Playhouse Listings

Upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Playhouse

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2026

July 2026

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Wed 15 July 2026
One show: 7.30pm.
Lee returns, sharing his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up? Book here.

Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
Thurs 16 – Sun 19 Jul 2026
Thurs – Sat: 7.45pm; Sat mats: 2pm; Sun: 4pm.
The global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance is set to return in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996. Book here.

David Byrne
Mon 20 – Wed 22 July 2026
Evenings: Doors 7pm.
First famed for his time at the helm of American new wave group Talking Heads, David Byrne is equally revered for carving out a prolific (if experimental) solo career spanning music, filmmaking and performance art. Sold Out.

August 2026

Forth on the Fringe
Fri 7 – Sat 8 Aug 2026
Evenings: 7.30pm.
Forth’s one stop shop for the essential acts you need to see during the 2026 Edinburgh Festival. Breakfast show hosts, Boogie and Arlene will be there to host all three shows, featuring a selection of comedy, music, cabaret, circus and street dance. Book here.

Daniel Sloss: Bitter
Fri 14/Sat 15 Aug 2026
Evening: 8pm.
Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the biggest global names in live stand-up, as Scotland’s international comedy superstar Daniel Sloss unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show “BITTER” at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Book here.

Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
Fri 21 Aug 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Following last year’s sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show. Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields, both online and in real life. Book here.

Connor Burns: FLOW
Sat 22/Sun 23 Aug 2026
Evenings: 8pm.
Scotland’s hilarious new stand-up star. Connor’s 2025 show sold out 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh alone, toured UK, Australia and packed the Glasgow Kings Theatre 5 times over! In 2024 and 2025 he toured his shows worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide. Book here.

Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World
Mon 24 Aug 2026
One perf: 7.30pm.
A brand-new stand-up show from the chaotic mind of a mother of two who is typing this with one hand because the other is always holding someone or something. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh and you’ll find out what is actually the best job in the world. Book here.

Edinburgh International Festival

Mere Mortals
San Francisco Ballet & Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Fri 28 – Sun 30 Aug 2026
Evenings: 8pm; Sat: 3pm.
Open Pandora’s Box and come face to face with the perils of our tech-obsessed age. San Francisco Ballet takes on eternal questions about the quest for knowledge through the contemporary lens of artificial intelligence in choreographer Aszure Barton’s ballet. Floating Points (Sam Shepherd) performs his original score live with the RSNO. With cutting-edge visuals, the full power of the orchestra in the pit and 40 of the world’s best dancers commanding the stage, this European premiere is a breathtaking spectacle. Book here.

Sigur Rós with The Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Sigur Rós’s unique world tour sees them collaborating with local orchestras and conductor Robert Ames, bringing their latest album ÁTTA to life alongside favourites from their extensive catalogue, including songs from Takk…, the band’s much loved album which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Book here.

September 2026

The Prat Pack’s Back
Wed 2 Sep 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Following the monumental success of their debut run, the nation’s most beloved entertainers are officially reuniting. Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale, and Shane Richie are hitting the road once again and this time they promise “Music, Mischief, Mayhem!”. Book here.

An Evening with Sir David Jason
Sat 5 Sept 2026
One performance: 7.30pm.
An unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and stories. From Only Fools and Horses, Open All Hours, The Darling Buds of May, A Touch of Frost, Danger Mouse and many more shows, Sir David shares rare clips, behind-the-scenes secrets, and reveals the moments that shaped his career. Book here.

High Society
Tue 8 – Sat 12 Sept 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Thur, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
You’re invited to the most swell party of the year. Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer’s most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism. Book here.

Annie
Tue 15 – Sun 20 Sept 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm; Sun: 2pm.
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. When she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, spiteful Miss Hannigan hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…. Book here.

Kevin Bridges: Here if you Need Me
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Sep 2026
Tue – Sat: 8pm.
Kev.I.n is back, and he’s Here If You Need Him. Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show. Kevin’s warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian. Sold Out.

Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
Sun 27 Sept 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
With a signature style that marries absurdist loops and razor-sharp observational wit—from surreal YouTube shorts to mainstream TV and podcast success—Sam continues to evolve as one of the UK’s most distinctive and boundary-pushing comedic talents. Book here.

Legally Blonde
Tue 29 Sept – Sat 3 Oct 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It girl fash§ionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Book here.

October 2026

Eckhart Tolle
Sun 4 Oct 2026
One performance: 7.30pm.
With his hallmark warmth, humour, and compassion, this evening offers an opportunity to reconnect with the peace and serenity that arise from living in the present moment.. Book here.

The Archers: Live at 75
Mon 5 Oct 2026
One performance: 7.30pm.
To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and onto the stage for a very special national tour. Hosted by comedian and superfan Angela Barnes and set at the beloved Ambridge Flower & Produce Show, this landmark event brings your favourite cast into the spotlight with live performances, on-the-spot sound effects and unforgettable moments from the BBC archives.. Book here.

Miriam’s Full English LIVE
Tue 6 Oct 2026
One Perfomerance : 7.30pm.
It starts with the title. The joy of a Full English is the wildly different things piled together on one plate to make something delicious. That’s Britain’s secret too, not shutting things out, but welcoming more in. Who better than Miriam Margolyes OBE to celebrate our not-terribly United Kingdom in one unforgettable show? Book here.

Professor Brian Cox Emergence World Tour
Wed 7 /Thur 8 Oct Nov 2026
Evenings: 7.30pm.
Brian Cox says: “I hope the show is an all-encompassing experience, and I hope it leaves everyone, whether they love science or music or history, or simply contemplating the beauty of Nature, with something new to think about.” Book here.

War of the Worlds
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Lose yourself in Jeff Wayne’s legendary double album, brought to life with West End performers, live band, orchestra and animation. Book here.

Jersey Boys
Mon 12 – Sat 17 Oct 2026
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Thu, Sat & Wed 17: 2.30pm.
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story… Book here.

Trainspotting the Musical
Mon 19 – Sat 24 Oct 2026
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
In 1996, CHOOSE LIFE sounded like a challenge. Thirty years on, the landscape has shifted, but the hunger hasn’t. Addiction hasn’t disappeared – it’s shifted. It’s quieter now, more embedded. Less needle, more screen. Less escape, more repetition. The same restless search for something to fill the space. Book here.

Dirty Dancing
Tue 27 – Sat 31 Oct 2026
Evenings (not Fri): 7.30pm; Fri: 5pm & 8.30pm. Sat mat: 2.30pm.
Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Book here.

November 2026

Paul Smith – Happy
Thu 5/Fri 6 Nov 2026
Evenings: 7.30pm.
Packed with outrageous audience interaction and stories pulled straight from real life, Happy is a show about finding joy in the chaos, laughter in the everyday, and comedy in absolutely everything. Expect jaw-aching laughs from the first minute to the last. Book here.

Voulez Vous – The Music of ABBA
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Thur, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
Dust off your platform boots and don your finest 70s costumes as we celebrate 50 years of ABBA with the most electrifying tribute show of the year! Join us for an unforgettable evening of non-stop ABBA hits and nostalgia at the Playhouse. Book here.

Hibernian Legends
Mon 9 Nov 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
An Evening with Hibernian Legends Live! Starring Steven Fletcher, Kevin Thomson, Lewis Stevenson, Paul Hanlon, Alan Stubbs, & Pat Stanton. From cup-winning moments and unforgettable matches – to dressing room secrets and fierce clashes with city rivals Hearts. . . nothing is off-limits. Book here.

Queen of the Night
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breathtaking production honours the music, legacy, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. Book here.

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Murderous Minds takes you on a gripping journey into the twisted motivations of some of the UK’s and the world’s most notorious killers. With her extensive background in psychology and crime analysis, Emma Kenny offers a rare and credible window into how murderers justify the horrific acts they commit. Book here.

Mean Girls
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Nov 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm).
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High. Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Book here.

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Tue 24 Nov 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK. Starring three of the world’s leading Elvis tribute artists direct from the USA, Moses Snow (USA), Cote Deonath (USA) and the current Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion 2025, Jimmy Holmes (USA). Book here.

Bill Bailey Vaudevillean
Wed 25 Nov 2026
Evening: 8pm.
Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville! This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills. Bill B with tales of showbiz, tales of the city, tales of the strange, the unusual… All with the aim to amuse and amaze a broad audience. Book here.

The Proclaimers
Fri 27 – Sat 28 Nov 2026
Doors: 6.30pm; Showtime: TBC.
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged in 1987 with their debut album ‘This Is The Story’ and Top 3 single ‘Letter from America’. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe. Sold out.

December 2026

Back To The Future The Musical
Wed 2 Dec 2026 – Sat 2 Jan 2027
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm (Not 2 & 26 Dec).
Xmas & NY dates: Th 24: 2.30pm; Sat 26: 7.30pm; Tue 29, Wed 30 & Sat 2: 2.30pm & 7.30pm. No shows, Fri 25, Thur 31, Fri 1.
Based on the iconic 1985 movie and brought to the stage by the film’s original creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, this multi-award-winning production is dazzling critics and thrilling audiences across the globe – and now it’s Edinburgh’s turn to experience the ride of a lifetime. Book here.

2027

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life
Sat 9 Jan 2027
Evening: 8pm.
“Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.” Not a lot more you can add to that really. The show lasts an hour and forty minutes. Including an interval. Book here.

Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence
Tue 12/Wed 13 Jan 2027
Evenings: 8pm.
Expect razor-sharp observations, brilliantly awkward confessions and the mischievous charm that has made him one of the UK’s most loved comedians. Bad Influence promises brand new material, outrageous stories and plenty of moments that flirt with going just a little too far… in the best possible way. Book here.

Billy Elliot The Musical
Tue 19 Jan – Sat 6 Feb 2027
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed & Sat mats: 2.30pm.
Ten years after it last played to audiences in its original home of London and the UK, this landmark production returns at last. Set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5, the show follows Billy’s journey from the boxing ring to the ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that will change his life forever. Book here.

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
Fri 12 Feb 2027
Evening: 7.30pm.
He’s showered Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy series Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show. Now, in a show packed with outrageous punchlines and electric crowdwork, he rips into wild swimmers, vape shops, Greta Thunberg, religion and his wife’s friends Claire & Carl. Book here.

Burlesque The Musical
Tue 16- Sat 27 Feb 2027
Evenings: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, Burlesque invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa. Book here.

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend
Tue 9/Wed 10 Mar 2027
Evenings: 7.30pm.
Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest tour yet, and your final chance to see Full Fat Legend live. Book here.

A Country Night in Nashville
Sat 13 Mar 2027
Evening: 7.30pm.
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. Taking you on a journey through the history of country, and featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Book here.

Seven Drunken Nights – A Tribute to the Dubliners
Wed 17 mar 2027
Evening: 7.30pm.
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, Seven Drunken Nights is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin — guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of Ireland’s rich folk music tradition to the stage. Book here.

Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much
Fri 19/Sat 20 Mar 2027
Evenings: 7.30pm.
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret. Book here.

Jesus Christ Superstar
Tue 30 Mar – Sat 3 Apr 2027
Evening: 7.30pm; Wed, Thu, Sat: 2.30pm.
Edinburgh, What’s the Buzz? The record-breaking West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Sam Ryder in the iconic role of Jesus is now coming to The Playhouse for one week only. Book here.

The Mousetrap
Mon 5 – Sat 10 Apr 2027
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
A shocking murder rattles London. Far from the chaos. A remote country guesthouse welcomes seven strangers seeking refuge. But when a police sergeant battles though a deadly snowstorm with a warning no one expects, it becomes clear the threat is already within their walls. Book here.

CATS
Tue 20 – Sun 24 Apr 2027
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Wed, Thur, Sat: 2.30pm.
A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical based on TS Eliot. From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be? Book here.

Disney Princess – The Concert
Fri 30 Apr 2027
Evening: 7pm.
For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of acclaimed Broadway and West End stars. Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents sing your favourite princess, hero and (yes!) villain songs, and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen. Book here.

Johanes Radebe: Finally Home
Sat 1 May 2027
Evening: 7.30pm; Wed, Thu, Sat: 2.30pm.
Johannes Radebe is back! In his brand-new dance spectacular Finally Home, you are invited to an unforgettable evening packed with dazzling choreography, show-stopping vocals, stunning costumes and the infectious energy that has made him one of the nation’s most beloved stars. Book here.

Singin’ In The Rain
Tue 4 – Sat 8 May 2027
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
The smash hit makes a splash. Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood in the roaring 20’s with high-energy choreography and sumptuous set designs (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage), combined with all the romance and wit of one of the world’s best- loved films. Book here.

Joe Lycett
Thur 20 – Sat 22 May 2027
Evening: 7.30pm.
Joe Lycett is back and he is unleashed! He was leashed! Now the leash has been removed, so there is no leash! Don’t come if you love leashes! You will HATE this show if you want someone on a leash! Expect jokes, a sprinkling of social justice, some material about being a father and a little bit about being on the Celebrity Traitors. Book here.

Just for One Day – The Live Aid Musical
Tue 25 – Sat 29 May 2027
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Thur, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
Experience the most powerful night of music you’ll ever have at the theatre. 40 years on from the iconic gig that re-wrote music history, relive the joy of Live Aid, performed by an electrifying ensemble full of bonafide rockstars. Book here.

Pretty Woman The Musical
Tue 1 – Sat 5 Jun 2027
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed/Thur, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie – and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way – in this dazzlingly joyous love story for the ages. Book here.

Hairspray The Musical
Tue 27 Jul – Sun 1 Aug 2027
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Thu, Sat: 2.30pm.
You can’t stop our beat – Hairspray is back on tour – so run and tell that! Neil Hurst returns to reprise the iconic role of Edna Turnblad with further casting to be announced. Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs, this is the hilarious, joyous, and inspiring musical for all! Book here.

Grease
Mon 20 – Sat 25 Sept 2027
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more? Book here.

Chicago
Tue 23 – Sat 27 Nov 2027
Evening: 7.30pm; Wed, Thu, Sat: 2.30pm.
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Book here.