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Storytelling events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

A Giant on the Bridge

13th March 2026 - 14th March 2026

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

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Cafe Ceilidh

Selected dates between 5th May 2026 - 17th November 2026

Join friends from the Scots Music Group for Cafe Ceilidh... an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

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Easy Sundays: Sea Story Quilting with Beth Cross

Selected dates between 1st March 2026 - 15th March 2026

Join storyteller Beth Cross at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community, friendship and activities!

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Easy Sundays: Story Circle with Shona Cowie

29th March 2026

Join the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Story Circle, part of Easy Sundays, and hear tales of springtime with Shona Cowie!

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

7th August 2026 - 31st August 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

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!

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Georgie Jones: And The World Spins Anyway

14th May 2026

Join Georgie Jones in her latest hour as she blends spoken word, stand-up, and storytelling, sharing poems from her debut collection, And The World Spins Anyway.

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Guid Crack: On The Edge With David Hughes

27th March 2026

Join the Scottish Storytelling Centre for another fun and friendly session of Edinburgh's monthly storytelling club, Guid Crack, held upstairs in the Waverley Bar!

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Hearth Fire Sessions

19th March 2026

Join the Scottish Storytelling Centre for their first Hearth Fire Session of 2026 featuring Beverley Bryant, Dougie Mackay, Linda Perttula and Esther Swift on Thursday 19th March!

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Journey Into Space Storytelling

13th April 2026 - 17th April 2026

Get ready to blast off in this space themed storytelling session!

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Jurassic Juniors Storytelling

6th April 2026 - 10th April 2026

Join us at Dynamic Earth for a 'roarsome' storytelling session suitable for children under 6 years!

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Once Upon a Lab

6th April 2026

Join author and illustrator duo Lucy Doyle and Kelly Zou for a lively storytelling session at the National Museum of Scotland as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!

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Sick Day Detectives

7th April 2026

Do you know what makes someone sick? Join our team of Sick Day Detectives as we investigate how our friend Alex ended up with a cold!

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Thaw: by Shona Cowie

28th March 2026

Fresh from new motherhood and fuelled by sleep deprivation, Shona Cowie brings a brilliant warm-up gig to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, blending the oldest stories with a dash of quantum theory!

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Women in Whisky in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Selected dates between 8th March 2026 - 21st March 2026

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!

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Storytelling Events in East Renfrewshire

Storytelling Events in Fife

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

Storytelling Evening: Of Stars, Bears and the Beginning of Time

Storytelling Evening: Of Stars, Bears and the Beginning of Time

6th March 2026

Experience a mythical, music-filled journey into Fenno-Baltic myths with storyteller Riikka Palonen and musician Richard Clarke at Crail Community Hall on Friday 6th March!

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Storytelling Events in Glasgow

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

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Carrie Hope Fletcher

21st October 2026

West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher is set to light up Cottiers this October with Ghost Light, a magical evening blending show-stopping numbers, stories and spirits of the stage!

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Deja Dead Release Snapshots

Deja Dead Release Snapshots

23rd March 2026

DEJA DEAD has announced the release of their new single 'SNAPSHOTS', alongside a special immersive event set to take place at Glasgow Film Theatre on Monday 23rd March!

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Storytelling Events in Lanarkshire

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

Spring Explorers

Spring Explorers

14th April 2026 - 17th April 2026

Kids will learn how bugs and worms keep soil healthy for plants to grow when they become a Spring Explorer this April at the National Museum of Rural Life!

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Storytelling Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Storytelling Events in Stirling

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

A Giant On The Bridge

A Giant On The Bridge

18th March 2026

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

MNB
St Mary's Music School
Arc Inspirations
Escape The Past
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
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Support The Makers
King Pins
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The Chocolatarium
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Macdonald Hotels
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Popular Events

One Day: The Musical
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.
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!
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Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
The Grahams
Don't miss a must-see concert for fans of Americana, folk, and live roots music as The Grahams bring their 2026 UK tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 15th March!
SIAF Holi Celebrations
Join the Scottish Indian Arts Forum at Saughton Park Bandstand on Saturday 7th March for their annual Holi Celebrations!

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