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!
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There are thousands of events in Edinburgh every month, here we've hand-picked a few you should definitely pay attention to!
Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 7th December!
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Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond bring their 'Bigger Than All Of Us' tour to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 7th December!
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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2025
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 21 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
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Children’s Classic Concerts: Christmas Wishes
Make all your Christmas Wishes come true with Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO, the RSNO Children's Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet this festive season at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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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!
Glitterati: The After Party
Where will you be when the bells ring? Come and celebrate Hogmanay 2025 in style at Brewhemia's Glitterati!
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MAMMA MIA!
Don't miss MAMMA MIA! at the Edinburgh Playhouse from December 2025! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival
Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!
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My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley
Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly charmed as Lucy Worsley reveals the secrets, stories, and splendours of Britain’s royal past.
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This is Rambert
Rambert’s centenary brings together bold, high-impact works from (LA)HORDE, Emma Evelein and a brand-new commission.
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Latest Edinburgh News
Keep up to date with what's going on in Edinburgh with our local news updates!
Edinburgh brewery presents ultimate Christmas tipple for craft beer lovers
Christmas has come early for Scotland's beer fans following the release of a limited-edition craft ale from a leading Edinburgh microbrewery.
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Meet Festive Film Favourites at Fort Kinnaird in December
Christmas is already in full swing at Fort Kinnaird, and the festivities are set to get even more magical as a line-up of much-loved characters visit the centre for the first time this December.
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Edinburgh bar to raise Cash For Kids after Christmas nutcracker theft
Copper Blossom on George Street Edinburgh has launched a new festive cocktail in aid of a children’s charity following the theft of its eight-foot Christmas nutcracker statue.
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Embrace the spirit of Christmas on International Volunteer Day
Christmas is a time for giving, and what better opportunity to discover new ways to give back to your community than on Friday 5th December, International Volunteer Day.
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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!
Edinburghs Christmas
Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events and much more!
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Edinburgh Krampus Festival
While Santa and his elves frolic under snowflakes, something sinister is lurking in the icy caverns of Niddry Street.
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Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back this Christmas with a mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops!
READ MOREUpcoming Theatre Events in Edinburgh
Whether you prefer comedy or musicals, ballet or opera, our Edinburgh theatre listings will have something to suit everyone!
CXCampbell Aerial Cabaret
Blending aerial artistry with floor-based skills such as dance and juggling, Aerial Cabaret is back for another Christmas showcase at Assembly Roxy on Sunday 7th December!
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Loud Poets Open Mic
Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic, taking place monthly at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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Don't miss MAMMA MIA! at the Edinburgh Playhouse from December 2025! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
READ MOREUpcoming 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...
Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 7th December!
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December Spice: Foraged Spices and Gingerbread Cottages
Join Edinburgh Forage & Eat during this St Nikolaus Day event and forage wild spices and fungi to decorate little gingerbread houses baked from an ancient recipe.
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Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 7th December at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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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!
Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 7th December!
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Barvale Nights: Taraful Emy
Masters of authentic Gypsy music, Taraful Emy brings the vibrant sounds of Romania’s Roma community to Leith Arches on Sunday 7th December!
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Above & Beyond bring their 'Bigger Than All Of Us' tour to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 7th December!
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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!
Paintbox School of Art
Paintbox is an independent art school located right by the sea, in the coastal village of Cockenzie, East Lothian.
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre provides for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of society and community needs in Edinburgh.
Meadowbank Sports Centre
The New Meadowbank Sports Centre has so much to offer to the local community and its commitment to health and well-being of the city has never changed.
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!
Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot
Preston Mill is an architectural oddity that will beguile visitors as much as it delights painters and photographers.
Edinburghs Hogmanay
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is back to celebrate the end of 2025 and the new year with an unforgettable experience for Edinburgh and beyond.
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.
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.
Edinburgh Beer Factory
The Edinburgh Beer Factory is a family run, independent brewery founded in 2015 to make people think again about beer and Scotland.
BrewDog Lothian Road
Find your new favourite BrewDog bar in Edinburgh’s West End. We even have a dog menu so your pampered pooches can join in the fun.
Montpeliers
Positioned in the heart of Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield, Montpeliers bar and restaurant has been a firm favourite amongst locals for over twenty years.
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