October is coming, which means the leaves are falling, the nights are drawing in and everything from your morning coffee to your supermarket candles has somehow become pumpkin spiced.
The weather might be telling us to stay home, but our diary is telling us absolutely not.
Because October is looking very busy at Brewhemia.
Oktoberfest gets its big Beer Palace send-off, before the month rolls straight into drag boozy brunches, Broadway belters and the return of Martin Kemp for another night of Back to the 80s. There’ll be live music, dancing, cocktails, plenty of reasons to round up the group chat and, most importantly, absolutely no shortage of things to look forward to.
And then Halloween takes over.
Rocky Horror Picture Show brings the cult classic to life with immersive performers and live musical numbers alongside the film, before our Hallo-Queens Drag Brunch serves up a suitably spooky morning of brunch, booze, drag and Halloween mischief.
So let the leaves fall. Let the mornings get darker. Let someone else obsess over pumpkin spice.
We’ve got plans.
Now … let’s take a look at what’s coming up at Brewhemia this October, shall we…
Loud Noises – 3rd October
Loud Noises, as well as being incredibly aptly named, bridge the gap between contemporary brass and high-octane dance, bringing a whole lot of energy and even more audience interaction to every performance. Born on the stages of nightclub, this lively brass band have taken their sound across the UK and Europe, blurring the line between band and dancefloor along the way.
Now they’re back in our Beer Palace for the first time since 2021, bringing another legendary night on the benches.
Forget easing into the weekend. Your Saturday starts here.
Brewhemia’s Europop Drag Boozy Brunch is bringing you a Saturday morning packed with brunch, booze, drag queens, DJs, games and the biggest Europop bangers to ever grace a dodgy 90s dancefloor. Think Aqua, Vengaboys, Rednex, Eiffel 65, Whigfield and all the gloriously cheesy anthems you definitely still know every word to.
Expect big performances, plenty of opportunities to get involved and a soundtrack packed with the Europop classics that never really left your brain. Our queens are taking over the stage while the Haus DJ keeps the bangers coming. Get the prosecco flowing and prepare for a Saturday that starts with brunch and ends with the entire room screaming WE LIKE TO PARTY.
From: Bookable from 10am
Price: Dining Package (cocktail, sharing platter of pastries, brunch dish, half bottle of Prosecco) £40pp
Ready to swap your Saturday lie-in for a standing ovation? Step into the limelight with Broadway Brunch!
We’re serving up more than just mimosas! Dig into a boozy brunch as our cast of professional performers whisk you away to the West End and beyond, delivering all-singing, all-dancing hits from your favourite Broadway blockbusters (yes, jazz hands are encouraged).
Expect a delicious brunch, glittering performances, and interactive antics that’ll have even the shyest in your squad doing their best Wicked high note. From Phantom to Mamma Mia! and everything in between – it’s a stagey, feel-good, sing-your-heart-out kind of Saturday.
Perfect for birthday bashes, hen dos, or simply a theatrical excuse to get the gang together. Sequins not required… but highly recommended.
From: bookable from 10am
Package: Dining Package (cocktail, sharing platter of pastries, brunch dish, half bottle of Prosecco) £40pp
Get ready to enter the world of KPop Demon Hunters at Brewhemia, where the members of HUNTR/X take over for a morning of immersive performances, music and mayhem. The wee ones can meet their favourite characters, sing along to KPop Demon Hunters hits, get stuck into themed games and crafts, dance with HUNTR/X and join in with interactive moments throughout the morning. Plus, every little demon hunter will head home with their very own KPop Demon Hunters goodie bag.
While they’re busy with HUNTR/X, grown-ups can sit back, tuck into a proper Brewhemia breakfast and enjoy the show. Bring the family, grab your table and let us take care of the entertainment – this is one breakfast the wee ones won’t be forgetting in a hurry.
From: bookable from 9am
Packages: Kids (breakfast dish, soft drink, goody bag) – £15pp / adults (breakfast dish, tea/americano) – £20pp
He’s back… and turning the volume up even louder. After tearing the roof off Brewhemia with his Back to the 80s show in May, 80s icon, heart-throb and Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp returns on Friday 23rd October for the ultimate party.
Expect wall-to-wall anthems as Martin spins the biggest hits of the decade – think Duran Duran, Madonna, George Michael, Chaka Khan, and yes… Gold will absolutely be played. Cue colossal singalongs, hands-in-the-air moments and more throwbacks than your first mixtape.
So dust off the shoulder pads, tease that fringe sky-high and embrace the glow as the Beer Palace is transformed into the ultimate 80s playground – all big tunes, bold looks and zero inhibitions. If you joined earlier this year, you know exactly what’s coming. If you didn’t… consider this your sign.
From: bookable from 5pm, general entry from 7pm
Tickets: £27.50pp
Upgrades: Dining and drinks upgrades available
It’s astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll.
This Halloween, we’re taking a trip to Transylvania for a night of The Rocky Horror Picture Show like you’ve never seen it before.
On Friday the 30th of October, join us for a full screening of the cult classic, brought to life by our stacked cast of immersive performers. As the film plays on the big screen, our cast will be right there in the room, acting out the scenes, bringing the characters to life and performing the iconic musical numbers alongside it.
From Science Fiction/Double Feature to Sweet Transvestite, Time Warp to Hot Patootie, expect the film you know and love with a whole lot more happening around you.
Whether you’re a lifelong Rocky Horror devotee or you’ve never experienced the madness before, this is your invitation to start Hallo-weekend the Rocky Horror way.
To book, select dining or drinks and add ‘Rocky Horror’ into the special requests box, and get ready for a night of cult cinema, live performance and plenty of antici…pation.
It’s just a jump to the left. And then a step to the right.
From: 8pm
Booking: Select dining or drinks and add ‘Rocky Horror’ into the special requests box
Halloween starts here.
Hallo-queen Drag Boozy Brunch is serving up brunch, boo-ze, drag queens, games and a whole lot of Halloween mischief. Round up ghoul’s groupchat, get your best Halloween look on and prepare to brunch your way into the spooky season.
Our queens are taking over the stage with big performances, wicked characters, themed games and plenty of opportunities to get involved. Expect killer looks, questionable decisions, enough camp to raise the dead and a soundtrack that’ll have you singing along between mouthfuls.
There’ll be plenty of chances to get involved, from themed games and Halloween antics to performances that might just have you questioning what exactly you’ve summoned to the brunch table. Our queens bring the tricks, the treats and everything in between, so all that’s left for you to do is turn up looking the part.
Come as a witch. Come as a ghoul. Come as something that defies explanation. Just don’t come expecting a quiet brunch.
From: 10am
Booking: Dining Package (cocktail, sharing platter of pastries, brunch dish, half bottle of Prosecco) £40pp
Our stages are stacked with incredible local talent from the Edinburgh music scene, bringing the perfect soundtrack to your supper and keeping the energy up well past “just one more.” Expect everything from laid-back acoustic sessions to big, belting singalongs – the kind that start as background music and end with the whole table joining in. Whether you’re in for dinner, drinks, or an accidental late one, our June line-up has your evenings covered.
Here’s who’s gracing our Beer Palace stage and Caffe over the month …
Friday 2nd October
Main Stage
| 3pm-5pm | Andy Smith |
| 5pm-7pm | Dan Collins |
| 7pm-9pm | Geoff Rowan |
| 9pm-12am | Luke Hunter |
Caffe Bar Sessions
6pm – 10pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 3rd October
| 9:30am – 12:30pm | Europop Drag Boozy Brunch |
| 12:30pm – 2pm | Ewan Fraser |
| 2pm-4pm | William Jaquet |
| 4pm-6pm | Harry Berry |
| 6pm – 8pm | Luke Hunter |
| 10pm – 1am | Loud Noises Brass |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Conan Mowbray |
| 5pm – 7pm | Stuart Honeyman |
| 7pm – 11pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 4th October
| 1pm – 3pm | Ronan Corkey |
| 4pm – 8pm | Soul Supper |
Thursday 8th October
| 6pm – 8pm | Calum Baird |
| 8pm – 10pm | Scat Rats |
Friday 9th October
Main Stage
| 5pm – 7pm | Bethany |
| 7pm – 9pm | Gordon Airlie |
| 9pm – 12am | Callum Rennet |
Caffe Bar Sessions
6pm – 10pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 10th October
| 12:30pm – 2pm | Graham McIntosh |
| 2pm – 4pm | Harry Berry |
| 4pm – 6pm | Juniper |
| 6pm – 8pm | The Mini Guns |
| 10pm – 1am | DB Funk |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Imogen Vickers |
| 5pm – 7pm | Sean Connor |
| 7pm – 11pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 11th October
| 1:30pm – 4pm | Soundsational Choir |
| 5pm – 7pm | Maria McAveety |
| 8pm – 10pm | Chris Suckle |
Thursday 15th October
| 6pm – 8pm | Jon Mackenzie |
| 8pm – 10pm | Geoff Rowan |
Friday 16th October
| 5pm – 7pm | William Jaquet |
| 7pm – 9pm | Rhys Heaven |
| 9pm – 12am | Maria McAveety |
Caffe Bar Sessions
6pm – 10pm Maria McAveety
Saturday 17th October
Main Stage
| 10am-12:30pm | Broadway Boozy Brunch |
| 12:30pm – 2pm | Ewen Kerr |
| 2pm – 4pm | Andy Smith |
| 4pm – 6pm | The Vennels |
| 6pm-8pm | Scat Rats |
| 10pm – 1am | Gift |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Rich Gordon |
| 5pm – 7pm | Jude Mowbray |
| 7pm – 11pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 18th October
| 1:30pm – 4pm | Voice of the Town |
| 5pm – 7pm | Atris |
| 8pm – 10pm | Honeycomb |
Friday 23rd October
Main Stage
| 6pm – 8pm | Sax on Legs |
| 9pm – 1am | Martin Kemp’s Back to the 80s |
Caffe Bar Sessions
6pm – 10pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 24th October
Main Stage
| 12:30pm – 2pm | Graeme Waterhouse |
| 2pm – 4pm | The Vennels |
| 4pm – 6pm | HouseBand |
| 6pm – 8pm | Jordan Murray |
| 9pm – 1am | The Vibe Tribe |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Casey Birks |
| 5pm – 7pm | Rhian Ferrigan |
| 7pm – 11pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 25th October
| 1:30pm – 4pm | Voice of the Town |
| 5pm-7pm | Matthew & Liya |
| 8pm-10pm | The Midnight Specials |
Thursday 29th October
| 6pm – 8pm | Ewen Kerr |
| 8pm – 10pm | Joe Nichols & Pete Wall |
Friday 30th October
| 4pm – 6pm | Bethany |
| 6pm – 8pm | Gordon Airlie |
| 8pm – 10pm | The Mini Guns |
| 8pm – 1am | The Rocky Horror Picture Show |
Caffe Bar Sessions
6pm – 10pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 31st October
| 10am – 12:30pm | Hallo-queens Drag Boozy Brunch |
| 12:30pm – 2pm | William Jaquet |
| 2pm – 4pm | Callum Ford |
| 4pm – 6pm | Secret Echo |
| 6pm – 8pm | Long Rhodes |
| 9pm – 1am | The Smoking Jeffreys |
