Events in Edinburgh on 05 October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
A Spoonful of Vintage
A Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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An Audience with Priscilla Presley
Don't miss the rare opportunity to hear Priscilla Presley speak with grace and honesty about the complexities of love, identity, and the legacy she continues to shape!
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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years
This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Beer Tasting Session
Join us for an expertly led beer tasting session at BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh – perfect for the beer-curious and craft fanatics alike.
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Brian Cox - It’s All About Me!
In his first ever one man show, It’s All About Me!, Brian Cox takes us from the backstreets of Dundee to starring in Hollywood blockbusters, a journey full of laughter and pathos!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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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!
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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Edinburgh Cocktail Week returns for its eighth year as the UK's leading cocktail festival from Friday 3rd - Sunday 12th October 2025.
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Innovations & Inventions Tour
Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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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.
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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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.
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
See some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!
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Photo Plate Lithography Weekend
Explore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.
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Resistance
Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes
Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Stockbridge Market
The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
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Sunday Market on the Croft
Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
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The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Edinburgh
A visit to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre is a must if you're planning a home upgrade!
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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.
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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You Mean the World Exhibition
This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025
Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!
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Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Final Round
The 2025 KMSC Championship season reaches its final round at Knockhill, bringing action in the exciting clockwise direction for an unforgettable showdown!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill
Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.
READ MOREEvents in Glasgow
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is an incredible weekend of running that includes a 10k & half marathon on Sunday 5th October and Junior & Mini event on Saturday 4th October!
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Museum Of Things
Through a process of artistic reclamation, Museum of Things delves critically and creatively into The Hunterian's spaces and artefacts, reimagining their significance in contemporary contexts.
READ MOREEvents in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Live Music Sundays
Join Joe Gallacher and Daniel Rooney for some live music at ORA Bar as part of their Live Music Sundays!
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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!
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South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Mud Madness
Taking place in the stunning grounds of Chatelherault, Mud Madness involves mud runs, water slides, obstacles and even a dip in the River Avon – great fun for all ages!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Barshaw Junior Parkrun
Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Aerial Yoga
Feeling inspired to try something new or expand your existing practice? Then join Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga at 3 Wellgreen Lane, Stirling for these Aerial Yoga classes on Mondays & Tuesdays!
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Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2025!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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