What's On in Edinburgh

Kyle Falconer (The View) — The raw, ragged charisma of Kyle Falconer — frontman of Dundee indie heroes The View — lands at Cabaret Voltaire at 7:00pm, and this is the kind of gig that feels genuinely special. Cabaret Voltaire's low-ceilinged, atmospheric vaults are practically made for this sort of visceral, up-close rock and roll, and at £26 it is an evening that will linger long after last orders. Do not be surprised if the walls are still shaking by the end.

Rollers Forever — If you ever screamed along to Shang-A-Lang or lost your heart to a tartan-scarved Bay City Roller, then Kings Theatre Edinburgh at 7:30pm on Thursday night is exactly where you need to be. Rollers Forever is a full theatrical celebration of one of Scotland's biggest-ever pop exports, staged in the grand surroundings of one of the city's most beloved venues. Check the website for ticket prices and grab your seat before someone else does.

£5 Comedy Show with Scotland's Best Comedians Doing New Jokes! — Five pounds. That is what it costs to spend your Thursday evening at Dragonfly watching some of Scotland's sharpest comedians road-test brand new material at 8:00pm — which means you are essentially getting in on the ground floor before these jokes go stellar. The rough-around-the-edges thrill of new material nights is unlike any polished theatre show; anything could happen, and that unpredictability is entirely the point. Genuinely one of the best-value nights out in the city this week.

Reelin' in the Dan @ Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh — Steely Dan's sophisticated jazz-rock grooves get a loving live treatment at the magnificently ornate Voodoo Rooms, kicking off at 7:00pm for £20. Reelin' in the Dan are renowned for their note-perfect recreation of those lush, intricate arrangements, and the Voodoo Rooms — with its gilded ceilings and warm amber light — provides a backdrop that feels almost tailor-made for the occasion. An ideal Thursday night out for anyone who appreciates musicianship done with real care.

The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Live Stand-Up Comedy — The Canons Gait on the Royal Mile is one of those pubs that just feels right for a comedy night — friendly, lively, and unpretentious — and The Comedy Cellar delivers a proper stand-up lineup at 8:00pm for £12. It is a step up from a work-in-progress night, with sets polished enough to have you in genuine stitches, in a room small enough that you feel part of the fun rather than a spectator. A cracking mid-week treat.

BPM Halloween | PHANTOM — La Belle Angele does not do things by halves, and BPM's Halloween special — titled PHANTOM and running from 11:00pm — promises a night of serious electronic music wrapped in suitably macabre seasonal atmosphere. At £12–£20 depending on when you book, this is where Edinburgh's late-night crowd will be losing themselves until the small hours, with production values and a sound system to match. Consider this your Halloween weekend warm-up, and come dressed accordingly.