Events in Edinburgh on 16 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 16 November 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
100 Species Exhibition
The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.
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A Walk into Town: Exhibition of photographs by James Carter
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to present an exhibition of photographs by Collectivist James Carter, showing from Sunday 12th November.
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Arthur’s Secrets
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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asweetsea – Liza Sylvestre
Liza Sylvestre's first solo exhibition in Scotland, asweetsea, explores what it means to communicate. Catch it at Collective Edinburgh from 21st October!
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Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2023 festival will be held between between the 13th and 19th November!
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Cab-arette Showtour
A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Cards for Good Causes
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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Castle Chorus weekly rehearsal
Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Christmas Pop-up Shop
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to introduce our first Christmas Pop-up shop, providing a wider selection of handmade Christmas goods!
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Comedy at Dragonfly
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday & Sunday at Dragonfly!
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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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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour
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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Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour
Following on the success of the Daring Women of Edinburgh daytime tour, this walking tour at night gives you a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history.
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Dinosaurs!
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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Disney’s Aladdin
Don't miss Disney’s spectacular Broadway and West End musical Aladdin when it comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse from 24th October!
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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central 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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Dunedin Consort: Čičić Directs Vivaldi
Dunedin Consort is joined by guest director and superstar violinist Bojan Čičić for this fiery all-Vivaldi programme.
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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
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
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
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
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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Edinburgh Comedy Cellar
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday at The Canons Gait.
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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2023 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Ewan MacFarlane
A brilliant live performer, don’t miss the return of one of Scotland's most distinctive voices Ewan MacFarlane at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 18th November!
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Exhibition : Charlotte Roseberry - WYRMS
'WYRMS' is a solo exhibition by abstract painter Charlotte Roseberry and it's showing in Detail Framing & Gallery from 28th October!
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Exhibition ‘Elegy for Autumn’
'Elegy for Autumn' at Birch Tree Gallery, brings together two artists - Glynnis Carter with mixed media paintings on canvas and Hanna Salomonsson with new ceramic vessels.
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Exhibition: Picture Hooks Emerging Illustrators
Rediscover the magic of picture book illustration at the Picture Hooks exhibition in the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 4th November!
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Exploring Special Connection - Creative experience for Two
This 2.5 hour 2:1 interactive workshop provides the Two of You with a unique opportunity to use an art-making process as a way to connect with your special being on a deeper level.
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Finding Your Way - 1:1 creative experience
This 1:1 creative experience would suit individuals who believe in the powerful link between art, science, and spirituality and who are open to experiments on their self-awareness journey.
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French Film Festival at Institut français d’Ecosse
The selection at the Institut français d’Ecosse provides a perfect opportunity to see a range of exciting, diverse titles, both classic and contemporary.
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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Globe Bar World Famous Karaoke
Get yourself down to The Globe Bar Edinburgh for the best fun you can have with a microphone on a Thursday!
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Go Quest Adventures - Edinburgh
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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Graystone Gallery: The Colour & The Shape
The Colour & The Shape, a stunning new exhibition at Graystone Gallery's new home, explores the unique ways in which four contemporary artists express their vision of the environments around us.
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Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh
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
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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Jah Wobble’s Metal Box - Rebuilt in Dub - feat. Jon Klein
Don't miss former Public Image Ltd bassist Jah Wobble live at La Belle Angele as he tours his new studio album, Metal Box - Rebuilt in Dub!
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Joan Doerr :: Into the Light
&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Joan Doerr this November with 'Into the Light, her second solo exhibition with the gallery!
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John – Thomas Abercromby
Part of Collective’s Satellites Programme, Thomas Abercromby’s ‘John’ is a moving image work that explores the intricate ties between family, grief and the multifaceted layers of social class.
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Mark Making and the Landscape
Catch this solo exhibition of large scale paintings by artist Kelly Stewart showing at Whitespace until 16th November!
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Moody Monday Textile Printing Workshops
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
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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North of the Forth and Mel
Three women painters who met online during covid, eventually got together in person and now have this exhibition showing at Dundas Street Gallery.
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Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway
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
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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One Square Brasserie launches Portuguese wine and dining experience
The Sheraton's One Square Brasserie presents a new series of experiential wine pairing dining evenings: 'A Journey Through...' The first of which is Portugal on Thursday 16 November.
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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.
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Printmaking Classes in Portobello, Edinburgh
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
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
Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.
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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition
Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
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RSCDS Scottish Dance Classes for Children (P1 and above) - Saturday mornings
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tarot for Wellbeing
Join this open group in Edinburgh to explore the many ways in which the Tarot can support our wellbeing.
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The Best of Scottish Comedy
Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.
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The Forth Awards
The Forth Awards with St James Quarter return to the Usher Hall on 16th November. The ceremony recognises those living in our community as well as some of the biggest names in music & entertainment.
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The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh
The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh offers a thrilling and chilling experience of Edinburgh's dark history and hauntings.
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The Ghosts of North Leith
Citadel Arts Group present The Ghosts of North Leith at North Leith Parish Church from 14th to 16th November!
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The Scottish Landscape Awards
The City Art Centre is thrilled to host the inaugural exhibition of Scotland’s newest open call in contemporary art - The Scottish Landscape Awards.
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Time Traveller: Charles Lyell at Work
This exhibition in Edinburgh University's Main Library provides a unique insight into geologist and science writer Charles Lyell's developing ideas about the uniformity of nature.
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Trail Blazers Comedy: Open Mic
Trail Blazers Comedy is a Free Weekly Open Mic Night ran by Comedians Jordan Sculley and Ronnie Smith in the Heart of Edinburgh every Thursday at The Blue Blazer.
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Up close: Domestic objects
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see domestic objects used behind the scenes in The Palace of Holyroodhouse past and present!
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Wild Women of Edinburgh - Yes We Can Garden!
This is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.
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Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections
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:
Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday 16th November!
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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Hoop Embroidery Group
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, grab a hoop, some material and a needle and join The Market Place Newton Mearns for their weekly Hoop Embroidery Group!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival
With a series of events over November, come in out of the cold, dark night, enjoy a drink from Edinburgh Gin and hear from celebrated and award-winning Scottish authors!
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Country Legends of the Grand Old Opry
Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show “Country Legends of the Grand Old Opry” returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Tennessee nostalgia.
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Scottish Country Dancing classes for young people age 5+
Join the RSCDS young people's classes at Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth and learn about traditional Scottish Dancing!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture - Part 2
The Glasgow Academy are delighted to welcome guests to the second of the much-anticipated, Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture Series on Thursday 16th November.
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Beagles & Ramsay: NHOTB & RAD
The vast neo-classical space of GoMA will undergo a radical transformation as three new NHOTB & RAD fashion lines are unveiled this Autumn by creative directors Beagles & Ramsay!
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Platform Music Classes
Fancy learning to play an instrument? Platform Glasgow run weekly Fiddle, Guitar and Drum classes for juniors and adults!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
National Theatre Live: Skylight
Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare's play Skylight!
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East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Pop In And Play
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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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
St James’ Primary School Renfrew Christmas Fayre
St James' Primary School Renfrew Parent Group are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Thursday 16th November!
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Habbie Crafts presents The 12 Makes of Christmas
Habbie Crafts presents, The 12 Makes of Christmas... think warm drinks, gentle music and a weekly craft to get you in the festive mood!
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Autumn Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt
Are you a super wildlife spotter? Pop into the visitor centre at RSPB Lochwinnoch to collect your goodie bag and take part in this fun challenge for kids of all ages!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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Scottish Autism Art Opportunities Exhibition
Made in Stirling is exhibiting and selling some of the Art Opportunities artwork, so come along and support a good cause!
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