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Summer Holiday events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

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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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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Holyrood Family Adventure

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 16th February 2026

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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Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

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!

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Musselburgh Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair

Selected dates between 31st January 2026 - 1st November 2026

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!

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The Karate Kid

23rd June 2026 - 27th June 2026

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

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K-Pop All Stars Tribute

18th July 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 Festival Theatre in July!

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

19th July 2026

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!

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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

19th July 2026 - 24th July 2026

The Vocal Summer School offers a comprehensive programme aimed at talented young classical singers, aged 14 to 18, who wish to hone their vocal technique and take their singing to the next level.

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Little Shop of Horrors

24th July 2026 - 25th July 2026

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!

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Reconnect Family Fun Day

26th July 2026

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!

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Fringe By The Sea

31st July 2026 - 9th August 2026

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!

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International Piano Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

2nd August 2026 - 7th August 2026

St Mary's Music School's International Piano Summer School offers a comprehensive and broad-ranging programme designed for talented pianists aged 13 to 17 who wish to expand their musical abilities.

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Foodies Festival Edinburgh

7th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

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 Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

7th August 2026 - 29th August 2026

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

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Party at the Palace

8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

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!

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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

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Summer Holiday Events in Fife

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

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

4th July 2026

Come and join us at Rothes Halls on Saturday 4th July for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.

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Summer Holiday Events in Glasgow

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

Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel

Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel

30th August 2026

Don't miss Fun For Little Ones at The Pavilion Theatre, bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a fun, interactive LIVE performance with lots of audience participation for the kids!

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Zog

Zog

4th July 2026 - 5th July 2026

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children which comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in July!

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

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Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire

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

Ministry Of Science LIVE

Ministry Of Science LIVE

22nd July 2026

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

8th August 2026

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 8th August!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

7th August 2026

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 7th August!

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Summer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

11th July 2026

A captivating one-hour UV puppet show featuring a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages is returning to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 11th July!

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UK’s Strongest Man 2026

UK’s Strongest Man 2026

8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

For the first time in the show's legendary history, the Live UK's Strongest Man 2026 competition is coming to Braehead Arena in August! Scotland ARE YOU READY?

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Adventures in Science

Adventures in Science

2nd August 2026

Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science when Crafty Fools come to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 2nd August!

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Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

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

Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

7th February 2026 - 25th October 2026

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Wonder & Co
Fayre Play
King Pins
The Chocolatarium
Cancer Research UK
St Mary's Music School
The Cogency
The Cookbook Shop
Cancer Research UK
Escape The Past
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Burns Night at The Ivy
From 19th until 25th January, The Ivy on the Square, Edinburgh will host a week-long Burns celebration with locally inspired dishes, live music and convivial Scottish spirit!
Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
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!
Floor Sessions with Lindsay Taylor
Scottish neoclassical composer Lindsay Taylor is launching Scotland's first ever lying-down piano concerts, inviting audiences to rest, reflect, journal, or even sleep – surrounded by live music.
The Rhinestone Cowboy
Following on from a sold out debut at Leith Depot, Jaggy Edina Productions present The Rhinestone Cowboy at Summerhall on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February!
Coburg Kiln II
Featuring both emerging and established makers, the Coburg Kiln II exhibition foregrounds practices that test endurance, precision, and intuition at the limits of form and process.

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