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.

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!

Castle Chorus Weekly Rehearsal

Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you're interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!

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!

Cinema Live: NT Live: All My Sons

Filmed live from the West End don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Loretto School Theatre of the triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play, All My Sons!

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!

Cracking New Jokes Show

Watch professional comedians try new material for less than the price of an Edinburgh drink every Thursday at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar!

Creature Connections

Join the Edinburgh Zoo expert animal experiences team for an exclusive engaging and fun animal antics show and have the chance to join in the action yourself! !

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!

Drawing in the Spring

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen for a series of six drawing workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!

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: 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!

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.

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience returns to The Scotsman Hotel!

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.

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!

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!

John Butt in Concert

Musical Director of the Dunedin Consort, John Butt invites us on a journey that begins in Italy and concludes in Germany as part of the Baroque Music Festival!

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.

Kids Sewing Workshop

Join Remode Collective for this hands-on Kids Sewing Workshop which focuses on practical sewing techniques that kids can use right away to repair, create, and customise their own items!

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.

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!

Modern Alchemy: Behind the Scenes of an Art-Science Collaboration

Join us on Thursday 16th April at Edinburgh Printmakers for an evening conversation between artist Susan Aldworth and scientist Dr Amanda Jarvis!

Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute

Don't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, when they play Bannermans Bar in Edinburgh on Thursday 16th 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.

PALaEoScot: New Approaches to Scotland’s Oldest Archaeology

Explore the latest evidence for Scotland’s ice age people, along with their continental connections, the landscapes they encountered, and the fearsome beasts they shared their world with.

Paper Flowers

Join the Royal Collection Trust at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this spring and have a go at making paper flowers and create a colourful bouquet to take home!

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!

Portobello and its Haunted Neighbours Ghost Walk

Join John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares for a fright filled walk across the promenade, back streets and historical locations of historic Portobello!

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!

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: 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: 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.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Bohemian Rhapsodies A Celebration of Czech Music

Flamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.

Sphaerosymphony: The Music of the Air

Presented by creative technologist David Oxley and Piera Morlacchi, Associate Professor at The University of Edinburgh, this evening blends science, art, and imagination.

Splat! Kids Art Classes

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

Stream Of Consciousness Writing And Abstract Drawing Workshop

Join Janet McKenzie at Summerhall on Thursday 16th April for a Stream of Consciousness Writing and Abstract Drawing Workshop, to project internal rhythms and dramas onto paper!

Tarot & Tipples

Head along to Malones for Leith's bestselling Tarot & Tipples night, an evening bringing mystical energy and great vibes as Jenni of Tuesday Moon does the reading while you settle in with a drink!

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 Clause

The Clause, a four-piece from Birmingham, bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s to Cabaret Voltaire in April.

The Famous Grouse Presents: Beyond the Whistle

The Famous Grouse, Scotland's Number 1 whisky, is bringing together some of the most influential voices in sport for a special panel event in Edinburgh this month!

The Thursday Show

The weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Edinburgh on selected Thursdays through the year!

The Ultimate Bubble Show

This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray Bubbles uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.

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.

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!

Filmed live from the West End don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Eastwood Theatre of the triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play, All My Sons!

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.

Step into the dazzling world of K-POP — where every comeback hits harder, every choreo is next level, and every stage is pure daebak.

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!

This Easter, Glasgow Science Centre have got an egg-stravaganza of hands-on building challenges, egg-citing science activities and even a hare-raising trail to enjoy!

Filmed live from the West End don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Airdrie Town Hall of the triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play, All My Sons!

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!

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

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!

Join The Ginger Cat for an evening with multi-award-winning author and GP, Gavin Francis as he discusses his new book, The Unfragile Mind, followed by an audience Q&A at Bridge of Weir Parish Church.

Head to The Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling for a one-off concert and charity fundraiser for Strathcarron Hospice as Alistair Struthers performs his unique mix of pub rhymes, music and art/visuals!

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.