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Events in Edinburgh on 20 October 2023

View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 20 October 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Edinburgh

100 Species Exhibition

13th October 2023 - 15th January 2024

The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.

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Arthur’s Secrets

1st September 2023 - 26th March 2024

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Bloke in a Dress Exhibition

29th September 2023 - 11th November 2023

‘Bloke in a Dress’ is an exhibition featuring work by Out of the Blueprint’s most recent artist-in-residence, Levi Richards.

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Cards for Good Causes

16th October 2023 - 18th December 2023

The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2024
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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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour

1st October 2023 - 6th January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

With all the statues of men in Edinburgh, you may be wondering who are the amazing women who made this city. Come see on our daring walking tour!

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Dinosaurs!

1st April 2022 - 31st March 2024

Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!

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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh

14th August 2023 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.

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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!

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EBA Social Badminton

11th April 2023 - 20th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Looking to play badminton? Join us for our weekly social badminton sessions, perfect for adult beginner and intermediate players.

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

1st September 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs 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 Cheese Crawl

25th February 2023 - 30th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Edinburgh’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour!

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Flight Paths

4th October 2023 - 12th November 2023

Don't miss the new exhibition 'Flight Paths' at the Scottish Ornithologists' Club in Aberlady, featuring linocut prints by Babs Pease and John Hatton along with sculptures by Helen Denerley!

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Friday Friends

6th October 2023 - 7th June 2024

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

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Go Quest Adventures - Edinburgh

1st January 2022 - 31st December 2023

The Edinburgh Quest is a fun, engaging way to explore the Old Town/Royal Mile area of Edinburgh from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!

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Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh

1st October 2023 - 26th November 2023
Edinburgh Old Town

Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh offers the opportunity to explore the medieval soul of Edinburgh and immerse yourself in its atmospheric and historic charm.

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Islander Handbag Workshop

25th October 2022 - 31st December 2023
Edinburgh Old Town

Come along and create your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag, choose your favourite colours and get creative as you construct all the different components!

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Kyiv is the Unbreakable Heart of Europe

23rd September 2023 - 12th November 2023

This photography exhibition by Ukrainian photographers illustrates the impact of war on the daily lives of people in Ukraine and showcases 32 images of Kyiv and the surrounding towns.

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Moody Monday Textile Printing Workshops

20th February 2023 - 31st December 2023

1:1 sessions are now available with all of our existing courses on short taster or longer masterclass courses at a time that suits you or your group.

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National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours

8th April 2023 - 31st March 2024

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.

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Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway

1st April 2023 - 1st April 2024
Online Event Edinburgh

Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway is an online exhibition by Edinburgh artist Jill Ashforth!

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Nzira Yeparuware: A path upon a rock

28th September 2023 - 30th November 2023

Nzira Yeparuware is an artwork exhibition at Edinburgh Castle which has been created by artist Tanatsei Gambura and focusses on discussions linked to Empire and Scotland’s built environment.

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Printmaking Classes in Portobello, Edinburgh

29th September 2023 - 15th December 2023

Check out these Lino Printing Classes run by Little Axe on Fridays at Bellfield Community Centre, Portobello from September through to December!

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Raeburn’s Edinburgh

2nd June 2023 - 26th November 2023

This exhibition at The Georgian House marks the 200th Anniversary of the Scottish painter Henry Raeburn’s death by mapping his life and times in Edinburgh through the people he painted.

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Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania

12th August 2023 - 14th April 2024

Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.

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RSCDS Scottish Dance Classes for Children (P1 and above) - Saturday mornings

2nd September 2023 - 9th December 2023

Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations with the first 2 classes free!

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RSCDS Scottish dance classes for Young Dancers (P5 and above) -Saturday mornings

2nd September 2023 - 9th December 2023

The RSCDS has a new class starting on Saturday 2nd September. Aimed at P5 and above we hope this class will allow young dancers to continue dancing as they head towards High School.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

11th January 2023 - 13th December 2023
Various Locations East Lothian

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.

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Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition

31st January 2023 - 31st December 2023

The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition features almost 200 images from 100 photographers and is on display at Bonnie & Wild throughout 2023.

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Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

28th July 2023 - 6th January 2024

The world renowned Dovecot Studios is celebrating the works of Scottish women artists across 250 years in a major new exhibition.

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Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape

24th June 2023 - 2nd June 2024

250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.

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The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh

1st October 2023 - 26th November 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh offers a thrilling and chilling experience of Edinburgh's dark history and hauntings.

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Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections

2nd September 2023 - 28th January 2024

Scottish Caribbean writers Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart are co-curating an exhibition of poetry, prose and artworks by people of Caribbean descent.

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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

9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

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

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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:

Know your nature

Know your nature

25th August 2023 - 31st December 2023

Explore the Garden, investigate the wildlife that lives here and earn your Know Your Nature badge!

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Heroes of the Viking World

Heroes of the Viking World

1st June 2023 - 19th November 2023

In this age, where superheroes exist only in fiction, this compelling exhibition allows you to discover some of the real-life hero ‘celebrities’ of the Viking world.

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Together Levenmouth Escape Room

Together Levenmouth Escape Room

5th September 2022 - 31st December 2023

Your gang have a job to do. It’s extremely high security, but you have insider knowledge... Come and try the Escape Room at Levenmouth Together Hub!

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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:

Gavin Nicol: A Search for Truth

Gavin Nicol: A Search for Truth

7th October 2023 - 19th December 2023

A special exhibition is being hosted by the Lillie Art Gallery, 50 years after the artist's work was shown at a previous display in the Milngavie venue!

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Pollok House Guided Tours

Pollok House Guided Tours

16th July 2023 - 30th November 2023

Find out more about the history of Pollok House and the Maxwell family on one of their hour long guided tours!

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

14th January 2023 - 17th December 2023

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:

East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Pop In And Play

East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Pop In And Play

15th May 2023 - 31st December 2023

Fancy a free game of table tennis? Played before and don't know how to get back into it? Want to try it for the first time? Join East Kilbride Table Tennis Club for a Pop In & Play session!

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Bugs and Beasties Trail

Bugs and Beasties Trail

7th October 2023 - 17th November 2023

Find big bugs and beasties, and learn some fun bug facts, on your way to the working farm at the National Museum of Rural Life!

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Befriending Project

Befriending Project

1st September 2023 - 31st March 2024

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Volunteering Matters are looking to recruit volunteers in North Lanarkshire.

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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:

Big Art Show

Big Art Show

31st August 2023 - 18th November 2023

Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between August 31st and November 18th!

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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:

Free Beginners Karate Class

Free Beginners Karate Class

17th August 2023 - 31st December 2023

Now in it's 50th year, Stirling Karate Club is one of Scotland's oldest. The club is offering a free intoductory class for kids (8 years and upwards), adults and over 60s.

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Satellite CLL with the Thomas Graham Community Library

Satellite CLL with the Thomas Graham Community Library

1st October 2023 - 20th December 2023

The University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning are delighted to be delivering a small selection of their adult learning classes from the Thomas Graham Community Library.

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Stirling Folk Club Events 2023

Stirling Folk Club Events 2023

1st October 2023 - 27th November 2023

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club this year!

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Events in Other Areas

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