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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 03 May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 17th May 2025

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

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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 ‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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:

Bearfoot Comedy

Bearfoot Comedy

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 1st November 2025

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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A Beautiful Noise: the Orchestral Edition

A Beautiful Noise: the Orchestral Edition

3rd May 2025

Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of 'It’s A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Tribute' commemorating a decade of stellar performances!

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Langtoun Jazz presents Tenement Jazz Band

Langtoun Jazz presents Tenement Jazz Band

3rd May 2025

The Tenement Jazz Band will bring Langtoun Jazz Spring Concert season to a fun-packed close on Saturday 3rd 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:

Mods May Day

Mods May Day

3rd May 2025

Glasgow's very own Target Street and the electrifying Square Go's will take the stage at The Ferry for MODS May Day!

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Studio3 Season: Alright Sunshine

Studio3 Season: Alright Sunshine

26th April 2025 - 17th May 2025

Part of the Tron Theatre's Studio3 Season, Alright Sunshine explores gender, power, and the politics of public space.

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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow

Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow

30th April 2025 - 17th May 2025

Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

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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:

When We Were Young

When We Were Young

3rd May 2025

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Lanternhouse on Saturday 3rd May!

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Sing-Along Wicked

Sing-Along Wicked

3rd May 2025

It's time to try the high notes of Defying Gravity for yourself! Get your witches together for two special sing-along screenings of Wicked at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60’s Show

3rd May 2025

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 3rd May!

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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:

Hello, Dolly!

Hello, Dolly!

30th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group are proud to present their latest production of the classic musical Hello, Dolly! at Johnstone Town Hall from Wednesday 30th April!

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Beyond Madness

Beyond Madness

3rd May 2025

Beyond Madness are a 6 piece live Madness and Ska tribute band, don't miss them live when they return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 3rd May!

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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:

Iain McMurtie Live @ The Crook Bar

Iain McMurtie Live @ The Crook Bar

22nd February 2025 - 22nd May 2025

Join us for a evening of live music with local musician Iain McMurtie, playing all the classic bar tunes you can sing along to!

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The Signatures – Northern Soul Live

The Signatures – Northern Soul Live

3rd May 2025

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of classic Northern Soul on 3rd May, brought to life with unmatched energy and style by with The Signatures!

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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

27th January 2025 - 8th December 2025

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!

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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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