Food And Drink events in Edinburgh

Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Join Summerhall Distillery at their historic venue for an immersive cocktail masterclass, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

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!

Brick and Sip - A LEGO Workshop with Alcohol

Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!

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!

Royal Tea on Britannia

Step behind the ropes of the Royal Yacht Britannia for an enhanced guided group tour, featuring an exclusive 'Royal Brow' entrance, State Apartment tours and a delicious tea in the Royal Deck Tearoom!

Burly Ceilidh Club

Enjoy an evening of Scottish scran, jigs and reels with a live ceilidh band taking you through all the steps into the small hours at the Ghillie Dhu's Burly Ceilidh Club!

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!

Doghouse x Rusty Seagull Pop Up

New Portobello pub The Rusty Seagull has teamed up with another local Portobello business The Doghouse to front its latest street food pop-up!

Scottish Explorer: A Taste of Scotland

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at one of Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer: A Taste of Scotland events!

Eat Out Edinburgh

Eat Out Edinburgh is an annual celebration of Edinburgh city centre's fantastic bars and restaurants, this year taking place throughout the whole month of March due to popular demand!

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Spring!

ExBEERiences at Cold Town House

The Cold Town ExBEERience at Cold Town House is a 90-minute guided beer tasting designed for stags, group celebrations, work socials and anyone looking for something different to do at the weekend!

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!

Women in Whisky in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Discover the inspiring, hidden history of whisky at The Lost Close with an immersive underground tasting, celebrating the trailblazing women who've shaped the industry!

Crafting with Afternoon Tea & Prosecco

Get ready to unleash your creativity while sipping on bubbly and enjoying some tasty treats at this Crafting with Afternoon Tea & Prosecco event at the Grassmarket Community Project this March!

Drinkmonger Spirits Fair

The Drinkmonger Spirits Fair returns to Mansfield Traquair on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March, brought to you by the expert team behind Whisky Fringe and Royal Mile Whiskies!

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!

Early Spring Foraging - Arthur’s Seat

Join foraging guide Tamara Colchester for a fun spring foraging walk around Arthur's Seat and discover tasty wild treats in Edinburgh!

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

This Mother's Day, gather the ladies who lunch and treat your queen to an Afternoon Tea worth dressing up for at Brewhemia!

Mother’s Day Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long

Dress like a Dancing Queen, grab a mimosa and sing like you're on a sun-soaked taverna table at Brewhemia's Mother's Day Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long!

Mumma Mia Mother’s Day Live Sing-Along Lunch

Channel your inner Dancing Queen and celebrate Mother's Day in fabulous style at Village Edinburgh's Mumma Mia Live Sing-Along Lunch!

Leith’s St Patrick’s Day Party

Looking for St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leith? You've found it. Malones Leith is the only Irish bar in Leith, and they're going big for Paddy's Day!

Great Scottish Sports Quiz

Whether you're a die-hard football fan or more of a rugby regular, take part in the Great Scottish Sports Quiz at Scottish Gas Murrayfield and help raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland!

100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes

The 100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes is back at The Edinburgh Academy on Saturday 21st March, following its great success last year!

Calçotada in Scotland

Start building up your appetite and get ready to share some culture because on Saturday 21st of March, Scotland's most anticipated Calçotada returns to The Pitt!

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!

Edinburgh STYLE

St James Quarter's much loved Edinburgh STYLE event returns for 2026, with an expanded five-day programme running from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th March!

The Night Market UK - Edinburgh

The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory in Leith to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 27th March!

Baking with Spices

Join us at Flavour and Haver Cook School on 28th March 2026 for a spice filled morning with our Food Education manager Sue!

Project Kuyenda Charity Gala

The third Project Kuyenda Charity Gala is taking place on Saturday 28 March at the prestigious 5-star Prestonfield House, filled with elegance, excitement, fine dining and top notch entertainment!

The Final Betrayal: Interactive Dinner Experience

Don't miss an evening of intrigue and cunning at Norton House Hotel & Spa, where guests navigate shifting loyalties and unmask the Betrayers over a two-course interactive dinner!

Ubhal Cider Gathering

Join Anstruther's Aeble Cider Shop on Saturday 28th March as they take over Custom Lane in Leith for the first Ubhal Cider Gathering showcasing a diverse range of ciders and the people who made them!

An Evening of Recipes and Rituals with Samin Nosrat

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Fraser Cameron Aboard Fingal

An exclusive pop-up event, just ten diners will be welcomed to enjoy a bespoke seven-course menu created by the Head Chef of 1610 at The Globe Inn, Fraser Cameron, aboard Fingal!

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!

Leith Spring Brewery Market

Moonwake Beer Co. are back with their Spring Brewery Market, once again welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring!

Pop Icons! Drag Brunch

On Saturday 4th April, Brewhemia are turning the volume up with their Pop Icons! Drag Brunch that serves a riotous fusion of bratwurst, bangers, and big divas!

The Easter Bunny’s Brunch

Hop along to Brewhemia on Sunday 5th April for a cracking Easter brunch featuring Peter Rabbit on the big screen, egg hunts, and crafts... it's the ultimate festive morning for the whole family!

Easter Bunny Breakfast

Head along to IKEA Edinburgh on Monday 6th April for their Easter Bunny Breakfast and enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

Bake it Global: The Science of Scotland’s Food & Drink

Join Dr Josh Smalley and Peter Sawkins, two 'Great British Bake Off' stars, on a mouth-watering, science-fuelled tour of Scotland’s iconic exports!

Giants in the Kitchen: Big Science, Up Close

Step into the world of giants with Dr Josh Smalley and Peter Sawkins two 'Great British Bake Off' stars and explore the science behind baking inspired by colossal creatures!

Celtic Encounters

Celtic Encounters promises an unforgettable meeting of musical traditions, an intimate, atmospheric celebration of Scotland and Brittany in one of East Lothian's most beautiful historic houses!

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience returns to The Scotsman Hotel!

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!

Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Festival 2026

Join Wine Events Scotland at the Assembly Rooms on 9th May for Edinburgh’s only independent spring wine festival – Edinburgh Uncorked – a celebration of wines from all over the world!

Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival

After sellout festivals last year, the Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival is back at Cold Town House on Saturday 9th May for another celebration of great beer, live music and community spirit!

Edinburgh Vegan Festival

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

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!

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!

In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience

Returning after two sellout Edinburgh Fringe seasons, comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh and a guest wine expert guide you through five wine tastings and at least five jokes!

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!

Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth

Tom Gilbey is hitting the road, bringing his trademark energy, humour, producer Fred and some questionable bottles of plonk to theatres across the country including Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms!

Jay Rayner: Nights Out in the Kitchen

Join wit, raconteur, and occasional pastry-wrangler Jay Rayner, for a couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too.

Edinburgh Oktoberfest

Edinburgh Oktoberfest returns for 2026, this year's event will be held indoors at the Central Hall at Tollcross between Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th!

Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival

Edinburgh's Whisky Festival will once again take over Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 10th October for what promises to be the most immersive and spirited year yet!

The Cape Controversy - An Immersive Dining Experience

Atmospheric, indulgent and rooted in real Edinburgh history, The Cape Controversy is an ultra-limited opportunity to experience The Real Mary King's Close after hours, as few ever have!

Gin & Rum Festival Edinburgh

The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Edinburgh in November 2026! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!

Beer lovers in the Mearns, rejoice! The Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Fest and Family Fun Day returns for Summer 2026 on Saturday 20th June!

Ladies Day returns to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 28th March for a day of fizz, food and rugby, all supporting Cash for Kids... don't miss the party of the season!

Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville returns to Rouken Glen Park on Sunday 6th September with a huge line up of music, games and food!

Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond featuring a host of local producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food!

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

Join Anstruther Improvements Association on Saturday 16th May for their early Summer coffee morning for all the generations!

Enjoy an evening of thrilling entertainment at House For An Art Lover as you work to uncover the culprit in an immersive whodunnit experience – paired with a delicious feast!

Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for another electrifying year on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May, don't miss this annual celebration of graffiti, street art, culture, and community!

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience comes to Oran Mor Glasgow!

Part of Rutherglen 900 and the Eden Project's nationwide celebration, spend a relaxed afternoon connecting with neighbours at The Big Lunch Buzzfest on Sunday 7th June!

Glassfest is the one local festival you don't want to miss! It returns to Glassford Village Hall on Saturday 28th March for a day of the best local beers & spirits and non-stop live music!

Join us for another Prosecco afternoon tea here at Lanark Memorial Hall... this time in homage to the wonderful world of Wicked!

Join Above and Beyond Yoga at Abbey Mill Business Centre on Sunday 15th March and treat someone special to a Mother's Day Mini Retreat where they can enjoy some restorative yoga and a sound bath!

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 4th July!

Sample six carefully selected Scottish craft gins, learn about the botanicals and discover new flavours on this Craft Gin Tasting Experience by the Paisley GINstitute!

Grab the girls and head to Stirling Court Hotel for an afternoon of dancing and drinking some fizz while listening to a live saxophonist on Saturday 20th June!

Get ready for the ultimate retro disco party at Stirling Court Hotel on Saturday 19th September, featuring a two-course meal, fizz on arrival, and non-stop hits from the 70s to the noughties!

Held on the second and fourth Saturdays each month, take a stroll down to Stirling Farmers' Market on Port Street and pick up some of the best food and drink Scotland has to offer!

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!

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!