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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
Test Match Special
8th May 2022
The Big Escape Edinburgh
18th Sep 2020 - 31st Dec 2021
Out East Festival
6th Aug 2021 - 7th Aug 2021
The Royal Highland Show - CANCELLED
17th Jun 2021 - 20th Jun 2021
Conifox Egg Hunt
2nd Apr 2021 - 18th Apr 2021
Easter Experience
20th Mar 2021 - 18th Apr 2021
The Parking Lot Social Spring Breakout Edinburgh
19th May 2021 - 23rd May 2021
Pentlands Activity Camps - Summer
12th Jul 2021 - 13th Aug 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!
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!
Test Match Special
Join Test Match Special and Ashes stars Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan as they take you inside the famous TMS commentary box!
The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
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!
Kilomathon 13.1K
Kilomathon offers something a little bit different to your usual running event and is run on Edinburgh’s beautiful cycle path network. Find out more and sign up today!
Stockbridge Market
A foodie heaven, creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
Easter Holiday Club
Check out TCV Scotland's online Easter Holiday Club! From birds to butterflies, dance to drawing and outdoor nature adventures it's suitable from age 5+.
Stinky McFish and the World’s Worse Wish
An original and beautifully crafted comedy show with songs, puppetry and play, Stinky McFish And The World's Worst Wish is about friendship, home and the environment!
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!
Test Match Special
Join Test Match Special and Ashes stars Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan as they take you inside the famous TMS commentary box!
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Out East Festival
Out East is a new family friendly festival landing in a socially distanced East Lothian this summer!
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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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New Events in Edinburgh
You'll find all the latest Edinburgh events that have been added to the website right here!
Andy Shauf
Few artists are storytellers as deft and disarmingly observational as Andy Shauf and you can catch him at Summerhall in May 2022!
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Tall Tales Oscar
Listen to tall tales, ferocious fibs and fables performed live on Zoom by some of Scotland's finest tellers, then you decide who wins the lucrative accolade of Oscar the Leprechaun!
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Latest Edinburgh News
Traverse Theatre brings work of local students to the streets of Edinburgh
As part of their Class Act creative development programme, the Traverse Theatre are bringing original short scripts from Edinburgh students to poster sites around the city for everyone to enjoy.
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Aldi and Williams Bros call on Scots beer lovers to help name new brew
Aldi has teamed up with long-term supplier Williams Bros to give customers the chance to name a brand-new beer which will be sold in stores across the country!
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Lothians takeaway batters competition to be crowned one of top 50 in UK
East Coast, one of East Lothian’s most popular family fish and chip shops, has been crowned one of the UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways of the year for the second year running.
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Booker Prize winner joins call for Your Stories
Booker Prize winner and Glasgow born author Douglas Stuart has joined forces with national charity Scottish Book Trust to encourage people of Scotland to submit their real-life stories.
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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!
Puppet Animation Festival
The UK's longest running performing arts event for families is back, offering young people the chance to discover, escape and create this Easter!
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IberoDocs 8th Edition
IberoDocs brings a programme of over 20 documentaries, highlighting that both in our darkest as well as our brightest moments, art (in any of its forms) has become a necessary and faithful companion.
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Big Big Gin Festival - POSTPONED
The Big Big Gin Festival returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange in April 2021. Let your experience be-gin!
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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 Journey
Extraordinary illusionist, mentalist and performance artist Scott Silven and the Traverse Theatre invite you on a mesmerizing journey from your home to his in rural Scotland.
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BOnFire – Beltane Online Fire Festival
Witness the spirit of Beltane brought to life in the virtual realm with an evening of poetry, art, and song.
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Keepers of the Light
Three keepers disappear from their post on the Flannan Isles lighthouse in 1900. Join Davie, Alec and Mac as they delve into the mystery and step into the shoes of the missing keepers!
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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...
Introduce to Website Design Age 8+ - Easter Camp
Build your own website to share your thoughts, videos, music and images and much, much more in this online course for ages 8+ run by ComputerXplorers SEScotland!
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Pentlands Activity Camps - Easter
Pentlands Activity Camps (PAC) offers school holiday fun, adventure and activity for school aged children (5+/nearing the end of Primary 1) and young teenagers.
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Love Drama Easter Spring Sensation 2021
Are you looking for something to do during the Easter holiday? Come and join us for a week of fun filled drama classes, open to all 7-12 year olds.
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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!
Skerryvore Onboard
Skerryvore Onboard is a special livestream show from the multi-award-winning Scottish band being broadcast from Edinburgh’s exclusive floating hotel, Fingal on Saturday 24 April 2021.
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Shetland Springs
The Shetland fiddle tradition celebrates its roots at Tradfest. We’re not talking about museum pieces here, this music is very much alive!
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Scotland Online: A Directory of Musicians
Join Edinburgh Tradfest for an evening of music and conversation to celebrate the launch of Scotland Online: A Directory of 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!
Alba Flamenca
Alba Flamenca is Scotland's only dedicated flamenco dance school and performance venue, offering flamenco classes and workshops for all abilities!
Love Drama
Love Drama is a drama education company based in Edinburgh. Founded in 2009, Love Drama prides itself on delivering the highest quality of drama workshop provision across Scotland and beyond.
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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!
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, we have something to entertain all ages!
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Fringe can't go ahead as planned this summer but get ready for a reimagined 2020 Fringe!
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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.
Slug and Lettuce George Street Edinburgh
Slug & Lettuce George Street Edinburgh is a cool and contemporary bar, newly established on the city’s prestigious George Street. Our aim is to attract...
The Fly Half
A family and dog friendly bar in Leith that boasts great pub grub, an extensive drinks menu and the biggest screen for live sports in the area!
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