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!

Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail Edinburgh

17th Jun 2019 - 30th Aug 2019

Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket trail will be taking to the streets of Edinburgh this summer with life-size, individually decorated Oor Wullie sculptures waiting to be discovered, for everyone to enjoy!

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

20th Apr 2019 - 20th Oct 2019

Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.

Edinburgh Food Festival

19th Jul 2019 - 28th Jul 2019

Celebrate all things great in food & drink when the Edinburgh Food Festival returns to George Square Gardens!

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!

Benefit in Aid of Abused Men in Scotland

18th June 2019
The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh, Edinburgh New Town

Please join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a brilliant night of comedy on 18th June in support of Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS).

Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers

18th June 2019
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

Don't miss the legendary, three-time GRAMMY winner, Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 18th June!

Family Nights: To the Moon and Back Again

18th June 2019
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

With the help of astronomy experts Alastair Bruce, Martin Black and William D. Taylor from the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings in our ShowDome.

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!

The Bodyguard

9th Jul 2019 - 20th Jul 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back at Edinburgh Playhouse in July with Alexandra Burke returning to the role of Rachel Marron!

Edinburgh Summer Sessions

7th Aug 2019 - 18th Aug 2019
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Old Town

Lewis Capaldi will headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2019 this August, and it kicks off with Florence + the Machine. Looks set to be truly unmissable!

Hair the Musical

18th Jun 2019 - 22nd Jun 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Come join the tribe and relive the summer of love as Hair the Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in June!

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!

Architecture Fringe: Edinburgh

7th Jun 2019 - 23rd Jun 2019

The Architecture Fringe is an independent, contributor-led series of events and projects across the arts.

Edinburgh International Film Festival

19th Jun 2019 - 30th Jun 2019

Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned for discovering & promoting the very best in international cinema.

Edinburgh: Stirling Bridge International Arts Festival

8th Jul 2019 - 8th Jul 2019

Come along and experience the breathtaking sounds creating from groups hailing from South Africa, the USA and Scotland as part of Stirling Bridge International Arts Festival!

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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!

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

18th Jun 2019 - 22nd Jun 2019
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Based on the bestselling novel, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is an unforgettable love story set on the Greek island of Cephallonia against the turbulent backdrop of World War II.

Hair the Musical

18th Jun 2019 - 22nd Jun 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Come join the tribe and relive the summer of love as Hair the Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in June!

John Barrowman - Fabulous

19th June 2019
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

John Barrowman will bring his Fabulous Tour, celebrating 30 years on stage and screen, to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Wednesday 19th June!

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Edinburgh

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Family Nights: To the Moon and Back Again

18th June 2019
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

With the help of astronomy experts Alastair Bruce, Martin Black and William D. Taylor from the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings in our ShowDome.

Directors’ Recital Prize

18th June 2019
St Marys Cathedral Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Please join us for this highlight of the musical year as four senior pupils, who will have won through to this final, give solo recitals in competition for this prestigious prize.

Hair the Musical

18th Jun 2019 - 22nd Jun 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Come join the tribe and relive the summer of love as Hair the Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in June!

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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!

Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers

18th June 2019
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

Don't miss the legendary, three-time GRAMMY winner, Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 18th June!

Directors’ Recital Prize

18th June 2019
St Marys Cathedral Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Please join us for this highlight of the musical year as four senior pupils, who will have won through to this final, give solo recitals in competition for this prestigious prize.

The Ambrose Folk and Roots Club

18th June 2019
Patrick Geddes Centre at Riddles Court, Edinburgh Old Town

A roaring success in 2018, the dualing fiddles of The Ambrose House Band return with their unique, relaxed evening of special guests, music song, chat and storytelling.

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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!

Maggie’s Culture Crawl Edinburgh

4th October 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh

Help people with cancer by taking part in Maggie’s Culture Crawl Edinburgh 2019 and explore spectacular buildings and amazing culture first hand!

Boteco Trio comes to Playtime

27th June 2019
The Outhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Mario Caribe joins his Playtime colleague, Martin Kershaw and drummer Max Popp to celebrate his homeland's rich musical culture with joy and irresistible rhythms on 27th June!

Planets Series

22nd June 2019
Edinburgh East

Come along to Abbeyhill Studio on 22nd June for the Exhibition Launch of a new series of paintings by Rose Strang and live performance on cello by BAFTA Award-winning composer Atzi Muramatsu!

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Latest Edinburgh News

Record number of school pupils attend the 30th Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival was a sell-out with schools, welcoming 6,300 children from a wide range of geographic and socio-economic background.

Edinburgh Cocktail Week returns in October even bigger in size

Edinburgh Cocktail Week announces New Cocktail Forest, Rooftop Cocktail Domes, Expanded Cocktail Village and 70 Participating Bars for this Year’s Festival.

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!

Lets Roam

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Sunshine Yoga: The Elephant Moon Space

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION CLUB - run by Sunshine Yoga, in their brand new yoga studio at the...

Escape Hunt Edinburgh

Escape Hunt, noun, Def: The name given to 60 minutes of pure, unadulterated excitement...

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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!

Timberbush Tours

Timberbush Tours offer award-winning 1-5 day tours of the Scottish Highlands and Islands...

Innis and Gunn Comedy Attic

Welcome to The Comedy Attic, one of Edinburgh’s only late night comedy shows and a...

Dunbars Close Garden

Dunbar’s Close on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town is a hidden gem. The garden...

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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.

The Safari Lounge

The Safari Lounge was discovered circa July 2013 in a former and near extinct watering...

Holyrood Distillery

With the opportunity to bring single malt distilling back to Edinburgh after almost 100...

The Wine House 1821

The show-stopping Wine House 1821 was created by Sep Marini & Zonin Wines. With quality...

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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!

Oska Edinburgh

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Adams Building Consultancy Ltd

An award winning Building Consultancy specialising in Building Surveys, Roof Reports,...

guitarguitar Edinburgh

guitarguitar Edinburgh does just what it says on the tin - it's a world of guitars! Featuring...

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