Events in Edinburgh on 17 October 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
AC/DC Experience
The legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking... and set to be unleashed at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 17th October!
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AI.Soma: Wayne McGregor
Studio Wayne McGregor will deliver a creative residency culminating in a performance centred on McGregor’s AI.Soma at Edinburgh Futures Institute on 17th October.
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An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location
Indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery!
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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Autumn Explorers
Following the success of our half day holiday programmes during the spring and summer at Edinburgh Zoo we are delighted to announce our Autumn Explorer programme!
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Bingo Babes! Drag Bingo
The fabulous Bingo Babes will be taking over for a raucous night of good old-fashioned drag bingo at Hoots Comedy every Thursday!
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Black Boar Historical Fencing Classes (Smallsword)
Black Boar is a historical fencing school, specialising in smallsword and military sabre tuition. If you’d like to get involved, book a class to start your historical fencing journey!
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy 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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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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Choral Concert : Figuralchor Köln - Scotland Tour
German choir Figuralchor Köln is touring Scotland this year with a date at the Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart Edinburgh on Thursday 17th October.
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Cold War Scotland
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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Come What May
Come What May, the ultimate tribute to Moulin Rouge & other hit movie musicals, comes to the Usher Hall on Thursday 17th October!
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Bring your imagination to life and help IKEA Edinburgh create a whimsical display that celebrates nature and community this October Half Term!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Craigies Pumpkin Festival
Building on the success of last year’s Spooky Days and the hugely popular PYO Pumpkins, Craigies Pumpkin Festival will offer delight and frights to families during the day.
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Craigies Pumpkin Festival ‘After Dark’
Join us at Craigies Farm for a night filled with spine tingling frights and fun - if you're brave enough!
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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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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Daring & Delicious - Private Walking Tour
Come to wander through the secret alleyways of old Edinburgh - come to listen, come to share your own daring stories. This private tour is unmissable!
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ECHC Game Changers 2024
Welcome to the world of Game Changers! It's a mighty way to raise money for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity from the comfort of your gaming chair or sofa!
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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 Cocktail Week
After a sellout event last year, Edinburgh Cocktail Week is returning in October 2024 from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th!
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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Dive into Edinburgh's darker corners on a thrilling 2-hour walk exploring the city's most bone-chilling legends.
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Edinburgh Food Tour
Eat and drink your way through Scotland’s history and culture on a carefully curated wander through the cobbled streets and historic alleys of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh October Camp 2024 at George Watson’s College
Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
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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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at The Scotsman Hotel!
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters
Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.
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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation 2024
Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
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Half Term: Second World War Scotland
Discover real objects and stories from the Second World War in Scotland with our half term family activities at National Museum of Flight Scotland!
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Highlands to Islands
This art exhibition presents the work of three accomplished wildlife artists: Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who draw their inspiration from the North East of Scotland and Orkney.
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
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John Francis Flynn
Singer and multi-instrumentalist John Francis Flynn returns to The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 17th October as part of a UK Autumn tour!
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Karine Léger :: Found Shapes
This exhibition, at &Gallery in October, delves into artist Karine Léger's process of creation, where sketches emerge from the "found shapes" of nature.
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Live music at Bar 13
Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Manual Cinema: October Camp
Enrol Your Children in a magical October Camp at the Edinburgh Steiner School, tailored for children ages 7-10!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
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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Nobody’s Empire: An Evening With Stuart Murdoch
Join Stuart Murdoch for an evening of reading, songs and a live Q&A at Summerhall, in celebration of his debut novel, Nobody's Empire.
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October Half Term Holiday Camps
Let your child discover adventure this October at The Wild Outdoors camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School!
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October Holidays On Board
There’s fun for all the family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October where kids can listen to their own special children’s audio tour as they explore all five decks.
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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition
This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.
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Pedal 4 Poverty
Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!
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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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Queer East Festival
The Queer East Festival 2024 nationwide tour is heading to the Cameo Picturehouse in Edinburgh from 17th - 21st October.
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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion
A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.
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Séance - Edinburgh’s Haunting
Séance is back at Wonder & Co. Step into the eerie past of Edinburgh as we recreate a Victorian-style séance using age-old techniques!
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The 2024 edition of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place across Scotland from 10th - 27th October, exploring the theme of 'In/Visible'.
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Sean Collins: Still Smokin Funny
Sean Collins, a stalwart of the standup scene with three decades of uproarious experience, bring his new show 'Still Smokin' Funny' to The Stand Edinburgh!
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Skinny Living
Three piece indie soul group Skinny Living will headline La Belle Angele on Thursday 17th October!
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Sporting Memories: Southside Group
Join the Sporting Memories weekly club in the southside of Edinburgh, in partnership with Southside Faith Care, to reminisce and talk about sport (although no topic is off limits!).
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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS
Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.
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Terror Walking Tour
Dare you join Auld Reekie Tours on a spine-chilling adventure beneath Edinburgh's streets?
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The Baddies
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience
Embark on an epic adventure to the iconic backdrops of the beloved series Outlander on this 1 Day experience!
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The Roze Garden
Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!
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Theravāda Buddhism
This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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Trick or Treat Trail
Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Walter Trout plus special guest Laura Evans
Blues-Rock’s Resilient Icon Walter Trout plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th October with special guest Laura Evans!
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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:
Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings
The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!
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The Community Hub Clarkston: Hoop Embroidery Group
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, grab a hoop, some material and a needle and join The Community Hub Clarkston for their weekly Hoop Embroidery Group!
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Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
ACE Chorus - Rehearsals
Discover singing joy with ACE Chorus a friendly non-audition choir which hold weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings at Inverkeithing Parish Church!
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Fife Climate Festival
The Fife Climate Festival is a celebration of community climate action, filled with inspiring and interesting events and activities throughout Fife.
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Veterans Supper Club
The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland are hosting suppers for Veterans, Serving Personnel and Reserves every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Sgraffito Halloween 2 Day Hand Building Workshop
During this workshop from Art Space G41 students will learn to use a variety of tools and techniques to create their own unique Halloween sculptures, pumpkins and haunted houses.
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30 Minute Meditation Classes
Take half an hour out to cultivate inner peace and enjoy the rest of the day with an inspired and positive mind on one of Kadampa Meditation Centre Glasgow's 30 Minute Meditation Classes.
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Free Health Checks, Lifestyle Support & Advice With Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Health Defence team is here to help you make positive changes to your health – starting today!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 12th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
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Darktober
Darktober returns to M&Ds this Halloween! Come along and ride a selection of their outdoor rides as often as you like at night!
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The Little Shop of Halloween Horrors
Visitors to East Kilbride town centre are in for a spooky surprise this October as a spine-tingling array of ghouls and spectres descend on the malls to celebrate Halloween!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Communi-tree At IKEA Glasgow
Bring your imagination to life and help IKEA Glasgow create a whimsical display that celebrates nature and community this October Half Term!
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The Fashion Class - Autumn Fashion Camp
Learn fashion design and illustration, take part in an Autumn themed fashion photo shoot and mush more at The Fashion Class' Autumn Camp!
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Woodland Wanderings Trail At IKEA Glasgow
Embark on a magical adventure at IKEA Glasgow this October! Can you find all the hidden mushrooms?
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Inspired by Nature Exhibition
This exhibition celebrates all that Rachel Davies has achieved since starting as one of the Made in Stirling artists, resulting in an amazing body of work and a published book on her mosaics.
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Yoga Classes in Stirling
Join Roz Yoga Lifestyle for these weekly mat and chair yoga classes at The Dunblane Centre!
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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BLIGHT - Halloween Scare Trail
Kelburn's 'Haunted Forest' returns with an appetite for fear. By Popular demand, the immersive scare experience is now running even more days throughout October 2024!
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Halloween Trail
Have you got what it takes to conquer the Halloween trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum?
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
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Kelburn’s Halloween Pumpkin Party
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October with thrilling activities for all ages!
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