Events in Edinburgh on 26 February 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Buttonhole Bookbinding
Spend a day at Dovecot Studios on Thursday 26th February with Edinburgh-based Bookbinder Cass Barron constructing your own hardback fabric covered book with exposed spines and decorative stitching!
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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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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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Dave Chawner: Mental
Join Dave Chawner at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh in February to celebrating good mental health by having a laugh!
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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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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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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’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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Floor Sessions with Lindsay Taylor
Scottish neoclassical composer Lindsay Taylor is launching Scotland's first ever lying-down piano concerts, inviting audiences to rest, reflect, journal, or even sleep – surrounded by live music.
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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse!
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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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Heated Rivalry Club Night
The Heated Rivalry Club is coming to La Belle Angele! Don't miss a night inspired by the viral hit TV show and book, built around tension, proximity, and the kind of chemistry you can't ignore.
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Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Here & Now, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon Steps, comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse from 24th February 2026!
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Hitmix Bingo @ Edinburgh Street Food
Get ready for a night of beats, beers and bingo at Edinburgh Street Food with iconic tunes, big prizes, and Cold Town Beer flowing all evening!
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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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Live Music Night
Get ready for a fantastic night of live 60s rock with 'Flexible' at the Scottish Seabird Centre, all while supporting vital conservation and education through their volunteer-led fundraiser!
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Living The Life of Riley
Serious laughter combined with serious issues bring the Riley Family to life in front of your eyes at Reconnect Regal Theatre in February.
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Loud Poets Spoken Word Showcase
Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry performances with live musical accompaniment at the February edition of the Loud Poets Spoken Word Showcase!
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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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Mr & Mrs Beard
Tartan Tabletop presents this original historical comedy by Edinburgh playwright Benjamin Rome Clarke, performed as part of the National Trust for Scotland's celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month.
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One Day: The Musical
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.
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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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Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History Of Care And Justice: Exhibition Launch
Join the Royal College of Nursing in Edinburgh for the launch of their hybrid exhibition, Prison Nursing Unlocked: A history of care and justice, on Thursday 26th February.
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Randy Feltface - Gimmick
Randy Feltface has spent his career denying the accusation that he is nothing more than a gimmick. Now it's time to own it!
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Reconnect Theatres Present Romeo & Juliet
Don't miss the greatest love story ever told as Reconnect Theatres Present Romeo & Juliet, experience the passion, the feud, and the fate of the world's most famous star crossed lovers!
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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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SCO 2025-26: Benedetti plays Mendelssohn
Don't miss Nicola Benedetti, in the company of the SCO’s exceptional musicians and conductor Maxim Emelyanychev, at the Usher Hall on Thursday 26th February!
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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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Silent Disco Yoga at Greyfriars Kirk
Coyama is bringing Silent Disco Yoga to one of Edinburgh's most atmospheric and historic spaces, Greyfriars Church, for a night of movement, music and pure chilled beats!
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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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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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That Sketch Club
Unleash your creativity at That Sketch Club, a free and friendly monthly drawing hangout for all levels at Brass Monkey Shore... just grab a drink, pick up a pencil, and enjoy the relaxed vibes!
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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 Cape Controversy - An Immersive Dining Experience
Atmospheric, indulgent and rooted in real Edinburgh history, The Cape Controversy is an ultra-limited opportunity to experience The Real Mary King's Close after hours, as few ever have!
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The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz!
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The Specials Ltd. ‘Ghost Town’ 45th Anniversary
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd. at La Belle Angele on 26th February!
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Thor Stenhaug: One Night Stand Baby
Straight from a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Thor Stenhaug brings his critically acclaimed debut hour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 26th February!
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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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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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We Will Rock You
The Bohemians are back to perform the worldwide smash hit musical, We Will Rock You by Queen and Ben Elton. The first adult amateur company in Edinburgh to perform it.
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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:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.
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Mearns Castle Beginners Golf Lessons
Mearns Castle Golf Academy are running introductory programmes of six one hour group coaching lessons aimed at complete beginners.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Creative Clay Club - Adults
Come along to this Weekly Clay Club, it's a relaxed, friendly weekly session where you’ll explore clay at your own pace, learn new techniques, and build confidence with creative projects.
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Teasses Candlelight Snowdrops
Between Friday 20th and Saturday 28th February, step into a winter wonderland at Teasses Estate's annual Snowdrop walk, where drifts of delicate snowdrops blanket the landscape!
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Cambo Snowdrop Festival
Cambo Country House and Estate has announced that's its upcoming renowned Snowdrop Festival, now in its 17th year, will run throughout February and early March 2026!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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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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Open Jam with Jack Heavenor
Thursdays are for jamming! Don't miss The Maverick's Open Jam with Jack Heavenor... a relaxed, inclusive space for vocalists and instrumentalists to explore the standards & improvise!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Totally Tina!
Come shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast at The Town House Hamilton on Thursday 26th February!
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Wild Heart of Nature - Showcase of Zaneta Threlfall
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre welcomes a showcase exhibition of award-winning Polish photographer Zaneta (Zan) Threlfall, from February to May!
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National Theatre Live: The Audience
Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
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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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling University Ramadan Programme
The Stirling Ramadan Programme is a much-loved annual community initiative, returning for its fourth year at the University of Stirling!
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Weekly Yoga Classes
Enjoy gentle yoga to help you feel grounded, calm, and reconnected with Roz Yoga Lifestyle at these weekly classes in The Dunblane Centre!
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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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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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