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Things to Do in Edinburgh — October 2026
Explore 75 upcoming things to do in Edinburgh in October 2026, including Don Broco and Agnieszka Chylinska. Compare dates, locations and practical details…
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Fri, Oct 2, 20268:00 PM
Comedy · Edinburgh
Ari Eldjarn: The Icerlanders Guide to Europe
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Sat, Oct 3, 202611:00 AM
Sports · Edinburgh
Main Stand Tour - Tynecastle Park
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Sat, Oct 3, 20267:00 PM
Concert · Edinburgh
The Undertones - 50th Anniversary Show
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Sat, Oct 3, 20267:30 PM
Comedy · Edinburgh
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
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Tue, Oct 6, 20267:30 PM
Concert · Edinburgh
Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
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Wed, Oct 7, 20267:30 PM
Workshop · Edinburgh
Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour
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Thu, Oct 8, 20267:30 PM
Workshop · Edinburgh
Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour
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Sat, Oct 10, 20266:30 PM
Theatre & Show · Edinburgh
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
Sun, Oct 11, 20267:15 PM
Concert · Edinburgh
Erja Lyytinen Band - support from Bison Hip
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Browse events, shows and things to do in Edinburgh in October 2026. Compare dates, venues and start times, then open an event for current ticket information and nearby planning options.
75 things to do in this calendar; current dates span 1–12 Oct 2026; highlights include Don Broco and Agnieszka Chylinska. Use the date and category links on this page when you want a narrower plan.
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