Events in Edinburgh Today

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!

AETHER - Golden Journey by Marigpa

London-based artist Marigpa returns to the international stage with AETHER - Golden Journey by Marigpa, a landmark solo exhibition at The Dundas Street Gallery.

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.

Beethoven Sonatas By Candlelight

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!

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!

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.

Celebration Of Culture And Food

Share your favourite traditions and home cooking through recipes, song, dance and stories at this Celebration Of Culture And Food hosted by Cyrenians Cook School on Monday 9th March!

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!

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 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!

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.

Folk Bitch Trio

Folk Bitch Trio announced a return in March 2026, bringing their “otherworldly” (Line of Best Fit) live show to 11 cities across UK/Europe, including a date at Cabaret Voltaire on the 9th.

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!

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!

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.

Loud Poets Open Mic

Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic, taking place monthly at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

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!

Nature Play

Enjoy nature play with your pre-schooler, meet other parents and carers too, in the lovely grounds of the Saughtonhall Community Hall each Monday in March and April!

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.

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!

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!

Soundhouse: Martin Taylor

Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor is recognised as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. Don't miss him at the Traverse Theatre on 9th March!

The Bacchae

Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator! Catch it at the Studio Theatre 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 Festival Tavern Quiz

Kick off your week with The Festival Tavern's Monday quiz, where you can bag prizes for trivia skills, great team names, or even the big cashpot... book your table now for a brilliant night!

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!

The Wrestlers! A Traitors Themed Charity Wrestling Show

Are you a Traitor or a Faithful? Get ready for The Wrestlers, an epic Traitors-themed charity showdown, at The Voodoo Rooms on Monday 9th March to support the Catherine McEwan Foundation!

Travelling in Peru by Ximena Heraud

Immerse yourself in the landscapes of Peru by exploring this exhibition of paintings by Peruvian-based artist Ximena Heraud at Whitespace Gallery!

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.

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.

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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!

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!

Central Fife Artist Collective are holding a pop up shop in Kirkcaldy Galleries featuring work from Vanessa Gibson Artist, Martine Greig Ceramics, Moira Dickson Artist and more!

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!

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

Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett's classic play Waiting For Godot at the Citizens Theatre – in which absolutely nothing happens.

Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.

Forest Babies is a 50-minute outdoor sensory journey designed to ground new mums and spark cognitive growth in babies through nature, mindfulness, and five-sense exploration!

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

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and on selected Saturdays through the year.

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

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.

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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.

Enjoy gentle yoga to help you feel grounded, calm, and reconnected with Roz Yoga Lifestyle at these weekly classes in The Dunblane Centre!

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.

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!