Events in Edinburgh on 19 February 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
Above & Below Edinburgh
Above & Below Edinburgh is a unique two-part experience which combines an immersive underground tour with a guided walk through the historic streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town!
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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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An Evening With Greig Laidlaw
Join former Scotland captain and rugby legend Greig Laidlaw at Bonnie & Wild, as he takes you behind the scenes of his illustrious career!
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ARTIST ROOMS
Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.
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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks
Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2026, catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
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Castle Chorus Weekly Rehearsal
Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
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CATALYST: Art as Activism - A Heart in Exile
A Heart in Exile brings together three bodies of work that trace the inner landscape of migration; its fractures, its expansions, and its quiet, unresolvable tensions.
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CATALYST: Art as Activism - All Day, Waiting For Another Sun to Rise
Within this show at Summerhall, Molly Wickett reimagines a post-apocalyptic landscape through a queer and disabled lens.
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CATALYST: Art as Activism - Any Body Home
Any Body Home features works developed during the Hugo Burge Foundation x Summerhall residency Art as Activism (2024), along with other pieces exploring related themes.
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CATALYST: Art as Activism - Net Worthy
Net Worthy explores how capitalism drives biodiversity loss through its emphasis on extraction via industrial agriculture and aquaculture to produce perpetual profit.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Corpus Delicti
Corpus Delicti return to tour the UK in February 2026 with a date at Edinburgh's La Belle Angele the 19th!
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Cracking New Jokes Show
Watch professional comedians try new material for less than the price of an Edinburgh drink every Thursday at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Dear Library
To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
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Design & Discover at Museum on the Mound
Unleash your inner designer at the Museum on the Mound with free, family-friendly banknote crafting using holograms and UV pens and uncover the secrets behind Scotland's money!
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
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Drawing The Palace
Discover how the Palace of Holyroodhouse looked in the past and how it has been redesigned various times on this family-friendly sketching trail!
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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!
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Edinburgh Old Town Guided Walking Tour
Discover the heart of Scotland's capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!
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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).
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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!
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Edinburgh’s Ultimate Fanzone
Delivering wall-to-wall coverage, unbeatable atmosphere, and front-row energy for every fixture that matters... The Three Sisters Edinburgh is the Ultimate Fanzone!
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Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
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Eva Dijkstra: Quiet Complexity
After first being introduced through their open call exhibition last year, Eva Dijkstra returns to &Gallery with a new body of work!
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Exhibition: Retrospective Eras
The Retrospective Eras exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre features a selection of pictures by the late artist William T Ord.
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!
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February Half-Term at Dynamic Earth
Join the team at Dynamic Earth for a whole universe of discovery this February half-term in Edinburgh!
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Fire Finders
Fancy a braw day out this February break? Then head to the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage, grab your kit, follow the clues and become a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Fire Investigator!
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Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)
Hays Community Hub is excited to launch a brand-new learning opportunity designed to support you every step of the way.
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Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in
Interested in volunteering? Them come along to Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in day on Thursday 20th November - we’d love to welcome you to the team!
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Head. Heart. Hand.
Head. Heart. Hand. is a powerful new play by Stef Smith, created to mark the 150th anniversary of the institution that is known today as Queen Margaret University (QMU).
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Jubilate Children’s Choir
Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
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Laura Jane Scott :: Instinctive Order
&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Laura Jane Scott for her first solo exhibition 'Instinctive Order', showing from Saturday 7th February!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event
Expect an exciting mix of talented artisans, handmade crafts, unique gifts, and small businesses, all under one roof at the Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event!
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Man/Woman/Chainsaw
Man/Woman/Chainsaw are a precociously talented band from London, don't miss them live at Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 19th February!
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Michael Fullerton
A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!
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Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Scheduled to complement John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture, this survey exhibition examines the wider context of post-war Scottish art.
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Ria Lina: Riabellion
Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria Lina explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules!
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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Royal Tea on Britannia
Step behind the ropes of the Royal Yacht Britannia for an enhanced guided group tour, featuring an exclusive 'Royal Brow' entrance, State Apartment tours and a delicious tea in the Royal Deck Tearoom!
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Rugby for Beginners
Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
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Scaredy Cat Exhibition
Celebrate queer identity and self-acceptance with Cat Gordon's vibrant new riso comic and exhibition, Scaredy Cat, created during her residency at Out of the Blueprint!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises, including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Baroque Inspirations
Maxim Emelyanychev returns with an annual highlight of the SCO Season, rediscovering the musical splendours of the Baroque.
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Six Nations at Brewhemia
Experience the ultimate Six Nations party at Brewhemia with tank-fresh beer, hearty Scottish feasts, and electric big-screen action... gather your clan and ruck 'n' roll for every Scotland game!
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Six Nations at The Hoxton Edinburgh
The Six Nations are back! Catch every pass, try and last-gasp tackle live at The Hoxton, Edinburgh as the drama unfolds on the big screen!
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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Reconnect Regal Theatre!
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Syrian Supper Club
Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!
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TBC Improv UK: Intro to Improv Course (101)
TBC Improv's 'Into to Improv Course' is your invitation to explore the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive, playful environment on this 8 week course — no experience needed.
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The Biba Story: 1964–1975
The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.
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The George Michael Legacy
International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show at the Usher Hall in February!
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The Graduate Show: Featuring The Brightest Graduates From Scotland’s Art Schools
Experience the future of Scottish art at Morningside Gallery's vibrant new showcase of ten award-winning 2025 graduates, featuring must-see paintings, sculpture, and jewellery!
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The Great Wave
The world premiere of Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave is an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
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Time & Motion Studies - Exhibition by Nick Devison
Nick Devison uses printmaking as a medium for exploring ideas, solving problems and creating new visual connections. Don't miss his exhibition, Time & Motion Studies, at Upright Gallery.
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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
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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Varna International Ballet - Cinderella
With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale, springs to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club
Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.
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We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear
This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
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What’s Up: AI and The Sky
In this presenter-led Planetarium show, the team at Dynamic Earth will be diving into some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.
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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:
Giffnock Theatre Players: The Importance of Being Earnest
Step into a world where wit is currency, manners are weapons, and nothing is quite as 'earnest' as it seems when Giffnock Theatre Players bring The Importance of Being Earnest to Eastwood Park!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings
The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Limelight Presents: We Will Rock You
Presented by Limelight, the smash-hit Queen musical We Will Rock You storms into The Alhambra Theatre in February!
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Gu’un the fish n’ that
Gu’un the fish n’ that is an immersive sound installation by East Anglian based artist Beverley Carruthers, celebrating the migrant worker and their importance to the fishing industry.
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Utopia
Utopia is a book, exhibition and workshop programme that explores our never-ending quest for a perfect life in the towns and cities where we live and work.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
ASN Quiet Game Sessions
R-CADE host ASN Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon, choose from over 1700 age appropriate games across over 20 consoles!
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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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Still Glasgow
Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Little Mermaid
Minerva Juniors return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their production of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid!
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Cateran
Come along and experience the fine mixture of traditional and folk music, storytelling and good company when Cateran return to Cumbernauld Theatre for a third time in February!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Fun Time Carnivals: Paisley Mega Value Funfair
Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their Mega Value Funfair to Paisley Town Centre between Friday 13th and Sunday 22nd February, just in time for the Half Term holiday!
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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!
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Board Games Sessions
Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Harvies Bar and play board games with some like minded individuals!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Inspiring the Nation: 300 years of Libraries in Scotland
Celebrate a century of the National Library of Scotland Act by exploring how libraries evolved from private collections into vibrant, innovative hubs at the very heart of our communities!
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!
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