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The Dubliners Encore

The Dubliners Encore is the official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time.Produced by The Dubliners’ John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player a…

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Simon Brodkin

Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster a…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

São Paulo Dance Company

The electrifying São Paulo Dance Company returns to the UK for its highly anticipated second tour, bringing bold Brazilian energy and world class dance.Followin…

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

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Stornoway

Oxford favourites play the hometown finale of their ‘StorNoMore’ tour. Having recorded & toured together for over a decade, the quartet will bring their unique…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

The Howlers

The Howlers are an indie rock band from London who formed in 2019. Their style is described as "Desert Rock", and their lyrics address working class struggles,…

The Mash House, Edinburgh

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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees is a folk-rock band known for their rich storytelling, catchy hooks, and authentic sound.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the classic Kids In America, a worldwide hit.

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Miloš Karadaglić

The exceptional classical guitarist Miloš Karadaglić will return with one of the UK’s top chamber orchestras.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Nouvelle Vague

Bossa Nova = Nouvelle Vague = New Wave. This transliteration was the starting point for Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux’s unique project, which, by appropriating…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Fascinating Aida

The world’s greatest cabaret troupe is back with a BRAND NEW SHOW!Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous Dillie, Liza and Adèle, with Michael Roulston on pia…

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selli…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Disney Princess - The Concert

Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents s…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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Jarlath Regan

We are all going to need a laugh this year and Jarlath is here to deliver it. In this world of unending negativity, bleakness and cynicism there’s never been a…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

New

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

EICC, Edinburgh

Pretty Woman: The Musical

One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time is now coming to the West End!

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Beyond the Barricade

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest s…

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Celebrating 50 years as the world’s foremost gender-skewing comic ballet company, parodying the conventions of romantic and classical dance.‘The Trocks’ return…

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh

All Them Witches

You’ll find All Them Witches on the outskirts. This collective of creative outliers have never followed a pre-trodden path or comfortably fit into an existing s…

La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh

The Makings of a Murderer

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as the harrowing reality behind solving murders and batt…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Enchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert

This heart-warming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting.Performed by a ca…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him whil…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Derren Brown: Only Human

Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns with his brand new live show, Only Hu…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Celebrating Nat King Cole

Join the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in swing music history: the incomparable Nat King Cole.Enjoy tim…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years…A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled wit…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch

Stand-up and characters from the hilarious Derek Mitchell, whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following.

The Stand, Edinburgh

December 10

Formed on camera during Netflix’s docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act, (released worldwide on 10 December 2025), December 10 have quickly built a devoted fanb…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova!

Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and J…

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Militarie Gun

Militarie Gun can’t be stopped. In just two short years since their inception, the Los Angeles-based group have been turning heads with a menacing-yet-melodic s…

The Caves, Edinburgh

Lenny Pearce

Lenny Pearce is a Multi Platinum and ARIA nominated artist now DJ and producer. With roots in the multi-talented performing group Justice Crew, Lenny's craft de…

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Jimmy Nail

Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer — and proud Geordie icon — Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate re…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Chicane

The producer behind UK number 1 hit Don't Give Up has had quite the journey when it comes to influences in his style of music, from being strongly inspired by t…

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Kula Shaker

Psychedelic rockers Kula Shaker are heading on their first UK tour in six years.This live concert is in support of Kula Shaker’s new album ‘1st Congregational C…

La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh

Ladyboys of Bangkok: Full Moon

Step into the dazzling glow of the Full Moon — where glamour meets illusion and every heartbeat dances to the rhythm of the tropics!The Ladyboys of Bangkok retu…

Festival Square, Edinburgh

Eric Johnson

One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first albu…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Phil Ellis

Star of Taskmaster and award-winning comedian, Phil Ellis, has entertained audiences of all ages with his amalgamation of off-beat observational material and ph…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Christopher Hall: Pizazz

Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out.

Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet.

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Connor Burns: Flow

Last year, Edinburgh born and bred CONNOR BURNS became Scotland's undisputed new international breakthrough stand-up star, with his 4th solo show "GALLUS" selli…

Just the Tonic: Nucleus, Edinburgh

Connor Burns: Flow

Last year, Edinburgh born and bred CONNOR BURNS became Scotland's undisputed new international breakthrough stand-up star, with his 4th solo show "GALLUS" selli…

Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh

Ockham's Razor: Collaborator

CollaboratorOckham's Razor return with an intimate duet crafted and performed by the two Artistic Directors.For 20 years Alex and Charlotte have been making cir…

Pleasance @ EICC, Edinburgh

The Big Bad Wolf

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklores most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf.

Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

Pale Waves

Manchester four-piece Pale Waves are back with their fourth studio album Smitten, the follow up to their 2022 pop-punk influenced record Unwanted.

La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh

Seann Walsh: After This One, I'm Going Home

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is 'unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' (The Guardian).…

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Troy Hawke

Fresh from finding and proving decisive links between IKEA, the CIA and the Nazi’s, 1930’s throwback homeschooled investigator Troy Hawke battle a new enemy on…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh