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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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 - 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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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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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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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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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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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 our long-running improvised show.

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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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Josh Baulf: Lovely Stuff

2nd October 2025

After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!

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Kae Kurd: Whats O’Kurd

2nd October 2025

Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy in October 2025!


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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

2nd October 2025

This stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!

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War Horse

2nd October 2025 - 11th October 2025

The National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse returns to the Festival Theatre in October 2025!

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Elis & John - That Feels Significant: Live!

3rd October 2025

Elis James, John Robins and Dave Masterman are hitting the road with their show That Feels Significant, don't miss them at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd October!

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The Beast UK - 86-87 ‘Somewhere on Tour’ Experience

3rd October 2025

The Beast UK have taken the Iron Maiden Tribute scene by storm and they play the Assembly Rooms on Friday 3rd October!

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The Complete stone Roses

3rd October 2025

The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands, don't miss them live when play The Liquid Room on 3rd October!

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Thomas Green - Brainstorm

4th October 2025

Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK in 2025 with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 3rd October!

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Tom Houghton: Deep

8th October 2025

After a phenomenal, sold-out international tour, the man who asked us, Do you ski? is turning everything upside down and asking, Do you scuba? as Tom Houghton brings his new tour to Edinburgh!

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Jason Mraz

10th October 2025

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree Jason Mraz has announced a show at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 10th October!

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Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems

10th October 2025

Prepare for a night of Britpop nostalgia and high-energy beats when the undisputed queen of 90s British music, Jo Whiley, comes to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 10th October 2025!

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Lang Lang

10th October 2025

Performing a triple musical masterpiece, Lang Lang recreates the wonderful classics from the world's most prolific and acclaimed composers: Schumann, Schubert and Chopin!

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Riverdance

10th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!

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Gin & Rum Festival

11th October 2025

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!

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Wet Wet Wet

11th October 2025

Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025 which will see them perform at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 11th October!

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Capella Edina - Enigma

12th October 2025

Riddles have fascinated humankind for many thousands of years. Are you ready to crack the code and solve the enigma behind Elgar’s work?

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Daniel O’Donnell

15th October 2025

Daniel O’Donnell’s career spans an incredible 40-year. Don't miss him when he returns to the Usher Hall on Wednesday 15th October!

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Helena Kay Quartet: Album Launch

16th October 2025

This concert will launch Helena Kay’s as yet unnamed third album and will feature Helena alongside Peter Johnstone (piano), Calum Gourlay (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums).

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Mark McCarney: No Better Man

17th October 2025

Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Monkey Barrel on Friday 17th October!

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An Evening with Mary Beard

18th October 2025

Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.

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New Model Army

18th October 2025

Storming through their fifth decade and touring their sixteenth studio album 'Unbroken', Bradford's New Model Army will headline the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!

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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston

18th October 2025

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a date at the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th October.

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Six

21st October 2025 - 25th October 2025

From the West End to Broadway, the international smash hit musical SIX returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2025!

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Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour

24th October 2025

Experience the raw energy of punk when Sex Pistols Expose and Ultimate Green Day bring their PUNK@50 tour to La Belle Angele!

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Breabach

25th October 2025

Breabach, securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, will return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 25th October!

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Matt Richardson: Brash

25th October 2025

Attempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can't resist causing a scene.

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The Australian Pink Floyd

25th October 2025

The critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 25th October to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album 'Wish You Were Here'.

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Adam Frost

26th October 2025

Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!

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The Birthday Massacre

26th October 2025

Synth rock band, The Birthday Massacre, have announced a tour of the UK this autumn which will see them headline La Belle Angele on Sunday 26th October!

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Miss Saigon

28th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

A major UK Tour of the musical Miss Saigon has been announced for 2025 including dates at Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

31st October 2025

Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza!

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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:

Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60’s Show

4th October 2025

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 4th October!

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Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 30th December 2025

Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!

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Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

3rd October 2025

Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 3rd October!

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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:

Sweet And Sour

Sweet And Sour

12th October 2025

Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show!

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Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

12th October 2025

Join Nik Kershaw, the man whose music defined the 80s, as he shares songs, stories and silliness at Carnegie Hall on Sunday 12th October as part of an intimate tour!

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Thank ABBA For The Music

Thank ABBA For The Music

25th October 2025

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves!

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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:

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

17th October 2025

Expect reimagined classic hits from AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, System of a Down and more when London Symphonic Rock Orchestra come to Glasgow!

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Mark McCarney: No Better Man

Mark McCarney: No Better Man

16th October 2025

Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Blackfriars on Thursday 16th October!

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Speed Quizzing

Speed Quizzing

Selected dates between 18th November 2024 - 29th December 2025

Every Monday, Campus are hosting their Speed Quiz where there is a chance for you to win up to a £100 bar tab!

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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:

Karen Dunbar

Karen Dunbar

4th October 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 4th October!

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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

19th October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 19th October!

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Black Ball Final - 40th Anniversary Tour

Black Ball Final - 40th Anniversary Tour

29th October 2025

Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor at The Town House Hamilton as they recreate the match that gripped a nation... the 1985 World Snooker Final!

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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:

Country Roads

Country Roads

16th October 2025

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, hit producers Entertainers celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

31st October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 31st October!

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The Chain

The Chain

11th October 2025

Celebrate the music of Fleetwood Mac at The Bungalow courtesy of The Chain, a unique live band playing tribute to the legendary supergroup!

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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:

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 - Blue Programme

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 - Blue Programme

12th October 2025

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Sunday 12th October!

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Back to the 80’s

Back to the 80’s

18th October 2025

Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa on Saturday 18th Ocotber for a night of Retro Music and 80s Nostalgia with Fizz on arrival and a three course dinner!

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The UK Pink Floyd Experience

The UK Pink Floyd Experience

30th October 2025

Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this highly authentic show, at The Albert Halls, features over 50 years of hits by this iconic band!

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Events in Other Areas

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Great Run Company
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