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Edinburgh Events in May

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An Evening With THE FORCEFIELDS

Thursday 7th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

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An Evening With THE FORCEFIELDS

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

An immersive live music experience featuring synchronized film projections. "Part concert, part theatre, part spectacle." Cathartic. Cosmic.

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

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Revolvin’

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

A one night performance of The Beatles Revolver reimagined as a live band with groove energy and rich vocal harmonies

Greig Taylor Band at the First Thursday Blues Club

Thursday 7th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Prestonfield Golf Club, Edinburgh

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Greig Taylor Band at the First Thursday Blues Club

Prestonfield Golf Club, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh's Finest New Material Comedy: Cracking New Jokes Show!

Edinburgh's Finest New Material Comedy: Cracking New Jokes Show!

Dragonfly, Edinburgh

Good Egg Comedy presents our long running new material comedy show in Edinburgh's coolest cocktail bar - proudly still £5 entry since 2024!

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Speed Dating in Edinburgh | Ages 30-45

Speed Dating in Edinburgh | Ages 30-45

Manahatta, Edinburgh

You'll meet up to 20 people in one night at this very cool venue.

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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!

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Live In Leith: Afro Fusion Night

Friday 8th May

7:30pm - 1:00am

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

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Live In Leith: Afro Fusion Night

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

A night featuring three very talented acts playing a variety of Afro music fusing various style including a healthy dose of funk.

Dance For All, Edinburgh

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Line Dance Class

Dance For All, Edinburgh

A new weekly line dance class in Edinburgh. Learn authentic American style line dances. Suitable for all levels. Have fun, get active and get dancing.

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Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Edinburgh)

Friday 8th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

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Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Edinburgh)

La Belle Angele, Edinburgh

Step into the shadows of the 1980s underground and lose yourself in a night dedicated to the most iconic alternative sounds of the era.

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 8th 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.

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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.

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.

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Tipsy presents... NOT3S live | 31st MAY 2026

Tipsy presents... NOT3S live | 31st MAY 2026

Coco Boho, Edinburgh

NOT3S LIVE in Edinburgh performing his hits "Addison Lee" "Aladdin" with his Tipsy debut in Scotland!

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Musika x Skyline // HERNAN CATTANEO // Bank Holiday Day Party

Musika x Skyline // HERNAN CATTANEO // Bank Holiday Day Party

The Pitt, Edinburgh

Musika and Skyline team up in the capital to celebrate 4 years of Skyline with a 5 hour set from the legendary Hernan Cattaneo

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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,

LAST 17 TICKETS! We are back with a bang after two incredible sell-out nights-and this time we have Uk House Royalty

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An Evening With THE FORCEFIELDS

Thursday 7th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

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An Evening With THE FORCEFIELDS

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

An immersive live music experience featuring synchronized film projections. "Part concert, part theatre, part spectacle." Cathartic. Cosmic.

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Toots and the Maytals

Sunday 17th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

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Toots and the Maytals

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

AGMP Concerts presents, direct from Jamaica, TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS featuring Leba Hibbert at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

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Tracks Fashion Week 2026

Monday 18th May

9:00pm - 3:00am

Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh

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Tracks Fashion Week 2026

Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh

The Tracks Fashion Week is back! A night dedicated to fashion and sharing our stage with you. Are you ready for the runway?

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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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!

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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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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.