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Eat Out To Help Out 2
1st Sep 2020 - 30th Sep 2020
EIFF and Unique Events present: Drive In Movies
29th Oct 2020 - 29th Nov 2020
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
11th Jul 2020 - 19th Dec 2020
Royal Highland Show 2021
17th Jun 2021 - 20th Jun 2021
Auld Reekie Tours
4th Sep 2020 - 20th Dec 2020
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
22nd Nov 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Christmas at the Botanics
26th Nov 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
After Dark in the Witches Wood
30th Oct 2020 - 31st Oct 2020
Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
1st Dec 2020 - 23rd Dec 2020
The Real Mary King’s Close Tours
18th Jul 2020 - 20th Dec 2020What'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!
Eat Out To Help Out 2
It's a September sequel to the popular Eat Out To Help Out scheme at Tigerlily, Rabble Taphouse & Grill, Indigo Yard and Montpeliers!
EIFF and Unique Events present: Drive In Movies
Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events have teamed up with Edinburgh Airport to produce a new monthly event for cinema fans throughout the rest of 2020!
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!
Royal Highland Show 2021
One of Scotland's most iconic events 'The Royal Highland Show' returns to the Royal Highland Centre from 17th June!
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!
Anna Mazon Heart Deco Pendant Weekend Masterclass
Make a unique Art Deco style silver pendant from Art Clay Silver on this masterclass with world-renowned metal clay jewellery artist Anna Mazon on 19th & 20th September at The Arienas Collective!
Alzheimer Scotland - Memory Walk Big Weekend 2020
Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk is back for 2020 on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September and this year we're doing things differently, we'll be going virtual!
Art and Craft Online Market
If you're missing art and craft fairs, join Art & Craft Online Markets for their 3 weekly events, featuring a selection of your favourite crafters from across Scotland!
Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
The Five Sisters Zoo's ever-popular Christmas Zoo illuminations will return on 1st December until 23rd December every night from 5pm – 9pm.
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Wondrous Woods
Come and join us for a creative lighting journey through the winding mystical pathways of the Wondrous Woods at Hopetoun House in a family friendly and safe event this Autumn!
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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 Online Wedding Exhibition
Join the Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition for 4 hours of wedding planning at this free online event on Sunday 27th September!
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Pedal It Purple
Cycle your purple socks off this October with by taking park in Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's brand new cycling challenge... Pedal It Purple!
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Storytelling Cafe Sessions
Rediscover the joy of ‘eye to eye, mind to mind, and heart to heart’ storytelling at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
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Latest Edinburgh News
Marathon Mum takes on biggest challenge yet, recovering from stroke
Now stroke survivor Carole Fortune is determined to give back to the charity that changed her life.
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A Drive In Christmas Panto is coming to Glasgow and Edinburgh this winter!
Just when you thought your Christmas show had been cancelled, Horrible Histories comes to the rescue with their own unique take on the festive season!
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The Epic Adventure of Bill and Ted continues at Vue Edinburgh Ocean and Omni
One of the most legendary on-screen duos are reuniting after nearly 30 years for the third Bill and Ted film – Bill and Ted Face the Music, now showing at Vue Edinburgh Ocean and Omni.
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Rising Enquiries Prompts West Lothian Venue to Unveil New Wedding Packages
Macdonald Houstoun House has seen a 25% spike in enquiries after launching a series of flexible wedding packages created specially to help couples tie the knot following lockdown.
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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!
Edinburgh Doors Open Days
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival is going digital, giving you online access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh and beyond, each weekend in September!
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The Rum Festival Edinburgh
It's back! The UK's first travelling Rum Festival is back in Edinburgh for a fourth year! Catch it on the 25th & 26th of September!
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Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival
The Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival returns on 9th and 10th October with a world class line-up of breweries, headline music acts and Scotland’s finest street food.
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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 Red Shed
Award-winning comedian Mark Thomas is streaming his TravFest16 smash-hit show, The Red Shed on 24th September!
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The Pop-Up Opera Roadshow
You may not be able to come back to the theatre yet – so instead, Scottish Opera are coming to you! Catch their pop-up roadshow at Edinburgh Zoo on September 27th!
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Russian National Ballet: Swan Lake
Russian National Ballet returns to the UK with the most famous Ballet of all time - Swan Lake.
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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...
Bonnie Bonnet Hunt
Several Jacobites have lost their white cockades in the Palace today. Explore the Palace and see if you can you find one in every room!
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.
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275th Anniversary - Family Activity Day
Join the Battle of Prestonpans 1745 Heritage Trust for a day of activities and presentations to mark the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans!
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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!
Campbell’s Ceilidh - Online
Join Mairi Campbell for a weekly online global gathering of songs, tunes, poems and offerings from friends, fans and family!
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Opium Open Mic Night
It's Opium Alternative Club & Bar Edinburgh's Open Mic Night every Sunday. Come on down and play some tunes with us!
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Playtime: New Works
Martin Kershaw and Graeme Stephen founded Playtime with Mario Caribe and Tom Bancroft in 2014. In this latest session on 24th September, the quartet plays new compositions by all four musicians.
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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!
Boogie Beat Music and Movement Edinburgh
Let your child's imagination come alive with Boogie Beat music & movement!Boogie Beat classes are great fun for preschool children from 6months to 5years...
Twist & Bliss Yoga
Come work out, stretch out, and chill out at Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes and workshops in Edinburgh.
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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!
Gilded Balloon Basement
Gilded Balloon's Basement specialises in curated seasonal programmes with a focus on Comedy and Theatre. Nestled in between the bars and restaurants of...
Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot
Preston Mill is an architectural oddity that will beguile visitors as much as it delights painters and photographers.
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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 Bluebird Cafe
Southern hospitality in the heart of the city centre. Tennessee inspired dining with locally sourced Scottish produce.
Mimis Bakehouse: City Art Centre
Mimi's Bakehouse is an award-winning service-light cafe located in Edinburgh within the City Art Centre, a scone's throw away from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
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