Theatre Events in Edinburgh in October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo
Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!
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Black Hole Sign
Black Hole Sign takes a razor-sharp scalpel to the absurdities, tragedies and hilarity within of one of our most beloved but besieged institutions... the NHS.
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High Performance Live
Join one of Britain's best-respected sports broadcasters, Jake Humphrey, and Psychologist Professor Damian Hughes, as they turn lived experiences of high performers into your life lessons!
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Riverdance
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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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show
Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow
The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 15th October!
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Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game
Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game' at Edinburgh Corn Exchange is not to be missed!
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Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at the Howden Park Centre in October!
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Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to the Assembly Rooms on 17th October!
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The Provy Wummin
The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 17th October!
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An Evening with Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.
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To Kill A Mockingbird
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
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The Bon Jovi Experience
Following on from the 30th Anniversary Tour in 2024, which saw their meteoric rise and selling out theatres, The Bon Jovi Experience is back for 2025!
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Miss Saigon
A major UK Tour of the musical Miss Saigon has been announced for 2025 including dates at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Come From Away
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss this amateur production at Church Hill Theatre!
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Twist and Shout
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet
After its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025 and brings it to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh.
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Totally Tina
Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine Riddoch - and her talented cast at the Corn Exchange Haddington in October!
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Walk Like A Man
Coming to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 31st October, Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection!
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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Dreamcoat Stars
Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Theatre Guild Glasgow: Legally Blonde
OMG you guys! Theatre Guild Glasgow proudly presents the musical spectacular Legally Blonde, coming to Eastwood Park Theatre in October!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Symphonix Rock Orchestra
Symphonix Rock Orchestra visit Carnegie Hall on Saturday 25th October with their bombastic Rock show, showcasing the biggest and best rock anthems of all time!
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T.REXTASY
'Get it On' when T.Rextasy play all of Bolan's biggest hits when they come to Rothes Halls on Friday 31st October!
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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection
This stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Black Hole Sign
Black Hole Sign takes a razor-sharp scalpel to the absurdities, tragedies and hilarity within of one of our most beloved but besieged institutions... the NHS.
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The Martin Hurson Story
Gerry Cunningham will tell the story of Martin Hurson in a heart breaking and honest way at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.
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Talon - The Best Of The Eagles
The World's definitive Eagles tribute show, Talon, return by popular demand to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 19th October with their 'Busy Being Fabulous' Tour!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Nutcracker
Crown Ballet return to The Town House, Hamilton in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
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Up a Close
Following a sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's story to Rutherglen Town Hall!
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Viennese Strauss Gala
Now in its 21st year, and back in Scotland by popular demand, with a sparkling new anniversary production, don't miss Viennese Strauss Gala at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 7th October!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue
Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 19th October!
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A Night To Remember: Motown Show
Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to Paisley Town Hall on Friday 3rd October!
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Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Hang on to your seats as Top Secret transform Beacon Arts Centre into a real life science laboratory, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Movies to Musicals Grease - School Edition
Movies to Musicals returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre this October with Grease The School Edition!
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Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged
Su Pollard celebrates 50 years in showbiz with a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters! Catch her at The Albert Halls on 9th October!
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The Illegal Eagles
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles bring their brand new production to The Albert Halls on 3rd October!
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