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!

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Newhailes House and Gardens

19th Apr 2019 - 22nd Apr 2019

The magic of the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt comes to Newhailes House and Gardens... Follow bunny’s clues and complete your adventure to win a delicious chocolatey prize!

Matilda The Musical

2nd Apr 2019 - 27th Apr 2019

Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2019 as part of a UK tour.

Gandeys Circus: The Greatest Show Tour!

13th Apr 2019 - 22nd Apr 2019

Roll Up, Roll Up! Gandeys Circus returns to Sighthill Park this Easter with 'The Greatest Show Tour!' for all the family!

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!

Easter Bonnet Parade

21st April 2019
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Celebrate Easter at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where you can make and decorate your very own Easter Bonnet, explore the Palace using our new Easter trail, then join our fabulous Easter Parade!

Easter Extravaganza in aid of Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled.

21st April 2019
NA, Balerno

Ravelrig is holding an Easter Extravaganza for families including Easter Hat and egg rolling competitions, fun Easter treasure trail and loads more...

Bank Holiday Special

21st April 2019
The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh, Edinburgh New Town

Celebrate the Bank Holiday in style with a night of top comedy at The Stand Comedy Club!

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!

Matilda The Musical

2nd Apr 2019 - 27th Apr 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2019 as part of a UK tour.

Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

10th May 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals at Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2019!

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!

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 Science Festival

6th Apr 2019 - 21st Apr 2019

Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.

Edinburgh Vegan Festival 2019

21st Apr 2019 - 10th Nov 2019

Edinburgh Vegan Festival will land at Murrayfield in 2019 with hundreds of stalls, talks and entertainment for the whole family!

Big Big Gin Festival

26th Apr 2019 - 27th Apr 2019

After a successful 2018, the Big Big Gin Festival is back at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on the 26th & 27th of April 2019. Let your experience be-gin!

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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!

Locker Room Talk

23rd Apr 2019 - 24th Apr 2019
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Following overwhelming response from previous runs at the Traverse Festival, Locker Room Talk returns to continue a conversation about misogyny and masculinity on 23rd & 24th April.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint: The Mack

23rd Apr 2019 - 27th Apr 2019
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Ninety years after his own demise, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s internationally acclaimed masterpiece lies in ruins. Should we save the Mack or just let it go?

An Evening with Eric and Ern

24th April 2019
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

An Evening Of Eric And Ern is a brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches! Catch it at the King's Theatre Edinburgh!

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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...

Easter Bonnet Parade

21st April 2019
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Celebrate Easter at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where you can make and decorate your very own Easter Bonnet, explore the Palace using our new Easter trail, then join our fabulous Easter Parade!

Easter Extravaganza in aid of Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled.

21st April 2019
NA, Balerno

Ravelrig is holding an Easter Extravaganza for families including Easter Hat and egg rolling competitions, fun Easter treasure trail and loads more...

Free Children’s Sports Taster Afternoon

21st April 2019
Jack Kane Sports Centre, Edinburgh South

Join us at Jack Kane Sports Centre on Sunday 21st April and discover which sport suits your little ones with FREE taster sessions!

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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!

Lake Street Dive

21st April 2019
The Queens Hall Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Lake Street Dive are on tour and coming to the UK. Catch them at The Queen's Hall on Sunday 21st April.

Opium Open Mic Night

21st April 2019
Opium, Edinburgh Old Town

It's Opium Alternative Club & Bar Edinburgh's Open Mic Night every Sunday. Come on down and play some tunes with us!

Soundhouse: Furrow Collective

22nd April 2019
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

The Furrow Collective has been in demand as a touring band, gigging throughout Europe and performing BBC live sessions and you can catch them at the Traverse Bar Café on 22nd April.

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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!

Edinburgh International Festival - Kiinalik: These Sharp Tools

2nd Aug 2019 - 5th Aug 2019
The Studio Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

A dramatic meeting between two extraordinary artists, examining their intertwined histories, colonial legacies and the changing climate we all face.

Edinburgh International Festival: Red Dust Road

14th Aug 2019 - 18th Aug 2019
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Old Town

Chronicling Jackie Kay’s 20-year search for her biological mother and father and her quest for them to recognise her own existence.

Edinburgh International Festival: Purposeless Movements

19th Aug 2019 - 24th Aug 2019
The Studio Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Raucously funny and brutally honest, Purposeless Movements is an eye-opening dance theatre work from Glasgow’s Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.

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Latest Edinburgh News

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Located in the heart of New Lanark World Heritage Site, the 'Wee Row' provides a unique hostel experience like no other!

What Girls Are Made Of returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe to Rock an even Bigger Venue

Raw Material and Traverse Theatre Company co-production 'What Girls Are Made Of' busts out of Traverse 1 into the bigger Festival space of the Assembly Hall.

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!

Escape Hunt Edinburgh

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Odeon Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird

State-of-the-art chain cinema for blockbusters in 2-D or 3-D format, plus family and...

Swimming Nature

At Swimming Nature our approach has won the approval of parents, pupils, and teachers...

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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!

House of the Binns

The present house was built in 1612 by Thomas Dalyell, an Edinburgh merchant who made...

Syn Festival Edinburgh

Syn means “with” or “together with”, as well as signifying mathematical addition...

Department of Magic

Welcome to the Department of Magic - Edinburgh's magic themed Escape Rooms!Don your robe...

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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.

Contini George Street

We’re proud to call ourselves Italian Scots and the best way to prove this is by having...

The Gardeners Cottage

Seasonal cooking, social dining. In 2012 chefs Dale Mailley and Ed Murray re-invented...

Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food Edinburgh

We pride ourselves on being the pioneer of Indian street food culture and delivering...

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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!

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We provide Car hire and Mini Bus hire to Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport, and are...

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