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Welcome to Edinburgh

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Edinburgh - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Edinburgh to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Everything you need to know if you're visiting Edinburgh as a visitor or a resident.

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Forthcoming events in Edinburgh

14
JUN
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Mary's Cathedral

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldis masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Marys Cathedral Palmerston Place. Also included in the programme areGriegs ever popular Piano Concerto in A…

TEL: 03336 664466
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15
JUN
Information Lecture:Help and Healing
The Open Door Community Centre

Through the absorption of the divine power many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain that have been declared as incurable by the medical profession. The words of Bruno Groening: There is no incurable God is the greatest physician has…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07583 741776
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16
JUN
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
St Giles Cathedral

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. This exciting and prestigious new programme of concerts will feature an exceptional selection of chamber music throughout 2024 covering classical and romantic masterpieces from Beethoven Schubert Brahms Haydn…

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23
JUN
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series
St Giles Cathedral

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethovens Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists these concerts…

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27
JUN
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith the programme will include Beethovens masterpiece The Moonlight…

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30
JUN
Diagnostic Imaging Update In Edinburgh
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel

.Lectures and cases will cover evidence‐based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:‐Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols in imaging to accurately diagnose stage and manage diseases‐Explain…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: +1-650-44 0-4424
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30
JUN
The Beethoven Sonatas Royal Mile Piano Series
St Giles Cathedral

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethovens Piano Sonatas throughout 2024‐25. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists these concerts…

TEL: 03333 446250
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05
JUL
Tantra Speed Date - Edinburgh!
Edinburgh,

.Try the matchmaking event thats been dubbed Yoga for your Love Life by singlesIn this new world of online dating shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningful level.Thats…

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18
JUL
IKEA: Magical Patterns
Dovecot Studios

Magical Patterns explores six decades of groundbreaking textile design by IKEA. The exhibition features 180 iconic fabrics that showcase the rich history of the Swedish furniture retailers commitment to innovation collaboration and experimental design.From the early days of bold patterns introduced by…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: +44(0)1315 503660
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25
JUL
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith will perform an outstanding selection of Chopins much‐loved piano works.FeaturingWarren Mailley‐Smith pianoProgrammeChopin ‐ Ballade No.…

TEL: 03336 664466
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26
JUL
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a some of the worlds greatest operatic repertoire. Set in the beautiful candlelit settingSt Giles Cathedral Edinburgh and featuring some of the UKs most accomplished Operatic soloists along with the outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly…

TEL: 03336 664466
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30
JUL
Lunchbox
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

Through the nostalgic lens of playground politics Lunchbox explores themes of identity race bullying and belonging and confronts the prejudice and challenges that many young people must navigate during their formative school years. …

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30
JUL
Odds Are
Assembly Roxy (Roxy Boxy)

Ever feel like the universe has it in for you Award‐winning storyteller Smita Russell knows the feeling. Fresh from the Grand Prize win at the United Solo Festival in New York City Russell now brings Odds Are her incredible one‐woman show to…

TEL: +44(0)1316 233030
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30
JUL
JACKIE!!!
Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin)

Sex drugs and coercive control... Jackie is a new musical comedy that follows the young Jacqueline Bouvier as she dreams of becoming the first American Royal. After marrying into the illustrious Kennedy dynasty Jackie discovers that power and notoriety come with the…

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30
JUL
Brainsluts
Pleasance Dome

Named after a slang term used for participants of clinical drugs trials and inspired by Bishops own experiences the show follows five strangers across five Sundays each of whom have signed up for a study in the hope of making some quick…

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30
JUL
Kanpur: 1857
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

Niall Moorjanis Kanpur: 1857 is a darkly comic new play that presents an interrogation like no other. Strapped to a cannon an Indian rebel answers to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpuran Indian uprising against British colonial forces.…

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30
JUL
No Good Drunk
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic)

History doesnt always repeat itself but it often rhymes. From American writer and performer Stacie Burrows No Good Drunk confronts the ghosts we carry in this hauntingly lyrical road trip through memory and addiction. Embellished with Southern Gothic tones this intensely personal…

TEL: 02076 091800
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30
JUL
Beth Wants the D
Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)

This autobiographical one‐woman show puts you in the splash zone of death and delusion as Beth journeys through her struggle with bipolar disorder but like in a funny way. Through the bizarre highs and perilous lows Beth knits comedy and drama together…

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30
JUL
Bury The Hatchet
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome)

Tried but acquitted of the crime the story goes that she wielded the axe that killed them. Overnight she becomes Americas original mad bad and dangerous to know icon. Set to bluegrass music and murder ballads this irreverently presented knee‐slapping ensemble show…

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30
JUL
Basically Nocturnal
Gilded Balloon (Patter Hoose)

Featuring original music and some reimagined classics be immersed in a collection of gripping tales from around the world. This show is perfect for night owls insomniacs and anyone who has ever tossed turned or are now two days past their bedtime.…

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30
JUL
The Uncrackable Case
Pleasance Courtyard

Front Room Productions and Lawrence Batley Theatre will expose the sensational trial for Humpty Dumptys murder this summer in a new fairy‐tale inspired musical The Uncrackable Case. This hilarious tongue‐in‐cheek show reimagines the classic rhyme to explore modern themes including social media…

TEL: 02076 091800
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30
JUL
Dear Annie I hate You
Pleasance Courtyard

Based on Creator Sam Ipemas real‐life experiences this darkly comic deeply heartfelt show dares you to find comedy in the chaos of the unknown. Hailed as masterly Stage and shortlisted for BBC Popcorn New Writing Award expect immersive soundscapes full 90s…

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30
JUL
Midnight at the Palace
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)

Packed full of on‐your‐feet numbers and raucous hilarity the rebellious new musical Midnight at thePalace dismantles the lines between art and showbiz politics and performance. Audiences are invitedto join the originators of Fck You Counterculture for a night…

TEL: 01316 226552
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30
JUL
LOLA: A Flamenco Love Story
Lennox Theatre

After the death of her husband Lola flees the poverty of 1960s Spain to find work in London and support the young children shes left behind. The work is hard the weather is miserable and she doesnt understand the language. She misses…

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30
JUL
Murder, She Didnt Write
Assembly George Square

Fresh from a sell‐out UK tour the Edinburgh Fringe‐favourite Murder She Didnt Write is back. This improvised whodunnit will see improv legends Degrees of Error perform an entirely improvised Agatha Christie‐inspired murder mystery every afternoon as the spectator becomes the author in…

TEL: +44(0)1316 233030
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30
JUL
The City for Incurable Women
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)

Ladies and Gentlethem ‐ feeling a little upset Have you tried hypnosis psychoanalysis smelling salts and it just doesnt work Try The City for Incurable WomenIts 1880s Paris and Dr Jean‐Martin Charcot is studying hysteria at the Salptrire Hospital. Here…

TEL: 02076 091800
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30
JUL
The Listies: Make Some Noise
Assembly George Square (Studio One)

Back by POOPular demand award‐winning Edinburgh Fringe Family Favourite The Listies are back with their hilarious music and comedy show The Listies: Make Some Noise which is part of the House of Oz Edinburgh 2025 season. Brought to Edinburgh by the Australian…

TEL: 44(0)1316 233030
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30
JUL
Falling: A Disabled Love Story
60 pleasance

Aaron answers the question twice first with a story youve heard a thousand times and then with one youve never heard before. Faced with a spinal‐cord injury this show follows Aarons journey to understand this new body in the uncertain world of…

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30
JUL
Footballers' Wives: The Musical
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)

Rewind to 2002 when Premier League football was the new rocknrollwith the money glamour and bad behaviour to match. Spoiler alert: Contains scenes of an adult nature drug‐taking noughties fashion attempted murder offensive language outmoded attitudes sexual impropriety drama heartbreak…

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30
JUL
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence
Assembly George Square Studios One

CRASH Theatre Co shoots and scores with a hilarious original musical that serves hot sporty girl power like youve never seen beforeall set to an infectious soundtrack.…

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Tourist Attractions


Dynamic Earth

Our Dynamic Earth is one of Edinburgh's most exciting, must see attractions. Take a thrilling journey back in time and learn about our planet Earth.Interactive displays let you see, hear, smell and feel the planet as it was in the past, how it is…

Camera Obscura

Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show, fantastic views of Edinburgh, and three galleries packed full of an amazing range of optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages and nationalities since 1853The Camera Obscura show is the essential Edinburgh tour and an excellent start to your…

Ego

Ego Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐478 7434 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

City

City Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐226 9560 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Time

Time Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐220 1226 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Faith

Faith Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐225 9764 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

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Updated: 01/06/2025 03:44:20

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