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Events in Edinburgh on 02 April 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer

18th October 2025 - 19th April 2026

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

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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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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Dunedin Consort: Matthew Passion

2nd April 2026

Dunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Thursday 2nd April.

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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen

2nd April 2026

Don't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 2nd April!

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Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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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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One Day The Musical

26th February 2026 - 5th April 2026

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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Royal Mile International Piano Series

6th October 2025 - 20th July 2026

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!

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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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Tom Lucy: Golden Boy

2nd April 2026

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’ and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 2 April 2nd!

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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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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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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Eastwood Art Club

Eastwood Art Club

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 4th June 2026

Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!

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Events in Fife

Events in Glasgow

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Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash

Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash

2nd April 2026

Martin Turner and his band return to The Ferry on Thursday 2nd April for another evening of classic Wishbone Ash music!

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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

27th September 2025 - 11th May 2026

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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Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest

Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest

5th June 2025 - 5th June 2026

A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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Events in Lanarkshire

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

2nd April 2026

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 Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Events in Stirling

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

Milton Jones and Friends

Milton Jones and Friends

2nd April 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughs as some of comedy’s finest perform Live at Macrobert Arts Centre and headlining the show is the one and only Milton Jones!

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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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