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Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatres with a capacity of 3039 and over the years it has hosted some of the biggest names in live music, comedy and musical theatre as well as top bands.

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28 Mar 2025

Russell Kane: HyperActive

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).The brand-new tour for 2024 and 2025 comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear - pants will...

Russell Kane: HyperActive

Russell Kane: HyperActive

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

29 Mar 2025

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour

Join Dr Rangan Chatterjee, host of Europe’s biggest health podcast Feel Better, Live More, author of 5 Sunday Times Bestselling Books and star of BBC One’s Doctor In The House for two hours that will transform the way you feel about your own life.In a world of conflicting information, Dr...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 22 Apr 2025

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Enter a world of splendour, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!Winner of 10 Tony awards including Best Musical, Best Director, and Best Choreography Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

18 Jun 2025

Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE

Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear the legendary Tony Blackburn play the greatest songs of the 60’s. Now, the legendary DJ will be taking his Sounds of the 60’s show on the road, for a UK tour celebrating the music of this much-loved...

Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE

Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

19 Jun 2025

Andy Murray - Centre Stage

Marking a new chapter, Andy is stepping onto a new kind of stage for a different type of tour - one where he lifts the lid on his biggest moments, reflects on a unique career and provides behind-the-scenes access to the world of tennis. This is a rare opportunity to...

Andy Murray - Centre Stage

Andy Murray - Centre Stage

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

26 Jun 2025

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Expectations on Rob: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking.Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived.My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but...

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

28 Jun 2025

The Night Sky Show

A spectacular theatrical experience for all. A journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond.Presented by Adrian West - A passionate and experienced astronomer, presenter and author. Better known as VirtualAstro on social...

The Night Sky Show

The Night Sky Show

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 01 Jul 2025

Dear Evan Hansen

THE OLIVIER, TONY® & GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICALMeet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have....

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

27 Sep 2025

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Stewart Lee ("The world's greatest living stand-up comedian" The Times), is in danger of being left behind. He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside...

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 10 Oct 2025

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. And now, this incredible phenomenon heads to Swansea Arena in August 2025!The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances...

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 11 Nov 2025

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes as part of 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 break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards...

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 09 Dec 2025

MAMMA MIA!

Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. 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...

MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA!

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 24 Feb 2026

Here & Now - The Steps Musical

Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it's Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone's dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they...

Here & Now - The Steps Musical

Here & Now - The Steps Musical

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 04 Mar 2026

Matilda The Musical

In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns for a UK tour.With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus, Matilda is the...

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

28 Mar 2026

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

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Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

02 May 2026

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

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 production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more...

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 25 May 2026

2:22 A Ghost Story

Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist and has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James...

2:22 A Ghost Story

2:22 A Ghost Story

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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