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
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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Air and Space Exhibition
Air and Space is an online exhibition of recent paintings from artist Jill Ashforth featuring the beautiful collection Air and Space and her lyrical video poem Joy with the music of Max Richter.
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Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop!
Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop! tells the story of Edinburgh native Archie Brennan (1931-2019) in the first-ever major retrospective of his work.
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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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Connections - Wholly Holistic
A group of artists come together in the creative spirit which flows in these challenging times to bring Connections – Wholly Holistic Exhibition + Events to Santosa Wellness Centre Edinburgh.
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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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Pandemic: A Personal Response to COVID-19
This exhibition in the Lower Galleries features a selection of work from seven winners of the RSA Pandemic Award, an award created in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the summer of 2020.
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Willie Rodger: Across the Board
The Academicians' Gallery is pleased to present the first posthumous exhibition in Scotland devoted to the work of Willie Rodger RSA (1930 - 2018) this spring.
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The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits: The Botanical Photography of Levon Biss
Feast your eyes on stunning, macro-photographic studies of seeds and fruits from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Herbarium Collection.
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Islander: the Paintings of Donald Smith
This is the first major exhibition Donald Smith's work, in partnership with An Lanntair, Stornoway and is part of Edinburgh Art Festival 2021.
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Between Seasons
Kate Downie is back for her seventh solo exhibition with The Scottish Gallery. Between Seasons is an exhibition of international standing, reflecting the extraordinary times in which we live.
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Insectarium
An exhibition by members of the Society of Scottish Artists in response to the conflicting feelings insects inspire in a wide range of media.
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Wonder Wander
Wonder Wander, by Edinburgh-based sculptor Andrea Geileis, is the first extensive display of outdoor sculptures in the grounds of Waterston House.
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Behind Every Door. An exhibition by Naomi Mcclure
Naomi McClure's artistic process involves finding a balance between the idea and the physical form; focusing more on shape, layered surface and manipulated perspective.
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Jock McFadyen: Lost Boat Party
This summer Dovecot Studios celebrates the artist Jock McFadyen’s 70th birthday year with Lost Boat Party an exhibition of paintings which describe the romance and grandeur of the Scottish landscape
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Human Nature
Take a fascinating journey around the world through this large-scale outdoor photography exhibition and explore how we connect to nature as humans.
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Refugee Festival Scotland
Refugee Festival Scotland is back with a packed programme of online and outdoor events showcasing refugee arts and culture!
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Aizle Artist Collective Debut Art Exhibition
This Aizle Artist Collective exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery presents a selection of creative and interesting artwork in a wide array of media by experienced and emerging artists.
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Coastal Knowledge
As Scotland's (prolonged) Year of Coast and Waters continues, join us as we learn how to keep up with our beautiful country's seas and coasts in an ever changing landscape!
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Discovering the Deep Outdoor Exhibition
Explore the mysteries of the deep ocean in this outdoor photography exhibition that tells the story of marine science in Scotland, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.
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Ellie Harrison: Early Warning Signs
This summer marks the ten-year anniversary of Ellie Harrison's artistic project Early Warning Signs, and the first opportunity to see the artwork reunited.
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam is a new touring artwork by Luke Jerram. The installation is a temporary memorial for the public to visit and remember all those we have lost from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oscillation in Light and Sound
Explore light and sound with our interactive crystals situated in St Andrews Square, consists of five giant crystal blocks that come alive through movement.
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Pale Blue Dot
National Museum of Scotland is proud to be hosting Edinburgh Science Festival’s brand-new exhibition, Pale Blue Dot, created to celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020–21.
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This is Engineering… As You’ve Never Seen It Before
This is an exhibition by the Museum of Engineering Innovation and photographer Ted Humble-Smith which takes you on a fascinating journey through some of the UK's greatest engineering innovations.
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An Artist’s Life, Act I
This exhibition at The Scottish Gallery charts painter Alexander Goudie's beginnings in post-war Paisley in the 1940s, student years at Glasgow School of Art in the 1950s and his early career.
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Art for Erskine Online Exhibition & Sale
View contemporary artwork and sculpture by acclaimed and up and coming artists at the annual Art for Erskine Exhibition & Sale, taking place online in July!
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Joan Eardley I Centenary
Marking the centenary of Joan Eardley’s birth, The Scottish Gallery will present a major exhibition of Joan Eardley’s paintings and drawings this Summer as part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland’s biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on the 3rd & 4th August. A great day out for the family!
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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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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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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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Big Big Gin Festival
The Big Big Gin Festival returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange in September 2021. Let your experience be-gin!
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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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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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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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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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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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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Fife
By the Seaside: Heritage, Healing and New Horizons
This innovative exhibition on blue space at the Scottish Fisheries Museum is curated by Museum and Gallery Studies MLitt students.
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!
Borderlines Exhibition
This exhibition is on at Community Gallery of Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries until 27th June 2021.
A Treat for Lovers of Wood, Design, and Fine Craftsmanship
Max McCance, one of Scotland’s leading furniture makers, is pleased to announce a special exhibition of unique and extraordinary works for sale to the public in his Kinloch Gallery.
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
Yard Life Urban Arts Gallery Launch
Brought to you by the team behind the internationally respected Yardworks Festival, Yard Life at SWG3 Glasgow is a new urban arts gallery for the graffiti and street art community!
Georgina Starr - Quarantaine
Quarantaine is an ambitious new film by Georgina Starr which will be screened at Tramway between the 11th & 27th June as part of Glasgow International 2021!
Glasgow International
Scotland's biennial festival of contemporary visual art, Glasgow International, will return in 2021 between the 11th and 27th June!
Index Cards and Letters
As part of Glasgow International 2021, The Modern Institute presents Luke Fowler's exhibition - Index Cards and Letters.
Jenkin Van Zyl - Machines of Love
Taking on the dungeon-like qualities of Tramway's T4 Theatre, Jenkin van Zyl creates a new immersive installation comprising sculpture and video built out of the remnants of decommissioned airplanes.
Martine Syms - SHE MAD S1:E4
Martine Syms explores pervasive archetypes and depictions of black experience in American television and media for her exhibition 'SHE MAD S1:E4' at Tramway, part of Glasgow International 2021.
Peak Times
For Glasgow International, The Modern Institute presents a new exhibition by Eva Rothschild at its Aird's Lane gallery, which extends the artist's interest in reinvigorating conventional sculpture.
Sammy Baloji and Bodys Isek Kingelez
This Glasgow International exhibition at Tramway brings together two artists from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sammy Baloji and Bodys Isek Kingelez.
Songs for Work
Songs for Work brings together sound installation and sculpture, poetry and performance by three Glasgow-based artists – Aideen Doran, Beth Dynowski and Susannah Stark!
Soot Breath / Corpus Infinitum
For Glasgow International 2021, CCA has developed a new commission Soot Breath / Corpus Infinitum with artist Arjuna Neuman and philosopher Denise Ferreira da Silva.
Termite Tapeworm Fungus Moss
Termite Tapeworm Fungus Moss at CCA Glasgow is an exhibition of new work by Kate Davis, Charlie Hammond, and Hayley Tompkins – which explores their shared interest in the commonplace.
Glasgow Print Fair at Home
Glasgow Print Fair returns for a third year - bringing together 25 artists from Europe and beyond who have created prints based on the theme of travel!
RGI Graduate Award Winners Exhibition
This year's RGI Graduate Award Winners Exhibition will be held in June & July and will feature works from Charlotte Hayes, Megan Squire and Charlotte Elizabeth!
Portraits of an LGBTI+ Generation
This series of portraits of Scottish LGBTI+ Elders, reflecting their own personal experiences, will give a sense of the varied, rich and remarkable lives of the many LGBTI+ elders living in Scotland.
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Sundays
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on selected Sundays throughout the year!
Resonate - POSTPONED
Whether you're a Minecraft fan, a YouTube enthusiast or a casual gamer, join thousands of others for Resonate – The Ultimate Gaming Experience!
Flo Brooks: Angletwich
Tramway presents Angletwich, the first solo exhibition in Scotland by artist Flo Brooks, realised in partnership with Brighton CCA!
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 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!
LCD Soundsystem Disco & Exhibition
For one night only, immerse yourself in LCD Soundsystem's world with an exclusive concert screening and exhibition at Platform Glasgow!
Country Living Christmas Fair
Get in the festive spirit when the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair returns to the SEC Glasgow between the 2nd and 5th December 2021!
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!
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!
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 27th - 30th May 2022!
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!
Events in Lanarkshire
Lanark Lanimers: A Wee Look Back!
Learn about the community spirit and passion that surrounds Lanimers at New Lanark's brand new exhibition, Lanark Lanimers: A Wee Look Back!
Biggar Links Community Art Trail
Organised by Biggar Little Festival, Biggar Links is a community art project celebrating the resident's precious links!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Scottish Drawing Competition
Paisley Art Institute will open the 2021 Scottish Drawing Competition Exhibition on Friday 4th June at Artspace37, The Piazza Shopping Centre!
Sma’ Shot Day
Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 3rd July... but not as you know it.
Scotland’s Boat Show
Scotland’s Boat Show returns to Kip Marina, Inverkip between the 8th and 10th October 2021!
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!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
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.
McLuckie & Walker: The Men Who Built Stirling
Celebrate the legacy of architects Andrew McLuckie & Ronald Walker at this exhibition! They designed over 200 buildings in Stirling from 1886 - 1911 and had a significant impact on the townscape.
Art of Glass Exhibition
Made In Stirling Store presents its first exhibition since reopening working with the graduates & staff of The City of Glasgow College HNC Art & Design / Art Glass course of 2019-2020.
AIRS Exhibition
Scottish contemporary landscape artist Beth Robertson Fiddes, has created a stunning exhibition of paintings, which shares inspiration with Mhairi Hall’s AIRS.
Events in Other Areas
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