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Edinburgh Events in January 2026

Trending Edinburgh January Events

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Pan Pan live in Edinburgh

Friday 16th January

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

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Pan Pan live in Edinburgh

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Pan Pan blends synthesizers and drum machines with lyrics that describe and try to escape the urban everyday life of Athens, GR.

Pongal at Tamil Teru - A Cultural Dining Experience

Friday 16th January

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Tamil Teru, Edinburgh

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Pongal at Tamil Teru - A Cultural Dining Experience

Tamil Teru, Edinburgh

Join us for a festive Pongal evening featuring authentic banana-leaf dining and a live dance performance.

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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BPM | Nocta

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

Welcome back. Welcome to NOCTA. Hip-Hop / Rap / House WHEN: Friday, January 16th WHERE: La Belle Angele TIME: 23:00 - 03:00

The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Stand-Up on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

Friday 16th January

8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh

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The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Stand-Up on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh

5 stars - One4Review " an absolute must see !" 4 stars - The Real Chris Sparkle 4 stars - The Reviews Hub

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Dazed & Confused @ The Caves

Saturday 17th January

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Caves, Edinburgh

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Dazed & Confused @ The Caves

The Caves, Edinburgh

Dazed & Confused take to the stage at Edinburgh's iconic venue "The Caves" supported by special guests from around Scotland!

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Panic! At The Disco VS Fall Out Boy [CLUB NIGHT]

Saturday 17th January

11:00pm - 3:00am

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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Panic! At The Disco VS Fall Out Boy [CLUB NIGHT]

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

All your favourite pop punk, emo, alt hits and TONNES from two of the icons of the scene

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John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair - Anniversary of Falkirk Muir

Saturday 17th January

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Muse Theatre, 24a Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ

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John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair - Anniversary of Falkirk Muir

Muse Theatre, 24a Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ

John Roy Stuart, bard and warrior, returns to Edinburgh to tell the story of his life on the 280th anniversary of his last victory.

Boozy Brushes, Drag Sip and Paint, Edinburgh

Saturday 17th January

1:00pm - 3:00pm

LE MONDE, EDINBURGH

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Boozy Brushes, Drag Sip and Paint, Edinburgh

LE MONDE, EDINBURGH

Come along to sip, paint and enjoy some cheeky drag chat! With different themed events each week, there's something for everyone.

Paint & Sip

Saturday 17th January

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Marpole Retreats, Edinburgh

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Paint & Sip

Marpole Retreats, Edinburgh

Grab a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other-it's time to get creative!

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Edinburgh Bar Crawl

Saturday 17th January

7:30am - 11:45pm

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!

The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Stand-Up on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

Saturday 17th January

8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh

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The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Stand-Up on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh

5 stars - One4Review " an absolute must see !" 4 stars - The Real Chris Sparkle 4 stars - The Reviews Hub

The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Stand-Up on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

Sunday 18th January

8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh

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The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Stand-Up on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh

5 stars - One4Review " an absolute must see !" 4 stars - The Real Chris Sparkle 4 stars - The Reviews Hub

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Symmetrik presents. Strictly Bangerz - Edinburgh

Saturday 31st January

10:30pm - 3:00am

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

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Symmetrik presents. Strictly Bangerz - Edinburgh

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

Symmetrik bring their Strictly Bangerz Tour to the Capital, you don't want to miss this one! Guaranteed to sell out

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Edinburgh Dub Club: MUNGO'S HI-FI SOUNDSYSTEM ft. Aziza Jaye

Saturday 31st January

11:00pm - 3:00am

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Dub Club: MUNGO'S HI-FI SOUNDSYSTEM ft. Aziza Jaye

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

Scotland's soundsystem champions return to the Capital to celebrate 25 years in the game. With Aziza Jaye on the mic and support from Botanica and Nem

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1st Disco Days of 2026 - Edinburgh

Saturday 31st January

2:30pm - 7:30pm

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

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1st Disco Days of 2026 - Edinburgh

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

Join us for the first Disco Days of 2026 on Saturday 31st January! Replace the January blues with a boogie and some booze ;)

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High Voltage - Scotland's Premier AC/DC Tribute Band

Saturday 24th January

7:00pm - 10:00pm

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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High Voltage - Scotland's Premier AC/DC Tribute Band

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

High Voltage, the AC/DC Tribute band is a high-octane experience dedicated to capturing the raw power and timeless energy of Bon Scott era AC/DC.

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Anthony Gomes 'Praise The Loud' 2026 Tour

Tuesday 27th January

7:00pm - 11:00pm

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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Anthony Gomes 'Praise The Loud' 2026 Tour

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

Anthony Gomes 'Praise The Loud' 2026 Tour, Gomes is a power player who is at his best when his gear is in the scorched earth between blues and rock.

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Dazed & Confused @ The Caves

Saturday 17th January

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Caves, Edinburgh

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Dazed & Confused @ The Caves

The Caves, Edinburgh

Dazed & Confused take to the stage at Edinburgh's iconic venue "The Caves" supported by special guests from around Scotland!

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Pan Pan live in Edinburgh

Friday 16th January

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

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Pan Pan live in Edinburgh

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Pan Pan blends synthesizers and drum machines with lyrics that describe and try to escape the urban everyday life of Athens, GR.

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TAMASHA ReFreshers 2025: Students Only: Edinburgh

Tuesday 20th January

11:00pm - 3:00am

Shanghai Nightclub Edinburgh

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TAMASHA ReFreshers 2025: Students Only: Edinburgh

Shanghai Nightclub Edinburgh

TAMASHA: The Students Only Bollywood Night returns to Edinburgh this January with ReFreshers Party at Shanghai Club.

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Panic! At The Disco VS Fall Out Boy [CLUB NIGHT]

Saturday 17th January

11:00pm - 3:00am

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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Panic! At The Disco VS Fall Out Boy [CLUB NIGHT]

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

All your favourite pop punk, emo, alt hits and TONNES from two of the icons of the scene

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HVY x FRNZY Present: DKEN B2B TJ

Friday 23rd January

10:00pm - 3:00am

The Mash House, Edinburgh

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HVY x FRNZY Present: DKEN B2B TJ

The Mash House, Edinburgh

DKEN TJ SGIG MOØG PLUS MORE TBA

Pongal at Tamil Teru - A Cultural Dining Experience

Friday 16th January

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Tamil Teru, Edinburgh

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Pongal at Tamil Teru - A Cultural Dining Experience

Tamil Teru, Edinburgh

Join us for a festive Pongal evening featuring authentic banana-leaf dining and a live dance performance.

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The TV Casualties present Nicolas Glassworth 140th Birthday Show

Thursday 22nd January

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

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The TV Casualties present Nicolas Glassworth 140th Birthday Show

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

The TV Casualties invite you to celebrate WW1 bassist Nicolas Glassworth's 140th Birthday via live music with theatrics alongside additional support!

Looking for whats on in Edinburgh in January? From live bands at Usher Hall and late-night DJs in the Liquid Room to comedy at The Stand and family days at Dynamic Earth, the city stays bright after Hogmanay. Theatre shows at the Playhouse and pop-up food markets warm darker evenings. Edinburgh events in January cover every taste and budget—scroll up to see listings and grab tickets.