Events in Edinburgh Today

A Mother’s Day to Remember

Looking to treat Mum for a day together that you will both love? Why settle for an ordinary day out when you could dive into history aboard the last British Royal Yacht in the world!

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!

A Vision of Elvis

Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis, Rob Kingsley, and his talented cast at Howden Park Centre on Sunday 15th March!

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.

Balancing in Freedom

Following a sold-out, standing-ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in 2025, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026.

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!

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

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.

Conservation Hangar Talks

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

Crafting with Afternoon Tea & Prosecco

Get ready to unleash your creativity while sipping on bubbly and enjoying some tasty treats at this Crafting with Afternoon Tea & Prosecco event at the Grassmarket Community Project this March!

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'.

Des Clarke: Life After Des

After more than ten years away from the touring circuit, Des Clarke returns to the stage with 'Life After Des', a show that's as sharp, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud as ever!

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!

Drinkmonger Spirits Fair

The Drinkmonger Spirits Fair returns to Mansfield Traquair on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March, brought to you by the expert team behind Whisky Fringe and Royal Mile Whiskies!

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!

Early Spring Foraging - Arthur’s Seat

Join foraging guide Tamara Colchester for a fun spring foraging walk around Arthur's Seat and discover tasty wild treats in Edinburgh!

Easy Sundays: Sea Story Quilting with Beth Cross

Join storyteller Beth Cross at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community, friendship and activities!

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 Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

The Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in the city... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!

Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!

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’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.

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!

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!

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.

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!

Josienne Clarke Sings Sandy Denny: Across The Evening Sky

Acclaimed singer songwriter Josienne Clarke is touring with a full band and a new show in 2026, dedicated to the immortal songs and genius of Sandy Denny, including a date at The Voodoo Rooms.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Michael Portillo - A Life of Two Halves

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.

Midnight Lunar Market presents: Spring Equinox

Midnight Lunar Market, an alternative night market for unusual, witchy, alternative, quirky, weird and wonderful small businesses, bring their Spring Equinox edition to Le Monde on Sunday 15th March!

Mother’s Day ABBA Party Night

This Mother's Day, take a chance on Mum and thank Brewhemia for the music... the Beer Palace is going full ABBA - big choruses, bigger hair, and wall-to-wall ABBA Gold!

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

This Mother's Day, gather the ladies who lunch and treat your queen to an Afternoon Tea worth dressing up for at Brewhemia!

Mother’s Day Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long

Dress like a Dancing Queen, grab a mimosa and sing like you're on a sun-soaked taverna table at Brewhemia's Mother's Day Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long!

Mumma Mia Mother’s Day Live Sing-Along Lunch

Channel your inner Dancing Queen and celebrate Mother's Day in fabulous style at Village Edinburgh's Mumma Mia Live Sing-Along Lunch!

Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale

The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!

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.

Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

Poulenc’s Gloria and Bruckner Mass in D Minor

Edinburgh Royal Choral Union and the Brussels Choral Society, join forces with the Orchestra of Scottish Opera for an animated, vivacious performance of Francis Poulenc's Gloria!

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!

Que Sera Sera

Que Sera Sera: The Greatest Hits of Doris Day is a magnificent show that pays homage to one of Hollywood’s greatest stars! Catch it at Corn Exchange Haddington on Sunday 15th March!

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!

Sashiko Embroidery Workshop

Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery with Remode Collective at this craft workshop on Sunday 15th March!

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.

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!

Spoon Carving Course

This Spoon Carving Course, on 14th & 15th March at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is led by Louise Forbes, a talented wood carver and the founder of Louise Forbes Designs.

St Mary’s Music School Vocal Taster Day - CANCELLED

Are you a budding young singer, aged 13-19, with a passion for classical voice? Then join St Marys Music School for their Vocal Taster Day on Sunday 15th March!

Stockbridge Market

The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!

Susie McCabe: WIP

Come see Susie McCabe as she runs out new material at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh in March!

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 Grahams

Don't miss a must-see concert for fans of Americana, folk, and live roots music as The Grahams bring their 2026 UK tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 15th March!

The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.

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!

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.

Up and Running Events: Cramond Promenade 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Join Up and Running Events at Cramond Promenade on Sunday 15th March and take part in either a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon event, set against the stunning backdrop of the Firth of Forth!

Vibrant Earring Workshop

Get stuck into this eco-friendly workshop with Caroline at Joy Revival Design Studio to craft your own stunning, one-of-a-kind statement earrings using vintage fabrics.

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.

Vittorio Angelone: You Can’t Say Nothing Any More

After two sold out tours, Vittorio Angelone is heading back on the road with his brand new show... You Can’t Say Nothing Any More!

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.

Zoo-fari Tours

Discover the wonders of Edinburgh Zoo on a fun 60-minute guided tour filled with amazing animal facts and inspiring global conservation stories... perfect for wildlife lovers of all ages!

Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!

Expect fresh produce, artisan goodies, street food, sweet treats and more — all from fantastic local and regional traders at the monthly I Love Clarkston Food Market!

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!

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!

Country to Country is back and Gael & Grain are kicking things off in style with a Pre-C2C afternoon of live country music, food and cocktails on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March!

Country on the Clyde returns to The Ferry on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March hosting some of the UK's favourite and upcoming Country artists!

Grab all yer gal pals, yer wee maw or granny and head along to the Tartan Coo for their Mother's Day Boozy Bruch featuring live music from Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac tribute... MacFleet!

Alba Stall Hire & Events are delighted to announce that Strathaven Community Market will launch on Sunday 15th March, located on Common Green car park in the centre of the town!

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!

Looking for something different for your next family day? Swap the screens for live basketball entertainment and enjoy big energy, music, mascots and a safe crowd for all ages!

Heritage Buddies - Where Buddies Rest: Stories Rise is a 2 year project being delivered by the Urban Historian funded by the Culture, Heritage & Events Fund from Renfrewshire Council.

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

Join the Greengallery in Buchlyvie for their Different Perspectives Exhibition showcasing works from Rosanne Barr, Garry Harper and Pauline Cumming, alongside some of their favourite gallery artists.

Held every Sunday weather permitting, Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale is the biggest and best car boot sale in the region!

The wonderful students of Stirling’s Monument Dance Centre bring you a fabulous weekend of dance as their award winning show returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre.

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!

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!