Events in Edinburgh on 26 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 26 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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Aino Elina Stripped! + Hydroponics
Stripped! is a new, quiet, pop/indie/folk club. An hour of stripped versions of original songs, more like a concert than a gig.
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Art Tour - Connecting with Edinburgh’s spirit via art and coffee
Come along for an inspiring 2.5 hour art tour around the city of Edinburgh with artist Alena Rogozhkina, stopping in between locations at one of the best Edinburgh artisan coffee places!
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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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Barry Can’t Swim
Edinburgh dance artist Barry Can’t Swim stops at the Bongo Club Edinburgh on his UK tour promoting debut album ‘When Will We Land’ this Autumn.
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B’s Vintage Market
B's Vintage Market, Scotland’s biggest and best vintage market, is back with their FINAL 2023 event. This is ethical shopping to it's very core!
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Elgar’s Symphony No.1
Ryan Wigglesworth brings a composer’s creativity to these two astonishing scores – and joins Martin James Bartlett, to celebrate the brilliance, the wit and the unchained inspiration of Mozart.
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BELONGING: A Quines Cast Special
Join Hannah Lavery and Caitlin Skinner host a one-off special of Quines Cast, the hugely successful Stellar Quines podcast!
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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 Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2023, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed!
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Christmas at Dalkeith Country Park
A truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle.
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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 Market - East Princes Street Gardens
The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers.
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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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Classical Creativity Festival
Join Àirigh Productions for a creative week of classical music-making in collaboration with an international collective of artists and musicians!
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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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Craigies Santa Adventure
Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Craigies’ Santa Adventure!
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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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Cycling Home: BYOBicycle Writing Workshop
Come with your bicycle, helmet and weather-appropriate gear for a two-part workshop inspired by cycling!
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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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Darren Woodhead - Wildlife Art Exhibition
Our new exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady, presents watercolours by Darren Woodhead, inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of Scotland, and East Lothian in particular.
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Deep Rooted
'Deep Rooted' is a group exhibition featuring work by eight contemporary artists exploring the relationship between people and the natural environment using a variety of media and approaches.
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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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Double Bill: James Conor Patterson & William Letford
In this compelling double bill, James Conor Patterson and William Letford explore the resilience of ordinary people navigating strange, uncertain times.
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Double Bill: Yvonne Reddick & Dawn Watson
Don't miss an urgent, politically-charged double bill from two exciting writers. Yvonne Reddick and Dawn Watson!
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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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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 Car Boot Sale Market
Come and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
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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 Opera Company Seeking New Singers For Carmen
Aria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.
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Embodied Words: In conversation with Tishani Doshi
Forward Prize-winning poet, writer and dancer Tishani Doshi reads a selection of poetry from her extensive oeuvre, followed by a conversation with poet and researcher Theresa Muñoz.
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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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Feel Good Comedy
Scottish Huntingtons Charity comedy night returns to Bar 13 on the 26th of November with another excellent line up. Come join us as we aim raise as much money as possible through laughter!
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Festival Closing Party with Rock the Boat & Arusa Qureshi
Finish the festival in style at our closing party with a special festival edition of Rock the Boat open mic, followed by drinks, dancing and a DJ set from the inimitable Arusa Qureshi.
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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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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
Don't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!
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For Anyone Who Has Ever Been Eight Years Old
Legendary performance poet and musician John Hegley leads a fun creative workshop full of writing, drawing, songs and biscuits. Suitable for children of all ages.
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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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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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Groove Back Dance Class
Dive into Afro-Fusion, Soca, Jazz, Street dances, different Latin styles, Musical dances and many more with Pirita Tuisku at Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House!
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Hair Today: exploring poetry as documentary, inspired by the Arena film Hair
Inspired by the Arena film, Hair, this workshop will explore how our individual poetic voices can come together to create a collective cultural memory.
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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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Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 24th to 26th November!
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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair returns from 24th to 26th November!
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If You’ve Seen It, You Haven’t Seen It: An Exhibition of Poetry and Photography by Ellen Renton
Artist Ellen Renton explores photography from a visually impaired perspective, cultural notions of sight, and failures of image descriptions.
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Inua Ellams’ Search Party
Inua Ellams - playwright, performer, poet, MBE, Nigerian-British wunderkind and polymathic award-winner - wants you to throw words at him. No, really!!
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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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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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Joelle Taylor and the Forward Prize
Joelle Taylor will share her work alongside insights into the art of delivering captivating poetry performance and discuss what’s exciting in contemporary poetry right now.
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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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Karaoke Club: Sisters Sunday Sesh
Join us every Sunday from 9pm at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for our Karaoke Club and break out your inner Diva on our LIVE stage!
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Loud Poets Takeover
Don't miss a fantastic show from Scotland's award-winning spoken word night! Hosted by Kevin Mclean, featuring Katie Ailes, Bex Bidgood, Mark Gallie,and the 2023 Loud Poets Slam Champion RJ Hunter!
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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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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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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
Come along to Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale, open every Sunday on Levels E & F Red Car Park... all welcome!
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Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed
Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed unveils a selection of treasures that have joined the collection in the past five years.
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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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Poetry in Motion: Embodied Poetics To Help Expand Your Practice
In this unique workshop, choreopoet Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa will introduce you to her new performative writing technique that unites poetry and dance.
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Print / Card / Gift Letterpress Workshop
Learn how to set and print wood or metal type to create your own unique handcrafted cards and tags on this typochondriacs workshop at Outer Spaces!
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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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Reggaeton Dance Class
Join Pirita Tuisku for these Reggaeton Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House from 12th November!
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Rishi Dastidar: Walking with Neptune
Poet Rishi Dastidar has spent a lot of time in the company of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. Join them for a Sunday morning stroll along Portobello Beach.
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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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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Edinburgh
Join us at Dobbies Edinburgh for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Join us at Dobbies Livingston and enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself at Dobbies Livingston!
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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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Seeds: New Poetic Performances
Enjoy three new poetry-led performance pieces, commissioned by Push The Boat Out in association with National Theatre of Scotland.
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Senior Instrumental Taster Day
St Mary's Music School is holding a Senior Instrumental Taster Day on 26th November, specifically designed for young musicians aged S3 to S6. All applicants MUST be at a minimum of ABRSM Grade 5.
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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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Song Exploder
Join Conscious Route, Queen of Harps and Dave Hook as they lift the lid on their lyrics, telling the backstory to their songs and explaining their process.
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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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Susan Morrison is historically funny
Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up Comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy Edinburgh!
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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 Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
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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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The Snow Queen
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.
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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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Translation Sensation
Join poets Esa Aldegheri, Annie Rutherford, Peter Mackay and Nasim Rebecca Asl as together they attempt a live translation of At Eighty, the Edwin Morgan poem that our festival takes its name from.
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UNCANNY: I KNOW WHAT I SAW
Join paranormal podcaster Danny Robins for the biggest investigation into whether the impossible is possible when UNCANNY: I KNOW WHAT I SAW comes to The Queen's Hall in November!
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Unleashing SCORE’s Youth Voices
Presenting the first-ever performance of exciting new work by a group of Edinburgh's BPOC young people. It's the culmination of a collaboration between Bee Asha, Push the Boat Out and SCOREscotland.
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Village Green Makers Market at The Mart
Village Green Makers Market presents a wonderful event for you in the heart of East Lothian, full of local makers, artists & small independent businesses.
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Wielding the Green Knife: Poetry Weekend with Feral Angels
Join Tom Hirons and Rozi Hilton for a weekend intensive in the territory of poetry with its blazing head in the cosmos and its feet in the muck and murk of this world.
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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:
Beauty and the Beast
With stunning scenery, lavish costumes, a super talented cast, memorable songs and laughs galore, Beauty and the Beast at Eastwood Park Theatre is just what you need for some festive fun!
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Wreath Making
Join the Redhurst Hotel for some festive fun at their Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Sunday 26th November!
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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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Know your nature
Explore the Garden, investigate the wildlife that lives here and earn your Know Your Nature badge!
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Royal Marines Band Scotland presents: Lights, Camera, Action
The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland present a concert Themed: Lights, Camera, Action - it promises to be a fantastic evening of high quality, engaging music.
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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:
Boogie Brunch feat Stevie Lennon & More
The king of brunch, Stevie Lennon, returns to Radisson RED for the penultimate show of 2023 joined by the incredible Ace Tribe and Gav on Sax!
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Starsailor
Starsailor are heading out tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their album, Silence Is Easy, which will see them return to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 26th November!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Snow White and the Magic Mirror
Come along to boo the baddies, cheer the goodies, and have panto-tastic fun for all the family when East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club bring Snow White and the Magic Mirror to the Village Theatre!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Sandyholm for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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Valley View Winter Wonderland
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland their annual magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Ian Donaldson (H20) and Band
Singer-songwriter Ian Donaldson, co-founder and lead singer of new wave band H2O, will perform a set of H20 favourites and solo songs at The Bungalow Paisley on Sunday 26th November!
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Battery Park Junior Parkrun
Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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Wicked Weekend At IKEA Glasgow
Join the team at IKEA Glasgow for a range of fun activities in their customer restaurant!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Christmas Toy Appeal
The Salvation Army Charity Shop in Raploch is collecting for this year's toy appeal to help families in our local community.
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Free Beginners Karate Class
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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Cluaran School of Highland Dance
Cluaran School of Highland Dance Stirling is holding Highland Dance classes for children ages 3 years upwards both beginners and experienced.
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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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Kilmarnock Christmas Festival
Kilmarnock's Christmas Festival is coming to town on Sunday 26th November! Mark the date in your diary as it promises to be festive treat for all the family.
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