Plays and Musicals in Edinburgh

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The Prat Pack
The Prat Pack

Edinburgh Playhouse

The Prat Pack’s Back is touring the UK in 2026, bringing Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Shane Richie and Joe Pasquale together for a night of music, comedy and Rat Pack style fun.

2 September 2026
Annie
Annie

Edinburgh Playhouse

Annie is the classic family musical about optimism and hope, following a spirited orphan as she searches for her parents. The much loved show is touring the UK with a full orchestra and bright new staging.

Starring Claire Sweeney starring as Miss Hannigan

15 - 20 September 2026
Six
Six

Festival Theatre

Six is a modern pop musical that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a girl group telling their own stories. It is touring the UK with dazzling vocals, sharp humour and empowering energy.

15 - 26 September 2026
Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful

Lyceum

Private Peaceful returns to the stage in an acclaimed adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, touring the UK in autumn 2026 in a powerful one person production directed by Simon Reade.

17 - 19 September 2026
Barnum
Barnum

Festival Theatre

Barnum is a lively musical celebrating the life and showmanship of P. T. Barnum, the man behind 'The Greatest Show on Earth'. This colourful production is touring the UK with circus style spectacle and classic Broadway tunes.

Starring Matt Rawle

6 - 10 October 2026
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing

Playhouse

Dirty Dancing is a stage adaptation of the iconic film, filled with romance, dance and the spirit of summer. It is touring the UK with breathtaking choreography and a soundtrack loved by generations.

27 - 31 October 2026
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat

Festival Theatre

Operation Mincemeat is a clever British musical comedy based on the true World War II deception that helped change the course of history. It is touring the UK following its award-winning West End success.

2 - 7 November 2026
The Choir of Man
The Choir of Man

Festival Theatre

The Choir of Man is a feel-good concert-style show featuring nine talented singers and live musicians performing pub classics and popular hits. It is touring the UK with its trademark warmth, humour and powerhouse vocals.

1 - 5 December 2026
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Back to the Future The Musical
Back to the Future The Musical

Edinburgh Playhouse

Back to the Future The Musical is a stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, featuring a thrilling mix of rock music, time travel and spectacle. It is touring the UK after success in London’s West End.

Starring Roger Bart as Doc Brown

2 December 2026 - 2 January 2027
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time

Festival Theatre

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is touring the UK in a clear and vivid stage production that brings the acclaimed story to life for new audiences nationwide.

12 - 16 January 2027
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By Royal Appointment
By Royal Appointment

Edinburgh Kings Theatre

New stage show By Royal Appointment tours the UK, with Jane Asher and Samantha Womack leading Daisy Goodwin's witty and poignant play exploring the private relationship behind Queen Elizabeth II's famously public image.

25 - 30 January 2027
The Hollow
The Hollow

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Agatha Christie's The Hollow tours the UK and Ireland from autumn 2026, with Peter Polycarpou starring as Hercule Poirot in a new production directed by Lucy Bailey.

9 - 13 February 2027
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Festival Theatre

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns on a major UK tour to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Updated for 2027 and featuring a brand new song, this much loved musical tours the UK from January with its bold, joyful story of self belief and belonging.

16 - 20 February 2027
Dog Man The Musical
Dog Man The Musical

Festival Theatre

Dog Man: The Musical is a family friendly musical based on Dav Pilkey’s bestselling book series.

5 - 7 March 2027
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar

Edinburgh Playhouse

Jesus Christ Superstar tours the UK and Ireland in 2027, with Sam Ryder leading Tim Sheader’s acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s groundbreaking rock musical.

30 March 2027 - 3 April 2027
Cats
Cats

Edinburgh Playhouse

Cats is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical based on T. S. Eliot’s poems, featuring dance, song, and dazzling design. The beloved show is back to tour the UK with a fresh revived staging of the classic production.

20 - 24 April 2027
Just For One Day
Just For One Day

Edinburgh Playhouse

Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is an Olivier nominated musical touring the UK, celebrating the music and spirit of the historic Live Aid concert through iconic songs and a powerful live ensemble performance.

24 - 29 May 2027
Hadestown
Hadestown

Festival Theatre

Hadestown embarks on its first ever UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical to audiences nationwide following its acclaimed success on Broadway and in the West End.

15 - 19 June 2027
Chicago
Chicago

Edinburgh Playhouse

Chicago returns on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing the multi award-winning musical's iconic choreography, jazz age glamour and razor sharp satire to audiences nationwide.

23 - 27 November 2027
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