Edinburgh - Arts & Theatre
Set against the backdrop of dramatic Scottish hillside scenery, Edinburgh is without doubt one of the UK’s most picturesque destinations. But nestling within the city’s medieval architecture and charming, characterful streets is a breadth of culture waiting to be discovered. Music venues, international arts festivals, comedy galore – Edinburgh Fringe springs to mind – and with more green space per capita than any other major city in Britain hosting outdoor concerts throughout the summer, there’s something in Scotland’s capital for everyone.
Popular Arts, Theatre & Comedy in Edinburgh
- Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 15:30
Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm
Edinburgh Playhouse - Friday, 1 May 2026 at 19:30
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
Edinburgh Playhouse - Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 19:30
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Queens Hall Edinburgh - Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 13:30
Diversity Soul 2026
Edinburgh Playhouse - Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 19:00
Alfie Boe
Usher Hall - Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 19:30
Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Edinburgh Playhouse - Friday, 19 June 2026 at 19:00
ShxtsNGigs: Daddy's Home Tour
Usher Hall - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 at 19:30
Inside No.9 Stage/Fright
Edinburgh Playhouse - Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 19:30
Aljaz & Janette: Let's Face the Music and Dance
Usher Hall
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- 11 April 2026Saturday 15:30Russell Howard - Don't Tell The AlgorithmEdinburghEdinburgh Playhouse
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- 11 April 2026Saturday 19:30Russell Howard - Don't Tell The AlgorithmEdinburghEdinburgh PlayhouseLimited Availability
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- 18 April 2026Saturday 19:00Alfie BoeEdinburghUsher Hall
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- 19 April 2026Sunday 19:30Aljaz & Janette: Let's Face the Music and DanceEdinburghUsher Hall
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- Presale happening now23 April 2026Thursday 19:30Gravity - Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel TuckerEdinburghEdinburgh Playhouse
- 25 April 2026Saturday 18:30Ludovico EinaudiEdinburghUsher HallLimited Availability
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- 26 April 2026Sunday 13:30Diversity Soul 2026EdinburghEdinburgh Playhouse
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- 26 April 2026Sunday 18:30Diversity Soul 2026EdinburghEdinburgh Playhouse
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- 1 May 2026Friday 19:30Out With The BuckleysEdinburghUsher HallLow Availability
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- 1 May 2026Friday 19:30Strictly Come Dancing - The ProfessionalsEdinburghEdinburgh Playhouse
- 2 May 2026Saturday 19:30Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of TeaEdinburghEdinburgh Playhouse
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- 26 May 2026Tuesday 19:30An Audience with Mark and LardEdinburghQueens Hall Edinburgh
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- 19 June 2026Friday 19:00ShxtsNGigs: Daddy's Home TourEdinburghUsher Hall
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- 4 July 2026Saturday 19:30An Evening with David SedarisEdinburghUsher Hall
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- 12 July 2026Sunday 17:00Critical Role LiveEdinburghEdinburgh Castle EsplanadeLimited Availability
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- 10 October 2026Saturday 19:30Mike Bubbins: Ideas ManEdinburghQueens Hall Edinburgh
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- 18 October 2026Sunday 18:00Rachel Fairburn: Vexy BeastsEdinburghMonkey Barrel, Edinburgh
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- 29 October 2026Thursday 20:00Jack Carroll: the Fall GuyEdinburghThe Stand Comedy Club - Edinburgh
- 11 November 2026Wednesday 19:30Laura Smyth: Born AggyEdinburghMonkey Barrel, Edinburgh
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