Events in Edinburgh Today

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.

An Evening with Alex Aster

Waterstones Edinburgh West End is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster to the shop on on Wednesday 15th April as she chats about her new unmissable book Starside!

Anke Roder: Atmosphere

Anke Roker returns to &Gallery this April for her second solo exhibition, Atmosphere, where she explores the horizon as a place of light, silence, and reflection!

Arthur’s Amble

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch and learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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.

Banknote Bonanza: Spring Holiday Fun

Join Museum on the Mound for fun, free, family-friendly activities throughout the Spring holidays where you can explore the family trails and discover the secret world of banknotes!

Celebrating Jane Goodall: A Life of Impact

Celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE – Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace at McEwan Hall on Wednesday 15th April.

Cellular Exhibition

This April, the artists and makers of the Drill Hall emerge from their individual workspaces to present their annual showcase exhibition, a ten-day celebration of the community spirit!

Celtic Encounters

Celtic Encounters promises an unforgettable meeting of musical traditions, an intimate, atmospheric celebration of Scotland and Brittany in one of East Lothian's most beautiful historic houses!

Closes & Coffee

Two hidden closes. One unforgettable morning. Step into a story steeped in centuries with Closes & Coffee, an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King's Close and The Lost Close!

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!

Easter at Trinity House

Hop along to Trinity House on Wednesday 15th April for a cracking day of self-guided tours, drop-in crafts, and childrens games!

Easter Bunny Flower Trail

Hop along to IKEA Edinburgh this April for their Easter Flower Trail and help the Easter Bunny fill his bouquet basket while collecting the missing letters along the way for a chance to win a prize!

Easter Egg-Splorer Trail

Hop along to Edinburgh Zoo this April for a cracking family Easter trail, where you can explore the park, find the hidden eggs, and bag a brilliant prize!

Easter Eggstravaganza

Almond Valley's much-loved Mad Hatter's Tea Party returns for 2026 and yes, the legendary Duck Race is back too... can you hear the excitement building!

Easter Forest School Holiday Club

Join Edinburgh Nature Forest School at Craigmillar Castle Park for three magical days of outdoor adventure this Easter where children will explore the woodland, build dens, enjoy campfire activities!

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 Science Festival

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

Edinburgh Science Festival: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Become a forensic scientist, study the crime scene and find the evidence. Can you solve the mystery and help Edinburgh Science Festival catch the criminal?

Edinburgh Science Festival: Dig Up a Dinosaur

Ready to uncover dinosaur remains? Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth – millions of years later, it's time to find out all about them!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Mini-Medics: The Body Show

In this fast-paced and interactive family show, help Edinburgh Science Festival's medics diagnose and treat their patients while they explore the human body!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Splat-tastic

Get your goo on in this interactive workshop as part of Edinburgh Science Festival, be creative with chemistry and design your own slime to take home!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers

Join Edinburgh Zoo's Discovery and Learning team in an active and engaging three hour session that aims to deepen nature connections for younger audiences!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Exhibition - Highland Story Quilt

Don't miss this unique exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as artist Lizzie McDougall breathes new life into Highland stories using scraps of discarded fabric!

Egg-cellent Easter Trail at Camera Obscura

Hop along this Easter with the whole family and enjoy a fun-packed visit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions... you would be hopping-mad to miss out!

Eric Cruikshank: Space for Your Words

Leith School of Art are delighted to announce the opening of their new show, Space for Your Words - a solo exhibition of work by Eric Cruikshank!

Experimental Music Night: Masa Nazzal, Ailie Ormston, Ellen ER + Slipping b2b Interim

Enjoy an evening of experimental music and sound performance by Glasgow-based artists Masa Nazzal and Ailie Ormston plus support from Ellen ER at Dissenter Space in Leith on Wednesday 15th April!

Extraction

Extraction at Jupiter Artland explores how energy systems shape culture, land and belief, through work by artists Carol Rhodes, John Gerrard, Marguerite Humeau, Siobhan McLaughlin and John Latham.

Fleeting Glimpses

Fleeting Glimpses at The Atelier Gallery brings together long-time gallery favourites Stanley Bird, Lesley Skeates, and Gillian Henshaw alongside Gillian Westland and Lindsay Turk.

George Watson’s College Art Camp - The Art of Storytelling - P6 to S2

Join illustrator, author, and designer Kate McLelland at George Watson's College for a Storytelling Easter Art Camp where kids will be exploring, creating and developing their own visual stories!

George Watson’s College Exam Success: Languages Masterclass (Spanish)

Boost your grades and increase your exam confidence at George Watsons College's focused three-day spanish course, designed to sharpen your skills and demystify the SQA assessment criteria.

George Watson’s College From Idea to Screen Camp - S2 to S5

Join University of Edinburgh lecturer Dr Graham Young at George Watson's College for a filmmaking camp where pupils will master scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, and post-production!

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!

GUSH

Exploring self-identity, sexuality and the tension between compromise and sacrifice, GUSH considers what it means to discover what we want and dare to ask for it.

Harriet Richardson: Creep (WIP)

Head along to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 15th April for a rare opportunity to see Harriet Richardson where she will be trying out new material for her upcoming solo show!

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!

Holyrood Family Adventure

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out during the Easter Holidays and experience the UK's No.1 Attraction for yourself!

Incontri: A Scots-Italian Photographic Archive

Join the Italian Institute of Culture for a glimpse into the rich and diverse narratives of Italians in Scotland with a curated collection of photographs and images!

Joan Eardley: The Nature of Painting

Step inside the mind and brush strokes of much-loved Scottish artist Joan Eardley with a fresh insight into her powerful and expressive paintings in a new exhibition at National Galleries of Scotland!

Journey Into Space Storytelling

Get ready to blast off in this space themed storytelling session!

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.

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.

Lost Shore Wednesday Quiz Night

Expect epic quiz nights, top-tier craic and a special Lost Kitchen menu every Wednesday evening at Lost Shore Surf Resort!

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.

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh!

McGonagall’s Bad Boy Pub Quiz

Head along to McGonagall's for an evening of trivia at their Bad Boy Pub Quiz, where brains, banter and beverages collide every Wednesday night in their cozy bar!

Modern Medicine: Menopause

Presented by Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, join GPs, podcasters, authors and researchers Dr Claire Phipps and Dr Sarah Glynne as they explore their menopause specialism.

Mouth Culture

UK rockers Mouth Culture announce headline Scottish shows including a date at The Mash House Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th April.

Nature’s Architecture

Explore the microscopic world in the chemistry research laboratories at The University of Edinburgh.

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.

Planetarium Lates: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' planetarium experience is back as part of Edinburgh Science Festival, it truly is a unique way to experience this iconic album!

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical

Grab your heels, pack the glitter, and get ready to Shake Your Groove Thing once again when Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!

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!

Quiz Night

Head along to IKEA Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th April for the return of the Quiz Night... an evening filled with laughter, quizzing and brain-racking questions!

Race Across The World: The Experience - Edinburgh

Race Across The World: The Experience is here... pass legendary landmarks and bonnie backstreets as you race through Edinburgh's streets and solve physical puzzles across 3 sensational checkpoints!

Royal Mile International Piano Series

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

Rugby for Beginners

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings

This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate, reflects East Lothian habitats including moorland, grassland and woodland, and also areas of related plant varieties.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean

Come and visit Humbie Dean, an informal two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet, with interest throughout a long season!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst

Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly garden that has been transformed from a wilderness 40 years ago and continues to evolve.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood

Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, with ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden and borders!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Redcroft

An attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.

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.

Seb Lowe

Manchester band Seb Lowe bring their UK tour to Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Wednesday 15th April.

Splat! Kids Art Classes

Bring the kids along to Splat Edinburgh this Easter and unleash their creativity in in a safe, nurturing environment!

TBC Improv: Cast & Conquer: Forming an Improv Group (Elective)

TBC Improv: Cast & Conquer is a 4-week intermediate course designed to help improvisers take the leap from classmate to castmate.

The Algorithm Adventure

Ever wondered how your favourite apps seem to know what you like? Step into the world of AI and algorithms to uncover the secrets behind your social feeds and game recommendations!

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 Magic of Motown

Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year when The Magic of Motown returns to the stage at the Usher Hall!

The Traitors Experience - CANCELLED

Expect an evening of twists and mind games as you take on secret missions, crack clues, and try to stay one step ahead at Brewhemia's Traitors Experience on Wednesday 15th April!

Top Banana

Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!

Truth, Trust and Trickery in the AI Age

Can you seek out what’s true in today’s tsunami of AI slop? We’ll help you navigate this new frontier of video, image and language generation in this interactive workshop.

Unlocking the HES Archives

Unlocking the HES Archives is an exhibition celebrating the achievements of the Move Ready Project while also including images of favourite items as selected by archive staff.

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.

Visit the SS Explorer

The SS Explorer remains as the UK's very last steam sidewinder trawler and is also the last ship to be registered in Leith. Come along for a guided tour of the laboratories, cabins, and wheelhouse!

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 I’m Here For

What I’m Here For is a fast-moving fusion of new European writing and visual imagination, which explores the tragi-comic collateral of hospitals and human choices.

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.

Young Artists Easter Course

Young artists aged between 9 and 12 can dive into a brilliant Easter Course of painting, printmaking and 3D builds at Leith School of Art from 13th to 15th April!

PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting two week-long football camp during the Easter holidays to keep your players active, healthy, socialising and entertained!

St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden are hosting holiday activities for all ages to enjoy including an Easter Trail, Fruit & Veg Block Printing and Storytelling & Badge Making!

Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.

The famous Kirkcaldy Links Market, Europe's Longest Street Fair and Scotland's oldest, will return to the Esplanade for 2026 between Wednesday 15th and Monday 20th April!

With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and revealing dramas, there is something for everyone to tuck into at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor Glasgow - alongside pies and pints of course!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Loch Lomond Shores between Tuesday 14th and Sunday 19th April!

Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world's greatest pop icon, David Bowie. Catch it at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 15th April!

Families are invited to join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell over the holidays to enjoy Easter themed arts and crafts, film screenings, a Mini Zoo and more!

Families can enjoy a wide range of exciting events at Summerlee this Easter, their programme runs from Friday 3rd April to Friday 17th April, with activities taking place daily from 11am - 4pm!

Come join the fun as Stagecraft Entertainment return to Valley View this Easter with another brilliant show, The Gingerbread Man, starring Jamie Mac and Louise Andree Douglas!

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

Zyair Circus is coming to GRID, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to Paisley Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th April!

Young Creatives at The Stirling Smith is an exhibition of portfolio artwork from the seven high schools across the region showcasing the extraordinary talent thriving within school art departments.