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Events in Edinburgh in August 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Rhinestone Rodeo

16th August 2026

Secure your tickets, dust off your hats and get ready for a BIG ole Country music celebration when Rhinestone Rodeo returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 16th August!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Events in Fife

Events in Glasgow

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

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

25th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns to Glasgow in the summer of 2026 as part of a new UK tour to mark the production's 30th Anniversary!

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MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA!

13th August 2026 - 29th August 2026

Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor when MAMMA MIA!, the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical, returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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On The Sea - Photography Excursion

On The Sea - Photography Excursion

Selected dates between 30th May 2026 - 1st August 2026

Set sail on an unforgettable wildlife photography excursion across the breathtaking seas of Scotland's west coast.

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Events in Lanarkshire

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:

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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Events in Other Areas

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Escape The Past
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Popular Events

Edinburgh International Festival: Figures in Extinction
Dance and theatre legends Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney unite with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) to confront the climate crisis through spellbinding movement and sound.
Moonwake Beer 4th Birthday Party
In celebration of Moonwake turning four, we invite you to a massive birthday party at the brewery on the weekend of 19th & 20th July!
Solea - An Afternoon Of Guitar Live At The Edinburgh Fringe
Enjoy an afternoon with Solea, one of Scotland's finest guitar duos, making their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday 16th August!
Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra
Join Kuluna Yoga for two hours of deep rest and relaxation at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 19th July!
Festa Major – 10 years of Colla Castellera d’Edinburgh
Join Centre Català d'Escòcia and Colla Castellera d’Edinburgh on 5th July to celebrate 10 incredible years of building human towers, community and cultural exchange in Scotland’s capital!

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