Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
READ MOREThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
READ MOREThe National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
READ MOREJoin Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
READ MOREEvery week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
READ MOREExploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MOREGet ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
READ MOREAlba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
READ MOREIgnite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
READ MOREEdinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
READ MOREInked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
READ MOREThis thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
READ MOREAs a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.
READ MOREEverlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MOREIn an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.
READ MOREDiscover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.
READ MOREThe pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.
READ MOREJoin the lively women’s history guide Annabel on this private walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
READ MOREVolcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!
READ MOREArtist Cari Grevers is holding a small exhibition of her paintings and prints in her art Studio at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith.
READ MOREEdinburgh Sculpture Workshop is excited to present A shard in my eye’, the new public commission by Jonny Walker for the Hawthornvale Space.
READ MOREFor the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
READ MOREDovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
READ MOREThrough Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MOREExperience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
READ MOREThis exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady presents watercolours by Jonathan Sainsbury, inspired by the iconic Ladybird books series “What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn”.
READ MOREBy popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!
READ MORETry it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
READ MORESt Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails so come along and get lost in the magic!
READ MOREThe LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
READ MOREDiscover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
READ MOREExplore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
READ MOREEnjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
READ MOREGet your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
READ MOREJoin returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
READ MORESanta is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in St Andrew's Square!
READ MOREBirch Tree Gallery is delighted to invite you to our mixed Winter Exhibition, showcasing 7 painters and 7 makers!
READ MORECastle Street Christmas Market returns in 2024, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
READ MORETake 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.
READ MOREA magical way to celebrate the festive season, the Night Family Christmas Party at Little Plaza offers a cosy, fun-filled evening for families with young children!
READ MOREThis December, The Scottish Gallery is delighted to present a special installation exhibition by Emily Sutton.
READ MORELocalMotive Markets will be running yet another magical Christmas Market at the Ocean Terminal Shopping on a number of dates from the end of November!
READ MORESanta's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!
READ MORESanta's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!
READ MOREThis small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.
READ MOREThe Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!
READ MOREThis exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.
READ MOREIn this Scottish adaption of an old favourite, we find Aladdin and the MacTwankey family, living in Bathgate with not a penny to their name.
READ MOREThis November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!
READ MOREPlan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park's WinterFest!
READ MOREStep into a world of winter wonder with seasonal activities this Christmas at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh!
READ MOREThis festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin us at Leith Makers for our Christmas workshops or find the perfect gift for you and your loved ones with 50 stockist offering a wide range of gorgeous handmade crafts!
READ MOREConifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
READ MOREThis year's artist bookmakers exhibition at Upright Gallery is based on the theme of cheerfulness. Be prepared to raise a smile!
READ MOREEnjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
READ MORELooking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREMake your little one's day at Edinburgh Zoo extra special this festive season. Meet Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at our Grotto, which this year will be inside our Budongo Trail building!
READ MOREThe smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas!
READ MOREAfter taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!
READ MOREGive your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!
READ MOREGive your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!
READ MOREThe Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
READ MOREAre you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!
READ MOREMagical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights comes to Beecraigs Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
READ MOREThis exhibition features a new body of work from Andrew Thompson, one of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, alongside a collection of paintings from a small group of gallery artists.
READ MOREMagical images created by young carers are on show in a special free-to-see exhibition of photographic illusions as part of Edinburgh’s 15th annual MagicFest.
READ MOREThis Christmas, join Captivate Theatre for the hilarious comedy the whole family will love – Nativity! The Musical.
READ MOREDon’t miss the chance to witness incredibly talented teens bring the queens of history to life in this high-energy, smash-hit musical at Assembly Roxy from 10th - 15th December!
READ MOREKaren van de Graaf, a Scottish portrait artist, brings her solo Art Exhibition & Sale to Dundas Street Gallery from 11th to 15th December.
READ MOREFrom Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
READ MOREForget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MOREGet hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from our historic designed landscape.
READ MOREEdinburgh Horror Festival is hosting the Krampus Fest from 13th to 22nd December at The Banshee Labyrinth.
READ MOREPerformed by the Strange Town 11-14 group, The Last Wolf is a new thriller taken from the fairy tales of wolves gone by.
READ MOREDon't miss Edinburgh People's Theatre pantomime The Sleeping Beauty at Church Hill Theatre!
READ MOREThe most divisive, most controversial, most hotly contested referendum of the century is upon us – a vote on the future of Christmas! Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 Friday group.
READ MOREUK punk legends 999 return to Scotland's capital to visit The Mash House on 14th December, with support from special guests Cowboy Hunters & Shock and Awe.
READ MORECome join Rudsambee for a lovely evening of old and new festive choral song from around the globe at St Marks Unitarian Church on 14th December!
READ MOREAnnasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 14th December.
READ MOREThroughout this festive season, experience a premium Christmas bash in the heart of the capital with Forth 1 Radio DJ Boogie!
READ MOREFeaturing a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, returns for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!
READ MORECalton Consort present a candlelit concert for advent at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREJoin us at Campervan Brewery for a fun and festive, family friendly, Christmas Party in the Taproom!
READ MOREEdinburgh folk and roots community choir Castle Chorus return to the beautiful St Vincent's Chapel on 14th December to share old and new songs for the season.
READ MORECome along to St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on 14th December for a fun, free singing afternoon for children aged P3-7, learning and singing popular Christmas Carols!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Singers return to the historic Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 14th December to present a celebration of festive music!
READ MOREJoin London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies at St Giles' Cathedral!
READ MOREJoin The Corstorphine Trust on Saturday 14th December for our Christmas Concert with the talented Gordon Cree, performing all your Christmas favourite toe tappers!
READ MOREGet ready for a magical holiday experience on Maid of the Forth's Christmas Family Cruise with Santa!
READ MORECelebrate the festive season on a delightful 3 hour cruise on board Maid of the Forth, featuring our revered resident folk ensemble 'Pure Malt'!
READ MORECold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!
READ MORECome along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party in collaboration with Transition Edinburgh South on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREThe award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company will conclude its tour of Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra, at the Queen's Hall in December!
READ MOREAre you ready to step into your daringness? Come on this night tour in the secret, dark alleys of old Edinburgh and listen to the tales of brave women in history!
READ MOREJoin us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.
READ MOREBLUDGE has paired up with the fabulous folks at East Coast Cured to put together a wine & charcuterie tasting evening on Saturday 14th December.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 14th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!
READ MOREEdinburgh Brass Band are delighted to perform our annual Christmas concert in the beautiful St John's Church on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREThe Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!
READ MOREExperience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
READ MOREDiscover the best gin in Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Gin Jaunt and savour the city’s diverse gin culture. Book your gin-tinted adventure today!
READ MOREKevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!
READ MOREShop small and shop local this Christmas by supporting local crafters and makers at the Christmas Craft & Flea on 14th December at The Pitt!
READ MOREThis Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!
READ MOREEnjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club for a family-friendly festive orienteering event at Hailes Quarry Park on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREJoin Durty Events for the second race in the FoxTrail Winter Running Series on 14th December at Balgone Estate, North Berwick!
READ MOREEvery 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!
READ MOREScotland's very own Johnny Cash Tribute Jericho Hill are back to rock at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREThe Krampus Alternative Christmas Market comes to the Most Haunted Pub in Scotland this Fest-evil season!
READ MOREJoin us at Moonwake Beer Co for our Christmas Brewery Market. We’ll once again be welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring.
READ MOREThe weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
READ MOREJoin Liam Withnail at Monkey Barrel on 14th December as he presents a special one off night of his classic stand up routines from over the years, to be filmed for his debut special!
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MOREJoin us in the beautiful surroundings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for this guided festive tour, exploring Royal Christmas traditions!
READ MORESanta is taking time out of his busy Christmas schedule to enjoy a magical breakfast with families at The Bridge Inn at Ratho.
READ MORECome along to the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome back Simmerdim, an Edinburgh based a Capella trio, on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREJoin storytellers Linda Williamson, Jane Mather and Heather Yule for an hour of stories and songs inspired by and drawing from Tell Me a Story for Christmas: Traveller Tales!
READ MOREThe Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.
READ MOREJoin us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
READ MOREBrought to you by Candlelight Concerts, this special evening celebrates the magic of Christmas with a selection of beloved pieces!
READ MOREJoin us at Summerhall Distillery for an exclusive experience that marries the refinery of Whisky with the exquisite craft and taste of locally made mouth-watering doughnuts from Considerit.
READ MOREStep into a world of flappers, speakeasies, cocktails and jazz as you embark on an enchanting time-travel adventure to the Roaring Twenties at Summerhall Distillery this December!
READ MOREEvery year, the Spirits of Christmas gather to grant one aggressively average child a special Christmas wish. Except they didn’t count on Bertha!
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
READ MOREAynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 15th December!
READ MOREAynsley Lister returns to The Caves with his incredible band on 15th December for another night of electrifying music that will have you hooked from the first note.
READ MOREHear St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's Youth Choir, Benedicite, and the lay clerks of the Cathedral Choir perform J S Bach's Magnificat on this third Sunday of Advent!
READ MOREBring along the wee ones to Murrayfield Hotel and House this Christmas for our Brunch with Santa events!
READ MOREIndulge in the ultimate musical celebration of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond with multi award winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair at Le Monde Hotel on 15th December!
READ MOREThe Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known choral groups and you can hear them at the Usher Hall on Sunday 15th December!
READ MORE‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.
READ MORECold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!
READ MOREThe Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!
READ MOREJoin book lovers Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid with special festive guests In The Company of Books -- old favourites and new -- as they explore the joys of reading!
READ MOREEnjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
READ MOREStep back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th and early 19th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House on Sunday 15th December!
READ MOREFLARE* is an alcohol-free community and wellness market at Leith Arches, filled to the brim with local businesses selling their products and services for your wellbeing!
READ MOREGet ready for a hilarious festive celebration with Frank Sanazi’s Secret White Christmas Show in The Bier Cellar at Frankenstein.
READ MORECome and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!
READ MOREJoin Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
READ MOREGreece's finest stand up comedian, George Zacharopoulos, bring his show 'The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life' to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
READ MOREA lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
READ MOREJo Caulfield brings her new show 'A Celebration of Anger' to Frankenstein Pub on 15th December!
READ MOREThe Krampus Alternative Christmas Market comes to the Most Haunted Pub in Scotland this Fest-evil season!
READ MOREJoin us at Moonwake Beer Co for our Christmas Brewery Market. We’ll once again be welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring.
READ MOREThe country’s best comedians are going on tour for a spectacular all-star festive show, headlined by the multi-award winning Sara Pascoe, and bring it to The Queen's Hall on 15th December!
READ MOREJoin us for the book launch and performance of 'Lullabies for the Land', a heartwarming concert for all ages at Augustine United Church on Sunday, 15th December!
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MORECome along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!
READ MOREJoin the Portobello Chamber Music Group for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of classical music, just bring an instrument and a music stand!
READ MORESanta is taking time out of his busy Christmas schedule to enjoy a magical breakfast with families at The Bridge Inn at Ratho.
READ MOREWatch the Scottish League Cup Final live at Malones! This year Celtic take on Rangers for the title in what is set to be another thrilling Glasgow derby!
READ MOREJoin multi-award winning actor and singer, Richard Shelton, at Le Monde Hotel this December for some Christmas music magic!
READ MOREFollowing a sold out critically acclaimed West End season, An Offie Award nomination as Best Male Performance, Richard Shelton’s solo powerhouse Sinatra: RAW returns to Edinburgh for 2 shows only!
READ MOREThe oldest comedian still working today returns for the first time in Edinburgh in a decade for one night only and he’s ‘still standing’.
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREAmy Winehouse's original band led by her long term musical director Dale Davis and fronted by vocalist Bronte Shandé will play the Liquid Room on Sunday 15th December!
READ MOREThe UK’s leading Beach Boys tribute act The Beached Boys return to Edinburgh for two special Christmas Shows at Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh.
READ MOREForty years on, you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act when they return to The Voodoo Rooms on December 15th!
READ MOREColinton Amateur Orchestral Society will present their Winter Concert at St Michael's Parish Church on Sunday 15th December!
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