Upcoming Events in Edinburgh

Our monthly update on the hottest music and theatre tickets in town. The Bruntsfield Hotel is a short distance from all the main venues, including Murrayfield, Edinburgh Castle, The Usher Hall and The Playhouse.

Edinburgh is fast becoming the most popular destination in Scotland for music gigs and events. Book early to avoid disappointment and now is the time to secure your accommodation and plan your trip.

JANUARY

The Rocky Horror Show (stage musical) 27–31 January 2026 — Edinburgh Playhouse, New Town
Fawlty Towers – The Play 27–31 January 2026 — Edinburgh Playhouse, New Town
Rob Beckett: Giraffe (stand-up) 15 January 2026 — Edinburgh Playhouse, New Town
Al Murray: All You Need is Guv (stand-up) 17 January 2026 — Edinburgh Playhouse, New Town
Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman 24 January 2026 — Edinburgh Playhouse, New Town
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton – Strings 30 January 2026 — St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
Candlelight: Coldplay & Ed Sheeran Tribute 10 January – 27 February 2026 — St Mary’s Cathedral

FEBRUARY‍

Twilight in Concert: Film with Live Band 1 February — Usher Hall
Prima Facie (play) 3–7 February — Royal Lyceum
Suede (rock band) 5 February — Usher Hall
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody 6–7 February — Edinburgh Playhouse
Chris Ramsey: Here Man (comedy) 8 February — Festival Theatre
Nashville In Concert: The Encore Tour 8 February — Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells (concert) 10 February — Usher Hall
Shen Yun (dance/production) 10–11 February — Edinburgh Playhouse
Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle (cabaret/burlesque) 13–14 February — Edinburgh Playhouse
Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight 13 February — St Giles’ Cathedral
A Valentine’s Night at the Opera by Candlelight 13 February — St Giles’ Cathedral

THE MEN'S 6-NATIONS AT MURRAYFIELD

Scotland v England‍: Saturday 14 February 2026
‍Kick-off: 16:40 GMT

Scotland v France‍: Saturday 7 March 2026
‍Kick-off: 14:10 GMT

Scottish Rugby – 2026 Six Nations
:‍https://scottishrugby.org/2026-guinness-six-nations/

MARCH - MAY‍

Underground Magic: Live Magic Nights 14 January – 29 July 2026 — The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South
Enlightenment: An Immersive Light & Sound Show 31 January – 15 March 2026 — McEwan Hall
Edinburgh Tradfest (traditional music festival) 1–11 May 2026 — Various venues, Edinburgh (traditional music focus)

JUNE‍

BAFTA Games in Concert 4 June — Usher Hall
Kraftwerk: Multimedia Tour 2026 9 June — Edinburgh Playhouse
Julie Fowlis (music performance) 13 June — Queen’s Hall
Zach Bryan: With Heaven On Tour 14 June — Murrayfield Stadium
Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn 16 June — Usher Hall
Bluey’s Big Play (family theatre) 18–21 June — Edinburgh Playhouse

JULY

Callum Beattie 10 July - Edinburgh Castle
James Taylor 14 July - Edinburgh Castle
Deacon Blue 17 July - Edinburgh Castle
Snow Patrol 18 July - Edinburgh Castle
Luke Combs 24 & 25 July - Murrayfield Stadium

AUGUST

The Cure 23 August - Ingliston
Florence & The Machine 24 August - Ingliston
Bon Jovi 28 August - Murrayfield Stadium
Prodigy 29 August - Ingliston

VENUE LINKS

AND WHERE CAN YOU STAY THROUGH YOUR VISIT? THE BRUNTSFIELD HOTEL OFFERS ACCESSIBILITY TO THE CITY, RESTAURANTS, AND OF COURSE, A GREAT NIGHT SLEEP IN ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFULLY COMFORTABLE ROOMS.