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
Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s - SUSPENDED
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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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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Adjust / Adapt
This exhibition explores how our homes and outdoor spaces are working harder for occupants; as multigenerational sanctuaries, workspaces, classrooms, fitness and entertainment settings.
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20/20 Hindsight
Blunt Knife Co. present 20/20 Hindsight, an online showcase of womxn's art, writing & music starting April 10th!
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Digital Event: 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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IberoDocs 8th Edition
IberoDocs brings a programme of over 20 documentaries, highlighting that both in our darkest as well as our brightest moments, art (in any of its forms) has become a necessary and faithful companion.
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Restless Worlds - A Kinetic Sculpture Artwalk
All across the city, in a moment of wider social and cultural upheaval, curious hidden worlds are shifting and revealing their secrets.
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Big Big Gin Festival - POSTPONED
The Big Big Gin Festival returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange in April 2021. Let your experience be-gin!
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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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Another Time, Another Place
Another Time, Another Place is a beautiful conversation between renowned artist Victoria Crowe OBE and poet Christine de Luca, both of whom have produced twelve works in this collaborative exhibition.
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: Edinburgh
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF), led by the Mental Health Foundation, will return from 3-23 May 2021 and explore the theme of 'Normality?'.
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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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Child’s Eye Muse Presents: International Museum Day
Join Child's Eye Muse on the 18th and 19th of May for International Museum Day, celebrating your favorite exhibits and museum visits!
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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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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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The Royal Highland Show - CANCELLED
One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between the 17th and 20th June 2021!
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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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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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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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Events in East Renfrewshire
Christian Aid Clarkston Art Show
Hundreds of original works of art will be on display virtually during April as part of the annual Christian Aid Clarkston Art Show!
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.
St Andrews Art Club Spring Exhibition
Celebrate the end of lockdown by visiting St Andrews Art Club's spring exhibition in person or online with its exciting range of affordable and original paintings and artwork!
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
Buzzcut Residency: PAIX - POSTPONED
BUZZCUT & CCA have partnered to provide a series of residencies for Scotland-based performance artists, join PAIX for a sensory experience exploring live soundscape, movement, visual art and theatre!
Virtual Studio Visit With Marion Carré
Join the Alliance Française Glasgow for a special virtual studio visit with French artist Marion Carré on Wednesday 28th April!
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: Glasgow
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF), led by the Mental Health Foundation, will return from 3-23 May 2021 and explore the theme of 'Normality?'.
Narratives in Times of Absurdity
Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts presents 'Narratives in Times of Absurdity' an exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist, Norman Sutton-Hibbert.
The Creative Craft Show featuring The Scottish Quilting Show
The Creative Craft Show returns to the SEC Glasgow between the 20th and 23rd of May 2021 and includes The Scottish Quilting Show!
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!
Glasgow International
Scotland's biennial festival of contemporary visual art, Glasgow International, will return in 2021 between the 11th and 27th June!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Inspired
Inspired is Renfrewshire's Annual Young People's Art Exhibition showcasing the very best creative talent from Renfrewshire schools and Early Learning and Childcare Centres!
All for One ACCORD Online Art Exhibition
All for One ACCORD is an online art exhibition being held between the 12th April and 31st May with all work being donated by some wonderful and generous artists!
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!
Scotland’s Boat Show
Scotland’s Boat Show returns to Kip Marina, Inverkip between the 8th and 10th October 2021!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Food Heroes
This new photography exhibition at the Tolbooth is in praise of Stirlingshire’s Food Heroes!
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.
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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