Events in Edinburgh on Friday 27th March 2026

A Brief History of Neurodivergence

Join writer and theatremaker Fiona Moon in this rollercoaster of comedy, colour and chaos which will endear, enlighten and amuse its audience.

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.

AMPLIFI: Brownbear - Ria Andrews - Nuna

AMPLIFI takes to The Queen's Hall main stage on Friday 27th March, featuring four innovative genre-bending artists from today's UK music scene.

Aphrodite Rogue By Eleanor McMahon

Head to Summerhall on Friday 27th March for Aphrodite Rogue by Eleanor McMahon – a comedy about love, uncertain futures, and the importance of trying again, no matter how pointless it may seem!

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.

Chasing Dolls

Chasing Dolls bring the Edinburgh leg of their Scottish weekender to The Mash House on Friday 27th March along with special guests!

Clara Pople

Electronic folk trip/pop singer Clara Pople will bring her much anticipated Church Tour, in support of her album Parys Mountain, to St Vincent's Chapel on Friday 27th March!

Cloud House

Cloud House continue to grow their reputation as an exciting, festival-ready indie rock band, don't miss them as they come to the Capital for a headline show at Sneaky Pete's on Friday 27th March!

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.

Culture Code Orchestra

Experience an unforgettable evening of music as the Culture Code Orchestra brings the works of suppressed by the Soviet regime Ukrainian composer Ihor Shamo to audiences in Edinburgh!

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!

Dan Byrne

After a triumphant debut headline tour across the UK in 2025, Liverpool-born rock powerhouse Dan Byrne brings his 2026 'Live… In The Moment' UK Tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 27th March!

Dan Schreiber: This Changes Everything

Dan Schreiber brings an evening of mind-blowing stories, unbelievable coincidences, jokes and facts that will make you question everything you thought you knew, to the Assembly Rooms!

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!

Dynamites Science Club

Join Dyna the dinosaur hatchling for Dynamites – a gentle and fun way for children under 4 to begin discovering the world around them!

Dynamos Science Club

Join Dynamo the little dinosaur for Dynamic Earth's science club, a lively learning programme for 4–6 year olds who are ready to explore, investigate, and ask why?

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 Fun at Livingston Designer Outlet

Livingston Designer Outlet is inviting families to enjoy a programme of Easter-themed activities during the school holiday including seasonal entertainment, creative workshops and a fun-filled trail!

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 Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!

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!

Egg Quest

The Centre, Livingston is hosting a fun and interactive digital Easter Egg Hunt throughout the centre during the school holidays with the chance to win a prize from one of their fantastic brands!

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!

Find Out Fridays

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

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!

Guid Crack: On The Edge With David Hughes

Join the Scottish Storytelling Centre for another fun and friendly session of Edinburgh's monthly storytelling club, Guid Crack, held upstairs in the Waverley Bar!

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!

Heated Rivalry Club Night

The Heated Rivalry Club is coming to La Belle Angele! Don't miss a night inspired by the viral hit TV show and book, built around tension, proximity, and the kind of chemistry you can't ignore.

Hoodoo Bones

Hoodoo Bones, an Edinburgh/WL based rock covers band with a considerable pedigree, return to Bathgate's Dreadnought Rock on Friday 27th March!

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.

Lino Printing for Beginners Workshop

Join Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Techbase for her Lino Printing for Beginners Workshop, learn the basics of making a linocut print and leave with at least 1 print of your own making and design!

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.

Moonlight Sonata By Candlelight

Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral!

North Edinburgh Film Festival

The North Edinburgh Film Festival returns in March for its fourth year, offering over 40 films, creative workshops, and a community meal in a brilliant celebration of local filmmaking and talent!

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!

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!

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2

Delight in a beautiful performance of Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto accompanied by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta at St Giles' Cathedral on 27th March!

Royal Mile International Piano Series

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

RSNO Season 25-26: Ethan Loch Plays Gershwin

Thomas Søndergård conjures up the wizardry of The Sorcerer's Apprentice and introduces the dancing crockery and singing squirrels of Ravel's ravishing mini-opera.

Rugby for Beginners

Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!

Salamiland Pop‑Up at East Coast Cured

Join East Coast Cured for tours, tastings and charcuterie shopping inside Edinburgh's only dedicated curing rooms as they celebrate their ninth birthday with a Salamiland Pop‑Up!

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.

Spring Into Summer: A 50-Day Writing Challenge

Join Women Who Write at George Watsons College for the launch night of their 50-Day Writing Challenge, where you will find the help and support to start or finish your writing project!

Story Platform

Story Platform is a monthly live event at The Gilded Saloon, created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!

Support The Makers Samples and Seconds Edit Pop Up

Join Support The Makers at The Shop With No Name for their exclusive Samples & Seconds Edit between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th March!

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 Blacksmiths Knife Making Workshop

Learn the fundamental basics of blacksmithing in a supportive and engaging environment on this one day course run by Work of Iron at The Pitt.

The Breath

Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly AKA The Breath play The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 27th March.

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Join Old'n'Dead Productions, at The Georgian House in March, for Oscar Wilde's hilarious comedy about mistaken identities and secret engagements in "The Importance Of Being Earnest"!

The Night Market UK - Edinburgh

The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory in Leith to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 27th 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!

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.

The ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe's foremost tribute, along with his sensational live band, is coming to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 27th 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.

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

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!

Don't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival kick off 'The Fortunate Son' tour at The Barrowlands on Friday 27th 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!

Come test your knowledge and help raise funds for Coalburn Brass Bands, at their Family Quiz Night on Friday 27th March at Lodge St Thomas Social Club, Larkhall!

50rpm are delighted to welcome Merseyside hero Ian Prowse to the Georgian Hotel for the first time on Friday 27th 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!

Get ready for an action-packed evening of Elite Ice Hockey League competition as the Glasgow Clan take on Fife Flyers at Braehead Arena on Friday 27th March!

If you missed Killer Instinct when they've played at The Bungalow Paisley you've got another chance to catch them on Friday 27th March!

The first Paisley Arts Festival, running from Friday 27th March until Sunday 29th March, is bringing three days of unforgettable live performances, music and visual arts to the town!

Join the Stirling4Community Art Group for an exhibition of framed paintings and drawings, created by their members, on Friday 27th March at the Holy Trinity Church Hall!

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!

Don't miss Norrie Maciver, lead singer of Skipinnish, when he plays the Tolbooth Stirling on Friday 27th March!