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Events in Edinburgh on 20 August 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

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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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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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

7th August 2026 - 29th August 2026

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 7th to 29th August 2026 with the show 'A Call To Gather'.

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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

Events in Fife

Events in Glasgow

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

Barbie®: The Exhibition

Barbie®: The Exhibition

13th June 2026 - 18th October 2026

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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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

25th September 2025 - 1st September 2026

X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!

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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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Events in Lanarkshire

Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

20th October 2025 - 20th October 2035

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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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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Renfrewshire Council
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Wonder & Co
Murrayfield Experience
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Escape The Past

Sponsored Links

Open Pass Scotland
Murrayfield Experience
Murrayfield Experience
Edinburgh Street Historians
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Murrayfield Experience
Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council
Wonder & Co
Murrayfield Experience
Tea Green
Escape The Past

Popular Events

Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
To Kill A Mockingbird
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
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!
Distillery After Dark - Halloween at Holyrood
Distillery After Dark: a Halloween experience like no other - Witchcraft, Hauntings, Murder and the echo of footsteps in the fog…
The Ultimate K-Pop Live Show
K-Pop Live celebrates your favourite K-pop hits, packed with high-energy performances and next-level choreography inspired by K-pop’s most energetic stage shows.

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall