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Welcome to What's on Edinburgh, we pride ourselves on keeping you up to date on events in Edinburgh taking place throughout the year, from the latest theatre events and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions!

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Featured Events in Edinburgh

There are thousands of events in Edinburgh every month, here we've hand-picked a few you should definitely pay attention to!

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Julian Lage Trio

16th July 2025

Julian Lage is a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. For his Edinburgh debut he is joined by longtime collaborator Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder and American drummer Joey Baron.

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Curtis Stigers

17th July 2025

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is delighted to welcome back one of the greatest jazz singers of our age, Curtis Stigers and top-class US band on 17th July!

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Out of The Blue - A Celebration of Joni Mitchell

18th July 2025

After repeated sell out shows, Anne Gair and her band are taking the show on the road again in 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on 18th July!

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Sparks

18th July 2025

Now into their sixth decade of making music, don't miss Sparks live at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 18th July!

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Hottest Tickets in Town

From theatre shows to gigs, snap up tickets to the most popular events in town, here's a small selection of what's trending this week!

Party101

23rd September 2025

Party 101 features a massive dance party with music from both Disney and Nickelodeon. Catch it at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 23rd September!

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Jack Jones - Broken Strap

13th August 2025

Continuing the ongoing collaboration between Peter Doherty's Strap Originals & Promotional group Broken Wing Club. Broken Strap presents Jack Jones at Leith Arches!

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Disco Days Edinburgh

29th March 2025 - 19th July 2025

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

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New Events in Edinburgh

You'll find all the latest Edinburgh events that have been added to the website right here!

Whisky & Chocolate Experience: 6th Birthday Edition

27th July 2025

As part of Holyrood Distillery 6th Birthday celebrations, join them for this Whisky & Chocolate Experience on 27th July!

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Distillery-Led Tour: 6th Birthday Edition

27th July 2025

Specially for our 6th Birthday, we are opening up our Holyrood Distillery-Led tour to the public!

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Holyrood Distillery: 6th Birthday Celebrations

27th July 2025

To help celebrate reaching our 6th Birthday, and as a thank you to our local audience, we’re opening our Holyrood Distillery Tour for FREE for a whole day!

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Latest Edinburgh News

Keep up to date with what's going on in Edinburgh with our local news updates!

Grow Your Own flowers, fruits, and veg at Dobbies Garden Centres

Grow Your Own flowers, fruits, and veg at Dobbies Garden Centres

Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free Grow Your Own workshop this August, where attendees will learn top tips for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers at home.

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Gnoss release stirring new single Emily ahead of international festival run

Gnoss release stirring new single Emily ahead of international festival run

Acclaimed Scottish folk four-piece Gnoss are back with a brand-new single ‘Emily’ set for release on Friday 25th July!

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Gilded Balloon launches Postcode Pals

Gilded Balloon launches Postcode Pals

Gilded Balloon launches a rewards scheme with £6 tickets now available for local residents for some of the Fringe's biggest shows - including Rosie O'Donnell, Jack Docherty, Kim Blythe and more!

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Summer savers tickets at the Edinburgh Playhouse

Summer savers tickets at the Edinburgh Playhouse

ATG Entertainment launches their Summer Saver campaign with discounted tickets to over 100 shows including several at the Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Festivals in Edinburgh

From music to film, comedy to books, family to the arts there's a wide range of cultural festivals being held throughout the year in Edinburgh!

27th Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival

17th Jul 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Celebrate our different cultural links through Scottish, French and Hungarian music and dance at the 27th Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival.

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Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival

18th Jul 2025 - 27th Jul 2025
Edinburgh South

The Edinburgh Food Festival is back at Assembly George Square Gardens and has expanded to include live folk music.

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Scottish Festival of Motoring

20th Jul 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Edinburgh West

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th July 2025, it's a must go event for all the family!

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Upcoming Theatre Events in Edinburgh

Whether you prefer comedy or musicals, ballet or opera, our Edinburgh theatre listings will have something to suit everyone!

A Night at the Ivy Musicals

15th July 2025

This summer step into a world where West End magic meets Ivy elegance. A Night at The Ivy Musicals comes to Edinburgh's Ivy on the Square, bringing beloved musicals to life!

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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief

17th July 2025

Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!

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The Roze Garden

17th July 2025

Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Edinburgh

Don't be stuck for things to do with the kids in Edinburgh! We have something for everyone and every pocket...

Board Game Fika!

15th July 2025

Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!

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Arthur’s Secrets

15th July 2025

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Quiz Night!

16th July 2025

Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on the third Wednesday of the month for our next quiz night with fun IKEA prizes.

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Upcoming Music Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is renowned for it's live music scene, with a variety of venues catering for small intimate gigs to huge arenas hosting the biggest names!

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Julian Lage Trio

16th July 2025

Julian Lage is a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. For his Edinburgh debut he is joined by longtime collaborator Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder and American drummer Joey Baron.

READ MORE

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Curtis Stigers

17th July 2025

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is delighted to welcome back one of the greatest jazz singers of our age, Curtis Stigers and top-class US band on 17th July!

READ MORE

Doss & Crop Rot

18th July 2025

Electronic post-punk trio Doss from Glasgow and Kentucky-based punk band Crop Rot play Sneaky Pete's on Friday 18th July!

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Activities in Edinburgh

Step away from the TV remote, choose one or more from our activities selection, and get out of the house to discover new skills, sports and more!

Institut francais d Ecosse

A cultural centre promoting French language and French culture in Edinburgh and in Scotland and part of the wider Institut Français network around the world.

We Make Edinburgh

We are We Make Edinburgh! We have been running creative workshops at our studio in Abbeyhill, Edinburgh since 2019.

Edinburgh Jitsu

Edinburgh Jitsu is a well established martial arts club that has been teaching Japanese Ju Jitsu in the city since 1996!

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Attractions in Edinburgh

Edinburgh and the surrounding areas have a great mix of sightseeing attractions. If you are looking for a fun family day out or a trip with friends, then look no further!

National Galleries of Scotland: Modern

Home to Scotland's outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the National Galleries of Scotland includes two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two.

Whitespace

Whitespace is a gallery and venue in Edinburgh that provides space for exhibitions, event and classes, run by artist Leigh Chorlton.

Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance performed across our beautiful city.

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Eating & Drinking in Edinburgh

Eating out in Edinburgh is a joy, with a range of restaurants and cafes on offer and there's a wide selection of places to enjoy a quiet pint or a cheeky cocktail.

Tipsy Midgie

Welcome to the award-winning Tipsy Midgie, Edinburgh - Scotland\'s Best Whisky Bar 2023, 2024 & 2025.

Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom Edinburgh

Discover the Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom in Edinburgh, situated in the heart of the city, offering a range of events, craft beer on tap and a selection of top quality, locally produced food.

tapas3

Not all tapas bars are the same - we are proud to offer something a little different, and we believe just a little bit special.

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Popular Events

Dip Into Watercolour
Learn the basics of colour mixing and explore some watercolour techniques to help you gain confidence and control with the paint at Leith Makers!
Cut and Paste
Join Susan Mitchell at Leith Makers on 24th July for a relaxed and creative collage class where you’ll learn how to build a beautiful, layered artwork using a mix of vintage book and magazine pages!
Party101
Party 101 features a massive dance party with music from both Disney and Nickelodeon. Catch it at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 23rd September!
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 11th to 20th July 2025, presenting a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond.
Jack Jones - Broken Strap
Continuing the ongoing collaboration between Peter Doherty's Strap Originals & Promotional group Broken Wing Club. Broken Strap presents Jack Jones at Leith Arches!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall