What's On in Edinburgh
Monday 22 June 2026
Edinburgh on a Monday evening? Do not be fooled into thinking the week is off to a quiet start. From the soaring stone vaults of the Royal Mile to a snug pub basement where laughter is the only currency that matters, the city is serving up something genuinely brilliant tonight — high culture and low-key comedy sitting happily side by side, as only Edinburgh can manage.
Highlights
Royal Mile International Piano Series- The Harris Quartet — Step inside the magnificent St Giles Cathedral at 6:30pm and let the Harris Quartet fill that extraordinary Gothic space with chamber music that will stop you in your tracks. There is something almost alchemical about live classical performance bouncing off those ancient walls, and the Royal Mile International Piano Series has built a serious reputation for pairing world-class musicians with one of the most atmospheric concert venues in the country. Tickets run from £15 to £40, making it an accessible treat whether you are a seasoned concert-goer or someone who has always meant to give this sort of evening a proper try.
The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Live Stand-Up Comedy — Head downstairs into the Canon's Gait Pub on the Royal Mile at 8:00pm and settle in for a night of live stand-up that genuinely delivers — this is grassroots comedy at its best, the kind where you never quite know who is about to make the whole room collapse. The Comedy Cellar has become a beloved fixture on Edinburgh's comedy circuit, and for just £12 it is one of the best-value nights out in the city. Bring a friend, grab a drink, and prepare to laugh harder than you expected on a Monday.