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!

Cirque Berserk!

2nd Aug 2019 - 25th Aug 2019

Britain’s biggest theatre circus spectacular is back by popular demand, featuring all your favourite Cirque Berserk! acts plus some thrilling new ones!

Edinburgh Mela

31st Aug 2019 - 1st Sep 2019

Get ready for a fun weekend for the whole family as the Edinburgh Mela, a multi-cultural festival of music, dance and arts, returns to Leith Links!

Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience

1st Aug 2019 - 26th Aug 2019

Receiving rave reviews in 2018, the brand new, fully immersive comedy 'Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience' comes to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in 2019.

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!

Make your own Travel Journal

21st August 2019
NA, Leith

Join Bookbinding with Cass and create a pocket-sized A7 leather or pleather covered journal in this travel inspired bookbinding workshop on 21st August!

Nyetimber Dinner

21st August 2019
Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh New Town

Join us at Harvey Nichols on 21st August for an evening of sparkling-wine heaven hosted by Nyetimber Brand Ambassador Steffan Griffiths!

Computer Training and Energy Advice for the over 50’s.

21st August 2019
NA, Leith

ACE IT Computer Training and Changeworks are offering you advice on how to go online safely and get the best deal from your energy supplier at this event on Wednesday 21st August.

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!

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!

Comic Con Scotland

12th Oct 2019 - 13th Oct 2019
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Monopoly Events brings Comic Con Scotland back to Edinburgh for a second year and this time it comes to the Royal Highland Centre on 12th and 13th October!

The Luna Cinema

30th Aug 2019 - 1st Sep 2019
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Stockbridge and Canonmills

Enjoy open air cinema at the Botanics as the Luna Cinema presents three nights of classic films under the stars.

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!

Edinburgh Art Festival

25th Jul 2019 - 25th Aug 2019

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

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

2nd Aug 2019 - 26th Aug 2019

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks.

Edinburgh International Festival

2nd Aug 2019 - 26th Aug 2019

The Edinburgh International Festival presents three weeks of the finest creators & performers from the worlds of the arts.

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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!

Edinburgh International Festival: Breaking the Waves

21st Aug 2019 - 24th Aug 2019
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Breaking the Waves, the European premiere of a new opera from Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek, is a wrenching moral drama about a woman’s twisted bargain with God.

Edinburgh International Festival: Hard to Be Soft: A Belfast Prayer

21st Aug 2019 - 24th Aug 2019
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Old Town

A dance piece which looks behind the masks of violence and machismo to the inner lives of Belfast hard men and strong women.

The Sideshow

21st Aug 2019 - 24th Aug 2019
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Inspired by the current Save Leith Walk campaign, The Sideshow continues the successful partnership between Active Inquiry and Strange Town, this year in in collaboration with All or Nothing.

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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...

The Golden Fly

21st Aug 2019 - 25th Aug 2019
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

Storyteller Alice Fernbank and musician Graham Dickson lead you on a storytelling voyage laden with song and myth, presented through flute and voice.

Blazin’ Fiddles with Emily Smith

21st August 2019
The Queens Hall Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Scotland’s most celebrated fiddle band Blazin’ Fiddles joins the twice voted ‘Scots Singer of the Year’ Emily Smith for a special one-off Scottish tour and plays The Queens Hall in August!

MagicFest at the Fringe - The Secret Room

22nd August 2019
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

What mysteries does Lauriston Castle conceal? Come along and explore untold mysteries in the Secret Room!

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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 International Festival: Christiane Karg and Gerold Huber

21st August 2019
The Queens Hall Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Christiane Karg, the fast-rising international star of Covent Garden, La Scala and Glyndebourne, performs an all-Schubert programme, alongside German pianist Gerold Huber.

Edinburgh International Festival: Sharon Van Etten

21st August 2019
Leith Theatre, Leith

Emotionally raw harmonic melodies abound as American songwriter Sharon Van Etten comes to Leith Theatre.

Edinburgh International Festival: London Symphony Orchestra

21st August 2019
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

One of the world’s most electrifying musical partnerships, Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra, return with a pair of deeply stirring, richly coloured works.

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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!

HIIT with Barry’s x lululemon at Fringe

23rd August 2019
lululemon Edinburgh, Edinburgh New Town

It's time for the biggest festival to meet The Best Workout in the World, bringing Barry's to Edinburgh Fringe on Friday 23rd August!

Glen Maney - A Six Stone Throw Away From Love Island

23rd Aug 2019 - 25th Aug 2019
Edinburgh Old Town

Veteran Stand Up comedian Glen Maney gives his view on society today and the changes he's witnessed over the last 50 years. Catch him at The City Cafe from 23rd to 25th August.

UK Seasonal Short Film Festival: Edinburgh 2019

28th September 2019
Edinburgh Palette, Edinburgh East

The UK Seasonal Short Film Festival screens fantastic films in various cities around the UK and this season it will be held in Edinburgh on 28th September.

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Latest Edinburgh News

Summer Sessions in Princes Street Gardens had it all!

A Proposal, The Castle, Fireworks, Star-Studded Duets, Bagpipes and nine incredible nights of music.... Summer Sessions in Princes Street Gardens had it all!

Foraging Fortnight

Foraging Fortnight is a celebration of Scotland's natural environment and wild food with a series of events taking place across Fife, Moray, Lanarkshire, Orkney and the Forth Valley and Lomond areas.

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!

Edinburgh Sports Club

Welcome to the Edinburgh Sports Club. We are a thriving rackets club in the heart of...

Craigielaw Golf Club

Situated on Scotland’s Golf Coast, Craigielaw truly is a golfers’ paradise. Not only...

Splat Messy Play Edinburgh

Splat Messy Play is a nationwide franchise-based company that provides messy play and...

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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!

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...

Linlithgow Museum

The new Linlithgow Museum opened its doors to the public in Spring 2019.The museum features...

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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 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...

The Bier Keller at Picardy Place

It's the perfect place to relax and watch the game with a cold beer, showing all the...

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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!

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...

Adams Building Consultancy Ltd

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

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