Events in Edinburgh in August 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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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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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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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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Monster Cabaret
Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
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Stand Up Horror
Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!
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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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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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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
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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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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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 1st and 2nd August 2026, it's a great day out for the family!
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Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!
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Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is the annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 7th & 8th August!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 7th to 29th August 2026 with the show 'A Call To Gather'.
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Daniel Sloss: BITTER
Scotland’s international comedy superstar Daniel Sloss unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show 'BITTER' at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 15th August.
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Definitely Oasis: 96 Revisited
Headlined by Definitely Oasis, don't miss a full day of 90s anthems, attitude, and nostalgia - bringing back the sights and sounds of the gigs that defined a generation!
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Beethoven Piano Sonatas by Candlelight
Enjoy an evening of profound beauty and romantic brilliance, as acclaimed pianist Ugnius Pauliukonis performs a stunning programme of Beethoven and Chopin in St Giles’ Cathedral.
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Mozart & Mendelssohn Violin Concertos
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral on 21st August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival
Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Cure
The Cure, one of the most influential and iconic bands of all time, have announced they will headline a show at Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Sunday 23rd August!
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The Cure Aftershow
We want to see you at La Belle Angele for the afterparty that keeps The Cure at the heart of the night!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Florence + The Machine
Florence + The Machine have announced they'll play Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026 on Monday 24th August with special guests Self Esteem and Jacob Alon!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Lorde
Grammy-winning artist and cultural powerhouse, Lorde is the latest addition to the Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026 lineup at the Royal Highland Centre on 25th August!
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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble
Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, lovingly & accurately recreated live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 26th August!
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Verdi’s A Masked Ball
Zurich Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s stunning opera, A Masked Ball, filled with desire, treachery and political peril.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Deftones
Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced an Edinburgh Summer Sessions show at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Thursday 27th August, with special guests IDLES!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Mere Mortals
San Francisco Ballet presents a provocative myth for the AI age, in their futuristic retelling of Pandora’s Box at Edinburgh Playhouse.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Berliner Philharmoniker: Elgar & Tchaikovsky
The Berliner Philharmoniker and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko open the Usher Hall series with Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and Elgar’s ‘Enigma Variations’.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Prodigy
The Prodigy will bring their huge headline performance to Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday 29th August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Berliner Philharmoniker: Closing Concert
Experience ‘the world’s greatest orchestra’ (LA Times) performing with award-winning soloist Augustin Hadelich in the closing concert of their residency.
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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:
Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!
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Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying
Join Julie from Core Glow at Stamperland Community Centre for a little indulgence for the soul on this Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying workshop!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Rosyth Community Market
Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!
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Caterham Racing Festival
Get ready for wheel-to-wheel action as the Caterham Championship roars back to Knockhill on 15th & 16th August 2026!
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Anstruther Harbour Festival
The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Barbie®: The Exhibition
Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years when Barbie®: The Exhibition comes to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Simple Minded and Deacon Blues
Don't miss an evening celebrating two of Scotland's greatest musical exports, Deacon Blue and Simple Minds, at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 28th August!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Holding Back The Years
Whether you're a long-time Simply Red fan or simply appreciate superb musicianship and classic hits, you can look forward to a memorable evening filled with timeless music at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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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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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live
Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 8th August!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Board Games Sessions
Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Skirlies Cafe on the second Wednesday each month and play board games with some like minded individuals!
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Meet Me At Boots Corner
The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 28th August!
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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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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
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Glass Fusing - Candle Holders - with Una Galbraith
Guided by Una Galbraith, discover the art of glass fusing in this hands-on workshop at Studio 164!
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The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop
The Record Hide bring their monthly Pop-Up Record Shop to the beautiful Bridge of Allan on the last Saturday of the month throughout 2026.
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