With the warmer days kicking off now, Edinburgh is a leading choice for world-class entertainment and outdoor activities. From outstanding theatre shows and critically acclaimed live music to well-known restaurants and tours, there’s something for everyone in Scotland’s capital. Trams run from Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven from every seven minutes, and with a host of value-for-money ticket products, they are an excellent option to go about the city. Here are the highlights of July and the nearest tram stops:
Tue 28 May – Sat 1 Jun 2024, various times
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Adam Garcia (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus, Elaine C. Smith (Rab C Nesbitt, Two Doors Down, Burds Eye View) as the Childcatcher, and Liam Fox (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts. Directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), this ravishing award-winning musical is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Mon 03 Jun – 19.00
Usher Hall
Lothian Rd
Closest tram stop: West End
Richard Hawley is synonymous with his native city of Sheffield. He has released nine studio albums over the last twenty years, with two being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. He is also a Brit nominee and received a South Bank Award in 2007. In 2023 he received 2 Olivier Awards for Best Musical and Best Music for his Musical Standing At The Sky’s Edge which was staged at The National Theatre and The Crucible in Sheffield.
Over the years, Richard has become as well known for his guitar-playing as his singing. He has duetted with Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra and Shirley Bassey, and played with Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, Paul Weller, Manic Street Preachers and Pulp, the band he played guitar with for some years.
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
Sat 08 Jun – 19.00
Usher Hall
Lothian Rd
Closest tram stop: West End
Following on from its debut in the UK at the London Coliseum last year, Disney In Concert: The Sound of Magic, a celebration of over 100 years of Disney experience through its music, will tour the UK for the first time in 2024.
The symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney Animation Studios and more to life, on the concert hall and big screen in a live-to-film concert like never before.
Sat 08 Jun – 20.00
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
The household name with his signature acerbic wit and riotous storytelling, Tom is the host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired and co-hosts Cooking With The Stars, Like Minded Friends and he is also a regular on Bake Off: An Extra Slice and There’s Something About Movies.
Sat 08 Jun – Sun 16 Jun, various times
Closest tram stops: All tram stops on Leith
Welcome! Leith Festival is all about the community of Leith. A local festival run by Leithers, for Leithers. Where visitors from ‘up the toon’ and further afield are welcome to join them for a week of entertainment, performance, festivities, and fun.
What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute to Tina Turner
Thu 13 Jun – 19.30
Usher Hall
Lothian Rd
Closest tram stop: West End
After a fantastic sell-out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2024 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend. Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock and roll, performed by an all-live band. This joyous show features all the hits including Proud Mary, River Deep, Simply The Best, Private Dancer, and many more.
Sat 16 Jun - 9:45
Calton Hill
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
From Calton Hill... west down the steps to Waterloo Place, up North Bridge, up The Royal Mile to the Castle Esplanade checkpoint on the steep steps leading left onto Johnston Terrace. Turn right and follow it to Bread Street, then head west and across Lothian Road to run down Morrison St. Straight out the Glasgow Road until Murrayfield Avenue on your right, heading up it until it hits Ravelston Dykes. Turn left and run along to its corner where you go straight on up the path splitting the Murrayfield golf course (do not cross the course, or we'll be in trouble), the path tending rightwards at its top and leading you around the perimeter fence of the zoo for several hundred yards until you descend some steps and veer right into a meadow area (water-station here), and then slightly rightwards again up to the Corstonphine Hill checkpoint at Clermiston Tower.
Mon 17 Jun – 19.00
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
As the co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak”, the biggest-selling single in the history of Atlantic Records, and sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times”.
His work in the CHIC Organization including “We Are Family” with Sister Sledge and “I’m Coming Out” with Diana Ross and his productions for artists like David Bowie (“Let’s Dance”), Madonna (‘Like A Virgin”), and Duran Duran (“The Reflex’) have sold over 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk (“Get Lucky”), Daddy Yankee (“Agua”), and Beyonce (“Cuff IT”), reflect the vanguard of contemporary hits.
22 June – 12.30
Meeting point: Scottish Parliament
Closest tram stop: Princes Street
Since starting in 1994, Pride Edinburgh has grown exponentially. Coupled with the growth of digital channels, we see our digital presence as a vital part of engaging with the community.
Tue 25 Jun, Sat 29 Jun
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who brings energy, vitality, and passion to this ultimate musical classic.
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