What's On In Edinburgh

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

There are thousands of events being held in Edinburgh every month, here we've handpicked a few you should definitely pay attention to!

Terrariums at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

20 Aug 2017

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Stockbridge and Canonmills

Little Botanica bring their sell-out terrarium workshops to the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh on 20th August.

The Jack & Jill Market Edinburgh

20 Aug 2017

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh East

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market at Meadowbank Stadium on the 20th August.

Chris Hoy: Sensational Cycling

20 Aug 2017

Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh New Town

Join Chris Hoy as he introduces his magical cycling adventure series, Flying Fergus at the International Book Festival

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!

Scotlands Gardens: Edinburgh & Lothians

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

Explore large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland thanks to Scotland's Gardens!

Edinburgh Art Festival

27 Jul 2017 - 27 Aug 2017

Founded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK's largest annual festival of visual art.

FuturePlay Festival

03 Aug 2017 - 26 Aug 2017

Formerly the Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival, FuturePlay is on from the 3rd to 26th August.

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

Traverse Festival 2017 - Locker Room Talk

21 Aug 2017

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Locker Room Talk by Gary McNair was inspired by the controversy over Donald Trump’s “locker room talk” comments.

Status

21 Aug 2017

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Status is a rehearsed reading of a new show from the multi-award-winning team that created Confirmation.

Edinburgh International Festival: Nederlands Dans Theater

21 Aug 2017 - 23 Aug 2017

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Nederlands DansTheater presents a triple bill choreographed by Paul Lightfoot, Sol León and Gabriela Carrizo.

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Matt Dickinson: Everest Calling

20 Aug 2017

Edinburgh New Town

Join Matt Dickinson as he discusses The Everest Files trilogy and his thrilling stage adaptation on 20th August.

The Jack & Jill Market Edinburgh

20 Aug 2017

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh East

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market at Meadowbank Stadium on the 20th August.

Chris Hoy: Sensational Cycling

20 Aug 2017

Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh New Town

Join Chris Hoy as he introduces his magical cycling adventure series, Flying Fergus at the International Book Festival

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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 International Festival: La Damnation de Faust

20 Aug 2017

Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

Listen to La Damnation de Faust, a spectacular choral extravaganza at Usher Hall on 20th August!

Dark Side of the Moon: The Full Dome Experience

20 Aug 2017

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

A dome spectacular at Dynamic Earth featuring the 1973 album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' in explosive surround sound.

Edinburgh International Festival: Joshua Bell & Dénes Várjon

21 Aug 2017

The Queens Hall Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Joshua Bell is joined by pianist Dénes Várjon for the recital of work by Mendelssohn, Brahms and Grieg.

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Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair

01 Dec 2017 - 03 Dec 2017

Hopetoun House, Queensferry

Avoid the high street crush and come along to Hopetoun House annual Christmas Shopping Fair from 1st - 3rd December!

Meet Saffron Barker

17 Sep 2017

Waterstones Edinburgh West End, Edinburgh New Town

Social Media superstar Saffron Barker joins us to sign copies of her new book Saffron Barker Vs Real Life:

Fireworks & Bonfire Night 2017

04 Nov 2017

Hopetoun House, Queensferry

Saturday 4th November sees the return of the Hopetoun House spectacular annual fireworks display.

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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!

Mix Up Theatre Edinburgh

Youth theatre drama classes from ages 3 - 18. Mix Up Theatre is a new theatre club aimed...

Projekt 42

Projekt 42 is a community gym & wellness centre in Leith, Edinburgh, focusing on strengthening...

Be Experimental Tots Science Labs Edinburgh

A child’s natural curiosity and ability to ask questions make them perfect budding...

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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!

Craigmillar Castle Park

Craigmillar Castle Park is a natural heritage park with areas of mature and young woodland...

Wonder World Soft Play Edinburgh

Wonder World is a custom built centre designed to stimulate children’s imagination...

Red Bus Bistro

Red Bus Bistro Afternoon Tea & Gin Tea ToursGet on board and enjoy either an Afternoon...

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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.

Copper Bottom

An independently owned venue with a friendly, vibrant and welcoming environment and atmosphere...

Hendersons of Edinburgh

An Edinburgh institution with an international reputation, Hendersons opened in 1962...

Browns Brasserie & Bar Edinburgh

Browns, Edinburgh is on George Street, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the centre of...

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If you've got a hankering for some retail therapy, Edinburgh with its diverse range of unique and independent shops is the place to be!

Lily Luna

At the end of the summer of 2012 we opened our jewellery boutique "Lily Luna" on a quiet...

CrossEyes Edinburgh

CrossEyes sees the world differently. Sure, we keep an eye on fashion and trends but...

American Golf Edinburgh

Europe's largest golf retailer.We stock a full range of golf equipment for golfers of...

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