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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in April 2024

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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!

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The Late Show @ The Comedy Attic

Selected dates between 30th June 2023 - 31st December 2024

Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!

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Costume Society Scotland Events

Selected dates between 6th November 2023 - 13th May 2024

Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!

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Live music at Bar 13

30th November 2023 - 30th November 2024

Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!

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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 19th October 2024

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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Live Music

7th January 2024 - 31st July 2024

Come and enjoy all your favourite singalongs and some of Scotland's best musical talents at The Three Sisters Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Selected dates between 16th January 2024 - 9th July 2024

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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The Best of Scottish Comedy

Selected dates between 18th January 2024 - 25th April 2024

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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 19th January 2024 - 12th July 2024

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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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 19th January 2024 - 26th July 2024

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

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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Flamenco Noche

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 27th April 2024

Join the Alba Flamenca Penya for a show full of fiery intensity and joyful celebration in our beautiful and intimate ‘tablao’!

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The Saturday Show

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 27th July 2024

The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!

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Red Raw

Selected dates between 22nd January 2024 - 29th July 2024

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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Spandex Comedy

Selected dates between 23rd January 2024 - 30th July 2024

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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The Edit

Selected dates between 24th January 2024 - 25th June 2024

The Edit provides audiences with the opportunity to see several comedians trying out new political gear at the end of each month.

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Edinburgh Dungeon Lates - 18+

Selected dates between 26th January 2024 - 28th June 2024

It's darker, it's scarier... It's Dungeon Lates! That’s right, The Edinburgh Dungeon will be opening into the darker hours of the night to bring back its infamous adults-only Lates shows!

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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 27th January 2024 - 29th June 2024

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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Open Mic Night

Selected dates between 31st January 2024 - 31st July 2024

Join host Michael Dodds every Wednesday at The Three Sisters for an evening of music, singing, poetry, comedy and much more!

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 6th February 2024 - 3rd December 2024

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.

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The Bad Boy Pub Quiz

Selected dates between 6th February 2024 - 30th July 2024

Join us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for the Bad Boy Pub Quiz on a Tuesday at 8pm in our Main Bar!

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Edinburgh Folk Club

7th February 2024 - 3rd July 2024

We've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!

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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 11th February 2024 - 1st December 2024

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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Comedy at the Waverley Bar

Selected dates between 17th February 2024 - 13th April 2024

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with 'The Good, The Bad and The Irish', comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 24th February 2024 - 20th July 2024

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper.

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 25th February 2024 - 29th December 2024

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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Hamilton

28th February 2024 - 27th April 2024

The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!

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Warhol After Hours

Selected dates between 28th February 2024 - 15th May 2024

Step into the vibrant world of Warhol After Hours at Dovecot Studios! This exclusive event offers a fusion of socialising and art appreciation against the backdrop of Warhol’s groundbreaking works.

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CULT

Selected dates between 1st March 2024 - 27th April 2024

Get yourself down to CULT at Legends where we will be bringing you all the best rock, metal, punk and alt all weekend long!

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Globe Bar World Famous Karaoke

Selected dates between 1st March 2024 - 30th May 2024

Get yourself down to The Globe Bar Edinburgh for the best fun you can have with a microphone on a Thursday!

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Globe Bar World Famous Pub Quiz

Selected dates between 1st March 2024 - 30th May 2024

Join us on at The Globe Bar on Mondays for our Pub Quiz and win yourself some monies to spend in the bar for answering questions correctly.

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Riffs Tuesdays

Selected dates between 1st March 2024 - 30th April 2024

Come get your weekly dose of RIFFS at Legents Edinburgh every Tuesday!

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Rockstar Karaoke

Selected dates between 1st March 2024 - 29th April 2024

Come bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!

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Paranormal Illusionist: Ghosts of the Banshee

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024

Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub -  built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.

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Open Mike

Selected dates between 3rd March 2024 - 28th April 2024

Rock out on the Legends Stage every Sunday at Legends Edinburgh!

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Deliverance Thursdays

Selected dates between 7th March 2024 - 25th April 2024

Deliverance is one of Legends longest running nights featuring a full roster of DJs delivering the noisiest tracks from the harsher side of alternative music.

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Edinburgh Magic

Selected dates between 16th March 2024 - 22nd June 2024

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

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The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas

Selected dates between 20th March 2024 - 23rd July 2024

Take two top academics, some dangerous ideas, add one comedian and you have the force of nature that is the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas (CODI)!

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Comedy At Canon’s Gait

Selected dates between 21st March 2024 - 25th July 2024

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday at The Canons Gait.

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Cracking New Jokes Show

Selected dates between 21st March 2024 - 25th July 2024

Scotland's Best Comedians Live are proud to bring a new weekly showcase to the Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh.

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Taylor’s Of Edinburgh Present: Dalkeith Mega Value Carnival

22nd March 2024 - 1st April 2024
Dalkeith

Taylor's Of Edinburgh return to Kings Park, Dalkeith with their Mega Value Fun Fair from Friday 22nd March to Monday 1st April!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Selected dates between 22nd March 2024 - 19th July 2024

Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and Warren Mailley-Smith!

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Live Music at George IV Bar

23rd March 2024 - 28th April 2024

Come along and check out the Live music at George IV Bar, everything from Rock and Pop to Traditional Folk, Scottish, Irish and Blues!

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Live events at McGonagall’s

24th March 2024 - 1st May 2024

Enjoy Live music and quiz nights at McGonagall's Gin and Whisky Emporium in Edinburgh's Old Town!

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Live Music at Stramash

26th March 2024 - 30th April 2024

Check out the great variety of Live music gigs on at Stramash - Rock, Pop, Blues, Soul, Funk and much more....

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Live Music at Whistle Binkies

26th March 2024 - 30th April 2024

Check out the great variety of Live music gigs on at Whistle Binkies - Rock, Pop, Blues and much more....

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Movement

Selected dates between 26th March 2024 - 30th April 2024

Join us every Tuesday at The Mash House for Movement, dedicated to bringing you the uplifting, lighter vibes of underground dance music.

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Tamagotchi Tuesdays

26th March 2024 - 30th April 2024

Edinburgh's weekly throwback clubnight at Subway Cowgate brings you the hits of 80’s, 90’s, 00’s.

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Watercolour and Wine Event

Selected dates between 26th March 2024 - 25th April 2024

If you fancy spending 2 hours making a watercolour painting accompanied by a glass of wine then come along to this event at Whitespace Gallery!

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Easter @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

27th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

Spring has finally sprung and it’s the perfect time to gather your team of family and friends to take on ’The Anatomist’ - Edinburgh’s award winning historical escape room!

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Live events at The Canons Gait

27th March 2024 - 27th April 2024

Check out the Live events at The Canons Gait in Edinburgh Old Town, everything from music, comedy and pub quizzes!

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Twista Wednesdays

27th March 2024 - 24th April 2024

A tasty, free new night has arrived at Subway Cowgate and it’s going to be BIG! Banger after banger all night long.

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Flirty Thursdays

28th March 2024 - 25th April 2024

It's free entry at Subway Cowgate's Flirty Thursdays with DJ Rawzi, so come along for some Cheese, Pop + Dance Floor Favourites!

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Fit Fridays

29th March 2024 - 26th April 2024

It's Fit Fridays, every Friday at Subway Cowgate with DJ Josh Scott!

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Free Live Music at The Fiddlers Arms

29th March 2024 - 27th April 2024

Come along to The Fiddlers Arms every weekend from 9pm and enjoy free live music with something to suit everyone’s tastes! Entry is always free.

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Planetarium Late: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

29th March 2024 - 13th April 2024

Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the 1973 album the Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound.

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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 24th May 2024

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

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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 25th May 2024
Leith

Join John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares on a suitably spooktacular ghost walk through Leith!

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 18th May 2024

Following on from their sell our shows in 2023, the Tandem Writers are back with a series of three individual 45-minute play readings expanding on their previous stories.

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Slice Saturdays

30th March 2024 - 27th April 2024

Our gal QUEEN ROISIN will be blasting your commercial chart and R&B at Subway Cowgate every Saturday!

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Sunday Service

31st March 2024 - 28th April 2024

Don't miss Sunday Service at Subway Cowgate, it's the perfect way to round off the weekend!

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Glen Hansard

1st April 2024

Lead singer and a founding member of Irish rock band The Frames, Glen Hansard has announced a solo tour which will see him play The Queens Hall on Monday 1st April.

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Tracks Mondays

1st April 2024 - 29th April 2024

Each week we are bringing Scotland’s most beautiful queens to Edinburgh’s biggest drag stage. As always the drinks are cheap and the queens are ready to party.

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Pretty Woman The Musical

2nd April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Pretty Woman: The Musical is finally embarking on a UK and Ireland tour. Don't miss this smash-hit musical when it visits Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2024!

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Burgh Blatherers’ Storytelling Ceilidh: Cast Ne’er a Clout

3rd April 2024

Join Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers for the second of a regular open-floor storytelling night taking place throughout the year!

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Fhior x Lind & Lime Supper Club

3rd April 2024

Join Lind & Lime on the 3rd April as we partner with Fhior for an evenings journey through Scotland's rich culinary landscape!

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This Is Memorial Device

3rd April 2024 - 6th April 2024

Following a sold-out, Fringe-First winning run at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival, “This Is Memorial Device”, based on David Keenan’s cult novel, returns to the Traverse Theatre in April.

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Underworld Live 2024

3rd April 2024 - 4th April 2024

Underworld are a true one-off and you can cathe them at the Usher Hall on 3rd & 4th April!

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45th Anniversary Gala

4th April 2024 - 6th April 2024

This year Forth Children's Theatre are celebrating their 45th Anniversary with a Gala Concert at the Church Hill Theatre from 4th to 6th April!

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Ol’ Times - Midnight Ride Tour

4th April 2024

Join Irish band Ol’ Times for pure a night of pure Rock N Roll and Blues at The Mash House on Thursday April 4th!

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One Direction Party

4th April 2024

Let's Go Crazy Crazy Crazy to the incredible sounds of One Direction at La Belle Angele on 4th April!

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Planetarium Late: What’s Up?

4th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Let Dynamic Earth’s astronomers guide you through the season’s highlights of What’s Up in the spring skies.

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Planetarium Late: You Are Here

4th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Take a journey across the Solar System, with spectacular stops along the way as we push the boundaries of human space exploration.

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Roberto Cacciapaglia

4th April 2024

Roberto Cacciapaglia will be playing new pieces from his latest album Invisible Rainbows and some of the most significant compositions of his entire career at The Queen's Hall.

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Roseanne Reid

4th April 2024

Roseanne Reid has announced her debut headline tour will stop off at Summerhall Edinburgh on Thursday 4th April.

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Scotland v Ireland Whiskey Tasting Hosted by Malones Whiskey and Woven

4th April 2024

Join us for a thrilling Scotland v Ireland Whiskey Tasting event at Malones Leith, hosted by Malones Whiskey and Woven on 4th April!

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The Great Leslie + support

4th April 2024

The Great Leslie have taken the UK scene by storm and they headline Legends Edinburgh on Thursday 4th April with support from The Phantom Project and The Castros!

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Blind Tasting with Bludge

5th April 2024

Expand your palate, enjoy new flavours, and have fun guessing what's in your glass in this informal and informative BLIND wine tasting with local Leith expert, Kirsty from Bludge.

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EPiKA Circle: A.mo

5th April 2024

EPiKA brings A.mo for her UK debut at The Mash House on Friday 5th April!

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Fierce Friday - TJTV

Selected dates between 5th April 2024 - 24th May 2024

Fierce Friday returns with your Majesty season 2 winner Tina Justina, bringing her very own show to debut at The Three Sisters!

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James V: Katherine

5th April 2024 - 20th April 2024

Rona Munro’s renowned James Plays continue with this fifth standalone production, presenting an up close and intimate performance, with focussed, raw storytelling.

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Legends mash-up

5th April 2024

Come down to Legends on Friday 5th of April for a night of great music and fun, headlined by madelvic!

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Martin Angolo: Live Comedian

5th April 2024

Break out stand up star Martin Angolo brings his unique brand of intelligent one liners and stories to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 5th April.

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Oasis Party - 30 Years Of Definitely Maybe

5th April 2024

Calling all Rock 'n' Roll Stars! Don that Parka and come celebrate Oasis at La Belle Angele on 5th April.

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Sense of Loss

5th April 2024 - 6th April 2024

Visually Impaired Creators Scotland present Sense of Loss, exploring death through the lens of visual impairment at Assembly Roxy on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April.

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Starsailor

5th April 2024

Starsailor have announced their 'Where The Wild Things Grow' Tour of the UK in March & April 2024 with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 5th April!

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Benjamin Francis Leftwich

6th April 2024

Singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich is on tour in 2024 with a date at Summerhall on Saturday 6th April!

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Black Cat Bone - Album Release Party

6th April 2024

Edinburgh rockers Black Cat Bone invite you a party as they celebrate the release of their new album 'Tales of the Amplified' at La Belle Angelle, Edinburgh on Saturday 6th April!

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Comedy At Canon’s Gait

Selected dates between 6th April 2024 - 28th July 2024

Don't miss out on the uproarious experience that has Edinburgh and beyond rolling in laughter at The Canon's Gait every weekend!

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Edinburgh Blues Club: Erja Lyytinen

6th April 2024

Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists on the international touring circuit and you can catch her at The Voodoo Rooms on 6th April!

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Hawkwind - Stories From Time And Space 2024

6th April 2024

Recently celebrating the 50th anniversary of their classic album Space Ritual, Hawkwind are back with their latest release The Future Never Waits. Catch them at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 6th April!

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Janey: On Screen & On Stage

6th April 2024

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 6th April!

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Krystal Evans: The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp

6th April 2024

The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp is an emotional rollercoaster of a show that offers a hilarious take on some of the defining moments in Krystal Evans’ life.

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Monsters Ball - The Lady Gaga Club

6th April 2024

Wanna hear non stop Gaga all night with no other artists in-between, album tracks and all her hits? Then come to the Monster's Ball at La Belle Angele on 6th April!

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Murder Trial Tonight II

6th April 2024 - 7th April 2024

Tigerslane Studios invites you to take your seat in the courtroom and witness justice being served or potentially derailed when Murder Trial Tonight II comes to the EICC on 6th and 7th April.

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Queer as Punk: pink suits

6th April 2024

Queer as Punk presents pink suits on the Edinburgh leg of their tour at The Wee Red Bar on 6th April, with support from local queer punks Fingering at the Disco, and The Sabotagers!

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Rezerection Festival

6th April 2024

On Saturday 6th of April 2024 at the Royal Highland Centre Inglston Old Skool and New Skool come together for a 12 hour, 5-area, rave extravaganza!

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Thank You For The Music

6th April 2024

This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other.

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The Aussie Punk Rock Massacre

6th April 2024

The Aussie Punk Rock Massacre is touring the UK and Europe in March/April. During this session on 6th April, you'll get a chance to see the creative team, and ask some questions of them!

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The Billy Joel Songbook

6th April 2024

Elio Pace brings his sensational and critically-acclaimed show celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel to the Usher Hall on Saturday 6th April!

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The Raeburn Brothers

6th April 2024

The Raeburn Brothers will headline Legends, Edinburgh on Saturday 6th April plus The Bad Moods + Auld Spells.

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Boston Manor

7th April 2024

Boston Manor will be playing some intimate shows in April with support from Oversize. Catch them at The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 7th April!

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Cwfen + Cult of Sobek + Vivisect + Mutalith

7th April 2024

Cwfen headline Legends on Sunday 7th April plus Cult of Sobek, Vivisect and Mutalith. If you are a fan of doom, sludge and good riffs this is the night for you!

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Kirsteen Harvey

7th April 2024

Catch Glasgow based singer/songwriter Kirsteen Harvey at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 7th April!

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Raphael Ghanem: SE É QUE VOCÊ ME ENTENDE

7th April 2024

For the first time, a Brazilian comedian comes to Scotland to make the Brazilians who live here quench their longing for a good laugh that only a Brazilian comedian can get!

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Tommy Tiernan: Tommedian

7th April 2024

Tommy Tiernan's brand new show 'tommedian' is a fun fueled trip through the comic imagination of one of the best comedians in the world... don't miss it at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in April!

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True Strays

7th April 2024

True Strays are lifelong friends, songwriters and country boys from Bristol and you can catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 7th April!

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waverley. at Summerhall

7th April 2024

Five-piece Edinburgh band waverley. headline the Old Lab, Summerhall on Sunday 7th April and it's set to be an unmissable event!

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Sensory Friendly Quiet Evening

8th April 2024

Join us at the Surgeons Hall Museums for our sensory friendly quiet evening on Monday the 8th of April.

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Soundhouse: Laura Macdonald and Zoe Rahman

8th April 2024

Soundhouse returns to Traverse One with a unique performance from one of contemporary jazz’s most inspired musical pairings: Scottish saxophonist Laura Macdonald and pianist Zoe Rahman.

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Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

9th April 2024

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as 'two people reading some poems'!

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Charlie Baker 24 Hour Pasty People

9th April 2024

Award-winning comedian, tap dancer and Talksport radio host Charlie Baker brings an hour of stand-up drenched in manure, cider and clotted cream to the Stand Edinburgh on 9th April!

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Sylosis

9th April 2024

English metallers Sylosis headline La Belle Angele, Edinburgh on 9th April as part of a UK tour!

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The Addams Family: The Musical

9th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Edinburgh Music Theatre presents 'The Addams Family: The Musical' at Church Hill Theatre in April. It's sure to be a fantastic night for all the family!

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Whole Lotta Shakin’ - The Shakin’ Stevens Story

9th April 2024

Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll.

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An Evening of Stories with Mara Menzies

10th April 2024

Join us at the Storytelling Centre on Wednesday 10th April for a relaxed evening of stories and friendship with storyteller Mara Menzies!

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Ashley Gavin

10th April 2024

Don’t miss the chance to see Ashley Gavin on her first ever UK tour at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 10th April!

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In Shackleton’s Orbit

10th April 2024

Join Lindsey Gibb and Nicola Wright for a whirlwind tour of the life beyond the ice of the legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 10th April.

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Matt Forde: Inside No 10

10th April 2024

Join Matt Forde at the Assembly Roxy on 10th April as he explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election!

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When We Were Young

10th April 2024

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth. Catch it at the Howden Park Centre on 10th April!

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American Idiot

11th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Green Day’s explosive, two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia!

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Broken Chanter - Album Launch

11th April 2024

Broken Chanter (led by David MacGregor of Kid Canaveral) returns for a run of Scottish dates this Spring in support of new album Chorus of Doubt, including a night at Summerhall on 11th April!

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Cam Cole

11th April 2024

Cam Cole on his biggest UK and Ireland tour yet and plays The Mash House on 11th April.

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

11th April 2024

Discover the music of Adele at Nicolson Square Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!

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IST IST

11th April 2024

IST IST have announced the UK dates for their biggest tour to date including a night at The Voodoo Rooms on 11th April.

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Mike Rice: Nasty Character

11th April 2024 - 12th April 2024

Join Mike Rice at Monkey Barrel Comedy in April as he embarks on his debut hour of his hilarious new show!

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Outside The Original live at Bannerman’s Bar

11th April 2024

Outside The Original is an exciting prog rock project from James Finnigan of Hue and Cry and Stiltskin fame. Catch them live at Bannerman's Bar on Thursday 11th April!

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Queer Folks’ Tales

11th April 2024

Queer storytellers from a diverse range of backgrounds, ages and cultures around Edinburgh and Scotland share stories of LGBTQ+ lives, past, present and future at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

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SCO 2023/24: Music of the Imagination with Tom Adès

11th April 2024

As both composer and conductor, Thomas Adès is one of the most brilliant figures in British music, creating rich, deeply expressive works that inspire the intellect and stir the soul.

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Screening: La Singla

11th April 2024

The incredible archive footage used in this documentary serves to discover a unique artist whose force majeure shook the world of flamenco!

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Tea and Tarot

Selected dates between 11th April 2024 - 8th August 2024

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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75 Years of Dr John Cooper Clarke

12th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Don't miss Dr John Cooper Clarke's latest live show with its mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat!

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90 Days

12th April 2024 - 14th April 2024

How Scotland saved the 1994 Women’s Rugby World Cup. A true story of how the power of self-belief changed the game of rugby forever.

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Andy Warhol and the Chemistry of Ice Cream

12th April 2024

Get the scoop on all things ice cream at Dovecot’s latest exhibition Andy Warhol: The Textiles on 12th April as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!

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Braw Gigs - Guttersnipe + Cuntroaches + Stable

12th April 2024

Braw Gigs is chuffed to welcome this double headliner of a monstrosity to Legends on April 12th

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California Love - 90s/00s Hip Hop and R&B

12th April 2024

Pump up your Reeboks and slip on a Salt-N-Pepa Tee, because we are taking you back to the golden age at La Belle Angele!

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

12th April 2024

Discover the music of Taylor Swift at St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!

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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

12th April 2024

Discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Edinburgh Underground presents: Project X

12th April 2024

Project X will be a party will that will rock your world! Bringing you the sickest in trance and techno! 3 headliners and all debuts at The Mash House on Friday 12th April.

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Magic Men Australia

12th April 2024

The Magic Men Australia are finally coming your way. So, grab your girls and enjoy an epic night out at Assembly Rooms on 12th April!

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Screening: Cuadecuc– Vampir

12th April 2024
Stockbridge and Canonmills

The Edinburgh Cine and Video Society opens its doors to the Catalan Film Festival in its 9th version with a tremendous vampire cult film by Catalan director Pere Portabella.

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Broken Records

13th April 2024

Don't miss Edinburgh band Broken Records when they play Summerhall on Saturday April 13th!

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Horsing Around- Doing Bits Variety Cabaret

13th April 2024

Saddle up as your performers take you for the ride of your life when Doing Bits Cabaret returns to The Three Sisters on 13th April!

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John Smith

13th April 2024

Singer songwriter John Smith has played to audiences all over the world during his eighteen years as a full-time independent touring musician and plays The Caves Edinburgh on 13th April.

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Lemar

13th April 2024

Multi-platinum selling artist Lemar brings his highly anticipated “Closer Tour" to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 13th April!

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MetalMania

13th April 2024

The best rock and metal night Keep It Steel presents: MetalMania at La Belle on Saturday the 11th April.

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Portobello Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Soundsystem

13th April 2024

Edinburgh Dub Club and Messenger join forces to present the inaugural Grand Reggae Ball in the historic Portobello Town on Saturday 13th April!

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Sikisa: Hear Me Out

13th April 2024

Following her highly acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, three-time Leicester Comedy Award nominee Sikisa brings her show 'Hear Me Out' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 13th April!

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The Cuban Brothers

13th April 2024

The Cuban Brothers are returning to their homeland to perform at La Belle Angele on Saturday 13th April!

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The Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight

13th April 2024

London Concertante brings Vivaldi's masterpiece, Four Seasons, to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles' Cathedral on Saturday 13th April!

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The Girls of Slender Means

13th April 2024 - 4th May 2024

The Girls of Slender Means is a story of glamour in austerity, women at work, women at play, and women’s wit.

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The Insane

13th April 2024

Don't miss Wigan punk rock band The Insane when they play Legends Edinburgh on Saturday 13th April!

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Chris Cantrill: Easily Swayed (WIP)

14th April 2024

Join Chris Cantrill as he wrestles with the consequences of exile, middle-aged friendships and the best way to admit you wear a cape sometimes!

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Closing Screening: They Shot The Piano Player

14th April 2024

The return of iconic duo Trueba and Marsical after the celebrated “Chico y Rita” takes us from Cuba to Brazil, to follow the mysterious murder of a music journalist.

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Doctors Of Madness

14th April 2024

Forty-five years after they imploded, Doctors Of Madness are back, with a UK tour! Don't miss them live at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 14th April!

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Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

14th April 2024

Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 with his brand new live tour 'Let Me Entertain You' which he'll bring to the Usher Hall on Sunday 14th April!

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Lost In Vancouver + Special Guests

14th April 2024

Lost In Vancouver will be taking to the stage in the Scottish capital once again at Legends and can't wait to see you there!

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Sean Shibe Meets Dunedin Consort

14th April 2024

Guitarist Sean Shibe takes centre stage in this folk-inspired programme, which traces the roots of the Scottish-Canadian diaspora in music from the Renaissance to the present day.

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Wild Hogs

14th April 2024

Great to have those WILD HOGS return to Dreadnought on 14th April after going down a treat in January!

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Barenaked Ladies

15th April 2024

Known for their tremendous hits and incredible live shows, don't miss the Barenaked Ladies live at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on Monday 15th April!

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Meet the Winemaker: An Evening Tasting with Bruce Jack

15th April 2024

Wine Events Scotland is thrilled to be holding an incredibly special Wine Workshop with Bruce Jack on Monday 15th April.

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Josh Baulf & Friends

16th April 2024

After amassing millions of views worldwide Josh Baulf will take to multiple stages across the UK for a night of stand-up comedy, including The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 16th April!

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Authentic Connection Speed Dating (Ages 40+)

17th April 2024
Edinburgh West

Authentic human connection is what many people crave these days. Come along to this Speed Dating event to meet like-minded singles for an evening of dating and making connections!

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Concert: Two Coasts by Layale Chaker

17th April 2024

Violinist and composer Layale Chaker will be presenting extracts of Two Coasts: Past and Current Streams, at the Institut Français d'Ecosse on Wednesday 17th April.

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Daniel Docherty

17th April 2024

Glasgow's Daniel Docherty will kick off his UK tour with a night at Sneaky Pete's on Wednesday 17th April.

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Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub

Selected dates between 17th April 2024 - 28th December 2024

Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!

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Mirin x Lind & Lime Supper Club

17th April 2024

Join Lind & Lime on the 17th April as we partner with Mirin for a fun, laid back mix of deranged junk food, delicate cooking, warm service and good music!

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Simon Munnery’s Jerusalem

17th April 2024

Simon Munnery endeavours to serve up satire, comedy and poetry with one eye on the distant past, and the other locked laser-like on the future with his new show Jerusalem!

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Stories of Whisky & Wine - A Journey to Chile

17th April 2024

Inspired by La Viajera ('The Traveller'), a painting by Chilean artist Camilo Mori, follow the journey of four ghosts through time and space as they embark on an uncertain and evocative journey.

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The Joke Gym

17th April 2024

The Joke Gym ia a stand-up comedy night featuring fresh material from new and established acts, hosted by Julia Sutherland or Viv Gee, at Leith Depot!

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Chicken

18th April 2024 - 20th April 2024

Don Murphy is a proud Irish man, a hopeless ketamine addict and one of his generation’s greatest actors. He also happens to be a chicken.

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DIYorDIE Presents: Middle Class Guilt, Velvet, Sick Pay, Crab Stab

18th April 2024

DIY or DIE is brand new gig night in Edinburgh, focusing on highlighting the best DIY bands Scotland has to offer. Check it out at Wee Red Bar on Thursday 18th April!

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Exhibition Preview - Castle Mills: Then & Now | Whose Gallery is it Anyway? and This... I Like It

18th April 2024

Edinburgh Printmakers warmly invites you to participate in the launch of Castle Mills: Then & Now | Whose Gallery is it Anyway? and This... I Like It on Thursday 18 April.

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MAMA’s Annual Revue: Spotlight Awards

18th April 2024 - 20th April 2024

Join us for our annual revue "M.A.M.A. Spotlight Awards", where we will take you to a fun filled evening of iconic Musicals and Artists through the years.

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Paul Riley: The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot

18th April 2024

In a career spanning over 35 years of acting, writing and performing, Paul Riley is delighted to announce his brand new stand-up show for 2024 “The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot”.

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Ray Bradshaw: Doppelginger

18th April 2024

Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw brings his new, funny, heartwarming comedy show 'Doppelginger' to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 18th April!

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Skerryvore

18th April 2024 - 19th April 2024

Three time winners of Scotland's 'Live Act of the Year' award, Skerryvore kick off their 2024 Scottish Spring Tour with 2 shows at the Howden Park Centre in April.

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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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The K’s

18th April 2024

The K's are a word-of-mouth phenomenon that's rapidly becoming too huge to ignore! Don't miss them at La Belle Angele on 18th April!

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Absolute Elvis Ft Johnny Lee Memphis

19th April 2024 - 20th April 2024

Elvis Tribute Act Johnny Lee Memphis is the official and current World Cup and European Elvis Tribute Champion and you can catch him at Reconnect Regal Theatre in April.

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Dating & Tasting - FLINT NIGHT with Bludge, Closet Brewing, & Sett Studios

19th April 2024
Leith

Join Bludge Wine and Closet Brewing for a night of beer and wine tasting and queer joy in Sett Studios on Leith Walk.

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Deeper Purple Live - 10th Anniversary Tour

19th April 2024

Celebrating 10 years of the band, Deeper Purple bring their anniversary tour to The Voodoo Rooms on 19th April!

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Eternal x 2nd Face

19th April 2024

This April 19th Eternal & 2nd Face collaborate to bring you Berlin based duo BAUGRUPPE90 to the Mash House for their Scottish debut!

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Fergus McCreadie Trio

19th April 2024

Fergus McCreadie Trio's live performances are exuberant, uplifting and soul-stirring experiences! Don't miss them live at The Queen's Hall on Friday 19th April!

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John Burgess - Standards, Ballads and Blues

19th April 2024

Enjoy the outstanding playing and audience engagement of a master musician from John Burgess at St Peters Scottish Episcopal Church, Linlithgow on 19th April!

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Loud Poets Central Slam Heat

19th April 2024

After the massive success of the inaugural Loud Poets Slam Series in 2023, I Am Loud Productions are back to do it all over again on Friday 19th April!

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Maruja

19th April 2024

Catch Manchester band Maruja when the play The Mash House on Friday 19th April.

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Murder On The Dancefloor

19th April 2024

After a sell out launch party we’re taking you back to Saltburn for a night of 2000s nostalgia at La Belle Angele on Friday 19th April.

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Nearly Dan

19th April 2024

Nearly Dan: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan are real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old. Catch them at La Belle Angele on 19th April!

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Okean Elzy

19th April 2024

Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy bring their 30th anniversary tour to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 19th April!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Planets

19th April 2024

The incredible John Wilson, the conductor whose own orchestra packs out the Proms, brings his special flair to the RSNO in an all-British programme with a difference!

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Slug & Lettuce: Flamingo Bingo

Selected dates between 19th April 2024 - 21st June 2024

Get ready for a night of bingo with a twist, where you can dance, party, win prizes and fla-mingle with friends!

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Stuart McPherson: Work in Progress

19th April 2024

Don't miss this brand new hour of jokes from Stuart McPherson, the co-host of the Some Laugh podcast and Scot Squad star, ahead of this year's Fringe.

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The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2024

19th April 2024 - 20th April 2024

The Biscuit Factory has launched a new Festival for 2024, showcasing outstanding beer, whisky, craft spirits and alternative drinks from independent producers and renowned artisans.

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The Music of Adele by Candlelight

19th April 2024 - 20th April 2024

Featuring hit after hit, The Music of Adele by Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on 19th & 20th April.

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Charles Esten

20th April 2024

Multi-talented singer-songwriter and actor Charles Esten has announced he'll bring his new tour to the Usher Hall on Saturday 20th April!

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Compression present Matt OD / Gareth Binks

20th April 2024

Compression present Matt OD and Gareth Binks at The Mash House, Edinburgh on Saturday 20th April.

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Cultural Evening - Celebrating the Bengali New Year!

20th April 2024
Edinburgh South

Enjoy an unforgettable Cultural Evening, celebrating the Bengali New Year at Life Church on Saturday 20th April!

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Decade Club Night - Pop Punk, Emo & Karaoke

20th April 2024

Don't miss Decade Club Night with all the biggest emo, pop punk & alt tunes plus karaoke room at La Belle Angele on 20th April.

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Dirt Box Disco

20th April 2024

Nothing stands in the way of the Dirt Box Disco, 4 musical super Hero/Villains on a mission to amuse or abuse anyone who will listen!

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Fauves

20th April 2024

Fauves bring their April headline tour to The Mash House Edinburgh on Saturday the 20th!

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Flamenco Tablao Concert by TuFlamenco

20th April 2024

Attention all flamenco enthusiasts! TuFlamenco are bringing back the Flamenco Tablao on Saturday 20th April at the St Brides Centre.

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HOT TROPICAL FIESTA: El Retorno de Los Chichanos

20th April 2024

Featuring the dancefloor-filling rhythms of live Peruvian Psychedelic Cumbia band Los Chichanos, this will be your chance to give it your all and dance wildly to the live sounds of 1960s & '70s!

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Lauren Pattison: Work In Progress

20th April 2024

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren Pattison is back with the beginnings of a brand new show. Catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 20th April!

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Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom

20th April 2024

Liam Withnail takes his hit show Chronic Boom on his first UK tour and stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 20th April.

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Nook

20th April 2024

Nook returns to The Mash House on 20th April with The Inca Sound System bringing you 2x very special guests!

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Saved By The 90s

20th April 2024

We're coming back to Edinburgh this April for a special night that will have you in bed before midnight, because we may be older, but we still want to party!

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SCS Presents The Edinburgh Trade Night

20th April 2024

Sports Cards Scotland are thrilled to bring you an event that celebrates the vibrant Trading Card community in Edinburgh! Join them at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 20th April!

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The Clone Roses, Definitely Mightbe, The James Experience & Gerry Cinnamon Experience

20th April 2024

The Clone Roses return to perform all the greatest Madchester anthems, plus the show will also feature Definitely Mightbe, The James Experience & Gerry Cinnamon Experience.

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The Leisure Society

20th April 2024

The Leisure Society bring their UK tour to The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 20th April.

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Dan Jones: This Seems Ambitious

21st April 2024

Fresh from his sellout Edinburgh Fringe run; award-winning comedian Dan Jones brings his debut stand-up show to The Stand Edinburgh!

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Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo

21st April 2024

Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 21st April!

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Morgan Jay

21st April 2024

With two specials, 3 albums, TV appearances and millions of followers and views across all social media platforms, Morgan Jay brings his unique blend of music and comedy to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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Sondheim Sunday Cabaret

21st April 2024

Join Blackout Productions on 21st April for their performance of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, including numbers from Follies, Gypsy, Sunday in the Park With George and more!

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Meet The Astrophysicist: Dr. Katie Mack

22nd April 2024

The universe started with a bang — but how will it end? Join us for an evening with theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack, and journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos to find out!

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Say No To The Helicopter

22nd April 2024

Join Sam Cairns as he shares his journey to conquer Everest, step by gruelling step, at Dynamic Earth on 22nd April!

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Dancing on the Inside: The Legacy of Simon Fildes

23rd April 2024

This evening is dedicated to the work of the internationally acclaimed Scottish filmmaker, Simon Fildes, showcasing a compilation of his works titled ‘Dancing on the Inside’.

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Darren Connell and The Funny Bunch

23rd April 2024

Darren Connell was one of the most popular characters on improvised BBC comedy Scot Squad. Watch him use those skills in front of a crowd while seeing some of the best acts on the circuit today!

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Page2Stage

23rd April 2024

Page2Stage is back at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, with another exciting line up of new writing on 23rd April!

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Samara Joy

23rd April 2024

Praised by the New York Times as the 'silky-voiced rising star' of jazz, GRAMMY Award-winning Samara Joy makes her Usher Hall debut on 23rd April.

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An Evening with Rebel Wilson

24th April 2024

This intimate evening with Rebel Wilson will take us on a journey which shows us how to love ourselves while always remembering the value of laughing.

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Dual Beat: Supporting Mental Health in Music

24th April 2024

Join Dual Beat on Wednesday 24th April at Leith Depot for a night of support to the community, networking and live music!

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Izo FitzRoy

24th April 2024

Don't miss soul singer, songwriter and pianist Izo FitzRoy when she brings her 'A Good Woman' tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 24th April!

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Jackie Fabulous

24th April 2024

Jackie is set to take the UK by storm as she embarks on her first UK tour and you can catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th April!

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The Bright Club

Selected dates between 24th April 2024 - 18th December 2024

The freshest thing in stand-up – straight from the (research) field to funny with a new crop of comedic academics from Scotland's universities every month.

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Zoltán Despond & Vesselin Stanev

24th April 2024

Don's miss cellist Zoltán Despond and Bulgarian pianist Vesselin Stanev at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th April!

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Blue

25th April 2024

Multi-million selling, BRIT Award winners Blue will embark on a Greatest Hits theatre tour in spring 2024 which will see them perform live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Thursday 25th April!

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ECHC Ultimate Sports Quiz

25th April 2024

Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity's Ultimate Sports Quiz is coming back with a bang on Thursday 25th April at Brewhemia!

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Extreme Magician - All Out Magic Show

Selected dates between 25th April 2024 - 9th May 2024

Dave Reubens, The Extreme Magician, goes all out to give you a sneaky peek behind the scenes with his All Out Magic Show at The Banshee Labyrinth.

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JA Live Presents: African Head Charge + very special guests!

25th April 2024

Long-running psychedelic dub ensemble African Head Charge will perform in the UK North for the first time in a long time.

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Luisa Omielan: Bitter (Live Recording)

25th April 2024

If following the rule book doesn't work for us any more, maybe it's time we write some new ones. Welcome to Bitter. The brand new show from Luisa Omielan!

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Madagascar The Musical

25th April 2024 - 27th April 2024

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage when live musical spectacular Madagascar The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in April!

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October Drift

25th April 2024

October Drift bring their Spring 2024 tour to The Mash House on Thursday 25th April!

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Pomegranates Festival

25th April 2024 - 30th April 2024

The Scottish Storytelling Centre welcomes the return of Pomegranates, the annual springtime festival sowing the seeds of international traditional dance!

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SCO 2023/24: Ravel Piano Concerto with Steven Osborne

25th April 2024

Edinburgh-based international piano virtuoso Steven Osborne is just the musician to convey Ravels Piano Concerto's exquisite wit and sparkle!

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SI-FAN Film Festival: Edinburgh

25th April 2024 - 30th April 2024

SI-FAN aims to bring the most exciting genre feature and short films on the film festival circuit to genre loving Scottish audiences from all over!

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The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 25th April 2024 - 26th December 2024

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

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ADHD AF Alien Nation: Edinburgh

26th April 2024

ADHD AF are invading The Three Sisters, Edinburgh to raise ADHD Awareness, and connect the local ADHD Community with a Cosmic Dopamine-fest of Too-Muchness!

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Alison Spittle: Soup

26th April 2024

Co-host of BBC Sounds' hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast, Alison Spittle brings her critically-acclaimed 2023 show to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Piano

26th April 2024

Discover the music of Coldplay at St Mary's Cathedral on 26th April under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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Eddi Reader

26th April 2024

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader returns to the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Friday 26th April!

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Elton John by Candlelight

26th April 2024 - 27th April 2024

Experience the hits of Rock Legend Elton John as you have never heard them before when Elton John by Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on 26th & 27th April.

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Northern Streams Festival

26th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 26th - 28th April at The Pleasance Edinburgh.

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Petrushka

26th April 2024

Stravinsky's Petrushka is the glittering climax to this truly supercharged concert from the RSNO at the Usher Hall!

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Selective Hearing

26th April 2024

Selective Hearing returns to the Mash House for its third instalment with a stellar lineup including exciting headliner, Asteroid.

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She Burns Red

26th April 2024

Scottish rock outfit She Burns Red headline La Belle Angele on Friday 26th April.

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The Korgis

26th April 2024

Whirl back in time with The Korgis as they take you on a musical and audio/visual journey at The Mash House on 26th April.

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Ari Eldjárn: Return of the Icelandic

27th April 2024

Ari Eldjárn, Iceland’s biggest stand up comedian (and first-ever Netflix star), returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 27th April!

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Dune! The Musical

27th April 2024

Join the original Sci-Fi Bard for an unforgettable evening celebrating the meteoric rise of Paul Atreides.

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Elegies

27th April 2024

Elegies is the first dance adaptation of Elegies for the Dead in Cyrenaica by legendary Scottish poet and songwriter Hamish Henderson.

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Indie Double Single-Release Concert

27th April 2024

Folk Pop artist Niamh Maclennan headlines Summerhall, Edinburgh on 27 April 2024 with support from Oriana Setz and Dara Dubh.

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Josh Jones: Work In Progress

27th April 2024

Enjoy a brand new hour from Josh Jones, BBC New Comedy Award finalist and Edinburgh’s Best Newcomer Award nominee 2022, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 27th April!

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Just Beatles

27th April 2024

You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles at Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate on Saturday 27st April!

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Mitski

27th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Songwriter, musician and performer Mitski brings her 2024 tour to the Usher Hall on 27th & 28th April.

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Rumble. Edinburgh.

27th April 2024

Hear the Rumble... On Saturday 27th April the rumble is heading to La Belle in Edinburgh.

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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

27th April 2024

Postmodern Jukebox embark on a worldwide tour in 2024 to celebrate 10th anniversary! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 27th April!

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Spring Concert

27th April 2024

Join Lothian Gaelic Choir for a magical evening of Gaelic music along with guest soloist Emma NicLeoid, a double Gold Medallist!

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The Rah’s

27th April 2024

The Rah's are delighted to announce their biggest headline show so far at La Belle Angele on Saturday 27th April!

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We Cry Wolf

27th April 2024

Fife band We Cry Wolf return to Edinburgh for an electrifying night at Legends on Saturday 27th April with Stolen Order and Black Lesion!

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A Certain Ratio

28th April 2024

A Certain Ratio have announced details of a new album produced by Dan Carey, and an extensive UK tour for spring 2024 including a date at Summerhall on 28th April.

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Brighde Chaimbeul

28th April 2024

Don't miss award-winning smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul at Summerhall on Sunday 28th April!

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John Robertson’s The Dark Room

28th April 2024

Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 28th April!

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Down for the Count presents: A Century of Swing

29th April 2024

Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count All-Stars as they celebrate A Century of Swing at the Queens Hall.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Tour

29th April 2024

Experience your favourite queens in an all-new production and witness the best drag the mother-tucking world has to offer when RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Tour comes to Edinburgh!

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Beltane Fire Festival

30th April 2024

Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April, bolder, brighter and fire-ier than ever before!

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Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath

30th April 2024

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick brings a gut-punch show to The Stand Edinburgh!

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Midnight Lunar Market - Beltane Edition

30th April 2024

Midnight Lunar Market, Scotland's first alternative night market, presents their Beltane Edition at The Voodoo Rooms on Tuesday 30th April!

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Pink Martini

30th April 2024

Pink Martini, the genre-defying “little orchestra” from Portland, Oregon have announced a return to the UK in 2024 with a date at the Usher Hall on 30th April!

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The Bomb Squad Pod Live

30th April 2024

The Bomb Squad Pod heads to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 30th April for a very special live show!

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The Drag Factor

30th April 2024

Join us at Leith Arches on Tuesday 30th April for an electrifying evening of fierce performances and fabulous fun at The DRAG Factor!

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The Drifters Girl

30th April 2024 - 4th May 2024

The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed new musical which tells the remarkable story of The Drifters and the woman who made them, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2024!

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Scotland Inspires: An Audience with Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE

Scotland Inspires: An Audience with Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE

30th April 2024

As part of their Scotland Inspires series, Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE on April 30th to tell his inspirational story and answer your questions.

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Tickbox 2

Tickbox 2

14th April 2024

Combining theatre and storytelling, Lubna Kerr shares the journey of a Pakistani family arriving in Govan and dealing with the discrimination by using food and humour.

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Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane

23rd April 2024 - 27th April 2024

Eastwood Entertainers bring their production of Calamity Jane the musical to Eastwood Park Theatre in April!

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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:

An Audience with Karen Dunbar

An Audience with Karen Dunbar

20th April 2024

Comedian, actress and writer Karen Dunbar is heading out on a Scottish tour, don't miss her live at Markinch Town Hall on Saturday 20th April!

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Iain Stirling: RELEVANT

Iain Stirling: RELEVANT

5th April 2024

BAFTA-winning comedian, national sensation and extremely funny Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour to the Alhambra Theatre with brand new show, RELEVANT!

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Dunfermline Strathspey and Reel Society: Fiddlers’ Rally

Dunfermline Strathspey and Reel Society: Fiddlers’ Rally

13th April 2024

Join us for an evening of toe tapping music on Saturday, 13th April ‘24 when Dunfermline Strathspey & Reel Society will be joined by friends from around Scotland.

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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:

EEVAH

EEVAH

15th April 2024

Alternative pop duo Eevah have announced a headline show at The Poetry Club on Monday 15th April as part of their 'Simplify Life' tour!

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Bada Bingo Drag Queen Bingo Feat Cheryl Hole

Bada Bingo Drag Queen Bingo Feat Cheryl Hole

6th April 2024

Glasgow! It's time to let loose at Bada Bingo in Buzz Bingo Possil Park - Presented by Cheryl Hole from Ru Pauls Drag Race!

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The Rills

The Rills

19th April 2024

The Rills have announced a run of shows for April which will see them return to The Garage for a headline show on Friday 19th!

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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:

Lanternhouse Laughs Presents Gary Little: Still Here

Lanternhouse Laughs Presents Gary Little: Still Here

27th April 2024

Gary Little is one of the most consistent and funny acts in Scottish comedy, don't miss him live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 27th April!

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An Audience with Karen Dunbar

An Audience with Karen Dunbar

26th April 2024

Comedian, actress and writer Karen Dunbar is heading out on a Scottish tour, don't miss her live at Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Friday 26th April!

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The Springsteen Sessions

The Springsteen Sessions

19th April 2024

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions at Lanternhouse... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

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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:

Lochwinnoch Arts Festival: D’eldorados

Lochwinnoch Arts Festival: D’eldorados

19th April 2024

A first for Lochwinnoch Arts Festival! A night of 'Good Rockin' is in store when the D'eldorados perform live at the McKillop Institute on Friday 19th April!

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90s & 00s R&B & Hip Hop Orchestra Live

90s & 00s R&B & Hip Hop Orchestra Live

13th April 2024

Some of Scotland's finest musicians will come together to perform Hip Hop and R'n'B greatest hits with a brass section 8 piece band at The Bungalow on Saturday 13th April!

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Beyond Madness

Beyond Madness

6th April 2024

Beyond Madness are a 6 piece live Madness and Ska tribute band, don't miss them live at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 6th April!

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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:

Climate Action Hub Launch

Climate Action Hub Launch

17th April 2024

FEL Scotland is excited to invite you to our free Climate Action Hub Launch at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum on 17th April.

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Alan Bissett - The Moira Trilogy Parts 2 & 3

Alan Bissett - The Moira Trilogy Parts 2 & 3

27th April 2024

For the first time, Alan Bissett will be touring all three shows of The Moira Monologues as a ‘one-nighter’ and bring it to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 27th April.

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Kelpies 10

Kelpies 10

27th April 2024

Join us at The Kelpies on 27th April as we mark the 10th anniversary of Falkirk’s iconic and awe-inspiring equine sculptures!

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Events in Other Areas

Big Kid Circus: Ayr

Big Kid Circus: Ayr

25th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Ayr United Football Stadium between Thursday 25th and Sunday 28th April!

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