What's on in Edinburgh

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, we keep you up to date daily!

Popular events in Edinburgh

You'll find the most popular Edinburgh events on the website right now, right here!

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

10th Sep 2019 - 19th Oct 2019

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns with six new plays to light up your lunchtime. Ticket includes a pie and a drink.

Mamma Mia

19th Sep 2019 - 28th Sep 2019

Don't miss the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in September 2019, to open a UK Tour celebrating 20 years since it's London premier!

Eye of the Storm

17th Sep 2019 - 21st Sep 2019

Multi award-winning Theatr na nÓg present an unmissable original musical play that’s guaranteed to seize your heart and capture your mind.

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!

Yvet Garden, Forrest Can’t Run, Like Giants and Odd Tsar

19th September 2019
Opium, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss French Pop Punk band Yvet Garden at Opium Edinburgh on 19th September with support from Forrest Can’t Run, Like Giants and Odd Tsar!

The Feminister

19th September 2019
Filmhouse, Edinburgh West

Take One Action Film Festival presents a screening of The Feminister, a gripping portrait of Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs.

16th Century Costume

19th September 2019
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Discover more about 16th century costume in this lunchtime lecture with Anna Reynolds, Senior Curator of Paintings at Royal Collection Trust on Thursday 19th September!

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!

Mamma Mia

19th Sep 2019 - 28th Sep 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Don't miss the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in September 2019, to open a UK Tour celebrating 20 years since it's London premier!

Christmas 2O19: Scottish Ballet The Snow Queen

7th Dec 2019 - 29th Dec 2019
Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Scottish Ballet’s 50th year will come to a spectacular close with the world premiere of The Snow Queen this Christmas at the Festival Theatre!

Eye of the Storm

17th Sep 2019 - 21st Sep 2019
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Multi award-winning Theatr na nÓg present an unmissable original musical play that’s guaranteed to seize your heart and capture your mind.

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!

Take One Action Film Festival Edinburgh

18th Sep 2019 - 29th Sep 2019

Take One Action Film festival returns to Edinburgh between the 18th and 29th September, to celebrate the people and the films that are changing the world!

Belhaven 300th Birthday Bash

21st Sep 2019 - 22nd Sep 2019

Belhaven Brewery hosts a weekend festival at the brewery this September to celebrate 300 years of brewing beautiful beers.

HSBC UK Let’s Ride Edinburgh

22nd Sep 2019 - 22nd Sep 2019

Experience your city on two wheels with an unforgettable traffic-free ride through Edinburgh on 22nd September!

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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!

Mamma Mia

19th Sep 2019 - 28th Sep 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Don't miss the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in September 2019, to open a UK Tour celebrating 20 years since it's London premier!

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

19th September 2019
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns with six new plays to light up your lunchtime. Ticket includes a pie and a drink.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

20th September 2019
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns with six new plays to light up your lunchtime. Ticket includes a pie and a drink.

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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...

Mamma Mia

19th Sep 2019 - 28th Sep 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Don't miss the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in September 2019, to open a UK Tour celebrating 20 years since it's London premier!

Of Movement & Light by Debbie Mountain

20th Sep 2019 - 11th Oct 2019
Upright Gallery, Edinburgh South

Upright Gallery is hosting an exhibition by Debbie Mountain, who's work does not allude to anything, except the joyful exploration of the materialism of paint.

Get Dancing: Pre-school Dance Tasters

20th Sep 2019 - 11th Oct 2019
NA, Edinburgh West

Edinburgh Leisure, a charity dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to lead more active, healthy lives, is offering free pre-school and junior dance class tasters this autumn.

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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!

Yvet Garden, Forrest Can’t Run, Like Giants and Odd Tsar

19th September 2019
Opium, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss French Pop Punk band Yvet Garden at Opium Edinburgh on 19th September with support from Forrest Can’t Run, Like Giants and Odd Tsar!

Fergus McCreadie and David Bowden

19th September 2019
St Peters Church Linlithgow, Linlithgow

Fergus McCreadie & David Bowden will be playing music from the SAY award shortlisted Turas, new McCreadie compositions and possibly a few surprise choices in this intimate gig on September 19th.

Broken Windows + Mike Bowden & The A917

20th September 2019
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh New Town

Don't miss another great gig as Broken Windows plus Mike Bowden & The A917 return to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 20th September!

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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!

Halloween: Staying Alive with FIVE

31st October 2019
The Three Sisters Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss the biggest Halloween party in town when iconic 90's band FIVE play The Three Sisters on 31st October!

Hugh Cornwell Electric

15th November 2019
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh Old Town

Hugh Cornwell Electric The Monster Tour is coming to The Liquid Room on Friday 15th November. You can’t miss it, the hitman is back!

Billionaire Boy

10th Sep 2020 - 12th Sep 2020
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams' best-selling story comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Latest Edinburgh News

Peebles parents bowled over by new kids club

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel has launched first ever kids’ club ahead of this year’s October break!

DoubleTree by Hilton to host out of this world Chocolate Chip Cookie meals

DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow and Edinburgh have announced they will be hosting exclusive three-course Cookie meals to mark the release of the Cookie Cookbook 3.0!

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!

Scrapheap Golf

Something CRAZY is coming to Edinburgh this October! Get your clubs at the ready - Scrapheap...

Vue Ocean Terminal

All the latest mainstream movies are shown at this state-of-the-art chain cinema with...

POUND Rockout Workout with Susan

Calling all ROCKSTARS! POUND® is a 45-minute group fitness class that puts you in charge...

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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!

Trinity House

Dive into Leith’s famous maritime history. Once the base of the Incorporation of Mariners...

Tours Plus English

We offer 6-day themed tours for non-native English speakers looking to visit beautiful...

Bustourant

Tasty dining tours of Edinburgh on double decker bus called Robert The Bus. You can choose...

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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.

Soderberg Pavilion

The Pavilion is an atmospheric spot for dinner with our low hanging lights and candles...

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is privately owned since 2009 by Victor & Carina Contini...

Beetroot Sauvage

Welcome to Beetroot Sauvage, a vegan cafe and wellness centre in Edinburgh! We invite...

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Shopping in Edinburgh

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!

The Mart

The (Old Auction) Mart was once the centre of East Linton - a bustling agricultural destination...

Hamilton & Inches

Hamilton & Inches is Scotland’s luxury jewellery house, with distinctive workshops...

Oska Edinburgh

How an individual’s personality comes across and how clothes can help are the decisive...

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