Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 08 May 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Bedroom Farce
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
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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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief
Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Ellie Beaton
Enjoy an hour in the company of Ellie Beaton, this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner, at the Traverse Theatre on 8th May!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hearth Fire Sessions
Welcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Seckou Keita
Enjoy uplifting and contemplative music from Seckou Keita, a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians!
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Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill
Award winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns the Institut Francais on 8th & 9th May to celebrate European Day!
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Galactic Carnival Edinburgh
Get ready, Edinburgh! A brand-new, out-of-this-world experience is arriving this spring as Galactic Carnival Edinburgh makes its debut at West Side Plaza, Wester Hailes, from 2nd May to 25th May!
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Catch this amateur production of Jesus Christ Superstar from Southern Light when it comes to the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh in May!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Matt Price: Raging Bill
This is a very funny show about getting back up when life has hit you hard. Years later and having been through some ups and downs, Matt Price learns something about himself that you’ll not forget!
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!
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Paul Currie - Dada Dojpo (WIP)
Irish award winning cult comedian Paul Currie tries to make sense, of all the nonsense, of existence, using no sense!
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SCO 2024/25: Yeol Eum Son plays Beethoven
Yeol Eum Son makes a welcome return with Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, in a concert that reaches its climax with Haydn’s ‘Nelson’ Mass.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Deadlians
One of Ireland's best kept secrets, The Deadlians are a Dublin based band with a cult following playing folk songs, punk rock, psychedelic segues... catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on 8th May!
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The Roze Garden
Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!
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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:
Karen Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Eastwood Park Theatre on Thursday 8th May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, comes to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 8th and 9th May, celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!
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Old Time Sailors at Cambo
Back by popular demand, The Old Time Sailors return to Cambo with their family friendly evening of music, singing and dancing on Thursday 8th May!
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The Scottish Magician
Step in to the enchanting world of Cameron Young: The Scottish Magician at Rothes Halls on 8th May!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Dirt Birds: Girls World Tour
Ireland's Queens of Comedy Dirt Birds are back with their brand new 'Girls World' Tour, don't miss them live at The Glee Club Glasgow on Thursday 8th May!
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Studio3 Season: Fleg
Part of the Tron Theatre's Studio3 Season, Fleg is an absurdist comedy by Meghan Tyler exploring extreme loyalty and the romanticised notion of the Union.
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Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky
Legally Cheeky charts Abigoliah Schamaun's journey in a heart-warming tale of highs, lows, twists and turns as she recounts the year that shook her and her partner Tom to the core.
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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:
School of Rock
The Theatre School of Scotland is thrilled to present the electrifying musical 'School of Rock' at Beacon Arts Centre in May!
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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
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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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Screening & Roundtable
Join Creative Stirling on 8th May for a screening of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, followed by a discussion on feminist media with film and media experts.
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