Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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Top Banana
Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
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Spandex Comedy
Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Join renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a performance of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano at St Giles' Cathedral!
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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt
Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.
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The Ladyboys of Bangkok
The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to Edinburgh with a sensationally glamorous new show, a must-see new production for 2025 packed with fun filled comedy and outrageous cheekiness!
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The Sensational David Bowie Band
The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, returns to La Belle Angele on Friday 8th August!
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Still Marillion
StillMarillion pay tribute to Marillion when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Friday 15th August!
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Lindisfarne
Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 16th August!
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One Night In Nashville
One Night In Nashville, featuring Maria Jordan, the UK's one and only down-town Nashville and honky-tonk experience, is coming to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 16th August!
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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble
Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, lovingly & accurately recreated live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th & 18th August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Sam Fender
Sam Fender's People Watching tour is coming to the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Friday 22nd August, with special guest Olivia Dean as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2025!
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Antarctic Monkeys
Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they return to play the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd August!
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Capital Grunge
The Lost Dogs return to Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh's finest grass roots venue, with the best tribute to all things Grunge in the country.
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Edinburgh Psych Fest
Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!
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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:
Monteiths Bar Quiz Night
Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!
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Karaoke Sundays With Dino
Join Dino Martino and some of the best singers and entertainers in Barrhead at the Arthurlie Inns for Karaoke Sundays With Dino!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Saving All My Love For You
Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You – a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations at the Adam Smith Theatre!
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Cirque - the Greatest Show
Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family is coming to The Alhambra Theatre!
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Balgove Larder Night Market
The Balgove Night Market returns in 2025 and takes place on the first Tuesday of the month between May and September.
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Monday Night Improv
Monday Night Improv at the Stand Glasgow is a night out like you've never experienced! Award winning comedians and special guest stars make up hysterical comedy based entirely on your suggestions!
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Battlesnake
Genetically engineered cyborg seven-piece metal band Battlesnake travel from Australia for a high impact night at The Hug and Pint on Tuesday 12th August!
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The Classic Rock Show Featuring Shardlake
If you like your rock heavy, your guitars loud and your vocals spine-tingling then The Ferry's Classic Rock Show will be right up your street!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Ultimate Irish Hooley
Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Cumbernauld Theatre on Monday 4th August!
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The Ultimate Irish Hooley
Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 2nd August!
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Totally Tina!
Come shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 30th August!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Elvis By Candlelight
Featuring an incredible live band, epic backing vocalists and one of the UK's leading Elvis tributes, don’t be 'lonesome tonight' and book your tickets to Elvis By Candlelight at Coats Paisley!
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Wine Down Wednesday
Enjoy a fun filled night in a busy and cosy pub located in the heart of Renfrew at Wine Down Wednesdays in Davidson's Bar!
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The Keg Open Mic Night
From comedians to spoken word or jugglers to musicians The Keg Paisley can't wait for your to showcase your talent at their weekly Open Mic Night!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Mini Guns
Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns as they take the stage at The Riverside Inn, Callander!
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The Mini Guns
Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns as they take to the stage at Dalgair House Hotel, Callander!
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Hello Again, the Neil Diamond Songbook
Hello Again, the Neil Diamond Songbook is a must see and the only tribute show for fans of the original artist, catch it at The Albert Halls Stirling on Friday 22nd August!
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