Events in Edinburgh Today

A Giant on the Bridge

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Spring!

Active Inquiry Presents: Platformed

A brand-new play comes to Out Of The Blue Drill Hall from Active Inquiry where a host of characters must confront the question of who best represents Edinburgh whilst protecting their secret!

Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer

Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.

ARTIST ROOMS

Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.

Ben Lingard: Version Control

Version Control at Leith School of Art is an exhibition of work by ex-graduate resident, now studio assistant and tutor, Ben Lingard!

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!

CATALYST: Art as Activism - A Heart in Exile

A Heart in Exile brings together three bodies of work that trace the inner landscape of migration; its fractures, its expansions, and its quiet, unresolvable tensions.

CATALYST: Art as Activism - All Day, Waiting For Another Sun to Rise

Within this show at Summerhall, Molly Wickett reimagines a post-apocalyptic landscape through a queer and disabled lens.

CATALYST: Art as Activism - Any Body Home

Any Body Home features works developed during the Hugo Burge Foundation x Summerhall residency Art as Activism (2024), along with other pieces exploring related themes.

CATALYST: Art as Activism - Net Worthy

Net Worthy explores how capitalism drives biodiversity loss through its emphasis on extraction via industrial agriculture and aquaculture to produce perpetual profit.

Clown Extravaganza

Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea at The Banshee Labyrinth!

Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Join Summerhall Distillery at their historic venue for an immersive cocktail masterclass, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

Conservation Hangar Talks

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

Dear Library

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

Doghouse x Rusty Seagull Pop Up

New Portobello pub The Rusty Seagull has teamed up with another local Portobello business The Doghouse to front its latest street food pop-up!

Dropping Anchor - Rosemary Everett

East Lothian printmaker Rosemary Everett crafts stunning, sea-inspired paper art and books that explore northern landscapes... don't miss her exhibition, Dropping Anchor at Upright Gallery!

Dynamites Science Club

Join Dyna the dinosaur hatchling for Dynamites – a gentle and fun way for children under 4 to begin discovering the world around them!

Dynamos Science Club

Join Dynamo the little dinosaur for Dynamic Earth's science club, a lively learning programme for 4–6 year olds who are ready to explore, investigate, and ask why?

Eat Out Edinburgh

Eat Out Edinburgh is an annual celebration of Edinburgh city centre's fantastic bars and restaurants, this year taking place throughout the whole month of March due to popular demand!

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

Edinburgh Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Scotland's capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!

Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs

Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).

Edinburgh Playhouse Backstage Tours

Take a bow on a stage where the world's greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse on one of their popular Backstage Tours!

Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!

Edinburgh’s Ultimate Fanzone

Delivering wall-to-wall coverage, unbeatable atmosphere, and front-row energy for every fixture that matters... The Three Sisters Edinburgh is the Ultimate Fanzone!

Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show

Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!

Eric Cruikshank :: Texture Dissolves / Colour Radiates

&Gallery are delighted to host Eric Cruikshank's forthcoming solo exhibition 'Texture Dissolves / Colour Radiates' between 7th March and 1st April!

ExBEERiences at Cold Town House

The Cold Town ExBEERience at Cold Town House is a 90-minute guided beer tasting designed for stags, group celebrations, work socials and anyone looking for something different to do at the weekend!

Exhibition: Families Belong Together

This exhibition documents the lives of 10 couples and families to illustrate the human cost of the spouse/partner migration policy and their sense of being continuously in limbo!

Exhibition: Golgotha Too

Previously exhibited in Lancaster and Carlisle, Martin Fowler's modest oil paintings on wood continue the tradition of figurative painting within the church.

Find Out Fridays

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

Foraging & Herbal Medicine Course: Wild Things Year 1

Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Soraya Bishop for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Edinburgh through the seasons.

Giants

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!

Harry Styles Album Release Party - Non Stop Styles

Dress cute, dress loud, sing your hearts out, and dance to Non-Stop Styles at the Harry Styles Album Release Party at La Belle Angele on Friday 13th March!

Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)

Hays Community Hub is excited to launch a brand-new learning opportunity designed to support you every step of the way.

Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in

Interested in volunteering? Them come along to Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in day on Thursday 20th November - we’d love to welcome you to the team!

Horrible Histories - The Concert

For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will be appearing live (and dead) on stage at the Festival Theatre!

Italian Stories Illustration Exhibition

Join the Italian Institute of Culture for their Italian Stories Illustration Exhibition which explores the central role of illustration in contemporary Italian narrative fiction!

Jack Off The Beanstalk - Adult Panto

Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 13th March!

Jubilate Children’s Choir

Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.

Kawandi Style Quilting

Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs for this quilting workshop where you'll turn colorful scraps into a textured mini-quilt using the beautiful, improvisational art of Indian Kawandi stitching!

La Vie En Rose: A Celebration Of The Rose In Art And In Life

Head to Morningside Gallery to view La Vie En Rose, the first solo exhibition from renowned contemporary Scottish artist Alison McWhirter featuring 41 new paintings.

Learn The Art Of Wire Wrapping - Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

Learn to make your very own wire-wrapped sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!

Live Music at The Botanist

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

Marion du Faouët, La Catin aux cheveux rouges performed by Les Escogriffes

Edinburgh University's French Theatre Society, Les Escogriffes, return to the Institut Français d'Ecosse to perform in French Colette Cosnier's Marion du Faouët: La catin aux cheveux rouges!

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in March!

One Day: The Musical

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.

Pink Floyd by Candlelight

The Great Gig in the Sky! Pink Floyd By Candlelight returns to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 13th March, this concert will be performed by leading Pink Floyd tribute 'What The Floyd'!

Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History Of Care And Justice

Experience the inspiring evolution of prison nursing at this RCN exhibition, learning about the work of early reformers like Elizabeth Fry and the vital care nurses provide for prisoner health today!

Royal Mile International Piano Series

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!

RSNO 2025/26: Gladiator in Concert

Relive the legendary and five-time Academy Award-winning film Gladiator, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus performing Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard's Golden Globe-winning score!

Rugby for Beginners

Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!

Scaredy Cat Exhibition

Celebrate queer identity and self-acceptance with Cat Gordon's vibrant new riso comic and exhibition, Scaredy Cat, created during her residency at Out of the Blueprint!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises, including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

Six Nations at Brewhemia

Experience the ultimate Six Nations party at Brewhemia with tank-fresh beer, hearty Scottish feasts, and electric big-screen action... gather your clan and ruck 'n' roll for every Scotland game!

Six Nations at The Hoxton Edinburgh

The Six Nations are back! Catch every pass, try and last-gasp tackle live at The Hoxton, Edinburgh as the drama unfolds on the big screen!

Solo Art Exhibition: COND. CONT’D

Contemporary abstract artist Maro Hill brings his solo exhibition COND. CONT'D [Conditions Continued] to Leith Makers between the 11th and 22nd March!

Still Life

Researched by the Active Inquiry cast, curated by Nicola Milazzo, Still Life is an exhibition where you can learn about some of the well known (and lesser well known) Edinburgh characters!

The Biba Story: 1964–1975

The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.

The Big Show

Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!

The Comedy Show

Kick off your weekend with a bang at the Gilded Balloon's legendary Friday night Comedy Show, featuring mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre!

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

The Importance Of Being Earnest

The Edinburgh University Theatre Company presents The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde's hilarious comedy about mistaken identities and secret engagements!

The Portobello Comedy Night

The Portobello Comedy night returns to The Beach Lane Social Club on Friday 13th March for a night of laughter with Graham Stewart and starring the fabulous David Kay!

The Weight of Waiting

Experience The Weight of Waiting art exhibition at The House of Smalls, celebrating the resilience of women who are turning healthcare struggles into creative artwork!

Thomas Green - Brainstorm

Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

Tim Burton’s Universe by Mystery Ensemble

The Mystery Ensemble brings Tim Burton's worlds to life in unique arrangements... expect soaring voices, bold instrumental colours, and an atmosphere that shifts in an instant!

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis is back on the road with new show Spudgun, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Friday 13th March!

Travelling Trad: A Celebration of Global Folk Music with Tomás del Real, Tern, and Àirdan

For one night only, three outstanding acts come together to showcase the richness and diversity of contemporary folk from around the world, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club

Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.

Wardie Bay Ghost Walk

Friday the 13th has never looked so scary! The Ghosts of Wardie Bay are returning from their supernatural slumber for the year... do you dare join them for this spooktacular Ghost Walk?

We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear

This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!

What’s Up: AI and The Sky

In this presenter-led Planetarium show, the team at Dynamic Earth will be diving into some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.

Get ready to hand-jive the night away when Harlequin Youth Theatre bring their production of the beloved musical Grease to Eastwood Park Theatre!

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

GHA Rugby warmly invites you to join them to enjoy every tackle, try and triumph of the Men's 6 Nations in their clubhouse at Braidholm!

Cambo Country House and Estate has announced that's its upcoming renowned Snowdrop Festival, now in its 17th year, will run throughout February and early March 2026!

A classic fairytale is reimagined in this magical, family-friendly dance-theatre production of Snow White — a captivating experience perfect for everyone aged 5 and over at the Adam Smith Theatre!

Join our weekly Crafty Makers Club at Letham Village Hall for a brand new year of fabulous hands on crafts with creative artist Deborah Cameron!

Come to The Glad Cafe every on Fridays during term time for weekly fun-filled sessions of singing, creativity and learning at The Glad Foundation's Kids Community Choir!

Platform Glasgow's community choir is back and they are looking for members of all ages and abilities to get involved!

Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

13th Circle is a monthly coven gathering for witches and the witch curious organised by Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, join them in The Loft, Cambuslang on Friday 13th March.

If you love the music of The Doors, then let the Fire Doors transport you back to the Sunset Strip in '67 for a night of musical abandon honouring LA's greatest band.

The Cardiff Devils are in town and the Glasgow Clan need YOU behind them. Let's pack the barn and make it a night to remember on Friday 13th March!

Join Rachael at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley for a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, Murder at Gatsby Manor!

Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!

Enjoy an evening of interplanetary sounds accompanied by cosmic visuals at the Stirling Highland Hotel to celebrate 40 years of Stirling Astronomical Society!

Join us for an enlightening and intensive three day Art Doll Making workshop with The Pale Rook from 13th - 15th March, where we will be exploring free-form art doll making.

Feeling inspired to try something new or expand your existing practice? Then join Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga at 3 Wellgreen Lane, Stirling for these Aerial Yoga classes on Mondays & Tuesdays!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!