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
Mid-Century Modern Art and Design From Conran to Quant
Explore the furniture, fashion, textiles, lighting, ceramics, and printed material that defined Mid-Century Modern in this exhibition on now at Dovecot Studios!
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Scotland’s Precious Seas
To celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters, this small exhibition explores Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life.
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Reflections. An Exhibition by Ross Miller
Reflections is an ongoing series of drawings inspired by a trip Ross Miller made to Italy in 2019. Catch the exhibition at Upright Gallery from 11th September!
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Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
The 1920s was a period of contrasts and this exhibition explores the styles, ideas and events that shaped Scottish art during this influential decade.
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City Art Centre at 40
City Art Centre celebrates it's 40th birthday with a new exhibition. Come along and view some of the finest Scottish art of the last two centuries!
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Exhibition: Island Dreams
Gavin Francis examines our collective fascination with maps and islands in this exhibition stretching across four centuries of cartography from Scotland and around the world.
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Laura Boswell: Walk the Walk
Well-known linocut and Japanese woodblock printmaker Laura Boswell is returning to the Birch Tree Gallery for her second solo exhibition 'Walk the Walk'.
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The Gruagach Solais
Claire Hewitt’s images are a response to the abundant natural and mythological landscape around her.
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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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Once Upon A Time
Lachlan Goudie’s exhibition at The Scottish Gallery presents a new collection of works, inspired by places that are, or at least may have recently felt far far away.
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E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas
This Exhibition is a collaboration between the National Trust for Scotland and the City Art Centre and is the first major retrospective of Hornel's art for over 35 years.
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Edinburgh Wedding Fair and Fashion Show
The biggest wedding fair on the east coast of Scotland will once again return to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 7th and 8th November!
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Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures
Timed to mark his 70th birthday, this major exhibition by contemporary artist Jock McFadyen displays new and existing paintings, alongside works from City Art Centre’s collection of Scottish art.
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Edinburgh Antiques and Collectors Fair
Come along to Scotland's premier event for Antiques and Collectables at the Royal Highland Centre!
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Descriptive Tour for visually impaired visitors of Bright Shadows - Scottish Art in the 1920s
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a tour specifically designed for visually impaired visitors focussing on our exhibition Bright Shadows - Scottish art in the 1920s.
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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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E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas Conservator’s Tour
Join Gail Egan and Henry Matthews on a special tour of E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas.
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Gorgeous Kimono on Show
To add a flavour of traditional Japanese aesthetic a number of vibrant, beautiful and elegant kimono garments will be on show.
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Fashion Show at the City Art Centre
Come and see a spectacular fashion show by the Fashion and Textile Design students from Edinburgh College in a collaboration with the City Art Centre and the E. A. Hornel exhibition!
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The 10th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention
The 10th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to The Edinburgh Corn Exchange in March, bigger and better than ever!
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Edinburgh Comic Con
Edinburgh Comic Con returns to the EICC in September 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 2021. Let your experience be-gin!
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Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This major retrospective, the most comprehensive display of Charles H. Mackie’s work in over a century, showcases the breadth of his creative vision and talents.
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Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay
This major exhibition at City Art Centre focuses on the maritime theme in Ian Hamilton Finlay's work. It was a central element of his art, and one to which he returned throughout his life.
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Curator’s Tour - Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
Dr Helen Scott, Curator of Fine Art, provides a tour of the exhibition Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s.
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Royal Highland Show 2021
One of Scotland's most iconic events 'The Royal Highland Show' returns to the Royal Highland Centre from 17th June!
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Descriptive Tour for Visually Impaired Visitors of ‘Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay’
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a tour specifically designed for visually impaired visitors focusing on the 'Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay' exhibition.
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Curator’s Tour of Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
Join Dr Helen Scott, Curator of Fine Art, for a tour of the exhibition Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Exhibition On Screen: Frida Kahlo - CANCELLED
Frida Kahlo is one of the most enduring and arguably the world's favourite female artists of the 20th century, don't miss an onscreen exhibition of her work at Eastwood Park Theatre!
Events in Fife
Up In Smoke
Through a combination of art, literature, advertising and movies, this exhibition highlights smoking as a social practice, focusing on the period from the 1800s onwards.
Lines from Scotland
The art of Scottish drawing is celebrated in Lines from Scotland a new exhibition on now at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.
Blooming Marvellous
Everything in the garden’s lovely as we explore the wonderful world of wildlife and plants through our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition!
Fife Art Exhibition 2020: Coast and Waters
Fife’s biggest annual arts competition will be going ahead in 2020 with a new theme and in a brand new venue!
Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers
Let us take you on an epic adventure! Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our hands-on, family friendly exhibition!
Scotland’s Coasts
This exhibition, drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, explores Scotland's relationship to the sea and its impact on everyday life.
Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
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
Love Letter to Glasgow
Local artist Lee Robertson has been working on 'Love Letter to Glasgow' an exhibition which was due to be held in Sogo Arts on the Saltmarket, he's now taken his exhibition online!
Solo Photography Exhibition, David Gilliver: It’s a Small World
The Scotia Gallery welcomes you to a solo photography exhibition featuring an impressive series of macro photography created by Scottish Artist and photographer David Gilliver!
Gregor Smith RSW : Four Points - A Geographical Journey
Four Points: A Geographical Journey is a new exhibition by Gregor Smith RSW at Compass Gallery which takes inspiration from his travels across Europe and Scotland.
Monochrome 4
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will host their fourth Monochrome Photography Exhibition between the 3rd and 10th October!
BRICKLIVE at Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle, located in Argyll, will host a colourful exhibition of brick models this October half-term!
The Scottish Baby & Toddler Show - CANCELLED
The UK's biggest baby and toddler show is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 9th and 11th October 2020!
International Landscape Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will host an International Landscape Photography Exhibition between the 16th and 24th October!
Skills Scotland Glasgow - CANCELLED
Get inspired at Skills Scotland Glasgow at the SEC Glasgow in November, the skills and careers event for 14-19 year olds!
The Creative Craft Show / Crafts for Christmas - CANCELLED
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!
Into the Night: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will host 'Into the Night', displaying night photography from a wide range of international photographers, between the 29th and 31st October!
WINTER’S COMING - Affordable Art Show
New Glasgow Society East will host an Affordable Art Show between the 27th and 29th November featuring paintings, prints, ceramics and more from 10 local artists!
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!
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 28th - 31st May 2021!
Resonate
Whether you're a Minecraft fan, a YouTube enthusiast or a casual gamer, join thousands of others for Resonate – The Ultimate Gaming Experience!
Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2021 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between the 28th August and 5th September!
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show returns to the Scottish Event Campus for 2022 between the 3rd and 6th of February!
Events in Lanarkshire
Tenement Through Time
Tenement Through Time is a new, innovative and interactive exhibition which explores tenement life in New Lanark between 1881-1971!
Shop Local Exhibition
Visitors to the Tolbooth Lanark will be able to enjoy a 'blast from the past' with the 'Shop Local' exhibition, a display of advertising material from former Lanark Shops!
Jam & Ham 2020 Art Exhibition: Autumn and Beyond
The Carluke Jam & Ham 2020 Art Exhibition will have the theme 'Autumn and Beyond' and will be held both online between the 29th September and 3rd October!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Harry Papadopoulos ‘The Edit: Volume 2’
As a photographer with Sounds magazine, Harry Papadopoulos worked with many up and coming Scots band that emerged during the early 80s, some of his photography is now on display at Beacon Arts Centre!
Black History Month Renfrewshire: ‘Museum of Me’ Online Exhibition
Museum of Me is an exciting online exhibition brought to you by PACHEDU The School of African Culture and Paisley Museum Creative Learning Team.
The Wedding Exhibition at Braehead Arena
Save the date for The Wedding Exhibition hosted by Wedding Services Scotland on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of May at intu Braehead Arena!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Off the Grid - a Creative Maths Exhibition
Creative Stirling, in collaboration with shape master George Connell from Shape with a Difference, announce Off the Grid - a creative maths exhibition as part of Maths Week Scotland.
Flights of Fancy by Stirling and Districts Embroiderer’s Guild
The Stirling Smith is delighted to welcome back the Stirling and Districts Embroiderer’s Guild for their latest exhibition ‘Flights of Fancy’.
AIRS Exhibition
Scottish contemporary landscape artist Beth Robertson Fiddes, has created a stunning exhibition of paintings, which shares inspiration with Mhairi Hall’s AIRS.
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