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Events in Edinburgh on 28 October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025

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

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

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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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years

26th July 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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

25th February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!

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Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

28th October 2025

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes return to the UK for a short run, ahead of their headline slot at the Black Deer London festival, and play La Belle Angele on Tuesday 28th October!

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

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

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

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

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

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!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

31st March 2025 - 21st December 2025
Various Locations 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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Drawing the Italian Renaissance

17th October 2025 - 1st March 2026

This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

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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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

30th May 2025 - 13th February 2026

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

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Innovations & Inventions Tour

1st June 2025 - 31st October 2025

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

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

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

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

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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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

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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Miss Saigon

28th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

A major UK Tour of the musical Miss Saigon has been announced for 2025 including dates at Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Monkeys: Our Primate Family

28th June 2025 - 30th November 2025

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

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

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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New Monthly Veterans Cafe

Selected dates between 1st November 2024 - 30th December 2025

Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.

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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

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

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

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

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

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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Spandex Comedy

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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The Seagull

9th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Chekhov's much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.

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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

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

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

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

25th June 2025 - 18th December 2025

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

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

28th October 2025

Join local historian Lorraine Murray to separate fact from fiction as she discusses Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew at Barrhead Foundry on Tuesday 28th October.

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Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Join Mearns Kirk Helping Hands every other Tuesday for 'Blether and a Brew' featuring plenty of tea, coffee, sweet treats and good company!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Dreel Crafters

Dreel Crafters

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Dreel Crafters is a chance to grab a cuppa with some friendly faces and have a 'craft and a natter' with a bunch of beginners and more-experienced makers!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

6th January 2025 - 31st October 2025

Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Spanish Conversation Classes

Spanish Conversation Classes

Selected dates between 13th May 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Language Cafe & Hub's language centre offers Spanish conversation classes for all levels and abilities.

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Disco Buddies ASN Disco

Disco Buddies ASN Disco

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

Disco Buddies host their ASN Disco every Tuesday at Westwood Parish Church in East Kilbride, it's a fun and safe environment to socialise with peers while enjoying a dance, bingo and raffles!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Events 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

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

22nd March 2025 - 22nd March 2026

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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Weekly Sound Meditation

Weekly Sound Meditation

Selected dates between 29th April 2025 - 23rd December 2025

These weekly Sound Meditation sessions at SANA Yoga & Massage are designed to help you to relax and let go of all tension and stress in mind and body.

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Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 21st October 2024 - 23rd December 2025

Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

30th April 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

27th January 2025 - 8th December 2025

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!

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Events in Other Areas

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