ceilidh Band

17th May 2025

A Laldie Ceilidh is at the heart of a great Saturday night and this month we're dancing with live music from Rerr Terr Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on 17th May!

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Peter Cat

17th May 2025

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

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

17th May 2025

Rewind 'DAY PARTY' is back on May 17th after a sell out debut last month, Who's up for another one?

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Seafret

17th May 2025

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

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Seraphic Eyes

17th May 2025

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

17th May 2025

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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Colinton Orchestra Spring Concert

18th May 2025

Join Colinton Orchestra for their Spring Concert at Polwarth Parish Church on Sunday 18th May!

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Country Hits Live

18th May 2025

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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Falastin Film Festival: From Yemen to Palestine

18th May 2025

Join Falastin Film Festival on 18th May for a musical concert by renowned composer and Oud virtuoso Saied Silbak and singer Intibint!

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Gizmo Varillas

18th May 2025

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

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Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time

18th May 2025

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)

18th May 2025

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

18th May 2025

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

18th May 2025

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)

18th May 2025

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

19th May 2025

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

19th May 2025

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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Tales of the City: Part of Edinburgh 900

19th May 2025

Join Penpal Productions at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for this series of short pieces exploring what the city means to these diverse voices.

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The Rheingans Sisters

19th May 2025

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

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Blinded By The Light

20th May 2025 - 21st May 2025

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

20th May 2025

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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Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me

20th May 2025

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

20th May 2025

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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Sex Mask + Bandit

20th May 2025

Sex Mask and Bandit are on a co-headline UK tour and play Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 20th May!

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The Music of Hans Zimmer & others

20th May 2025

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

21st May 2025

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

21st May 2025

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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Basht.

21st May 2025

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

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Karl Porter

21st May 2025

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

21st May 2025 - 24th May 2025

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

21st May 2025

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

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WITCH

21st May 2025

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

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Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime

22nd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

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

22nd May 2025

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

22nd May 2025

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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Ballet BC

23rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

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

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Bothan Dhùn Èideann

23rd May 2025

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

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Campfire Country Music Festival

23rd May 2025

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!

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Candlelight Double Bill - Einaudi's Piano and Four Seasons

23rd May 2025

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!

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

23rd May 2025

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

23rd May 2025

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

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Gin Annie

23rd May 2025

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

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Piano Concertos by Candlelight Series - Rachmaninoff 2

23rd May 2025

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

23rd May 2025

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

23rd May 2025

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

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Rose Room in Queensferry

23rd May 2025

Voted ‘Best Band’ twice at the Scottish Jazz Awards, Rose Room are Scotland’s leading ensemble influenced by the Gypsy Jazz genre. Don't miss them at Rosebery Hall on Friday 23rd May!

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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 12th September 2025
South Queensferry

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

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 19th September 2025

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

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Staatseinde, Soft Riot, Forever Alient

23rd May 2025

Possession Records in collaboration with TH3 ST3P present Staatseinde, Soft Riot and Forever Alient at Home Bar on Friday 23rd May!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

23rd May 2025

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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ABBA Duo Tribute Night

24th May 2025

Join us at Murrayfield Hotel on Saturday 24th May for a show-stopping tribute night that will have you singing and dancing all night long!

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Ant Middleton - Military Mindset

24th May 2025

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

24th May 2025
Edinburgh West

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

24th May 2025

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

24th May 2025

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

24th May 2025

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 - CANCELLED

24th May 2025

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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Rob Deering: Time Machine

24th May 2025

Erstwhile Fringe favourite and sometime local resident Rob Deering returns to Edinburgh on 24th May with his new show Time Machine!

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Swiftogeddon

24th May 2025

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

24th May 2025

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

24th May 2025

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

24th May 2025

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

24th May 2025

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

25th May 2025

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

25th May 2025

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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Tablao Flamenco by Tu Flamenco

25th May 2025

Tu Flamenco proudly returns with its acclaimed traditional flamenco show, Tablao, at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 25th May!

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The Big Comedy Roadshow with Jayde Adams

25th May 2025

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

25th May 2025

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

25th May 2025

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

26th May 2025

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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creative soundLAB: Clanimation Animation Collaboration

26th May 2025
Edinburgh West

opera agency is delighted to announce we are collaborating with 'Clanimation' for our creative soundLAB May 2025 event.

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Kalandra

26th May 2025

Kalandra, a band with roots in melancholic Nordic folk and gritty guitars, bring their UK and Europe tour to The Caves Edinburgh on 26th May!

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Diona Doherty: GET YOUR PINK BACK!

27th May 2025

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

27th May 2025

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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Humour

27th May 2025

Glasgow post-punk group Humour have announced a headline show at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 27th May!

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Wet Leg

27th May 2025

Isle of Wight's indie rock group Wet Leg bring their 2025 tour, in support of their upcoming album Moisturizer, to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 27th May!

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Morgan Jay

28th May 2025 - 29th May 2025

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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Soft Loft

28th May 2025

Swiss collective Soft Loft play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Wednesday 28th May!

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Ellen Beth Abdi

29th May 2025

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

29th May 2025

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

29th May 2025 - 7th June 2025

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

29th May 2025

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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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House

Selected dates between 30th May 2025 - 26th July 2025

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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Guid Crack: Tales of Wonder, Mystery and Imagination

30th May 2025

Join guest storyteller Kate Walker for another session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on Friday 30th May!

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Lunar Vacation

30th May 2025

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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Mixed Signals

30th May 2025

Mixed Signals will be playing their first-ever Edinburgh show at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday, 30th May!

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Rock Femmes Fatales - A Tribute to Female-Fronted Rock Music

30th May 2025

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

30th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 30th May 2025 - 6th June 2025

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

30th May 2025

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

31st May 2025

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

31st May 2025

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

31st May 2025

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

31st May 2025

Hellbent Forever, the definitive Judas Priest tribute, play Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 31st May!

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Miki Berenyi Trio

31st May 2025

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

31st May 2025

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!

31st May 2025

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

31st May 2025 - 21st June 2025

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

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025

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:

Weekly Quiz Night

Weekly Quiz Night

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Get your trivia heads on and join The Redhurst Hotel in their bar on Wednesday evenings for their weekly Quiz Night!

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Just Beatles

Just Beatles

9th May 2025

You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles when they return to Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Friday 9th May!

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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

22nd May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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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:

Re-Take That

Re-Take That

2nd May 2025

Enjoy all of Take That’s Greatest Hits Live on Stage at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 2nd May!

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DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits

DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits

30th May 2025

DS:UK will be bringing the ultimate Dire Straits experience with all of those legacy songs that you want to hear at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Friday 30 May!

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Fools Gold Indie Clubnight

Fools Gold Indie Clubnight

2nd May 2025

Maracas at the ready as the Fools Gold Indie Clubnight returns to PJ Molloys on Friday 2nd May!

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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:

Sophie McCartney - One Foot in The Rave

Sophie McCartney - One Foot in The Rave

11th May 2025

Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie McCartney at the Old Fruitmarket as she embarks on life's next big chapter with sequins, snorty laughs, and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels!

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Accoustic Open Mic Hosted by Gerry Lyons

Accoustic Open Mic Hosted by Gerry Lyons

Selected dates between 3rd February 2025 - 1st December 2025

Join Gerry Lyons at Nice N Sleazy on the first Monday each month for the 'longest running open mic in the history of the universe'!

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Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 16th May 2025

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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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:

The Mungo Boys

The Mungo Boys

2nd May 2025

The Mungo Boys is a heart-warming, funny and poignant true story of six pals and their passion for music and dreaming big, don't miss it at East Kilbride Arts Centre on Friday 2nd May!

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Blinded By The Light

Blinded By The Light

17th May 2025

Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 17th May!

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The Springsteen Sessions

The Springsteen Sessions

15th May 2025

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions at Rutherglen Town Hall... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

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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:

Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me

Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me

2nd May 2025

Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black will bring her hit show, Politics Isn't for Me, to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 2nd May!

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Paul Gannon

Paul Gannon

3rd May 2025

Get ready for an electrifying night as Paul Gannon, one of the brightest rising stars in electronic dance music, takes over the decks at Lumins Bar on Saturday 3rd May!

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When We Were Young

When We Were Young

2nd May 2025

When We Were Young at Paisley Town Hall is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth.

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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:

Three Nights of CALM - Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson

Three Nights of CALM - Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson

6th May 2025

Enjoy an intimate night of music from Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson at Stirling's Albert Halls on Tuesday 6th May in aid of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

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Club 80’S

Club 80’S

30th May 2025

Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it comes to The Albert Halls, Stirling!

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Maud the Moth + Sevendeaths

Maud the Moth + Sevendeaths

17th May 2025

Don't miss Maud the Moth plus Sevendeaths at the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 17th May!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayrshire Hospice Homecoming Ball

Ayrshire Hospice Homecoming Ball

3rd May 2025

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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STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival

STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival

4th May 2025
Ayr

STREETrave returns to its spiritual home for another installment of STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival on Sunday 4th May!

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