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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Saturday 2nd May

10:00pm - 3:00am

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

we are about to make a hell of a lot of noise on the 2nd of May when we hit the dance floor of Edinburghs Corn Exchange. Our biggest cap city rave yet

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LangToun Meltdoon x QFX

LangToun Meltdoon x QFX

The Venue Kirkcaldy

QFX return to Kirkcaldy for a massive Old Skool takeover-iconic anthems, high-energy vibes and hands-in-the-air moments all night

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

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Old Skool Days

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

Old Skool Days; the EPIC day party fuelled by 90s & 00s bangers, Old Skool anthems & High Energy! The Music Sounds Better With YOU - so come join us!

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Jump'N Bingo Day Party Special

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

The Village East Calder

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Jump'N Bingo Day Party Special

The Village East Calder

Bingo, but not as you know it. Jump'N Bingo is a high-energy day party packed with big tunes, live sax, great prizes and non stop banter.

Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

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The Comedy Lock-In

Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

Join us in The Comedy Attic, Edinburgh's original gig above pub Comedy Club. Rick Molland, is you're amazing MC, he'll be showcasing some amazing acts

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Bar Crawl

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

Whether you're new to Edinburgh or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people!

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Saturday 2nd May

11:00am - 12:45pm

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

Travel into Old Town Edinburgh and meet the characters of the city, from the iconic sights of the Royal Mile to the Kirk of Greyfriars.

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Tipsy Bank Holiday Sunday | 3rd May

Tipsy Bank Holiday Sunday | 3rd May

Coco Boho, Edinburgh

The Tipsy May Bank Holiday - Sunday 3rd May 2026

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Cav Sundays Reunion Special

Sunday 3rd May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Shanghai Club, Edinburgh

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Cav Sundays Reunion Special

Shanghai Club, Edinburgh

Join us for an epic Cav Sunday reunion day party on Sunday 3rd May! Join legendary residents Ally Jamieson, David Beatson & Nick Mowat and relive...

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Sunday 3rd May

11:00am - 12:45pm

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

Travel into Old Town Edinburgh and meet the characters of the city, from the iconic sights of the Royal Mile to the Kirk of Greyfriars.

The Beethoven Sonatas

Monday 4th May

6:30pm - 7:30pm

St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

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The Beethoven Sonatas

St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Monday 4th May

11:00am - 12:45pm

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

Travel into Old Town Edinburgh and meet the characters of the city, from the iconic sights of the Royal Mile to the Kirk of Greyfriars.

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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Saturday 2nd May

10:00pm - 3:00am

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

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PRTY x Second Speed: SLUSH (SLVL B2B USH) - Edinburgh

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

we are about to make a hell of a lot of noise on the 2nd of May when we hit the dance floor of Edinburghs Corn Exchange. Our biggest cap city rave yet

18+

Tipsy Bank Holiday Sunday | 3rd May

Tipsy Bank Holiday Sunday | 3rd May

Coco Boho, Edinburgh

The Tipsy May Bank Holiday - Sunday 3rd May 2026

18+

LangToun Meltdoon x QFX

LangToun Meltdoon x QFX

The Venue Kirkcaldy

QFX return to Kirkcaldy for a massive Old Skool takeover-iconic anthems, high-energy vibes and hands-in-the-air moments all night

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

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Old Skool Days

Club Tropicana, Edinburgh

Old Skool Days; the EPIC day party fuelled by 90s & 00s bangers, Old Skool anthems & High Energy! The Music Sounds Better With YOU - so come join us!

18+

Cav Sundays Reunion Special

Sunday 3rd May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Shanghai Club, Edinburgh

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Cav Sundays Reunion Special

Shanghai Club, Edinburgh

Join us for an epic Cav Sunday reunion day party on Sunday 3rd May! Join legendary residents Ally Jamieson, David Beatson & Nick Mowat and relive...

18+

Jump'N Bingo Day Party Special

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

The Village East Calder

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Jump'N Bingo Day Party Special

The Village East Calder

Bingo, but not as you know it. Jump'N Bingo is a high-energy day party packed with big tunes, live sax, great prizes and non stop banter.

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Bar Crawl

Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate, Edinburgh

Whether you're new to Edinburgh or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people!

The Beethoven Sonatas

Monday 4th May

6:30pm - 7:30pm

St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

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The Beethoven Sonatas

St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Saturday 2nd May

11:00am - 12:45pm

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

Travel into Old Town Edinburgh and meet the characters of the city, from the iconic sights of the Royal Mile to the Kirk of Greyfriars.

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Monday 4th May

11:00am - 12:45pm

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

buy tickets

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

Travel into Old Town Edinburgh and meet the characters of the city, from the iconic sights of the Royal Mile to the Kirk of Greyfriars.

Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Tuesday 5th May

11:00am - 12:45pm

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town guided walking tour

Castle Rock Cafe (meet Your Guide Outside), Edinburgh

Travel into Old Town Edinburgh and meet the characters of the city, from the iconic sights of the Royal Mile to the Kirk of Greyfriars.

18+

Spandex Comedy - 5 Star Comedy Every Tuesday Night In Edinburgh

Spandex Comedy - 5 Star Comedy Every Tuesday Night In Edinburgh

Dragonfly, Edinburgh

Spandex Comedy is Edinburghs award winning night out, where a handful of professional comedians try out new jokes for only the price of a pint

Edinburgh's May Bank Holiday weekend, without exception is a hive of quality events, with its bars, live music venues and clubs saving the best for the pre-summer extra day off work.

Take a look below to get plenty of ideas for the May Bank Holiday weekend in Edinburgh.