Events in Edinburgh Today
View the events taking place in Edinburgh today below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
A Sair Sacrifice
18th June 2018
Hear the stories of the men from the small island of Lismore in the Inner Hebrides who served and fell in fronts across Europe in this Lecture at Lauriston Castle! Read more
Art of Glass
6th April 2018 - 2nd September 2018
An exhibition exploring the work of leading glass artists in Britain today comes to the National Museum of Scotland from 6th April. Read more
Arthur’s Adventure
18th June 2018
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Astronaut Tim Peake’s Soyuz Spacecraft
17th May 2018 - 4th August 2018
See Astronaut Tim Peake’s Soyuz Spacecraft when it goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland from 17th May. Read more
‘Moon Shadows’ by Laura Gill Artwork
16th June 2018 - 25th August 2018
Artist Laura Gill's latest exhibition ‘Moon Shadows’ continues her study of the timeless quality of movement of the human figure. Read more
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds
18th June 2018
Look forward to a fascinating encounter between great music and great literature featuring two masters of their art. Read more
Can taking up a new activity help our thinking skills as we age?
27th October 2017 - 30th September 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Heriot-Watt University are looking for people aged 65 and over in Edinburgh & Lothians to take part in a new study. Read more
Canaletto and the Art of Venice
11th May 2018 - 21st October 2018
The exhibition presents a spectacular selection of eighteenth-century Venetian art, bringing the irresistible allure of the most beautiful city in the world to The Queen's Gallery.
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Children’s Judo Club
2nd March 2018 - 2nd March 2019
Randori Judo will be starting a four week Introduction to Judo Course commencing on Friday 2nd March at 4:30pm at Clovenstone Community Centre. Read more
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
2nd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
We'll be hiding lots of cuddly Britannia toy corgis on board the ship for you to spot. Read more
Curious About Edinburgh
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with two self-guided, heritage walks and optional treasure hunt with Curious About! Read more
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling: City and Portobello Guided Cycle Tour
18th June 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Sample the rich diversity which Edinburgh has to offer and which is best experienced on a bike in this tour through the city and Portobello. Read more
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling: Waterways of Edinburgh
7th June 2018 - 24th June 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Take a guided ride along the waterways of Edinburgh following the Union Canal and the Water of Leith with a at the Water of Leith visitors centre. Read more
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling: Outlander Edinburgh Location Tour
7th June 2018 - 24th June 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
This guided cycle tour takes you around the Edinburgh locations of the hit TV series Outlander with entry to Craigmillar Castle included. Read more
Fringe Schools Poster Competition Exhibition
22nd May 2018 - 24th August 2018
The winning entries to the 2018 Fringe Schools Poster Competition will be on display at Dynamic Earth from 22nd May until 24th August. Read more
Growing Up With Books
1st June 2018 - 9th December 2018
Explore the world of children’s books in this exhibition on now at the Museum of Childhood. Read more
Historic Underground
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century in this tour of Blair Street Underground Vaults with Mercat Tours. Read more
Kids Hip Hop Dance Classes at Shapes Studio, Leith
16th April 2018 - 29th June 2018
Kids hip hop dance classes are back at Shapes Studio from 16th April, taught by resident teacher Ashley Jack. Read more
Leith Conversation Cafes
18th June 2018
Leith Conversation Cafes offer conversation sessions where people of different cultures can learn from each other. Read more
Midnight Run
18th June 2018
The 1988 film 'Midnight Run' starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin is screening at Grassmarket Cinema on 18th June. Read more
Muriel Spark: A Centenary Celebration
2nd February 2018 - 30th June 2018
This Exhibition at The Writers' Museum marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Edinburgh's most famous daughters, Muriel Spark. Read more
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Edinburgh's OpenJump sessions! Read more
Robert Callender : Plastic Beach …poetry of the everyday
12th May 2018 - 8th July 2018
Focusing on a selection of Robert Callender's work, this exhibition at City Art Centre addresses his environmental concerns and ways and means of recycling. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Tyninghame House and the Walled Garden
1st May 2018 - 31st August 2018
Various Locations East Lothian
Scotland’s Gardens: Wander round the outstanding gardens of the splendid 17th century pink sandstone Tyninghame House. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - 101 Greenbank Crescent
15th April 2018 - 26th August 2018
Edinburgh South
Scotland’s Gardens: 101 Greenbank Crescent has a variety of distinct areas and terraces with interest all year round. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Humbie Dean
1st April 2018 - 31st July 2018
Various Locations East Lothian
Wander around Humbie Dean, a two acre ornamental and woodland garden. Part of Scotland’s Gardens. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Hunter’s Tryst
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Edinburgh South
Scotland’s Gardens 2016 - Hunter's Tryst is a hidden treasure & was featured on "The Beechgrove Garden" June 2015. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Inveresk Village
17th June 2018 - 31st August 2018
Musselburgh
Scotland’s Gardens: Inveresk Village is a collection of five walled gardens including Shepherd House. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Shepherd House
13th February 2018 - 12th July 2018
Musselburgh
Scotland’s Gardens - Shepherd House has featured in magazines & on TV in ‘Britain’s Best Back Gardens'. Read more
Scottish Dancing in Princes Street Gardens
18th June 2018
Come along and spend summer evenings dancing to live music in the open air with the Princes Street Gardens Dancers! Read more
SLIME Workshops
15th June 2018 - 1st September 2018
Bring the kids along to Gooey Events Ltd for these new slime making and playing workshops during the summer holidays. Suitable for ages 4+. Read more
Soundhouse: The Foo Birds
18th June 2018
The Soundhouse Organisation presents 8-piece funk/soul band 'The Foo Birds' at Traverse Theatre on 18th June. Read more
Spring Gardening: Composting
18th June 2018
Join us at Granton:hub for a free spring gardening workshop on composting in association with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh! Read more
Table Top Games For Older Folk
18th June 2018
Come along to Table Top Games and more... Monday afternoons in The Salvation Army, Gorgie's Hall. Everyone welcome! Read more
Themed Tours at the National Museum of Scotland
1st June 2018 - 30th June 2018
Check out the daily free guided themed tours at the National Museum of Scotland in June! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead Rainbow Run
18th June 2018
Following a sell out debut last year Barrhead Rainbow Run organised by All About Barrhead returns to Carlibar Park on Saturday 16th June 2018!
Clarkston Crafters - Knitting & Crochet Meet Up
18th June 2018
Clarkston Crafters are a small group of knitting/crochet lovers based in and around Clarkston who meet twice a month - all welcome!
Digital Learning at East Renfrewshire Libraries
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
If you’re keen to find out how to tackle a tablet, control a computer or find your way around the web, then your local library is the place to be!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
15th January 2018 - 16th December 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: Angela Convery
18th June 2018
Cllr Angela Convery - Ward 1 holds regular surgeries throughout Barrhead and Mure Hall, Uplawmoor.
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: Colm Merrick
18th June 2018
Cllr Colm Merrick - Ward 3 holds regular surgeries in Giffnock and Thornliebank.
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: Danny Devlin
18th June 2018
Cllr Danny Devlin - Ward 1 holds regular surgeries across Barrhead and in Mure Hall, Uplawmoor.
East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups
18th June 2018
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
Include Me 2 Club - Junior Youth Club
23rd October 2017 - 31st December 2018
Include Me 2 Club run a Junior Youth Club for ages 0 - 12 and their families at Dalmeny Community Centre on Mondays!
Off Grid Kids Toddler Sessions
18th June 2018
Off Grid Kids hold outdoor based toddler sessions at Aidans Brae Woods, Clarkston on Mondays and Wednesdays!
Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Mini Musicals Season
4th June 2018 - 30th June 2018
The World Famous A Play, A Pie & A Pint return to Oran Mor and the West End Festival with their Mini Musicals Season!
‘And Still I Rise’ and ‘Don’t You Forget About Me’
18th June 2018
As part of the Refugee Festival Scotland 2018, Ignite Theatre presents a double bill of new plays at Websters Theatre Glasgow!
Bounce and Rhyme
18th June 2018
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children 3 or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries!
Bricktropolis
6th June 2018 - 22nd July 2018
Bricktropolis is an interactive LEGO® brick show being held at the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock it's a summer blockbuster exhibition that you won't want to miss!
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Making the Glasgow Style
30th March 2018 - 14th August 2018
Glasgow Museums celebrates the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh with Making the Glasgow Style - a major, new exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
Curious About Glasgow
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Dyslexia Scotland Adult Network (Glasgow) Meeting
18th June 2018
Dyslexia Scotland Adult Network hold regular meetings at the University of Strathclyde through the year, all welcome.
Early Evening Summer Stroll
18th June 2018
This summer why not join our early evening health walks and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park!
Elbow Room
8th June 2018 - 28th June 2018
New Photographer’s Guild and Streetlevel Photoworks present Elbow Room, an exhibition of contemporary photographic works featuring seven recent graduates!
Flight of the Conchords
18th June 2018
Grammy Award-winning folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords will play The SSE Hydro on June 18th!
Garden To Vase Floral Workshop
18th June 2018
Join us in the beautiful setting of Mayfield Flower farm in Ayrshire for an informal workshop on creating spiral handties, a versatile technique for presenting flowers!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
3rd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Include Me 2 Club - Mega Mondays
18th June 2018
The Include Me 2 Club bring their Mega Mondays club for adults aged 18yrs+ with ASN to the East End of Glasgow!
Informal Jam Session at Sweeneys On The Park
18th June 2018
Join the Southside Sessions every Monday night for an informal jam session in Sweeney's live lounge!
Inner City
16th February 2018 - 11th November 2018
Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) presents Inner City, a group exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Michael C McMillen and Glasgow-based artists Alberta Whittle and Mitch Miller.
J M Fulton at McCune Smith
27th April 2018 - 29th June 2018
Award winning artist J M Fulton will be exhibiting several of his paintings featuring history, myth and childhood at McCune Smith Cafe!
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
Mackintosh at the GSA Tour
4th January 2018 - 19th December 2018
Join a daily tour with GSA's talented student guides to view their unique collection of original Mackintosh furniture!
Macmillan Arts and Craft Group
18th June 2018
Get creative at GMRC with their weekly museum object-inspired art sessions for adults affected by cancer.
Maryhill Burgh Halls Free Tours
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Maryhill Burgh Halls run free tours of their magnificent building on request - learn about the history of the building and the local area!
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
12th June 2018 - 18th June 2018
New Adventures return with one of their most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella!
Nearly New Sale
16th June 2018 - 20th June 2018
Kilbowie St Andrews Parish Church are holding their ever-popular Nearly New Sale in the Tower Centre, come along and snap up some bargains!
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Glasgow's OpenJump sessions!
ParkLives Glasgow
16th May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Take part in a range of fun and free activities suitable for all ages and abilities in parks across the city this Summer with ParkLives Glasgow!
Run4It Glasgow Runs Intervals
18th June 2018
Join Run4It Glasgow for their weekly interval training sessions leaving from their city centre store!
Scotland Street School Remembers
7th June 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland Street School Remembers revisits the history of Scotland Street Schoool and the surrounding community with a fascinating documentary by Scottish artist and filmmaker Margaret Moore!
South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions
18th June 2018
Come along and join in the fun at the free and interactive South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions for wee ones!
Sunshine On Leith
18th June 2018 - 23rd June 2018
The essential Scottish musical returns to the King’s for the first time since 2010 in a brand-new production!
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours!
The Four Graces
30th May 2018 - 22nd October 2018
Scottish artist Avril Paton’s latest work, The Four Graces (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum), is now on show in the iconic building it depicts.
The Last Ship
18th June 2018 - 23rd June 2018
The Last Ship, the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting, is coming to Glasgow!
The Museum of the Moon
11th May 2018 - 24th June 2018
Artist Luke Jerram's spectacular installation 'The Museum of the Moon' featuring a seven metre wide scale model of our Moon comes to Mackintosh Queen's Cross!
The Reason I Jump
11th June 2018 - 23rd June 2018
The National Theatre of Scotland's immersive outdoor adaptation of 'The Reason I Jump' will open at The Children’s Wood and North Kelvin Meadow as part of this year's West End Festival!
Toddlers Tales
18th June 2018
Toddlers Tales are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children aged 3-5 held weekly in Glasgow Libraries!
Underwear Class
18th June 2018 - 25th June 2018
Make your own gorgeous underwear set on this course from Sew Confident held over two evenings in June!
West End World Cup Action
14th June 2018 - 15th July 2018
Catch the biggest games live from Russia this summer at the Grosvenor Cafe where all the action will be shown on their XXL screen!
Wings to War Exhibition
28th March 2018 - 3rd July 2018
The University of Glasgow commemorates the centenary of the Royal Air Force by highlighting the story of the true but often forgotten father of the service.
Your Stories: Before We Were Here
1st March 2018 - 24th June 2018
Annexe Communities have taken a trip through the Glasgow Museums’ store at Kelvin Hall to the Bronze Age. Take a look at the fascinating archaeological artefacts they've discovered!
Events in Lanarkshire
Argyll’s Secret Coast
18th June 2018 - 7th July 2018
Argyll’s Secret Coast is an exhibition of paintings by professional artist Carol Taylor at The Tolbooth, Lanark.
‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ Art Exhibition
6th June 2018 - 24th June 2018
A Breath of Fresh Air is an exhibition of paintings, jewellery and sculpture by Biggar Little Festival Open Studios artists at Biggar Museum!
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
18th June 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions every Monday and baby Bookbug every Tuesday during term time!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
18th June 2018
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire for their health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Making the Great Tapestry of Scotland
18th May 2018 - 1st July 2018
See the behind-the-scenes creation of The Great Tapestry of Scotland as it returns to New Lanark from 18th May to 1st July 2018!
Mini Flippers
18th June 2018
Kids under 5 can enjoy unlimited jumps along with their grown ups at Flip Out Glasgow's Mini Flipper sessions!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
18th June 2018
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Bishopton Art Group Summer Exhibition
9th June 2018 - 28th June 2018
Bishopton Art Group are hosting their early summer art exhibition at Bishopton Library during the month of June!
Comicrazy Cafe Events
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Paisley's specialist comic book and trading card shop, Comicrazy, have events on everyday for all hobbies including Pokémon, Yugioh and Magic The Gathering!
Edie
25th May 2018 - 25th June 2018
Book your seats for the new British independent film, Edie showing at Showcase Cinema Paisley - an incredibly inspiring and life affirming story featuring Sheila Hancock.
Linwood High School presents Legally Blonde
18th June 2018 - 19th June 2018
Linwood High School students will have Linwood thinking pink when they present their production of Legally Blonde JR. later this month!
Paisley Art Institute 130th Annual Exhibition
20th May 2018 - 24th June 2018
The Paisley Art Institute's 130th Annual Art Exhibition, at Paisley Museum, will contain artworks by the best contemporary talent from all over Scotland and beyond!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
18th June 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Ceroc Stirling Dance Classes
18th June 2018
Get the Ceroc bug with this dynamic blend of Jive and Salsa dance classes every Monday evening at King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn!
Cinema Club: My Cousin Rachel
18th June 2018
My Cousin Rachel, starring Rachel Weisz, is a 2017 romantic drama film based upon the 1951 novel by Daphne du Maurier and it's showing at Mugdock Cinema Club on 18th June.
Exhibition: Talking Shops
26th February 2018 - 22nd June 2018
Come along to the Engine Shed's new exhibition 'Talking Shops' exploring traditional shop fronts in all their glory!
Gathering - Pragmatic Buddhism Stirling
18th June 2018
Pragmatic Buddhism is mindfulness made meaningful for today’s world. Come and join us on a Monday evening at Transition Stirling!
Kidslingo French and Spanish: Falkirk
18th June 2018
Bring language to life and really inspire our little learners with Kidslingo French and Spanish classes at The Cowshed, Callendar Park, Falkirk.
New Swing and Salsa Dance Class
2nd March 2018 - 14th December 2018
Join CoStep.Co's new weekly dance classes starting in Blair Drummond Community Hall on Friday evenings from March 2018.
Scotland’s Gardens - Duntreath Castle Gardens
1st February 2018 - 30th November 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Visit Duntreath Castle Gardens with lake, woodland walk & 15th century keep and chapel.
Scotland’s Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden
27th January 2018 - 28th September 2018
Scotland's Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden with large mature garden, house garden & woodland walks.
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow
1st February 2018 - 31st December 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow is a colourful garden with unusual specimens overlooking Dollar Glen.
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors
1st May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors is an award winning Victorian garden of just over one acre with a secret woodland garden to the side and an orchard.
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree
1st April 2018 - 15th October 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree is a charming garden with views from Ben Lomond to Ben Ledi.
Scotland’s Gardens: - Kilbryde Castle
1st March 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Enjoy the twelve acres of formal, woodland & wild gardens of Kilbryde Castle.
Stirling Builds
18th May 2018 - 12th August 2018
Come along and see parts of Stirling that you didn’t know were there, that are no longer there, and some which could have been built but never were!
Vintage Afternoon Tea
11th December 2017 - 10th December 2018
Enjoy a beautiful vintage afternoon tea with friends, family or colleagues at Friars Wynd Hotel.
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