Exhibitions events in Edinburgh on Thursday 26th March 2026

Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer

Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.

ARTIST ROOMS

Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.

Ben Lingard: Version Control

Version Control at Leith School of Art is an exhibition of work by ex-graduate resident, now studio assistant and tutor, Ben Lingard!

CATALYST: Art as Activism - A Heart in Exile

A Heart in Exile brings together three bodies of work that trace the inner landscape of migration; its fractures, its expansions, and its quiet, unresolvable tensions.

CATALYST: Art as Activism - All Day, Waiting For Another Sun to Rise

Within this show at Summerhall, Molly Wickett reimagines a post-apocalyptic landscape through a queer and disabled lens.

CATALYST: Art as Activism - Any Body Home

Any Body Home features works developed during the Hugo Burge Foundation x Summerhall residency Art as Activism (2024), along with other pieces exploring related themes.

CATALYST: Art as Activism - Net Worthy

Net Worthy explores how capitalism drives biodiversity loss through its emphasis on extraction via industrial agriculture and aquaculture to produce perpetual profit.

Dear Library

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

Edinburgh STYLE Goes Underground

Get ready for Edinburgh STYLE to transform Level B3 into an immersive underground hub of preloved fashion, local art, vinyl beats, and cocktails!

Eric Cruikshank :: Texture Dissolves / Colour Radiates

&Gallery are delighted to host Eric Cruikshank's forthcoming solo exhibition 'Texture Dissolves / Colour Radiates' between 7th March and 1st April!

Exhibition: Families Belong Together

This exhibition documents the lives of 10 couples and families to illustrate the human cost of the spouse/partner migration policy and their sense of being continuously in limbo!

Giants

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!

Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse!

Italian Stories Illustration Exhibition

Join the Italian Institute of Culture for their Italian Stories Illustration Exhibition which explores the central role of illustration in contemporary Italian narrative fiction!

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History Of Care And Justice

Experience the inspiring evolution of prison nursing at this RCN exhibition, learning about the work of early reformers like Elizabeth Fry and the vital care nurses provide for prisoner health today!

Scaredy Cat Exhibition

Celebrate queer identity and self-acceptance with Cat Gordon's vibrant new riso comic and exhibition, Scaredy Cat, created during her residency at Out of the Blueprint!

The Biba Story: 1964–1975

The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.

The Weight of Waiting

Experience The Weight of Waiting art exhibition at The House of Smalls, celebrating the resilience of women who are turning healthcare struggles into creative artwork!

Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

VIBRANT

VIBRANT is a lively celebration of colour, energy and artistic expression that showcases the unique talents of 6 artists and invited guests at Space Artworks!

We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear

This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!

Step back in time at Riverside Museum and immerse yourself in the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, on a nostalgic journey through the props, stories, and creativity that shaped a generation.

Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.

Young Creatives at The Stirling Smith is an exhibition of portfolio artwork from the seven high schools across the region showcasing the extraordinary talent thriving within school art departments.