As Covid restrictions are lifted, live entertainment is coming back to Edinburgh for the last week of January.As Covid restrictions are lifted, live entertainment is coming back to Edinburgh for the last week of January.
As Covid restrictions are lifted, live entertainment is coming back to Edinburgh for the last week of January.

What's on in Edinburgh: 10 live shows you can see in January after Covid restrictions are lifted

Live comedy, music and theatre is back next week as pandemic restrictions are once again eased – so here’s what you can see,

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this week that, as of Monday, January 24, Covid restrictions on indoor gatherings would be lifted.

It was great news for the entertainment industry, who have effectively been forced to close their doors for the last month.

Many of us will be keen to get back to live entertainment and support the bealeagued businesses and individuals who have taken a major financial hit over the last two years – from actors and comedians to front of house staff and lighting assistants.

Anxious venues have cancelled a huge number of shows and events for the majority of January, but some still remain on the calendar.

So, here are 10 live shows you can see next week.

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