What's on in Edinburgh: Five shows to see in Edinburgh in October and November 2026
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Looking for something to occupy your time now the evenings are getting darker? We have you covered.
The evenings are getting darker and colder, and those beer-garden-evenings feel far behind us now.
If you’re on the look out for interesting things to see around Edinburgh, we have you covered. Here are five shows you can see in the Capital over the next few weeks.
Thrice, Traverse Theatre, Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24
Macbeth is dead. Who will now heal the land?
Thrice begins as Macbeth ends, and follows nine women - three trios - as they deal with the aftermath.
A world of uncertainty, bloodshed and ruin. This performance is an exploration of that world through movement, dance, text and music.
The description adds: “Thrice seeks to challenge the legacy of persecution attached to the word ‘witch’, asking us to listen differently, and to imagine new forms of care and dignity. “
You can purchase tickets for Thrice here.
Toto the Ninja Cat , The Kings Theatre, Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25
Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, the take is full of music and puppetry.
It follows the antics of Toto, the almost blind ninja cat with a “big heart and a nose for adventure.”
You can purchase tickets for Toto the Ninja Cat here.
1984, The Royal Lyceum, Tuesday, October 17 to Saturday, November 7
Big Brother is watching you. In a world of constant monitoring and control, the Thought Police are listening to ever word. It is here that Winston and Julia rebel against the party and start their love affair.
This adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel has been described as 'bold, brutal and sometimes beautiful'.
You can purchase tickets for 1984 here.
Mean Girls, Edinburgh Playhouse, Tuesday, November 17 to Saturday, November 21
The Plastics are coming to the Capital.
This hit musical based on the iconic early noughties teen comedy will be a high demand show this year.
It follows home-schooled Cady who starts in an American High School and begins to plot how to bring down the popular girls.
You can purchase tickets for Mean Girls here.
Chris Packham’s World of Wonder, A Planet on the Edge, Usher Hall, Friday, November 27
From the Really Wild Show to Springwatch, Chris Packham is the face and voice of nature for many children and adults alike.
Chris Packham will share stories of his life that shapes his love of wildlife and the natural world.
You can purchase tickets for Chris Packham’s World of Wonder here.
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