Events in Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th 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!

Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile

A brand-new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story Death on the Nile is heading out on a nationwide tour, don't miss it at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in 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.

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.

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!

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 STYLE

St James Quarter's much loved Edinburgh STYLE event returns for 2026, with an expanded five-day programme running from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th March!

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.

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!

Grace Mulvey: Did You Hear We’re All Going To Die?

The Irish? They live to die. And Grace Mulvey, self-dubbed the ‘Death Queen’, will teach you how not to be weird about loss.

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!

Indian Head Massage Training Course

Join Geraldine McCullagh at Me Time Therapies for this 2 day accredited course where you will be guided through a full Indian Head Massage routine covering the upper back, shoulders, neck and scalp!

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!

John Robertson’s The Dark Room

Welcome to THE DARK ROOM – the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame!

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.

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.

Lost Shore Wednesday Quiz Night

Expect epic quiz nights, top-tier craic and a special Lost Kitchen menu every Wednesday evening at Lost Shore Surf Resort!

Malcolm Le Maistre & The Woolverstones

Don't miss a special co-headlining night of folk heritage and cinematic art-folk courtesy of Malcolm Le Maistre & The Woolverstones at Sneaky Pete's on Wednesday 25th 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.

McGonagall’s Bad Boy Pub Quiz

Head along to McGonagall's for an evening of trivia at their Bad Boy Pub Quiz, where brains, banter and beverages collide every Wednesday night in their cozy bar!

PASS: Cyrana

A bold reimagining of a classic tale, Cyrana tells of the fight to be heard — and the courage to stand tall when the world tries to silence you.

PASS: Roll With it

Roll With It is a new coming of age comedy exploring friendship, identity, found family, and most importantly, dragon-slaying.

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in March and is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, the perfect introduction to theatre!

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.

Spotlight Talk: Bloodletting

Pop along to the Physicians' Gallery on Wednesday 25th March for a expert-led dive into the history of bloodletting and leeches!

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 Tea Mind Gathering

If your mind feels full and you're craving a little space to hear yourself think, then The Tea Mind Gathering at eteaket on Wednesday 25th March is just for you!

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!

Top Banana

Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!

Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!

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.

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.

Get ready for a night of soulful Sufi music as Zahir Abbas Qawaal & Party bring poetic verses and mesmerising harmonies to the Eastwood Theatre stage for a truly unforgettable performance!

Don't miss this chance to see Dr John Cooper Clarke, one of the world’s most important and entertaining spoken word artists, at the Adam Smith Theatre on 25th March!

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.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

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!

Award winning singer and songwriter Elles Bailey will bring her 'Can't Take My Story Away' tour to Glasgow's Saint Lukes on Wednesday 25th March!

Vox Motus's groundbreaking international hit production Flight, a heart-wrenching road story of terror, hope and survival, comes to the Citizens Theatre in March!

Get ready for a brilliant night of British grit and wit, featuring the moving true story of the Land Girls and a classic, laugh-out-loud mission with the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard!

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!

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society bring their production of the hit musical Come From Away to Macrobert Arts Centre!

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure with extreme cold water swimmer and elite climber, Gilly McArthur as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on 25th 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.