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
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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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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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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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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Ellie Harrison: Early Warning Signs
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is hosting one of artist Ellie Harrison’s four Early Warning Signs.
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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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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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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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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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Inspiring Walter Scott
On the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's birth, experience his novels through objects that inspired him.
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Peace Cranes: An Exhibition
A monumental contemporary public art exhibition of peace, people and planet by Janis Hart, taking place in St Johns Episcopal Church.
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Form & Light, Oliver Cook and Les Tiers Paysage, Calum McClure
See Oliver Cook's first solo exhibition 'Form & Light' as well as a paintings show from Calum McClure, winner of the 2011 Jolomo Painting Award at The Scottish Gallery this September!
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Peas and Barley
Humour, colour and form are key to Daryl Terri Cooney’s paintings and you can see her latest exhibition 'Peas and Barley' at Upright Gallery in September!
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Making Nuno: Visionary Japanese Textiles by Sudō Reiko
This autumn, world-renowned tapestry studio Dovecot brings the work of internationally acclaimed Japanese textile designer Sudō Reiko to Scotland with an innovative exhibition.
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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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Holyrood Art Club Annual Exhibition
Join Holyrood Art Club in Greyfriars Kirk for their later than usual Annual Exhibition. Around 60 Club members will show approximately 200 paintings in all mediums and entry is free!
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Doors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 25th & 26th!
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From the Past to the Future - Granton’s Heritage and Art Exhibition
The history hub have prepared a series of displays that include unique photographs of Granton's Industries, Transport, Harbour and Agriculture in this exhibition on 25th and 26th September.
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The Scottish Gallery celebrate 150th anniversary of Samuel John Peploe
The Scottish Gallery will be celebrating the life and works of Samuel John Peploe (1871 – 1935) with a major exhibition of his paintings and drawings to coincide with his 150th anniversary.
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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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Exhibition: From Her Cave
From Her Cave by Miren Asiain Lora is an exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 15th to 31st October as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
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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
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!
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!
Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
Falkland Estate Trail of Thought
The Trail of Thought is a meandering journey of playful, typographic carvings, designed to encourage mindfulness and celebration of the landscape underneath the Lomond Hills.
The Dunfermline Tapestry
An incredible large-scale tapestry, created by a Dunfermline community weaving project, has gone on show at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.
Loss + Resilience
This exhibition is a study in photography and film of the human stories underpinning Hull’s distant water trawling industry, its demise and legacy, by photographer and filmmaker Simon Sharp.
Conversing with Nature
Contemporary artists Caroline McGonigal, Patricia Bray and jewellers Mary Farrell and Kate Trouw take their inspiration from the natural world in this exhibition at Art@47 Pittenweem.
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
Glasgow Photo Journey: 1978 by Jos Treen
Taken over the span of one year, 'Glasgow Photo Journey:1978' perfectly encapsulates the hardships, resilience and humour of the people living in our city at the time.
The Art Of Beatrix Whistler
This display is dedicated to the art of Beatrix Whistler (1857–96) and features a small selection of her oil paintings and sketches.
Whistler: Art And Legacy
This critically acclaimed major exhibition explores the development of Whistler's artistic practice, showcasing the strengths and richness of the Hunterian's collection and features major works!
Celebrating Joan Eardley
This beautiful exhibition features thirteen works by Joan Eardley one of Scotland's most remarkable artists working in the post-war period!
Flo Brooks: Angletwich
Tramway presents Angletwich, the first solo exhibition in Scotland by artist Flo Brooks, realised in partnership with Brighton CCA!
Life Support: Forms of Care in Art and Activism
Inspired by Glasgow Women's Library's communities and collections, the Life Support exhibition considers how artists and activists have addressed and challenged their life experiences.
Alex Dordoy: The Weather Channel
Alex Dordoy presents 'The Weather Channel' a new solo exhibition at The Modern Institute focussing primarily on landscapes!
Alison McWhirter Solo Exhibition: Meditations On Colour
After another testing year for all, the Annan Gallery is delighted to bring to you the first of their 2021 Solo Exhibitions: 'Meditations on Colour' by Alison McWhirter!
SUDDEN DENSITIES - Exhibition by Veronika Desova
Bulgarian multimedia creative Veronika Desova presents her exhibition SUDDEN DENSITIES at Stallan-Brand Gallery between the 10th September and 1st October!
REFLECTIVE JESTER: IT’S JUST A FEELING
Christian Noelle Charles' first solo show – REFLECTIVE JESTER: IT'S JUST A FEELING comes to CCA Glasgow in September!
Anna Geerdes - Borderline
Compass Gallery is proud to present a third solo exhibition by the remarkable Anna Geerdes featuring a powerful and compelling set of paintings!
Peter Doherty v Barlinnie Prison Exhibition & DJ Set
Opening 22nd September, Peter Doherty v Barlinnie, is the first major exhibition exploring prison reform, rehabilitation and redemption between Scottish prisoners and The Libertines frontman.
Glasgow Open House Arts Festival
DIY non-profit arts festival 'Glasgow Open House Arts Festival' (GOHAF) will return between the 24th and 27th September after a 4-year break in programming!
‘Heaven & Hell’ by David Mach RA
David Mach, one of the UK's most successful, prolific and respected artists, will exhibit 'Heaven and Hell' at The RGI Kelly Gallery from 25th September!
DYSTANCE
DYSTANCE is an interdisciplinary exhibition by the DST collective who have responded to the distortions of time and space that we are enduring as a result of the pandemic.
Curious About: Our Planet
Curious About Our Planet is an online science festival from Glasgow Science Centre that explores the impact of climate change on our beautiful planet and how we can contribute to a sustainable future!
Dance International Glasgow
Dance International Glasgow returns this October, taking over the city's streets, galleries, arts spaces, parks and moving vehicles with a dynamic, future-proof programme of events!
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!
Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition is being held at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on the 30th and 31st of October!
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!
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 Baby & Toddler Show
The UK's biggest baby and toddler show is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 22nd and 24th April 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
The Clyde Valley... Garden of Scotland
The Clyde Valley... Garden of Scotland Exhibition at the Tolbooth Lanark will feature paintings, sculpture and jewellery inspired by the local landscape!
Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank
Hugh MacDiarmid's Brownsbank brings together portraits by Alexander Moffat, landscapes by Ruth Nicol and poems by Alan Riach at Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum!
Street Art Exhibition
Stretching the full length of Biggar High Street with more than 50 shops participating the Biggar Little Street Art Exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate local talent!
Biggar Little Artists’ Exhibition
The Biggar Little Festival will host a Biggar Little Artists' Exhibition in October showcasing the talents of artists from Biggar and the surrounding area!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Renfrew Victory Baths Centenary Exhibition
Renfrew Victory Baths, the iconic and much loved building for residents and visitors of Renfrew, are celebrating their Centenary with a special exhibition!
ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition
The ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition will be held at ACCORD Hospice Resource Centre, Paisley between the 23rd and 29th September!
Making Her Mark Exhibition
Who are the unsung heroines of Renfrewshire, where can we find them and how are they celebrated or remembered? This exhibition reveals some of the lives uncovered by RAMH and Kairos!
Scotland’s Boat Show - CANCELLED
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!
Film & Comic Con Glasgow
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 20th & 21st of August!
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.
The Perfect Foil by Robert Mach
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum is delighted to welcome a major exhibition of works by Robert Mach.
Autumn Selection
Please join us at Greengallery for our Autumn Selection exhibition from 19th September to 10th October!
Taking Shape: Creative Maths Workshops / Maths Week Scotland
Creative Stirling's creative maths workshops return, with “Taking Shape”; an exhibition and workshop series held in memory of mathmatical genius George Connell from @shapewithadifference.
Semiconductor
Another stunning exhibition comes to the Tolbooth Gallery. 'Semiconductor' is part of Stirling Science Festival and is open from 5th - 28th October.
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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