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!

Christmas Market - East Princes Street Gardens

16th Nov 2018 - 5th Jan 2019

The Christmas Market will once again return to East Princes St Gardens for a whole host of bespoke and traditional Christmas items!

Cheese Fest Edinburgh

17th Nov 2018 - 18th Nov 2018

The UK's biggest touring cheese festival is returning to Edinburgh and will be at the Corn Exchange on 17th and 18th November.

Light Night

18th November 2018

Light Night is a free event for all to enjoy, which encapsulates the true spirit of the festive season: family and the community.

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!

Adam Holmes and The Embers with Heidi Talbot

17th November 2018
Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Catch Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter Adam Holmes and his band The Embers at Cabaret Voltaire on 17th November along with Irish folk singer Heidi Talbot.

The Spitfires

17th November 2018
The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

AGMP presents The Spitfires 'Year Zero' Tour, coming to The Mash House on Saturday 17th November, with support from Social Room.

James Grant and The Hallelujah String Quartet

17th November 2018
The Queens Hall Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

James Grant, the Love & Money frontman, will play a very special concert at The Queen’s Hall with The Hallelujah String Quartet on 17th November.

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!

Kylie Minogue

14th July 2019
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town

International pop star Kylie Minogue announces a series of special shows for summer 2019, bringing her globally-celebrated talent as a live performer to Edinburgh for the first time since 1991.

Wannabe - The Spice Girls Show

30th March 2019
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Come and join the exceptionally talented Wannabe cast as they pay homage to Ginger, Scary, Posh, Sporty & Baby on the smash hit touring sensation not to be missed!

Christmas at the Botanics 2018

23rd Nov 2018 - 29th Dec 2018
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Stockbridge and Canonmills

Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience at the Royal Botanic Gardens!

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!

Edinburghs Christmas

16th Nov 2018 - 5th Jan 2019

A spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the city from 16th November - 5th January.

Cheese Fest Edinburgh

17th Nov 2018 - 18th Nov 2018

The UK's biggest touring cheese festival is returning to Edinburgh and will be at the Corn Exchange on 17th and 18th November.

Book Week Scotland: Edinburgh & Lothians

19th Nov 2018 - 25th Nov 2018

Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading that takes place every November!

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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!

Chrysalis: Emergence

17th November 2018
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Emergence is an opportunity to experience three exciting new performances by emerging theatre makers from across Scotland in the first stages of development.

Shocks

18th November 2018
Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh South

Shocks is a new work in which Anna Furse explores the causes and affects of war trauma originally called ‘shell shock’ and it's on at Craiglockhart Chapel, Napier University on 18th November.

Motown The Musical

20th Nov 2018 - 8th Dec 2018
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

The Scottish premiere of Motown The Musical hits Edinburgh Playhouse from 20 November until 8 December 2018.

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Edinburgh

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Fergus McCreadie Trio

17th November 2018
St James Scottish Episcopal Church, Leith

The Fergus McCreadie Trio has won standing ovations at Edinburgh, Islay and Aberdeen jazz festivals and you can catch them at St James Scottish Episcopal Church Leith on November 17th!

West Lothian Comic Con

17th November 2018
Livingston

The Big Glasgow Comic Page is coming to West Lothian College on 17th November with big brand toys, comics, collectables and original artworks that you won’t find anywhere else.

Cheese Fest Edinburgh

17th Nov 2018 - 18th Nov 2018
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh West

The UK's biggest touring cheese festival is returning to Edinburgh and will be at the Corn Exchange on 17th and 18th November.

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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!

Fergus McCreadie Trio

17th November 2018
St James Scottish Episcopal Church, Leith

The Fergus McCreadie Trio has won standing ovations at Edinburgh, Islay and Aberdeen jazz festivals and you can catch them at St James Scottish Episcopal Church Leith on November 17th!

Adam Holmes and The Embers with Heidi Talbot

17th November 2018
Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Catch Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter Adam Holmes and his band The Embers at Cabaret Voltaire on 17th November along with Irish folk singer Heidi Talbot.

The Spitfires

17th November 2018
The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

AGMP presents The Spitfires 'Year Zero' Tour, coming to The Mash House on Saturday 17th November, with support from Social Room.

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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!

Shocks

18th November 2018
Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh South

Shocks is a new work in which Anna Furse explores the causes and affects of war trauma originally called ‘shell shock’ and it's on at Craiglockhart Chapel, Napier University on 18th November.

Free Women’s Krav Maga Self-Defence Seminar

25th November 2018
Rencounter Krav Maga, Edinburgh South

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, please join us at Rencounter for a fun-filled day learning empowering self-defence skills!

SCO Chorus Christmas Concert

17th December 2018
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Old Town

The annual Christmas Concert with the SCO Chorus in Greyfriars Kirk has quickly become a highlight of Edinburgh’s Festive Calendar and a new date has been added on 17th December as 20th is sold out.

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Latest Edinburgh News

Christmas Countdown underway with the Launch of Mission Christmas 2018

The Christmas countdown is now officially underway as Forth 1 and Forth 2 Cash for Kids launch Mission Christmas 2018.

Gareth Nicholls appointed Interim Artistic Director of the Traverse Theatre

Gareth Nicholls has today been appointed Interim Artistic Director of the Traverse Theatre following the departure of Orla O’Loughlin.

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!

RTDA Edinburgh: Irish Dance Classes

Royal Tara Dance Academy is an established Irish Dancing school in Northern Ireland that...

Cuba Te Llama! Weekly Dance Classes

Tuesdays 7-10pmWeekly salsa dance classes with a professionally-trained Cuban teacher...

Room To Move

Room to Move is a Parkour and Circus Venue. Delivering Classes with Access Parkour, Freedom...

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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!

Patrick Geddes Centre at Riddles Court

The Patrick Geddes Centre is an exciting new world-class centre for learning. Our home...

The Tron Kirk

Edinburgh World Heritage, the charity responsible for the conservation and promotion...

Alpha Art Gallery

Alpha Art is an independent contemporary gallery established 2006.The gallery represents...

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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.

Fox by the Shore

The Fox by the Shore brings the style and ambience of the city centre with the warm welcome...

Art and Vintage

Antonia Gallacher and Paul Butler decided to create Art and Vintage Shop - Cafe - Gallery...

The Raging Bull Edinburgh

We welcome you to The Raging Bull, Edinburgh’s home of Coffee Cocktails.Our cosy bar...

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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!

McAree Brothers

LYS in the heart of Edinburgh · Worldwide shipping · Staffed by knitters for knitters...

Livingston Designer Outlet

Over 100 famous brands including Ted Baker, Lacoste, Fred Perry, LK Bennett, Marks &...

The Hand Made Factory

We believe in made with love. many of our products are hand crafted in the store with...

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