Events in Edinburgh on Tuesday 17th March 2026

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

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 the Traverse Theatre - alongside pies and pints of course!

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.

Amy Annette: Busy Body

Experience fast-rising star in comedy and Fringe favourite Amy Annette as she brings one of the best reviewed shows of 2025 at the Fringe 'Busy Body' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 17th March!

Arthur’s Secrets

Come along to Holyrood Park and join this guided walk to 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.

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!

Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows

Join Blast Running in the heart of Edinburgh for the Monthly Blast 5K Series at The Meadows – a lively lunchtime race that’s become a firm favourite on the city’s running calendar.

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.

CIPD Annual Scotland Conference

Taking place on 17th March at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the CIPD Annual Scotland Conference brings together HR and people professionals to explore key workplace trends!

City Streets, Scottish Islands and Silhouetted Hills: Bet Low (1924-2007) Art and Life

This talk on artist Bet Low complements the City Art Centre Exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000.

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 Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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: 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.

Free St Patrick’s Day Party

Malones Edinburgh's iconic St Patrick's Day Party returns for 2026 – expect unbeatable atmosphere, live musicians, Irish DJ sets, and free entry all day!

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!

Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh Workshops

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

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.

Leith’s St Patrick’s Day Party

Looking for St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leith? You've found it. Malones Leith is the only Irish bar in Leith, and they're going big for Paddy's Day!

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!

Perennial

Perennial, a genre-bending, three-piece art-rock band from New England, play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Tuesday 17th March!

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!

Regency Dance Classes

Come and learn dances from Jane Austen's time at Institut Français d'Écosse with Talitha MacKenzie, a teacher of Historical Dance & Dance Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent.

Royal Mile International Piano Series

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

Royal Tea on Britannia

Step behind the ropes of the Royal Yacht Britannia for an enhanced guided group tour, featuring an exclusive 'Royal Brow' entrance, State Apartment tours and a delicious tea in the Royal Deck Tearoom!

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.

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!

Spandex Comedy

Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!

St Paddys At Stramash

Look no further for your St Patrick's Day celebrations as Jameson Irish Whiskey presents St Patrick's Day at Stramash Edinburgh with live music all the way until early hours of the morning!

St Patrick’s - Saints & Sinners

Head to Why Not Nightclub for a St Patrick's Saints & Sinners night, featuring non-stop Irish tunes, themed cocktails and a confession booth where your sins could land you a trip to Dublin!

St Patrick’s Day At the Three Sisters

Join The Three Sisters, in the heart of Edinburgh's Little Ireland, for the capital's famous St Patrick's Day celebration, back for yet another year of festivities!

St Patrick’s Day Live Music

Whether you're here for the music, the Guinness, or the craic, it's set to be a fantastic St Patrick's night at The Tarbet Edinburgh with a live performance from Jason Sweeney!

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 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.

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.

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 award-winning production of this thrilling Greek tragedy returns re-imagined to tour Scotland's stages in 2026 and comes to The Byre Theatre.

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!

March of Curiosity is a month‑long celebration of exploration, imagination and hands‑on science at Glasgow Science Centre!

A show about the body. Marjolein returns to Glasgow to perform this show for a final time as a filmed stand-up special as part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival!

The award-winning cast of the Ups & Downs Theatre Group are back with a brand new show bursting with energy, music talent, laughter, inspiration & plenty of feel-good fun for the whole family!

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!

Mark Simmons is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners. Catch him at the Tolbooth Stirling on 17th March!

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.