Edinburgh's May Bank Holiday weekend, without exception is a hive of quality events, with its bars, live music venues and clubs saving the best for the pre-summer extra day off work.
Take a look below to get plenty of ideas for the May Bank Holiday weekend in Edinburgh.
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Here's a huge selection of May Bank Holiday events 2024 events to tickle your fancy, buy your tickets quick if you're going.
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The Mash House, Edinburgh
3rd May
11:00pm til 3:00am
Minimum Age: 18
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Elation and fusion bring you a topper of a show at the mash house!
Showhawk Duo
Stramash , Edinburgh
3rd May
7:00pm til 11:00pm
Minimum Age: 14
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Divergent Promotions presents Showhawk Duo at Stramash, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd May 2024.
Edinburgh Wolves - Season Ticket
Meggetland, Edinburgh EH14 1XN, Edinburgh
14th Apr-11th Aug
2:00pm til 11:00am
No age restrictions
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By purchasing, this will entitle you to entry to: 5x Regular Season Games 1x Friendly Game TBC et...
Stand Up Comedy - Live at Hoots
Hootenannies, Edinburgh
3rd May
9:00pm til 10:45pm
Minimum Age: 18
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Join Rick Molland & Friends for an incredible night of live Stand-Up Comedy! Get ready to laugh your...
The Late Show
Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
3rd May
11:00pm til 12:45am
Minimum Age: 18
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Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic, Edinburgh's late-night Comedy Club.
"U Scantu": A Disorderly Tale
Collective, EDINBURGH
1st Mar-19th May
10:00am til 5:00pm
No age restrictions
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Elisa Giardina Papa's exhibition at Collective's stunning Calton Hill gallery explores the Sicilian ...
Elation & Control: CLTX | SGIG | CALZED & LYNCHY
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
4th May
10:30pm til 3:00am
Minimum Age: 18
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Elation & Control bring you trailblazing techno artist CLTX - who returns for a big one this May wit...
The Late Show
Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
4th May
11:00pm til 12:45am
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic, Edinburgh's late-night Comedy Club.
Stand Up Comedy - Live at Hoots
Hootenannies, Edinburgh
4th May
9:00pm til 10:45pm
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Join Rick Molland & Friends for an incredible night of live Stand-Up Comedy! Get ready to laugh your...
Comedy At Canon's Gait
The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
4th May
9:00pm til 11:00pm
No age restrictions
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Organised by " The Good, The Bad & The Irish"!.. voted best Irish comedy show 2021 - Edinburgh Eveni...
The Skababs + Support A Vintage Jam
The Tower Bar Livingston, Livingston
4th May
7:00pm til 12:00am
Minimum Age: 18
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The Top Of The Tower function suite, Craigshill, livingston
maison d'amour - Saturday 4th May - 4pm - 10pm - Voodoo Rooms
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
4th May
4:00pm til 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 21
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Catch two of Edinburgh's most respected DJs for a very special one off event on Saturday 4th May fro...
Rave Revival Edinburgh
Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
5th May
9:00pm til 2:00am
Minimum Age: 18
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"Transporting You Back To The Early 90's"
The Scottish Sex Pistols LIVE @ Sneaky Pete's
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh
5th May
7:00pm til 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 18
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A night of punk anthems and attitude with The Scottish Sex Pistols, live in Edinburgh - Doors 7pm
Bollywood Flashback Party: Edinburgh
Shanghai Nightclub Edinburgh, Edinburgh
5th May
11:00pm til 3:00am
Minimum Age: 18
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Join in for a Bollywood Night filled with nostalgia & memories, a blast from the past with 80s 90s 0...
Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Edinburgh
Frankensteins Edinburgh, Edinburgh
5th May
6:00pm til 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 18
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Test your knowledge with Big Mad Andy himself at the ultimate Peep Show Quiz!
Boozy Brushes, Cityscape Paint Party! Edinburgh
Las Iguanas 141 143 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JY, UK, Edinburgh
5th May
Boozy Brushes, Cityscape Paint Party! Edinburgh
Las Iguanas 141 143 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JY, UK, Edinburgh
5th May
2:00pm til 4:00pm
No age restrictions
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Join our Boozy Brushes Sip and Paint Cityscape Art Party! Capture the Energy of the City Lights, Sky...
Comedy At Canon's Gait
The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
5th May
8:00pm til 10:00pm
No age restrictions
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Organised by " The Good, The Bad & The Irish"!.. voted best Irish comedy show 2021 - Edinburgh Eveni...
Next Big Thing
Hootenannies, Edinburgh
5th May
8:00pm til 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 18
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Sundays at Hoots, Edinburgh: New Act Night! £2.50 entry, 8 PM kickoff. Unleash laughter with fresh ...
Information Lecture: Help & Healing on the Spiritual Path
Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh
5th May
Information Lecture: Help & Healing on the Spiritual Path
Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh
5th May
3:30pm til 4:30pm
Minimum Age: 14
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening ...
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Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Edinburgh
Frankensteins Edinburgh, Edinburgh
5th May
6:00pm til 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Test your knowledge with Big Mad Andy himself at the ultimate Peep Show Quiz!
Rave Revival Edinburgh
Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
5th May
9:00pm til 2:00am
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
"Transporting You Back To The Early 90's"
Elation & Control: CLTX | SGIG | CALZED & LYNCHY
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
4th May
10:30pm til 3:00am
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Elation & Control bring you trailblazing techno artist CLTX - who returns for a big one this May wit...
Stretch | Sentient | SGIG
The Mash House, Edinburgh
3rd May
11:00pm til 3:00am
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Elation and fusion bring you a topper of a show at the mash house!
Bollywood Flashback Party: Edinburgh
Shanghai Nightclub Edinburgh, Edinburgh
5th May
11:00pm til 3:00am
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Join in for a Bollywood Night filled with nostalgia & memories, a blast from the past with 80s 90s 0...
The Scottish Sex Pistols LIVE @ Sneaky Pete's
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh
5th May
7:00pm til 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
A night of punk anthems and attitude with The Scottish Sex Pistols, live in Edinburgh - Doors 7pm
Edinburgh Wolves - Season Ticket
Meggetland, Edinburgh EH14 1XN, Edinburgh
14th Apr-11th Aug
2:00pm til 11:00am
No age restrictions
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
By purchasing, this will entitle you to entry to: 5x Regular Season Games 1x Friendly Game TBC et...
Showhawk Duo
Stramash , Edinburgh
3rd May
7:00pm til 11:00pm
Minimum Age: 14
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Divergent Promotions presents Showhawk Duo at Stramash, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd May 2024.
maison d'amour - Saturday 4th May - 4pm - 10pm - Voodoo Rooms
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
4th May
4:00pm til 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 21
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Catch two of Edinburgh's most respected DJs for a very special one off event on Saturday 4th May fro...
The Late Show
Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
4th May
11:00pm til 12:45am
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic, Edinburgh's late-night Comedy Club.
The Late Show
Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
3rd May
11:00pm til 12:45am
Minimum Age: 18
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic, Edinburgh's late-night Comedy Club.
Comedy At Canon's Gait
The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
4th May
9:00pm til 11:00pm
No age restrictions
For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)
Organised by " The Good, The Bad & The Irish"!.. voted best Irish comedy show 2021 - Edinburgh Eveni...
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