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Events in Edinburgh in September 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

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

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

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

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st November 2024 - 30th December 2025

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

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

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

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

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

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

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

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Free For All

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 15th December 2025

Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.

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Top Banana

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

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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Burly Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 8th November 2025

We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!

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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 12th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

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

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

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

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

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

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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Family Print Club

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

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Crafts, Games, Soup!

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 19th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!

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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 12th December 2025

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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Ocean Terminal Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th September 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!

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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston

Selected dates between 6th February 2025 - 5th October 2025

Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!

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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 10th February 2025 - 15th December 2025
Portobello

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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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 16th December 2025

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

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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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!

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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

28th February 2025 - 7th September 2025

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!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

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!

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Makers Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

5th March 2025 - 24th September 2025
Various Locations East Lothian

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

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

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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Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2025 - 5th December 2025

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 4th September 2025

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

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 29th December 2025

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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 23rd March 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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Makers Market at Lind & Lime

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 30th November 2025

Support The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!

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Dog Training in Edinburgh

31st March 2025 - 21st December 2025
Various Locations 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

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

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

Selected dates between 1st April 2025 - 25th November 2025

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

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
Edinburgh South

Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.

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Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 27th November 2025

The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!

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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 6th September 2025
Longniddry

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

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 4th November 2025

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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The World of King James VI and I

26th April 2025 - 14th September 2025

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

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

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

27th April 2025 - 26th October 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

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

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

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

1st May 2025 - 7th September 2025

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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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop

1st May 2025 - 18th September 2025

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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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret with Red Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret in the fabulous atmosphere at The Lab in CC Blooms!

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Forest Bathing at Lauriston

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 4th October 2025

Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at in Lauriston Castle Gardens!

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High Speed Seafari Adventure

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 21st September 2025
South Queensferry

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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Your Art World

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 12th September 2025
South Queensferry

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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Singaporean Supper Night

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 19th September 2025

New for 2025! Ruzita returns after the sell-out Malaysian Supper Night to bring you authentic Singaporean cuisine!

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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 24th May 2025 - 27th September 2025

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

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Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 28th May 2025 - 14th September 2025

Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!

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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction

30th May 2025 - 13th February 2026

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

31st May 2025 - 28th September 2025

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

1st June 2025 - 31st October 2025

Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!

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The Meadows Tour

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 27th September 2025

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

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025
Edinburgh South

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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British & Irish Lions Tour At Malones

Selected dates between 20th June 2025 - 2nd September 2025

The countdown is on! Come and watch the British & Irish Lions tour live at Malones Edinburgh!

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Dear Library

20th June 2025 - 18th April 2026

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

20th June 2025 - 7th September 2025

Collective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!

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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Day Disco Brunch

Selected dates between 22nd June 2025 - 28th September 2025

Come along to the Granary Leith for this Day Disco Brunch with live saxophone tunes and DJ beats!

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You Mean the World Exhibition

25th June 2025 - 18th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 26th June 2025 - 2nd September 2025

Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Monkeys: Our Primate Family

28th June 2025 - 30th November 2025

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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Beer Tasting Session

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 7th December 2025

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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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

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Sunday Market on the Croft

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight

Selected dates between 7th July 2025 - 24th November 2025

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!

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Panorama: New Views of a City

9th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

12th July 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Tea and Talks

Selected dates between 17th July 2025 - 9th September 2025

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

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Broadway Brunch

Selected dates between 19th July 2025 - 20th September 2025

Ready to swap your Saturday lie-in for a standing ovation? Step into the limelight with Broadway Brunch, Brewhemia’s razzle-dazzle new dining spectacular.

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Karaoke

Selected dates between 23rd July 2025 - 17th December 2025

Looking for Karaoke? Then come along to the Black Rose Tavern in Rose Street every Wednesday!

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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 25th July 2025 - 29th September 2025

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!

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Chopin by Candlelight

Selected dates between 25th July 2025 - 26th September 2025

Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional evening piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles' Cathedral.

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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years

26th July 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat

Selected dates between 26th July 2025 - 23rd November 2025

Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.

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Victoria Crowe: Shifting Surfaces

28th July 2025 - 11th October 2025

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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Rugby for Beginners

29th July 2025 - 28th April 2026

Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

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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Long, Hot Summer: Andy Keir

30th July 2025 - 24th September 2025

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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Pressed Flowers Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Selected dates between 30th July 2025 - 13th September 2025

Join Polymorphics for this workshop and learn how to create your own flowery tray using eco-friendly materials!

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Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani

1st August 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Robert Powell: Hall of Hours

1st August 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear

1st August 2025 - 30th August 2026

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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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions

Selected dates between 3rd August 2025 - 26th October 2025

Come along to these lovely Forest Bathing taster sessions with Wild Rose Forest Therapy in St. Mark's Park!

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Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland

4th August 2025 - 26th September 2025

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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Powderhall Bronze Foundry Tour

Selected dates between 5th August 2025 - 2nd September 2025

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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Tang Soo Do

6th August 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!

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Plant Allies: 13 Moons - in person or online

Selected dates between 8th August 2025 - 12th September 2025

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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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 9th August 2025 - 5th September 2025

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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Summer Family Picnic Rides

Selected dates between 10th August 2025 - 7th September 2025
Portobello

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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Find Out Fridays

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

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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Disco Days Edinburgh

Selected dates between 16th August 2025 - 15th November 2025

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

21st August 2025 - 31st October 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

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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Country Days

Selected dates between 23rd August 2025 - 22nd November 2025

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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Picturesque Edinburgh Tour

Selected dates between 23rd August 2025 - 25th October 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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!

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Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Selected dates between 24th August 2025 - 26th October 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Acting for Adults Taster Session

Selected dates between 25th August 2025 - 1st September 2025

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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Tarot & Tipples

Selected dates between 27th August 2025 - 29th October 2025

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

27th August 2025 - 27th September 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

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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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 29th August 2025 - 12th December 2025

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

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Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: The Journey Continues

30th August 2025 - 14th September 2025

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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The Saturday Show

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 13th December 2025

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

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The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Selected dates between 31st August 2025 - 7th December 2025

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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Red Raw

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 8th December 2025

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 8th December 2025

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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An Evening with Boris Johnson

2nd September 2025

Join us at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 2nd September for An Evening with Boris Johnson!

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Drink Wine and Speak Spanish

2nd September 2025

Whether you're an absolute beginner or completely fluent, you are welcome to join us for a relaxed and fun evening of Spanish speaking accompanied by wine at Mellis Cheese Lounge on 2nd September!

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Lochlea New Range Preview Tasting

2nd September 2025

Join Royal Mile Whiskies at Drinkmonger on 2nd September to discover the farm to bottle distillery Lochlea with Emma from the distillery who will be pouring their newest releases.

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Rainbow Tree Painting Party at Brew Dog Dog House

2nd September 2025

Paint a colourful rainbow tree on 2nd September with The Paint Club. This one is super easy to follow along with!

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Scots Music Group Classes

2nd September 2025 - 26th November 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join the Scots Music Group for their new session of classes in traditional music taking place on various dates and venues through September to November!

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The Burning Hell

2nd September 2025

Canada's The Burning Hell will play Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 2nd September with support from Jon McKiel!

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Black Is The Color Of My Voice

3rd September 2025 - 4th September 2025

Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell's stunning solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone comes to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 3rd & 4th September!

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Chase Petra

3rd September 2025

Chase Petra bring their 'Lullabies for Dogs Tour' to The Voodoo Room on Wednesday 3rd September!

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Lion On Tiger

3rd September 2025

Don't miss Edinburgh band Lion On Tiger when they play Sneaky Pete's on Wednesday 3rd September!

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Neil Delamere: Achilles Neil

3rd September 2025

Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way when he brings his show, Achilles Neil, to The Stand Edinburgh!

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Physic Garden: Floral Wreaths

3rd September 2025

Join florist and Royal Warrant holder Lottie Longman to explore the flowers of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and create your own fresh wreath!

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Should I Delete That - Live

3rd September 2025

Join Em Clarkson and Alex Light, the voices behind the hit podcast Should I Delete That?,for an evening of unfiltered chat, big laughs, and meaningful connection, live on stage at the Usher Hall!

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The Wizard of Oz

3rd September 2025 - 6th September 2025

Don't miss The Wizard of Oz at Edinburgh's Church Hill Theatre from 3rd to 6th September!

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Art Walk Porty

4th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Portobello

This year’s Art Walk Porty Festival is a special one with the theme 'ShowGround', a performance-rich programme celebrating 10 years of the festival.

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Contemporary showcase of 25 displaced Ukrainian Artists

4th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

The showcase 'a match is silent, but it speaks' brings together the voices and new artworks of 25 Ukrainian artists, each of whom has endured a year shaped by displacement and deep transformation!

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Garment Making - 3 Week Daytime Class

4th September 2025

Spend 3 consecutive Thursday afternoons in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make a stunning garment of your choice!

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Instrumental Women of Fender

4th September 2025

Join historian Jayme Kurland at St Cecilia's Hall on Thursday, 4th September as she discusses who the women of Fender were and their impact on American popular music!

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Matt Stewart: Bad Boy & LIVE ’Who Knew It?’

4th September 2025

Join award winning comedian Matt Stewart for Bad Boy, his tribute to the gentle rebel and a LIVE 'Who Knew It?".

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THE VAULTS: Distillery Visit: Chichibu

4th September 2025

Get ready to experience one of Japan’s most sought-after whiskies as Chichibu arrives at The Vaults for a truly special tasting on 4th September, hosted by ambassador Nathan Shearer.

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Whisky Week: Edinburgh

4th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Whisky Week comes to Edinburgh this September with 15+ bars participating, each offering a selection of exclusive drams alongside a programme of tours, tastings and events.

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A Date with the Everly Brothers

5th September 2025

Hear all the classic hits like Bird Dog, Cathy's Clown and many more timeless songs when the UK's newest tribute to The Everly Brothers comes to Reconnect Howden Park on Friday 5th September!

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An Evening with Davina

5th September 2025

Join TV icon and wellness advocate Davina McCall at the Usher Hall on 5th September for a special live evening of uplifting conversation, personal stories, and plenty of laughs!

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Counterfeit 70s Show

5th September 2025

After an extensive tour with The Counterfeit Sixties show, a unique Seventies show is on tour celebrating a decade of glam rock to new wave music and everything in between!

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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

5th September 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on Friday 5th September!

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German Rhyme Time for Under 5s

Selected dates between 5th September 2025 - 5th December 2025

You are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!

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Hopeful Monsters

5th September 2025 - 6th September 2025

Hopeful Monsters is a piece of tabletop puppetry for adults and children aged 5+ inspired by evolutionary theory.

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Keith Mitchell: Paintings

5th September 2025 - 14th September 2025

Keith Mitchell’s work combines painting and collage, creating dynamic compositions that explore the tension between chaos and harmony. Catch his exhibition at Coburg House Art Studios in September!

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Les Misérables: A theatrical adaptation by Stéphanie Goud

5th September 2025 - 6th September 2025

Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse for a vibrant and heartfelt theatrical reading, directed by the talented Stéphanie Goud and inspired by Victor Hugo’s masterpiece “Les Misérables”!

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Mighty Oak Welcomes Creativ Dubs

5th September 2025

For the first time in the UK Mighty Oak sound system introduce Creativ Dubs outta Ghent, Belgium at The Mash House on Friday 5th September!

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Scotland’s Sound Healing Chamber - In person or online

5th September 2025

Susaidh (Suzy Nairn) from Soundsphere is delighted to bring her particular style of sound healing to Edinburgh on Friday 5th September.

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Soundhouse: Paul Harrison’s Trio Mágico & Guests: Encontros

5th September 2025

This concert will celebrate the release of jazz pianist Paul Harrison’s long awaited new album Encontros – which brings a Scottish twist to the warmth and spark of Brazilian music.

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Tabletop Scotland 2025

5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's returning to the Royal Highland Centre in September!

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The Junkie Miracles

5th September 2025

The Junkie Miracles is a new play by Des Dillon, based on harrowing experiences of recovery, don't miss it at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 5th September!

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VICES w. VRA, Element 95 & Revelation 23

5th September 2025

Get ready to indulge in an unforgettable night of music and vibes with VICES, plus support from VRA, Element 95 and Revelation 23, at Legends Edinburgh on Friday, 5th September!

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360 Fest

6th September 2025

Go full circle at our big family event at the National Museum of Flight. It's a whole day of family fun for all ages!

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An ABBA Dream

6th September 2025

An Abba Dream, one of Scotland's top Abba tributes, returns to Reconnect Regal Theatre in September!

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Big Hearts Gala

6th September 2025

Celebrating 10 years of Big Hearts, the Club’s charity will host their annual Gala fundraiser on the evening of Saturday 6th September in the Gorgie Suite at Tynecastle Park!

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Botanical Embroidery Workshop

6th September 2025

Be inspired by nature as you enjoy the calming art of embroidery at this craft class on 6th September, run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!

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Come and Sing - Mozart Requiem - Edinburgh Bach Choir

6th September 2025

Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for this Mozart Requiem “Come and Sing” taking place on Saturday 6th September at St Cuthbert’s Parish Church! Singers of all abilities are welcome.

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David Mankin :: Interludes

6th September 2025 - 1st October 2025

David Mankin exhibits his work in galleries throughout the UK and his paintings are held in numerous private and public collections. 'Interludes' will be his second solo exhibition with &Gallery.

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Fm Plus Special Guest Brave Rival

6th September 2025

FM bring their "Brotherhood" tour to the Liquid Rooms on Saturday 6th September and joining them as special guest are blues-rock powerhouse Brave Rival!

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Guided Walk Cramond Village

6th September 2025
Cramond

This is the last chance this summer for a public guided walk around the historic Cramond village with Cramond Heritage Trust on Saturday 6th September.

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Houseplant Market - Edinburgh

Selected dates between 6th September 2025 - 13th September 2025

The Houseplant Market is returing to Edinburgh! Taking place in the Bristo Square Marquee for 3 days only this September!

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In the Night Garden Live

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, MakkaPakka and friends are returning to Edinburgh in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day!

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Innis & Runn @ Stockbridge Social

6th September 2025

In partnership with our friends at Stockbridge Social, we’re inviting runners of all abilities to join Innis & Gunn for a fun, friendly 5K around Stockbridge on Saturday 6th September!

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Irregular Sleep Pattern: Serious About Design

6th September 2025

Join Mil Stricevic, the creative mind behind Irregular Sleep Pattern, as he discusses the brand’s unique approach to sustainable fashion on Saturday 6th September at Dovecot!

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Jack Botts

6th September 2025

Australian singer-songwriter Jack Botts returns to the UK to tour in 2025 and stops off at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Saturday 6th September!

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Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

6th September 2025

After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile.

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Kevin Quantum: Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers

6th September 2025

Think you know what's real? Think again... don't miss Kevin Quantum live at North Edinburgh Arts on Saturday 6th September with his new show, Unbelievable Magic for Non Believers!

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Learn to Draw Your Pet

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Want to be able to draw your dog? Capture your cat? Artistically represent your iguana? Then come along to this workshop with Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen in September!

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Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair

6th September 2025

Don't miss the Linlithgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair with all proceeds going towards Linlithgow Heritage Trust!

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Ocean Film Festival

6th September 2025

The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

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Old Skool Days

Selected dates between 6th September 2025 - 8th November 2025

Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!

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On the same page - bound : unbound

6th September 2025 - 26th September 2025

This exhibition at Upright Gallery celebrates the page, the book and the artists who make them, demonstrating how their various practices work together and are reflected in their artist books.

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Pirates Love Underpants

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's treasure chest at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 6th & 7th September!

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Polwarth Preloved Sale

6th September 2025

Come along to Polwarth Preloved Sale on Saturday 6th September. It's a great opportunity to pick up some bargains and support an amazing local children's charity whilst you do it!

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Spoon Carving Course

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

This Spoon Carving Course, on 6th & 7th September at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is led by Louise Forbes, a talented wood carver and the founder of Louise Forbes Designs.

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Susie Dent - Word Perfect

6th September 2025

Susie Dent brings her brand-new tour 'Word Perfect' to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 6th September!

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Taylor Swift Effect

6th September 2025

Scotland's top Taylor Swift tribute featuring Jamie, a self confessed ‘Swiftie’, and her amazing dancers comes to Reconnect Howden Park on Saturday 6th September!

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The Coal Porters

6th September 2025

Catch The Coal Porters when they bring their 2025 tour to Leith Depot on Saturday 6th September!

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The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Are you planning your wedding in Scotland and looking for the best Edinburgh wedding suppliers? Then come along to The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, one of the largest wedding shows in Scotland!

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The GO Steady in The Hive

6th September 2025

Join us for the inaugural GO Steady afternoon session in the Hive, Edinburgh on Saturday 6th September!

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The MoonWalk Scotland and the 5K ZOOM Walk

6th September 2025

Join in the fun of the MoonWalk Scotland and the 5K ZOOM Walk on Saturday 6th September and experience Edinburgh like never before!

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The Pink Pony Party: Chappell Roan Tribute

6th September 2025

Join Edinburgh University Students Association at Potterow on Saturday 6th September for a Chappell Roan Tribute Night!

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Wolfgang Flür (Ex-Kraftwerk)

6th September 2025

Legendary electronic figure Wolfgang Flür will headline Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Saturday 6th September!

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Woodturning Weekend 6th & 7th September

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

This is a fun and informative weekend at the Chippendale International School of Furniture and is one of our most accessible courses to give students a first point of access into woodworking.

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X MUSE Vodka: The Premium Wild Dining Experience at Jupiter Artland

6th September 2025

Don't miss an evening where art, nature, alchemy & gastronomy converge to create a uniquely beautiful experience with an X Muse Vodka takeover of Jupiter Artland on Saturday 6th September!

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Collective Gala

7th September 2025

Join Collective Edinburgh on Sunday 7th September as Collective Gala returns with a full day of activities!

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Copperplate Minuscules – Half-Day Workshop

Selected dates between 7th September 2025 - 19th October 2025
Linlithgow

Discover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters) with Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.

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Creep Calm Workshops

Selected dates between 7th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Based on our previous ‘Spiders: Fight Your Phobia’ workshop, the RZSS have refreshed and re-worked this interactive session to help you get you closer to overcoming your spider fear.

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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market

7th September 2025

Come along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 7th September.

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Jake Xerxes Fussell

7th September 2025

Jake Xerxes Fussell is on a UK and Ireland tour in 2025 with a date at The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 07 September!

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Join Daniele Ippolito Stripped plus Zonos and Aino Elina

7th September 2025

Join Daniele Ippolito plus Zonos and Aino Elina for Stripped, a new quiet, live music club at The Outhouse on 7th September!

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Miniature Landscape Embroidery Workshop

7th September 2025

Feel like getting creative in Edinburgh? Come and learn how to stitch out your stress with this soothing landscape embroidery class on Sunday 7th September!

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MNB Autumn Craft Market

7th September 2025

Don't miss the MNB Craft Market when it returns to Leith Arches for a special Autumn edition on Sunday, 7th September!

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Papercutting Peace Workshop - CANCELLED

7th September 2025

Join Edinburgh artist Papercut Punk and let's celebrate September's World Peace Day with a peace sign workshop at Portobello Town Hall on Sunday the 7th!

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Saving Grace

7th September 2025

GK Barry is taking her wildly popular podcast, Saving Grace, on the road for an unmissable UK tour and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 7th September!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fairnielaw

7th September 2025
North Berwick

Visit Fairnielaw with its mixture of both formal and wild areas with beautiful views towards Traprain Law and the Garleton Hills at the highest point!

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Souled Out Sunday

7th September 2025

Come join us at Club Tropicana Edinburgh on 7th September for a chill Sunday filled with good vibes and great music!

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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh

7th September 2025

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Sunday 7th September at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!

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An Evening with Ocean Vuong - The Emperor of Gladness

8th September 2025

The Portobello Bookshop team are hosting an event with Ocean Vuong at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 8th September, for an evening of conversation about his second novel.

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Calum Bowie Live

8th September 2025

Fresh off the TRNSMT stage and riding high on his biggest year yet, Calum Bowie is headlining the Edinburgh University Students Association's legendary Welcome Week this September!

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint

9th September 2025 - 1st November 2025

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!

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Belinda Carlisle

9th September 2025

Following her 2023 sold out concert, Belinda Carlisle stops off at Usher Hall on Tuesday 9th September, as part of her Heavenly Hits tour!

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Daddy Long Legs

9th September 2025

Daddy Long Legs, New York City's most diabolical rhythm and blues street gang, return to Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th September at Cabaret Voltaire!

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Day Sleeper

9th September 2025

Catch Edinburgh-based band Day Sleeper when they play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th September!

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Fiddler on the Roof

9th September 2025 - 13th September 2025

A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s electrifying Fiddler on the Roof is coming to the Festival Theatre in September!

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Guided Walk - Cramond Island

9th September 2025
Cramond

Join Cramond Heritage Trust on Tuesday 9th September for a guided walk out and over to the uninhabited Cramond Island and learn about it's history!

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He Huang

9th September 2025

Dating fails, travel disasters, and life’s dark absurdities — nothing is off-limits when He Huang's brings her UK & Europe tour to The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th September!

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Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

9th September 2025

Jennifer's previous theatre tour, The Psychology of Serial Killers, was a huge hit with audiences and she brings her new show 'Strange but True Crime' to Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th September!

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Every Wave Presents: Really Big Really Clever

10th September 2025

Brighton-based quartet Really Big Really Clever bring their UK tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 10 September!

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IberoDocs - Edinburgh

10th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

IberoDocs will return to Edinburgh for its 11th edition, between 10th and 28th September, with a joyful programme of documentary films from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America!

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Jolie Holland

10th September 2025

Forging a timeless, haunting musical career, Jolie Holland returns to the UK in September, with a date at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Wednesday the 10th!

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Student Quiz Night!

10th September 2025

Calling all students, this ones for you! Join us at IKEA Edinburgh for Quiz Night in our Restaurant, an evening of laughs and exciting IKEA prizes up for grabs!

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A Taste of Tradition: Exploring Rioja with Cune

11th September 2025

Join Wine Events Scotland for an immersive workshop as we take a deep dive into the iconic Rioja region, exploring the celebrated Cune wines from C.V.N.E.!

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And So I Watch You From Afar

11th September 2025

And So I Watch You From Afar are on a UK tour in September with a date at La Belle Angele on Thursday the 11th!

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Aurie Styla: ’Now We’re Cooking‘! The Crowd Show

11th September 2025

Comedian AURIE STYLA is back at Monkey Barrel and cooking up a new show, in the way he knows best… crowd work, freestylin, trying bits and having fun with his audience!

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Beastie

11th September 2025

Blending dark humour and raw storytelling with contemporary lighting, animation and an original folk score, Beastie is a captivating solo odyssey through Scotland’s wild places.

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Chris Kent: Offline

11th September 2025

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’ and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 11th September!

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Famous First Words

11th September 2025

Bring your friends along to Famous First Words on 11th September at Potterow, hosted by the unstoppable TV presenter duo Tim & Gendle, there will be competition, lots of fun and a bit of chaos!

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Made in Tennessee

11th September 2025

With a band made up of some of UK's finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation's fastest growing music genre.

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Rock For Heroes

11th September 2025

Rock for Heroes is back on the road bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artists to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 11th September!

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Sip & Fold: A Mindful Origami & Wine Experience

11th September 2025

Immerse yourself in a relaxed evening of traditional Japanese paper folding, led by a local Japanese paper artist Makiko at the Rising Tide Cafe on Thursday 11th September!

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The Cartoon Boyfriends & Friends

11th September 2025

Catch Edinburgh dancemongers The Cartoon Boyfriends along with The Letting Go and The Great Fire at Leith Depot on Thursday 11th September!

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Tommy Arch

11th September 2025

With his captivating voice, raw guitar work, and personal songwriting, Tommy Arch has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances. Catch him at The Voodoo Rooms in September!

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Tommy Smith & Gwilym Simcock Duo

11th September 2025

Tommy Smith and Gwilym Simcock collaborate to bring two generations of UK jazz mastery to the stage in world-class performances.

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Vegan Wine Pairing: Championing the Vegetable!

11th September 2025

Join us at Mara on Thursday 11th September for an unforgettable evening where vegetables steal the show in a vibrant vegan wine pairing experience!

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Overpass

12th September 2025

Overpass are emerging as the most exciting homegrown act to come out of the midlands in over a decade. Don't miss them at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 12th September!

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Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra

12th September 2025

Well-known for their energetic live shows don't miss Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra when they come to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 12th September!

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Ultimate Country

12th September 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night, the ultimate Country music fan experience from Johnny Lee Memphis, one of the finest country singers you will hear!

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Vogrie Pogrie

12th September 2025 - 15th September 2025

Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2025 from Friday 12th to Monday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.

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Auri

13th September 2025

Auri's atmospheric music conjures up fantastical worlds, capturing you from the first notes and not letting go.

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Autumn Craft Fair 2025

13th September 2025

Come along to Reconnect Howden Park on Saturday 13th September for their Autumn Craft Fair!

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Bark At The Moon - A night for Ozzy

13th September 2025

Join us at La Belle Angele on Saturday 13th September for a heavy metal tribute like no other - a night dedicated to the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne!

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Buskin Sharks @ Music on the Mezzanine

13th September 2025

If you like your jazz, Big Band style, then join us on the 13th of September at Edinburgh Central Library for the Buskin Sharks Big Band!

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Cauld Blast Orchestra

13th September 2025

The legendary Cauld Blast Orchestra, dormant for 20 years, is reborn with a new expanded line-up and comes to the Traverse Theatre on Saturday 13th September!

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Day Fever Edinburgh

Selected dates between 13th September 2025

Day Fever is bringing the party back to Edinburgh! They guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times for over the 30's!

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Doors Open Days Midlothian

13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Various Locations Midlothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Midlothian! This year's event will be held 13th & 14th September!

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Gill Landry

13th September 2025

Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, and visual artist Gill Landry, brings his UK tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 13th September!

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Lego Creation Station

Selected dates between 13th September 2025 - 13th December 2025

Whether you are a LEGO® Master or a LEGO® Beginner come and join in the building fun at the National Library of Scotland!

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Stone Setting Pendant Workshop

13th September 2025

Learn how to make your own stunning pendant necklace with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 13th September!

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Storytime with the author Camille Brunel

13th September 2025

Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 13th September for a special storytime with French author Camille Brunel!

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The Gesualdo Six at St. Michael’s Parish Church Linlithgow

13th September 2025

Linlithgow Arts Guild’s winter season of concerts opens on 13th September with a special concert by the 'Gesualdo Six' in St. Michael's Parish Church.

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The Invaders’ Fear of Memories

13th September 2025

This play offers a perspective into the origins of settler-colonialism and apartheid in modern-day Israel, exploring themes of loyalty, violence, ideology, and grief.

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The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines Live in Concert

13th September 2025

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of music, precision, and pageantry as the world-renowned Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines take to the Usher Hall stage for their spectacular UK tour!

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The UK Rock Show

13th September 2025

From the producers of the hugely popular Bon Jovi Forever One Wild Night Tour, Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring The UK Rock Show to the Howden Park Centre on Saturday 13th September!

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Tom As Usual - Tom Jones Tribute

13th September 2025

The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual Showband. Close your eyes and Robert IS Tom Jones!

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Under the Stars Outside Cinema

13th September 2025

Join us at Norton House Hotel & Spa on Saturday 13th September for a magical evening screening of The Greatest Showman, where the captivating story unfolds beneath a canopy of stars!

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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

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Autumn Forest Bathing Walk & Watercolour Painting Experience

14th September 2025

Join Creative Roots in Nature for this unique Autumn Forest Bathing Walk and Watercolour Experience on Sunday 14th September!

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B’s Vintage Market

14th September 2025

Scotland's premier vintage market returns to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Sunday 14th September with their Autumn edition!

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Carhailes

14th September 2025

Bring the family for a great day out at Newhailes House & Garden's as Carhailes returns on Sunday 14th September!

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

14th September 2025

The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 14th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.

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Gel Printing Workshop

14th September 2025

Join textile artist Anne Morgan for this hands-on Gel Printing workshop on 14th September at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!

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Ice Cream Breakfast Mornings

14th September 2025

Fancy a wee treat? Join Ms Crème De La Cream's breakfast ice cream taster sessions at Stockbridge market.

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MC Hammersmith and Friends

Selected dates between 14th September 2025 - 15th February 2026

Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!

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Monty Franklin - Is That Your Mate

14th September 2025

After sell out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh on 14th September!

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Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts

14th September 2025

Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts will play The Liquid Room Edinburgh on Sunday 14th September as part of the 'Blood Ties' Tour!

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Rudsambee at St Giles: Scotland at Night

14th September 2025

Enjoy a night of beautiful music when Rudsambee present their late Summer concert, with a Scottish theme, at St Giles' Cathedral on Sunday 14th September!

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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

14th September 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Reconnect Howden Park on Sunday 14th September!

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AMPLIFI

15th September 2025

AMPLIFI presents an exciting opportunity to see new and rising artists in a setting designed to amplify their voices and put them centre stage.

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Smart Works Insights: Technology and Change

15th September 2025

Join Smart Works Scotland for a thought-provoking evening on technology and change and how this is shaping the future of the recruitment industry.

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Acopia

16th September 2025

Catch Australian band Acopia when they play The Voodoo Rooms on Tuesday 16th September!

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James Yorkston & Nina Persson

16th September 2025

Acclaimed songwriter and author James Yorkston and the legendary Nina Persson are joining forces once more for an awe-inspiring concert at The Queen's Hall on Tuesday 16th September!

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Japan on Stage: An Introduction to Kabuki and Noh Theatre

16th September 2025

Join Dr Helen Parker at Dovecot on 16th September as she offers an illustrated introduction to kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese drama!

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Self Esteem

16th September 2025

Pop icon Self Esteem has announced she'll play the Usher Hall on Tuesday 16th September as part of her biggest tour to date!

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Sir Tony Robinson: From Black Adder to Alfred the Great

16th September 2025

Join Sir Tony Robinson as he celebrates a life on stage and screen, sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf.

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The Talented Mr Ripley

16th September 2025 - 20th September 2025

This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life like never before. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in September!

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Buffy Revamped

17th September 2025 - 18th September 2025

Satirical, funny and bursting with pop-culture references, Buffy Revamped at The Royal Lyceum is the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados!

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Thera

17th September 2025

Thera is a Czech singer-songwriter who has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in the music industry. Catch her at Bannermans Bar on Wednesday 17th September!

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What Might Have Been - Art Exhibition of collages and assemblages

17th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

What Might Have Been is an art exhibition by Susan Mitchell and Sharon Woods, catch it at Leith Makers from 17th to 28th September (Wed - Sun)!

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Yaelokre

17th September 2025

Catch Yaelokre, a Filipino-Icelandic singer-songwriter and multimedia artist, at The Caves Edinburgh on Wednesday 17th September!

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Ed Byrne and Friends

18th September 2025

Get ready for a night of laughter at the Corn Exchange in Haddington as Ed Byrne, one of the UK's top comedians, headlines an unforgettable comedy show!

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Edinburgh Art Fair

18th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

The annual Edinburgh Art Fair, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, returns to Edinburgh Corn Exchange this September!

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Hold Fast, An Evening with Catherine Simpson

18th September 2025

Join Catherine Simpson on Thursday 18th September at Waterstones Edinburgh West End as she shares her unforgettable story, Hold Fast!

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Kim Carnie Trio, Malin Lewis Trio, Heal & Harrow

18th September 2025

Malin Lewis Presents Kim Carnie Trio, Malin Lewis Trio and Heal & Harrow at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 18th September!

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M(h)aol

18th September 2025

Irish intersectional feminist firebrands M(h)aol will bring their upcoming tour to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 18th September!

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Tom Meighan

18th September 2025

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back out on tour with a date at The Liquid Room on Thursday 18th September!

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Wine & Cheese Tasting

18th September 2025

Malones Leith, in partnership with Majestic Wines and I.J. Mellis, present a curated tasting experience designed for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike on Thursday 18th September!

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Eddie Izzard: Hamlet

19th September 2025

Eddie Izzard performs her critically acclaimed solo performances of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in September!

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George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do

19th September 2025

Activate the parents' whatsapp groups, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them, and join George Lewis at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh for a brilliant night out!

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Karen Dunbar

19th September 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour. Catch her at Penicuik Town Hall on Friday 19th September!

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McFleetwood

19th September 2025

Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they return to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 19th September!

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Poetry Book Launch: Umbellifire by Julie Sheridan

19th September 2025

Join the publishers Drunk Muse Press to celebrate the launch of Umbellifire, the debut collection of Barcelona-based Scottish poet Julie Sheridan.

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Reinhardt Buhr

19th September 2025

Reinhardt Buhr brings his UK/Europe tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 19th September!

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RSNO 2025/26: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

19th September 2025

Enjoy iconic film, The Empire Strikes Back, in all its grandeur in this live symphonic concert experience with the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!

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Teenage Lobotomy

19th September 2025

The best Ramones Tribute band from Brazil is coming to the UK for the first time, taking you back to the 1980s through all the classics! Catch them at The Banshee Labyrinth on 19th September!

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The AC/DC Experience

19th September 2025

The AC/DC Experience, arguably Britain's best AC/DC tribute band, will play Reconnect Howden Park on Friday 19th September!

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The Amy Winehouse Experience

19th September 2025

Coming to Edinburgh... The Amy Winehouse Experience provide, without doubt, the most authentic recreation of Amy Winehouse, designed to entertain and deliver the experience of Amy at her very best!

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The Magic of The Beatles

19th September 2025

The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, catch them at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 19th September!

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Ali Plumb’s Untitled Film Quiz Project

20th September 2025

Ali Plumb's Untitled Film Quiz Project is returning to Cameo Edinburgh on 20th September with a brand new quiz run and his big blue suitcase full of movie merchandise that you could win!

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Beginner’s Sewing Class

20th September 2025

Spend a full day in the sewing studio and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!

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Chris McCausland: Yonks!

20th September 2025

Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making... don't miss it at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 20th September!

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Doors Open Days West Lothian

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Various Locations West Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across West Lothian! This year's event will be held on 20th & 21st September!

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Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club Show

20th September 2025

Come along and see the beautiful cats at the Edinburgh and East of Scotland Cat Club Show on Saturday, 20th September!

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Granulated Earrings Workshop

20th September 2025

Learn how to make your own granulated earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 20th September!

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How Very Hannah

20th September 2025

From sharing industry stories to getting the inside scoop from fellow theatre lovers - Hannah Lowther brings a show about the joy, chaos & magic of the stage to The Lyceum Edinburgh!

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Island Vibes

20th September 2025

Step aboard Fingal, Edinburgh’s luxury floating hotel, and get creative with iconic Scottish brands, Isle of Harris Gin and Islander UK on Saturday 20th September!

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Magic Moments from Stage and Screen

20th September 2025

After the success of last year’s ‘Pick of the Pops’ concert, The Corstorphine Trust welcomes back Nicola MacRae to the Astoria Centre on Saturday 20th September!

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Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s

20th September 2025

Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp swaps the bass for the decks for a night of 80s hits and classics at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 20th September!

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Neema Naz: My Estupid Life

20th September 2025

Neema Naz headlines the "My Estupid Life" world tour, where he will tell the animated tales of growing up in an immigrant household.

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Queensferry Folk Festival

20th September 2025

Queensferry's Annual Folk Festival returns on Saturday 20th September with a fantastic line up... don't miss it!

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Rufus Wainwright: Want Symphonic with BBC SSO

20th September 2025

20 years on from their acclaimed releases, Baroque pop idol Rufus Wainwright brings an epic reimagining of his Want One and Want Two albums to Edinburgh's Usher Hall.

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Textured Silver Ring Workshop

20th September 2025

Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 20th September for a fun half day course with Leith Jewellery Studios where you'll make your own textured silver band ring!

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Vivaldi, Mozart & Bach by Candlelight

20th September 2025

Experience London Concertante's ultimate fusion of classical masterpieces with our captivating concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Vaughan-Williams' Lark Ascending at St Giles' Cathedral!

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Level 42

21st September 2025

Level 42 bring their World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour, featuring special guest Roachford, to The Usher Hall Edinburgh in September!

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Natalie Haynes: No Friend To This House

21st September 2025

Join Natalie Haynes, star of Radio 4's Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics, at the Assembly Rooms on 21st September!

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The Song Circle - Autumn Equinox

21st September 2025

The Song Circle is a welcoming drop-in singing group to come together and learn beautiful, simple songs and harmonies taught by ear. This session on 21st September will celebrate the Autumn Equinox.

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Wild Woman Autumn Equinox Gathering

21st September 2025

Join Creative Roots in Nature on 21st September for a nourishing Autumn Equinox Gathering, where we honour the balance of light and dark and tune into the turning of the seasons!

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Eric Idle - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, LIVE!

22nd September 2025

Eric Idle's new show, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic one man musical and contains everything including Comedy, Music, Philosophy and one fart joke.

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An Evening with Carlo Rovelli

23rd September 2025

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics with an evening of science, art and music on Tuesday 23rd September at McEwan Hall!

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Black Tot Rum New Release Tasting With Dean MacGregor

23rd September 2025

Please join us at Drinkmonger on Tuesday 23rd September to try some first-class liquid and learn more about the fascinating world of Rum!

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Lord Huron

23rd September 2025

Experience the sultry, mesmerizing sound of Lord Huron live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 23rd September as part of their upcoming 2025 tour!

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Paint an Emu at Brewhemia with The Paint Club

23rd September 2025

Join The Paint Club at Brewhemia on 23rd September for a relaxed and creative evening as we paint an adorable emu!

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Party101

23rd September 2025

Party 101 features a massive dance party with music from both Disney and Nickelodeon. Catch it at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 23rd September!

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Showcase 2025: I See Stars!

23rd September 2025 - 27th September 2025

From rock anthems to pop hits, musical theatre showstoppers to unforgettable film favourites — Showcase 2025 promises a dazzling night of entertainment for everyone!

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The Lightning Thief

23rd September 2025 - 27th September 2025

After taking London by storm, The Lightning Thief thunders into the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in September for its Scottish premiere!

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Fintech Summit 2025

24th September 2025

Scotland's 12th Annual Financial Technology Summit, the launch event of the Scotland Fintech Festival, is taking place on 24th September at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

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Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2025

24th September 2025

The Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2025, recognising outstanding individual and organisational achievements within the sector, are taking place on 24th September at the EICC in Edinburgh.

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The Big Bike Film Night - Edinburgh

Selected dates between 24th September 2025 - 5th October 2025

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission... bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you! Don't miss the 2025 edition at Edinburgh's Summerhall.

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Ward Thomas

24th September 2025

Hailed as one the UK’s most successful country acts, Ward Thomas present a special acoustic set with stripped back versions of their iconic songs at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th September!

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An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

25th September 2025

Don’t miss this unique chance to see Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard as they take the stage for an uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation about their careers and the 2025 season so far!

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Bach’s Italy

25th September 2025

This concert brings Johann Sebastian Bach's voracious interest to life as glittering and heartbreaking Italian concertos for strings set the stage at The Queen's Hall on 25th September!

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Brìghde Chaimbeul

25th September 2025

Don't miss award-winning smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul live at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Thursday 25th September!

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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

25th September 2025

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers return to Corn Exchange Haddington on 25th September with a show that is guaranteed to have you singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles!

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Connor Burns: Gallus

25th September 2025

Don’t miss the all-new Gallus – the latest comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland’s breakout international stand-up sensation, at Reconnect Howden Park on Thursday 25th September!

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European Day of Languages – Aberlangs: Aberdeen City of Languages

25th September 2025

Hosted for the European Day of Languages, join us at Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th September for this talk by Drs Fransiska Louwagie and Clémence O’Connor on Aberlangs.

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Frank Turner: Lost Evenings VIII

25th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Frank Turner returns with his eighth instalment of the award-winning festival, Lost Evenings, and brings it to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange from 25th - 28th September!

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Man’s Best Friend

25th September 2025 - 27th September 2025

Man's Best Friend is Douglas Maxwell's hilariously heart-warming story about the give-and-take of companionship, don't miss it at the Traverse Theatre in September!

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Pye Corner Audio

25th September 2025

British electronic artist Pye Corner Audio has announced a short run of dates which will include a gig at Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 25th September!

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Agent Speed Dating

26th September 2025

The Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival is giving aspiring writers the chance to take their work to the next level with a standout event tailored specifically for those ready to pitch their stories.

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Beneath: An Oak & Ember Exhibition

26th September 2025 - 2nd October 2025

Beneath: An Oak & Ember Exhibition, is a descent into the unseen, the buried, the hidden. Catch it at Whitespace Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

26th September 2025 - 27th September 2025

The Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival returns for 2025 with two days of thought-provoking conversation, powerful storytelling, and a welcoming space for readers and writers alike.

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Jin Hao Li: Greatest Hits (Aug-Sept 2025)

26th September 2025

Jin Hao, a writer & performer whose debut hour Swimming in a Submarine earned him a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024, comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 26th September!

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London Calling play The Clash

26th September 2025

London Calling, the world's premiere tribute to The Clash, bring their ’Clash City Rockers’ tour to La Belle Angele on Friday 26 September!

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Pins

26th September 2025

PINS embark on a highly anticipated UK tour in September to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their critically acclaimed album Wild Nights and play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on the 26th!

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Reggaeton Party

26th September 2025

The UK's biggest Reggaeton Party returns to Edinburgh on Friday 26th September. Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton at La Belle Angele!

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The Music of Weather Report with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

26th September 2025

Whether a long-time traveller on Weather Report’s musical jet stream or just discovering them, prepare for a concert that is as dynamic as the forces of nature themselves.

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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh

26th September 2025

The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 26th September!

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Wishbone Ash

26th September 2025

Experience the legendary band Wishbone Ash performing a stellar set that also includes much-loved classics from a remarkable back catalogue at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 26th September!

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Alex and Jane @ Music on the Mezzanine

27th September 2025

Enjoy some country, some humorous, some classic pop - just an easy-going mixture of guitar and harmonies at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 27th September!

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Céline Dion By Candlelight

27th September 2025

Céline Dion by Candlelight comes to Assembly Rooms on Saturday 27th September, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed to Love You Back To Life!

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Children’s Book Festival at the Institut français d’Écosse

27th September 2025

Calling all young readers, curious minds, and budding storytellers! Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for the Children’s Book Festival on Saturday 27th September!

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Come-and-Sing Evensong and Benediction

27th September 2025

Join us at St Michael and All Saints for this 'Come-and-Sing' Evensong and Benediction on Saturday 27th September!

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DAYS Festival

27th September 2025

DAYS Festival returns to The Pitt this September. It's the third edition and sure to be the best one yet!

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Doors Open 2025: Newhailes House

27th September 2025

Explore 300 years of history within Newhailes House this Doors Open Day on Saturday 27th September!

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Doors Open Day: Adam Smith’s Panmure House

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Explore the historic Adam Smith's Panmure House in the heart of Edinburgh for Doors Open Day weekend!

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Doors Open Days - East Lothian

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Various Locations East Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Lothian! This year's event will be held on 27th & 28th September!

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Doors Open Days - Edinburgh

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 27th & 28th!

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Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall

27th September 2025

On Saturday 27th September, hourly tours will be running at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11am until 1pm as part of Edinburgh Doors Open Days!

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Family Weekend at Hopetoun House

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Join us on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September for a fun-filled Family Weekend as we wrap up the season in style at Scotland’s finest stately home.

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FARA: 10th Anniversary Tour

27th September 2025

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Orkney born folk quartet FARA embark on a whistle-stop tour around the UK in 2025, with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 27th September!

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Karen Dunbar

27th September 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Lauriston Hall on Saturday 27th September!

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Karen Dunbar

27th September 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Reconnect Howden Park on 27th September!

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Lou Conran: Gooch

27th September 2025

After a UK sell out run in 2024, and New Zealand in 2025, award winning comedian, Lou Conran, returns with her new show “Gooch”.

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Omega Nebula

27th September 2025

Omega Nebula bring their explosive live/electronic show to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 27th September!

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Opera Caledonia: Shades of Night

27th September 2025

Don't miss American soprano Kira Kaplan when she performs alongside Derek Clark, Scottish Opera’s celebrated former Head of Music, at the Edinburgh Society of Musicians on 27th September!

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Persian Cooking with Solmaz

27th September 2025

Solmaz Eradat returns with a Vegan focussed Persian cooking class on Saturday 27th September at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School.

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PHASE 25 - Esports and Gaming Festival

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Don't miss PHASE, an exhilarating two-day event designed to engage gamers, esports enthusiasts, content creators, students, and families at Murrayfield Stadium on 27th & 28th September!

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Random Hand

27th September 2025

Don't miss Random Hand when they headline Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Saturday September 27th!

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Scottish Autumn Flower Show and Sale

27th September 2025

There's something for everyone at Scotland's biggest and best Autumn flower show and sale run by the Scottish Rock Garden Club on 27th September at Reconnect Howden Park!

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Shine Night Walk Edinburgh

27th September 2025

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 27th September for the Shine Night Walk Edinburgh and join in the fight to beat cancer!

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Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim

27th September 2025

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, is coming to Corn Exchange Haddington in September 2025!

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So Fetch - 2000’ Party

27th September 2025

After another sold out event So Fetch is coming back to Edinburgh. Get ready for sing your heart out in night packed with 2000s Pop!

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Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

27th September 2025

In this brand new show at the Edinburgh Playhouse, Stewart Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.

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The Choral Pilgrimage 2025: Edinburgh

27th September 2025

The Sixteen is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Choral Pilgrimage tour with the programme ‘Angel of Peace’ and bring it to Greyfriars Kirk on 27th September.

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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Musselburgh

27th September 2025

The Little Children's Market Scotland comes to Musselburgh on Saturday 27th September with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!

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The Stumble

27th September 2025

The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years and they play The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 27th September!

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Uncle Vincent

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Through the words of the artist, his brother, his sister-in-law and nephew, discover the genius of Vincent van Gogh that the world almost forgot…

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All Things Baby & Beyond: Spotlight on Sleep

28th September 2025

Calling all parents-to-be and new parents. Join our Nursery team at John Lewis Edinburgh on Sunday 28th September to learn about this new stage of your life and our All Things Baby service!

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Barnton Bunker Open Day

28th September 2025

Join us on Sunday, September 28th at Barnton Bunker to celebrate the official launch of our new community garden!

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BBC SSO 25-26: Schumann’s Violin Concerto

28th September 2025

Celebrate the beginning of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s 90th anniversary as one of the world’s greatest young virtuosos, Daniel Lozakovich, plays Schumann’s sublime Violin Concerto!

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Copperplate Majuscules - Half-Day Workshop

Selected dates between 28th September 2025 - 9th November 2025
Linlithgow

Take your calligraphy to the next level with this 4-hour session devoted to majuscules (capital letters), run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.

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Dirty Dusting

28th September 2025

Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra when Dirty Dusting returns to Howden Park Centre on Sunday 28th September!

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Forth Bridge Abseil

28th September 2025
South Queensferry

It's the ultimate free-fall abseil experience from the iconic Forth Bridge – take on this exhilarating challenge and help raise vital funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland!

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Macrame Workshop - Plant Hangers

28th September 2025

Spend a relaxing day in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio on 28th September, learning fun and addictive macramé techniques as you knot your own plant hanger.

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Picture Parlour

28th September 2025

Picture Parlour bring their UK Parlour Tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 28th September!

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Professor Elemental + Laurie Black

28th September 2025

Put on your best trousers and get the kettle on… It's the critically acclaimed, award winning, king of whimsy: Professor Elemental!

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The Mersey Beatles

28th September 2025

The Mersey Beatles – the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four come to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 28th September!

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Peter Hammill

29th September 2025

Peter Hammill, founder of Van der Graaf Generator, continues to be an exciting and dynamic performer with an astonishing back catalogue. Catch him at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 29th September!

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Spælimennir

29th September 2025

The folk group Spælimennir, from the Faroes, have just celebrated their 50th anniversary and are touring in 2025 with a date at the Traverse Theatre on Monday 29th September!

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The Gut-Brain Connection: Nourish Your Mind, Body and Microbiome

29th September 2025

Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health at the Assembly Roxy on Monday 29th September, followed by Q&A!

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Beginners Sewing Course XL - Tuesdays

30th September 2025

This introductory 6 week course 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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Bow Anderson

30th September 2025

Bow Anderson has announced a headline show at Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Tuesday 30th September!

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Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Afternoons

30th September 2025

This six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.

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Eva Bindeman: MUNCH (WIP)

30th September 2025

Eva Bindeman, Leicester Mercury's comedian of the year, is hungry for something. Comfort? Connection? Cake? Catch her a Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 30th September!

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Griefcat: Dirty Laundry

30th September 2025

Rising musical comedy duo Griefcat bring their new album to Monkey Barrel Comedy in a new live show on 30th September!

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Hercules the Bear

30th September 2025

Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.

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The Art of Taking Up Space

30th September 2025 - 2nd October 2025

The Art of Taking Up Space is an exhibition by young people in Edinburgh about youth mental health. Catch it at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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The Spirit Lamp - Chrystabell

30th September 2025

Don't miss The Spirit Lamp, a limited-run performance of songs written by David Lynch and Chrystabell, with Chrystabell performing the material at The Voodoo Rooms on Tuesday 30th September!

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Top Hat

30th September 2025 - 4th October 2025

Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse!

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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 McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

28th September 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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The Minerva Club Presents 9 to 5 The Musical

The Minerva Club Presents 9 to 5 The Musical

16th September 2025 - 20th September 2025

The Minerva Club Presents 9 to 5 The Musical, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic!

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Barrhead Center Community Chat

Barrhead Center Community Chat

Selected dates between 6th August 2025 - 24th September 2025

Would you like an opportunity to meet local people and make new friends? The Community Hub Barrhead for a coffee and chat every Wednesday evening!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

A Fete Worse than Death

A Fete Worse than Death

15th September 2025

Join Crime Masters for their brand new murder mystery walk at Ravenscraig Park Kirkcaldy on Monday 15th September!

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Mairi Campbell: Living Stone

Mairi Campbell: Living Stone

27th September 2025

Don't miss Mairi Campbell: Living Stone, the Fringe First winning solo show, at The Byre Theatre on Saturday 27th September!

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Classic Car Meet & Greet

Classic Car Meet & Greet

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 12th October 2025

Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Oral Habit

Oral Habit

18th September 2025

Oral Habit, a garage-punk band from Brighton, will headline Nice N Sleazy on Thursday 18th September alongside support from locals... Straid and Voitures!

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Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners

Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners

3rd September 2025

Seattle-based musicians Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners will bring their 'Colorado's On Fire Again' tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd September!

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Scaler

Scaler

11th September 2025

Bristol based four piece Scaler have announced a headline show at Room 2 Glasgow on Tuesday 11th November!

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival

Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival

8th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Being held in September, Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival brings together community groups, organisations and local businesses from across Lanarkshire to host over 80 events and activities.

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The Eras Experience

The Eras Experience

20th September 2025

Calling all Swifties! Don't miss a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 20th September!

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CRAIC@Owen’s: Liam Farrelly - CANCELLED

CRAIC@Owen’s: Liam Farrelly - CANCELLED

5th September 2025

Craicatoa Comedy bring the top headliners and some of the best up and coming talent in stand-up comedy to Owen's Bar, Coatbridge on Friday 5th September!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour

Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 16th December 2025

Oakshaw Trinity Church's Friendly Hour, for anyone over 60, meets every Tuesday afternoon in the church hall at 2pm.

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Kilmacolm Farmers Market

Kilmacolm Farmers Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

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Soul Sister and Shout! Charity Event

Soul Sister and Shout! Charity Event

28th September 2025

Enjoy an afternoon of great Soul Music at The Bungalow Paisley courtesy of Soul Sister and Shout! raising funds for Bipolar Scotland and Brick Lane Music Academy CIC!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Saltfishforty

Saltfishforty

5th September 2025

Saltfishforty present their exhilarating blend of traditional Orkney music and the result is a sound of equally thrilling raw attack and multi-dimensional richness.

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Dylan Moran and Friends

Dylan Moran and Friends

20th September 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs as some of the finest comedians in the game take to the stage at Macrobert Arts Centre!

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I AM - One of many, many of One

I AM - One of many, many of One

5th September 2025

One of many, many of One explores the life of a 1st gen immigrant as she navigates the duality of two cultures, her Habesha (Eritrean/Ethiopian) heritage and British identity.

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 20th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

30th August 2025 - 7th September 2025
Largs

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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The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

5th September 2025 - 6th September 2025
Ayr

The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September!

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The Big Wag

The Big Wag

7th September 2025

Join Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO for The Big Wag, a charity dog show and reunion open to all, at Muirmill Equestrian Centre on Sunday 1st September!

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The Wandering Witches of Culzean

The Wandering Witches of Culzean

19th September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?

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The Ayrshire Hospice Autumn Ball

The Ayrshire Hospice Autumn Ball

26th September 2025

Enjoy the drinks reception while you mingle with guests before making your way to the Firth Pavilion Suite for a night packed with entertainment, laughs, and dance for the Ayrshire Hospice.

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Popular Events

Rudsambee at St Giles: Scotland at Night
Enjoy a night of beautiful music when Rudsambee present their late Summer concert, with a Scottish theme, at St Giles' Cathedral on Sunday 14th September!
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.
The Night Market UK - Edinburgh
The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 26th September!
German Rhyme Time for Under 5s
You are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!
CMAT
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has announced a headline show at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 7th March!

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