Events in Edinburgh on Thursday 26th 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.

Amy Mason - Behold!

Behold! is a silly yet razor-witted examination of digital dependency, friendship and community, delivered with Amy Mason’s signature blend of off-kilter storytelling and deadpan warmth.

An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

Enjoy an enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon at Edinburgh Playhouse!

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.

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!

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!

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 STYLE Goes Underground

Get ready for Edinburgh STYLE to transform Level B3 into an immersive underground hub of preloved fashion, local art, vinyl beats, and cocktails!

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!

Floor Sessions with Lindsay Taylor

Scottish neoclassical composer Lindsay Taylor is launching Scotland's first ever lying-down piano concerts, inviting audiences to rest, reflect, journal, or even sleep – surrounded by live music.

Gareth Mutch: Stand-Up Sessions

Hosted by Scottish comedian Gareth Mutch at Gilded Saloon, each month's event brings a hand-picked lineup of the funniest acts on the circuit, backed by the house band!

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!

Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse!

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!

Hitmix Bingo @ Edinburgh Street Food

Get ready for a night of beats, beers and bingo at Edinburgh Street Food with iconic tunes, big prizes, and Cold Town Beer flowing all evening!

Italian Clapperboard: A Documentary Film Series From Italy

The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is pleased to present Italian Clapperboard, a curated series of six powerful contemporary Italian documentaries screening throughout 2026!

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.

Katie Norris: Go West, Old Maid

Nominated for Best Comedy Show 2025 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Katie Norris embarks on a personal odyssey into the untamed realms of her imagination at Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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.

National Theatre Live: The Audience

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club

Come Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry!

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.

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!

Rage Room

Turn your temper into a triumph with Catriona MacLeod and Phil Shaw's brilliant workshop on harnessing rage for creativity and positive change... perfect for when you've run out of plates to smash!

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.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Language of Eden

Andrew Manze conducts an evening of rapturous English music and striking new sounds, with Roderick Williams and the SCO Chorus.

Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live In Concert - CANCELLED

Spider-Man™: No Way Home Live in Concert is the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans of all ages. Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on Thursday 26th March!

That Sketch Club

Unleash your creativity at That Sketch Club, a free and friendly monthly drawing hangout for all levels at Brass Monkey Shore... just grab a drink, pick up a pencil, and enjoy the relaxed vibes!

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 Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros

After selling out shows in 2025 – The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns in 2026 with a stunning new production!

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!

Tolbooth Tavern: Late Night Live Music

Enjoy great tunes, a warm historic atmosphere, and a welcome drink at the Tolbooth Tavern as they bring a range of talented Traditional and Folk musicians to Edinburgh!

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!

Weathering the Storm: On Climate and Capital

Join ARIA, Convergent Research, and The Scottish National Investment Bank at Edinburgh Futures Institute for an evening exploring how to back bold research in an uncertain world!

We’re Not Scared Of Robots + Nanobots + Gloom Cookie + Sullen Kink

Join We're Not Scared Of Robots as they hit Edinburgh's Banshee Labyrinth on Thursday 26th March for a night of underground punk, rock and mischief!

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.

Don't miss a special antique, jewellery and watches valuation day with McTear's Auctioneers at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Thursday 26th 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.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at the Adam Smith Theatre!

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!

After more than ten years away from the touring circuit, Des Clarke returns to the stage with 'Life After Des', a show that's as sharp, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud as ever!

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!

Get ready to rock out with Hamilton District Youth Theatre as they bring the hit musical School of Rock to the stage at The Town House Hamilton in March!

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions when they return to Rutherglen Town Hall on Thursday 26th March... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

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!

Celebrate 10 years of Dates-n-Mates in Renfrewshire as they host a special Anniversary Ceilidh, featuring live music from the Sultans of Fling, at the Glynhill Hotel on Thursday 26th March!

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!

You are invited aboard the Metagama, to the plains and lakes of Canada, to 1920s Detroit and Prohibition, and through the ebb and flow of fortunes on both sides of the Atlantic.

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.