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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
10th Apr 2021 - 19th Dec 2021
itison Drive-In Movies
28th May 2021 - 30th May 2021
Edinburgh Zoo After Hours
4th Jun 2021 - 14th Aug 2021
Edinburgh Gin Festival 2021
31st July 2021
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
14th May 2021 - 31st Oct 2021
Monkey Barrel Comedy
21st May 2021 - 5th Jun 2021
The Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh
21st May 2021 - 23rd May 2021
Fore Play Crazy Golf
30th Apr 2021 - 19th Dec 2021
The Big Escape Edinburgh
18th Sep 2020 - 31st Dec 2021What'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!
Popular events in Edinburgh
You'll find the most popular Edinburgh events on the website right now, right here!
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is open but with strict rules and guidelines. Come and join us for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moray Place and Bank Gardens
Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!
itison Drive-In Movies
itison, Scotland's pioneer of Drive In movie events, are transforming Hopetoun House outside Edinburgh for an epic May Bank Holiday weekend of Harry Potter and Batman Drive In movies!
Edinburgh Zoo After Hours
Edinburgh Zoo After Hours events return for summer 2021 giving you more opportunity to see your favourite animals!
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!
FilmMedicine
FilmMedicine, part of SMHAF, is a selection of short films which bring a fresh eye to our understanding of illnesses of the body and mind, and a visual energy to recovery or acceptance.
De-stress Drawing Group
Join the Drawing and Painting Studio online on Wednesday 19th May and enjoy some relaxing drawing and doodling!
Impact Summit
Held online on the 19th & 20th May, Impact Summit is an annual event that brings together some of the brightest minds of our time to discuss tackling global challenges!
Gun Salutes
Join us at Edinburgh Castle for a number of gun salutes throughout the year. Each gun salute, unless otherwise stated, takes place at 12 noon.
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!
The Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh
Get together with your nearest & dearest and wave goodbye to a winter spent indoors with an incredible variety of entertainment at The Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh!
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Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Edinburgh’s Inverleith Park 6th, 7th and 8th August 2021!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Taking place in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, the third edition of Edinburgh Summer Sessions pops up against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
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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!
Stewart Lee Snowflake/Tornado
Don't miss a double-bill of two new 60 minute sets, back to back, from comedian Stewart Lee at the Festival Theatre!
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Employer webinar: Flexible Workforce Development Fund - Open University
SMEs across Scotland can now access training up to the value of £5,000 delivered by The Open University (OU) to support staff development via the Flexible Workforce Development Scotland.
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Latest Edinburgh News
Dobbies celebrates World Bee Day this May with expert advice to make your garden a bee friendly haven
Following the recent launch of their #sustainabledobbies campaign, the experts at Dobbies Garden Centres have shared their top tips to help make your garden a bee-friendly haven.
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Endangered pygmy hippo calf named in tribute to native home
Scotland’s only pygmy hippo calf, born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo in April, has been named Amara in a tribute to the species’ native home of West Africa.
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Hard Rock Edinburgh brings festival offering to city
Guests at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh can win a meal for two and enjoy up to £50 worth of tasty food and drinks from the new festival menu.
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The Parking Lot Social brings car loads of Comedy to Edinburgh with local legends
Scottish comedy heroes Des McLean, Susie McCabe, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd and Ray Bradshaw will all be taking to the stage to entertain crowds on Sunday 23rd May!
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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!
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is one of Scotland's most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance, and literature.
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Edinburgh International Childrens Festival
Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend will take place on 29th and 30th May 2021 and promises to be the best one yet!
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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!
The Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh
Get together with your nearest & dearest and wave goodbye to a winter spent indoors with an incredible variety of entertainment at The Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh!
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The Super Special Disability Roadshow
What’s it like to be disabled in 2021? This hilarious, energising, multi-media show looks at how we talk about disability today.
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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 Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh
Get together with your nearest & dearest and wave goodbye to a winter spent indoors with an incredible variety of entertainment at The Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh!
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Digital Champions: Coolest Projects
Heart of Midlothian FC's Innovation Centre presents Digital Champions: Coolest Projects for girls and boys in S1-S6 every Friday during term time.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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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!
Playtime with Matt Carmichael
Matt Carmichael, one of the UK’s brightest young jazz talents, joins the award-winning Playtime quartet on 21st May to play tunes from his debut album and more.
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Beach Riot
Brighton fuzz pop quartet, Beach Riot, will tour the UK in 2021 in support of their debut album 'Subatomic Party Cool', they'll play Sneaky Pete's on 3rd June!
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Vesselin Stanev with Zoltan Despond
Pianist Vesselin Stanev will now be joined by cellist Zoltan Despond in a new programme at The Queens Hall on Thursday 3rd June 2021.
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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!
Splat Messy Play West Lothian
Splat Messy Play provides sensory messy play classes for babies and toddlers from 6 months old (or when sitting unaided) up to 5 years old. Each week...
Soma Yoga Scotland Edinburgh Branch
Yoga is an esoteric path of absolute and total love and consciousness that leads to the complete and profound freedom of the being!The purpose of Soma...
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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!
Natami
natami art gallery opened in 2019. The gallery is at the centre of the artists hub known as The Colony of Artists.
Portal Mini Golf
Edinburgh’s family-friendly attraction, Portal Mini Golf, is a fun new way to rewind, experience and celebrate the 80's.
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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 situated at the gardens entrance of the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound with iconic views to Princes Street Gardens.
Mumbai Diners Club
Mumbai Diners' Club pride ourselves with the quality of food we serve and the way we serve it.
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