As the festive attractions draw to a close, Edinburgh is set to host a series of events to keep the entertainment going. From critically-acclaimed theatre performances and live music, everyone is in for some first-class fun as we welcome the New Year. With trams offering a safe and reliable service between the airport and Newhaven, and with so many key venues along the entire route, they are an easy way to get around the city. Here are the highlights of the month, as well as the nearest tram stops.
Sat, 6 Jan, 19:30
Usher Hall
Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
Nearest tram stop: West End
The Rolling Stones have dominated Rock ‘n’ Roll music since the 1960s and were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that conquered the US in 1964. They ran neck and neck with The Beatles in the popularity stakes with the late sixties and early seventies considered by many as their Golden Age.
You can now relive all these classics hits in The Rolling Stones Story, a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend the Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians and the world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth.
Tue, 9 Jan; Tue, 2 Apr, various times
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
Are you a keen singer and want to join a community choir of likeminded people? Then why not join Edinburgh Playhouse every Tuesday at Edinburgh Playhouse to sing some joyful tunes including some songs from the theatre’s shows! No experience necessary and open to anyone aged 18+.
Sing in the City is an Edinburgh institution with over 12 choirs across the Lothians & Fife with hundreds of fantastic members. Sing in the City is led by Kirsty Baird who has worked professionally in music as a singer, musician, and song writer across Scotland. Edinburgh Playhouse is proud to be partnering with such a renowned singing group and can’t wait to open its doors to the singing community.
Chicago Blues Brothers – Cruisin for a Bluesin Tour
Sat, 13 Jan, 19:30
Usher Hall
Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
Nearest tram stop: West End
The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together and are ‘Cruisin for a Bluesin’ taking you to the music capitals of the USA for one night of spectacular live music. This award-winning show is bringing you the very best in Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Country and Motown with a few surprises and lots of lunacy thrown in.
Join Jake and Elwood, and the award-winning CBB Band for a hand clapping, foot-stomping musical, performed in the hard-hitting style that has made the Chicago Blues Brothers the biggest and most loved Blues Brothers shows in The World.
Varna International Ballet – Sleeping Beauty
Thu, 18 Jan, 19:30
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.
Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.
Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK following a breath-taking debut tour.
Varna International Ballet – The Nutcracker
Fri, 19 Jan, 19:30
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
The most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath.
When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enhanced place where the magic really begins.
Varna International Ballet – Swan Lake
Sat, 20 Jan, 19:30
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of the Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.
Andy White – Good luck I hope you make it – new album tour
Sun, 21 Jan, 19:00
Leith Depot
140 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5DT
Nearest tram stop: Balfour Street or Foot of the Walk
Andy White, Belfast-born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter starts his UK and Ireland tour in January bringing a new album – ‘Good luck I hope you can make it’ to Leith Depot. Join Andy for this up-close-and-personal performance.
