Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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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.
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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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!
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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High Speed Seafari Adventure
Experience the thrill of the Firth of Forth on Maid of the Forth's 1-hour RIB trips! Perfect for adventure-seekers and nature lovers alike.
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The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market
The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market is launching on Sunday 4th May 2025, bringing the community together to enjoy a vibrant market!
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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The Meadows Tour
Returning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.
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Ice Cream Breakfast Mornings
Fancy a wee treat? Join Ms Crème De La Cream's breakfast ice cream taster sessions at Stockbridge market.
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Let’s Forget
Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
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IKEA Funland - Kids Summer Saviours Quest
BJÖRN bear needs your help! Help him track down some IKEA essentials, to help him get ready for a summer of FUN!
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Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
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Summer Surf Camp
These week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go
For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
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Board Game Fika!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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IKEA Funland - Crafternoon’s at IKEA Edinburgh
Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Children create their own summer crafts!
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The Lions LIVE at Angels Share
Join us at Angels Share, Edinburgh's number 1 bar for live rugby, for all of the Lions action this Summer!
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Wee One Wednesdays
IKEA Edinburgh is inviting all parents, carers and wee ones to our customer restaurant for our weekly Wednesday morning meetups.
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Breakfast with Bjorn
Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant for breakfast with their special guest BJÖRN Bear!
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Sunday Market on the Croft
Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
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Board Game Breakfast!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh! Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
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Summer Outdoor Club
Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
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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.
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Bluey’s Treasure Hunt
Looking for free ways to entertain the kids this Summer? Join us in-store at John Lewis Edinburgh and take part in our Bluey treasure hunt!
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Summer Family Fun
Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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Woodland Explorers at Jupiter Artland
Join our Woodland Explorers for a jam-packed day exploring art and nature amongst the wild trees and sculptures at Jupiter Artland this summer!
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Costume at court: Family dressing up
Discover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions and take part in our dressing up activity!
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All or Nothing Children’s Aerial Summer Camp
Join All or Nothing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall for amazing aerial fun in the summer holidays!
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Join The Volcano Falls Summer Treasure Hunt
Volcano Falls is turning up the heat this summer with an all-new Summer Treasure Hunt, designed to bring a fresh twist to the classic adventure golf experience.
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West End Fair
The West End Fair returns from 28th July to 24th August 2025 at St Johns Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work.
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Hypnotist Matt Hale: Funbelievable! 90s Rewind
The unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is back at the Fringe with a 90s party hypnoshow!
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Terry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars, Customers, and Selling Cars to Customers
From award-nominated, Lecoq-trained company BRILLIG, Terry's is an absurd, sitcom-esque tragi-comedy featuring original live music, physical theatre and one very special balloon.
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Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx
Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6 this fin-tastic show is packed with music, magic and mayhem!
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Hypnotist Matt Hale – Funbelievable! 90s Rewind
Smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is back at the Fringe with a 90s party hypnoshow!
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Jive Aces: Feelin’ Happy show
The internationally acclaimed Jive Aces, renowned for their high-energy performances and feel-good vibes, are bringing their sensational new show, "Feelin' Happy” to The Edinburgh Fringe!
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Lost Shore Live
Join Lost Shore Surf Resort in Canteen every Thursday night this summer for an evening of acoustic music!
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Chinese Culture Week - Traditional Chinese Workshops
Join the Intercultural Communication Institution for an immersive ten-day celebration of hands-on workshops that blend heritage with modern expression! No experience needed — just your curiosity.
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Coburg House Summer Open Studios
This August, Coburg House is celebrating 20 Years of Open Studios. Come along to their Summer event taking place from 1st to 3rd August!
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.
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Family Physic Garden Tours
Join us in the Physic Garden this summer for free family history tours designed specially for children!
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Inverleith Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025
This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.
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Highlight Tours of St Cecilia’s Hall
Join us at St Cecilia’s Hall during the Fringe for a guided tour of the musical treasures on display. Topics and guides vary daily!
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The Caterpillar and the Blackbird
If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, why not come along to the Happiest Show of the Season! The Caterpillar and the Blackbird.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.
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Woody’s Bush Cabaret
This family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!
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A Magic Morning!
Bring the kids for magical mischief with one of Edinburgh’s Favourite magicians - Tim Licata!
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Burns Night Hootenanny - Tam O’Shanter’s Big Scottish Sing-Along
Let’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song!
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Dave Reubens - All Out Magic
Get a sneaky look behind the curtain, hear about magic's crazy past and even learn a trick to perform yourself at Dave Reubens - All Out Magic show!
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Forth Childrens Theatre (FCT) School of Rock
Forth Children's Theatre return for their 44th Edinburgh Fringe production with the rockin' Andrew Lloyd Webber stage adaptation of 'School of Rock'!
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Full Life @ Leith Walk
For four days at the start of August 2025 we are opening up our Larch Leith Walk building with displays about life, prayer and faith.
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Party at the Palace
The award winning Party at The Palace returns in 2025, taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August at Bonnytoun Farm in Linlithgow.
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Rhapsody in Blue: Jazz Sessions by Candlelight
Award-winning pianist-conductor Matthew Shiel leads his acclaimed jazz band on a swinging, toe-tapping odyssey by candlelight!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive
39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Silverburn Village
Enjoy a variety of village gardens all surviving at 800 feet and the now well established arboretum and wild flower trail.
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The Idiot’s Guide to Breaking Your Own Heart
The Infinity Repertory Theatre company presents this new teenage pop rock musical, exploring the pressures facing contemporary youth.
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Big Singalong
Gather friends and family to start your Festival season on a high note at Ross Bandstand on 3rd August for The Big Singlong, joined by Scottish national treasure Dougie MacLean!
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Kids Brunch Klub
Join us at Brewhemia on Sundays in August as we transform into the Kids Brunch Klub playground – a magical club where kids (and their grown-ups) dive into new adventures!
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Buskers: Beyond the Mile
Buskers: Beyond The Mile brings three of the city’s most talented and polished buskers off the cobbled streets and into the warm glow of Brewhemia every Monday in August!
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Edinburgh International Festival: NYO2: Family Concert
Suitable for children and their grown-ups, we invite curious minds discover the magic of classical music in this joyful concert at the Usher Hall.
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Ceilidh Sessions
Gather with friends and family at Princes Street Gardens for this lively celebration of music and dance, where Scottish tradition meets Baroque flair!
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Here Comes Gudong
Hot off its 2025 Keep It Fringe award win, London-based Chinese company Roarrr Theatre debuts its fantastical, cross-cultural family adventure Here Comes Gudong! at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Exploring the universal yearning to belong and sharing the joy of friendship, The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl is a dynamic and visually stunning aerial show!
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Creative Art Workshop
In tandem with the 'Transfer' exhibition showing at Scot ART, we are holding a free creative art workshop for adults and families, taking place in Gallery 1 on 5th August!
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Reconnect Howden Park!
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Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight: Spirited Away
Come along to St Vincent's Chapel for an immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!
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Hans Zimmer’s Hollywood 1925 - 2025: A Centenary Celebration of Film Music
Inspired by ‘Interstellar,’ this show time-warps cinema history, intersplicing modern film music with silent cinematography with live music as we travel through cinema history!
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Magical Melodies: Musical Storytelling
Join storyteller and musician Ailsa Dixon on 5th August, in the music museum St Cecilia’s Hall, for a fun-filled family friendly romp through myth and legend!
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The Big Musical Songbook
Join us at Brewhemia on Tuesday nights for The Big Musicals Songbook - a live music session packed with the drama, glamour, and joy of your favourite West End and Broadway hits.
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Cirque du piano – 1 piano, 3 pianists, 6 hands, 30 fingers!
Experimental piano troupe performs finger gymnastics and rarely heard music for three pianists playing one piano together!
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Beauty and the Beast
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic - Disney's Beauty and The Beast at the Corn Exchange Haddington this August!
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Letters From Exes
From emails and WhatsApps to handwritten notes, join Not Cricket Productions in exploring the bizarre, heartfelt and hilarious letters of lost love at The Royal Scots Club!
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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!
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Eco-Resin Terrazzo Coasters - Craft Workshop
Learn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful pair or coasters for your home on this workshop run by Polymorphics on 8th August.
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FlixBus at the Fringe!
FlixBus is hitting the streets of Edinburgh this summer during the Fringe Festival, spreading the word that travel on its network in Scotland is completely free for under 22s and over 60s.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August with the Theme 'Repair'.
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HarmonyChoir Concert - The World Tour
With a mix of a cappella and accompanied pieces, let the HarmonyChoir take you on a journey through lands and languages, celebrating music and culture both near and far.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
The Archerfield Walled Gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
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Marin Marais, Silvius Leopold Weiss and J.S. Bach are brought together again, with clair-obscur pieces of indescribable darkness and melancholy, in contrast with moments of brightness and serenity.
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Tea Green Summer Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August!
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Veterans Summer Family Fun Day
Open to Veterans and serving families only, the Cyrenians Veterans Summer Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday 9th August at Linburn Walled Garden!
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Ceilidh At The Speakeasy
Join a fun and family-friendly ceilidh, with live and lively traditional Scottish music and dancing, at The Speakeasy in The Royal Scots Club this August!
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Hame-ish Sunday Session
Join us at Leith Mills on Sunday 10th August from 12:30pm to 3:30pm for a wonderful afternoon of live music, poetry and comedy, curated by Hame-ish Arts!
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Summer Family Picnic Rides
Join Porty Community Energy for a bike ride, led by one of our bike leaders from our bike library, from Porty Prom to a favourite local family picnic destination.
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Theatre School of Scotland - Edinburgh Open Day
The Theatre School of Scotland in Edinburgh is hold an open day on Sunday 10th August. Come along to this free event and see why this might be the place for you!
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Best of Burns
This one man show by Kev Thompson – president of the prestigious Bowhill People’s Burns Club - delivers his take on some of Robert Burns’ best loved works and why they were written.
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Circus Skills for kids with Think Circus
Come and learn some circus skills with the amazing Think Circus this summer at Lost Shore Surf Resort on Tuesday 12th August!
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Die Fledermaus
Johann Strauss II turns 200 and Aria Alba are celebrating with his classic comic operetta, Die Fledermaus!
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s II: Delights for Violin and Harpsichord
George Weir performs music for violin and harpsichord by Bach, Handel and Corelli as well as an unaccompanied violin piece Austrian composer Johann Vilsmayr.
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Circus Vegas
Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK 2025 and comes to King's Park, Dalkeith from 14th to 17th August!
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Klassics for Kids: The Ugly Duckling meets Peter and the Wolf
Moonlight Concerts triumphantly returns to Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's concert featuring Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling"!
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Tinderbox Orchestra: Live in Libraries Tour
Tinderbox Orchestra's Live in Libraries Tour returns to Edinburgh on 14th & 15th August to spread a campaign that gets musical instruments into public libraries so people can borrow them for free.
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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.
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s III: The Early Jazz Clarinet
This concert on 15th August features an exciting young trio of Glasgow’s finest jazz musicians and pays homage to jazz clarinettists of the 1920/30s!
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Jacobite Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
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South Asian Heritage Month Community Day
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on 16th August for our first ever South Asian Heritage Month Community Day!
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Terrazzo Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on Saturday 16th August for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own terrazzo masterpiece!
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The Philippine Store Edinburgh Grand Opening
Get ready, Edinburgh! The Philippine Store is officially opening its doors on Sunday, August 18th, bringing the heart of Filipino and Oriental food culture to the capital!
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Bruntsfield Baroque
Step back in time with Bruntsfield Baroque and enjoy a concert that reflects an evening with the Edinburgh Musical Society on 19th August at Artspace!
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Emma Miller: Live at St Cuthbert‘s Church, Edinburgh
Join Scottish singer Emma Miller for a one off lunchtime gig at St Cuthbert's Church on Tuesday, 19th August, with Chris Brambley accompanying her on guitar!
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s IV: L‘Homme Armé
Enjoy an exploration of the music heard during the period of the Hundred Year War – spanning from Burgundy, the Flemish region and England at St Cecilia's Hall on 20th August!
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Then don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse for 3 - 10year olds!
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IKEA Edinburgh Baby Event!
Join us at IKEA Edinburgh on Friday 22nd August for an evening of talks, demonstrations, and learn about exciting new services to support you preparing for your new arrival!
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Hops in the Garden
Leuchie are back at Archerfield Walled Garden for the 6th Hops in the Garden music and food festival this August.
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Kids Balkanarama - Fringe Edition
Join us at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 23rd August for our Fringe edition of Kids Balkanarama!
READ MORESounds of St Cecilia’s V: The Art of the Arranger
The critically acclaimed team of McDonald and Kitchen perform virtuoso works for recorder with continuo and obbligato harpsichord by Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and Corelli.
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Summery Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Explore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Whitburgh House Walled Garden
Whitburgh House Walled Garden is a contemporary, stylish one-acre walled garden, 700 feet above sea level, a lively forward-looking and an unexpected gem.
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UpOnARoof 2.0
Don't miss this limited series of alfresco rooftop soirées with iconic views, world class DJs, great food, cocktails, & good vibes! it's family friendly and kids go free.
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Inflatable 5K Edinburgh
The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 32 massive obstacles, returns on Saturday 30th August!
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Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail
After a successful open call, the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is excited to announce its inaugural event, taking place over the weekend of 30th - 31st August.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Quinn Garden
In just two years, Quinn Garden has been transformed from a concrete wasteland into a vibrant haven for both people and wildlife.
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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - West Lothian
The Little Children's Market Scotland comes to West Lothian on Sunday 31st August with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Grow Cook Inspire
Join Scottish presenter, school gardening champion and author Helen Cross in her own garden in Netherlee, which inspired her first book, Grow Cook Inspire.
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Waterstones Presents Skandar Q&A Event with A.F. Steadman
Waterstones Newton Mearns presents a Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of the fifth and final book in the blockbuster Skandar series!
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Leven Promfest
Organised by Leven Community Council, Promfest is a free open air 2 day festival that takes place on Leven's beautiful Promenade.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirkbrae House
Visit Kirkbrae House with it's acre of walled garden sitting high in the village of Culross in the shadow of the Abbey.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Go Swim Loch Lomond
Go Swim Loch Lomond, on Saturday 30th August, is an open water swimming experience you'll never forget!
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Hungry Pollinators
Would you like to take home seeds for your own meadow? Make a seed ball to take home. We will use clay, soil and native wildflower seeds.
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Bounce & Rhyme Sessions
The Language Hub's Bounce & Rhyme French and German sessions introduce the youngest members of the family to a second language in the earliest stages of their development!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Lanark
Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 24th August!
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Braehead’s Summer Of Fun
Braehead Shopping Centre is turning up the heat with the return of its hugely popular giant ball pit for two weeks of FREE family entertainment this Summer!
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Finlaystone Car Show
Following the monumental success of last year’s event, Finlaystone Country Estate are thrilled to promise an even bigger and better Car Show this year!
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Film & Comic Con Glasgow
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 16th & 17th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
WALL.E - Family-Friendly Film Screening
Bring the family along for this screening of WALL.E at Creative Stirling on 6th August.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden
The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.
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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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Fresh Ayr Folk Fest
Fresh Ayr Folk Fest, will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks when it returns to Ayr Town Centre in August!
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Brodick Highland Games
The 2025 Brodick Highland Games will be held at Ormidale Park on Saturday 9th August, they're a great day out for all the family!
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Ayr & District Flower Show
The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a seventh year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August!
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