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Light Night with LNER welcomes Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle to Edinburgh’s Christmas festival.

Girls Aloud’ star Nadine Coyle coming to town for free Christmas event

Paw Patrol Live is touring the UK this December and January, including five shows in Edinburgh.

Paw Patrol set for five shows at the Festival Theatre

The Edinburgh Gang Show is returning to the King's Theatre.

Edinburgh Gang Show returns to King's for first time in seven years

Bradley Walsh hosted a game show with a twist on Channel 4 this week, The Million Pound Shot (Picture: Channel 4/Gary Moyes)

All bets are off in Bradley Walsh's game show with a twist

Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Clock as 2024 is ushered in with the Hogmanay street party (Jane Barlow/PA)

Every Bonfire Night firework display across Edinburgh and Lothians

Leonardo McCorkindale as Angelo in Matthew Bourne's The Car Man, playing at Festival Theatre in Edinburgh from November 3 to 7.

Edinburgh dancer awaiting 'boost' from hometown crowd with new show

Edinburgh Festivals

The Fratellis are set to headline the Night Afore Party at Edinburgh's Hogmanay.

Scots rockers The Fratellis set to headline Night Afore Hogmanay
Edinburgh Hogmanay debut for Glasgow band
Kevin Quinn

The Samhuinn Fire Festival will take place at Calton Hill

Fire and drums beckon for Calton Hill as Samhuinn plans announced

The Sound Within Eisenberg and Stern

Review: The Sound Within Eisenberg & Stern

We often hear the awful phrase ‘she asked for it’. Sadia hits back: ‘But that wouldn't be rape!’

Review: Sadia Azmat: Rapism

Bruna Longo in Whale Fall. Picture: Danilo Apoena

Review: Whale Fall

Aditya Mayya is the funniest comic our reviewer has seen at the Fringe this year

Aditya Mayya is Pretending to be Sad

'The Dolly Parton Story' performer Hannah Richards and her band paid tribute to the late megastar Dolly Parton, whose death was announced just hours before they took to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Watch as Dolly Parton-themed Fringe show pays tribute to late star

Arts and Entertainment

Iconic Bollywood film KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI to celebrate 30th anniversary at 2028 Edinburgh International Film Festival

Cult Bollywood film to come to Scottish screens for 30th anniversary
The 90s rom-com was partly filmed in Scotland and will return to the cinema in 2028 for its 30th anniversary
Rachel Fergusson

John Leader as Tristan and Nandi Bhebhe as Yseult. Picture: Steve Tanner

Tristan and Yseult - 5 stars

Dai Evans was one of the Aberfan witnesses who told their stories in a new BBC2 documentary Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back. (Picture: BBC Studios/Mei Williams)

Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back: History with a shocking message for today

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Edinburgh Filmhouse in the running to be crowned the UK’s best cinema

Four Edinburgh acts - Barry Can't Swim, Sonedo, Swim School, and Boards of Canada (L-to-R) - have been nominated for Scottish Album of the Year 2026.

Four Edinburgh acts named in Scottish Album of the Year 2026 shortlist

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Things To Do

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Inflatable 5k Podiatry Team

World's biggest 5k obstacle course coming to town

Take a look through our gallery to see 10 fun places in Edinburgh to take the kids during school summer holidays.

10 fun things to do during the school holidays

From left, Nia Roberts, Sian Reese-Williams and Mark Lewis-Jones star in the second series of Channel 4 drama The Light in the Hall (Picture: Channel 4)

The Light in the Hall review: Contrivances hidden in dark corners

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 authentic Edinburgh pubs recommended by The Good Pub Guide.

17 ‘proper’ Edinburgh pubs you must visit according to The Good Pub Guide

The Slavic forest spirit known as Leshy is depicted by Fine Art student Yury Aleksanyan using found objects to create card-playing forest figures, evoking the spirit of the ancient woodlands

Graduate show opens to public with incredible exhibition

Nightlife

Address: 74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR. This popular pub is named after a reference to the last hanging to have occurred in the Grassmarket, the Last Drop has a suitably macabre back story. The Grassmarket’s gallows were situated right across from the pub and could help explain the high level of supposed paranormal activity in the area. The venue's website says they are haunted by a little girl in medieval clothing, with sightings of the diminutive spirit occurring in both the cellar and the bar.

13 of the spookiest pubs and restaurants to visit this Halloween
Here are some of the spookiest, most haunted pubs and restaurants in Edinburgh to try this Halloween – if you’re brave enough, that is.
Gary Flockhart

Address: 233-235 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH.

25 photos of Edinburgh's last ‘proper’ old-man pubs

27 great city restaurants to visit recommended by top food critics

25 photos of lost Edinburgh pubs and clubs

Oasis are due to return for a series of huge concerts in the UK and Ireland, including three nights at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh in August.

12 pubs to visit before Oasis gig at Murrayfield

Scroll through our gallery to see Edinburgh’s 12 ‘best’ Indian restaurants, according to locals

Edinburgh’s best Indian restaurants, according to locals

13 photos of proper traditional pubs in the Old Town

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Members of the Be Happy Performing Arts Company from Gorebridge with coach Mairi Jayne Weir

North Edinburgh memories translated from page to stage

Teviot House all lit up for Christmas in 2022.

Christmas light switch-on returns following building’s renovation

Alt-pop Edinburgh-based US artist Alas De Liona returns with cinematic, 80s-tinged drama for second album Noble Rot, out now.

City singer releases her 'vampiric' second album in time for Halloween

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced a huge Edinburgh tour date at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium next summer

Sam Fender adds second Murrayfield gig to 2027 tour

Culture Creative boss Zoe Bottrell reveals Christmas At Botanics 2026 magical highlights

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Christmas at the Botanics creative boss reveals highlights

The viral Youtube series has seen Dimoldenberg date everyone from Billie Eilish to Lewis Capaldi

Chicken Shop Date's final series headed to Edinburgh cinema

Olly Murs performing at the Coronation Concert

Olly Murs to finally headline Edinburgh Castle in 2027

Hit BBC daytime show to visit Edinburgh for live show

Singer Sam Fender has said he has removed a ticket category from sale after he said he was unhappy with pricing for his 2027 stadium tour.

Sam Fender cuts ‘astronomical’ ticket prices for Murrayfield gig

The spectacular Winter Cathedral s set to be a returning favourite at Christmas at the Botanics 2026.

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics is Scotland’s dazzling beacon of festive fun

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced a huge Edinburgh tour date at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium next summer

Sam Fender confirms huge Edinburgh gig as part of new stadium tour

Probably the most popular place to pick up a cup of warming mulled wine is in the Capital's Christmas Market. Expect to pay around £6 but you'll be disappointed if you're looking for a quirky recipe with interesting tastes - this is likely to be mass produced to maximise profit with little in the way of loving care. The beautiful surroundings just about make up for it though.

Everything you need to know about Edinburgh's Christmas 2026

Knoops will be giving away free hot chocolate on Wednesday 21 October

The top 9 hot chocolate spots in the city

An Evening with Hibernian Legends Live! Will take place on Monday, November 9

Hibernian legends to share Easter Road stories at Edinburgh Playhouse

For a family-friendly Halloween experience packed with mind-bending optical illusions, mischievous characters and plenty of surprises, head to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. From 10 to 31 October, visitors will come face to face with interactive Halloween characters throughout the attraction, bringing the spooky season to life across five floors of interactive fun.
Camera Obscura’s Halloween fun is included with standard admission.

The 19 best Halloween events happening in the city this year

Ad Feature Discover something new at Rosslyn Chapel

The SAY Award Ceremony will return to Dundee’s Caird Hall on November 5.

Local music acts up for Scottish Album of the Year Award public vote

The Knife Angel continues to spread awareness of knife crime as an exhibition is in the works

Artwork inspired by Knife Angel sculpture to go on display

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