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Things to do in Edinburgh, January 2027

Browse 11 upcoming events and things to do in Edinburgh during January 2027. Highlights include KEYWEST - LIVE IN EDINBURGH, Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life, Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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KEYWEST - LIVE

Edinburgh · The Voodoo Rooms - The BallroomThu, Jan 7Music

🎟️ From £36

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life · Jan 9

Edinburgh · Edinburgh PlayhouseSat, Jan 9Culture & Art

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life · Jan 10

Edinburgh · Edinburgh PlayhouseSun, Jan 10Culture & Art

Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence · Jan 12

Edinburgh · Edinburgh PlayhouseTue, Jan 12Culture & Art

Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence · Jan 13

Edinburgh · Edinburgh PlayhouseWed, Jan 13Culture & Art

Chuck Ragan

Edinburgh · The CavesThu, Jan 14Music

THE ALLERGIES (LIVE)

Edinburgh · The Voodoo RoomsFri, Jan 15Music

🎟️ From £23

The Classic Rock Show

Edinburgh · Usher HallThu, Jan 21Music

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Andrew Bird: On Edge

Edinburgh · Monkey Barrel ComedyThu, Jan 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

The Doors Alive

Edinburgh · The Liquid RoomFri, Jan 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £24

Robben Ford

Edinburgh · The Queen's HallFri, Jan 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £36

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New year, new plans

January tends to be a quieter month on the events calendar — the December rush has passed, and many venues ease back in with smaller, cosier programming while the year gets going.

Catch an intimate gig, comedy night or theatre show indoors
Book ahead now for spring and summer festivals before they sell out
Look for New Year concerts and early film-festival premieres