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Edinburgh Events in May

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Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s at Brewhemia

Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s at Brewhemia

Brewhemia Edinburgh

Martin Kemp returns to Brewhemia for another epic Back to the 80s DJ party. Big tunes, bold looks, and zero inhibitions.

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Garage Punk / Grunge Guitar Funeral: Moxies/Sha Rivari/Shifter

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Banshee's Labyrinth, Edinburgh

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Garage Punk / Grunge Guitar Funeral: Moxies/Sha Rivari/Shifter

Banshee's Labyrinth, Edinburgh

Moxies from Edinburgh headline Banshee Labyrinth with support from Sha Rivari & The Maybes and Shifter. Expect noise, raw sounds and authenticity!

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Alien Disko 4th Birthday with Amen4Tekno

Friday 1st May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

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Alien Disko 4th Birthday with Amen4Tekno

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

Alien Disko celebrates the 4th birthday of the project with Amen4Tekno at The Bongo Club on Friday 1st May.

Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

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The Comedy Lock-In

Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

Join us in The Comedy Attic, Edinburgh's original gig above pub Comedy Club. Rick Molland, is you're amazing MC, he'll be showcasing some amazing acts

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Bar Crawl

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

Whether you're new to Edinburgh or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people!

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Friday 1st May

11:00am - 12:45pm

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

Travel into Old Town Edinburgh and meet the characters of the city, from the iconic sights of the Royal Mile to the Kirk of Greyfriars.

Magic Fair - The Gyle Shopping Centre

Friday 1st May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

The Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh

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Magic Fair - The Gyle Shopping Centre

The Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh

Magic Fair at The Gyle! Unlimited ride wristbands, thrill & family rides, food & fun. Book now to secure your spot!

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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Saturday 2nd May

10:00pm - 3:00am

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

we are about to make a hell of a lot of noise on the 2nd of May when we hit the dance floor of Edinburghs Corn Exchange. Our biggest cap city rave yet

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

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Old Skool Days

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

Old Skool Days; the EPIC day party fuelled by 90s & 00s bangers, Old Skool anthems & High Energy! The Music Sounds Better With YOU - so come join us!

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LangToun Meltdoon x QFX

LangToun Meltdoon x QFX

The Venue Kirkcaldy

QFX return to Kirkcaldy for a massive Old Skool takeover-iconic anthems, high-energy vibes and hands-in-the-air moments all night

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Jump'N Bingo Day Party Special

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

The Village East Calder

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Jump'N Bingo Day Party Special

The Village East Calder

Bingo, but not as you know it. Jump'N Bingo is a high-energy day party packed with big tunes, live sax, great prizes and non stop banter.

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Bar Crawl

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

Whether you're new to Edinburgh or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people!

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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Saturday 2nd May

10:00pm - 3:00am

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

we are about to make a hell of a lot of noise on the 2nd of May when we hit the dance floor of Edinburghs Corn Exchange. Our biggest cap city rave yet

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Musika x Skyline // HERNAN CATTANEO

Musika x Skyline // HERNAN CATTANEO

The Pitt, Edinburgh

A huge Bank holiday All-Dayer as Musika and Skyline team up in the capital to celebrate 4 years of Skyline

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Ana Carla Maza: live in Edinburgh

Tuesday 26th May

7:00pm - 9:30pm

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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Ana Carla Maza: live in Edinburgh

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

Powerhouse cellist and vocalist Ana Carla Maza presents a genre-blending Afro-Cuban solo performance, spanning salsa, mambo, reggae, and classical.

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The Loft Party Leith - Presents Michael Gray - Lauren Thompson +

Saturday 9th May

7:00pm - 1:00am

Port Of Leith Distillery Leith, Edinburgh, Leith,

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The Loft Party Leith - Presents Michael Gray - Lauren Thompson +

Port Of Leith Distillery Leith, Edinburgh, Leith,

SATURDAY 9TH MAY We are back with a bang after two incredible sell-out nights-and this time we have Uk House Royalty

The Dunfermline Bruce Festival Live '26

Sat 30th - Sun 31st May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Pittencrieff Park, DUNFERMLINE

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The Dunfermline Bruce Festival Live '26

Pittencrieff Park, DUNFERMLINE

The Bruce Festival Live at Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline on 30th & 31st May 2026 with Kyle Falconer, Fatherson, Sergeant, Declan Welsh & much more...

Port Of Leith Distillery Leith, Edinburgh

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Habibi Studios

Port Of Leith Distillery Leith, Edinburgh

Habibi Studios returns to the 8th floor at the Port of Leith Distillery. Venue so nice, we had to run it twice.

GirlyPop Live 2 | Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Sunday 10th May

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

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GirlyPop Live 2 | Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

GirlyPop Live is returning to Corn Exchange, Edinburgh with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

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Smoove & Turrell - The Singles Tour

Saturday 30th May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

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Smoove & Turrell - The Singles Tour

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

After more than a decade of delivering dancefloor-filling funk and heartfelt soul, Smoove & Turrell are hitting the road once again with The Singles

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Rhinestone Fest: Edinburgh, May 8th 2026

Friday 8th May

12:00pm - 3:00am

The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

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Rhinestone Fest: Edinburgh, May 8th 2026

The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

Edinburgh, our hometown, we are unbelievably excited to be returing to The Three Sisters for Rhinestone Fest 2026! Yeehaw!

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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Lily, Martha, Holly

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

Three solo artists graduating from Edinburgh Napier University showcasing original material ranging from Neo-soul to electronic-pop to medieval rock.

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Spectrum presents Darren Emerson and Evil Eddie Richards

Saturday 16th May

4:30pm - 10:30pm

People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh

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Spectrum presents Darren Emerson and Evil Eddie Richards

People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh

Darren Emerson and Evil Eddie Richards, two pioneers of the UK's house and techno scene are joining forces with the Spectrum crew.

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70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

Saturday 16th May

2:30pm - 8:00pm

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

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70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

Get ready for a daytime disco like no other! 70's vs 80's Day Disco LIVE brings two iconic decades head-to-head for one huge daytime party.

Edinburgh events in May range from outdoor shows to buzzing late-night sessions. If you’re asking what’s on in Edinburgh in May, head to The Queen’s Hall, Cabaret Voltaire, and city centre pop-ups. May is packed with variety. Browse upcoming events and find your vibe.