As the days begin to get colder and darker, choose Edinburgh Trams to transport you to some of the biggest events across the city this October!
Purchase one of our 3-, 4- or 5-day multi-day tickets, available exclusively through our website! Each ticket entitles the holder to exclusive discounts across top city centre attractions – perfect for days out with the family this October break!
Take a look at some of our favourite events happening and start planning your journey by using our links below.
Edinburgh Oktoberfest
Thu, 03 Oct – Sun, 06 Oct
West Princess Street Gardens
Relax with a stein of beer, served to you by waiters in traditional lederhosen in the idyllic setting of Princes Street Gardens. Listen to a mixture of authentic Oompa music as a slice of Bavaria comes to the heart of Edinburgh this October!
Closest tram stop: Princes Street
Comic Con
Sat, 05 Oct – Sun, 06 Oct
Royal Highland Centre
One of Europe’s largest pop culture conventions is coming to the Royal Highland Centre this month! Meet the likes of Simon Pegg and Misha Collins alongside a packed line-up of stars from TV, gaming, anime and more! Get an exclusive insight into upcoming projects, take photos with real props from the big screen and explore the wide array of exhibitors across a multitude of fandoms.
Access to Comic Con is through the North Entrance which, is signposted in BLUE from our Ingliston Park & Ride stop.
Closest tram stop: Ingliston Park & Ride
Hairspray The Musical
Mon, 07 Oct – Sat, 12 Oct
Edinburgh Playhouse
The multi-award-winning musical Hairspray has delighted audiences on the West End and Broadway for over 20 years and is now making a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Playhouse!
Remaining a cult-favourite with songs such as Good Morning Baltimore and You Can’t Stop the Beat, Hairspray touches on topics such as resilience and inequality while following protagonist Tracey Turnblad, who is on a mission to pursue her dreams of becoming a household name.
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
The Book of Mormon
Tue, 15 Oct – Sat, 02 Nov
Edinburgh Playhouse
Often dubbed one of the greatest musicals of all time, The Book of Mormon is brought to you from the creators of South Park. Centring around a group of missionaries, tasked with spreading their faith across East Africa, adapting to life outside of Salt Lake City has some surprises in store!
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
Terminal V
Fri, 25 Oct – Sat, 26 Oct
Royal Highland Centre
With over 20 hours of back-to-back spine-tingling beats from across the globe, Terminal V is back for Halloween! The two-day festival will take over the Royal Highland Centre’s Highland Hall with never-before-seen sets, making it an unmissable event for techno fans everywhere!
For the latest service updates across Terminal V weekend, please keep an eye on our X account.
Closest tram stop: Ingliston Park & Ride
Scotland vs. Hungary
Tue, 29 Oct
Easter Road
The Scotland Women's National Team take on Hungary in the first round of their play-offs, with the hopes of securing their spot in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 competition.
Taking part at Hibernian's Easter Road, children go free, making our 'Family Day Tripper' a brilliant option for getting to and from this unmissable match.
Closest tram stop: Balfour Street
Edinburgh Horror Festival
Thu, 31 Oct – Sun, 03 Nov
Banshee Labyrinth
Showcasing a mix of theatre, magic, comedy and more, Edinburgh Horror Festival has cemented itself as a staple in Edinburgh’s Halloween scene. Taking place mainly at the Banshee Labyrinth, which is one of Scotland’s most haunted pubs, a packed program of spooky surprises awaits!
Closest tram stop: St Andrew Square