Family And Kids events in Edinburgh

Find Out Fridays

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

Jubilate Children’s Choir

Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

Arthur’s Secrets

Come along to Holyrood Park and join this guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club

Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.

Edinburgh Farmers Market

If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!

Grassmarket Market

Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!

Stockbridge Market

The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!

Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!

Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs

Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

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!

Musselburgh Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair

Northern Toy Fair returns to Musselburgh Sports Centre in 2026 with their huge Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair featuring a fantastic selection of vintage, retro & new toys, models & collectables!

Royal Rhyme Time

Join the team at Palace of Holyroodhouse in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for their special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers!

Edinburgh Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Scotland's capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises, including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains!

Bathgate Market & Car Boot Sale

Bathgate Market and Car Boot Sale is the ultimate shopping experience for the community, it's a fantastic day out filled with unique treasures and local delights!

Ocean Terminal Market

Ocean Terminal Market is a cosy and well-established market featuring a fabulous range of arts, crafts, food and drinks on the first weekend of each month!

Young Explorers - Monthly Programme

Are you a young wildlife adventurer who likes exploring in the outdoors? Then join Green Explorers monthly programme for 8-12 year olds and have fun and adventures in Edinburgh's local wild places!

What’s Up: AI and The Sky

In this presenter-led Planetarium show, the team at Dynamic Earth will be diving into some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.

Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event

Expect an exciting mix of talented artisans, handmade crafts, unique gifts, and small businesses, all under one roof at the Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event!

Family Print Club

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

Support The Makers Market - Portobello Town Hall

Support The Makers hold a regular market in Portobello Town Hall, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

Nature Play

Enjoy nature play with your pre-schooler, meet other parents and carers too, in the lovely grounds of the Saughtonhall Community Hall each Monday in March and April!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

Support The Makers Market - St Giles’ Cathedral

Support The Makers hold an occasional market in the iconic St Giles' Cathedral, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

Portobello Local Market

Portobello Local Market is a much loved event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park on the first Saturday of every month!

West Linton Market

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing a large selection of artisan foods, local produce and crafts!

Relaxed Morning: National Museum of Flight

The National Museum of Flight host regular Relaxed Mornings suitable for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.

Panda’s Art Club

Head along to Inch House Community Centre for Panda's Art Club, where your child can explore colour, texture, and their own unique imagination in an immersive, hands-on workshop!

Support The Makers & Food Market - George Watson’s College

Support The Makers hold an occasional Makers & Food Market in George Watson's College, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean

Come and visit Humbie Dean, an informal two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet, with interest throughout a long season!

Newhailes Market

You'll find a fine selection of handmade goods, from jams and chutneys to pies and candles, at Newhailes House and Gardens' Market, held on the third weekend each month!

Easter Eggstravaganza

Almond Valley's much-loved Mad Hatter's Tea Party returns for 2026 and yes, the legendary Duck Race is back too... can you hear the excitement building!

Egg-cellent Easter Trail at Camera Obscura

Hop along this Easter with the whole family and enjoy a fun-packed visit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions... you would be hopping-mad to miss out!

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out during the Easter Holidays and experience the UK's No.1 Attraction for yourself!

Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring in the Pentland Hills!

The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Musselburgh

The Little Children's Market Scotland returns to Musselburgh with loads of amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst

Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly garden that has been transformed from a wilderness 40 years ago and continues to evolve.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Redcroft

An attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.

Portobello and its Haunted Neighbours Ghost Walk

Join John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares for a fright filled walk across the promenade, back streets and historical locations of historic Portobello!

Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour

The Real Mary King's Close is pulling back the curtain on one of Edinburgh's most harrowing historical events with its chilling immersive experience, Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour!

Easter Bunny Flower Trail

Hop along to IKEA Edinburgh this April for their Easter Flower Trail and help the Easter Bunny fill his bouquet basket while collecting the missing letters along the way for a chance to win a prize!

Glowing Egg-venture

Drop into the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage on Fridays and Saturdays during the April school holidays for a glowing Easter egg-venture, exploring the gallery with UV torches!

Haunted Leith Ghost Walk

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spooky stroll through the haunted streets of Leith, filled with chilling ghost stories and eerie encounters!

Easter Egg-Splorer Trail

Hop along to Edinburgh Zoo this April for a cracking family Easter trail, where you can explore the park, find the hidden eggs, and bag a brilliant prize!

Edinburgh Science Festival

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

Edinburgh Theoretical Physics Walking Tour

This tour will guide you through the nooks and crannies of beautiful Edinburgh, highlighting places associated with extraordinary physicists who have called the Scottish capital home.

Old Town Terror Tour

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spine-chilling adventure in Edinburgh's Old Town... prepare to be scared as you explore the eerie history and haunted tales of this historic location!

The Maltings Exhibition

Cramond is one of the oldest continuously occupied places in Scotland, and The Maltings is your gateway into that extraordinary story, from 8,500 BC right through to the Victorian era!

Paper Flowers

Join the Royal Collection Trust at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this spring and have a go at making paper flowers and create a colourful bouquet to take home!

Banknote Bonanza: Spring Holiday Fun

Join Museum on the Mound for fun, free, family-friendly activities throughout the Spring holidays where you can explore the family trails and discover the secret world of banknotes!

Board Game Fika

Dive into an array of board games this Easter at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!

Race Across The World: The Experience - Edinburgh

Race Across The World: The Experience is here... pass legendary landmarks and bonnie backstreets as you race through Edinburgh's streets and solve physical puzzles across 3 sensational checkpoints!

Family Tours

Dive into history at Trinity House and explore the animals that sailors would meet on their travels, conquer an activity trail, and get hands-on with maritime objects in the 16th-century vaults!

Linlithgow Family Adventure

Aimed at age 5yrs+, come along and discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with these fun filled sessions at Linlithgow Loch and Peel.

Outlander Guided Tours

Step into the world of Outlander with this ultimate themed experience at Hopetoun House, exploring the iconic filming locations inside the House and across the historic Grounds!

Arthur’s Amble

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch and learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before... led by a professional tour guide, hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

Edinburgh Science Festival: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Become a forensic scientist, study the crime scene and find the evidence. Can you solve the mystery and help Edinburgh Science Festival catch the criminal?

Edinburgh Science Festival: Dig Up a Dinosaur

Ready to uncover dinosaur remains? Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth – millions of years later, it's time to find out all about them!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Splat-tastic

Get your goo on in this interactive workshop as part of Edinburgh Science Festival, be creative with chemistry and design your own slime to take home!

Holyrood Family Adventure

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood

Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, with ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden and borders!

Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Delve into the strange and surprisingly scientific world of 17th-century medicine on one of Dr Arnott's Sampling Sensation workshops at The Real Mary King's Close!

Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance

Exploring the very early historical to contemporary interactions between Celtic & Nordic cultures will feature in the Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance 2026!

Ceilidh - Hosted By Edinburgh Greens

Get ready for a great night of dancing as the Edinburgh Greens welcome Da Hooley band for a fun and friendly ceilidh at the St Brides Centre on Saturday 18th April!

Edinburgh Science Festival: The Rocket Show

Strap-in, countdown, and blast-off for a show that's out of this world when explosive family-friendly adventure, The Rocket Show, returns to Edinburgh Science Festival!

Family-friendly Orienteering

Come and try orienteering with Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club at Saughton Park and Gardens on Saturday 18th April!

Italian Baroque: Monika d’Ermo Recital followed by Cenacolo Musicale

The Institut Francais d’Ecosse partners with the Italian Consulate in Edinburgh and the Italian Institute of Culture for an exceptional Night of Italian Baroque Music on Saturday 18th April.

Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle

After a successful event last year, Japan Sakura in Scotland are returning for two weekends of fun at Lauriston Castle celebrating the blossoming of their beautiful Japanese Garden!

Kid’s Spring Disco

Shake off the winter blues at Portobello Town Hall on Saturday 18th April with a family disco where you can enjoy the tunes, have your face painted and raise some funds for the town hall to boot!

Planetarium Family Films: The Good Dinosaur

Enjoy a Jurassic journey with your little explorers in this one-of-a-kind cinema experience at the Dynamic Earth Planetarium on Saturday 18th April.

Record Store Day Edinburgh with VoxBox Music

This year, celebrating the shop's 15th birthday, VoxBox Music's annual Record Store Day event returns with a pop-up shop in St Vincent's Chapel on Saturday 18th April!

The Dark Magic and Witchcraft Walking Tour

Take part in a unique hybrid walking tour and magic show through the closes and wynds of Edinburgh's ancient Old Town ending at The Banshee Labyrinth, Scotland's most haunted pub!

Traditional Ceilidh Concert

Comunn Tìr nam Beann Dun Eideann (Edinburgh Society of the Land of the Hills) invites you to a traditional concert of Gaelic and Scottish music at Augustine United Church!

Kirkliston Village Market

Held on the third Sunday of each month between March and November, Kirkliston Village Market showcases a selection of local and independent businesses!

Meet The Makers Second-Hand Vintage Market

Explore a thoughtfully curated collection of amazing second-hand finds, vintage clothing, and unique pre-loved goods at Meet The Makers' Second - Hand Vintage Market in Portobello Town Hall!

Planetarium Family Films: Dinosaur

As the meteor strikes Earth, a brave dinosaur and his unlikely group of lemur friends travel across dangerous terrain to find a safe haven in this family film at the Dynamic Earth Planetarium!

East Lothian Library Service Local History Centre Family & Local History Fair

Celebrate the Local History Centre's 50th Anniversary with Victorian dress-up, crafts, and a global family tree project at the John Gray Centre on Monday 20th April!

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2026

Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert again in the spring, don't miss it live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 21st April!

Circus Zyair: Edinburgh

Zyair Circus is coming to The Meadows, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance explores the glitzy world of two of Britain's most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary!

Gracemount Mansion Gardens Spring Garden Party

Gracemount Mansion Gardens are holding their annual Spring Garden Party in the grounds on Saturday 25th April featuring a wonderful line-up of events for all ages!

Portobello Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Soundsystem

Edinburgh Dub Club and Messenger join forces once again for the Portobello Grand Reggae Ball - Part 5 in the historic Portobello Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!

Rudsambee: A Baltic Spring - A Choral Celebration of Baltic Music

Experience the beautiful sounds of 'A Baltic Spring' as the Rudsambee Company of Singers brings a warming hour of delightful choral music to Edinburgh New Town Church on Saturday 25th April!

Sant Jordi In Edinburgh

Join Community Church Edinburgh for a fun-filled family day of culture, tradition and love in celebration of Sant Jordi's Day!

Simmerdim @ Music on the Mezzanine

Come along to the Mezzanine at Edinburgh Central Library as we welcome back Simmerdim, an Edinburgh based a Capella trio, on Saturday 25th April!

Water Safari

Join the expert rangers and outdoor instructors for an alternative view of Linlithgow Palace and its wonderful wildlife on a fun-filled canoe adventure!

Diversity - Soul

Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!

Race The Tram

Blast Running's Race the Tram is back for its second outing on Sunday 26th April, offering a fresh and playful twist on city running!

Big Brain Tour - Ingliston

Join Brain Health Scotland for a fun, interactive experience for all ages when Babs the Brain comes to The Pavilion at Ingliston on Monday 27th April!

Daisy Pulls It Off

Join Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group at Hill Street Theatre for their production of Denise Deegan's 1920s boarding school adventure 'Daisy Pulls it Off'!

Youth Circus Classes

Looking for a fun, creative physical activity for your child? Join Think Circus at Leith St Andrews Parish Church and explore the world of juggling, hula hoop, plate spinning and more!

Beltane Fire Festival

Join the Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill on Thursday 30th April, as fire, story, and ritual bring everyone together once more to mark the season of growth, connection, and renewal!

Be a Chorister Afternoon

If your child is in P3-P5 and loves to sing, then join St Mary's Music School for this special afternoon, as they give children and parents an insight into what life is like as a chorister!

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2026!

‘Portobello’s Story’ Walking Tour With A Local Guide At Porty Festival

Hear stories of famous past residents including William Barnie, Harry Lauder and Sean Connery as you stroll through Portobello's historic spots on this walking tour with Heritage Guides!

Edinburgh Tradfest: Family Beltane

Join Scottish Storytelling Centre for a fun-filled morning as The Beltane Fire Society share the magic of the spring and summer through storytelling and craft!

High Speed Seafari Adventure

Ideal for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike, Maid of the Forth's High Speed Seafari Adventure is an unforgettable way to explore the Forth and its landmarks!

Mànran at Porty Festival

Mànran, one of Scotland’s most exciting and influential bands, will headline the Saturday evening stage at Porty Festival on Saturday 2nd May!

National Try Bowls Weekend at Willowbrae Bowling Club

Join Willowbrae Bowling Club on 2nd & 3rd of May to try lawn bowls for free. Equipment will be provided, all you need to bring are flat soled shoes for wearing on the green.

The Big Meet

Join OMNi on Saturday 2nd May for The Big Meet... a one-day blowout packed with freebies, limited-time deals, and live entertainment as they celebrate their £5 million refurb!

The BIG Prestongrange LEGO™ Build

Join LEGO master builder Alistair Jelks at Prestongrange Museum to learn about construction, engineering and help build a scale model of Prestongrange's famous beam engine!

Harvest Moon at Tradfest

Experience an immersive, moonlit world of Gaelic song and sensory play in this gentle performance designed for babies and their grown-ups to bond and explore together!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree

A rare opportunity to appreciate a mature garden which, with the exception of one magnificent old copper beech tree, is completely planted and created by its owner Alison Glen.

Scottish Road Runners Charity Motor Show

Have a fun day out with the family at the inaugural Scottish Road Runners Charity Motor Show at Conifox, with proceeds going to Brain Tumour Research and Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity!

The Duck Race

Keep the springtime fun going at Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday 3rd May and join them for a quacking duck race, raising funds for charity partner Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity!

The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market

The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market returns for 2026, bringing the community together to enjoy a vibrant market offering the finest local produce, handmade goods, and sustainable food!

The Taylor Swift Effect

Scotland's top Taylor Swift tribute featuring Jamie, a self confessed 'Swiftie', and her amazing dancers returns to Reconnect Regal Theatre on Sunday 3rd May!

Castle Street Market

Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!

Dawn Chorus

Spring is here and the songbirds are in full voice! Catch one of nature's most beautiful experiences, the dawn chorus, at Holyrood Park on Monday 4th May!

Support The Makers: Young Makers Market

Support The Makers are hosting a one off market on day three of Porty Festival celebrating the creativity of Young Makers under the age 18 years!

Concert with Les Fils Canouche

After a successful tour in France, Les Fils Canouche are heading to Scotland with their new album “Les Pantophiles” and play the Institut français d'Écosse on 7th May!

Zoo Quest

Honouring Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, join the rangers at Holyrood Park on Friday 8th May for a Zoo Quest and see how many different species you can spot!

Annual Spring Fair & Plant Sale

The Eric Liddell Community invites you to their Annual Spring Fair & Plant Sale on Saturday 9th May, it's a celebration of spring, community and local creativity!

Edinbrick - A LEGO Model Show

Edinbrick is back for 2026! Edinburgh's biggest LEGO Model Show, will be held on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May at Meadowbank Sports Centre.

Edinburgh Magic at The Caledonian

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh's most historic and enchanting hotels - The Caledonian!

Edinburgh Tartan Parade

Returning for its second year on Saturday 9th May, the Edinburgh Tartan Parade is fast becoming a major cultural highlight in the capital and is a joyful celebration of Scotland's living heritage!

Quarriers: Leith Distillery Abseil

This is a truly unique experience for you to ascend the 131ft drop off the Port of Leith Distillery on Saturday 9th May in aid of Quarriers!

Vinodh Jayakrishnan @ Music on the Mezzanine

Enjoy carnatic music, also known as South Indian Classical music, presented by vocalist Vinodh Jayakrishnan, and company at Edinburgh Central Library as part of their Music on the Mezzanine series!

GirlyPop Live

After a trail of sold-out shows and unforgettable memories, GirlyPop Live is coming to Edinburgh Corn Exchange featuring your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tributes!

K-Pop Trio

Get ready for a spectacular celebration of K-Pop's biggest hits, the songs kids (and grown-ups!) know and love when The Ultimate K-Pop Trio comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moray Place and Bank Gardens

Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!

Yotties’ Week

The Yotties return to The Royal Yacht Britannia! Don't miss your chance to meet the Yacht's former crew, who will don their white overalls once again and return to their beloved Britannia!

Children’s Classic Concerts: Big Top Brass

Roll up, roll up...Children's Classic Concerts spectacularly presents 'Big Top Brass' at Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 16th May!

Edinburgh Vegan Festival

Discover the ultimate celebration of an ethical, animal-friendly, and eco lifestyle at the Edinburgh Vegan Festival on Saturday 16th May!

European Communities Day

Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 16th May for a free celebration of Edinburgh's vibrant and diverse European communities!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens

The largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.

World Bee Day

Join resident beekeeper John Jeffrey at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring their buzzy friends and the importance of bees in the environment!

GreenAF

GreenAF, Scotland's first ever Houseplant Festival, will be held at The Pitt in Edinburgh this May promising a weekend of plants, botanical art, eco-friendly shopping and creative workshops!

Movies on the Lawn

Movies on the Lawn returns to Marine North Berwick this May, for a limited run of family favourite and timeless classic film screenings!

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Returning on the 23rd and 24th of May, The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland's largest running event and is widely considered one of the fastest marathons in the world!

Moonlighting Flutes @ Music on the Mezzanine

Don't miss Moonlighting Flutes, comprising highly skilled, university and conservatoire-trained musicians, at Edinburgh Central Library as part of their Music on the Mezzanine series!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oatridge College Campus - SRUC

SRUC Oatridge Campus is situated within 700 acres of mixed grounds and it presents an inviting and diverse mixture of planting styles to explore!

AROC Scottish Italian Car Day

Get ready for a brilliant day out when the AROC Scottish Italian Car Day brings a selection of Alfa Romeos, Ferraris and more to the stunning Hopetoun House on Sunday 24th May!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 14 East Brighton Crescent

Enjoy a visit to 14 East Brighton Crescent with roughly two-thirds of an acre suburban garden, developed over 40 years!

British Pipe Band Championships

The pipes are calling you to the Royal Highland Centre on 30th May for the British Pipe Band Championships.

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival is a 9-day festival dedicated to offering family-friendly entertainment in the form of theatre and dance!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Family Day

Edinburgh International Children's Festival will once again host a day of free pop-up performances and artist interventions for families in the beautiful settings of the National Museum of Scotland.

Edinburgh Zoo Spring Market

Stop by and grab yourself a zoo-per treat as the Edinburgh Zoo Spring Market returns to the Lemur Lodge on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!

RSPB Birdwatching Cruise

Join Maid of the Forth for a unique chance to enjoy Scotland's spectacular coastline on a 3-hour cruise, led by a team of expert RSPB staff, on a birdwatching adventure like no other!

The Leith Food Festival

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent food scene when The Leith Food Festival takes over Leith Links on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Cringe

Fast-paced, funny, and painfully true, Cringe is a story about surviving the minefield of growing up, standing up to bullies, and finding the friend who makes you braver than you ever thought!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Mirkids

Mirkids is a feast for the eyes and the imagination. The audience lies on the stage around a cylindrical structure, gazing at a suspended mirror and glimpsing dancers reflected on its surface.

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl

The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl is the touching story of a girl who wants to be a monster and a boy who wants to fly!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Boys Don’t Dance

Boys Don't Dance is a poignant dance theatre show by acclaimed disabled artist Marc Brew, reflecting on his journey as a boy who defied society's expectations to embrace his love for dance.

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: In Time

In Time is a playful, gentle, and highly visual show that, through humour and absurdist touches, shares the joys and frustrations of parenting a new life.

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Gretel

Gretel is a joyful and profound reflection on the meaning of home and a tribute to determination and perseverance!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Toto Kerblammo!

Tim Crouch's powerful new play, Toto Kerblammo!, is a tender and powerful story about listening, friendship and finding hope in the darkest of places!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: ISLAND

Join dancers and a live musician in a multi-sensory landscape, where your baby is free to explore whilst you take a moment to reflect on the joys and challenges of new parenthood.

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Walangaan

A singer & a percussionist from Senegal follow the course of the water, revealing its sounds and playing with their voices and bodies, from the drop to the downpour, from the splash to the waterfall!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: WOW!

WOW! is a physical and musical performance that reveals the world through the eyes of toddlers, who delight in everyday objects and situations!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Cheeky Zippy Violette

Violette dives into her wild imagination with humour and tenderness to bring everyday objects to life, and draws the audience into accomplices in her whirlwind adventure!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: It Would be Such a Shame if You Missed Out

The creators of the 2019 Festival sell-out show Invisible Man returns with an absurdist play full of humour where the most unexpected events take place on stage!

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Everything/Nothing

How can we make people see, feel and grasp the passing of time using movements? Circus artist Alexis Rouvre takes up this challenge in his circus of objects.

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus

The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus is a dazzling display of juggling and acrobatics. But BasarKus isn't one but two!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 6th June!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Learmonth Place Garden

Come and visit Learmonth Place Garden, a unique reimagining of a city-centre, mid-terrace walled garden, containing two ponds, a pergola and is accessed by garden paths through arches!

Servants - Themed Tours at Lauriston Castle

Head along to Lauriston Castle for a look into rooms not usually seen by the public and learn about some of the incredible servants who made the castle their home!

Simon Mercieca @ Music on the Mezzanine

Catch Maltese born and Edinburgh based Pianist, Producer and Composer Simon Mercieca when he plays at Music on the Mezzanine in Edinburgh Central Library on 6th June!

My Name’5 Doddie Charity Race 5K / 10K / 1K Kids

Join Blast Running for the My Name'5 Doddie Charity Race at Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground and the Silverknowes Promenade for a friendly, inclusive running event supporting two great causes!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dean Gardens

Founded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contain part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas Telford masterpiece of 1835.

Edinburgh’s Fanzone At Gyle

From 11th June to 19th July, The Gyle Shopping Centre will host the Edinburgh World Cup Fanzone - a vibrant outdoor hub where supporters can gather to experience the tournament together!

Edinburgh Zoo Memories Week

Head along to Edinbugh Zoo and enjoy a special exhibition in Lemur lodge celebrating the Zoo's rich history and rediscover its most treasured memories through rare photographs and stories!

Leith Festival Gala Day

Annual community celebration, Leith Festival Gala Day returns to Leith Links on Saturday 13th June with another brilliant mix of live music, food and games for locals and visitors alike!

Leith Festival Open Day - Trinity House

Come along to Trinity House during the Leith Festival for a brilliant day of maritime films, self-guided tours, and cracking vault activities for the kids!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dirleton Village

Dirleton is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s prettiest conservation villages where the gardens can all be visited on a single ticket which will also admit you to the castle gardens.

The Little Mermaid JR

Star Harmoneez will be going under the sea with their 2026 show… Disney's The Little Mermaid JR atReconnect Howden Park in June!

Coastal Capers

Make some art and learn about all the creatures along the coastline with the rangers at Blackness Castle on Wednesday 17th June!

Bluey’s Big Play

Following a hugely successful UK tour, Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Edinburgh Playhouse with the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey's Big Play!

The Royal Highland Show

One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre in June for another four day celebration of farming life!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden

Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Congalton House

The garden at Congalton House is an attractive family garden with a wide variety of plants and good colour throughout the summer months.

Composers Orchestra @ Music on the Mezzanine

The Composers Orchestra, the only UK based University Orchestra that exclusively performs premieres of student and Edinburgh based compositions, plays Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 20th June!

Pride History Tour

This Pride Month, step down into Edinburgh’s hidden history with a unique journey through the city's past at The Real Mary King's Close!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Inveresk Village

The Inveresk Village gardens are open over the weekend of 20th/21st June as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme and enthusiasts can visit on both days if they retain their village map and sticky badge.

Sunset Running Festival

Celebrate summer by running beside the sea along Cramond Promenade at the much loved Sunset Running Festival, now in its sixth year!

Support The Makers Market - Haddington Corn Exchange

Support The Makers hold a regular market in Haddington Corn Exchange, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

The Reeling

The Reeling have teamed up with The Royal Highland Show to bring some of the finest names in Scottish traditional music to the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh on Saturday 20th June!

Enchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert

Enchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert is a heart-warming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting.

Leith Festival Community Tattoo

Get ready for a brilliant, multicultural bash at Malmaison Plaza, featuring pipe bands and highland dancing as the Leith Festival Tattoo brings the Shore to life with fabulous talent!

Leith Festival Pageant

Join in the fun at the Leith Festival Pageant on Sunday 21st June, featuring a parade of music and costumes through the heart of Leith all leading to the Leith Festival Community Tattoo!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 13 Bangholm Bower Avenue

Visit 3 Bangholm Bower Avenue, a small city garden with beautiful planting, as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Merchiston Cottage

Come and enjoy our romantic walled garden at Merchiston Cottage but insted of afternoon teas we have decided to invite our supporters old and new to visit us for an evening drinks and nibbles event!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stockbridge Open Gardens

Visit some of the surprising horticultural delights behind the discrete terraces of Stockbridge/New Town and enjoy homemade refreshments in a classic Georgian pleasure garden!

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid - The Musical will bring the legendary 1984 film to life on stage at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in Summer 2026!

Scotland’s First Warriors

Discover the thrilling origins of ancient combat through rare treasures, including the stunning Carnoustie Hoard, in this must-see journey through Scotland's prehistoric warrior past!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stenton Village

Don't miss an opportunity to stroll around the gardens of Stenton Village, including the 17th century Ruchlaw House, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Spectacular Jousting

Experience life in medieval times and experience exhilarating horsemanship with impressive jousting skills as the brave and courageous knights battle it out at Linlithgow Palace!

National Brick Events - Edinburgh

National Brick Events comes to Edinburgh! Book your tickets now for the ultimate LEGO experience featuring rare sets, minifigures galore, and a LEGO play area for the kids!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont

Visit Claremont, an eclectic garden created over 20 years with three ponds, one very large, a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pentland Crescent Gardens

Pentland Crescent Gardens include neighbouring gardens all laid out very differently, offering a wide range of ideas for visitors.

Edinburgh Summer Camp 2026 at George Watson’s College

Exercise your child's mind this summer when the award-winning Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for age 5-12, returns to George Watson’s College!

Edinburgh Zoo Summer CAT

Edinburgh Zoo's Summer CAT offers a week of mucky outdoor fun, animal surveying, and campfires with flexible wrap-around care to keep your little conservationists beaming!

RZSS Summer School

Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!

A Home For Hamish

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

Fairy Day

Join the Lauriston Castle staff on Saturday 4th July to celebrate International Fairy Day and enjoy a variety of fairy-themed creative projects including wand and magic potion making!

The Buttons Show

Join Scottish superstar of children's entertainment, Buttons, for a brand-new fun-filled pantomime adventure featuring magic, puppets, slapstick and all your favourite Scottish sing-along songs!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Queensferry Open Gardens

South Queensferry is a popular spot for foreign tourists and day trippers but away from the busy High Street lie a number of surprising and quite different gardens.

Summer Outdoor Club

This summer holiday, join the Dynamic Earth team for a packed programme of outdoor discovery and adventure at their Summer Outdoor Club in Edinburgh!

King Arthur and the Holy Fail

Get ready for an epic tale as The Three Inch Fools bring Arthur's quest and medieval mayhem to life in a joust-filled adventure at Edinburgh Castle on Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th July!

Zog

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.

Shelf: The Kids’ Show 2

Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids' comedy show that's fun for all the family when they return to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 11th July!

NYOS Summer Concert

Join the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland as they venture into the depths of the cosmos, when they bring their annual Summer Concert to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Sunday 12th July!

Be Like Blippi Tour

Get ready to see the world more curiously! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi!

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture, don't miss this tribute show at the Festival Theatre in July!

Explore Engineering Cruise

Perfect for inquisitive minds of all ages, Maid of the Forth's Explore Engineering Cruise is the ultimate experience for bridge enthusiasts, engineering fans and families alike!

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert with the RSNO

Experience Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban like never before as the Scottish National Orchestra brings John Williams’ spellbinding score to life live in concert at Edinburgh Castle!

Scottish Festival of Motoring

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 19th July 2026, it's a must go event for all the family!

Little Shop of Horrors

Join us at the Festival Theatre for a spectacular performance as The Beyond Broadway Experience – featuring 200 talented young performers – brings you Little Shop of Horrors!

A Bug’s Life: Minibeasts and Insects Workshop

Explore the wonderful world of minibeasts and insects with the staff at Lauriston Castle on Saturday 25th July and learn about the tiny animals around us and their importance to our world!

Foxfest

Foxfest is back at Conifox Adventure Park on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, bringing kids and adults together for a weekend packed with live music, exciting performances and non-stop family fun!

PWR Pro Wrestling

Get ready for an unforgettable night of action and family-friendly entertainment as PWR Pro Wrestling returns to the Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 25th July!

Reconnect Family Fun Day

Get ready for a fantastic family fun day at Howden Park Centre, featuring local crafters, live performers, and sunny smiles... join the Reconnect team for an unforgettable day of community joy!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 77 Kirk Brae

Come visit 77 Kirk Brae with its mix of mature and younger trees, herbaceous beds and borders, a vegetable patch, lawn, a 19th century cast iron vinery, an old monkey puzzle, pond and patio!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Briestonhill House

The large country garden at Briestonhill House has won many awards over the years in the West Lothian Gardening Competition. Explore it on Sunday 26th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Walk For A Cure Edinburgh

Join Alzheimer's Research UK on Sunday 26th July for this 5k walk and explore the stunning landscape and rich history of Holyrood Park, nestled beneath the majestic Arthur's Seat!

Lenny’s Baby Rave World Tour

Get ready, Edinburgh! The pioneer of Toddler Techno, Lenny Pearce, brings his high-energy Baby Rave World Tour to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Tuesday 28th July!

Fringe By The Sea

Fringe by the Sea is a vibrant ten-day fringe festival with a big heart, harnessing the joy of connection and creativity in the small Scottish seaside town of North Berwick!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive

Visit 39 Nantwich Drive, a large wildlife-friendly garden, run on organic principles, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Truckfest Scotland

Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 1st and 2nd August 2026, it's a great day out for the family!

3D2D West End Fair

The 3D2D West End Fair returns between Monday 3rd and Sunday 30th August at St John's Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work!

1 Hour Of Insane Magic

Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey return to Edinburgh Fringe for their fourth year as Insane Magic, bigger and more spectacular than ever before!

1 Hour Of Insanity

Back for its second year, 1 Hour of Insanity returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with brand-new performers alongside a couple of favourites from last year!

Circus The Show

Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely reimagined family circus spectacular!

Elliot Bibby: Abracadada

Get ready for a hilarious, high-energy mix of mind-blowing magic and parenting mayhem as Elliot Bibby brings his brilliant, all-ages show Abracadada to the Edinburgh Fringe!

Hypnotist Matt Hale: Funbelievable! 90s Rewind

The unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his 90s party hypnoshow!

The Listies

Back by poop-ular demand! Fringe family favourites since 2008, The Listies return with 110% Ready – a comedy disaster movie about the morning routine!

360 ALLSTARS

Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record-holding artists and athletes, international smash hit 360 ALLSTARS returns to Edinburgh Fringe as part of its 2026 World Tour!

By A Thread

Australian circus at its best, By a Thread is an exploration of trust and risk six meters above the ground, don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for 2026!

Explosive Science Show!

Whether you're a science fanatic or just looking for a wildly fun family day out... the Explosive Science Show delivers educational entertainment at its absolute best!

Ten Thousand Hours

Gravity & Other Myths are back again with their international smash hit show, Ten Thousand Hours, that sold out in 2025!

The Greatest Magic Show

The multi award-winning, sell-out smash hit The Greatest Magic Show is returning to Edinburgh for its seventh magical year, with whimsical wonders that the whole family will love!

ABBA Gold The Concert

ABBA Gold The Concert, the UK's top ABBA tribute show, returns to the Fringe by popular demand for a family friendly Extr-ABBA-ganza!

Dance Base Festival: Boys Don’t Dance

Combining movement with BMX and wheels, storytelling, lighting and an uplifting 80s soundtrack Boys Don’t Dance is a poignant dance theatre show by acclaimed disabled artist Marc Brew!

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns from 7th to 31st August 2026 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste!

Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 7th to 30th August with 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance!

Foodies Festival Edinburgh

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns for 2026 from Friday 7th to Saturday 29th August with their new show, A Call To Gather!

Edinburgh International Festival: Hostile

Swaggering across the stage, Olivier Rannou changes the set before your very eyes, creating a mesmerising performance in this family-friendly one-man Spaghetti Western!

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall

Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and thumping nursery rhymes when Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall returns to the Edinburgh Fringe!

Party at the Palace

Party at The Palace is coming home this summer! The annual festival returns to The Peel, right next to the Palace, on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August!

Norton House Hotel & Spa Family Fun Day

Get ready for a cracking Family Fun Day at Norton House Hotel & Spa, featuring entertainment, tasty treats, and fun for everyone... even your four-legged friends are invited!

Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret

Join Monski Mouse, and her super talented friends, for a live musical singalong cabaret of nursery classics, songs, puppetry and bonkers fun!

Edinburgh International Book Festival

The 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 15th to Sunday 30th August with the Theme 'Repair'.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden

Explore the Archerfield Walled Gardens, comprising a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Edinburgh International Festival: Family Concert

Discover the magic of classical music in this joyful concert for children and their grown-ups at the Usher Hall on Sunday 16th August as part of the Edinburgh International Festival!

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival

Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Amisfield Walled Garden

Amisfield Walled Garden is a large 18th-century walled garden, abandoned for many years and since transformed by volunteers. Come and visit it as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Joyful Garden

Come, slow down, and discover the simple pleasure of being outdoors together in this family garden as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Tabletop Scotland

Tabletop Scotland, a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between Friday 4th and Sunday 6th September!

Edinburgh Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)

Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 5th September!

Edinburgh Model Railway Exhibition

Edinburgh and Lothians Miniature Railway Club return to George Watson's College in September with the Edinburgh Model Railway Exhibition, a fun day out for collectors, enthusiasts and families alike!

Myths and Legends Tour

This September, step beneath the Royal Mile and into a world where history and folklore entwine, on a 'Myths and Legends' Tour at The Real Mary King's Close!

Ocean Film Festival

The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

The Gruffalo

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Church Hill Theatre on 13th September!

Breaking The Laws

Honouring the Scottish Commandos and raising funds for Scottish Veterans Residences, Breaking The Laws 30K offers a memorable challenge for runners further option of a scenic 10K circular walk!

Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Take big strides in 2026 and join us in the capital for Edinburgh Kiltwalk on 13 September, every step you take will make a BIG difference for the charity you love the most!

Annie

The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world's favourite family musical, returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in September, you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll love it!

Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

Celebrate 20 years of an epic journey that defined a generation, as long-time fans and newcomers alike experience Avatar: The Last Airbender like never before at the Usher Hall on 6th October 2026!

Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival

The Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival is back and it's bigger and better than ever before! Don't miss this celebration of rural life at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 17th October!

Toto the Ninja Cat

Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry!

Comic Con Scotland

Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 24th and 25th October 2026!

Children’s Classic Concerts: Creepy Carnival

Join Children's Classic Concerts' presenter, Owen Gunnell, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the RSNO Children's Chorus in Edinburgh for this spooktacular treat for the whole family!

Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire

The 'Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire' exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will reshape society's understanding of Scotland's relationship with the Roman world.

Support The Makers Christmas Market - Haddington Corn Exchange

Support The Makers return to Haddington Corn Exchange for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

The Scotland Card Show

The Scotland Card Show, being held at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 14th November, is the UK's biggest event for trading card collectors, fans, and hobbyists of all ages!

Edinburgh Gang Show

With powerful music, hilarious comedy, dramatic moments and incredible choreography, the Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the King’s Theatre for 2026!

Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair

Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th November!

A Christmas Carol

Chill winds sweep through the gas-lit streets of Victorian Edinburgh as Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to life at The Lyceum for their 2026 festive season!

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in The Adventures of Pinocchio a homecoming panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!

The Wee Mermaid

Dive into a splash of magic at the Howden Park Centre as fan-favourites Sam and Reece return for The Wee Mermaid, a brilliant, fishy-themed pantomime adventure for all the family!

Back To The Future The Musical

Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing at the Edinburgh Playhouse for 4 weeks as part of its first ever UK tour!

Summerhall Winter Market

On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December, Summerhall's annual Winter Market returns with a carefully-curated selection of stalls... it's the perfect opportunity to find truly unique gifts locally!

Support The Makers Christmas Market - Portobello Town Hall

Support The Makers return to Portobello Town Hall for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

Scottish Ballet - Cinders!

A dazzling Cinderella story... Scottish Ballet's playful retelling of the fairytale story returns to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh to surprise and delight audiences!

Children’s Classic Concerts: Elf Academy

Children's Classic Concerts' Head Elf, Owen Gunnell, is joining forces with the RSNO, the RSNO Children's Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet to launch your family's festive season!

Step Into Christmas

This Christmas concert feel good show at Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 16th December, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!

RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

Join the RSNO at the Usher Hall this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer as special star guest Hugh Dennis narrates this popular screening of the magical film!

Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!

RSNO: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in Concert

It isn't Christmas without a classic holiday movie! Relive the joy of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on the big screen, all whilst John Williams' charming score is performed live to picture by RSNO!

G4 Christmas

Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2026 with their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall on Monday 28th December!

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of traditional Scottish music as the renowned Scottish Fiddle Orchestra returns to the Usher Hall for their much‑loved pre-Hogmanay celebration!

RSNO: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

How to Train Your Dragon 2 In Concert features this spectacular sequel presented in HD with composer John Powell's thrilling score performed live to picture by the RSNO!

The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!

Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!

Expect fresh produce, artisan goodies, street food, sweet treats and more — all from fantastic local and regional traders at the monthly I Love Clarkston Food Market!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly St Andrew's Market in South Street which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

Girlypop Live, the ultimate pop party returns to SWG3, expect epic tribute acts, glitter makeovers, confetti, and nonstop pop magic at this ultimate day out for mums, daughters, and besties!

Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!

Whether you are a witchy beginner or a master of magic there is something for everyone at The Witches Cove Market at BAaD!

Families are invited to join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell over the holidays to enjoy Easter themed arts and crafts, film screenings, a Mini Zoo and more!

Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market... a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!

Come join the fun as Stagecraft Entertainment return to Valley View this Easter with another brilliant show, The Gingerbread Man, starring Jamie Mac and Louise Andree Douglas!

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.

The Boswell Children's Festival returns to Dumfries House! Authors, illustrators and mischief makers will be back, with a programme of fun filled activities for young readers and their families!

Kick off the Dundonald Highland Games with a welcoming family day at Dundonald Castle where you can explore the grounds, enjoy light activities and take in the views from Castle Hill!

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!

Keep curious kids entertained at Culzean Castle and Country Park's Nature Nippers sessions exploring the natural world through games, crafts and play!

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Barrmill Community Garden is carved from a 19th-century whinstone quarry and situated within a 1890s parkland, including enchanted woodland walks, a fairy trail, and a nature trail.

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Explore a colourful maple grove, a den for the youngsters and a rockery with alpines and small rhododendrons beside the burn when Burnhouse opens as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Enjoy a visit to Crummieholm, where the current owners have attempted to transform a neglected and overgrown field into a tranquil haven for trees, shrubs, flowers and wildlife!

Extending over two acres, the garden at Knockmarloch has been developed to provide different areas of interest, including ponds, a labyrinth, orchard, stream and more!

Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history and the gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring them back to their former glory. Visit them as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Set in surrounding farmland and woodland, the main structure of this garden has been in place for over 20 years with recent installations including a summer house, pergola and glasshouse.

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

Enjoy a perfect treat for the whole family as Immersion Theatre bring their trademark energy to Culzean Country Park with a wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book!

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

Zyair Circus is coming to GRID, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

Inflatable Fun City returns with a brand new location... Barnhill Farm! Bounce, slide, and play all day in an exciting new space made for maximum fun!

Held on selected dates through the year at McLaren High School, Callander Toy Fair is a must visit event for any collector of toys and models!

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

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.