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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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:

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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Nights Out Events in Fife

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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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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

3rd 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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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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John Bishop: 25 Years Of Stand Up

John Bishop: 25 Years Of Stand Up

9th October 2025

Comedy superstar John Bishop embarks on his tenth stand-up tour to celebrate his incredible 25-year career, don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 9th October!

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Comedy Drag Show

Comedy Drag Show

Selected dates between 14th December 2024 - 31st October 2025

Join the team at Arta for an evening with one of Glasgow's finest Divas for an evening of comedy and drag entertainment you will not forget!

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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:

Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

11th October 2025

Join Nik Kershaw, the man whose music defined the 80s, as he shares songs, stories and silliness at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 11 October as part of an intimate tour!

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Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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 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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Sponsored Links

Mowgli
Leith Makers
Edinburgh Zoo
Hilton Glasgow
St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
Support The Makers
Escape The Past
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Renfrewshire Council
Edinburgh Dungeons
Rabbies
Kids Pass
Parkdean

Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets In Concert with the RSNO
Edinburgh Castle Concerts presents a unique and immersive experience that combines Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets with the power of live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Cinderella
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
Castle Of Light
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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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall