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MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show 2021 - CANCELLED
1st March 2021
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
6th October 2021
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
21st Oct 2021 - 27th Nov 2021
A Poisonous Method Part 2: Opium
22nd Feb 2021 - 1st Mar 2021
Step Into Spring for Cancer Support Scotland
1st Mar 2021 - 31st Mar 2021
Digital Event: Family Special Event - Nightingale Choir
7th March 2021
Edinburgh Food Festival
23rd Jul 2021 - 1st Aug 2021
White Christmas - The Musical
14th Dec 2021 - 2nd Jan 2022
King’s Panto: Sleeping Beauty
27th Nov 2021 - 16th Jan 2022What'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!
MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show 2021 - CANCELLED
The MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show returns returns to the Royal Highland Centre in March 2021, showcasing the latest bikes!
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bradford's Bad Boy Chiller Crew have announced that they will play The Liquid Room on Wednesday 6th October!
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!
A Poisonous Method Part 2: Opium
Join the Surgeons Hall Museum Curator for a trilogy of talks exploring why poison was the Victorian murder weapon of choice. Part two Opium!
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!
Saturday Night Live at The Stand
Join Mark Nelson and his partner in crime Al on tech when Saturday Night Live At The Stand returns on Saturday 6th March!
Edinburgh Wedding Fair and Fashion Show - POSTPONED
The biggest wedding fair on the east coast of Scotland will once again return to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 6th and 7th March!
Bonnie Bairn - Scotland’s Virtual Pregnancy & Family Fair
Bonnie Bairn is excited to bring their annual Premier Pregnancy & Family Fair to the virtual platform for a weekend packed full of everything wonderful about having a family in Scotland!
Susie McCabe’s Comedy Cellar
You won't want to miss this 6 week extravaganza of premium comedy, brought to you by Susie McCabe's Comedy Cellar!
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!
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bradford's Bad Boy Chiller Crew have announced that they will play The Liquid Room on Wednesday 6th October!
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The Royal Highland Show
One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between the 17th and 20th June 2021!
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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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New Events in Edinburgh
You'll find all the latest Edinburgh events that have been added to the website right here!
Producers’ Pool Scotland: Understanding Audiences
Join Producers' Pool Scotland for their next online event on Wednesday 3rd March where they'll be discussing understanding audiences and audience development!
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Tom Grennan
Bedford-born powerhouse vocalist, Tom Grennan has confirmed a UK tour for September and October, catch him live at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on September 16th!
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Gary Meikle: Surreal
After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal! Catch him at the Howden Park Centre in October!
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Latest Edinburgh News
New outdoor exhibition of dreamy lockdown photography from Lottie Nadeau goes on display
A new outdoor exhibition of lockdown-created works from photographer Lottie Nadeau (a recent graduate of ECA) have gone on display in Glasgow in Edinburgh.
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RZSS leads UK zoos in signing the global coalition: UnitedForBiodiversity
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is the first UK zoological society to join the European Commission Global Coalition #UnitedForBiodiversity.
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Edinburgh chef reveals secret recipe for ultimate Mothers Day breakfast.
Emma Clark-Szabo, a Development Chef from Copper Blossom on Edinburgh’s George Street, has revealed her secret recipe for the ultimate Mother’s Day breakfast in time for the big day on 14th March.
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Edinburgh care homes dine through the decades with special guest
Residents at three care homes in Edinburgh have taken a trip down memory lane as part of a nationwide initiative to rediscover their favourite foods from the past.
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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: Edinburgh & Lothians
The Puppet Animation Festival is the UK’s oldest and largest performing arts festival for children!
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Terminal V Festival - Will be Rescheduled to Halloween
Terminal V returns to The Royal Highland Centre for the biggest event to date with a full weekend festival running over Saturday and Sunday 3rd & 4th April!
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Big Big Gin Festival
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!
John Robertson’s The Dark Room
Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at the Stand Edinburgh on April 4th!
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John Shuttleworth’s Back!
John Shuttleworth returns to The Queen's Hall to regale audiences with an evening of his classic songs, plus new ones and hilarious 'back' stories!
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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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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...
How to Build an Online Shop
How would you like to learn how to build your very own online shop? This exciting 7-week club run by Heart of Midlothian FC's Innovation Centre will show you exactly how to do that.
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Create an App to Save the World
Heart of Midlothian FC's Innovation Centre: Build new skills in app design and development to solve a problem that affects the world’s people and planet. Suitable for S1-S3 girls and boys.
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Zoomtunes - Free singing classes for children P3 & P4
Celebrate the start of the weekend with Zoomtunes, half an hour of fun and frolics led by expert singing teacher Libby Crabtree!
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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!
Terminal V Festival - Will be Rescheduled to Halloween
Terminal V returns to The Royal Highland Centre for the biggest event to date with a full weekend festival running over Saturday and Sunday 3rd & 4th April!
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Mark Sharpe and The Bicycle Thieves
Five-piece Whitburn outfit Mark Sharp & the Bicycle Thieves are the latest product from a thriving West Lothian music scene and you can hear them at The Mash House!
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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!
Embroiderers Guild Edinburgh Branch
The Edinburgh Embroiderers Guild are a very sociable group who share an interest in textile art.
Curves Edinburgh Northwest
Visit Curves in Edinburgh for a simple and effective workout circuit in only 30 minutes.
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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!
House of the Binns
Set in beautifully landscaped parkland overlooking the River Forth, this fascinating laird’s house near Linlithgow has been the home of the Dalyells for over 400 years.
Auld Toun Walking Tours
Discover the people behind Edinburgh's stories with a walking tour of Edinburgh's UNESCO Heritage Listed Old Town!
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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 Sheep Heid Inn
As Scotlands oldest Pub we would love to welcome you to The Sheep Heid.Serving guests since 1360 we invite you to join us for a bite to eat and a drink...
The Green Room Edinburgh
Wine and beer bar paired with great food in the heart of The Edinburgh West End.
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