(whalesong), at BrewDog DogHouse, is a sound play about the noises and voices in the oceans, created and performed by award-winning sound artist and technologist Xavier Velastín.
READ MOREThe Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
READ MOREFollow 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!
READ MOREMoonlight Concerts return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a technological breakthrough in musical composition!
READ MOREMartin 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!
READ MOREThis summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
READ MOREAfter a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, Mythography return with their urgent and haunting production of Jean Anouilh’s Antigone!
READ MOREEnjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MORECome and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
READ MOREOne of the world’s most celebrated improv shows EVER heads back to the Fringe for its 19th year with a brand new and as-yet unknown run of original, hilarious, and unpredictable one-off musicals!
READ MOREReturning to the Fringe from Montréal acclaimed company, We All Fall Down Interdisciplinary Creations, presents Because You Never Asked in the intimate surroundings of Summerhall’s Main Hall.
READ MORE69 sketches in an hour! The UK's fastest sketch show returns to the Fringe for its sixth year, featuring new sketches for 2025!
READ MORELet’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song!
READ MOREIndulge in the ultimate musical celebration of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond as award-winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair come together to craft an extraordinary tribute show as part of the Fringe!
READ MOREUsing words, dance and song these two uncompromising performers offer us an alternative love story... don't miss Chunky Jewellery at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
READ MOREStep into a story steeped in centuries with Closes & Coffee, an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close.
READ MOREJoin Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
READ MOREExploring 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.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MOREMarnina and Micah just got married, and except for some bed bugs, a judgy couples therapist and their wedding venue burning down, everything was pitch perfect.
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
READ MORELooking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREHave fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREOpen your heart and ears to love as award-winning concert pianist Matthew Shiel exposes the scandalous love affairs of the great composers at St Vincent's Chapel this August!
READ MOREAre 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!
READ MOREDogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
READ MOREUncover 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!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREIf 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!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
READ MOREThe 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August with the Theme 'Repair'.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.
READ MOREAncient Chinese myths inspire Huang Ruo's opera, confronting humanity's complex relationship with nature.
READ MOREThis collection of short plays audaciously explores the power of the arts in today's world events, political resistance and displays of artistic freedom.
READ MORESir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in Giacomo Puccini’s heartfelt opera.
READ MORERenaissance meets punk in Scottish Ballet’s retelling of the story of one of Scotland’s most famous women.
READ MORECirca joins with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a chorus from Scottish Opera for the European premiere of this electrifying production of Gluck’s seminal opera at The Edinburgh Playhouse.
READ MOREEdinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREFrom 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!
READ MOREThe only metal festival in the Fringe returns to La Belle Angele on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREJoin Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at in Lauriston Castle Gardens!
READ MOREFrank Sanazi storms back into Edinburgh to deliver his signature mix of darkly hilarious tunes and extreme comedy!
READ MOREGarry Starr is back! The multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind returns to the Fringe with his acclaimed anarchic masterclass: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins!
READ MOREGooses Quizzes, Edinburgh’s premier quiz company, has announced the return of its popular show, The Elimination Game, to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
READ MORECome along for our Ceilidh Night at The Grand Cafe every Saturday from 10pm until late throughout the summer!
READ MOREEvery 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!
READ MOREInspired by ‘Interstellar,’ this show time-warps cinema history, intersplicing modern film music with silent cinematography with live music as we travel through cinema history!
READ MOREThis visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.
READ MOREFrom heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
READ MOREThe solid gold, diamante-studded hit is back, bigger and more sparkly than ever in a run at the Fringe from 30 July – 24 August!
READ MOREThe unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is back at the Fringe with a 90s party hypnoshow!
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREJoin The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
READ MOREJoin us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
READ MOREJessica Durand is (very bravely) staging her very own self-insert Downton Abbey fanfiction for a live audience as part of the Fringe Festival!
READ MOREJohn Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
READ MOREBIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
READ MORELed 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.
READ MORENobody Cares is a hilarious, heartfelt and sometimes brutally honest tribute to recovering ingenues, mothers, and anybody working on themselves.
READ MOREThe weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
READ MOREKnown for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
READ MORELegendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREThe Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
READ MORELola is a vibrant new dance musical fusing passionate contemporary flamenco with the rousing rhythms of Latin pop and jazz. Catch it at the EICC as part of the Fringe!
READ MOREThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
READ MOREMiriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with more – more characters, more Dickens, and more fascinating stories about the man behind the classics!
READ MOREFeaturing brand-new routines for 2025! You'll leave astounded at the speed of MC Hammersmith's brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
READ MORECollective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
READ MOREA (nearly) solo show with live music, Midnight in Nashville is a raucous journey to Music City. Catch it as part of the Fringe Festival!
READ MORESee some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
READ MOREWelcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
READ MOREJourney through the life and work of these enigmatic artists back to the place when you first heard the remarkable sounds of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.
READ MOREThe distinguished Moonlight Concerts series proudly returns to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025, presenting virtuoso pianist Matthew Shiel in a sophisticated program of Beethoven's profound compositions.
READ MOREMUO is an immersive audiovisual installation by Lomond Campbell which makes use of muon detectors, sensing harmless radiation in the atmosphere.
READ MOREJoin Scottish artist and musician Lomond Campbell for a unique live performance of MUO, an audiovisual experience powered by the universe itself.
READ MORENot Cricket Production's 2024 sell-out production returns to the Fringe with a brand-new interactive murder mystery event!
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MOREDelve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
READ MORECome behind the scenes at your least favourite dating apps and meet the girl who's pulling the strings!
READ MOREOne Night In Nashville, featuring Maria Jordan, the UK's one and only down-town Nashville and honky-tonk experience, is coming to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREJoin Mercedes for a culinary journey through Peru as she teaches you how to make a traditional lamb stew and a delicious sweet tamale dessert on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREPhil Green, one of the circuit’s most personable comedians, delves into the psyche of the middle-aged male and sets himself the simple task of guiding them into the world of self-help.
READ MOREAfter a sell-out run last year, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon planetarium experience is back at the Fringe!
READ MOREContinuing the creative spirit, Theatre Ronin recreates folklore and emotional landscapes. A practice of Zen awaits you!
READ MOREResistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
READ MOREThis exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
READ MOREIn a landmark moment for the UAE comedy scene, Saaniya Abbas is set to become the first local comic to officially debut a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.
READ MORE101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
READ MOREThis long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
READ MOREHunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREShamilton, one of the most popular shows at the festival is back after selling out its previous three years and accumulating a Fringe fan-base that has never been seen before.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MOREBack with an all female cast, Singin I'm No a Billy SHE'S a Tim will have you laughing and crying so hard, you'll be begging for full time!
READ MOREEnjoy an afternoon with Solea, one of Scotland's finest guitar duos, making their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREUnearth 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 MORELooking 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!
READ MOREActor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
READ MORESTARDUST is a Fringe debut from Punchdrunk’s Kat McGarr, in which we see Kat transform personal grief into something absurd, funny, and profound.
READ MOREUnlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
READ MOREThese week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
READ MOREJoin Polymorphics on Saturday 16th August for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own terrazzo masterpiece!
READ MOREArnaud Askoy brings Chanson Francaise icon Jacques Brel to life at the Institut francais d'Ecosse a part of Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
READ MOREThe Lady Boys of Bangkok return to Edinburgh with a sensationally glamorous new show, a must-see new production for 2025 packed with fun filled comedy and outrageous cheekiness!
READ MOREA New York Times Critic's Pick! This is a marriage farce by Edward Einhorn about Stein and Toklas in which four actors play over 30 characters. Catch it at the Fringe!
READ MOREReturning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.
READ MOREThe Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.
READ MOREIndulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
READ MOREMarking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
READ MORETrainspotting Live returns to The Pleasance at EICC for the Edinburgh Fringe 2025! Early booking recommended!
READ MOREThe Real Mary Kings Close invites you to step beneath the Royal Mile and explore the shadowy secrets of the Old Town on a True Crime Tour. Dare to descend?
READ MOREVacuum Girl is a live presentation of a television pilot that follows a woman living through surreal dissociations in New York.
READ MOREFor the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
READ MOREWell Behaved Women is a riotous new comedy-drama by Amy Yeo and you can catch it at the Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of the Edinburgh Fringe!
READ MOREMaking her debut from Melbourne Australia, let Robyn Reynolds PLUNGE you into a hilarious (and deeply personal) show at the Assembly Roxy this August.
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MORETake your senses on a stellar adventure with Whisky Under the Stars, a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in Dynamic Earth’s awe-inspiring 360° Planetarium this August.
READ MOREJohn Wick. John Wick Chapter 2. John Wick Chapter 3. What do these movies have in common? Woody Fu has seen them. Now, he’s embodying the world’s favourite Canadian action star Keanu Reeves.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREYour 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.
READ MOREFree, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
READ MOREJoin 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 MOREJoin the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
READ MOREEnjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
READ MOREThis exhibition in the Scottish Fisheries Museum showcases squares made by people living in Fife reflecting places that they know and love.
READ MORECome along to the monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate with its independent producers and creatives!
READ MORESit back, enjoy some delicious food, sip on an artisan cocktail and get your requests at the ready when Michelle Elii brings Soul & Songbook Saturday to The Noble!
READ MOREThe Courettes live show is outstanding, a sweat dripping extravaganza of riffs and pure unadulterated adrenalin!
READ MOREJoin in a free build and play Lego session at Top Hat & Bishop! Come down for their weekly family Lego club and build whatever you can imagine!
READ MORENorth Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
READ MORELeadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!
READ MOREVoyage The Abba Tribute (formerly known as Abba A Rival) is an explosive Abba Tribute show packed with all your favourite Abba hits and it's returning to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREJoin Fireman Sam at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th August as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!
READ MOREExplore 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!
READ MOREExperience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
READ MORETake 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!
READ MORECome and visit the Kippen Flower Show in the historic village of Kippen, 10 miles from Stirling, on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREThis exhibition at Stirling Castle charts the rise, decline and renewal of Scotland's railways.
READ MOREAyrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
READ MOREYou'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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