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A group of dancers in traditional costumes performs on stage in front of a backdrop depicting snowy mountains and clouds.Theatre & Performing Arts · 23 OctoberAlbanian National Folk Ensemble Performs in EdinburghRead the story →
The Van Gogh Shogh Brings Colour, Chaos and Comedy to Edinburgh FringeTheatre & Performing Arts · 6 JulyThe Van Gogh Shogh Brings Colour, Chaos and Comedy to Edinburgh FringeForensic Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd Brings New Live Show to EdinburghTheatre & Performing Arts · 10 JuneForensic Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd Brings New Live Show to EdinburghEdinburgh Fringe Set to Welcome Exceptional Scottish Talent Through Made in Scotland 2026Arts & Culture · 2 JuneEdinburgh Fringe Set to Welcome Exceptional Scottish Talent Through Made in Scotland 2026Powerful New Drama The Jolly Fisherman Set for Edinburgh Fringe PremiereTheatre & Performing Arts · 26 MayPowerful New Drama The Jolly Fisherman Set for Edinburgh Fringe PremiereHeartwarming Theatre Trip Brings Joy to Edinburgh Care Home ResidentArts & Culture · 1 MayHeartwarming Theatre Trip Brings Joy to Edinburgh Care Home ResidentEdinburgh Comedy Entrepreneur Secures Funding After Open University CourseArts & Culture · 3 AprilEdinburgh Comedy Entrepreneur Secures Funding After Open University CourseSchools, Libraries and Landmarks to Benefit from Edinburgh’s Climate-Friendly RevampArts & Culture · 19 September 2025Schools, Libraries and Landmarks to Benefit from Edinburgh’s Climate-Friendly RevampM&S Princes Street Colleague Takes the Stage for Edinburgh Fringe DebutArts & Culture · 13 August 2025M&S Princes Street Colleague Takes the Stage for Edinburgh Fringe DebutScotland’s Biggest Street Party in Just One Month – Perth Gears Up for 125 Live!Arts & Culture · 7 August 2025Scotland’s Biggest Street Party in Just One Month – Perth Gears Up for 125 Live!Future on Stage: Traverse Theatre Hosts Bold Conversations on Scottish PlaywrightingArts & Culture · 5 August 2025Future on Stage: Traverse Theatre Hosts Bold Conversations on Scottish PlaywrightingFree Drinks and Fringe Chaos: Rebecca-Maree’s Comedy TakeoverArts & Culture · 1 August 2025Free Drinks and Fringe Chaos: Rebecca-Maree’s Comedy TakeoverGlimmers: A Global Spark of Storytelling at TravFest25Arts & Culture · 30 July 2025Glimmers: A Global Spark of Storytelling at TravFest25Arbery Theatre Returns to the Fringe with Two Bold New ProductionsArts & Culture · 15 July 2025Arbery Theatre Returns to the Fringe with Two Bold New ProductionsJames Beckett: Stutter Island – Stand-Up with a Stammer and a SmileArts & Culture · 25 June 2025James Beckett: Stutter Island – Stand-Up with a Stammer and a SmileDiona Doherty Gets Her Pink Back: Comedy, Motherhood, and the Fight to Feel SeenArts & Culture · 22 June 2025Diona Doherty Gets Her Pink Back: Comedy, Motherhood, and the Fight to Feel SeenDarkly Funny and Deeply Needed: Happy Hour at Edinburgh Fringe 2025Arts & Culture · 13 June 2025Darkly Funny and Deeply Needed: Happy Hour at Edinburgh Fringe 2025Dundee-born actor Brian Cox Returns to Dundee Rep as New Patron, Reigniting the City’s Cultural SpiritArts & Culture · 8 June 2025Dundee-born actor Brian Cox Returns to Dundee Rep as New Patron, Reigniting the City’s Cultural SpiritTraverse Theatre’s 2024 Programme Shines at Edinburgh Festivals with Bold, New Voices in TheatreArts & Culture · 31 May 2025Traverse Theatre’s 2024 Programme Shines at Edinburgh Festivals with Bold, New Voices in TheatreRestless Natives Returns with Mischief, Music and a £2,500 Donation for Scotland’s CommunitiesArts & Culture · 1 May 2025Restless Natives Returns with Mischief, Music and a £2,500 Donation for Scotland’s CommunitiesRestless Natives: A Hilarious New Musical Adventure Hits Stages Across ScotlandArts & Culture · 27 April 2025Restless Natives: A Hilarious New Musical Adventure Hits Stages Across ScotlandMonumental: Walking Tour Brings Edinburgh’s Forgotten Women to Life This MayArts & Culture · 9 April 2025Monumental: Walking Tour Brings Edinburgh’s Forgotten Women to Life This MayLeith Theatre Secures 50-Year Lease, Ensuring a Bright Cultural FutureArts & Culture · 30 January 2025Leith Theatre Secures 50-Year Lease, Ensuring a Bright Cultural FutureLeith Theatre Welcomes Restless Natives: The Musical as Edinburgh’s Summer HighlightArts & Culture · 19 January 2025Leith Theatre Welcomes Restless Natives: The Musical as Edinburgh’s Summer Highlight

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