Popular events in Edinburgh You’ll find the most popular Edinburgh events on the website right now, right here!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
22nd Nov 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Edinburgh
16th Dec 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Christmas at the Botanics
26th Nov 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Royal Highland Show 2021
17th Jun 2021 - 20th Jun 2021
Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas Nights
20th Nov 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Unique Events: Drive In Movies - Christmas
17th Dec 2020 - 23rd Dec 2020
Christmas Search Party
20th Nov 2020 - 8th Jan 2021
Santa’s Grotto at Dalkeith Country Park
28th Nov 2020 - 23rd Dec 2020
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
11th Jul 2020 - 19th Dec 2020
Christmas Drive-Thru Experience at Conifox
3rd Dec 2020 - 23rd 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!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Edinburgh
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival... featuring pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more!
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!
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!
Stockbridge Market
A foodie heaven, creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
Frontline Festival Scotland
The Frontline Festival Scotland is a new virtual gig, supported by over 30 Scottish artists, which will be streamed over social media on St Andrews Day... and everyone is invited!
Stewart Lee: Virus Tornado - CANCELLED
Stewart Lee has reworked sixty minutes of his show 'Snowflake Tornado' that have been rendered irrelevant by events, it's sure to be shoddy as hell but all proceeds will go to The Stand Edinburgh!
Diageo Career Webinars
Global drinks company, Diageo, will host a series of career webinars, offering vital recruitment advice from its team of talent scouts!
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!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, Beauty and the Beast, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in 2021!
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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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Unique Events: Drive In Movies - Christmas
Fasten your seatbelts – it’s time for Drive In Movies - Christmas! With a bumper selection of films to choose from, we hope you are ready for a wild ride.
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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!
Funbox present Santa’s Big Surprise!
This December, for the first time ever, Funbox will bring the magic of their Christmas show straight to your home!
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Festive Family Afternoon Tea at Dalmahoy
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club has come up with fun ideas where family Christmas memories can still made during the pandemic, including festive in-room camping and family afternoon tea.
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Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler
Sarah Millican is bringing her brand new tour, Bobby Dazzler to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on 2nd & 3rd July 2022!
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Latest Edinburgh News
Edinburgh care home residents take part in worldwide art festival
Residents at Care UK’s Murrayside on South Beechwood picked up their pencils and went back to the drawing board for The Big Draw Festival 2020.
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Critically endangered wildcat kittens born at Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is celebrating the birth of two critically endangered wildcat kittens at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Black Friday Deals at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh
Black Friday comes to town this week at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh for a limited time only!
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DMAs announced for Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2021
Edinburgh Summer Sessions announce Australian rockers DMA’s will join 2021’s festival line-up on Friday 6th August 2021.
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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!
Frontline Festival Scotland
The Frontline Festival Scotland is a new virtual gig, supported by over 30 Scottish artists, which will be streamed over social media on St Andrews Day... and everyone is invited!
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Edinburghs Christmas
Following the recent national restrictions, the focus will move to celebrating Edinburgh’s Christmas 2020 online this year.
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Beecraigs Festive Forest - CANCELLED
Following last year’s debut event, Beecraigs Festive Forest is back for 2020, bigger, brighter, longer and more spectacular!
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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!
Lyceum Christmas Tales
Join us this festive season for a Christmas offering unlike any other. Lyceum Christmas Tales is an advent calendar of 12 stories for audiences in Edinburgh and beyond.
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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...
St. Andrew’s Activity
Discover myths and legends associated with Scottish monarchs, explore stories behind famous symbols and hear traditional music played on the fiddle ahead of St. Andrew's Day.
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Braid House Christmas Fair
Join Braid House on Facebook for their fundraising Christmas Fair, selling baked goods, presents for family and friends and even Reindeer dust!
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Lyceum Christmas Tales
Join us this festive season for a Christmas offering unlike any other. Lyceum Christmas Tales is an advent calendar of 12 stories for audiences in Edinburgh and beyond.
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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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Nearly Dan
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in this two hour-plus show at La Belle Angele!
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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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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!
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...
Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh
Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh has a purpose-built meditation hall to provide a haven of peace in the midst of the city, offering a wide range of classes and courses in modern Buddhism.
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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!
Queensferry Museum
Queensferry museum showcases the past and traditions of historic Queensferry and neighbouring Dalmeny.
Luminate Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians
Luminate: Scotland's creative ageing festival celebrating creativity as we age.
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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.
Bellfield Brewery
Based in Edinburgh, we’re a brewery with a mission: to create great tasting, gluten-free beer that anyone can drink.
Starbar
StarBar is an old school pub in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, with a south facing beer garden, jukebox, table football, dartboard, piano and guitars.
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