Events in Edinburgh in August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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New Monthly Veterans Cafe
Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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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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Leith Market
The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Edinburgh Farmers Market
If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!
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Grassmarket Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
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Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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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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Top Banana
Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!
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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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Spandex Comedy
Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
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Crafts, Games, Soup!
Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh
This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Join renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a performance of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano at St Giles' Cathedral!
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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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Portobello Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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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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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks
Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social
Join us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, 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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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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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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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh
Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation
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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A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
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Syrian Supper Club
Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!
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The World of King James VI and I
Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
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Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes
Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
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Forest Bathing at Lauriston
Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at in Lauriston Castle Gardens!
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High Speed Seafari Adventure
Experience the thrill of the Firth of Forth on Maid of the Forth's 1-hour RIB trips! Perfect for adventure-seekers and nature lovers alike.
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The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market
The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market is launching on Sunday 4th May 2025, bringing the community together to enjoy a vibrant market!
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt
Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!
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Whisky Meets Dumpling: A Magical Pairing Evening
Step into a magical evening of artisan dumplings & curated whisky pairings at Edinburgh’s iconic Elephant House Magic Café!
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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
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Innovations & Inventions Tour
Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
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True Crime Tours
The Real Mary Kings Close invites you to step beneath the Royal Mile and explore the shadowy secrets of the Old Town on a True Crime Tour. Dare to descend?
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Arthur’s Evening Walk
Enjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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The Meadows Tour
Returning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Colins Cheese Clan
Come along to Tipsy Midgie for a monthly event where we delve into the world of cheese and whisky - 6 drams and 6 cheeses!
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Let’s Forget
Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
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Closes & Coffee
Step into a story steeped in centuries with Closes & Coffee, an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close.
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The Haggis Ceilidh Club
One of Edinburgh's best nights out! Come join The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band's monthly ceilidh at Old Dr Bells Baths!
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Dear Library
To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
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Mercedes Azpilicueta: Fire on the Mountain, Light on the Hill
Collective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
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Resistance
Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
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You Mean the World Exhibition
This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.
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Nature Photography Workshop
Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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IKEA Funland - Kids Summer Saviours Quest
BJÖRN bear needs your help! Help him track down some IKEA essentials, to help him get ready for a summer of FUN!
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Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
See some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Summer Surf Camp
These week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go
For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
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Beer Tasting Session
Join us for an expertly led beer tasting session at BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh – perfect for the beer-curious and craft fanatics alike.
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Board Game Fika!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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IKEA Funland - Crafternoon’s at IKEA Edinburgh
Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Children create their own summer crafts!
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The Lions LIVE at Angels Share
Join us at Angels Share, Edinburgh's number 1 bar for live rugby, for all of the Lions action this Summer!
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Wee One Wednesdays
IKEA Edinburgh is inviting all parents, carers and wee ones to our customer restaurant for our weekly Wednesday morning meetups.
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Breakfast with Bjorn
Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant for breakfast with their special guest BJÖRN Bear!
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Herb Farm Volunteer Session
Come and join Grass Roots Remedies for our second full season in our medicinal herb garden on Lauriston Agroecology Farm!
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Grand Cafe Ceilidh
Come along for our Ceilidh Night at The Grand Cafe every Saturday from 10pm until late throughout the summer!
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Sunday Market on the Croft
Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
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Board Game Breakfast!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh! Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
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Summer Outdoor Club
Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
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Panorama: New Views of a City
Collective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
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ARTIST ROOMS
Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.
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Bluey’s Treasure Hunt
Looking for free ways to entertain the kids this Summer? Join us in-store at John Lewis Edinburgh and take part in our Bluey treasure hunt!
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Sashiko Embroidery Workshop
Come along and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery at this craft class run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!
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Summer Family Fun
Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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Woodland Explorers at Jupiter Artland
Join our Woodland Explorers for a jam-packed day exploring art and nature amongst the wild trees and sculptures at Jupiter Artland this summer!
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SummerFest
It's Festival Season, so celebrate in style with SummerFest at Volcano Falls Adventure Golf in Edinburgh!
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Tea and Talks
These tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Festival Cocktail Club
The Fringe Festival is back and that can only mean one thing.. So is our Montpeliers Festival Cocktail Club at participating venues!
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Beginner’s Sewing - 2 week evening course
Spend two evenings with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
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Art Exhibition: Transfer - 4 journeys and we end up at the same place!
In this exhibition, showing now at Scot ART, four artists take an interrupted journey.
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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh
Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!
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Costume at court: Family dressing up
Discover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions and take part in our dressing up activity!
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She’s Behind You
Join us at the Traverse Theatre for this stunning, multi-faceted journey through the history of the Scottish panto dame as brought hilariously and poignantly to life by Johnny McKnight!
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Tove Hirth selected works
Powderhall Bronze Editions is excited to be showcasing a curated selection of works by renowned Norwegian artist Tove Hirth as part of their summer exhibition programme!
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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years
This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Corstorphine Art Group Annual Exhibition 2025
Come along to Corstorphine Art Group's Annual Exhibition with lots of wonderful members paintings for sale, at affordable prices!
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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School
St Mary's Music School will play host to their first residential vocal summer school in August, suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18.
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All or Nothing Children’s Aerial Summer Camp
Join All or Nothing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall for amazing aerial fun in the summer holidays!
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Join The Volcano Falls Summer Treasure Hunt
Volcano Falls is turning up the heat this summer with an all-new Summer Treasure Hunt, designed to bring a fresh twist to the classic adventure golf experience.
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Victoria Crowe: Shifting Surfaces
In partnership with The Scottish Gallery, Victoria Crowe's exhibition Shifting Surfaces marks a remarkable milestone in the career of one of Scotland's most distinguished contemporary artists.
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West End Fair
The West End Fair returns from 28th July to 24th August 2025 at St Johns Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work.
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Rugby for Beginners
Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
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1 Hour Of Insanity
From the creators of the smash-hit show 1 Hour of Insane Magic, the new show '1 Hour of Insanity' hits the Edinburgh Fringe!
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A Stan is Born!
Alexis Sakellaris brings A Stan is Born!, a love letter to all the divas and teh gays who stan them, to Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of Edinburgh Fringe 2025!
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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An Ode to the Casting Director
An Ode to the Casting Director is an impressively accoladed solo show written and performed by screen actress Sophie Fisher, don't miss it at Gilded Balloon Patter House!
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Baby Wants Candy
One of the world’s most celebrated improv shows EVER heads back to the Fringe for its 19th year with a brand new and as-yet unknown run of original, hilarious, and unpredictable one-off musicals!
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Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show (2025 Edition)
69 sketches in an hour! The UK's fastest sketch show returns to the Fringe for its sixth year, featuring new sketches for 2025!
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Cara and Kelly are Best Friends Forever For Life
Cara and Kelly are best friends, soulmates even. But when a strange new face arrives, unprecedented chaos ensues and things that once seemed certain are no longer quite so clear.
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Crapp’s River
The unauthorized musical parody of your favorite Canadian TV obsession, Crapp’s River, is coming to the Fringe!
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Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)
Eat The Rich is a comedy which demonstrates the myth of meritocracy, the sacrifices we make to get ahead and who, in the end, these decisions will always disproportionately affect.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Make it Happen
Set in Edinburgh, Make it Happen sees legendary actor Brian Cox return to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade as Adam Smith, the ghost of fiscal past.
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Festival Dance Class: Contemporary Dance Technic
Feeling stuck in your dance journey? Struggling with technique, posture, or confidence? These weekly Dance Technic Classes at Blazin' Studio are here to help you break through.
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Festival Dance Class: Reggaeton
Heat up your week with our dynamic Reggaeton classes, part of our exciting weekly Festival Dance Class program. Whether you're joining online or in-person, we've got the perfect vibe for you!
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Funny Though
Funny Though is a genre-blurring solo show that lifts the curtain on the true cost of being funny.
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Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Garry Starr is back! The multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind returns to the Fringe with his acclaimed anarchic masterclass: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins!
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Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies)
In her theatrical debut, Scottish performer and viral poet sensation, Kate Ireland with Blether, presents her new show Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies).
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House Party
Blending stand-up comedy, dance, and sharp social commentary, House Party is a bold new one-woman show coming to the Fringe!
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How To Win Against History
The solid gold, diamante-studded hit is back, bigger and more sparkly than ever in a run at the Fringe from 30 July – 24 August!
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In These Shoes
Glynis Traill-Nash lives a double life: fashion writer by day, jazz singer by night. Now the two collide in this soirée of chic!
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Kanpur: 1857
Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis.
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Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares
Nobody Cares is a hilarious, heartfelt and sometimes brutally honest tribute to recovering ingenues, mothers, and anybody working on themselves.
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Lola: A Flamenco Love Story
Lola is a vibrant new dance musical fusing passionate contemporary flamenco with the rousing rhythms of Latin pop and jazz. Catch it at the EICC as part of the Fringe!
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Long, Hot Summer: Andy Keir
Long, Hot Summer is a collection of contemporary paintings of Leith by local artist, Andy Keir, showing at the Roseleaf Bar and Restaurant.
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Saaniya Abbas - Hellarious
In a landmark moment for the UAE comedy scene, Saaniya Abbas is set to become the first local comic to officially debut a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.
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Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical
Shamilton, one of the most popular shows at the festival is back after selling out its previous three years and accumulating a Fringe fan-base that has never been seen before.
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Singin’ I’m No a Billie, She’s a Tim
Back with an all female cast, Singin I'm No a Billy SHE'S a Tim will have you laughing and crying so hard, you'll be begging for full time!
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STARDUST Starring Star Dust (In Person)
STARDUST is a Fringe debut from Punchdrunk’s Kat McGarr, in which we see Kat transform personal grief into something absurd, funny, and profound.
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Terry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars, Customers, and Selling Cars to Customers
From award-nominated, Lecoq-trained company BRILLIG, Terry's is an absurd, sitcom-esque tragi-comedy featuring original live music, physical theatre and one very special balloon.
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The Brilliance of Broken Glass: Button
Following sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and world tour, rising comedic star Brooke returns again to the Fringe with her new show The Brilliance of Broken Glass: Button!
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The Essence of Audrey
Bringing a touch of 20th century glamour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Essence of Audrey is an honest and beautiful exploration of the reality behind Hepburn’s seemingly idyllic life.
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The Marriage of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein
A New York Times Critic's Pick! This is a marriage farce by Edward Einhorn about Stein and Toklas in which four actors play over 30 characters. Catch it at the Fringe!
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The Poetess
After connecting with millions online through her viral typewriter poetry videos, Olivia Dodd brings her deeply personal and emotionally resonant debut play The Poetess to the stage.
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The Strongest Girl in the World
Gather round the campfire for this funny and nostalgic play about love, loss and summer camp.
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Well Behaved Women
Well Behaved Women is a riotous new comedy-drama by Amy Yeo and you can catch it at the Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of the Edinburgh Fringe!
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What Doesn’t Kill You
Making her debut from Melbourne Australia, let Robyn Reynolds PLUNGE you into a hilarious (and deeply personal) show at the Assembly Roxy this August.
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Woody Fu: One Man John Wick
John Wick. John Wick Chapter 2. John Wick Chapter 3. What do these movies have in common? Woody Fu has seen them. Now, he’s embodying the world’s favourite Canadian action star Keanu Reeves.
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Active Inquiry presents The Manuscript
Following on from last year's hit Made to Connect, the Active Inquiry Flashback Theatre Company return to the Out of the Blue Drill with 'The Manuscript'.
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Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx
Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6 this fin-tastic show is packed with music, magic and mayhem!
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Because You Never Asked
Returning to the Fringe from Montréal acclaimed company, We All Fall Down Interdisciplinary Creations, presents Because You Never Asked in the intimate surroundings of Summerhall’s Main Hall.
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Candlelight: Classic Rock in the Round
Among 1,000 flames, Blue Violin shatters musical boundaries, breathing fierce new life into rock's greatest anthems when Candlelight: Classic Rock in the Round comes to the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Couplet Presents Honey Honey Moon Moon
Marnina and Micah just got married, and except for some bed bugs, a judgy couples therapist and their wedding venue burning down, everything was pitch perfect.
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Dance Base Festival
Prepare to be moved by movement this summer at Dance Base Festival 2025 in partnership with Assembly Festival.
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Don’t Tell Dad About Diana
After a sell-out London run, Don't Tell Dad About Diana promises to be one of the must-see debuts of the festival.
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Goose’s Quizzes Elimination Game
Gooses Quizzes, Edinburgh’s premier quiz company, has announced the return of its popular show, The Elimination Game, to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
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Hypnotist Matt Hale – Funbelievable! 90s Rewind
Smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is back at the Fringe with a 90s party hypnoshow!
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Ill Behaviour
Ill Behaviour’s blend of movement, experimental music, and multimedia, which ask audiences what it sounds like to be alive.
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Jessica Durand: Over The Top
Jessica Durand is (very bravely) staging her very own self-insert Downton Abbey fanfiction for a live audience as part of the Fringe Festival!
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Jive Aces: Feelin’ Happy show
The internationally acclaimed Jive Aces, renowned for their high-energy performances and feel-good vibes, are bringing their sensational new show, "Feelin' Happy” to The Edinburgh Fringe!
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Kate, Allie and the ‘86 Mets
It's 1986 and the hit American sitcom Kate and Allie is on the TV. Grace and Dorothy, two recently divorced best friends, decide to combine their household too, changing their lives forever.
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Kevin Quantum: Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers
Think you know what's real? Think again... don't miss Kevin Quantum live at the Assembly Rooms with his new show, Unbelievable Magic for Non Believers!
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Lost Shore Live
Join Lost Shore Surf Resort in Canteen every Thursday night this summer for an evening of acoustic music!
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MC Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property
Featuring brand-new routines for 2025! You'll leave astounded at the speed of MC Hammersmith's brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
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Our Brothers in Cloth
Inspired by true events, Poke the Bear Productions, Oli Fyne & Ronan Colfer present the premiere of Ronan Colfer's daring new play, Our Brothers in Cloth.
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Trainspotting Live
Trainspotting Live returns to The Pleasance at EICC for the Edinburgh Fringe 2025! Early booking recommended!
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Vacuum Girl
Vacuum Girl is a live presentation of a television pilot that follows a woman living through surreal dissociations in New York.
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22: Brooke’s Time Space Sequins
Laugh with Brooke as she trips and falls fighting the spacetime continuum, economy, patriarchy, fertility and online dating at the Pleasance Courtyard!
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Alba Flamenca
Alba Flamenca returns to the Fringe with the joy, the tragedy and, above all, the pulsating passion of an authentic flamenco performance in our intimate venue.
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Albariño Day 2025 At Cockburns of Leith
Pop into our store on Frederick Street anytime from 3pm-6pm to sample a selection of Albariños from Spain’s Rías Baixas region, no need to book a ticket!
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An Ode to Rabbie Burns Dinner at The Tolbooth Tavern
The Tolbooth Tavern are throwing open their historic doors for a night steeped in poetry, flavour and Highland charm - an ode to the Bard of Ayrshire, Rabbie Burns.
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Anatomy of Pain
Anatomy of Pain is beautifully crafted and deeply moving, an interdisciplinary performance must-see for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of systemic failings.
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Antigone: Vive le Fringe! 2025
After a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, Mythography return with their urgent and haunting production of Jean Anouilh’s Antigone!
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Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani
Aqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
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Beginners Sewing Day
Learn how to use a sewing machine and make an easy sewing project in just a few hours on this Beginners Sewing Day at Artisan Stitch!
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Cash and Diamond: Tribute Show
Indulge in the ultimate musical celebration of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond as award-winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair come together to craft an extraordinary tribute show as part of the Fringe!
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Chinese Culture Week - Traditional Chinese Workshops
Join the Intercultural Communication Institution for an immersive ten-day celebration of hands-on workshops that blend heritage with modern expression! No experience needed — just your curiosity.
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Chunky Jewellery
Using words, dance and song these two uncompromising performers offer us an alternative love story... don't miss Chunky Jewellery at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Coburg House Summer Open Studios
This August, Coburg House is celebrating 20 Years of Open Studios. Come along to their Summer event taking place from 1st to 3rd August!
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David Lance Callahan + Dragged Up
Don't miss a great double bill as David Lance Callahan (ex Wolfhounds & Moonshake) brings his electric psych folk to Leith Depot on 1st August, with psych garage rockers Dragged Up opening the bill!
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Edinburgh Gin Presents: Ready Steady Cocktail!
Edinburgh Gin presents Ready Steady Cocktail! - a fast-paced live cocktail challenge where professional mixologists face off against brave audience members!
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.
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Exhausted Paint: The Death of Van Gogh
Loosely based on his letters to his brother, Theo, Exhausted Paint explores Van Gogh's desperate struggle to connect; to mean something in a world that devalues art and artists.
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Exposure Therapy
Two-time 5-star Fringe sell-out writer and performer Nicole Nadler is back and ready to bare all with new show Exposure Therapy, coming to Greenside for its Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut.
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Family Physic Garden Tours
Join us in the Physic Garden this summer for free family history tours designed specially for children!
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Inverleith Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
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Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is the annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 1st & 2nd August!
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Frank Sanazi’s Songs For Swinging Leaders
Frank Sanazi storms back into Edinburgh to deliver his signature mix of darkly hilarious tunes and extreme comedy!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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Garden Party, Truman Capote’s Black and White Celebration
Fringe audiences are invited to don a mask and take part in the world premiere of Garden Party, Truman Capote’s Black and White Celebration – an immersive theatrical experience.
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Gimme a Sign!
Welcome to Bailey Swilley's hilarious ghost tour, Gimme a Sign!, full of spellbinding life lessons on family expectations, grief, and growing up.
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Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025
This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.
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Highlight Tours of St Cecilia’s Hall
Join us at St Cecilia’s Hall during the Fringe for a guided tour of the musical treasures on display. Topics and guides vary daily!
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Lammas Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside on 1st August and tap into living in balance with your body and the Earth's natural cycles!
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Macbeth by The Barden Party
A thrilling, saucy rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Macbeth is coming to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Medium Dead
Bennie really puts the ghost in ghostwriter. She writes suicide notes for a living. It’s soul-purging work, and her record of seeing people through to the bitter end is less than perfect.
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Meg & Marge
Past and present collide in this raunchy, time-bending comedy about faith, femininity, and the perils of performative perfection.
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Midnight in Nashville
A (nearly) solo show with live music, Midnight in Nashville is a raucous journey to Music City. Catch it as part of the Fringe Festival!
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Moonage Rhapsody
Journey through the life and work of these enigmatic artists back to the place when you first heard the remarkable sounds of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.
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Mr Woody’s Last Lesson
Expect mischievous puppets and brutally honest comedy with this Edinburgh Fringe debut from Melbourne based entertainer, educator and musician, Woody Clark!
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Olivia Raine Atwood: Oops
Come behind the scenes at your least favourite dating apps and meet the girl who's pulling the strings!
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Planetarium Lates: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
After a sell-out run last year, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon planetarium experience is back at the Fringe!
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Practice of Zen
Continuing the creative spirit, Theatre Ronin recreates folklore and emotional landscapes. A practice of Zen awaits you!
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Robert Powell: Hall of Hours
Hall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
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Sad Girl Songs
Cheeky, funny, sexy – and harrowing, Sad Girl Songs is dark feminist comedy from Actor, comedian and singer Gwen Coburn!
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The 900 (Thps Cover Band)
The 900 are the UK’s first and only Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater cover band and you can catch them at La Belle Angele on 1st August!
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The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe
This August, Nick Ullett gets set to perform The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe to new audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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The Boy from Bantay
The Boy from Bantay, follows Jeremy Rafal's life, career and love of cartoons from his boyhood in the Philippines to becoming a classical pianist, actor, writer, director, and educator.
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The Caterpillar and the Blackbird
If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, why not come along to the Happiest Show of the Season! The Caterpillar and the Blackbird.
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The Rising - Tribute To Springsteen
The Rising brings the music of Springsteen to the Fringe in the most dynamic and energetic way. A must for Boss fans and fans of live music!
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We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear
This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
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Whisky Under the Stars
Take your senses on a stellar adventure with Whisky Under the Stars, a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in Dynamic Earth’s awe-inspiring 360° Planetarium this August.
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Wilde Women
Don't miss Stagewright Productions of Wilde Women, celebrating the provocative ladies of Oscar Wilde’s works, at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Wine Tasting in Edinburgh City Centre
This 1 hour event is a chance to taste 4 vegan wines and learn about the grapes and the wineries, with a top up of your favourite wine to finish.
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Woody’s Bush Cabaret
This family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!
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Youth in Flames
A love letter to Hong Kong and a snapshot of a generation caught in political unrest, Youth in Flames explores the search for belonging in a rapidly changing world.
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(whalesong)
(whalesong), at BrewDog DogHouse, is a sound play about the noises and voices in the oceans, created and performed by award-winning sound artist and technologist Xavier Velastín.
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A Magic Morning!
Bring the kids for magical mischief with one of Edinburgh’s Favourite magicians - Tim Licata!
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Absolutely Magic!
Tim Licata, one of Scotland's most entertaining magicians, brings magic, mind-reading, and delightful deception to the Fringe 2025.
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Adults Sunset Silent Disco Cruise
Following the success of our Maid of the Forth family events, we're thrilled to launch our brand new Adults-Only Silent Disco Cruise, the ultimate summer night out on the Forth.
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AI MOZART: ChatGPT composed this concert
Moonlight Concerts return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a technological breakthrough in musical composition!
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Big Gay Afterparty
Award-winning queer cabaret icon and performance tour-de-force Aidan Sadler is set to stage the best ever LGBTQIA+ party at the Edinburgh Fringe at Big Gay Afterparty!
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Blythe Scott: Joy
Morningside Gallery is delighted to be showing a new exhibition of work from Blythe Scott, a Scottish contemporary artist with a large following both at home and around the world!
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Burns Night Hootenanny - Tam O’Shanter’s Big Scottish Sing-Along
Let’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song!
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Dave Reubens - All Out Magic
Get a sneaky look behind the curtain, hear about magic's crazy past and even learn a trick to perform yourself at Dave Reubens - All Out Magic show!
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Dave Reubens - The Magic Game
Hosted by magician and Fringe favourite, Dave Reubens, expect high-energy, interactive fun and a different show every day!
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Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight - Clair de Lune
Open your heart and ears to love as award-winning concert pianist Matthew Shiel exposes the scandalous love affairs of the great composers at St Vincent's Chapel this August!
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Dirty Harry
Dirty Harry is the only tribute band for the true Blondie fan! Catch them when they return to La Belle Angele on Saturday 2nd August!
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Drag Brunch
This August, Brewhemia’s Big Fringe Drag Brunch turns up the heat – with touring queens from across the UK flying in exclusively for the Fringe.
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Dan Daw Show
This daring International Festival debut fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against the disabling forces of society.
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Exclusive Fringe Brunch at Tattu
This August, experience the energy of Edinburgh's Fringe Festival like never before with Tattu’s exclusive Fringe Brunch – hosted for two Saturdays only!
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Festival Dance Class: Groove Back Dance Class
Ready to reignite your passion for dance? Our Saturday Groove Back class at Blazin' Studio is here to help you do just that.
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Forth Childrens Theatre (FCT) School of Rock
Forth Children's Theatre return for their 44th Edinburgh Fringe production with the rockin' Andrew Lloyd Webber stage adaptation of 'School of Rock'!
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Framed Embroidered Letter Workshop
Embroider and frame your own decorative letter keepsake with textile artist Lucy Freeman on 2nd August at Dovecot.
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Full Life @ Leith Walk
For four days at the start of August 2025 we are opening up our Larch Leith Walk building with displays about life, prayer and faith.
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Hynde Sight II
Following on from the London exhibition Hynde Sight earlier this year, Chrissie Hynde's latest exhibition 'Hynde Sight II' is showing at the Harvey and Woodd Gallery in Edinburgh this August.
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Party at the Palace
The award winning Party at The Palace returns in 2025, taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August at Bonnytoun Farm in Linlithgow.
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Phil Green: A Broken Man’s Guide To Fixing Others
Phil Green, one of the circuit’s most personable comedians, delves into the psyche of the middle-aged male and sets himself the simple task of guiding them into the world of self-help.
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Pilates & Pastries with The Sculpt Club
Join us in the sun-soaked courtyard at Eskmills, Musselburgh for a feel-good morning of mat Pilates led by Amee from The Sculpt Club on Saturday 2nd August!
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Rhapsody in Blue: Jazz Sessions by Candlelight
Award-winning pianist-conductor Matthew Shiel leads his acclaimed jazz band on a swinging, toe-tapping odyssey by candlelight!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive
39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Silverburn Village
Enjoy a variety of village gardens all surviving at 800 feet and the now well established arboretum and wild flower trail.
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Second Cashmere Pop Up Shop
Second Cashmere is coming back to Edinburgh with their renowned secondhand and recycled cashmere pop up shop from 2nd to 6th August.
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Stretch & Breathe Yoga
Join us at Lost Shore Surf Resort for a 60 minute Stretch & Breathe Yoga workshop with Lisa Shaw. It's fun, accessible and inclusive!
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Surface Tensions :: Stephan Ehrenhofer, Molly Thomson, Derek Wilson
&Gallery presents Surface Tensions, the work of three artists who explore the material, structural, and conceptual possibilities of wall-based sculpture.
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The Idiot’s Guide to Breaking Your Own Heart
The Infinity Repertory Theatre company presents this new teenage pop rock musical, exploring the pressures facing contemporary youth.
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The Imitator
Don’t miss this opportunity to see singer/actor Julian Fontalvo, an outstanding performer with a truly unique talent, when he returns to the Fringe!
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The Ladyboys of Bangkok
The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to Edinburgh with a sensationally glamorous new show, a must-see new production for 2025 packed with fun filled comedy and outrageous cheekiness!
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!
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BC Camplight
BC Camplight, considered one of indie music’s most forward-thinking artists, plays La Belle Angele on Sunday 3rd August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: NYO2: Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and Carnegie Hall's NYO2 take on a thrilling pairing of Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Prokofiev.
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Big Singalong
Gather friends and family to start your Festival season on a high note at Ross Bandstand on 3rd August for The Big Singlong, joined by Scottish national treasure Dougie MacLean!
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Flower, Flour: Ochre Botanical Studios x Fat Pumpkin Farm
Ochre Botanical Studios have partnered with Fat Pumpkin Farm to bring you a unique and immersive experience, a combined floristry and food workshop, on Sunday 3rd August!
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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Come along to these lovely Forest Bathing taster sessions with Wild Rose Forest Therapy in St. Mark's Park!
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Kids Brunch Klub
Join us at Brewhemia on Sundays in August as we transform into the Kids Brunch Klub playground – a magical club where kids (and their grown-ups) dive into new adventures!
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Rest & Reset Yoga
Rest & Reset Yoga focuses on regulating the nervous system while deeply stretching muscles & working on our fascia system for full recovery and reset of the body and mind.
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Buskers: Beyond the Mile
Buskers: Beyond The Mile brings three of the city’s most talented and polished buskers off the cobbled streets and into the warm glow of Brewhemia every Monday in August!
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Driving in Circles
Driving in Circles is a solo show traversing the highway between confessional monologue, stand-up comedy and rock concert!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Best of Monteverdi Choir
Led by conductor Jonathan Sells, the Baroque choir present a dazzling showcase of their repertoire.
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Edinburgh International Festival: María Dueñas & Alexander Malofeev
Maria Dueñas and Alexander Malofeev are one of the most inspired pairings in the recital world. This collaboration illuminates works by Karol Szymanowski, Claude Debussy and César Franck.
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Edinburgh International Festival: NYO2: Family Concert
Suitable for children and their grown-ups, we invite curious minds discover the magic of classical music in this joyful concert at the Usher Hall.
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Ceilidh Sessions
Gather with friends and family at Princes Street Gardens for this lively celebration of music and dance, where Scottish tradition meets Baroque flair!
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Festival off Avignon: Workshops for performing arts professionals
Are you considering participating in the Festival Off Avignon in France in 2026 or 2027 as an artist, company, or producer? Then join one of these workshops at the Institut Français!
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Great Kilt Demonstration
This August, ScotlandShop is thrilled to introduce Great Kilt Demonstrations in our Edinburgh store happening daily throughout the month!
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Here Comes Gudong
Hot off its 2025 Keep It Fringe award win, London-based Chinese company Roarrr Theatre debuts its fantastical, cross-cultural family adventure Here Comes Gudong! at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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Joy of Spines
This slideshow of hundreds of book spines doesn't only reveal the broad and deep collecting practices of the National Library of Scotland, but tells the story of who we are, as a species.
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Look Who It Isnae!
Take a trip down a Scottish memory lane to the innocent times when we could have a laugh at life without people being offended – with Sir Billy Connolly's double - Stewart Nicol!
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Paint & Sip: Candle Painting Workshop
Enjoy painting three beautiful candlesticks as you sip on a chilled glass of fizz* on this Candle Painting Workshop at John Lewis Edinburgh on Monday 4th August!
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Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland
Join us at the National Records of Scotland and find out how tourism in Scotland was transformed by the birth of the railways during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
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Songs for the 2020’s: 2025 Remix
Majk Stokes, once described as “basically, Bill Bailey’s good-looking younger brother”, uses his sharp but gentle humour to explore the issues that face us in the world.
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The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Exploring the universal yearning to belong and sharing the joy of friendship, The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl is a dynamic and visually stunning aerial show!
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Whisky with a View
Discover the spirit of Scotland in an unforgettable tour of stories, history and whisky.
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Creative Art Workshop
In tandem with the 'Transfer' exhibition showing at Scot ART, we are holding a free creative art workshop for adults and families, taking place in Gallery 1 on 5th August!
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Reconnect Howden Park!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Holst’s The Planets
Let the London Philharmonic Orchestra takes you on the ultimate cosmic journey at the Usher Hall on 5th August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy
Join creative collaborators Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy for a deeply spiritual recital of piano works, ranging from Bach to Messiaen.
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Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight: Spirited Away
Come along to St Vincent's Chapel for an immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!
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Hans Zimmer’s Hollywood 1925 - 2025: A Centenary Celebration of Film Music
Inspired by ‘Interstellar,’ this show time-warps cinema history, intersplicing modern film music with silent cinematography with live music as we travel through cinema history!
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Hel Cabaret - Helheim
Hel Cabaret brings 'Helheim' a one-of-a-kind event to the Edinburgh Fringe, where the sensational performers of Hel Cabaret return with some of their standout acts from past shows!
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Magical Melodies: Musical Storytelling
Join storyteller and musician Ailsa Dixon on 5th August, in the music museum St Cecilia’s Hall, for a fun-filled family friendly romp through myth and legend!
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Mannequin Death Squad
Mannequin Death Squad bring their headline UK/Europe tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 5th August!
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
The distinguished Moonlight Concerts series proudly returns to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025, presenting virtuoso pianist Matthew Shiel in a sophisticated program of Beethoven's profound compositions.
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OILCAN The Musical Feeder Workshop Comes to Edinburgh
Be Part of a New Scottish Musical! OILCAN – the musical lands in Edinburgh for a special one-off workshop at Portobello Library on Tuesday 5th August.
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Powderhall Bronze Foundry Tour
Take a tour around Powderhall Bronze Foundry with directors Kerry Hammond and Brian Caster and learn about the ancient lost wax casting process to create the bronze sculptures.
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Sculpt & Sip: Clay Sculpt Workshop
Ready to unleash your creativity this summer? Join John Lewis Edinburgh for a beginner friendly dry-clay sculpting workshop on Tuesday 5th August!
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The Big Musical Songbook
Join us at Brewhemia on Tuesday nights for The Big Musicals Songbook - a live music session packed with the drama, glamour, and joy of your favourite West End and Broadway hits.
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Why Am I Like This? - Kat Powell
Comedy Bloomers Semi-Finalist, Kat Powell's WAILT is a deep dive into the psyche of an aging kid and the maniacs who raised her.
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Amethyst Bar, by X MUSE Vodka
This August, step into our modern-day Agora nestled within the French Institute on the Royal Mile, brought to life by X MUSE Vodka and experience artistic interpretations in liquid form!
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Brewhemia’s WunderFringe
Join us every Wednesday night at Brewhemia for a bold, brilliant, and unfiltered variety show bursting with Fringe spirit!
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Cirque du piano – 1 piano, 3 pianists, 6 hands, 30 fingers!
Experimental piano troupe performs finger gymnastics and rarely heard music for three pianists playing one piano together!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Bruce Liu plays Ravel
Join Bruce Liu, Myung-Whun Chung and Beijing’s NCPA Orchestra for jazz-infused Ravel and Saint-Saëns’s spectacular Organ Symphony.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Mark Simpson & Richard Uttley
Mark Simpson brings dual talents as composer and clarinettist to an intimate programme featuring Johannes Brahms and his own works.
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Four Seasons by Candlelight: 300th Anniversary Edition
Join Moonlight Concerts at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh for the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" this August!
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Intermediate Sewing Class - 2 Week Evening Course
This intermediate class is aimed at folks who've attended a beginner's sewing class (or already familiar with sewing up and threading a sewing machine) and would like to progress their skills.
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Kieran Crosbie: St James Quarter Session
Come along to St James Quarter on Wednesday 6th August and catch Kieran Crosbie play an exciting live set!
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Leith Connections - Exhibition
Leith Connections is a collaborative exhibition of creatives from all walks of life exploring their personal, emotional, and historical connections to the town.
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Tang Soo Do
Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
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The Piano Teacher - CANCELLED
The Piano Teacher is a frank and brutal account of highs and lows of a misunderstood and undervalued profession by award-winning pianist-storyteller Matthew Shiel.
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The Underground Lectures: Sex Sells: The Dirty History of Musical Instrument Advertising
Sex sells, or so the saying goes, but when did it start selling musical instruments? Join Dr Sarah Deters for this lecture on 6th August!
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Beauty and the Beast
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic - Disney's Beauty and The Beast at the Corn Exchange Haddington this August!
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Casual Drag
Edinburgh garage-punks Casual Drag have earned a reputation as a must-see live band and they play Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 7th August!
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Colour your World
dive into the world of acrylic painting using a limited colour palette to create harmony, contrast, and impact in your work at Leith Makers on 7th August!
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Edinburgh Art Festival
The Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Hugh Cutting & George Ireland
Experience the expansive range of vocal music, from Baroque arias to specially commissioned contemporary works.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Works and Days
Birth, life and death converge at the heart of this visually spectacular performance, as theatre collective FC Bergman seeks the truth about our place in the wider world.
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Emmanuel Kelly
Don't miss singer-songwriter, actor, entertainer and public speaker Emmanuel Kelly at La Belle Angele on August 7th as part of the Fringe Festival!
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Letters From Exes
From emails and WhatsApps to handwritten notes, join Not Cricket Productions in exploring the bizarre, heartfelt and hilarious letters of lost love at The Royal Scots Club!
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The Power of Pattern: Bryce McKenzie in Conversation
Come along to Dovecot on the 7th August for this talk by Bryce McKenzie, one of the most stylish design names on Edinburgh’s Circus Place!
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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!
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Come and discover how notoriously bad coffee, book stacks and a Glasgow group were ignitors of today’s Edinburgh Fringe and International Book Festivals.
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Thursday Lates: Pattern Party
Join Dovecot for exclusive after-hours opening for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and explore IKEA: Magical Patterns exhibition!
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ABBA Odyssey
ABBA Odyssey are a standout act; featuring singers who produce the most authentic tribute to the iconic ABBA sound. Catch them at The Liquid Room on Friday 8th August!
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Champagne Supernova Breakfast
Known for its iconic music memorabilia and classic American cuisine, Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is marking the return of one of the UK’s biggest bands with a special pre-concert brunch offering.
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Eco-Resin Terrazzo Coasters - Craft Workshop
Learn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful pair or coasters for your home on this workshop run by Polymorphics on 8th August.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Bach & Bartók
Budapest Festival Orchestra return to the Festival with a programme that celebrates their Hungarian heritage and showcases the vibrancy of music written for dance.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Leonard Elschenbroich & Alexei Grynyuk
Explore the musical love triangle between Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.
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Experience World Fusion
Enjoy a special one-off trip from an extraordinary classical Indian singer, Vini Dewara, accompanied by Edinburgh's own Ed White on the violin, at the Scottish Arts Club on 8th August!
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FlixBus at the Fringe!
FlixBus is hitting the streets of Edinburgh this summer during the Fringe Festival, spreading the word that travel on its network in Scotland is completely free for under 22s and over 60s.
READ MOREFrom Cleopatra with Vengeance: An Abbreviated Opera
Come along to a one-hour reduction of Handel's most performed opera, Giulio Cesare at St Cecilia's Hall on 8th August as part of the Fringe!
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MUO immersive exhibit: Vive le Fringe! 2025
MUO is an immersive audiovisual installation by Lomond Campbell which makes use of muon detectors, sensing harmless radiation in the atmosphere.
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MUO Live: Vive le Fringe! 2025
Join Scottish artist and musician Lomond Campbell for a unique live performance of MUO, an audiovisual experience powered by the universe itself.
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Oasis Pre & Afterparty
Malones Edinburgh is your unofficial Oasis HQ before and after the gigs at Murrayfield Stadium.
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Plant Allies: 13 Moons - in person or online
Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-operative at our herb farm in Lauriston Farm, North West Edunburgh for a slow, deep exploration of one plant ally each moon cycle.
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Print Expo 2525
This August, join us for Print Expo 2525 and help celebrate 10 years of Out of the Blueprint!
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Summer School: Music Improvisation
Are you aged 10 to 18 and looking for a fun and imaginative music activity during the Summer Holiday? St Mary's Music School is hosting a Music Improvisation Short Course in August.
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The Brel Promise: Vive le Fringe! 2025
Arnaud Askoy brings Chanson Francaise icon Jacques Brel to life at the Institut francais d'Ecosse a part of Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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The Sensational David Bowie Band
The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, returns to La Belle Angele on Friday 8th August!
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: Illicit Spirits: How Prohibition Impacted the Scotch Whisky Industry
Step into the world of speakeasies with Siobhan Sellers, whisky expert, as she takes us on a journey through the Prohibition era.
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The Unravelling Wilburys
Don't miss a fabulous night out for lovers of great music when The Unravelling Wilburys come to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 8th August!
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TheGetDown #11
Luvin'Leith Events present TheGetDown#11 at Leith Arches on Friday 8th August and with four guest headliners it's going to be an unforgettable night!
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August with the Theme 'Repair'.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Fibonacci Quartet
One of Europe’s leading string quartets, Fibonacci Quartet, brings their trademark brilliance to a programme of Scottish and Czech music!
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Edinburgh International Festival: La clemenza di Tito
Under the baton of Maxim Emelyanychev, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus continue their electrifying explorations of Mozart at the International Festival.
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Flamenco Fringe Dance Workshops
Join Alba Flamenca for vibrant Flamenco Dance Workshops with Aroa Paredes, joining us direct from Madrid this August 2025!
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Flamenco Fringe Workshops – Cajon
Join Alba Flamenca for some vibrant Flamenco Cajon Workshops with Pedro Morote (cajon), joining us direct from Madrid for August 2025.
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Free and Bad Company Tribute - All Right Now
Don't miss the debut of a new Free and Bad Company Tribute, featuring a wealth of local musicians, at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 9th August!
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HarmonyChoir Concert - The World Tour
With a mix of a cappella and accompanied pieces, let the HarmonyChoir take you on a journey through lands and languages, celebrating music and culture both near and far.
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Karine Polwart: Windblown
The life and legacy of the Sabal palm imagined through music by Award-winning writer-musician Karine Polwart.
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LOVE is the thing: Imogen Alabaster
Imogen Alabaster is known for her emotive oil paintings and her new exhibition, LOVE is the thing, is showing at Upright Gallery from 9th to 29th August.
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Margolyes & Dickens: More Best Bits
Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with more – more characters, more Dickens, and more fascinating stories about the man behind the classics!
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Murder At The Speakeasy II
Not Cricket Production's 2024 sell-out production returns to the Fringe with a brand-new interactive murder mystery event!
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Project Smok
Project Smok have fast become a recognised and household name in the traditional music scene, catch them live at La Belle Angele on 9th August as part of the Fringe!
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Relief Printing Summer Course
Explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process on this course at Edinburgh Printmakers from 9th - 12th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
The Archerfield Walled Gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s I: Clair-Obscur
Marin Marais, Silvius Leopold Weiss and J.S. Bach are brought together again, with clair-obscur pieces of indescribable darkness and melancholy, in contrast with moments of brightness and serenity.
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Summer Mosaics
Join us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay!
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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day
This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.
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Tea Green Summer Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August!
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Veterans Summer Family Fun Day
Open to Veterans and serving families only, the Cyrenians Veterans Summer Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday 9th August at Linburn Walled Garden!
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William Jack - This Old Cello Box
Experience Australian cellist and songwriter William Jack's unique multi-style cello performance live at St Giles' Cathedral as part of the Fringe!
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Ceilidh At The Speakeasy
Join a fun and family-friendly ceilidh, with live and lively traditional Scottish music and dancing, at The Speakeasy in The Royal Scots Club this August!
READ MOREClassical Bagpipe Music - Scotland’s Hidden Treasure
In this concert at St Cecilia's Hall, you will hear a variety of piobaireachd, the classical music of the great Highland bagpipe, Scotland’s national instrument.
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Edinburgh International Festival: NFM Leopoldinum: Bizet’s Carmen Suite
Experience the unforgettable music of Bizet’s opera Carmen alongside moving pieces by Bacewicz and Strauss.
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Hame-ish Sunday Session
Join us at Leith Mills on Sunday 10th August from 12:30pm to 3:30pm for a wonderful afternoon of live music, poetry and comedy, curated by Hame-ish Arts!
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Norton House Hotel Family Fun Day
Join us at Norton House Hotel on Sunday 10th August for the perfect summer day out, with something special for families of all ages!
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Orienteering Adult Beginner Sessions
Looking to improve your navigation skills or try a new sport? Scottish Orienteering are organising an adult beginner day at Cammo Estate, Edinburgh on the Sunday 10th August!
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Summer Family Picnic Rides
Join Porty Community Energy for a bike ride, led by one of our bike leaders from our bike library, from Porty Prom to a favourite local family picnic destination.
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Svaneborg Kardyb & Vega
Catch Svaneborg Kardyb are Nikolaj Svaneborg, a multi award winning duo from Denmark at La Belle Angele on Sunday 10 August as part of the Fringe!
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Theatre School of Scotland - Edinburgh Open Day
The Theatre School of Scotland in Edinburgh is hold an open day on Sunday 10th August. Come along to this free event and see why this might be the place for you!
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Best of Burns
This one man show by Kev Thompson – president of the prestigious Bowhill People’s Burns Club - delivers his take on some of Robert Burns’ best loved works and why they were written.
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Chali 2na (Jurassic 5)
With his unmistakable baritone voice and 6-and-a-half-foot charm, Chali 2na has established himself as one of hip-hop’s most celebrated and charismatic personalities.
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Edinburgh International Festival: NFM Leopoldinum: Benedetti & Sitkovetsky’s Tribute to Menuhin
Violin luminaries Nicola Benedetti and Alexander Sitkovetsky join NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra in a poignant tribute to their mentor.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Piotr Anderszewski
The Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski is known for his intimate and subtle playing style. It is beautifully suited to this programme of small-but-perfectly-formed works.
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Rumourville: Improvised Comedy
Rumourville is an improvised (no script!) comedy about a small community where hot gossip threatens to ruin all: romances, reputations, and petty revenge!
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Attila the Stockbroker’s Early Music Show
Back by popular demand, the self-taught and self-proclaimed David Munrow of punk brings his Early Music Show to the beautiful surroundings of St Cecilia's Hall for the fourth time.
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Circus Skills for kids with Think Circus
Come and learn some circus skills with the amazing Think Circus this summer at Lost Shore Surf Resort on Tuesday 12th August!
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Dear Library - Story Sessions
Discover some of Scotland's contemporary authors in these intimate story sessions, and maybe find a new favourite of your own at the National Library of Scotland during festival season!
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Edinburgh International Festival: LSO: Beethoven & Shostakovich
Nicola Benedetti and Sir Antonio Pappano co-present this concert, introducing two monumental symphonies by composers reckoning with mortality and the world around them.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Sitkovetsky Trio
Experience evocative works for piano trio, from Beethoven to a UK premiere by Iranian composer Mahdis Golzar Kashani from the Sitkovetsky Trio!
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Peter Doherty
Peter Doherty plays La Belle Angele on August 12th & 13th as part of their Big Nights at the Fringe Festival!
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Retirement Party + Carly Cosgrove
All the way from Chicago, Retirement Party bring their sharp lyrics and infectious energy to Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 12th August with support from Carly Cosgrove!
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography - BSL Tour
Enjoy a BSL tour of Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography at The King's Gallery, The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday 12th August!
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Secret Edinburgh West End Whisky Tastings
The Isle of Raasay Distillery is hosting a few secret whisky tastings in our ‘closed to the public tasting room’ in Edinburgh’s West End. Come and join us!
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through warm temperatures
After a 7 year hiatus of performing in her own work at the Fringe, award-winning multidisciplinary artist Mele Broomes is back with her new staged version of through warm temperatures!
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Die Fledermaus
Johann Strauss II turns 200 and Aria Alba are celebrating with his classic comic operetta, Die Fledermaus!
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Dressmaking Course - 3 Day Summer School
If you’d like to learn to make your own clothes, but are struggling to get started, or would like to improve your techniques, then this short course will give you a great foundation.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Bostridge, Pappano & Members of the LSO
Expressive singing reveals the emotional depth of Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Orpheus and Eurydice
Circa joins with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a chorus from Scottish Opera for the European premiere of this electrifying production of Gluck’s seminal opera at The Edinburgh Playhouse.
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In Conversation with Aqsa Arif and Priyesh Mistry
Join Aqsa Arif and curator Priyesh Mistry for a thought-provoking conversation about her creative process and the narratives shaping her work on 13th August at Edinburgh Printmakers!
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Jack Jones - Broken Strap
Continuing the ongoing collaboration between Peter Doherty's Strap Originals & Promotional group Broken Wing Club. Broken Strap presents Jack Jones at Leith Arches!
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Poetry & Painting: An Evening Inspired by Mary Somerville
Set in the heart of Edinburgh at The Melting Pot, join us for a unique evening of creativity and reflection as we celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Somerville!
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Scottish National Network - Business Networking
Join the Scottish National Network on Wednesday 13th August at the stylish Four Points by Sheraton, Newmarket Terrace, Edinburgh for an evening of relaxed business networking!
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Souls Of Mischief
California quartet, Souls Of Mischief, bring their '93 Til Infinity tour to The Liquid Room on Wednesday 13th August!
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s II: Delights for Violin and Harpsichord
George Weir performs music for violin and harpsichord by Bach, Handel and Corelli as well as an unaccompanied violin piece Austrian composer Johann Vilsmayr.
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The Flight of the Teddy Bears
This very playful and uplifting show starts gently and soon becomes anarchic joy as the room fills with Flying Teddy Bears. Will you get bear-bombed?
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The Green Knight (But It’s Gay)
Experience this fantastical, fabulous Arthurian retelling from award-winning theatre-maker Niall Moorjani at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of the Fringe!
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The Joy of Stitch: Adventures in Free-Motion Embroidery
Explore your creativity with Artisan Stitch's brand new 3-day Summer School Course to explore Free-Motion Embroidery.
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: No Sex Please, We’re Professionals: Career Depictions in Spicy Novels
In this lively and revealing discussion on 13th August, let us dissect how accurately professions are portrayed in romance and erotica .
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A Blend of Folk ‘n’ Blues: Joseph Martyn EP Launch and Guests
Joseph Martyn is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe to launch his new original EP. Catch him at The Royal Oak on the 14th & 16th August!
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All Mouth: Queer Comedy
Glasgow's favourite queer comedy show is coming to Monkey Barrel for a one-off late-night 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Special!
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Art of the Fold
In this hands-on class at Leith Makers on 14th August, you'll be shown how to create your very own concertina sketchbook from scratch.
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Celine - My Heart Will Go On
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On returns to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 14th August!
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Circus Vegas
Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK 2025 and comes to King's Park, Dalkeith from 14th to 17th August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppe
Award-winning violinist Bomsori Kim is joined by eminent pianist Thomas Hoppe in this stunning recital celebrating Poland's rich musical heritage.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Book of Mountains and Seas
Ancient Chinese myths inspire Huang Ruo's opera, confronting humanity's complex relationship with nature.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Cutting the Tightrope
This collection of short plays audaciously explores the power of the arts in today's world events, political resistance and displays of artistic freedom.
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Edinburgh International Festival: LSO: A Sea Symphony
Celebrate 20th-century British treasures from Elizabeth Maconchy to Ralph Vaughan Williams performed by the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).
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Italy @ Fringe 2025: Showcase & Networking Event
The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to open the doors of its brand new premises to the Italian artists who will take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2025!
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Jacobites, Italians and Music in Edinburgh
Join Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland as she explores the story of the first generation of the Corris through images, storytelling and song at St Cecilias Hall on 14th August!
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Klassics for Kids: The Ugly Duckling meets Peter and the Wolf
Moonlight Concerts triumphantly returns to Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's concert featuring Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling"!
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The Dead Daisies
Aussie-american rock supergroup The Dead Daisies will headline the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Thursday 14th August!
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: The Healing Power of Alchemy
This talk given by Daisy Cunynghame on 14th August will explore the history of alchemy, its role in medicine and Scotland’s place in the development of this mystical science!
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The White Heather Club Fringe Ceilidh
Join the White Heather Club for the 2025 Fringe Ceilidh and enjoy an evening of Scottish country dancing, music & friendship, only at Bonnie & Wild!
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Tinderbox Orchestra: Live in Libraries Tour
Tinderbox Orchestra's Live in Libraries Tour returns to Edinburgh on 14th & 15th August to spread a campaign that gets musical instruments into public libraries so people can borrow them for free.
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Uh Huh - the Janice and Frank Story
Join Brido Hingwy as he reprises Uh Huh: The Janice & Frank Story this year for two performances only at Ghillie Dhu!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Florian Boesch & Malcolm Martineau
Celebrated for their Lieder performances, this duo showcases the lyrical beauty of Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Mary, Queen of Scots
Renaissance meets punk in Scottish Ballet’s retelling of the story of one of Scotland’s most famous women.
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Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Hot Dub Time Machine
Hot Dub Time Machine heads to Edinburgh Corn Exchange in August for the ultimate dance party!
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Hugo Burnand: In Conversation
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 15th August for an intimate glimpse behind the camera as Royal photographer Hugo Burnand talks to Alessandro Nasini about his career and work.
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s III: The Early Jazz Clarinet
This concert on 15th August features an exciting young trio of Glasgow’s finest jazz musicians and pays homage to jazz clarinettists of the 1920/30s!
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Sounds of the 60s and 70s
Listen to St Mary's Cathedral Consort sing famous hits of the 60s and 70s in exquisite vocal harmony on Friday 15th August.
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St James Quarter Sessions
St James Quarter Sessions is back for its third year, between 15th and 24th August, with a packed line up of heavy hitters and up and coming talent taking over the East End of the city!
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Still Marillion
StillMarillion pay tribute to Marillion when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Friday 15th August!
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: Trouble in the Tin: Victorian Tinned Foods, Scandal, and Sales-tactics
Join food historian Dr Lindsay Middleton as she explores why the 19th-century reception of tinned foods was tainted by worries about poisoning, foreignness, and taste.
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Coorie Doon with Jackie Kay and Jill Calder
Coorie in as acclaimed poet and former Makar of Scotland, Jackie Kay, and renowned Scottish artist, Jill Calder, share their beautiful book, Coorie Doon, on Saturday 16th August.
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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
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Dyed in the Wool
Contemporary Edinburgh artist Davy Macdonald presents Dyed in the Wool, a unique new exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversaries of Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian football clubs!
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Edinburgh International Festival: LSO: Puccini’s Suor Angelica
Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in Giacomo Puccini’s heartfelt opera.
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Festival Dance Class: Tap Dance Workshop
Join Pirita at Blazin' Studio on Saturday 16th August for a Tap Grooves Workshop, where we focus on getting confident with rhythms, refining technique!
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Fleshtival
The only metal festival in the Fringe returns to La Belle Angele on Saturday 16th August!
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Jacobite Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
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Lindisfarne
Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 16th August!
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One Night In Nashville
One Night In Nashville, featuring Maria Jordan, the UK's one and only down-town Nashville and honky-tonk experience, is coming to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 16th August!
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Peruvian Cooking with Mercedes
Join Mercedes for a culinary journey through Peru as she teaches you how to make a traditional lamb stew and a delicious sweet tamale dessert on Saturday 16th August!
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Queerios and Toast
Join an early Ali Jaybird for breakfast shenanigans, no two shows are the same as Ali Jay brings a suitcase of props, a bucket of laughter and a northern sausage to the Three Sisters!
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Solea - An Afternoon Of Guitar Live At The Edinburgh Fringe
Enjoy an afternoon with Solea, one of Scotland's finest guitar duos, making their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday 16th August!
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South Asian Heritage Month Community Day
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on 16th August for our first ever South Asian Heritage Month Community Day!
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Terrazzo Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on Saturday 16th August for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own terrazzo masterpiece!
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The Philippine Store Edinburgh Grand Opening
Get ready, Edinburgh! The Philippine Store is officially opening its doors on Saturday, August 16th, bringing the heart of Filipino and Oriental food culture to the capital!
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Come and Try Orienteering
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering, afternoon on Sunday 17th August at Davidson's Mains Park & the Royal High School.
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Dead Ringers: The 25th Anniversary Tour
To mark Dead Ringers 25th anniversary, the BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on 17th August!
READ MOREEdinburgh Renaissance Band: Viol Rackett Show
The Edinburgh Renaissance Band with the Edinburgh Early Dancers return for 2025 with a lively performance of their ever-popular Viol Rackett Show on 17th August at St Cecilia's Hall.
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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble
Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, lovingly & accurately recreated live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 17th & 18th August!
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The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute
Fast becoming The World’s number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout return to La Belle Angele on Sunday 17th August!
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161st Edinburgh International Photography Exhibition 2025
Edinburgh Photographic Society invites you to an exhibition of stunning photography at the 161st Edinburgh International Photography Exhibition!
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Choir workshop in French
Explore French music and improve your pronunciation with the Choir workshop in French at the Institut francais d'Ecosse!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Ryan Wang
Ryan Wang, BBC Young Musician of the Year winner, takes on an all-Chopin programme that showcases extraordinary mastery of the piano.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Shostakovich Inside Out
Explore Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony as Aurora Orchestra unpacks its drama, depth and defiance.
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Thumpasaurus
Thumpasaurus have announced they'll bring their Existential Dread tour to La Belle Angele on Wednesday 20th August as part of the Fringe!
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When Rivers Meet
Don't miss When rivers Meet on Monday 18th August as part of La Belle Angele's Big Nights at the Fringe Festival!
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Basic Sewing: A Lifetime Skill
Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 19th August and learn basic sewing skills with our Drill Hall based artists Remode Collective!
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Bruntsfield Baroque
Step back in time with Bruntsfield Baroque and enjoy a concert that reflects an evening with the Edinburgh Musical Society on 19th August at Artspace!
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Dave Anderson - the Bunnet Done It!
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Chic Murray. Join Dave Anderson, a life-long fan, at the Ghillie Dhu for this special one night Fringe show!
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Don Quixote
The much awaited, highly celebrated, 5 star DON QUIXOTE returns to the Fringe for the 3rd year.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Dementia Friendly Concert
New to the International Festival this year, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra performs familiar repertoire for people with dementia and their loved ones.
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Emma Miller: Live at St Cuthbert‘s Church, Edinburgh
Join Scottish singer Emma Miller for a one off lunchtime gig at St Cuthbert's Church on Tuesday, 19th August, with Chris Brambley accompanying her on guitar!
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Fallen Angel
Do you believe in faeries? Angel does. They've tortured him for 500 years. Dare you enter Angel's world?
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Fantastic Negrito
3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Fantastic Negrito plays La Belle Angele as part of their Big Nights at the Fringe Festival!
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Javier Cercas: The Weight of the Past, the Weight of the Future
Join iconic writer Javier Cercas in conversation with Alexis Grohmann, Cervantes Chair, as they reflect on the past, present, and role of the author in shaping public debate.
READ MOREJavier Cercas: Violence, Lies, and Just Causes
At this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival, Translator Daniel Hahn joins Javier Cercas, one of Spain's most lauded writers, to discuss the latest in his ambitious Terra Alta series.
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Maker Marketing Workshop
Delve into the world of marketing and social media and how it can help you as a maker or small business on this two day workshop run by Woodland Wreaths and Plants.
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Meet the authors Laurent Binet and Jean-Baptiste Andréa
Meet multi-award-winning French writer Laurent Binet and French novelist Jean-Baptiste Andrea at the Institut francais d'Ecosse on 19th August for a talk on their books!
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Murrayside Care Home: Open Morning
On Tuesday 19th August, Care UK’s Murrayside in Corstorphine, is inviting the community to a special morning in celebrating its recognition for excellence in tailoring care for Veterans.
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Save the Waves Film Festival
We’re proud to announce that the world’s only international surf and environmental film festival is back for a 2025 tour and is coming to Lost Shore.
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THE LAST DAYS OF TRUMP (A Liberal Fantasy)
Nominated for Best New Writing at the 2025 Buxton Festival Fringe, catch THE LAST DAYS OF TRUMP (A Liberal Fantasy) at theSpace@Surgeons' Hall!
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AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up
The AC/DC PWR⚡UP Pop-Up is taking over Malones Edinburgh with loud music, cold drinks, and exclusive merch you won’t find at the venue!
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Angels’ Nectar Whisky And Rum Tasting
Come along to The Whiski Rooms Shop in Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th August for a chance to try Angels' Nectar Scotch Whisky and Cihuatán Rum!
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Create Your Own Bouquet
Learn all about cut flowers at the Cyrenians Community and Green Skills Centre on Wednesday 20th August and Thursday 21st August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: As You Like It A Radical Retelling
Encounter Cliff Cardinal's radical reimagining of Shakespeare's classic in this unapologetic production at Church Hill Theatre!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Belcea Quartet
Revitalising and transforming chamber music from the 18th and 19th centuries, Belcea Quartet's provocative recital spans Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Mozart.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Breaking Bach
Discover Johann Sebastian Bach from a fresh perspective in this world premiere where classical music meets hip hop and contemporary dance!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Faustus in Africa!
Through puppetry and animation, Handspring Puppet Company reimagine Faust's downfall and reframe the classic tale to confront colonialism and the climate emergency.
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Garment Making - 6 Week Evening Class
Spend 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio with an expert tutor and make any garment of your choosing!
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Print Collage Stitch
If you'd like to have a go at quilting but have been put off by all the rules and complicated maths, then this three-day workshop run by Artisan Stitch is perfect for you!
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Sewing Machine Skills - Make a pouch or mend your clothing!
Do you want to learn more about sewing and mending clothing using a sewing machine?Then come along to this workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 20th August!
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s IV: L‘Homme Armé
Enjoy an exploration of the music heard during the period of the Hundred Year War – spanning from Burgundy, the Flemish region and England at St Cecilia's Hall on 20th August!
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: Mary Somerville: a Love for Mathematics, Science and Orange Marmalade
Join historian Ruth Boreham to discover how Mary’s Somerville thirst for knowledge never dimmed, no matter what her age!
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses return with an extensive 2025 UK and EU Spring/Summer tour which will see them headline La Belle Angele on Wednesday 20th August!
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A Bohemian Banquet
After sell-out performances at the last two Fringe Festivals, the Bohemians are back with A Bohemian Banquet on 21st & 22nd August!
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AC/DC Brunch
For Those About To Rock at Murrayfield for the incredible ACDC Power Up Tour book in with us at Brewhemia for your pre-show gathering.
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AC/DC Pre & Afterparty
Join us at Malones Edinburgh, your unofficial AC/DC HQ before and after the band’s massive Murrayfield Stadium show on Thursday 21st August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Bernstein & Stravinsky
Conductor Karina Canellakis returns to the Festival and leads the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (SSO) through a monumental programme featuring Messiaen, Stravinsky and Bernstein.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Dunedin Consort & John Butt
This leading baroque ensemble revives Handel's sparkling comic cantata, unearthing the origins of his operatic masterpieces.
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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Hel Cabaret - Circus Infernum
Step into Hel's twisted Freakshow on 21st August, where the ringmaster, clowns, acrobats, beasts, and all the iconic circus acts are reimagined by Hel' performers!
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House of Hormones
What happens when puberty and perimenopause clash? You’ve entered the House of Hormones! Perhaps the science of conflict can help explain – and restore some calm.
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In Conversation with Robert Powell and Alasdair Richmond
Join Edinburgh Printmaker on 21st August for an artist's talk to celebrate Robert Powell’s solo exhibition Hall of Hours, in conversation with Dr Alasdair Richmond from the University of Edinburgh.
READ MOREMeraviglia d’Amore: The Wonder of Love
Be transported to 17th century Venice, Naples... baroque into the 20th century with an hour of delicious sound which brings pure joy!
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: Adventures in Banking: The Turbulent Tales of the Original Bank of Scotland Investors
Join Gillian Paterson, Museum Engagement Officer for this talk on The Turbulent Tales of the Original Bank of Scotland Investors at The Royal Scots Club on 21st August!
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Time to Shine
Capturing light and reflection in pencil. In this class, be guided through techniques using a variety of graded pencils to help you work confidently with line and tone.
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Whisky Tasting with Aberfeldy & Dewar’s Distilleries
The Whiski Shop in Edinburgh is hosting a guided tasting experience with Aberfeldy and Dewar's Distilleries on Thursday 21st of August!
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Withered Hand & Friends
Dan Willson (Withered Hand) is joined by a host of very special guests for another of his legendary festival line-ups on Thursday 21st August at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh!
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Beginners Sewing Course XL - 2 days
This 2-day introductory course, run by Artisan Stitch, is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
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Brahms’ Requiem
Don't miss the award-winning St Mary's Cathedral Choir sing Brahms’ Requiem, one of the all-time great pieces of choral music, on 22nd August!
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Brilliant Bugs with Simon Mole & Gecko
Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs all about your favourite creepy crawlies (and some you haven’t heard of yet!).
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Edinburgh International Festival: Emily D’Angelo & Sophia Muñoz
Join mezzo soprano Emily D'Angelo and pianist Sophia Muñoz for a programme of epic scope that explores humanity's connection to the natural world.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Figures in Extinction
Dance and theatre legends Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney unite with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) to confront the climate crisis through spellbinding movement and sound.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Pictures at an Exhibition
Take a whistlestop round-the-world trip with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and William Barton at the Usher Hall on Friday 22nd August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Sam Fender
Sam Fender's People Watching tour is coming to the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Friday 22nd August, with special guest Olivia Dean as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2025!
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Then don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse for 3 - 10year olds!
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IKEA Edinburgh Baby Event!
Join us at IKEA Edinburgh on Friday 22nd August for an evening of talks, demonstrations, and learn about exciting new services to support you preparing for your new arrival!
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Lind & Lime Barrel Top Tasting at Cockburns of Leith
Join Cockburns of Leith in store on Friday 22nd August for a barrel top tasting with Peidigh from Lind & Lime!
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Men Without Hats
80s pop icons Men Without Hats join us at La Belle Angele on August 22nd for a special Fringe headliner!
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New Moon Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside to tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon!
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Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony
Star of Ted Lasso and one of the worst contestants in Taskmaster history, Nick Mohammed heads to Edinburgh Playhouse with his new show as his critically acclaimed alter-ego, Mr Swallow!
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Some Might Say we have the perfect pre-gig party here at Brewhemia ahead of the Oasis concerts at Murrayfield.
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Rebecca-Maree & Friends, Crowd Work Special
Join us at Murphy's for a night of laughter and fun with Rebecca-Maree and her hilarious friends, including a FREE bar tab for all the attendees!
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Are you heading to see Sam Fender at Royal Highland Centre? Alright, then it’s time to Get Started the best way – with a Boozy Brunch in Brewhemia's Beer Palace!
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The List Festival Awards 2025
The List Festival Awards are set return to Edinburgh on 22nd August, highlighting the rich array of culture on display across the city’s festivals.
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The Portobello Comedy Night Fringe Special
The Porty Comedy Night returns after its summer break with an Edinburgh Fringe showcase spectacular, starring the fabulous Patrick Monahan!
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: Sex and the Second World War
Join Dr Kate Stephenson, Freelance Historian, to find out what really went on in the blackouts of the Second World War and how the war impacted relationships and sexual freedoms during the 1940s.
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Abba Brunch
Calling all Dancing Queens! Join us at Brewhemia’s ABBA Sing-A-Long Brunch for a sparkling Saturday of live vocals, bubbles and cocktails, tasty food and all your favourite hits.
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Antarctic Monkeys
Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they return to play the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 23rd August!
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Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier
Join Bill Bailey for a jaunt through the error-strewn, distracted, crumb-festooned, sometimes magnificent history of human thought and how it might help us survive in this brave new world!
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Black Rose
Scotland's very own top tribute to Thin Lizzy are back at Dreadnought for another excellent night Saturday 23rd August!
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Capital Grunge
The Lost Dogs return to Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh's finest grass roots venue, with the best tribute to all things Grunge in the country.
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Country Days
Join us at Club Tropicana Edinburgh for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Come and Sing Elijah
Join fellow singers in a full-day workshop, culminating in a performance of highlights from Mendelssohn's epic Elijah.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Leonidas Kavakos & ApollΩn Ensemble
Johann Sebastian Bach’s violin concertos shine in this electrifying performance with soloist and ensemble in synergy.
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Festival of Unity
The Association of Ukrainians in Edinburgh, alongside Leith Chooses, are proud to be hosting the Leith 'Festival of Unity' on Saturday 23rd August!
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Hops in the Garden
Leuchie are back at Archerfield Walled Garden for the 6th Hops in the Garden music and food festival this August.
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Intermediate Sewing Class
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for a full Saturday in the sewing studio and elevate your beginner's sewing skills to creat a gorgeous wash bag/make-up bag!
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Jazz Concert with The Stone Combo
The Stone Combo is pleased to present an evening of jazz at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 23rd August!
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Kids Balkanarama - Fringe Edition
Join us at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 23rd August for our Fringe edition of Kids Balkanarama!
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Lanterns On The Lake
Lanterns on the Lake will perform live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 23 August as part of the Fringe!
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Maras 1st Birthday
Join us at Mara for our first birthday party — and yes, you're all invited on Saturday 23rd August from 6pm 'til late!
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Picturesque Edinburgh Tour
Why trust your holiday photos to a selfie camera? With this walking tour by Dan of the Edinburgh Street Historians, you can have professionally taken photographs to celebrate your time in the city!
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s V: The Art of the Arranger
The critically acclaimed team of McDonald and Kitchen perform virtuoso works for recorder with continuo and obbligato harpsichord by Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and Corelli.
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Summery Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Explore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
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The Whistlebinkies Play Scottish Folk
Enjoy a performance of traditional Scottish music from The Whistlebinkies at St Marks artSpace on Saturday 23rd August as part of the Fringe!
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Ducks Ltd.
Dive into the jangly world of indie pop with Ducks Ltd. when they return to Sneaky Pate's Edinburgh on Sunday 24th August!
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Edinburgh Forgotten Women
Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Closing Concert: Mendelssohn’s Elijah
In this Closing Concert, discover Felix Mendelssohn's triumphant oratorio anew as the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and Royal Scottish National Orchestra breathe life into his most famous work.
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Jukebox Bingo Brunch
Team up with your pals and join DJ Lola and the gang to match the tracks on the decks to the artists on your card to win some truly unpredictable prizes at Granary Leith!
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Lino Printing Workshop
Learn how to lino print and create some beautiful geometric designs with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Sunday 24th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Whitburgh House Walled Garden
Whitburgh House Walled Garden is a contemporary, stylish one-acre walled garden, 700 feet above sea level, a lively forward-looking and an unexpected gem.
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The 30+ Club: Daytime Clubbing for Over 30s
With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at Edinburgh Corn Exchange is not to be missed!
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UpOnARoof 2.0
Don't miss this limited series of alfresco rooftop soirées with iconic views, world class DJs, great food, cocktails, & good vibes! it's family friendly and kids go free.
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Acting for Adults Taster Session
Ever wanted to try Acting? Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall for a Free one hour Acting for Adults taster session with Melodramatic Productions!
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Baby Lasagna
With Baby Lasagna, Marko Purisic has finally found a niche within which he can combine incompatible genres and create new audio sounds that are both fresh and exciting.
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David Gray
David Gray brings his new 2025 Past & Present World Tour to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Monday 25th August with support from Tallia Rae!
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Draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan - Drop in information event
Join the Scottish Government on Monday 25th August at Leith Community Centre for this drop-in information event and learn about the draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan!
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Blind Summit Barrel Top Tasting At Cockburns of Leith
Join Cockburns of Leith in store on Tuesday 26th August to celebrate the launch of Blind Summit’s latest release of whiskies!
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Cushions with Zips & Piping
Learn how to make professional looking cushions with zips and piping to match your furnishings at this workshop run by Artisan Stitch!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Chappell Roan
American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan and special guests will play the Royal Highland Centre on 26th & 27th August as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions!
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Pink Pony Rave: Chappell Roan After Party
Chappell Roan is playing Edinburgh on 26th August and La Belle Angele is throwing an after-party!
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This Is The Kit
If you thought you didn't like the banjo, This Is The Kit – the alias singer, songwriter and banjo enthusiast Kate Stables – may very likely prove you wrong!
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Curtain-making
This curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 27th August, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
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Tarot & Tipples
Join us at Mara for our brand new Tarot & Tipple Nights - we're bringing mystical energy, refreshing drinks and good vibes to The Shore in Leith in conjunction with Tuesday Moon & The Portal Leith!
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The Fun and Funny Old Town Tour
This free walking tour is fun and funny, performed by local independent tour guides, it will really help you to know the city and understand something about what life is all about!
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Tomatin Tasting Masterclass
Come join us at The Scottish Gantry in Edinburgh for a journey through Tomatin's finest drams on Wednesday 27th August!
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Alice Faye
Don't miss rising star Alice Faye live at The Caves Edinburgh, her unique blend of classic and modern influences creates a captivating musical experience!
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Clone Your Favourite Garments
Join this small group class at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 28th August and replicate a perfect pattern for your favourite garment with Remode Collective!
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Dinner in the Kitchen Garden with Roberta Hall-McCarron
For one night only, on Thursday 28th August, join award-winning chef Roberta Hall-McCarron in the heart of the Botanics and embark on culinary journey through our onsite Kitchen Garden!
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Radio GaGa
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you've been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one of the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage - Queen.
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Secret Edinburgh West End Meet The Master Distiller + Whisky Tasting
Enjoy a rare opportunity for a night of discussion on everything Raasay, with our Co-Founder and Master Distiller Alasdair Day in our secret tasting room in Edinburgh’s West End!
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Shaping a sustainable future: Health care and the climate crisis
Join Royal College of Nursing's panel on 28th August to discover measures to tackle climate change and explore planetary health.
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The Marketing Mixer Scotland
Welcome to The Marketing Mixer Scotland, a community for marketing professionals. Join us on Thursday 28th August at Create Future!
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Mercury Rev
Catch American rock band Mercury Rev when they play La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Friday 29 August!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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Breathe New Life into Your Furniture - One-Day Upcycling Workshop
Come along to Edinburgh Open Workshop on Saturday 30th August for a full-day, hands-on course where you’ll learn how to transform tired furniture into something truly unique!
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Django’s Swing @ Music on the Mezzanine
Edinburgh Central Library welcomes Django's Swing, an Edinburgh based Gypsy Jazz Guitar duo, to Music on the Mezzanine on Saturday 30th August!
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Edinburgh Multicultural Festival
From family cultural experiences, to fun-filled circus, to a unique blend of music genres and stories, together we will create memories!
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Exhibition: Public Diners
Created by Nourish Scotland and 60 community researchers, this exhibition asks the question: at a time of rising food costs and hectic modern lives, could public diners make a comeback?
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IKEA Inspired Paper Folding for Contemporary Design Workshop
Join Kate Colin for a paper crafting workshop inspired by the bold patterns and colour combinations of IKEA's fabrics at Dovecot Studios on 30th August!
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Inflatable 5K Edinburgh
The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 32 massive obstacles, returns on Saturday 30th August!
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Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: The Journey Continues
Morningside Gallery, an independent Edinburgh art gallery, has announced a new exhibition of work from Jack Morrocco, one of Scotland’s most notable and collectable contemporary artists.
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Keep it Steel : Glam-O-Rama Big Haired Metal Extravaganza
The best Rock/ Metal club night in the world returns this August to La Belle Angele!
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Natures Alchemy-remembering our wild wisdom
The Last Known Wilderness invites you to join them in the beautiful Scottish Borders for a day of remembering what the modern world asks us to forget.
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Out of the Blue Flea Market
Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and find just what you never knew you needed as you browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items!
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Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail
After a successful open call, the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is excited to announce its inaugural event, taking place over the weekend of 30th - 31st August.
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Pete & Bas
Catch South East London's finest grime duo Pete & Bas when they play La Belle Angele on Saturday 30 August!
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Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Girls are a three-piece singing group from the North Bay area of California, don't miss them live at Leith Depot on Saturday 30th August!
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RAMONESMANIA 2025
Carbona Not Glue is celebrating 30th years with RAMONESMANIA 2025, bringing together local bands to play some RAMONES tunes, at Leith Cricket Club on Saturday 30th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Quinn Garden
In just two years, Quinn Garden has been transformed from a concrete wasteland into a vibrant haven for both people and wildlife.
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The Saturday Show
Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
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Anchor Lane
Undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands to come out of Scotland in recent years, don't miss Anchor Lane at The Voodoo Rooms on 31st August!
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Argentinian Cooking with Maria
Maria from The Edinburgh Canape Company returns with her sold-out Argentinian Cooking masterclass on Sunday 31st August at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School.
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Edinburgh Psych Fest
Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!
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Georgian Wine Tasting!
Dive into the ancient world with a Georgian Wine tasting with Slonk on Sunday 31st August at The Port of Leith Distillery!
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Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
American songwriter, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums, don't miss him live with his Acoustic Group at the Festival Theatre on 31st August!
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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - West Lothian
The Little Children's Market Scotland comes to West Lothian on Sunday 31st August with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!
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The Sunday Night Laugh-In
Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.
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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:
The Community Hub Barrhead: Beginners Sewing Class
Learn how to sew at The Community Hub Barrhead's friendly beginners' class, which runs every Monday afternoon for six weeks.
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TFC Wednesdays
The Friendship Club is a weekly night for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs held at St John's Hall, Barrhead on Wednesdays!
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The Community Hub Barrhead: MART Money Advice Rights Team
The Money Advice and Rights Team offer free expert and confidential advice about debt benefits and appeals, drop in to their weekly sessions on Wednesdays at The Community Hub Barrhead.
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Family Workshop : Marine Life and Plastic Pollution
Join marine biologist Sean Flinn on Saturday 30th August at The Scottish Fisheries Museum for a free, hands-on family workshop exploring the ocean and how we can protect it!
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Celine - My Heart Will Go On
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On comes to Rothes Halls on Saturday 15th August!
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Blor A Tribute to Blur
Catch Blor, a tribute to 90s n Britpop Legends Blur, plus support from Ocean Cover Scene acoustic, at Styx Kirkcaldy on Saturday 23rd August!
READ MOREEvents in Glasgow
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Zippos Circus at Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park
Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch's Woodhead Park between Wednesday 6th and Monday 11th with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!
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Exploring Glasgow’s Libraries Heritage Trail
This short course from the University of Glasgow offers you the chance to explore some of Glasgow's impressive libraries and their part in local civic history.
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Battlesnake
Genetically engineered cyborg seven-piece metal band Battlesnake travel from Australia for a high impact night at The Hug and Pint on Tuesday 12th August!
READ MOREEvents in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Charity Family Fun Day in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer
Don't miss the Charity Family Fun Day at Trinity Parish Church in Hamilton on Saturday 2nd August, it's going to be a fun event for the whole family!
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Acoustic Cafe Nights at the Granary presents Beki Hemingway and Randy Kerman
Acoustic Cafe Nights @ The Granary are excited to present Beki Hemingway, and her musical partner Randy Kerkman on Friday 22nd August!
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The Mini Guns
Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns as they take to the stage at The Drumclog Inn in Strathaven!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Up A Close
Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's Story to Paisley Town Hall!
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre!
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Grassroots Wrestling Scotland XSite Braehead Wrestling Experience
Let's get ready to rumble! The heavyweight champion of entertainment and leisure, XSite Braehead, invites the local community to its big wrestling event on Saturday 16th August!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Voyage of The Fox
Captain McClintock’s voyage to the Arctic in search of the lost Franklin expedition is told through poetry and music at the Weigh Ahead Gallery, Dunblane on 31st August!
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Killin Highland Games
Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2025 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 6th August!
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Killearn Country Market
Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!
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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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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FREE Whisky Tasting with Ardgowan Distillery
Geraldo's are delighted to offer you the opportunity to taste some of Ardgowan Distillery's award-winning blends, gin and some new single malts!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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Gusbourne Wine-Paired Dinner
Join the team at Marine Troon for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and exceptional English wine as we present a curated wine-paired dinner in partnership with Gusbourne.
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Fresh Ayr Folk Fest
Fresh Ayr Folk Fest, will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks when it returns to Ayr Town Centre in August!
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Brodick Highland Games
The 2025 Brodick Highland Games will be held at Ormidale Park on Saturday 9th August, they're a great day out for all the family!
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FREE Tasting with Isle of Harris Distillery
Meet Megan from Isle of Harris Distillery at this free in-store tasting to find out more about this incredible distillery and sample their stunning gin and award-winning whisky, The Hearach.
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Ayr & District Flower Show
The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a seventh year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August!
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Handmade in Ayr Market
Handmade in Ayr is a creative monthly market showcasing the best of Ayrshire arts and crafts at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, featuring quality Ayrshire & Scottish makers!
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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!
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