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Recurring theatre events in Edinburgh

Christmas Carol

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Tue 10 – Sun 15 Feb 2026
Festival Theatre
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody

Fri 6 Feb – Sat 7 Feb 2026
Edinburgh Playhouse
Manipulate Festival

Manipulate Festival 2026

Manipulate Festival is an annual international celebration of excellence in animated film, puppetry and visual theatre, bringing the very best of international and Scottish work to adult audiences of over 3000 across Edinburgh and beyond each February....
Wed 4 – Tue 10 Feb 2026
Studio Theatre
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One Day: The Musical

Fri 27 Feb – Sun 19 Apr 2026
Lyceum Theatre
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Prima Facie – SOLD OUT

Tue 3 – Sat 7 Feb 2026
Lyceum Theatre
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Scottish Opera – The Great Wave

An extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print, join us for the world premiere of Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave:...
Thu 19 – Sat 21 Feb 2026
Festival Theatre

Recurring theatre events in Edinburgh

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Cinderella: A Fairytale

Tue 16 Dec 2025 – Sat 3 Jan 2026
Lyceum Theatre
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DANCING SHOES

Tue 16 Dec 2025 – Sat 20 Dec 2026
Traverse Theatre
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Jack and the Beanstalk

Join Jack as he climbs a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to cloudland in this spectacular family pantomime, starring Allan Stewart as Dame Trot, Grant Stott as Fleshcreep and Jordan Young in the title role. ...
Sat 13 Dec 2025 – Sun 11 Jan 2026
Festival Theatre
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MAMMA MIA!

Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA....
Tue 9 Dec – Sun 4 Jan 2026
Edinburgh Playhouse
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Snowy

A brand-new festive show for all ages—join Snowy the pup on a magical adventure to save Christmas. Even the smallest paws can make a big difference...
Wed 17 – Wed 31 Dec 2025
Studio Theatre