Let's Go Crazy Crazy Crazy to the incredible sounds of One Direction at La Belle Angele on Friday 24th October!
READ MOREThis October, The Scottish Gallery is proud to present a landmark double exhibition: 50 Years of Naboland and The Behrens Family!
READ MORESet in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy a night with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers!
READ MOREA popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!
READ MOREFollow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
READ MORETake to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.
READ MOREMartin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
READ MOREThis summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
READ MOREAqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
READ MOREDiscover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.
READ MORESnag some Author Portraits taken by Chris Close, originals from the Between the Lines Exhibition from the Edinburgh Book Festival, at this one-of-a-kind event at Gallery-Close!
READ MOREBeneath The Veil, an exhibition coinciding with World Mental Health Day, focuses on the work of artists using visual art as a means of expression, exploration, connection, release, and recovery.
READ MORERoll up, roll up... if you dare! This October and November, Bongo's Bingo is transforming into a twisted circus of chaos, confetti, and carnage. Welcome to The Carnevil!
READ MOREWhether under a roof or under the open sky, JOURNEY is a heart-warming, immersive experience that brings contemporary circus right to your doorstep.
READ MOREJoin Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
READ MOREExploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
READ MOREAre you looking for something fun to do this October holidays in Edinburgh? Then bring the whole crew and follow in the footsteps of Royalty aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia!
READ MORETerror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MOREForget your 9 to 5, as you experience the biggest and best of country music, like never before - all performed live by candlelight at the Assembly Rooms on 24th October!
READ MOREEnjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
READ MORELooking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREHave fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MORETo mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
READ MOREAre you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
READ MOREDr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of spooky drag, burlesque, comedy and medical mayhem as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival!
READ MOREDogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
READ MOREThis exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 7th to 16th November bringing some of the world’s best short films to Filmhouse!
READ MOREThis walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREFrom Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
READ MOREBook our Family Planetarium Films! Celebrate spooky session with these classic adventures, showing at 10am on selected dates in October.
READ MOREJoin us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!
READ MOREGet to know Frankensteins Monster like you've never been able to before, and find out if you're more creature than man yourself.
READ MOREExplore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
READ MOREScottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd and 24th October!
READ MOREOnce popular children's programme, Glenn and Flenn, has since fallen into obscurity. Surely this is some mistake. There is nothing wrong with the show. Don't worry. You will see.
READ MOREStep into the vibrant world of Gudrun Sjödén at their exclusive pop-up shop at Dovecot this autumn and bring a touch of Scandinavian style into your wardrobe!
READ MOREWith the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
READ MOREConifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!
READ MOREJoin us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MOREWe welcome you to a month of horror at Moonwake! We will be screening a range of horror films in the taproom's cinema room in October.
READ MORELes Diaboliques is a 1955 French psychological horror thriller film with a brilliant twist ending. Catch is at Institut français d’Écosse on Friday 24th October!
READ MOREDo you dare join us for a spine-chilling tour of Newhailes House? It's earned a reputation for being haunted!
READ MOREJoin OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!
READ MOREFrom heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREJoin The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
READ MORECritically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.
READ MORELed by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
READ MORELayered Perspectives brings together the work of Susan Laughton and Bronwen Sleigh, two artists whose practices explore the meeting points between architecture, landscape, and abstraction.
READ MOREBy order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!
READ MOREBy order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!
READ MOREThe Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
READ MOREFollowing the great success of our last Murder Mystery Night and Dinner, join us for an evening of suspense, intrigue, and detective work at the Grassmarket Centre on Friday 24th October!
READ MOREThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
READ MOREStorm clouds gather over Edinburgh this autumn as Mary Shelley’s Monster rises at The Edinburgh Dungeon from 11th October - 2nd November!
READ MORESee some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
READ MOREThis October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!
READ MOREWelcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
READ MOREExperience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
READ MOREThe Appalachian Mountains have rules for a reason, but is that due to fact or fable?
READ MOREMy Grandmother Taught Me To Knit is an Original horror storytelling on knitting, grief, and perfection. Catch it at The Banshee Labyrinth!
READ MOREJoin us at The Atelier Gallery for Nature’s Palette, a collaborative exhibition that highlights the artistic talents of Linda Park and Lesley Skeates, two widely acclaimed artists at our gallery!
READ MOREThree stories. Three irresistible flames call. The moths fly towards them, willing, trembling, and doomed. Come closer.
READ MOREAn improvised horror show where your fears shape the story. Submit secrets, make choices, or stay silent every decision changes whats inside Pandoras Box.
READ MORECollective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
READ MOREWhen children play, they create the scariest horror stories. My friends and I would bunk off and hide in the attic. I try to recount those stories told there that still haunt me.
READ MOREDovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.
READ MOREThis 7-week course run by OnOne Salsa is perfect for dancers who want to start learning Rueda Casino in a fun & friendly way!
READ MOREReconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
READ MOREResistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
READ MOREHall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
READ MORESet against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
READ MOREBeethoven’s sweeping Eroica Symphony caused a sensation when it was first performed and over 200 years later, classical music is still reeling from the aftershock.
READ MORECorstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
READ MOREIn a confessional, Judith begs a priest for help. She's been possessed by an angel, marked to do God's will. And if he won't help her - she may have to make a terrible sacrifice.
READ MOREScandi bakery, Söderberg, will be baking their signature cinnamon buns, along with some other tastry treats, freshly delivered to Dovecot café to coincide with our exhibition, IKEA: Magical Patterns
READ MOREThis wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
READ MOREJoin the Scots Music Group for their new session of classes in traditional music taking place on various dates and venues through September to November!
READ MORELet your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!
READ MOREExperience the raw energy of punk when Sex Pistols Expose and Ultimate Green Day bring their PUNK@50 tour to La Belle Angele!
READ MOREHighland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MOREUnearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
READ MORELooking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
READ MOREAlex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
READ MOREStevie Martin is returning to live comedy with her latest show Clout, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don't miss her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 24th October!
READ MORECome and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
READ MOREEnjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
READ MORELet your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
READ MOREThe Joy of Noticing is a new exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings by Orla Stevens, showing at Lobby 37, Gleneagles Townhouse from 2nd – 29th October.
READ MOREWhen Edith meets Julian, heir to Cary Court, it seems nothing can stop true love. That is, until she learns that tradition demands she gain the approval of the family ghost first..
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MORESteffen Haanes awakens as The Master to conduct The Ritual for those brave enough to enter his spooky lair. Do you dare accept his invitation?
READ MOREIndulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
READ MOREChekhov's much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.
READ MOREJack Cloudclimber meets a stranger who steals his skin, leaving him invisible. The only way to save the day is to get back into his skin, and be comfortable in it.
READ MOREVisit The Space Dome at The Centre, Livingston from 18th-27th October and enjoy a 360° planetarium film experience through the galaxy as well as science-themed activities!
READ MOREAaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
READ MOREThe Monster Nyx is perfectly content with her life in the realm of The Underbed. But when her human, Luna discovers her, both of their worlds are permanently disrupted.
READ MOREFeaturing examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
READ MOREThis is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
READ MOREJoin our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MOREHear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.
READ MOREThis exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.
READ MOREYour Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
READ MOREYou'll find the laughter flows as freely as the whisky when Giffnock Theatre Players return to Eastwood Park Theatre with much loved Scottish Comedy Whisky Galore!
READ MOREEvery week at Clarkston Library, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
READ MOREFree, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore at St Andrews Castle.
READ MOREThe Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.
READ MOREIn this 200th anniversary year of commercial rail travel in the UK, we take the opportunity to look at the wide-ranging impacts of these technologies on a particular industry – fishing.
READ MORERoll up, roll up... if you dare! This October, Bongo's Bingo is transforming into a twisted circus of chaos, confetti, and carnage. Welcome to The Carnevil!
READ MOREEnjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
READ MOREPrepare to embark on an unforgettable sonic journey as Project Floyd make their return to the Ferry!
READ MOREThis Halloween, Scotland's SCREAM Park and the UK's top zombie adventure creators, Zombie Infection, are teaming up to bring you something epic!
READ MOREHave fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!
READ MOREThe biggest 80s party show to tour the UK, 80s Live, is returning the Town House Hamilton on Friday 24th October!
READ MOREStep into the shadows of Paisley's eerie past for a night of ghostly encounters and spine-chilling surprises when the Sma Shots Halloween Experience returns this October!
READ MOREThe Spookiest Game of the Season... Join Glasgow Clan for their Halloween Game Night as they battle Fife Flyers in the Challenge Cup!
READ MORECome along to our weekly Kids Art Classes (5-12yrs) where you will make new friends in these chilled out sessions creating an artwork of your choosing!
READ MORECheck out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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READ MORE'OMIGOD you guys'! Rubber Chicken Theatre teens and adults are back at Macrobert Arts Centre this October with their production of Legally Blonde!
READ MORECelebrate 15 years of Halloween at Kelburn with scares that are bigger, bolder, and more terrifying than ever. Will you survive to relive the NIGHTMARE?
READ MORECan you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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