Whether you’re a culture vulture, live music lover or theatre enthusiast, the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh’s city centre has a seriously exciting line-up this season and next! From iconic tribute acts to world music and inspiring talks, here are a few highlights worth adding to your diary…
Thank You For The Music
Saturday 8th November, 7.30pm
Calling all Dancing Queens! The international smash-hit ABBA tribute show is back with a brand-new production for 2025. Expect colourful costumes, pitch-perfect harmonies, dazzling performances and all the hits you know and love.
Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings
Sunday 16th November, 5.30pm
This isn't just a concert by KalaSudha for South Asian music lovers, it's a chance for everyone to experience the oldest form of music tradition, performed by the best. Experience the artistry and rhythm of legendary performers as they bring centuries of heritage to life. Bring friends, share the moment, and enjoy an unforgettable night.
Boogie Down Broadway
Saturday 29th November, 6pm
Attention all theatre kids and musical superfans! Get ready to sing, dance and cheer along to the biggest Broadway hits from Les Misérables and Wicked to The Greatest Showman and beyond. With giant on-screen lyrics, everyone can join in the fun.
Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way Book Tour
Sunday 30th November, 7.30pm
From activist in Pakistan to the world’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai has inspired millions with her courage and advocacy for education. Join the best-selling author and education activist as she shares insights from her remarkable journey and her new book Finding My Way. Expect an evening of powerful storytelling, inspiration and hope.
An Evening of Recipes and Rituals with Samin Nosrat
Sunday 29th March 2026
Join New York Times bestselling author and Netflix star Samin Nosrat (Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat) for a special celebration of her long-awaited new cookbook, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with the People You Love. In this evening of creativity and connection, Samin explores how cooking can not only nourish our bodies but also satiate our desire for kinship and community.
Tinariwen - The Hoggar Tour
Thursday 21st May 2026
Hailing from the Sahara, Tinariwen are the originators of what’s now known as desert blues, a style of music they call assuf, meaning “longing” or “homesickness” in the Tamasheq language. Once fighters in the Tuareg rebellion, the band famously swapped rifles for guitars and forged a hypnotic sound of growling vocals, spacey guitar lines and clapping rhythms. Tinariwian really are true rock ’n’ roll rebels.
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Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR, 0131 220 4348
