What's on in Edinburgh

Welcome to What's on Edinburgh, we pride ourselves on keeping you up to date on events in Edinburgh taking place throughout the year. From the latest theatre events and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions, we keep you up to date daily!

Popular events in Edinburgh

You'll find the most popular Edinburgh events on the website right now, right here!

Disney’s The Lion King

5th Dec 2019 - 18th Apr 2020

The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures.

Tyrannosaurs

24th Jan 2020 - 4th May 2020

The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs is coming to the National Museum of Scotland, bringing the latest palaeontological discoveries to life.

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

18th Jan 2020 - 1st Mar 2020

Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.

Featured events in Edinburgh

There are thousands of events in Edinburgh every month, here we've hand-picked a few you should definitely pay attention to!

Soundhouse: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

27th January 2020
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas have thrilled audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing and you can hear them at Traverse Bar Café on Monday 27th January.

The Absolute Elvis

27th January 2020
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Come and see world renowned Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Johnny Lee Memphis at Church Hill Theatre on Monday 27th January!

Edinburgh Australian Wine Fair

27th January 2020
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh New Town

Experience the diversity of Australian wine, taste the country’s iconic styles, explore new trends, and meet the winemakers at the Edinburgh Australian Wine Fair on 27th January!

Hottest Tickets in Town

From theatre shows to gigs, snap up tickets to the most popular events in town, here's a small selection of what's trending this week!

Disney’s The Lion King

5th Dec 2019 - 18th Apr 2020
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures.

Zog

12th Feb 2020 - 15th Feb 2020
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog has been imaginatively adapted in this magical production, featuring live musicians and promises to be roaring fun.

Oor Wullie

28th Jan 2020 - 1st Feb 2020
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Jings, crivvens! Help ma boab! Don't miss the the awfy braw brand new musical, Oor Wullie, when it comes to the King's Theatre Edinburgh in January 2020!

Festivals in Edinburgh

From music to film, comedy to books, family to the arts there's a wide range of cultural festivals being held throughout the year in Edinburgh!

Burns&Beyond

21st Jan 2020 - 9th Feb 2020

Edinburgh’s Burns&Beyond and Chinese New Year Festivals are joining forces for a very special programme of events in 2020.

manipulate Festival

31st Jan 2020 - 8th Feb 2020

Manipulate, produced by Puppet Animation Scotland is Scotland's Festival of visual theatre, puppetry and animation.

Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival

1st Feb 2020 - 2nd Feb 2020

Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival comes to the Assembly Rooms on 1st & 2nd February, bringing a weekend of talks, classes and workshops to help us lead healthier and happier lives.

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Upcoming Theatre Events in Edinburgh

Whether you prefer comedy or musicals, ballet or opera, our Edinburgh theatre listings will have something to suit everyone!

Oor Wullie

28th Jan 2020 - 1st Feb 2020
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Jings, crivvens! Help ma boab! Don't miss the the awfy braw brand new musical, Oor Wullie, when it comes to the King's Theatre Edinburgh in January 2020!

Imaginate Ideas Exchange

29th January 2020
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Come and join Imaginate for an evening of new works-in-progress for young audiences by artists based in Scotland, presented in partnership with the Traverse Theatre.

Heroine

30th Jan 2020 - 1st Feb 2020
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Based on the true story of US soldier Danna Davis, it's a human story exploring healing, forgiveness and what speaking your truth really means.

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Edinburgh

Don't be stuck for things to do with the kids in Edinburgh! We have something for everyone and every pocket...

Oor Wullie

28th Jan 2020 - 1st Feb 2020
Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Jings, crivvens! Help ma boab! Don't miss the the awfy braw brand new musical, Oor Wullie, when it comes to the King's Theatre Edinburgh in January 2020!

Imaginate Ideas Exchange

29th January 2020
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Come and join Imaginate for an evening of new works-in-progress for young audiences by artists based in Scotland, presented in partnership with the Traverse Theatre.

Edinburgh Sports Club Squash Open

29th Jan 2020 - 2nd Feb 2020
Edinburgh Sports Club, Edinburgh West

The Edinburgh Sports Club Squash Open 2020 is taking place from 29th January and with a £30,000 prize pot, our tournament attracts some of the best of the world!

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Upcoming Music Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is renowned for it's live music scene, with a variety of venues catering for small intimate gigs to huge arenas hosting the biggest names!

Soundhouse: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

27th January 2020
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas have thrilled audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing and you can hear them at Traverse Bar Café on Monday 27th January.

The Absolute Elvis

27th January 2020
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Come and see world renowned Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Johnny Lee Memphis at Church Hill Theatre on Monday 27th January!

Monday Night Rockaoke

27th January 2020
Opium, Edinburgh Old Town

It's Karaoke every Monday night at Opium Edinburgh with all genres welcome, so come along and excercise those vocal chords!

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New Events in Edinburgh

You'll find all the latest Edinburgh events that have been added to the website right here!

RedEye Revival, Disposable, Hand Of Doom and At Their Mercy

29th February 2020
Opium, Edinburgh Old Town

Catch a great line-up of RedEye Revival, Disposable, Hand Of Doom and At Their Mercy at Opium on 29th February!

In This Life and Friends: Weeknder 2020

22nd February 2020
Opium, Edinburgh Old Town

In This Life are hitting the road in 2020 and stopping of at Opium on Saturday 22nd February!

Ifreann - New EP Launch Show + Support

21st February 2020
Opium, Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh Thrashers, IFREANN, will be release their new EP, 'DESECRATION' on February 21st and will be headlining a hometown show to celebrate its release.

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Latest Edinburgh News

Daniel Sloss Comes To Vue Edinburgh Ocean and Vue Edinburgh Omni

This February, Vue invites you to experience one of the world’s most popular laugh-out-loud comedy shows, as Daniel Sloss bring his solo show Daniel Sloss: X to Vue Edinburgh Ocean and Omni.

Drop into a garden near you

Winter will soon give way to spring and snowdrops will bloom across Inverclyde, carpeting the region with this popular flowering plant.

Activities in Edinburgh

Step away from the TV remote, choose one or more from our activities selection, and get out of the house to discover new skills, sports and more!

Stagecoach Performing Arts Edinburgh North

Our schools run on a Thursday and Friday and offer classes in singing, acting and dance...

Kirkliston Leisure Centre

Kirkliston Leisure Centre is a modern, purpose built venue offering all the facilities...

Real Kyokushin Edinburgh

Kyokushin is a stand-up full contact style. It is rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement...

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Attractions in Edinburgh

Edinburgh and the surrounding areas have a great mix of sightseeing attractions. If you are looking for a fun family day out or a trip with friends, then look no further!

Can You Catch the Killer

Can You Catch the Killer Murder Mystery eventsScotland's largest and most prolific murder...

Natami

natami is Natalia's art gallery that opened in 2019. The gallery is at the centre of...

Birch Tree Gallery

A venue for fine-crafts, prints and works on paper opened its doors in March 2017. The...

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Eating & Drinking in Edinburgh

Eating out in Edinburgh is a joy, with a range of restaurants and cafes on offer and there's a wide selection of places to enjoy a quiet pint or a cheeky cocktail.

Mimis Bakehouse: City Art Centre

Mimi's Bakehouse is an award-winning service-light cafe located in Edinburgh within the...

No. 1 The Grange

We are No1 The Grange and are proud be an award winning gastro pub in Edinburgh.Looking...

Bellfield Brewery

THE UK'S FIRST CRAFT BREWERY DEDICATED TO GLUTEN-FREE BEERBellfield Brewery is a craft...

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Shopping in Edinburgh

If you've got a hankering for some retail therapy, Edinburgh with its diverse range of unique and independent shops is the place to be!

Mimis Bakehouse: Leith

Our skilled bakery team, led by Mimi's daughter, Gemma, produce a mixture of traditional...

Christopher Howard

Established in 1990, we have been designing and hand crafting bespoke kitchens and interiors...

The Mart

The (Old Auction) Mart was once the centre of East Linton - a bustling agricultural destination...

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