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Events in Edinburgh this week (Nov 2–8, 2026)

39 listings in Edinburgh between Monday, Nov 2 and Sunday, Nov 8, each with its time, venue and price in the same order.

Mon, Nov 2

King's Theatre backstage tour

When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 5 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Heritage tour

When Oct 19 – Mon, Nov 16 · 4 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Gateway New Writing Festival: Monday

When Mon, Nov 2 · 7:30 pm
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Mae Stephens

MVT presents Mae Stephens Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh

When Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 pm
Where Sneaky Pete's. · 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh
How much Not listed: check the event page

Operation Mincemeat

When Nov 2 – Sat, Nov 7 · 6 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

When Nov 2 – Sat, Nov 7 · 6 dates
Where Kings Theatre Edinburgh · 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
How much Not listed: check the event page

The Legends Vegas: After Hours

When Mon, Nov 2 · 7:30 pm
Where Alhambra Theatre · 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline
How much Not listed: check the event page

Tue, Nov 3

Gateway New Writing Festival: Tuesday

When Tue, Nov 3 · 7:30 pm
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

When Nov 3 – Sat, Nov 7 · 5 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Van Morrison In Concert

When Tue, Nov 3 · 6:30 pm
Where Usher Hall · Lothian RD, Edinburgh
How much Not listed: check the event page

Wed, Nov 4

Alien Ant Farm

When Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 pm
Where Liquid Room · 9c Victoria Street, Edinburgh
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Gateway New Writing Festival: Wednesday

When Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 pm
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Journeys Through Rhyme

When Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 am
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Thu, Nov 5

Alabama 3

When Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 pm
Where The Caves · 8-12 Niddry St South, Edinburgh
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JULIETS NOT DEAD - ONE STOP FROM INFINITY TOUR with R66 & THE HOLLOWMEN

JULIETS NOT DEAD supported by THE HOLLOWMEN and R66 ONE STOP FROM INFINITY TOUR Heralding from the North East of England, Juliet’s Not Dead (JND) are an adrenaline fuelled, modern hard rock band, driven by the sole intention of thrilling their audiences at each and every show.

When Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 pm
Where DreadnoughtRock · 14-16 King Street, Bathgate
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LENE LOVICH UK 2026 TOUR

Stigmata Proudly Presents LENE LOVICH UK 2026 TOUR

When Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 pm
Where Bannermans · 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh
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Mark Olson (ex-Jayhawks)

Mark Olson was born and raised in Minnesota by a family of mostly farmers and schoolteachers. Predominately a self-taught musician, Olson is well known for his use of alternate tunings and two-part unison singing that then breaks into harmony.

When Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 pm
Where Backstage at The Green Hotel · Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross
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To mentor or to be mentored?

When Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 pm
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
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Fri, Nov 6

50 Years of Punk with THE ZIPS - The Frauds - Trumpton Riot

50 YEARS of PUNK from THE ZIPS . Pacing the floor at Punk’s birth in the 70s, releasing 2 singles, splitting up as it was overtaken by Ska and New Romantics in the 80s, and re-forming due to European bootleg interest in 2002, The Zips are determined to make up for lost time.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where DreadnoughtRock · 14-16 King Street, Bathgate
How much Not listed: check the event page

Dance Horizons: Innovations

When Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Karnataka

Acclaimed progressive rock band Karnataka has announced an eagerly anticipated tour for 2026, bringing their signature epic soundscapes and electrifying stage presence to audiences across the UK and beyond.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 pm
Where Backstage at The Green Hotel · Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross
How much Not listed: check the event page

Mosaics

PJ MOLLOYS PRESENTS Mosaics on Friday 6th November. Fife's indie-pop five-piece, Mosaics, are set to take the stage at PJ Molloys in Dunfermline on Friday, 6th November 2026.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where P J Molloys · 7 Canmore Street, Dunfermline
How much Not listed: check the event page

Shay O'Dowd

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where Cabaret Voltaire · 36 Blair Street, Edinburgh
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Skerryvore

Security - Bag Policy Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it is preferable you don't, please make sure it's small.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where Edinburgh Corn Exchange · 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh
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Sat, Nov 7

Boyzlife: featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 pm
Where Alhambra Theatre · 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline
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ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA - EDINBURGH - CORN EXCHANGE

ELVANA - THE WORLD'S FINEST ELVIS FRONTED TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA! From somewhere deep in the bowels of Disgraceland, the King of Rock & Roll steps out of the afterlife, plugs in, and takes the mic for the band that changed the ’90s forever. Elvis fronts Nirvana. No compromise.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 pm
Where Edinburgh Corn Exchange · 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh
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Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

ELVANA - THE WORLD'S FINEST ELVIS FRONTED TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA! From somewhere deep in the bowels of Disgraceland, the King of Rock & Roll steps out of the afterlife, plugs in, and takes the mic for the band that changed the ’90s forever. Elvis fronts Nirvana. No compromise.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 pm
Where Edinburgh Corn Exchange · 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh
How much Not listed: check the event page

Guns Mac Roses - Scotland's Premier Guns N' Roses Tribute

“Guns Mac Roses" are Scotland’s premier Guns N’ Roses tribute, delivering the raw energy, attitude, and unmistakable sound that defined a generation.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 pm
Where Wee Jimmies · 127 High Street, Cowdenbeath
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LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE - LED ASTRAY - 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

LED ASTRAY - 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW Scotland's very own tribute to LED ZEPPELIN return to Dreadnoughtrock for another brilliant night of classic Rock celebrating 20 years of playing the music many still love and turn out year on year.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 pm
Where DreadnoughtRock · 14-16 King Street, Bathgate
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Nations Championship 2026: Scotland V New Zealand

When Sat, Nov 7 · 2:10 pm
Where Scottish Gas Murrayfield · Murrayfield, Edinburgh
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Nightvision Presents: Daria Kolosova

Daria is one of the most actively growing names in the techno scene.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 pm
Where Liquid Room Warehouse · 9c Victoria Street, Edinburgh
How much Not listed: check the event page

Oliver Wakeman Band

With the continued interest in the YES album From a Page, now is the ideal moment for Oliver Wakeman and his band to bring some of these beloved later-era YES tracks - which featured significant songwriting contributions from Oliver - to the stage.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 pm
Where Backstage at The Green Hotel · Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross
How much Not listed: check the event page

The Skids / Theatre Of Hate

Dunfermline Legends The Skids are embarking on a massive UK tour with good mates Theatre Of Hate. One of only two Scottish stops will be in their home town at The Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 pm
Where Glen Pavillion · Pittencrief Park, Dunfermline
How much Not listed: check the event page

Theatre Book Club: Operation Mincemeat

When Sat, Nov 7 · 1:15 pm
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
How much Not listed: check the event page

Sun, Nov 8

A Night at the Darts

Gerwyn Price, Luke Humphries, Gian Van Veen, John Henderson, Robert Thornton.

When Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 pm
Where Edinburgh Corn Exchange · 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh
How much Not listed: check the event page

Alabama 3

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where P J Molloys · 7 Canmore Street, Dunfermline
How much Not listed: check the event page

Dermot Henry

DF Concerts Presents Dermot Henry Plus Special Guests 8th November 2026 People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where People's Leisure Club · 45 Lothian St, Edinburgh
How much Not listed: check the event page

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

When Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 pm
Where EICC · Morrison Street, Edinburgh
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Katie Spencer & Alan Thomson

‘A concoction of an extraordinary magnetism … The affection between the two players is obvious, two generations joined by their shared love and knowledge of the maverick musician [John Martyn]’ – At The Barrier 'Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames in.

When Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 pm
Where Backstage at The Green Hotel · Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross
How much Not listed: check the event page

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