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Things to do in Edinburgh this weekend

25 listings run in Edinburgh between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8, 0 of them free. The picks with something to say come first; the rest of the weekend is in brief at the foot of the page.

Friday, 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

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

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
How much Not listed: check the event page

Saturday, Nov 7

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
How much Not listed: check the event page

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
How much Not listed: check the event page

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
How much Not listed: check the event page

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

Sunday, 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

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

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

More on, in brief

King's Theatre backstage tour

When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK

Operation Mincemeat

When Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

When Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where Kings Theatre Edinburgh · 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

When Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK

Dance Horizons: Innovations

When Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK

Shay O'Dowd

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

Boyzlife: featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 pm
Where Alhambra Theatre · 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline

Nations Championship 2026: Scotland V New Zealand

When Sat, Nov 7 · 2:10 pm
Where Scottish Gas Murrayfield · Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Theatre Book Club: Operation Mincemeat

When Sat, Nov 7 · 1:15 pm
Where Capital Theatres · 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK

Alabama 3

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where P J Molloys · 7 Canmore Street, Dunfermline

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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