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194 upcoming events. Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Updated 31 October 2026 · October 2026 listings

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194 upcoming events

Fin Taylor
Oct31Sat
Comedy

Fin Taylor

Sat 31 Oct · 18:30

The Queen's Hall

50+ Movers
Nov3Tue
Plays & Musicals

50+ Movers

3, 10, 17, 24 Nov and 1 Dec 2026

Edinburgh Playhouse

From £8

Alabama 3
Nov5Thu
Concerts

Alabama 3

Thu 5 Nov · 19:00

The Caves

Shay O'Dowd
Nov6Fri
Concerts

Shay O'Dowd

Fri 6 Nov · 19:00

Cabaret Voltaire

Skerryvore
Nov6Fri
Concerts

Skerryvore

Fri 6 Nov · 19:00

Corn Exchange

Dermot Henry
Nov8Sun
Concerts

Dermot Henry

Sun 8 Nov · 19:00

People's Leisure Club

Skye Newman
Nov9Mon
Concerts

Skye Newman

Mon 9 Nov · 19:00

Corn Exchange

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Malevolence
Feb19Fri
Concerts

Malevolence

Fri 19 Feb · 18:30

The Liquid Room

GANS
Mar27Sat
Concerts

Gans

Sat 27 Mar · 19:00

The Mash House

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Edinburgh at a glance

There are 194 upcoming events in Edinburgh at the moment; 7 fall this weekend.

By category, the top spot goes to concerts with 134 dates, ahead of comedy (25) and plays & musicals (15).

Published ticket prices begin at £8; a typical ticket is about £20.

Busiest venues on the calendar: Corn Exchange, The Usher Hall and The Queen's Hall.

Among the first dates up is Dystopia Halloween on 31 October.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020, making it the second-most-populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most-populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area had a population of 912,490 in the same year.

Edinburgh events: FAQ

What's happening in Edinburgh this weekend?

There are 7 events in Edinburgh this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Edinburgh this weekend page.

Which venues in Edinburgh have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: Corn Exchange (24), The Usher Hall (23), The Queen's Hall (21), Edinburgh Playhouse (18) and La Belle Angèle (14).

What kind of events are on in Edinburgh?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (134), Comedy (25), Plays & Musicals (15), Sports (9) and Other Events (6).

How much do tickets for events in Edinburgh cost?

Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at £8; a typical ticket costs around £20.

Where can I buy tickets for events in Edinburgh?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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