What's On in Edinburgh

High Voltage - Scotlands Premier AC/DC Tribute Band — Bannermans, one of Edinburgh's most beloved rock dens tucked beneath the South Bridge vaults, is the perfect cathedral for High Voltage's full-throttle tribute to AC/DC — and if you have ever wanted to feel the earth move under your feet during Thunderstruck, tonight is your night. Expect leather, riffs, and a crowd that absolutely means business, all for just £15–£18. Doors open at 8:00pm, so get there early, grab a drink at the bar, and prepare to lose your voice.

FILTHY FRIDAYS | Traffic Light Party | Why Not Freshers 2026 — The Freshers season hits a glorious peak with Why Not Nightclub's Traffic Light Party, where wearing red, amber, or green tells the room exactly where you stand — and the social experiment is as fun as the music. At just £8 and kicking off at 9:00pm, it is an absolute steal for a night that promises colour, chaos, and the kind of dancefloor energy that only September in a university city can conjure. Whether you are a fresher finding your feet or a returning student who would not miss this for the world, this is the one to be at.

Scottish Rugby Varsity - Official Afterparty 2026! — The roar of the Varsity match still ringing in your ears? Keep the fire burning at Potterow, the legendary student venue that knows how to throw a proper celebration — or commiseration, depending on the scoreboard. From 10:00pm for just £10, this is the official afterparty for one of Edinburgh's biggest sporting occasions of the year, so expect a packed floor, big anthems, and the kind of collective euphoria that only comes from thousands of people who have been in the stands all afternoon.

Bad Bunny Party (Edinburgh) — La Belle Angele — a venue with history etched into its beautiful old walls — hosts a late-night reggaeton takeover from 11:00pm, and if you have never danced to Bad Bunny in a room full of people who know every single word, consider this your invitation. At £8–£9, it is a brilliantly affordable way to round off the week with something genuinely electric, celebrating one of the biggest artists on the planet with a crowd that brings the heat regardless of the Scottish autumn outside.