Events in Edinburgh on Saturday 21st March 2026

100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes

The 100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes is back at The Edinburgh Academy on Saturday 21st March, following its great success last year!

20 Along the Forth

20 Along the Forth is the ultimate 20-mile challenge, timed perfectly for Spring 2026 marathon and ultra runners.

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.

An Evening with Gregor Fisher

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at EICC on Saturday 21st March!

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.

Bathgate Market & Car Boot Sale

Bathgate Market and Car Boot Sale is the ultimate shopping experience for the community, it's a fantastic day out filled with unique treasures and local delights!

Beginner Footstool Upholstery Class

Join Roothless Design at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall for a relaxed and creative upholstery workshop where you'll make your very own footstool from start to finish!

Beginner’s Sewing Class

Spend a Saturday in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club and learn how to use a sewing machine then make a cushion cover with your new found skills!

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!

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!

Calçotada in Scotland

Start building up your appetite and get ready to share some culture because on Saturday 21st of March, Scotland's most anticipated Calçotada returns to The Pitt!

Calton Consort: Luminous Night of the Soul

Voices and strings unite for a luminous Spring Equinox journey of poetry and song featuring music by Lucy Walker, Michael Higgins, Libby Croad, Ola Gjeilo and Anna Meredith at Canongate Kirk!

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.

Children Show: Paws Up!

This English adaptation of the famous children’s book by Catharina Valckx ‘PAWS UP!’ is a poetic, interactive and funny show, performed in French and English

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral, that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music.

Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse

Clinton Baptiste, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in 2026 with his new show 'Spectral Intercourse'!

Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Join Summerhall Distillery at their historic venue for an immersive cocktail masterclass, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

Conservation Hangar Talks

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

Constraining Corporate Power

The discussion will unpack how ideology and regulatory capture have enabled this rise in power and, most importantly, focus on what can be done to rebalance the system.

Create Your Own Flower Bouquet

Ditch the supermarket blooms this Mother's Day and create your own flower bouquet from laser-cut acrylic flowers at Edinburgh Open Workshop!

Crimes Of The Heart

Assembly Roxy welcomes Strawmoddie Theatre with their amateur production of Beth Henley's sizzling Southern Noir, Crimes Of The Heart, between the 19th and 22nd of 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'.

Dino’s Science Club

At Dynamic Earth's Dino's Science Club, your child will make new discoveries each week in these hour-long interactive science sessions for 6-12 year olds!

Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

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!

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 Bach Choir - Spring Concert

Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for their annual Spring Concert on Saturday 21st March at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

Edinburgh Book Fair

Edinburgh Book Fair, Scotland's largest and most prestigious rare book fair, returns to the King's Hall at InterContinental The George Hotel on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March!

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 Farmers Market

If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!

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 Playhouse Backstage Tours

Take a bow on a stage where the world's greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse on one of their popular Backstage Tours!

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!

Egg Holder - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 21st March and explore the art of eco-resin, creating your own colourful egg holder that adds beauty and character to any space!

Employed To Serve

English metalcore band Employed To Serve bring their UK headline tour to The Mash House on Saturday 21st March!

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.

Finding The Money - Film

Finding the Money is a documentary that asks a simple but often avoided question. How does government actually pay for things?

Fleetwood Shack

Join us at Room At The Top for a fantastic tribute night with the amazing Fleetwood Shack! Sing and dance to all the well known hits from Fleetwood Mac.

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!

Grassmarket Market

Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!

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!

Heriot-Watt Brewing Society’s Annual Charity Beer Festival

Heriot-Watt Brewing Society's Charity Beer Festival returns for its 39th year, pouring beers from across the UK for two whole days on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March in the Student Union!

In Conversation with Luke Kemp - Author of Goliath’s Curse

The session will ask whether the world is witnessing the slow unravelling of an old order or the emergence of a new one — and what that means for countries like Scotland.

In Conversation with Richard Murphy - A Guide To Developing a Fair & Sustainable Economy

Expect a wide-ranging and highly accessible discussion on tax, public investment, inequality, and the role of the state.

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!

Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Janine Harouni comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 21st March with a brand-new hour of joyful, quick-witted stand-up!

John Henry Lorimer: Capturing the Characters of Edinburgh

In this Spring talk, the artist’s great great niece Charlotte Lorimer gives this talk to complement the City Art Centre Exhibition ‘Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture’!

Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes.

Comedians' Choice Award-winner Joz Norris has completed his life's work, and he's finally ready to unveil it to the world! But what will he do next?

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.

Level 1 Pranic Healing

To be happy and have mental clarity, your body needs to be healthy and your mind needs to be clear. This two-day course will give you the ability to take all areas of your life to the next level.

Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair

Don't miss the Linlithgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair when it returns to Queen Margaret Hall on Saturday 21st March, with all proceeds going towards Linlithgow Heritage Trust!

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.

Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event

Expect an exciting mix of talented artisans, handmade crafts, unique gifts, and small businesses, all under one roof at the Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event!

Mae Stephens

Mae Stephens is on a UK tour in Spring 2026 including a date at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 21st March!

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!

Mighty Oak Sound System ft. Daddy Scotty

Mighty Oak are back at The Mash House with the full sound on Saturday 21st March, featuring special guest Daddy Scotty!

MMT - The Job Guarantee

Political Economist William Thomson and UCL PhD candidate Patricia Pino will explore one of the most transformative — and practical — ideas in economics today: a government Job Guarantee.

Murray Close Film Stills - Meet the Photographer

Come along to Gallery Close on Saturday 21st March and meet Murray Close, one of the most in-demand film stills photographers working today!

Newhailes Market

You'll find a fine selection of handmade goods, from jams and chutneys to pies and candles, at Newhailes House and Gardens' Market, held on the third weekend each month!

Owning Our Future: Community Wealth and Economic Democracy

Participants will leave with a clear understanding of why ownership matters, what structural transformation looks like, and how they can be part of creating an economy that serves people and planet.

Palm House Tours

Don't miss the unique chance to enjoy a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look of the Royal Botanic Garden's Palm House buildings before they reopen to the public!

Platform Power and Edinburgh’s Gig Economy

Join the Scottish Left Review and the Workers' Observatory to discuss these frontiers of platformisation and resistance!

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!

Sailmaker

Coming to Studio Theatre in Edinburgh, Alan Spence's Sailmaker is a poignant, poetic, and deeply human play that explores themes of family, grief, masculinity, and working-class life in Glasgow.

Saint Joan

As today's world faces political unrest and war, Saint Joan speaks powerfully to a new generation challenging authority, reminding us of history's unlikely revolutionaries.

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 Economics Festival

Being held in venues across Leith in March, Scotland's Economics Festival is a unique, public-facing celebration of economic thinking – designed to challenge, inform, and inspire.

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 Explorer: A Taste of Scotland

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at one of Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer: A Taste of Scotland events!

Showchoir: Talk It Out

Showchoir return to the Pleasance Theatre with Talk It Out, a hilarious and entertaining production that explores themes of love, sex, identity, and the bonds of community!

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!

Stand Up Horror

Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!

Tellington TTouch Workshop

Join renowned UK TTouch Instructor Tina Constance at Pilton Retreat, Ratho for a 2 day immersive experience designed to help your dog feel safer, more confident, and more at ease in their world!

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 Boy at the Back of the Class

After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion.

The Early Saturday Show!

Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!

The Fureys

Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys take to our stage at Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 21st March as part of their Farewell Tour!

The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money when the Jack and Jill Market Edinburgh returns to Edinburgh College on Saturday 21st March!

The Ladykillers

Adapted from the 1955 Ealing comedy film of the same name, Edinburgh People's Theatre presents The Ladykillers, a classic black comedy, at Church Hill Theatre this March!

The Pitt Mini Mart

The Pitt Mini Mart is your weekend one-stop shop... featuring stalls selling jewellery, ceramics, bakery, vintage, fresh produce, artisan food, prints and so much more!

The Saturday Show

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vesper Choir

The International Music Exchange and Greyfriars Kirk will hold a free daytime concert by The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vesper Choir on Saturday 21st March!

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!

Treasures of the New World

Join the Scottish Chamber Choir this March for Treasures of the New World, an uplifting musical voyage that explores the vibrant musical heritage of Central and South America!

Trump’s America and the Crisis: Beyond capitalism to economic democracy

Join us as part of Scotland's Economics Festival to discuss the economic future of America!

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

VIBRANT is a lively celebration of colour, energy and artistic expression that showcases the unique talents of 6 artists and invited guests at Space Artworks!

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.

War, Profit, and the Machinery of Capitalism

Drawing connections from the post-Depression arms expansions to today’s devastation in Gaza, this session examines the enduring relationship between capitalism and the military-industrial complex.

Wax Ring Carving Workshop - Sculpt Your Own Signature Ring

Step into the world of wax carving and create a ring that's as unique as you are with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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 Is Healing?

Join Odette Meredith at Holiday Inn Edinburgh for this What is Healing? Seminar where you will gain an overview of the evolution of healing the body and mind through Western medical practices!

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.

Women in Whisky in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Discover the inspiring, hidden history of whisky at The Lost Close with an immersive underground tasting, celebrating the trailblazing women who've shaped the industry!

Hundreds of original works of art will be on display in Clarkston Hall as part of the annual Christian Aid Clarkston Art Show on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March!

Free Again, a five piece ensemble of musicians, will perform their spectacular new show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Bad Company and Free nostalgia!

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands to come out of Scotland in recent years, don't miss Anchor Lane at PJ Molloys on Saturday 21st March!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher at Rothes Halls on 21st March!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

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!

balletLORENT's family-friendly version of Snow White, for everyone aged 5+, is coming to Tramway on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March!

Children's Classic Concerts' mad professor, Owen Gunnell, and his science-mad friends are on a hair-raising mission to prove they know their atoms from their quavers at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

Brother Sea are a Celtic Folk Fusion band from the Moray coast. Expect hypnotic vocals accompanied by a playful twist on classic folk instruments.

Studio32 presents what is destined to be the Scottish amateur premiere of Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade – a stylish, witty romp through gingham, cocktails, and perfectly polished domestic bliss!

Join Kilbryde Hospice for a fantastic day of family fun on Saturday 21st March when they host their annual Easter Fayre featuring handmade crafts, amazing Easter goodies, plus fun for the kids!

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!

Clarty Paws is a fun, muddy obstacle course event for people and their dogs taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!

Step into the world of INXS at The Bungalow as INXS UK flawlessly recreates the distinctive vocals of Michael Hutchence and the dynamic musicality that made INXS a global sensation!

Dust down your leather jacket and paint your nails and get ready to be transported to The Dark Side of the 80s when Sanctum Sanctorium return to Venue Paisley on Saturday 21st March!

The Two Towns Down Paisley Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of local breweries with fantastic music, mouthwatering food, and a lively, friendly party atmosphere, returns on Saturday 21st March!

Join Jo McDonald for a two-day Beginners Tapestry Weaving Workshop, suitable both for complete beginners and for improvers looking to refresh their skills.

Join us for a weekend-long shadow box pendant workshop and explore the possibilities of layered, dimensional jewellery design in a relaxed and supportive studio environment.

Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!