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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in April 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

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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Jubilate Children’s Choir

24th October 2025 - 19th June 2026

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.

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

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!

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Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 29th July 2026

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!

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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs

23rd January 2026 - 21st December 2026

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+).

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Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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Edinburgh Science Festival

4th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

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The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

6th April 2026

The Wiggles will bring their most magical live show experience to date, the Tree of Wisdom Spectacular, to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Monday 6th April!

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Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!

8th April 2026

Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. Don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse in April!

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The Ultimate Bubble Show

16th April 2026

This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray Bubbles uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.

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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2026

21st April 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!

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Portobello Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Soundsystem

25th April 2026

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!

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Diversity - Soul

26th April 2026

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

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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

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Nick Cope’s Family Show

Nick Cope’s Family Show

11th April 2026

Nick Cope's live performances are legendary... if you haven't heard his songs or seen his shows before come along to Eastwood Park Theatre and find out what you're missing!

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The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!

The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!

8th April 2026

From the creator of The Bubble Show comes a dazzling new adventure, full of bubble artistry and visual magic, to Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 8th April!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs

15th April 2026

Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road again with another family classic. Get blown away in this musical adventure of The Three Little Pigs at the Adam Smith Theatre!

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Easter Hot Hatch Family Fun Day & Car Show

Easter Hot Hatch Family Fun Day & Car Show

5th April 2026

Bring the Whole Family to Knockhill and celebrate Easter Sunday in the fast lane with a full day of fun, action, and excitement for all ages!

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Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 1

Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 1

11th April 2026 - 12th April 2026

Riders are ready to launch their 2026 campaigns for KMSC and Scottish Championship glory, and the stage is set for a weekend packed with high-speed action.

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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Starlight Easter Day Camp

Starlight Easter Day Camp

6th April 2026 - 10th April 2026

Join Starlight Holiday Camps this Easter for a week full of fun activities including arts & crafts, baking, games, filmmaking and more!

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Go Dance

Go Dance

21st April 2026 - 24th April 2026

Go Dance leaps back live on stage at the Theatre Royal Glasgow! Refreshed, re-imagined and reconnecting the best community dance from across Scotland!

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K-Pop All Stars Tribute

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

Selected dates between 7th April 2026 - 30th June 2026

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 Pavilion Theatre!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

16th April 2026

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Thursday 16th April!

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Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

14th April 2026

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to Cumbernauld Theatre on Tuesday 14th April!

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Robin Hood

Robin Hood

7th April 2026

Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale when they bring their production of Robin Hood to Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 7th April!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Out Of The Box

Out Of The Box

13th April 2026

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next!

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There’s A Snake In My School

There’s A Snake In My School

15th April 2026

There's A Snake In My School is a ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams!

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Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow

Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow

Selected dates between 28th October 2025 - 30th June 2026

Make Mess Matter are dedicated to giving your child the messy play party experience with no added stress or mess for you at IKEA Glasgow!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Taylormania

Taylormania

4th April 2026

Katy Ellis, a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers, promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see at The Albert Halls!

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Sea Dragon

Sea Dragon

7th April 2026 - 9th April 2026

Sea Dragon is the perfect underwater adventure the whole family will enjoy, featuring handcrafted puppets and original songs, ideal for babies and preschool children!

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There’s A Snake In My School

There’s A Snake In My School

18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

A ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams.

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Events in Other Areas

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The Chocolatarium
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Wonder & Co
Edinburgh Dungeon
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Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
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!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall