Events in Edinburgh on 21 October 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Afro Celt Sound System
Afro Celt Sound System bring their ground-breaking fusion of African, Gaelic and Bhangra influenced sounds to Summerhall on 21st 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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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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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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Communi-tree In Smaland
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 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 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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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Family Pumpkin Craft Workshops
Join Play Midlothian for some family Pumpkin Craft fun at IKEA on Monday 21st October! Workshops are running throughout the day and suitable for all ages and abilities!
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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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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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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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King No-One
Dynamic alt-pop quartet King No-One will play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Monday 21st October!
READ MORELittle Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh
Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Edinburgh for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
READ MORELittle Scare-lings at Dobbies Livingston
Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Livingston for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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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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Living Well with Bowel Cancer
Come along to this community support event on 21st October and learn more about bowel cancer from expert-led information and support sessions, so you feel better supported to cope with the disease!
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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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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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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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pass shadow, whisper shade
As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.
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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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Planetarium Late: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the 1973 album the Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound.
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Planetarium Lates: What’s Up? The Fright Sky!
This October we are drawing back the curtain on some of space’s dark secrets in “What’s Up? The Fright Sky!”
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Punk Rock Factory
Punk Rock Factory head back out on the road in 2024 with a date at The Liquid Room on 21st October!
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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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Refresh Stay & Play Toddlers
The Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.
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Russell Watson: In Conversation
Join Russell Watson for this rare opportunity to hear the much loved classical singer's remarkable story of triumph and tragedy!
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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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Spencer Jones
The star of BBC’s The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk and of BBC's Mister Winner comes to you on tour with his irresistibly madcap show.
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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 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 Future of Education: Crisis
This is the first conversation in the series 'The Future of Education' and will focus on education through the crises of war, emergency, unrest and exclusion.
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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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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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Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes
South African-New Zealander Comedian, Urzila Carlson returns to tour the UK with her new show 'Just Jokes' and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on 21st October!
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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
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Newton Mearns Parish Church!
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Share a Song and Sing Along
Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline
Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Dunfermline for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art
Pre-historic Rock Art is one of Scotland's greatest mysteries, this exhibition drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, looks to trace its connections through time and place.
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Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Dream Destinations
The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) on Castle Street, Dumbarton, celebrates the rise of Scotland's seaside resorts and the golden era of steamboat travel 'doon the watter' in a new exhibition.
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Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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John Grant
John Grant returns to headline The Barrowlands on Monday 21st October as part of his upcoming The Art of the Lie Tour!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 5th and Sunday 27th October!
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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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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Ghost Stories by The Paper Cinema
Performed by two puppeteers and a multi-instrumentalist, The Paper Cinema return to their 'out-of-a suitcase' origins to delight you with atmospheric tales of ghosts, dreams and the supernatural!
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Foxbar Elderly Forum
Foxbar Elderly Forum is a friendly group which meet on Monday afternoons (except bank holidays) at Foxbar Community Centre!
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Big Art Show
Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between Friday 30th August and Saturday 16th November!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Folk Club Events 2024
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club this year!
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Pumpkin Picking at Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm's Pumpkin Picking is back from 12th - 27th October, located inside one of our strawberry tunnels.
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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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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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