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Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Out of the Blue supports artists by providing them with workspace and selling opportunities, enabling them to work as artists, and to connect to the local community to pass their skills onto others.

Out Of The Blue Drill Hall

About Out of the Blue Drill Hall

36 Dalmeny Street, Leith EH6 8RG
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From its inception, Out of the Blue’s mission has been to provide opportunities for artists and other people who face barriers to creativity, to meet, work, participate, enjoy themselves, learn and develop skills and knowledge.

Out of the Blue has established a reputation as an independent, dynamic and innovative cultural social enterprise. Out of the Blue is one of Scotland’s leading community, cultural and arts development organisations working in partnership to provide economic, cultural, social and educational opportunities, to a significant number of people to make a real difference to their lives.

Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status with two trading subsidiaries, The Bongo Club Ltd and Out of the Blue Productions.

Upcoming Events at Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 28th November 2025

Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and find just what you never knew you needed as you browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items!

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Drawing in the Autumn

Selected dates between 5th October 2025 - 9th November 2025

Join Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!

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Myth and the Self: Creative Explorations of Gold and Shadow

8th November 2025

Two creative, experiential dramatherapy-based workshops as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025. Discover the power of myth!

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Stacking Bangles Workshop

8th November 2025

Learn how to make 2 or 3 silver bangles with Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 8th November at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

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B’s Vintage Market

9th November 2025

B's Vintage are back in November with their final event of 2025 at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Sunday 9th!

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Loss of Balance (Utrata równowagi)

15th November 2025

Borscht Film Club invites you to the UK premiere of Loss of Balance (Utrata równowagi), the electrifying debut feature by Polish director Korek Bojanowski, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

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HelloArt Christmas Market

22nd November 2025

Get ready to step into a world of Christmas magic with HelloArt’s very first Christmas Market at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 22nd November!

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Winter Arts Markets

5th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December with an exciting extra market date!

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