Exhibitions events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Exhibitions events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema
This exhibition is in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to celebrate what would have been film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday year.
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The Typewriter Revolution
Drawing on our outstanding typewriter collection, this exhibition features a range of machines, including an 1876 Sholes and Glidden typewriter which was the first to have a QWERTY keyboard.
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Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture acquired within the last ten years.
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China: Through the Lens of John Thomson
The first Edinburgh exhibition devoted to the Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) and his photography in China is on display at the James Watt Centre, Heriot Watt University.
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Reflections, The Light and Life of John Henry Lorimer
This exhibition at the City Art Centre will explore John Henry Lorimer’s art through five key themes: light, identity, family, femininity and home.
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Tapestry: Changing Concepts
This two-floor exhibition, at the City Art Centre this winter, will feature work by 19 contemporary artists associated with the former Tapestry Department at Edinburgh College of Art.
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In the Bleak Midwinter - Exhibition
Baskwell Arts second exhibition is embracing the cold with full force! In the Bleak Midwinter is on until 3rd February 2022 at 18 Spey Street Lane, Leith.
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Joey Simons ‘The fearful part of it was the absence’
'The fearful part of it was the absence' is an exhibition by writer Joey Simons which investigates the periodic eruption and absence of rioting in Glasgow, and its effect on the shape of the city.
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Academicians’ Prints
The Royal Scottish Academy is pleased to present a selection of limited edition prints by Royal Scottish Academicians in the Academicians’ Gallery this month.
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IRON: Translating Territories
This exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy unveils diverse understandings of the physical world around us and explores the creative potential and complexity in this singular material.
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R3SEARCH: RSA Awards in Focus
The Royal Scottish Academy is delighted to present new work from the 2020 recipients of the RSA William Littlejohn Award, RSA Morton Award and the RSA David Michie Travel Award.
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Tapestry Exhibition
This exhibition at Waterston House brings together woven tapestries inspired by nature and created by the Scottish members of the British Tapestry Group.
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Anything is Possible: Mohammad Barrangi
Anything is Possible is an exhibition by Mohammad Barrangi, an award wining artist and medal winning international athlete. Catch it at the Edinburgh Printmakers from 21st January!
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Presence of Absence: Leena Nammari & Louise Ritchie
This two-person exhibition at the Edinburgh Printmakers explores the interplay between the practices of Leena Nammari and Louise Ritchie, as artists, peers and collaborators.
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Michael Pendry’s Les Colombes - POSTPONED
This stunning installation is arranged to give new life to the Cathedral, embodying our resolve to be kind to our fellow humans, and to do our part in making a better tomorrow.
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The Art of Wallpaper - Morris & Co.
Explore the legacy of William Morris in over 130 archived works from the Morris & Co. archives at this exhibition held in Dovecot Studios!
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Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition
Dive headfirst into wedding planning at Edinburgh’s Largest Wedding Exhibition at BT Murrayfield Stadium. It's wedding heaven!
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Juncture by Ken Wilder
Five years ago Ken Wilder exhibited at Upright Gallery with his poignant and emotional video 'Skylights' and it is with great pleasure that he is returning with his new show 'Juncture'.
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The Scottish Motorcycle Show 2022
The Scottish Motorcycle Show returns returns to the Royal Highland Centre in March 2022, showcasing the latest bikes!
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Van Gogh Alive
Van Gogh Alive, the most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience in the world, makes its hotly anticipated debut in Edinburgh in 2022 for an exclusive four month run!
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Stories and Light - Annual Edinburgh College Fashion Shows
See a spectacular fashion show by the Fashion and Textile Design students from Edinburgh College at City Art Centre on 19th March!
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The 10th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention
The 10th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to The Edinburgh Corn Exchange in March 2022, bigger and better than ever!
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Colour & Cloth Red, White & Gold: The Tudors in Colour
Join Caroline Young, author of The Colour of Fashion: The Story of Clothes in Ten Colours (Spring 2022) as she discusses the colour at the furthest end of the spectrum.
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Edinburgh Comic Con 2022
Edinburgh Comic Con returns to the EICC in 2022 and once more, it will be a weekend of madness from the world of film and TV, comic books, gaming, cosplay and much more.
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Big Big Gin Festival
The Big Big Gin Festival returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange in April 2022. Let your experience be-gin!
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The Royal Highland Show
One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between the 23rd and 26th June 2022!
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Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 6th and 7th August, it's a great day out for the family!
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Comic Con Scotland
After time out with Covid, Monopoly Events brings Comic Con Scotland back to the Royal Highland Centre on 8th and 9th October 2022!
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Big Big Wedding Fair & Fashion Show
The biggest wedding fair on the east coast of Scotland comes to the O2 Academy Edinburgh in November 2022!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Fife
Sanctuary
'Sanctuary', Sun Gallery's inaugural winter exhibition under new ownership, is a beautifully balanced mix of established & emerging talented artists in their own right.
Jack Vettriano: The Early Years
This exhibition is a celebration of Jack Vettriano's extraordinary career and will be showing paintings he created from in his 20s until he moved to London in 2000.
Events in Glasgow
Joan Eardley: A Centenary of Lives and Landscapes
To celebrate the centenary of Joan Eardley's birth Glasgow Women's Library are thrilled to exhibit five striking artworks on loan from the University of Edinburgh Art Collection.
Khvay Samnang: Calling for Rain
Following COP 2021 Tramway's main gallery will present a new work for children and young people by Phnom Penh, Cambodia-based artist Khvay Samnang.
Glasgow Orchestral Society: Celebrating 150 years
'Glasgow Orchestral Society: Celebrating 150 Years' will take you on a new musical journey through the history of the society and Glasgow in the late 19th century!
Amartey Golding: Bring Me To Heal
Amartey Golding's new large-scale commission combines filmmaking, photography and a handcrafted garment to highlight generational trauma in Britain and offer collective rituals of healing.
The Winter Exhibition
Compass Gallery invite you to enjoy their annual Winter Exhibition featuring a wide selection of original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics!
A Balkan Journey
A Balkan Journey is a photographic exhibition by Chris Leslie through the towns and cities of post conflict Former Yugoslavia, being held between the 14th January and 28th February at Sogo Arts.
Flesh Arranges Itself Differently
Flesh Arranges Itself Differently is a unique collaboration between The Hunterian and the David and Indrė Roberts Collection!
Climate Change - The Plastic Age
Artist Gail McGregor-Mason has created a piece of artwork, which is on display at The Mitchell Library, that highlights the global challenges affecting the world's oceans, seas and coastlines today.
Exhibit: A
Exhibit: A at The RGI Kelly Gallery is a collective of second year painting and printmaking students studying at GSA!
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show - CANCELLED
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show returns to the Scottish Event Campus for 2022 between the 3rd and 6th of February!
Govan Window Wanderland
Come on a magical evening walk and enjoy the colourful displays in the windows of Govan when Govan Window Wanderland returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th February!
Model Rail Scotland
Model Rail Scotland is the biggest model railway show held in Scotland and is a must for every railway enthusiast, don't miss it at the SEC Glasgow on the 25th, 26th and 27th February 2022!
Sandra Collins - Show Me Everything
Artist Sandra Collins presents Show Me Everything, her first solo exhibition in Compass Gallery, between the 26th February and 19th March!
The Creative Craft Show featuring The Scottish Quilting Show
The Creative Craft Show returns to the SEC Glasgow between the 3rd and 6th March and includes The Scottish Quilting Show!
ACME Scotland Comic Con
If you're a fan of movies, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime or cosplay you cannot miss the ACME Scotland Comic Con at the SEC Glasgow on the 5th & 6th March!
Allergy and Free From Show Scotland
The Allergy & Free From Show Scotland at the Scottish Event Campus is Europe’s greatest ‘free from’ family day out!
Mount Florida Window Wanderland
The annual Mount Florida Window Wanderland, between the 5th and 7th March, will transform Mount Florida into an outdoor gallery for all to enjoy!
Sonica
Sonica is an 11-day biennial festival in Glasgow, dedicated to world class visual sonic arts, presenting exceptional international artists alongside UK talent in diverse venues city-wide!
bunkered LIVE
What better way to start of your golfing year than with a visit to bunkered LIVE, Europe's premier golf show, at the SEC Glasgow in March!
The Scottish Baby & Toddler Show
The UK's biggest baby and toddler show is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 22nd and 24th April 2022!
Girls’ Day Out Show
The Girls' Day Out Show, at the SEC Glasgow, is the ultimate celebration of all things fun, fabulous and female and it’s all under one roof!
Ideal Home Show Scotland
Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home from the 27th - 30th May 2022!
The Creative Craft Show / Crafts for Christmas
Two events for the price of one! The Creative Craft Show and Crafts for Christmas at the SEC Glasgow in October is the ultimate day out for hobbyists and crafters!
ScotHot
ScotHot, Scotland's premier showcase for food, drink, hospitality and tourism, is returning to the Scottish Event Campus on the 8th and 9th March 2023!
The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show
A visit to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the SEC Glasgow is a must if you're planning a home upgrade!
Events in Lanarkshire
Celebrating 75 years of James A Cuthbertson Limited
An exhibition celebrating 75 years of local company, James A Cuthbertson Limited, will open at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum on Saturday 11th December!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Future Paisley Exhibition
Future Paisley Exhibition provides a look at Paisley's past, present and future, showcasing the exciting collection of transformational projects currently happening in Scotland's largest town!
The Wedding Exhibition at Braehead Arena
Save the date for The Wedding Exhibition hosted by Wedding Services Scotland on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of May at Braehead Arena!
Film & Comic Con Glasgow
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 20th & 21st of August!
Model Bus Federation Scotland Model Bus Show & Display
The Model Bus Federation bring their annual show and display to Bishopton Community Centre on Sunday 6th November!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
A Passion For Art by Matilda Hall
This exhibition featuring works from collections influenced by Matilda Hall, a collector and supporter of Scottish art for over fifty years.
Events in Other Areas
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