Upcoming Events in Edinburgh
Our monthly update on the hottest music tickets in town. The Bruntsfield Hotel is a short distance from all the main music 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.
Music Round-Up
Belinda Carlisle
The pop icon brings her greatest hits to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall.
📅 9 September 2025 – Evening
Level 42
Jazz-funk legends perform live at the Usher Hall.
📅 21 September 2025 – Evening
Autumn DAYS Festival
A lively celebration of music and street food at The Pitt Market.
📅 27 September 2025 – All day & evening
Woodland Dance Project – Fall Dance 2025
An outdoor electronic music and dance event set in Vogrie Country Park.
📅 27 September 2025 – Afternoon into late night
The Wombats
Indie favourites play the Corn Exchange.
📅 2 December 2025 – Evening
Cast: 30 Years of All Change
Celebrating three decades of their debut album at the Corn Exchange.
📅 4 December 2025 – Evening
Chopin by Candlelight at Christmas
Atmospheric candlelit piano concert at St Giles’ Cathedral.
📅 5 December 2025 – Evening
Rachmaninov & Grieg Piano Concertos at Christmas
Grand piano concertos performed in the festive setting of St Giles’ Cathedral.
📅 5 December 2025 – Evening
At the Theatre
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Suspenseful stage adaptation at the Festival Theatre.
📅 16–20 September 2025 – Evenings, matinees available
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Mythology meets Broadway in this family musical at the Festival Theatre.
📅 23–27 September 2025 – Evenings, matinees available
In the Night Garden Live
A colourful stage show for little ones at the EICC.
📅 6–7 September 2025 – Daytime performances
Saving Grace’s Jungle Fever
Musical performance at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
📅 7 September 2025 – Evening
Eddie Izzard: Hamlet
One-person Shakespeare at the Queen’s Hall.
📅 19 September 2025 – Evening
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
Stand-up comedy at the Queen’s Hall.
📅 20 September 2025 – Evening
Count Arthur Strong: A Christmas Carol
Comic take on Dickens at the EICC.
📅 6 December 2025 – Evening
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Chart-topping life story at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
📅 11–22 November 2025 – Evenings, matinees available
Mamma Mia!
The feel-good ABBA musical returns to the Playhouse.
📅 9 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 – Evenings, matinees available
Festivals
Scotland Loves Anime
Film festival dedicated to Japanese animation, screenings across the city.
📅 10–16 November 2025 – Various times
Comic Con Scotland
Pop culture convention with film, TV, and comic stars at the Royal Highland Centre.
📅 11–12 October 2025 – Daytime
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.
