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Things to do in Edinburgh, May 2027

Browse 5 upcoming events and things to do in Edinburgh during May 2027. Venues include King's Theatre, Usher Hall, Monkey Barrel Comedy. Highlights include Phil Wang: Uh Oh, Tindersticks, MC Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

Edinburgh · King's TheatreSun, May 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £44

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Tindersticks

Edinburgh · Usher HallWed, May 5Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £39

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

MC Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby

Edinburgh · Monkey Barrel ComedyThu, May 20Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £25

A live music performance.

Cash-The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons

Edinburgh · The Voodoo RoomsSat, May 22Music

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🎟️ From £23

A live music performance.

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Edinburgh · Edinburgh Corn ExchangeFri, May 28Music

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🎟️ From £33

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Peak festival build-up

May tends to be a strong month for festivals across the served markets, with long weekends, open-air concerts and city-wide cultural events picking up pace.

  • Browse open-air concerts, food festivals and city-wide cultural events
  • Take advantage of the public-holiday long weekends common this month
  • Book early for peak-summer festivals that can sell out weeks in advance