Events in Edinburgh on Saturday 28th 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.

AMC Scotland Peace Symposium

Join Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Scotland for their annual Peace Symposium, an inspiring evening dedicated to promoting dialogue, mutual respect, and lasting peace within our society.

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.

Baking with Spices

Join us at Flavour and Haver Cook School on 28th March 2026 for a spice filled morning with our Food Education manager Sue!

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!

Beautiful Crazy - The Luke Combs Collection

Brand NEW for 2026 and coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet... Luke Combs!

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!

Breathe Your Wild

Don't miss Breathe Your Wild, the launch of the first ever Human Garage Fascial Maneuvers*(FMs) workshop in Edinburgh and this worldwide phenomenon.

Bryan Kearney Presents: Kearnage Edinburgh

Dublin born & bred DJ & producer Bryan Kearney brings Kearnage to Edinburgh for the first time ever, bringing Modeā along with him to The Liquid Room on Saturday 28th March!

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.

Chopin By Candlelight

Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional evening piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles' Cathedral!

Clearwater Creedence Revival

Don't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March 2026 with ‘The Fortunate Son’ tour!

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!

Conifox Easter Festival

Get ready for an eggs-traordinary Easter as Edinburgh's Conifox Adventure Park welcomes families to its much-loved annual Easter Festival!

Conservation Hangar Talks

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

Curiosity Club

Leave your grown-ups at the door and jump into a Curiosity Club for these exciting, hands-on sessions for curious kids at the National Museum of Scotland!

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!

Dalmahoy Hotel Craft Fayre

Explore handmade treasures, psychic insights & holistic goods at Dalmahoy Hotel's Spring Market on Saturday 28th March!

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! He'll bring Re:Creation to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 28th March 2026!

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!

Disco Days Edinburgh

Join the party at Scotland's beloved afternoon clubbing experience... Disco Days - all the fun of a night out, but during the day!

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!

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!

Easter Wreath Making Workshop

Learn how to create a beautiful Easter wreath using a variety of materials at The Eric Liddell Community's Easter Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday 28th March!

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 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 Singers: I Was Glad

Join The Edinburgh Singers at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 28th March for some splendid choral and organ staples performed over the last century at royal ceremonial events!

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!

Egg-cellent Easter Trail at Camera Obscura

Hop along this Easter with the whole family and enjoy a fun-packed visit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions... you would be hopping-mad to miss out!

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!

Fleeting Glimpses

Fleeting Glimpses at The Atelier Gallery brings together long-time gallery favourites Stanley Bird, Lesley Skeates, and Gillian Henshaw alongside Gillian Westland and Lindsay Turk.

Garleton Singers Spring Concert - Haydn’s Stabat Mater

The Garleton Singers bring their spring concert Stabat Mater featuring a choir, soloists and orchestra to Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 28th March!

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!

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out during the Easter Holidays and experience the UK's No.1 Attraction for yourself!

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.

Korrika 2026: A Race to Bring Awareness of Minority Languages Around The World

Get ready to celebrate Basque culture in Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March, by joining 'Korrika', a relay race held to promote and raise funds for the Basque language and its adult learning centres!

KPop Party

Get ready to dance, sing, and vibe all night long... this isn't just a party - it's a full-blown KPOP takeover at La Belle Angele on Saturday 28th March!

Landlines: New Edinburgh Exhibition from Contemporary Scottish Artist Andy Cross

A new exhibition of work by acclaimed contemporary Scottish artist Andy Cross showcasing the artist's distinctive handling of line and colour comes to Morningside Gallery this spring!

Lino Cut Printing Workshop

Join tutor and artist Anupa for this half day workshop in which participants will explore different ways of mark making on easy-cut or traditional lino with the help of gouges to carve your blocks.

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.

Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat

Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park!

Newshapes

Newshapes continue their charge to the forefront of the UK's booming alternative scene and you can catch them when they play Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 28th March!

North Edinburgh Community Festival Launch

Local young people are behind the organisation of the launch event for North Edinburgh Community Festival, taking place in West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday 28th March!

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!

Orienteering for Adult Beginners

Looking to improve your navigation skills or try a new sport? Scottish Orienteering are organising an adult beginner day at Cammo Estate, Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March!

Our Neighborhood in 2040: 3rd People’s Assembly

Join in a lively discussion exploring the future of Bruntsfield, Merchiston, Marchmont and Sciennes at the St Oswald's Centre / The Pianodrome on Saturday 28th March!

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and find just what you never knew you needed as you browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items... there's something for everyone!

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!

Paint & Wine: Water of Leith a la Monet

Be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of the Water of Leith a la Monet on this workshop at Birchwood Art Studio.

Panda’s Art Club

Head along to Inch House Community Centre for Panda's Art Club, where your child can explore colour, texture, and their own unique imagination in an immersive, hands-on workshop!

Pool Competition

Fancy a frame? Head to The Tarbet Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March, for a great pool competition where you can compete for cash prizes, have some fun and have even better company!

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!

Project Kuyenda Charity Gala

The third Project Kuyenda Charity Gala is taking place on Saturday 28 March at the prestigious 5-star Prestonfield House, filled with elegance, excitement, fine dining and top notch entertainment!

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.

Shopping the Swinging Sixties: Biba

Join Dr Bethan Bide at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 28th March for a lunchtime talk as she explores the allure of Biba's boutique culture and its evolution into a shopping experience!

Spinner Ring Workshop

Design and craft your own spinner ring (also known as a worry ring or fidget ring) with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of The Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 28th March!

Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring in the Pentland Hills!

Spring Workshop: Fly On Your Heavy Feet

Join Laura and Emily at St James the Less Episcopal Church on Saturday 28th March for a gentle workshop following the Spring Equinox to reconnect with yourself and the natural world as spring awakens!

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!

Thaw: by Shona Cowie

Fresh from new motherhood and fuelled by sleep deprivation, Shona Cowie brings a brilliant warm-up gig to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, blending the oldest stories with a dash of quantum theory!

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 Blockheads

The Blockheads return to La Belle Angele on Saturday 28th March!

The Final Betrayal: Interactive Dinner Experience

Don't miss an evening of intrigue and cunning at Norton House Hotel & Spa, where guests navigate shifting loyalties and unmask the Betrayers over a two-course interactive dinner!

The General: A Silent Film Spectacular with Live Organ Accompaniment by Donald Mackenzie

The Corstorphine Trust is delighted to announce the return of Donald MacKenzie who will be providing accompaniment for Buster Keaton's silent masterpiece 'The General' in its 100th anniversary year!

The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live

Prepare for the ultimate evening of amazement when Daniel Sinclair brings The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live to Edinburgh's Assembly Roxy on Saturday 28th March!

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 Light House

Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life love story about holding on to each other, even in the darkest times. It’s a love letter to life.

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 Scottish Tattoo Convention

The Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2026, bigger and better than ever!

The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection

Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of Cher when The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection comes to The Usher Hall on Saturday 28th 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!

Time is Wasting: An Exhibition Of Painting, Drawing And Sculpture

Time is Wasting is an exhibition of painting, drawing and sculpture featuring works by Victoria Ross and Grace Pitman Ross at Whitespace Gallery.

Ubhal Cider Gathering

Join Anstruther's Aeble Cider Shop on Saturday 28th March as they take over Custom Lane in Leith for the first Ubhal Cider Gathering showcasing a diverse range of ciders and the people who made them!

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.

Valerie Thibault @ Music on the Mezzanine

In this atmospheric and resonant programme at Edinburgh Central Library, Valérie Thibault will present contemporary percussion music alongside her own improvisations, building a dreamy sound world.

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.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!

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!

Wes Banderson

Wes Banderson will be performing a selection of the original score music and deep-cut needle-drops from the films of Wes Anderson at The Mash House on Saturday 28th March!

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 Eastwood Park Theatre for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with a line up comprising Graham Mackie, Jo Caulfield, Cubby and MC Hammersmith!

Mearns Free Church are hosting their Easter Fun Day, with lots of activities for all the family, at Belmont House School on Saturday 28th March!

Kris MacKenzie a.k.a. Rita Riot is returning to Whitecraigs Rugby Club for this 80’s Themed Quiz and Show on Saturday 28th March!

Excelsior Events returns to the Kingdom Shopping Centre with their Comic & Toy Fair... an action-packed family day out for kids and adults alike with free entry!

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.

Join The Monarch Bar in Dunfermline for a weekend of music against racism with some amazing bands and prizes to be won!

Mallorca Lee's 1994 presents another unforgettable celebration of the music, artists, and atmosphere that made back in the day so special!

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!

The City of Glasgow Chorus is thrilled to present Handel's Messiah, one of the greatest pieces of classical music ever written, at Glasgow's iconic City Halls on Saturday 28th March!

East Kilbride Comic Con is back, with more traders, props and all of your favourite heroes and villains, for two full days at The Hub, EK on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March!

Glassfest is the one local festival you don't want to miss! It returns to Glassford Village Hall on Saturday 28th March for a day of the best local beers & spirits and non-stop live music!

Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th March!

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!

Discover the fantastic small-batch gins, new Veya Vodka and the latest whisky release produced by The Isle of Cumbrae Distillers at this free in-store tasting at Geraldo's of Largs!

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!

Hop along to Paisley on Saturday 28th March for Elim Christian Fellowship's Easter egg hunt around Paisley followed by family games, Lego and tasty treats for everyone!

The Ginger Cat Bookshop will be heading to Three Sisters Bake in Quarriers on Saturday 28th March as part of their Pop Up Shop... cakes and books, what a combination!

Get ready for a vibrant weekend packed with creativity, flavour and seriously good shopping when Makers & Merchants Markets return to GRID Braehead with their Artisan Pop-Up Market!

Join the Amazing Life Gospel Choir at the Albert Halls on Saturday 28th March for an uplifting evening of gospel music and featuring special guest speaker Sir Brian Souter!

Join the Rosenethe Singers at Church of the Holy Rude on Tuesday 28th March for Beacons of Hope, tracing the way composers across the centuries have expressed hope, praise, contemplation and love!

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!