Birdy hightailed it along to Studio Theatre, Potterow to delight in some theatre horror that chilled her to the bone – and it’s not often that happens!
A guide to entertainment in Edinburgh
When it comes to entertainment in Edinburgh, we're very lucky to be spoilt for choice! Whether it's comedy, cinema, theatre, cabaret, shows, spoken word, special events, launches and book readings, there's always something going on.
Here at Edinburgh Reviews, we can never cover everything happening around us in-depth - that's too much for us to handle - but we do cover select entertainment that catches our eye. You can also find plenty of other goings on via our social media!
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Review: Avatar The Last Airbender – In Concert, Usher Hall
Edinburgh’s Usher Hall hosts the 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, blending a two-hour live orchestral score with animated visuals.
Radar: Building Branches – Collective Witness
Contribute to an evolving Tree of Life at Collective Space in Leith this October. Building Branches offers a free, community-led space for reflection and Palestinian solidarity.
Radar: PlayAway for a Day by the Tinderbox Collective
Discover the PlayAway for a Day conference at Edinburgh’s Out of the Blue Drill Hall, exploring the crossover between game design, creative tech, and community arts.
Radar: La Bola Negra, Filmhouse
Secure your tickets for the exclusive preview screening of La Bola Negra at the Edinburgh Filmhouse on 11 October 2026 before the nationwide cinema release.
Radar: Dead Souls By Nikolai Gogol
EGTG stages the theatrical premiere of Dan Rebellato’s Dead Souls at the Pianodrome Bruntsfield this November. Find dates, cast details, and venue information.
Radar: The Caley Bar hosts Toki-O Nights
The Caley Bar hosts Toki-O Nights this September, bringing Japanese listening-bar culture and audiophile sound to the West End of Princes Street. The free music series runs across two Wednesday evenings, 9th September and 23rd September 2026, from 7 pm to 10 pm, pairing rare vinyl selections with Suntory Toki Japanese whisky highballs. Inspired by […]
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Review
Catching the latest BLEACH on the big screen in Edinburgh proves how mainstream anime has become. The Calamity offers zero onboarding for newcomers, but the tactical combat sequences and spot-on characterisation feel exactly like a welcome homecoming for lapsed fans.