We follow Clara on a journey through the worlds of her imagination, as she drifts off to sleep on Christmas Eve. She meets the dashing Nutcracker Prince, takes on the larger-than-life Rat King, sees snowflakes dance in the Land of Ice and Snow, and is whisked into the luscious Land of Sweets by the Sugar Plum Fairy!

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Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

We follow Clara on a journey through the worlds of her imagination, as she drifts off to sleep on Christmas Eve. She meets the Nutcracker Prince, takes on the larger-than-life Rat King, sees snowflakes dance in the Land of Ice and Snow, and is whisked into the luscious Land of Sweets by the Sugar Plum Fairy!

The Nutcracker

His Majesty's Theatre

Theatre Royal Newcastle

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Eden Court Inverness

Inspired by the spectacular arena tour of Australia and New Zealand, this reimagined show promises to be a thrilling experience, featuring our dynamic eight-piece rock band live on stage. Sprawling multi-level platforms will transport you through the diverse worlds of Bat Out of Hell, from Raven’s bedroom to the depths of the Lost’s underground domains.

Bat Out Of Hell

Edinburgh Playhouse

Among today’s leading authorities on Baroque music, British violinist Rachel Podger is also a superbly eloquent player, combining passion, elegance and richness in her perceptive performances, as both soloist and director.  

SCO 24/25: Bach's Brandenburg Concertos

The Queen's Hall

Among today’s leading authorities on Baroque music, British violinist Rachel Podger is also a superbly eloquent player, combining passion, elegance and richness in her perceptive performances, as both soloist and director.

Bach's Brandenburg Concertos

Buchanan Galleries

Join the Scottish Ballet Artistic Team as they share insights from behind the scenes of their production of The Nutcracker focusing on the creation of the show, the choreography, and the music.

Talk Ballet - The Nutcracker

The Rolling Stones have dominated Rock ’n’ Roll music since the 1960s and were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that conquered the US in 1964. They ran neck and neck with The Beatles in the popularity stakes with the late sixties and early seventies considered by many as their Golden Age.

The Rolling Stones Story

Usher Hall

The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. Poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival.

Dracula

Festival Theatre

To make you feel welcome, relaxed and well-supported, we’ll have lots of trained staff on hand to help with any access requirements, anyone can feel free to make noise and move around the auditorium, we’ll keep the lights on, but dimmed to reduce anxiety, and we’ll provide break out spaces with a live stream of the show so that if people would like to leave the auditorium they don't have to miss out on the action.

Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker - Relaxed Performance

With its fiery passions surging from icy evocations, Sibelius’ sole concerto is one of the most cherished works in the violin repertoire. SCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen has long been a committed and much-lauded Sibelian: he accompanies young, New Zealand-born Geneva Lewis – until recently a member of the prestigious BBC New Generation Artists project – in this intensely emotional masterpiece.

Sibelius Violin Concerto

Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story.

Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet

From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Paganfest returns after 10 years and is back with a blast. One of the most successful tours of the pagan and folk metal scene, don’t miss this huge line-up featuring Alestorm, Ensiferum, TÝR, Heidevolk and Elvenking.

Pagan Fest 2025

O2 Academy Edinburgh

Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time - MURDER:STAGED.

Murder: Staged

As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath.

Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker

Celebrate orchestral showpieces from Britain and America – in the company of Germany’s youngest major orchestra. Founded as recently as 1969, the German National Orchestra brings together the country’s finest young musicians in an exceptional roster of extraordinary talent: many of its performers go on to roles in the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic. It has garnered acclaim on several international tours, as well as from eminent conductors including Sir Simon Rattle and current Berlin Philharmonic Chief Conductor, Kirill Petrenko.

Sunday Classics 2024-2025 - German National Orchestra

Australian superstar Jason Donovan comes to Edinburgh in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour. The legendary performer reprises his iconic role as the captivating Frank-n-Furter across the UK, following a sold out Australian Tour in 2024.

The Rocky Horror Show

Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Malvern Theatres by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort Of)

An amazing opportunity for rock fans, young and old, to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music with a stunning multi-million dollar sound and light show to match.

The Classic Rock Show

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi-award-winning musical is embarking on a UK and Ireland tour and is flying to the Festival Theatre for four weeks only.

Mary Poppins

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