FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER, 19:30

An innovative new sketch comedy event. This month, participants explore spooky themes for Halloween - expect parodies of classic horror film tropes, Scottish traditions, iconic monsters in mundane situations and more.

This Month's Participants
Isla Fairfield
Joe McCann
Chris Weir
Maddie Fernando
Sam Lake
Stephen Buchanan
Heather Kondak Ross

Story Platform is a monthly live event in Edinburgh created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more! Story Platform is on monthly at The Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER,19:00
Hot Comedy is a bold, inclusive comedy compilation show in Edinburgh, hosted by Nicholas Elliott and Eva Peroni.

The 2nd of November has a line up to woo the gods. We have Sam Lake Headlining. His Fringe show “You’re Joking!? Not another one!” was the 3rd best reviewed show of the festival this year according to The British Comedy Guide. We also have the sublime Paul McDaniel, Philosophical Ifrah Quershi, the peoples prince of the North-East Connor Read, Nicholas Elliott Dorian Grey more murderous twin, and the Gorgeous wee girl of Glasgow Tia Boyd

Known for its diverse and supportive atmosphere, it showcases a mix of top headliners and rising stars from all backgrounds. The show features Queer, POC, Disabled, Female, Non-binary performers—and yes, even straight white men—creating a line-up that genuinely reflects comedy's full spectrum.

Reviews praise it as “a lovely supportive show” and “a defined space celebrating voices.” But don’t expect anything preachy—Hot Comedy focuses on being funny first, while making space for performers often sidelined in traditional comedy circles. The show offers a culturally and physically accessible environment for audiences who may feel excluded or targeted by mainstream, edgelord-style humor.

It's a night where jokes don’t come at the expense of identity, and where everyone, as long as they're funny, gets a chance to shine. Expect the next generation of comedy talent.

Hot Comedy is on every other Sunday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER, 20:00
Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK. Expect Scottish favourites, TV legends, future stars and lots of laughs. Join us every Friday with a changing lineup of comedians at the Gilded Saloon.

Lineup
Billy Kirkwood
Kathleen Hughes
Amelia Bayler
Michael Welch
Stephen Buchanan

Our resident comperes will host a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Grab a bite to eat before the show upstairs at the Gilded Saloon and bring your drinks down to the hottest new comedy venue in the city. Start your weekend in fits of laughter with The Comedy Show.

The Comedy Show is on every Friday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER, 20:00
Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK. Expect Scottish favourites, TV legends, future stars and lots of laughs. Join us every Friday with a changing lineup of comedians at the Gilded Saloon.

Lineup
Chris Thornburn
Scott Agnew
Eva Peroni
Sophie Rose McCabe
Marjolein Robertson

Our resident comperes will host a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Grab a bite to eat before the show upstairs at the Gilded Saloon and bring your drinks down to the hottest new comedy venue in the city. Start your weekend in fits of laughter with The Comedy Show.

The Comedy Show is on every Friday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 16:00

Come live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!

Brick and Sip is your chance to experience escalating building chaos. Your ticket includes 1 drink on arrival to loosen up those creative gears. Our Master Builder will guide you through three hilarious challenges, from the "architecturally possible" task of building a perfect sphere from rectangular bricks, to copying a technical build without instructions, and finally, designing your brick-based dream house.

The best part? You'll get to release your inner toddler and gleefully destroy your own creation at the end (sorry, you can’t take the bricks home—we’ve counted every piece!).

Got a competitive streak? Win bonus drinks for the most impressive, innovative, or hilarious builds. Join us for a unique night of building, sipping, and destruction!

SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 19:00
Hot Comedy is a bold, inclusive comedy compilation show in Edinburgh, hosted by Nicholas Elliott and Eva Peroni.

Known for its diverse and supportive atmosphere, it showcases a mix of top headliners and rising stars from all backgrounds. The show features Queer, POC, Disabled, Female, Non-binary performers—and yes, even straight white men—creating a line-up that genuinely reflects comedy's full spectrum.

Reviews praise it as “a lovely supportive show” and “a defined space celebrating voices.” But don’t expect anything preachy—Hot Comedy focuses on being funny first, while making space for performers often sidelined in traditional comedy circles. The show offers a culturally and physically accessible environment for audiences who may feel excluded or targeted by mainstream, edgelord-style humor.

It's a night where jokes don’t come at the expense of identity, and where everyone, as long as they're funny, gets a chance to shine. Expect the next generation of comedy talent.

Hot Comedy is on every other Sunday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 20:00
Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK. Expect Scottish favourites, TV legends, future stars and lots of laughs. Join us every Friday with a changing lineup of comedians at the Gilded Saloon.

Lineup
Sam Lake
Kate Hammer
Eleanor Morton
Alan Ritchie
Mark Nelson

Our resident comperes will host a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Grab a bite to eat before the show upstairs at the Gilded Saloon and bring your drinks down to the hottest new comedy venue in the city. Start your weekend in fits of laughter with The Comedy Show.

The Comedy Show is on every Friday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER, 19:30

An innovative new sketch comedy event.

Story Platform is a monthly live event in Edinburgh created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!

SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER, 14:00

Bringing the best of 60s and 70s music to a brand new venue, Sixties on a Sunday is back! Come on down to Gilded Saloon on a Sunday afternoon to drink, dance and sing along to simply the most authentic 60’s band you will ever hear.

Formed in the 60s in Edinburgh, Fayne & The Cruisers are still going strong, capturing the essence of those heady days, performing everything from The Beatles to The Beach Boys, Elvis to The Shadows, Ray Charles to Roy Orbison and everything in between. Dance the afternoon away with the most versatile band you are ever likely to hear!

Doors open at 13.30, show starts at 14:00.

SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER, 19:00
Hot Comedy is a bold, inclusive comedy compilation show in Edinburgh, hosted by Nicholas Elliott and Eva Peroni.

Known for its diverse and supportive atmosphere, it showcases a mix of top headliners and rising stars from all backgrounds. The show features Queer, POC, Disabled, Female, Non-binary performers—and yes, even straight white men—creating a line-up that genuinely reflects comedy's full spectrum.

Reviews praise it as “a lovely supportive show” and “a defined space celebrating voices.” But don’t expect anything preachy—Hot Comedy focuses on being funny first, while making space for performers often sidelined in traditional comedy circles. The show offers a culturally and physically accessible environment for audiences who may feel excluded or targeted by mainstream, edgelord-style humor.

It's a night where jokes don’t come at the expense of identity, and where everyone, as long as they're funny, gets a chance to shine. Expect the next generation of comedy talent.

Hot Comedy is on every other Sunday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER, 19:30

Six compelling short plays served up in one evening of theatrical variety. Journey from the gallows where two condemned men wait for malfunctioning execution equipment, to a funeral where a famous brother reconnects with his struggling sibling. Fall in love during a heated pub quiz night, then break down with feuding musicians at a cursed motorway service station. Discover a secret Victorian comedy club for women, before climbing a moonlit hill with two fathers contemplating vigilante justice.

From dark comedy to family drama, romance to psychological thriller, each play packs a complete emotional punch in concentrated form. These aren't sketches or extracts—they're fully realised theatrical experiences that prove sometimes the most powerful stories are told in the shortest time.

Perfect for modern audiences seeking quality drama without the three-hour commitment. Six different worlds, six complete stories, one remarkable night of theatre that will leave you thinking long after the final curtain.

FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER, 20:00
Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK. Expect Scottish favourites, TV legends, future stars and lots of laughs. Join us every Friday with a changing lineup of comedians at the Gilded Saloon.

Lineup
Giulia Galastro
Robin Grainger
Ifrah Qureshi
Oro Rose
Chris Thornburn

Our resident comperes will host a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Grab a bite to eat before the show upstairs at the Gilded Saloon and bring your drinks down to the hottest new comedy venue in the city. Start your weekend in fits of laughter with The Comedy Show.

The Comedy Show is on every Friday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER, 20:00
When two loyal guardsmen accidentally kill their King, they must scramble to set things right. A rollercoaster hour of non stop gags, Demonic Jesters and Crab Rangoon. Will our heroes make it out alive!? Probably not. Amadan & Mortair Kill the King is the writing debut of Alex Bathe and Josh Aitken, the creatives behind the hit Dungeons & Dragons live show Tartan Tabletop.

FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER, 20:00
Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK. Expect Scottish favourites, TV legends, future stars and lots of laughs. Join us every Friday with a changing lineup of comedians at the Gilded Saloon.

Lineup
Amy Matthews
Tamsyn Kelly
Amelia Bayler
And more!

Our resident comperes will host a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Grab a bite to eat before the show upstairs at the Gilded Saloon and bring your drinks down to the hottest new comedy venue in the city. Start your weekend in fits of laughter with The Comedy Show.

The Comedy Show is on every Friday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER, 16:00
A musical comedy wine tasting experience from the team behind Gilded Balloon cabaret show, Le Wine Club. Join drinks expert and comedy singer, Anna Larkin DipWSET for a Sunday session like no other. Sample some delicious wines and sharpen your wine knowledge just in time for Christmas. In case you're still wondering what to pair with your chipolatas... With music, storytelling, and an extra splash of cheeky humour. Includes 3 wine samples.

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER, 19:00
Hot Comedy is a bold, inclusive comedy compilation show in Edinburgh, hosted by Nicholas Elliott and Eva Peroni.

Known for its diverse and supportive atmosphere, it showcases a mix of top headliners and rising stars from all backgrounds. The show features Queer, POC, Disabled, Female, Non-binary performers—and yes, even straight white men—creating a line-up that genuinely reflects comedy's full spectrum.

Reviews praise it as “a lovely supportive show” and “a defined space celebrating voices.” But don’t expect anything preachy—Hot Comedy focuses on being funny first, while making space for performers often sidelined in traditional comedy circles. The show offers a culturally and physically accessible environment for audiences who may feel excluded or targeted by mainstream, edgelord-style humor.

It's a night where jokes don’t come at the expense of identity, and where everyone, as long as they're funny, gets a chance to shine. Expect the next generation of comedy talent.

Hot Comedy is on every other Sunday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

THURSDAY 18TH DECEMER, 20:00

“I swear if you existed I'd divorce you.”

It’s Christmas Eve, 2am. The presents are wrapped. The reindeer are fed. Santa and Martha Claus are trapped in a destructive cycle of love and self loathing. When Martha invites two unsuspecting workshop elves into their toxic little world, a night of festive drinks soon turns into a dangerous cocktail of truths and revelations. 

From Half Trick Theatre comes Who’s Afraid of Santa Claus? - a very festive parody of a 'radical, provocative, and unflinching' classic of the American stage. 

Drop in for a nightcap and brace yourself. 

"Half Trick Theatre certainly know how to entertain." – Broadway Baby 

"Genuinely brilliant form-bending and extremely entertaining night at the theatre." - All Edinburgh Theatre

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER, 19:30

An innovative new sketch comedy event.

Story Platform is a monthly live event in Edinburgh created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER, 20:00
Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK. Expect Scottish favourites, TV legends, future stars and lots of laughs. Join us every Friday with a changing lineup of comedians at the Gilded Saloon.

Lineup
Sam Lake
Kathleen Hughes
Sean Chalmers
Stuart McPherson
And more!

Our resident comperes will host a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Grab a bite to eat before the show upstairs at the Gilded Saloon and bring your drinks down to the hottest new comedy venue in the city. Start your weekend in fits of laughter with The Comedy Show.

The Comedy Show is on every Friday at the Gilded Saloon, click here for more available dates.

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER, 14:00

Bringing the best of 60s and 70s music to a brand new venue, Sixties on a Sunday is back! Come on down to Gilded Saloon on a Sunday afternoon to drink, dance and sing along to simply the most authentic 60’s band you will ever hear.

Formed in the 60s in Edinburgh, Fayne & The Cruisers are still going strong, capturing the essence of those heady days, performing everything from The Beatles to The Beach Boys, Elvis to The Shadows, Ray Charles to Roy Orbison and everything in between. Dance the afternoon away with the most versatile band you are ever likely to hear!

Doors open at 13.30, show starts at 14:00.

FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY, 19:30

An innovative new sketch comedy event.

Story Platform is a monthly live event in Edinburgh created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!

FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY, 19:30

An innovative new sketch comedy event.

Story Platform is a monthly live event in Edinburgh created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!

FRIDAY 27TH MARCH, 19:30

An innovative new sketch comedy event.

Story Platform is a monthly live event in Edinburgh created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!