WHAT'S ON AT THE EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE, EDINBURGH
What's On at the Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Most Popular Shows and Events at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse
Tue 22 Apr - Sat 14 Jun 2025
NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse
Tue 25 Feb - Sat 1 Mar 2025
What's On at the Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Chicago
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 8 February 2025
CHICAGO, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) comes to Lowry in August for a full week only starring Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer and TV Star Janette Manrara (It Takes Two, Burn The Floor, Glee) as Roxie Hart. "Murder, greed, cor...Backstage Tours
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Friday 7 - Thursday 27 February 2025
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes?...Queen Extravaganza - The Official Queen Tribute Band
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Monday 10 February 2025
The official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May. The band, who began touring all over the globe back in 2012, are made up of a rolling cast of gifted musicians who have been hand picked by Roger Taylor and Brian May. ...Musical Makers (14-18 Teens)
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Monday 10 - Wednesday 12 February 2025
Come along to Edinburgh Playhouse during the February break week and take part in day-long musical theatre workshop intensives. Each day we will focus on a different musical where you will get the chance to sing and dance and create a mini ...The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Featuring the classical reimaginings of a 13-piece Chamber Orchestra, guests will be able to re-live and experience some of the most well-known and well-loved Rock & Metal songs from the last 40 years, including the likes of Metallica, L...Paul Smith
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 February 2025
Liverpool comedian Paul Smith, who is best known for the many viral social media clips of his lightning quick audience interaction, is back with his biggest and funniest tour show yet, "Pablo". The show features hysterics from start to fi...Paul Smith Edinburgh Tickets
Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Friday 14 February 2025
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be trans...Rhod Gilbert
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 15 February 2025
Rhod is embarking on a full UK & Ireland tour playing more than 90 dates, and running until October 2025. Previously, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about...Kinky Boots
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 February 2025
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony® and Grammy® winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nik...Showaddywaddy
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Sunday 23 February 2025
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 25 February - Saturday 1 March 2025
Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood. This is an even...Voulez Vous - The Music of ABBA
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 8 March 2025
Get Ready for the Ultimate ABBA Tribute Night!...Ellen Kent's La Bohème
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Monday 10 March 2025
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand new pro...Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-w...
Greg Davies
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Wednesday 12 - Friday 14 March 2025
Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, comedian Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Le...Musical Makers (Adults 18+)
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Monday 17 - Monday 24 March 2025
Do you love musical theatre as much as we do? Then come along to our musical theatre class: Musical Makers, held in our Boards Bar space where each week, we focus on a new musical. This class will be run by Jo Richards who will teach an hou...Here Comes the Guillotine LIVE
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 22 March 2025
Join Frankie Boyle; Susie McCabe and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd; for an evening of live comedy ramblings. Whether you are a former Bible John suspect; a connoisseur of the film career of Sammo Hung, or a retired member of the Provisional IR...Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Ukrainian-Italian dance star Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show to the stage. Rising star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first ever solo U...Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Thursday 27 March 2025
Sing-a-Long-a Productions, producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Grease brings you their newest show, the smash hit film musical that everyone can't stop singing - The Greatest Showman! Look out 'cause here it com...Russell Kane
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Friday 28 March 2025
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and "storming physical comedy" (Mail on Sunday). Hyperactive, his brand-new tour ...Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 29 March 2025
Join one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, host of Europe's biggest health podcast Feel Better, Live More, author of five Sunday Times Bestselling Books and star of BBC One's Doctor In The House, fo...Sing in the Playhouse
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 22 April - Saturday 14 June 2025
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!Enter a world of splendour, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world...Sounds of the 60's Live with Tony Blackburn
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Join Tony as he presents an evening of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. Featuring the hits of The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, Elvis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Otis Reddin...Andy Murray - Centre Stage
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Thursday 19 June 2025
What will tennis be without Andy Murray? The former world No. 1, Andy is one of our greatest sporting icons, with an extraordinary career, including three Grand Slam singles titles - two at Wimbledon, one at the US Open - and two Olympic go...Rob Beckett
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Thursday 26 June 2025
Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that's in his way. From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett's new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on Rob: put on 3 stone from takeawa...The Night Sky Show
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 28 June 2025
Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard an...Dear Evan Hansen
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 1 - Saturday 5 July 2025
"The most vital and important musical of a generation" (Daily Mail) with "a raw, relevant and exhilarating score" (BBC Radio London) from the songwriters of The Greatest Showman and La La Land. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a li...Alice Cooper
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer and shock rock legend Alice Cooper returns to Europe. Renowned for his unforgettable live shows, we can anticipate a dark, twisted trip through goth, psychedelia, macabre theatre and straight up rock anthems, incl...
Joanne McNally
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 6 September 2025
After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile. Hailed by Variety as One to Watch, McNally has been keeping herself busy by ruining men's...Saving Grace
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Sunday 7 September 2025
Tik Tok's GKBarry (aka Grace Keeling) is taking her wildly popular podcast, Saving Grace, on the road once more! Fresh out of the I'm A Celeb! Jungle, Grace is ready to bring her signature chaos, comedy, and charisma to a stage near you...Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 27 September 2025
In this brand new show, "the world's greatest living stand-up comedian" (The Times) shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy...Riverdance
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 October 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreograp...SIX
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 October 2025
The international smash hit musical SIX is back! Multi award-winning with a spectacularly successful studio album adored on playlists across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has 'an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pu...Miss Saigon
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 28 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
The soaring musical score features the hits songs; The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream. Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring...Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 22 November 2025
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...Mamma Mia!
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 9 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...The Rocky Horror Show
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 January 2026
Australian superstar Jason Donovan* returns to the UK in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour. The legendary performer reprises his iconic role as the captivating Frank-n-Furt...Fawlty Towers - The Play
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 January 2026
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the "Greatest British sitcom of all time" (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Featuring your favourite ...Friends! The Musical Parody
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Friday 6 - Saturday 7 February 2026
Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven't gone...Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Tuesday 24 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
Happiness is only a heartbeat away with HERE & NOW, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it's Friday ni...Matilda The Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Wednesday 4 - Sunday 22 March 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is heading back out on tour across the UK and Ireland from October 2025. Winner of over 100 global awards...Dara Ó Briain
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 28 March 2026
Dara O Briain is one of the UK & Ireland's favourite stand-up comedians and television presenters. He is best known for hosting Mock The Week, Robot Wars, Three Men in a Boat, Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure, Stargazing Live, Dara O Briai...Josh Widdicombe
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 2 May 2026
Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower...
2:22 A Ghost Story
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Monday 25 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes on a UK tour. Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-o...Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...How to get to the Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Most Popular Shows and Events at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse
Tue 22 Apr - Sat 14 Jun 2025
NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse
Tue 25 Feb - Sat 1 Mar 2025
