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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in January 2025

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Syrian Supper Club

Selected dates between 18th April 2024 - 23rd January 2025

Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura!

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Tea and Tarot

Selected dates between 8th August 2024 - 13th March 2025

Join this open group at The Salisbury Centre to explore the amazing symbolism of the Tarot, and the many ways in which the cards can support our wellbeing!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Selected dates between 24th August 2024 - 25th July 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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The Best of Scottish Comedy

Selected dates between 12th September 2024 - 30th January 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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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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Christmas at Volcano Falls

6th November 2024 - 6th January 2025

Volcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!

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Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight: Spirited Away

Selected dates between 9th November 2024 - 25th January 2025

Come along to St Vincent's Chapel for an immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!

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Castle Of Light

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!

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Treasure Island

28th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!

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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

1st December 2024 - 7th January 2025

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Swamplesque

5th December 2024 - 4th January 2025

After taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!

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Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 4th January 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Are you ready to step into your daringness? Come on this night tour in the secret, dark alleys of old Edinburgh and listen to the tales of brave women in history!

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A Christmas Carol - Panto in Musselburgh

18th December 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.

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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 21st December 2024 - 15th March 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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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 21st December 2024 - 15th March 2025

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

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The Best of Scottish Comedy - Hogmanay Specials

27th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand's flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns for Hogmanay!

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Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2024 - 31st January 2025

Ring in the New Year with elegance and excitement at the Norton House Hogmanay Ball.

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Prestonfield Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2024 - 1st January 2025

Welcome in the New Year in traditional Prestonfield style with a Champagne reception, lavish four-course Hogmanay dinner and Celtic cabaret!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: First Footin’

1st January 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

First Footin’ returns on New Year’s Day with a packed programme of FREE live music and performance taking place in city centre attractions, pubs and venues across both the Old & New Town areas.

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SCO 2024/25: New Year Gala

1st January 2025

Celebrate the New Year in style with musical glitz and glamour – from both sides of the Atlantic with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!

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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 Edinburgh!

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Legends of American Country

4th January 2025

Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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The Silverman Fest All Day Psych Experience

4th January 2025

The Silverman Fest is a full day of some of the best Scottish based Alt.Rock, Stoner and Psych influenced bands all under one roof at Dreadnought Rock on 4th January!

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Jive Talkin’

5th January 2025

Jive Talkin are not simply another Bee Gees Tribute Band, they are THE very best Bee Gees Tribute Band. Catch them when they come to the Usher Hall on 5th January!

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RSNO: A Viennese Gala

5th January 2025

Scotland's National Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Derrick Morgan will sweep you off your feet with favourites including Radetzky March and On The Beautiful Blue Danube.

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Bat Out Of Hell

6th January 2025 - 11th January 2025

Get ready to witness Bat Out of Hell: The Musical as it explodes back onto the stage in a spectacle that promises to be nothing short of legendary!

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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 3rd March 2025

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

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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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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker

8th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

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Top Banana

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 3rd December 2025

Catch the stars of the future right at the beginning every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!

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The Legends of American Country Show

9th January 2025

Europe's No 1 Hot County TVs award winning Country music show, "The Legends of American Country" come to the Howden Park Centre for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Wee Sara and The Texans at The First Thursday Blues Club

9th January 2025

The First Thursday Blues Club is delighted to present Wee Sara and The Texans at Prestonfield Golf Club on Thursday 9th January!

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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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Danko

10th January 2025

Danko, an alternative rock & roll band from Denny, Falkirk, are heading out on a UK tour in the new year with a date at Cabaret Voltaire on 10th January!

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Freddie & Queen Experience

10th January 2025 - 11th January 2025

The Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands. Don't miss them at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 10th & 11th January!

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The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John

10th January 2025

With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, take a journey through Elton’s life and career.

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Tina Turner by Candlelight

10th January 2025

Performing all of Tina’s biggest hits, the Music of Tina Turner By Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Friday 10th January!

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80s Anthems by Candlelight

11th January 2025

Calling 80s music fans “Everywhere”… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, LIVE!

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Alison Spittle: high value woman WIP

11th January 2025

Alison Spittle returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 11th January with a work in progress about misogyny and M&Ms.

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Southside of the Tracks

11th January 2025

John McCusker, Scotland’s foremost fiddle player, gathers a who’s who of singer songwriters and traditional musicians for one night only on The Queen’s Hall stage.

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The Rolling Stones Story

11th January 2025

The Rolling Stones Story promises you an unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack Flash back in time. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but we like it!

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Them & Us

11th January 2025

Celebrate the music of PINK FLOYD and FLEETWOOD MAC all wrapped into one great live show at Dreadnought Rock on 11th January!

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Witcheater

11th January 2025

Merseyside Deathcore band will be Headlining Legends Edinburgh on the 11th of January alongside a packed bill of local hardcore bands!

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Max Cooper

12th January 2025

Max Cooper has carved out a unique space in music and visual art and he plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 12th January!

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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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Colin Hoult: Colin

14th January 2025

The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee heads back out on tour. This time as himself, Colin!

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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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A Basic Understanding of Whisky with Mark Davidson

15th January 2025

Let our Royal Mile Whiskies shop manager Mark guide you through the difference between a single malt and a blend at this event on 15th January at Drinkmonger!

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Kathy Maniura: The London Cycling Man (WIP)

15th January 2025

Award winning character comedian Kathy Maniura brings this work in progress show about an obnoxious London Cycling Man to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 15th January!

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - CANCELLED

16th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking Jamie is presented to you by Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts in January!

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Kunal Kamra - Live in Edinburgh

16th January 2025

Kunal is known for his new thoughts & off beat comedy style and he brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday, 16th January!

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SCO 2024/25: Sibelius Violin Concerto

16th January 2025

SCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen directs the fiery Sibelius Violin Concerto, alongside the coolly elegant Sixth Symphony.

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Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet

16th January 2025

From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.

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Blue Rose Code

17th January 2025

Edinburgh born songwriter Ross Wilson is Blue Rose Code. Catch him at The Priory Church, South Queensferry on Friday 17th January!

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Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 14th March 2025

Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Candlelight: Rings and Dragons

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 14th March 2025

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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Clown Extravaganza

17th January 2025 - 17th January 2026

Catch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!

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Craig Hill: I’ve Been Sitting On This For A While!

17th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

Don’t miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland’s favourite high octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig Hill brings his new show to the Howden Park Centre!

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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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Krystal Evans: A Star is Burnt (WIP)

17th January 2025

Krystal is back with a brand new hour of stand up about the horrors of working in restaurants, being married to a chef, having kids, and finding comedy.

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Mohsen Namjoo - CANCELLED

17th January 2025

Don't miss Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo at Assembly Rooms on Friday 17th January!

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Pagan Fest

17th January 2025

One of the most successful tours of the pagan and folk metal scene, don’t miss this huge line-up featuring Alestorm, Ensiferum, TÝR, Heidevolk and Elvenking!

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The Style Councillors

17th January 2025

The Style Councillors, the world's one and only tribute to The Style Council, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Shout To The Top' live at La Belle Angele on Friday 17th January.

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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

17th January 2025

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

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A Burns Night Ceilidh

18th January 2025

Join the Edinburgh Orthodox Youth Fellowship for their third Burns Night Ceilidh at Craigmillar Park Church in Edinburgh on the 18th of January!

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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 18th January 2025 - 29th March 2025

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!

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Club 80’S

18th January 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 Reconnect Regal Theatre!

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Mighty Oak 25 Year Celebration

18th January 2025

Mighty Oak sound system returns to The Mash House on Saturday 18th January, to celebrating 25 years in music!

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Murder: Staged

18th January 2025

Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour, Cheish Merryweather will bring Murder: Staged to the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th January!

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The Astrolo-J Monologues

18th January 2025

Featuring original monologues, this show at the Scottish Storytelling Centre is for all the girlies who love Co-Star and can’t afford therapy!

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The Fabulous Thunderbirds

18th January 2025

Quintessential American Blues band 'The Fabulous Thunderbirds' are on a UK tour in January with a date at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Saturday the 18th!

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The Merchant Of Venice

18th January 2025 - 15th February 2025

The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.

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The Mowbrays

18th January 2025

Alternative rock band The Mowbrays return to headline Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 18th January!

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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

18th January 2025

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.

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January Blues Festival: KING KING

19th January 2025

King King have already been saluted as 'the best blues-rock band in the world', don't miss them live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 9th January!

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Burns Night at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh

20th January 2025 - 26th January 2025

Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is bringing a modern twist to Burns Night with an exclusive 'Burns Week' celebration from 20th to 26th January!

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Gretchen Peters

20th January 2025

A concert celebrating the culmination of two days of songwriting workshops featuring the students showcasing their own work with Gretchen Peters performing a set of her own material to round it off.

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Sharing the Light

20th January 2025

Join Tim Porteus and friends on 20th January, for an evening of stories, songs and music to bring us together with hope, humanity and laughter in a dark time!

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The Rocky Horror Show

20th January 2025 - 25th January 2025

Australian superstar Jason Donovan comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour!

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Marcel Lucont’s Whine List

21st January 2025

The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman returns with his acclaimed interactive show, in which he serves up a unique Whine List from the audience’s past woes and misdemeanours.

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Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse

22nd January 2025

California-based roots rock band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse play The Voodoo Rooms on 22nd January as part of a UK and Europe tour!

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Du Blonde

22nd January 2025

Du Blonde will support their new album 'Sniff More Gritty' with tour of the UK in January including a night at The Mash House on Wednesday 22nd!

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Mary Poppins

22nd January 2025 - 15th February 2025

Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!

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The Classic Rock Show

22nd January 2025

The Classic Rock Show is back in the UK in 2025, once again celebrating the very best of Classic Rock, and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Wednesday 22nd January!

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A Night at the Musicals

23rd January 2025 - 25th January 2025

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly return with A Night At The Musicals at the Howden Park Centre in January!

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Annasach’s Burns Night Ceilidh

23rd January 2025 - 25th January 2025

Annasach Ceilidh Band are delighted to invite you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!

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Burns Supper at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant

23rd January 2025 - 25th January 2025

Contini's Burns Suppers are back for 2025. Enjoy a traditional evening of Scottish food, music and dancing at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant on 23rd & 25th January!

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Cucamaras

23rd January 2025

Don't miss Indie & Post-punk four-piece Cucamaras when they bring their 2025 UK tour to Sneaky Pete's on 23rd January!

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kitti

23rd January 2025

Celebrated Glasgow-based singer and songwriter kitti plays The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 23rd January!

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Rachel Galvo: The Shite Feminist

23rd January 2025

Comedian, actress, singer and writer, Rachel Galvo brings her raunchy one woman show, The Shite Feminist, to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 23rd January!

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Selector Series With Gavin Hastings

23rd January 2025

The LRC Selector Series Comes to Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd January for a special and intimate event with former Lions and Scotland legends Gavin & Scott Hastings!

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She Burns

23rd January 2025

She Burns, Scotland's own local witches weave a spellbinding tale of Robert Burns like never before... at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 23rd January!

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Antarctic Monkeys

24th January 2025

Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they return to play the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 24th January!

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Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery Dinner

24th January 2025

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Found Dead! Book now for Grassmarket Community Project's Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery and Dinner and help solve a thrilling murder mystery!

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Burns Supper aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

24th January 2025 - 25th January 2025

To celebrate the birth of our national bard, Robert Burns, The Royal Yacht Britannia is delighted to be hosting the annual ticketed traditional Burns Supper.

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Burns Supper x Whisky Tasting

24th January 2025

Celebrate Burns Night in Style at Malones Leith as we honour the life and works of Robert Burns with a night of delicious food, fine whisky, music and great company!

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Call Me Maybe - 2010s Party

24th January 2025

Get ready to Shake It Off to the best Pop tunes of the 2010s when Call Me Maybe returns to La Belle Angele on Friday 24th January!

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Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 28th March 2025

Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at St Marys Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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From The Jam - Setting Sons 45th Anniversary Tour

24th January 2025

From the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Jam's fourth studio album 'Setting Sons', don't miss them live at The Queen's Hall on Friday 24th January!

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Guid Crack: Cup o Kindness

24th January 2025

Join storytellers Bea Ferguson and Jane Mather for a nostalgic celebration of our weird and wonderful new year customs, with a generous dollop of heart-warming stories!

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John Craigie

24th January 2025

When John Craigie plays, it's one of those special shows that can make you laugh and cry in the same song, don't miss him live at Cabaret Voltaire on 24th January!

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Mr HJMs’ Terrible Tales Tour and Creative Creepy Movie night

24th January 2025

Come join Edinburgh's own Mr Heebie Jeebie Man for a spooky, night of terrifying tales and local creative creepy movies - don't miss out!

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Pastel Moon live at Leith Arches

24th January 2025

Come along to Leith Arches on the 24th of January for spellbinding live performances from Pastel Moon and special guests!

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The Painters in my Garden

24th January 2025

Enjoy a fabulous evening of chamber music and imagery at the Scottish Arts Club on Friday 24th January!

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A Burns Night Hootenanny – ‘Tam O’ Shanter’

25th January 2025

Come along to St Vincent's Chapel on 25th January for an evening of drams of whisky, kilts, sporrans and a dramatic reciting of Rabbie Burns’ Tam O'Shanter alongside the best Scottish folk music!

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Billy Kirkwood: Silly (WIP)

25th January 2025

Catch a brand-new wild, fast, funny, and often filthy show from award-winning comic Billy Kirkwood at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 25th January!

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Burns Night Boogie

25th January 2025

Get ready to celebrate Scotland’s national bard in true Scottish style at The Three Sisters Bar this Burns Night!

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Burns Night Whisky & Beer Tasting

25th January 2025

Join us at Moonwake Taproom in Leith for unforgettable, unique Burns Night tasting event on Saturday 25th January with Cafe XO!

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Burns Night: A Toast to the Bard!

25th January 2025

Immerse yourself in an evening of traditional festivities for Burn's Night, featuring a fine selection of whisky, delectable haggis, and the warmth of Scottish camaraderie at Summerhall Distillery.

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Burns Night: Food, Whisky and Scottish Tales

25th January 2025

Join us at Hot Toddy for a memorable evening celebrating Scotland's beloved poet, Robert Burns!

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Campervan Brewery presents : Burns Night Trad Rave

25th January 2025

Get down to the Campervan Brewery Taproom in Leith and join us for our first Burns Night Trad Rave!

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Holyrood Distillery - Burns Night Celebration

25th January 2025

Join us at Holyrood Distillery for an evening of festivities, as we bring you a night dedicated to the life and works of the beloved poet, Robert Burns!

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Jin Hao Li: Swimming in a Submarine

25th January 2025

Jin Hao Li walks you through the seascape of his mind in his sell out debut hour at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 25th January!

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Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne

25th January 2025 - 26th January 2025

Delivered with Mairi Campbell's trademark wit and unparalleled musical ability, this funny and heartfelt show resonates with wider universal truths.

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Pygmy Twylyte - Frank Zappa Tribute

25th January 2025

Don't miss an evening of FRANK ZAPPA courtesy of Pygmy Twylyte when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 25th January!

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Robert Burns: Fickle Fortune - the Joy of Scottish baroque

25th January 2025

Elspeth McVeigh is joined by Andrew Liddle on baroque fiddle for another joyful musical exploration of Scottish baroque, with homage to the Great Bard on 25th January!

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Robyn Stapleton - Songs of Robert Burns

25th January 2025

Robyn Stapleton, one of Scotland’s finest interpreters of traditional song, performs the songs of Scotland’s National Bard in this special Burns Night performance!

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The Elvis Years - The Story of the King

25th January 2025

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.

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The Port of Leith Distillery: Burns Baby Burns!

25th January 2025

Celebrate a Burns Night like no other at The Port of Leith Distillery on Saturday 25th January!

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We’re Not Scared Of Robots, As Above, Primal Rival and The Drive

25th January 2025

Give the January Blues the righteous finger down in the vaults with a night of raucous grungy punk rock at The Banshee Labyrinth on Saturday 25th January!

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Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour

26th January 2025

Award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date, and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 26th January!

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Cheap Dirty Horse

26th January 2025

Cheap Dirty Horse, a queer-trash folk-punk band from Nottingham, play Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 26th January!

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The Legends of American Country Show

26th January 2025

The Legends of American Country, Europe's number on tribute show, returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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An Evening With: Jackie Kay

27th January 2025

Poet, dramatist, writer and former Makar, Jackie Kay, joins The Lyceum for an evening exploring her writing and career in aid of the theatre.

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Pretty Vacant

28th January 2025

Pretty Vacant - The Story of Punk and New Wave is THE stage show not to be missed and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 28th January!

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Tony Carroll - Think I’m Ars*d 2025 Tour

28th January 2025

Get ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour to The Stand Edinburgh!

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Gary Stevenson: The Trading Game

29th January 2025

In a journey equal parts extraordinary and unsettling, Gary will take us deep inside the high-stakes world of trillion-dollar trades, where profit and moral compromise collide.

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Jacob Alon

29th January 2025

Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon is on a headline tour in January 2025 with a date at The Caves Edinburgh on the 29th!

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Ken Cheng: The Big Brain Show for People with 3,000 IQ - CANCELLED

29th January 2025

Award-winning comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng is back on tour and brings his new show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 29th January!

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Home Counties

30th January 2025

Don't miss London-based Home Counties when they play Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 30th January!

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Italian Wine Tasting at Mara Edinburgh

30th January 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Italian indulgence at Mara Edinburgh on Thursday, 30th January!

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SCO 2024/25: Ad Absurdum

30th January 2025

Music to raise a laugh, or certainly crack a smile, in the playful hands of charismatic SCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.

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The Rifles

30th January 2025

Catch British indie outfit The Rifles when they play The Caves, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th January!

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Back To The 80s: Over 30s Party

31st January 2025

Join us at La Belle Angele on 31st January for the ultimate 80s extravaganza dedicated to the soundtrack of your youth!

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Bothan an Fhaoillich

31st January 2025

Enjoy a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh, full of stories, songs, music, dance and good cràic at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 31st January!

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Brass in the Capital

31st January 2025

Join us for an incredible evening of live brass music as Newtongrange Silver Band teams up with The Cooperation Band for a special concert in Edinburgh on 31st January!

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Candlelight Spring: Coldplay and Ed Sheeran

31st January 2025

Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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Indie Discoteque

31st January 2025

We bet that you look good on the dance floor and we invite you to dance to Indie anthems at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh on 31st January!

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Late Night Comedy Rave

31st January 2025

Adam Flood brings an experimental night of electronic music and live comedy to Monkey Barrel after hyped sellout shows at Edinburgh Fringe!

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Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Nu-Age Sounds - Planet World

31st January 2025

The SNJO further broadens its horizons with specially commissioned music from eight of Scottish jazz's exciting stars which they will bring to the Usher Hall on 31st January!

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Shen Yun

31st January 2025 - 1st February 2025

Join us at Edinburgh Playhouse for a night filled with beauty, wisdom, courage, and hope. Witness Heaven's beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun - live!

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The Bug Club

31st January 2025

South Wales' The Bug Club have announced a show at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 31st January!

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UK/DC

31st January 2025

UK/DC, an authentic tribute to the mighty AC/DC, return to Dreadnought Rock in Bathgate on 31st January with MARK WRIGHT at the helm!

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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:

Cinderella

Cinderella

14th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

Harlequin Youth Theatre return to Eastwood Park Theatre with their pantomime, Cinderella, the ideal outing for people of all ages with lots of music and dance to lift your spirits after Christmas!

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Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

31st January 2025

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick injects Giffnock with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS and the pitfalls of modern medicine!

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Glasgow Bach Cantata Project: Concert Number 16

Glasgow Bach Cantata Project: Concert Number 16

11th January 2025

Glasgow Bach Cantata Project is an exciting venture aimed at bringing the glory of J.S. Bach's cantatas to Glasgow, join them for Concert Number 15 on Saturday 11th January!

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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:

The Legends Of American Country Show

The Legends Of American Country Show

25th January 2025

The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to Rothes Halls for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Walk Like a Man

Walk Like a Man

31st January 2025

Walk Like a Man brings the Four Season’s incredible journey to life – live on stage at Carnegie Hall on 31st January!

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Iona Fyfe

Iona Fyfe

23rd January 2025

Don't miss Aberdeenshire folksinger Iona Fyfe when she returns to PJ Molloys Dunfermline on Thursday 23rd January!

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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:

Rudebeard

Rudebeard

25th January 2025

Rudebeard have built a deserved reputation for putting on one hell of a show! Don't miss them live at McChuills on Saturday 25th January!

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Selected dates between 16th November 2024 - 19th January 2025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Merchants House of Glasgow!

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Jupiter & Okwess

Jupiter & Okwess

18th January 2025

Discover why Jupiter & Okwess' animated Afro-funk, merciless grooves, and high-speed jams have attracted critical acclaim and adoring fans the world over when they come to Celtic Connections!

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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:

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters

26th January 2025

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters celebrates all the hits of Karen and Richard, they're a must-see for Carpenters fans and music lovers alike!

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The Royal Opera: Offenbach’s The Tales Of Hoffman

The Royal Opera: Offenbach’s The Tales Of Hoffman

15th January 2025

Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera, The Tales Of Hoffman, being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema!

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Bring It On Events Presents Billy Kirkwood, Mick Murphy, Scott Forbes & Rob Kane

Bring It On Events Presents Billy Kirkwood, Mick Murphy, Scott Forbes & Rob Kane

10th January 2025

Five-time Scottish Comedy Award winner Billy Kirkwood is joined by top Scottish comedians Mick Murphy, Scott Forbes and Rob Kane for a night of comedy at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 10th January!

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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:

Glasgow Clan vs Cardiff Devils

Glasgow Clan vs Cardiff Devils

10th January 2025

Kick off the new year with the Glasgow Clan as they take on the Cardiff Devils at Braehead Arena on Friday 10th January!

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Glasgow Clan vs Sheffield Steelers

Glasgow Clan vs Sheffield Steelers

17th January 2025

The Sheffield Steelers are coming to town on Friday 17th January, and it's time for the Glasgow Clan to show them what they're made of!

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Jimmy White’s Whirlwind Tour

Jimmy White’s Whirlwind Tour

31st January 2025

Don't miss An Evening With 'The Whirlwind' Jimmy White as he takes on his special guest snooker commentator and 1997 world champion Ken Doherty at Paisley Town Hall!

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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:

The Incredible and Unbelievable History of Gartmore

The Incredible and Unbelievable History of Gartmore

22nd January 2025

Join the Gartmore Heritage Society on Wednesday 22nd January and hear all about the incredible and unbelievable history of Gartmore!

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New Year Dance

New Year Dance

11th January 2025

Join An Comunn Gàidhealach Shruighlea for a Gaelic celebration of the New Year on Saturday 11th January 2025 at the Victoria Hall Dunblane!

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The Mini Guns

The Mini Guns

Selected dates between 28th December 2024 - 20th December 2025

Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns as they take the stage at Slanj-A-Va, Stirling!

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Events in Other Areas

Burns Night Ceilidh with Lochlea Whisky

Burns Night Ceilidh with Lochlea Whisky

24th January 2025

Celebrate Scotland's beloved bard, Robert Burns, with a night of drinking, dining and dancing at Marine Troon's Burns Night Ceilidh!

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Burns Birthday Bash

Burns Birthday Bash

25th January 2025

There is no better place to celebrate Burns than at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum! Join the team on Saturday 25th January for the Burns Birthday Bash!

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Sponsored Links

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Fayre Play
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