Make Edinburgh your base for a trip to Scotland and combine the magic of Scotland's capital with the best of the Highlands on a tour with Rabbie's! Read more
This exhibition encourages us to examine our own ideas around mental health and aims to show how, even now, many older stereotypes and ideas about these conditions remain unchanged. Read more
Eclectic Boundaries brings together a diverse cohort of artists from around Edinburgh College of Art. There will be performance art mingled with adventure, fun, surprise and participation! Read more
Come along to Market on the Mall on top of Waverley Mall Shopping Centre in the heart of Edinburgh. A daily market (except Sundays), it's a great place to buy hancrafted gifts! Read more
This art exhibition brings together the work of four wildlife artists, Max Angus, Paul Bartlett, John Foker and John Hatton, with a contrasting approach to their subject. Read more
An exclusive exhibition by fine art photographer Walter, The Earl of Dalkeith, is showing now in The Loft at Restoration Yard, alongside the historic books that inspired his images. Read more
Discover some of the treasures within the National Museum Scotland's significant collection of oracle bones, the second largest in the world outside of China. Read more
Upright Gallery asked writer Ray French to submit a series of short texts to celebrate the dialects of the British Isles and they are brought to life by artists Gen Harrison and Chris Sleath. Read more
'On the Verge' is the current exhibition on at Birch Tree Gallery and features works by Penny Hunt and Melanie Hopwood, two artists from England. Read more
Le Roi Fou is delighted to present an exhibition of work by new generation Birmingham artist Dion Kitson in response to the body of work of Ian Hamilton Finlay. Read more
Come along and see a photographic project entitled “Leonardo Out of Context ”, taking place at the Italian Institute of Culture from 31st October to 29th November! Read more
Come along to The Fiddlers Arms every weekend from 9pm and enjoy free live music with something to suit everyone’s tastes! Entry is always free. Read more
This is a new show from the Nak.Ed.Art Collective, an artist led and curated exhibition with the opportunity to buy original work direct from established and up-and-coming artists. Read more
Still No Idea is a mischievous look at two friends searching for drama, action and a story to tell. Part-verbatim theatre, part-confession, part-comedy sketch show. Read more
Experience The Exorcist live when this spine-tingling new stage production, direct from London's West End, comes to the King's Theatre in November! Read more
Craigmillar Book Festival returns from 6th – 16th November and aims to inspire everyone in Craigmillar to enjoy the pleasures and benefits of reading, writing and other literacy activities. Read more
Experienced writer and inspiring tutor Yvonne Spence is running a writing class at Beetroot Sauvage on Wednesday mornings from 2nd October for 10 weeks. Come along and explore your creativity! Read more
Participants will be instructed in the art of embodied musical walking, sourcing sounds and gestures from specific place and re-kindling a sense of wonder and presence. Read more
Make a beautiful made-to-measure jacket, dress, skirt, trousers or waistcoat with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club's 6 week evening dressmaking class starting on 7th November! Read more
Belter Comedy is about bringing you the best and brightest of the comedy scene, showcasing brand new gags alongside tried and tested material. Read more
Led by Gareth Nicholls, this workshop, aimed at actors, recent graduates and those still in training, will examine how to prepare and feel comfortable in auditions. Read more
The Flight Free UK Edinburgh Group is holding an open forum for discussion and exchange on how aviation contributes to the climate crisis and how we can influence government to start to take action. Read more
Join Dyslexia Scotland and Edinburgh City Libraries for a night of music and discussion with live performances by dyslexic musicians Eilidh Steel and Jennifer Ewan! Read more
Budding detectives! Come along to Scotts Bar and Restaurant, South Queensferry as it hosts a Murder Mystery chef’s table led by trained actors from Murder Mystery Meals! Read more
Back by popular demand, experience Craigmillar Castle in a new light as the story of the infamous Craigmillar Bond is brought to life through illumination and projection. Read more
Join HOTT Heart of the Travellers at the official book launch of the much-anticipated children's picture book Wee Bessie written by David G Pullar and illustrated by Ruthie Redden! Read more
Conductor Martin Yates and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra are to give the World Premiere performances of a major lost work by Ralph Vaughan Williams at the Usher Hall on 8th November. Read more
Now in its fifth year, Elements will once again bring the UK’s finest makers to Edinburgh for a selling fair, exhibition, and events programme from 8th to 10th November. Read more
I’m Not Here by Rachael O'Conner & Tiger Mum by Eva Edo are two of the six script-in-hand readings selected for Traverse Theatre's first ever First Stages Festival. Read more
Come and meet the Traverse’s Artistic and Programming team, learn more about the work that goes on behind the scenes and ask questions about what’s coming up next at the Traverse. Read more
The Sewing Snug is feeling like getting their snuggle on and have decided to run a 2 day PJ sewing workshop ideal for beginner sewers on 8th & 15th November at Potter Around, Kirknewton! Read more
The UK’s number 1 tributes to the Small Faces and The Who return to the capital
for their annual joint gig. Catch them at The Bongo Club on Friday 8th November! Read more
Spark is a spoken word performance which examines female persecution and asks if womanhood is an act of burning at the stake or rising from the ashes. Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
Join your colleagues from the Scottish Society of Playwrights, Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland and researcher Fraser White as we pore over the early results from the biennial Playwrights Survey. Read more
Enjoy a fabulous evening of music from around the world, from wistful waltzes to tantalising tangos, played by the No.1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra on 9th November in St Vincent’s Chapel! Read more
Alexandra's Family Fund is holding an exclusive Art Auction with original pieces from artists Damian Callan and Richie Collins along with smaller pieces from local Scottish artists and photographers. Read more
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. Read more
Did you miss the launch of our first Boogie Bingo? Well, don't worry, its back this Autumn with live entertainment, fun superstar DJ’s and fantastic prizes!
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Experience some of the cheesiest cheeses in the world with Melted Raclette, Cheese Wheels, Gooey Mozzarella Sticks and a whole host of cheesetastic tastes at Cheese Fest Edinburgh 2019! Read more
Beginning in 2019 Dr HOOK™ will be on the road again with a spectacular show that will cover their rich musical history and will play the Usher Hall on 9th November. Read more
MoRunning, the national running event series, arrives in Edinburgh this November with fun 1.5km, 5km and 10km runs in aid of the Movember Foundation who raise awareness around men's health. Read more
Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra invites you to their winter concert, featuring music spanning over 100 years, on Saturday 9th November at the Reid Concert Hall. Read more
Motherland by Hugo Timbrell and 44 Sex Acts in One Week by David Finnigan are the final two of the six script-in-hand readings selected for Traverse Theatre's first ever First Stages Festival. Read more
Hear another two of the six script-in-hand readings selected for Traverse Theatre's first ever First Stages Festival - Blessed by Natalie McGrath and Exquisite Corpse by Conor O’Loughlin! Read more
Join us at RSCDS Edinburgh for fun Scottish dancing classes aimed at young dancers aged 5 - 10 years, on Saturday mornings at Craigmillar Park Church Hall! Read more
A new play about the power of our thoughts to create our reality through the eyes of an insect-obsessed teenager whose psychotic aunt comes to stay. Read more
Brighten your home with a 20cm lampshade made from May Morris fabric, which works perfectly for a pendant or table lamp, at this workshop on 9th November at Dovecot Studios! Read more
Classic Rush tribute will headline at La Belle Angele on 9th November with support from guitarist Steve Brown's original rock band SEEING RED with new singer Lisa Aird. Read more
This informal networking session is an opportunity for professional playwrights and directors to make new connections and meet potential collaborators.
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Blue Yarrow Therapies is running a soap-making workshop at Natami on 9th November and handmade soap always makes a great gift whether is for Christmas/birthdays or for yourself! Read more
Come along to the new Stockbridge Makers Market situated in the Lifecare Centre with makers and crafters whose work is hand made and handcrafted! Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show, with five different acts on every bill, has been sold out every week for the past five years. Read more
This talk by Maxwell Stocker on 9th November will explore the fascinating history of interactions between Egypt and Greece, why it matters, and why we should study it today. Read more
To mark the two year anniversary of the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company launch, founder and composer Daniel Martinez presents us with an extra special evening in St Mark's Unitarian Church! Read more
Join storyteller and author Jess Smith and HOTT Heart of the Travellers for an afternoon of stories and crafts based on the children’s picture book Wee Bessie!
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Wet Wet Wet are heading out on a UK tour this November, catch Graeme Clark, Tommy Cunningham, Neil Mitchell and new frontman, Kevin Simm at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on November 9th! Read more
Stoner Rock trio, WITCH TRIPPER return to Edinburgh, bringing their groovy southern-style boogie and sludgy guitar fuzz to Opium on Saturday 9th November! Read more
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. Read more
Unlock your full potential at this Breathe, Move, Recover, workshop on 10th November. It's a brilliant collaboration of Pilates and Wim Hof Method Fundamentals. Read more
Revive a traditional skill by learning how to set metal or wooden type and make personalised, spiral bound notebooks at this workshop run by The Arienas Collective on 10th November! Read more
This fun workshop, at Summerhall on 10th November, is aimed at 9-11 years and explores the potential of dance and movement for foreign language learning! Read more
Fawna Love presents Royal Brunch! An intimate drag show every second Sunday of the month, suitable for all ages, with 100% Vegan Brunch served at the interval by award winning Lucky Pig! Read more
Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value. Read more
Grassmarket Community Project ends their Classic Hollywood Season 2019 on 11th November with a screening of Kirk Douglas in his breakthrough role as troubled fighter “Midge” Kelly. Read more
Don't miss a special screening of CONNECT, a Scottish feature film starring Kevin Guthrie (Sunshine on Leith) and Stephen McCole (Outlaw King) that tackles the subject of male suicide. Read more
Starbar has launched a weekly poker game on Mondays, open to players of all abilities and levels of enthusiasm, as part of The Nuts Poker League, made famous by Dragons Den. Read more
Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today. Read more
Hot Cincinnati four-piece, The Tillers have been thumping their own distinctive style of string band-driven folk music for a decade and you can catch them at Traverse Bar Café on 11th November. Read more
Join Dr Alice Tarbuck and Dr Claire Askew for a six-week, interactive course that aims to unpack some of the purposes, trials, pitfalls and joys of navigating witchcraft in 2019. Read more
Joe Waterfield uses HES archive photographs and drawings to recreate the unforgettable Scottish tour in 1773 of lexicographer Samuel Johnson and biographer James Boswell. Read more
Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to the Edinburgh Playhouse to see Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical this November, starring Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies! Read more
Taking place in a recreation of the nose cone of a B-25 Mitchell bomber, Heller’s satirical war classic will be performed by Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group at The Biscuit Factory in November! Read more
Join Chris Packham and Paul Goldstein on the 12th November at Edinburgh Corn Exchange for an outspoken lecture showcasing some of their dazzling wildlife photography from the past year. Read more
Don't miss a unique and exclusive opportunity to see Frank Skinner perform new material for the first time in 5 years at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre on November 12th! Read more
Scottish duo, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie continue to tour their fourth album, ‘Farran’, this coming November and stop off at Leith Folk Club on 12th November! Read more
Come along to Doodles Ceramic Workshop on any Tuesday evening, 6-9pm throughout November & December and get a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while you paint! Read more
Tiny Tales is the perfect introduction to storytelling and the Centre for your wee ones. Sheila Kinninmonth leads a fun morning of farm animal stories on 12th November! Read more
Zubair’s grandmother has lived in the same house on the same street for 40 years. Until she gets on a plane to visit Zubair, seven seas away. Read more
Come along to the Combat Stress Scottish lecture 2019 to hear Robin Drysdale and Will Theakston from 'Men of Oar' reveal how they coped with this this year’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic challenge! Read more
Bringing you brand new short plays written exclusively for the Traverse stage by young people from across Edinburgh, Class Act is a must-see for anyone who wants to see the world afresh. Read more
Experienced writer and inspiring tutor Yvonne Spence is running a writing class at Beetroot Sauvage on Wednesday mornings from 2nd October for 10 weeks. Come along and explore your creativity! Read more
Learn basic dressmaking techniques so you can make your own clothes on this six week evening course starting on 13th November with Artisan Stitch! Read more
The past, present and future of human and animal genetics is discussed in this talk to marks 100 years since the founding of the Genetics Society and of Animal Genetics at Edinburgh University. Read more
On this intermediate one-day workshop, suitable for those that have taken the taster workshop or beginners workshop, you will learn how to make two different types of fine silver ring. Read more
Join fashion designer and tailor Vixy Rae to go behind the scenes, and beyond the kilt, to hear stories and fascinating anecdotes on Scotland’s most famous fabric, tartan! Read more
Delve into 1820s Edinburgh and the cadaver trade that shocked the city on a Burke and Hare Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s UNESCO Heritage Listed Old Town! Read more
Against the backdrop of Alexander Moffat‘s Elegies exhibition, Kati Waitzmann leads an evening of stories reflecting on the troubles of war and the healing properties of peace. Read more
Expect wonder, enchantment and a spectacle of colour this festive season as Edinburgh Castle, the defender of the nation, becomes the ‘Castle of Light’! Read more
Electric Groove Yoga invites you to move through traditional yoga poses with a touch of groove to the sounds of floor filling tunes this November at Eastside Edinburgh! Read more
Come and meet the HES paper conservators at HES Archives and Library for some practical advice on how to care for your family papers and photographs. Read more
Bassist James Lindsay is in constant demand working with some of the top names in the UK folk & jazz circuits and makes his Playtime debut on 14th November at the Outhouse. Read more
These Pregnancy Yoga classes, run by Jenny at Yoga Links, provide a calm, friendly and safe environment for you to connect to your body, your baby and your breath throughout pregnancy. Read more
This Postnatal Yoga class, run by Jenny from Yoga Links, mainly focuses on easing mum's achy body and regaining her strength, whilst baby enjoys the sounds and interaction of other babies. Read more
Irish comedian and actor Ardal O’Hanlon is bringing his must-see new show, The Showing Off Must Go On, to Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on 15th November 2019! Read more
Battalion Of Flies make a long awaited return to the stage to celebrate the 15th Anniversary and worldwide release of their critically acclaimed debut album 'Blue Lips, Cold Kiss'. Read more
Delve into 1820s Edinburgh and the cadaver trade that shocked the city on a Burke and Hare Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s UNESCO Heritage Listed Old Town! Read more
Stewart Brewing will be teaming up with Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen for their latest pop up event on Friday 15th November, everyone's favourite weekend treat, Fish & Chips! Read more
Holidays are coming... come and get your photo taken with the iconic Coca Cola Christmas Truck when it visits Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November 2019! Read more
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland presents Emergence 2019, a celebration of bold new works-in-progress from the country’s leading youth theatre directors.
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FANS Youth Film Festival will take place at Summerhall in November, showcasing the work of young filmmakers across three days of screenings, workshops and talks.
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Five Sisters Zoo will once again illuminate the zoo for another year and there is plenty of new surprises in store with our new enchanted riverside walk, stunning lit up water fountains and much more! Read more
Funkdozer meets Broken Windows...sort of! Followers of either band will see a few members in a very new light on 15th November at The Voodoo Rooms! Read more
With an extended route for 2019 and over 600 brand-new lanterns, there’s more to explore this year as Giant Lanterns return to Edinburgh Zoo from 15 November to 26 January 2020! Read more
The final talk of this season takes place on Friday 15th November in St Peter’s Church and Linlithgow Museum is delighted to welcome Linlithgow’s own resident historian Bruce Jamieson!
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Join local historian Patricia Penhallow as she takes you on a journey through Edinburgh’s past in this interactive murder mystery, which lets you play detective! Read more
The word’s got something to do with circles, and everything to do with five doughnuts from Edinburgh making pop punk music wrapped up in a semi-credible alternative rock ‘n’ roll package. Read more
If you used to sew but are a bit rusty, then this Refresher sewing class run by Artisan Stitch is a good starting point to brush up on your dressmaking techniques. Read more
Red Rose Productions present Rosa, a one-woman performance that seeks to tell the tale of the remarkably revolutionary figure Rosa Luxemburg. Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
The Scots Fiddle Festival at The Pleasance, Edinburgh is a three day festival of workshops, recitals, concerts, ceilidhs, stalls, bar and food, great company and much more... Read more
The World's Room is a home for traditional singing in Edinburgh organised by the Traditional Music Forum and held in the Waverley Bar, St Mary’s Street.
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The World Wide Wrestling League is bringing an action packed wrestling event for all the family to Dalkeith & Woodburn Miners Club on 15th November! Read more
This exhibition features work by nine contemporary artists based in Scotland with the artworks having an economy of gesture in common - a limited tonal palette or a monochrome colour plane. Read more
The Wee Spoke Hub is offering a series of 3 bike maintenance classes, run by their qualified mechanic, to cover all the things you need to know to take care of and repair your bike. Read more
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. Read more
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur? Could you benefit from investing time in your development? If so, then this workshop run by Anna Bell Coaching on 16th November could be for you! Read more
Newcastle’s Dayshifter offer up that most intriguing of combinations, a seriously heavy, dark melodic hardcore sound accompanied by passionate, heartfelt vocals. Read more
Join us at RSCDS Edinburgh for fun Scottish dancing classes aimed at young dancers aged 5 - 10 years, on Saturday mornings at Craigmillar Park Church Hall! Read more
Glaikit Carnyx present an interactive introduction to Gaelic song, describing some of the main types of Gaelic song and inviting participants to try singing along.
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Learn about the properties of our organic glycerine soap and selection of essential oils; and how to chop, melt, blend and pour your soap into shapes and sizes of your choice. Read more
The Johnnie Walker Bothy Bar has officially opened its doors for the festive season and is the perfect place to raise a glass this Christmas. Read more
Join Leith Labs at The Boardwalk, Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre on 16th November for another exciting exploration into science as it explores human impacts on the climate! Read more
Euan Stevenson and Konrad Wiszniewski give fascinating insights into the relationship between classical music and jazz in this superb, informal presentation on 16th November. Read more
Night Walk for Edinburgh, one of the biggest hits of the Edinburgh international Festival 2019, returns as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations. Read more
Enjoy an evening of opera highlights as the chorus and soloists from Edinburgh Studio Opera are joined by Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra on 16th November at The King's Hall! Read more
Have you wanted to try stand-up comedy? Then try the brand-new Stand Academy, where seasoned professional working comedians will be your tutors for a tough but fun bootcamp. Read more
Cute Owl Promotions proudly presents: tAngerinecAt (Ukraine/UK) on tour with support from Harbingers Drum Crew and SIN/RED at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 16th November. Read more
Fusion Functions & Events presents The Absolute Jam at La Belle Angele in November.... 'you'll struggle to find a more authentic Jam tribute than these lads'! Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
Come along to the Ethical and Scottish Christmas Fair at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre with it's great range of local, Scottish, fair trade & ethical gifts, all under one roof!
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The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show, with five different acts on every bill, has been sold out every week for the past five years. Read more
This weekend course run by Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop and led by designer, Robin Burns, will introduce you to woodworking and joinery skills which are useful to artists. Read more
Let Edinburgh’s resident silent disco experience transport you into a Yuletide fantasyland on a new adventure to discover the true spirit of Christmas.
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Cheshire-based riff monsters 1968 are pushing the older sound into modern ears and using volume to ensure that listeners or spectators are left with the feedback, for days. Read more
Nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2017 and 2018, Ahir Shah is on tour again with his new stand-up show DOTS and you can catch him at The Stand Edinburgh on 17th November! Read more
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. Read more
Direct from the USA, the world's biggest, best and most successful Elvis Tribute show returns to the UK by popluar demand and stops off at Edinburgh Playhouse on 17th November! Read more
Come along and try Transmission Meditation, a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development! Read more
Light Night is a free event for all to enjoy. The finale will be a spectacular pyrotechnics display marking the official switch on of Edinburgh’s Christmas lights with Santa’s “flying” visit. Read more
Celebrate the festive season and visit some of Edinburgh's most popular bars for some refreshing cocktails at a price you simply can't refuse with Montpeliers Christmas Cocktail Club wristband! Read more
Using these skills learned at the Stand Academy, students will be encouraged (but not bullied) into taking part at our showcase night on 17th November. Read more
Castle Street Christmas Fair returns from 18th to 24th November. It's an ideal place in the heart of the city to seek out gifts that perfectly compliment the high street stores! Read more
Illness, and memories of being ill, can haunt our bodies physically and emotionally. Learn how graphic novels can help repair such trauma in this workshop at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Read more
One of the most popular stand-up comics in the UK, Jack Whitehall is heading out on his largest ever tour this winter which includes a night at the Edinburgh Playhouse! Read more
Starbar has launched a weekly poker game on Mondays, open to players of all abilities and levels of enthusiasm, as part of The Nuts Poker League, made famous by Dragons Den. Read more
Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today. Read more
For World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019, explore the issue of our times, Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR), through discussion, creativity and meeting ASCUS Lab’s own collection of microbes. Read more
Showcasing original compositions and innovative arrangements, this pioneering septet brings together some of the most exciting and award-winning talents on the Scottish jazz scene. Read more
'We the Animals' tells the tale of three young, energetic, mixed heritage brothers, growing up in working class upstate New York and is screening at Grassmarket Community Project on 18th November. Read more
Following a world tour to sold-out venues throughout the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Adam Ant stops at the Usher Hall, as part of his 2019 ‘Friend or Foe’ UK Tour. Read more
This interactive performance workshop explores ways of discovering the cultural commons that makes our place through play and dance and is followed by a Ceilidh! Read more
Multi-award nominated musical-activist-comedians, Jonny & The Baptists, are sick of being political and divisive. This show is about how everything is definitely fine. Let’s just get along! Read more
Come along to Doodles Ceramic Workshop on any Tuesday evening, 6-9pm throughout November & December and get a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while you paint! Read more
The Being Human Ceilidh House combines radical hospitality and creative generosity to bridge divides between cultures, mentalities and research disciplines. Read more
Tim Minchin, award-winning comedian, actor and composer, will return to the stage for his first UK tour dates since 2011 and you can catch him at Edinburgh Playhouse on 19th November 2019. Read more
As part of Adoption Week Scotland 2019, St Andrew's Children's Society will be holding an Adoption Information Evening in their office at 7 John’s Place, Edinburgh on 20th November. Read more
This talk at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh will explore the ‘madness’ of both human and animals, the curious cross-codings arising between ‘mad’ people and troublesome beasts. Read more
Experienced writer and inspiring tutor Yvonne Spence is running a writing class at Beetroot Sauvage on Wednesday mornings from 2nd October for 10 weeks. Come along and explore your creativity! Read more
Sonnet Youth is a literary rave bringing together poets, authors, rappers, comedians and musicians for a night of no holds barred performances. Read more
Join Keir McAllister, Vladimir McTavish, Stu Murphy and special guests as they compete for very last laugh in oblivion at The End of the World Show. Read more
Join Surgeons' Hall Museums Human Remains Conservator, Cat Irving, for the third and final talk in the 'Adventures in Anatomy' series as she talks about our skin! Read more
This brand new show for families is set in an intimate ‘pop-up’ art gallery, featuring a flying fish, fashion on a tin can, and a mermaid who isn’t afraid to make an exhibition of herself. Read more
We are told to ‘look after’ our brains. Work with a storytelling expert to write a bedtime story to your brain on this workshop at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Read more
Following the monumental success of her podcast, Conversations of Inspiration, Holly Tucker is hitting the road throughout 2019 and bring the podcast live to The Hub Edinburgh on November 21st! Read more
Join us at Restoration Yard on Thursday 21st November for a Festive Food and Wine Tasting with Richard Bouglet, Director and Co-founder of L’Art du Vin! Read more
This event on 21st November, at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, sees Mortgage Advice Bureau Network Scotland answer any of your questions when it comes to your children climbing the property ladder. Read more
Lily Barnes, the Morton Documentation and Digitisation Officer, will share images and stories from the fascinating collection of photographic albums of Brodie Castle in this talk at Gladstone's Land. Read more
On Thursday 21st November, Mark Dallas brings his brand new one man show to The Beehive Inn, Edinburgh for a journey through the outlandish history of Insane Championship Wrestling! Read more
The brand new Belushi's opening is coming soon, and the launch party will be held on the 21st of November from 7pm. Come discover or rediscover the super cool new bar!
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RTF Promotions presents Statement Force Of Life UK Tour 2019 at Opium Edinburgh on Thursday 21st November. Joining them are Midnight Prophecy, Darkness Divine and A Ritual Spirit. Read more
Get rid of your unloved clothes and pick up some real gems for just £5 at Sofi’s Clothes Swap, with all proceeds going to the overseas healthcare charity EMMS International! Read more
Join West End and Broadway leading ladies Kerry Ellis and Zoe Tyler for a magical festive evening of show stopping musical numbers performed in the stunning surroundings of St Giles Cathedral. Read more
Anthony Daniels is best known for playing the droid C-3PO in every Star Wars™ film and Waterstones Edinburgh is delighted to welcome him to sign copies of his new book on 22nd November. Read more
Edinburgh University Chamber Choir invites you to join them in celebrating the Feast of St Cecilia with an evening of Britten and Purcell at St John’s Episcopal Church. Read more
Come along to Cargilfield Preparatory School for a fundraising Christmas Fair on Friday 22nd November in aid of Super Troop, Dogs for Good and Penumbra! Read more
The Edinburgh Art Fair, with 50+ galleries and 500+ artists, returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange for it's 15th edition from 22nd to 24th November! Read more
UK progressive metallers Heart Of A Coward return to Scotland's capital in support of their latest album ‘The Disconnect’ playing Opium on Friday 22nd November! Read more
Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show The Cynic’s Mixtape, his most brutally honest show yet and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on 22nd November 2019. Read more
Edinburgh University DrumSoc returns with another year of The Beat Route, taking you on a tour of the groovy, funky sounds of West African rhythms with support from the West African Dance Society! Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
In this exhibition, at the Scottish Ornithologists' Club, Darren Woodhead presents watercolours created over the past two years, inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of East Lothian. Read more
For one night only, The Edinburgh Makars present a medley of entertainment in a variety evening on Saturday 23rd November in the Columcille Centre! Read more
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. Read more
Get into the festive spirit at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club and learn embroidery techniques whilst making a beautiful hand stitched embroidery piece, perfect for a handmade gift at Christmas! Read more
Join Authentic Bliss Holistic Therapies for a morning of me-time and self exploration, in the gorgeous Cadell Room, at the stunning Cockenzie House & Gardens on 23rd November! Read more
Join us at RSCDS Edinburgh for fun Scottish dancing classes aimed at young dancers aged 5 - 10 years, on Saturday mornings at Craigmillar Park Church Hall! Read more
This lecture on 23rd November looks at the history of Edinburgh and its burgeoning New Town, revealing how it was drawn into the sugar trade, as sugar entered through the Port of Leith. Read more
The Scottish Chamber Choir, directed by Iain McLarty, present two beautiful Masses for Double Choir in St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, accompanied by the Cathedral's organist, Simon Leach. Read more
Join Embrace the Middle East to celebrate the end of Running home 2019 with live music from rising star Ellyn Oliver and band then ceilidh dance the night away with Fiddle Me Timbers! Read more
This one day taster will introduce you to techniques to print with plaster using two different processes; linocutting and digital image transfer. Read more
Create your own fishbowl terrarium with succulents in this workshop run by Boyes Botanics, St Margarets House on Saturday 23rd November. All materials will be provided. Read more
Please join us at The Arienas Collective, 2 Dublin Meuse any time between 12 noon and 7pm on Saturday, 23 November 2019 for our annual Open Day! Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
The Firrenes are a melodic, song-based rock band from Edinburgh who know how to put on a show and you can catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 23rd November! Read more
The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show, with five different acts on every bill, has been sold out every week for the past five years. Read more
Art lovers, whisky fans, gin connoisseurs, unite! Tobermory Distillery are introducing a guided art tour like no other, with the launch of the UK’s first ‘fine art crawl’ around Edinburgh bars. Read more
This exhibition is a collaboration between artist Alan McIntyre, Crossing Countries, and the children & learners at Bobbi Bear and Mason Lincoln Special Needs School in South Africa. Read more
Learn more about Blackness Bay and discover all about the wildlife inhabiting this internationally important stretch of shoreline on this guided walk on Saturday 23rd November. Read more
Join the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities for a fantastic evening featuring the Yiddish Song Project and Klezmer Ceilidh on Saturday 23rd November!
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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. Read more
Get ahead of the crowds this Christmas and support our dogs and cats by visiting the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home annual Christmas Market on 24th November! Read more
The annual Hafla, organised by the Edinburgh Egyptian Dancers, has been running for over 20 years. Come and enjoy a meddley of Middle Eastern dance performances on 24th November! Read more
Malecon Matinee is back! Inspired by the famous Malecon esplanade in Havana, we're bringing the sounds and dance styles of Cuba to Edinburgh's very own seaside on 24th November! Read more
Looking for a special Christmas gift? Then come along to Potter Around's annual Christmas Craft Fair at their craft studio in Kirknewton on Sunday 24th November! Read more
The Cosmic Shambles Network are pleased to announce that, due to public demand, Robin Ince will be adding an extra thirteen dates to his hugely popular Chaos of Delights tour this November. Read more
Come on down to the Basement on a Sunday afternoon to drink, dance and sing along to simply the most authentic 60’s band you will ever hear 'Edinburgh’s own Fayne and the Cruisers'! Read more
The good Doctor Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury-nominated daughter Eliza Carthy join forces to perform songs from their first duo album ever at Traverse Bar Café on 24th November! Read more
The 2019 SSE Scottish Women’s Cup Final will be held at Tynecastle Park, the home of Heart of Midlothian FC, on Sunday 24th November and is guaranteed to provide a fun family day! Read more
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra is delighted that Jazzmeia Horn will join them for three exclusive debut concerts in Scotland, one of which is at the Usher Hall on 24th November. Read more
The Feldenkrais Method is a unique and very effective way to address problems of the neck, shoulders and spine. Let go of stressful habitual patterns and feel more focused and full of vitality! Read more
Starbar has launched a weekly poker game on Mondays, open to players of all abilities and levels of enthusiasm, as part of The Nuts Poker League, made famous by Dragons Den. Read more
Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today. Read more
Steve Mason, once a founding member of the Beta Band, is now best known as an artist with a rare melodic gift and you can catch him at La Belle Angele on Monday 25th November! Read more
This adaptation of Reif Larsen’s 2010 YA bestseller is a firm favourite of a few of Grassmarket Community Picture House regulars and is screening again on Monday 25th November! Read more
Get into the festive spirit at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club and learn embroidery techniques whilst making a beautiful hand stitched embroidery piece, perfect for a handmade gift at Christmas! Read more
Learn how to make eco-friendly shampoo bars on this festive-themed workshop with local designer-maker Jenny Smith of The Scottish Soapworks on 26th November at The Arienas Collective! Read more
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic story 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' when it comes to life on stage at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in November! Read more
Le Roi Fou is delighted to present Joanna Kessel's Aurum | Gold exhibition, featuring intimately scaled collages in Venetian gold leaf mosaic, glass smalti and concrete. Read more
Join May Morris expert Rowan Bain from The William Morris Gallery, to hear about May’s extraordinary life and career, in this talk at Dovecot Studios on 26th November! Read more
Come along to Doodles Ceramic Workshop on any Tuesday evening, 6-9pm throughout November & December and get a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while you paint! Read more
The Dashkova Centre is screening Oksana Karas's award-winning 2019 film High Above on 26th November in Lecture theatre G3, presented in partnership with Russian Film Week London. Read more
Experienced writer and inspiring tutor Yvonne Spence is running a writing class at Beetroot Sauvage on Wednesday mornings from 2nd October for 10 weeks. Come along and explore your creativity! Read more
Harriet Dyer loves dinosaurs, so come and dip your body in her very large catacomb of chaos on Wednesday 27th November at the Gilded Balloon Basement! Read more
Productivity Club Scotland is a pilot project being developed to strengthen networking and peer-to-peer learning for businesses and is taking place on 27th November at Codebase Edinburgh. Read more
New Zealand lads Six60 come to visit La Belle Angele on their World Tour. Their sound is unique - a fresh Kiwi fusion of roots, reggae, hip hop, dubstep, and drum and bass! Read more
White is a playful, highly visual show for very young children and a perfect first time theatre experience for 2-4 year-olds. See it at Traverse Theatre in November! Read more
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present the world premiere of An Edinburgh Christmas Carol, a magical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. Read more
Hosted by self confessed cheeky besom Jay Lafferty this is a monthly comedy night bringing you the best from across comedy’s glorious communities. Read more
Enjoy a tasting comparing the classic French region of Bordeaux matched against the wines of Chile with Rose Murray Brown Master of Wine & The Scotsman wine columnist as your guide! Read more
Don't miss acclaimed duo Chris Stout (fiddle) and Catriona McKay (Scottish harp) for a varied night of music at St Peter's Scottish Episcopal Church, Linlithgow on 28th November! Read more
With fizz, exceptional shopping and a live festive floral masterclass, Ladies Night at Dobbies promises to be an evening to remember, with all ticket proceeds going directly Teenage Cancer Trust! Read more
Enjoy a lyrical exploration of motherhood, myth and madness, inspired by the wild seas and folktales of the Shetlands and Orkney, in this modern retelling of the Medea tragedy. Read more
As part of Russian Film Week 2019, the Dashkova Centre is delighted to present Alexander Lungin's award-winning 2019 film Great Poetry on Thursday 28th November!
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Try The Cauldron Magical Experience, a 1 hr 45 min immersive class in Edinburgh, where you wield a working magic wand and use molecular mixology to brew drinkable elixirs! Read more
Edinburgh Studio Opera invites you to this spectacular black tie event, held at The Caves, with food, drinks, and the extraordinary Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra and Mystery Season as DJ! Read more
Celebrated Scottish author Damian Barr discusses his much-loved memoir, "Maggie and Me", with journalist and presenter Stephen Jardine at the National Library of Scotland on Friday 29th November. Read more
Join us at Christopher Howard Kitchens, Stockbridge on the 29th and see how versatile an Everhot cooker really is. We'll be cooking, baking and roasting black themed dishes throughout the day. Read more
Enjoy a welcome Christmas cocktail, three course meal with coffee and half a bottle of house wine then dance the night away with music from our resident DJ! Read more
FFU Scotland CIC are a non profit social enterprise organisation for fibromyalgia and will be holding meetings in Edinburgh at Tollcross Community Centre throughout 2019. Read more
Donald Nelson leads an evening of stories around the theme of ‘Never Give Up’ at Edinburgh's long-running storytelling club in The Waverley Bar on 29th November. Read more
Come along to a special screening of this inspiring film about the power of music, meditation and mantra, followed by a kirtan session with Katie O'Neil and Francesco Benvenuti on 29th November! Read more
Medusa Touch Scottish tour launching their highly acclaimed new album on ONR records 'Terror eyes' comes to Opium Edinburgh on Friday 29th November! Read more
Come along to a unique and fun workshop with Artisan Stitch creating your own little evening bag from fabric scraps, the perfect accessory to a wedding outfit, or for a special holiday night out. Read more
Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend in style as Scotts Kitchen and Arbikie Distillery team up to bring you a fantastic Scottish feast with matching Scottish cocktails on Friday 29th November! Read more
The Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society invites you to an evening of traditional Scottish fiddle music on Friday 29th November to celebrate St Andrew's Day! Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
Come along to Upright Gallery this December as it brings together an exhibition from 22 artists that have previously exhibited at the gallery and also some that are lined up for 2020! Read more
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. Read more
Don't miss acclaimed duo Chris Stout (fiddle) and Catriona McKay (Scottish harp) for a varied night of music at St James Scottish Episcopal Church, Leith on 30th November! Read more
Make a gorgeous unique Christmas decoration on this fun 'no-sew' craft class for families at Artisan Stitch, suitable for ages 6 to 12 year olds! Read more
Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations at this free fun session led by Ceilidhkids. Read more
Bring the family along to the Royal Scottish Academy on 30th November and make gifts and decorations for Christmas in this free drop-in event led by artists Geri Loup-Nolan and Rachael Bibby! Read more
Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe's 2 year anniversary party is happening on 30th November & 1st December and it's Harry Potter themed with the resident doggies all dressed up in fabulous outfits! Read more
This talk on 30th November at Newhailes House explores some of the heat as well as the light that was generated by the Scottish Enlightenment effort.
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Enjoy a candlelit concert by a small group of singers drawn from cathedral and collegiate choirs from across the UK on 30th November in aid of Mission to Seafarers Scotland! Read more
In this fun, hands-on workshop at Restoration Yard, kids of all ages can paint and glitter pre-made clay decorations and walk away with two unique pieces of keep-forever festive art. Read more
Roll up, roll up! Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott are back in a circus-inspired King's Panto spectacular packed full of the thrills, spills, dazzling stunts and jaw-dropping special effects! Read more
Join Kate and Jenny at The Lane Yoga Studio on Saturday 30th November for a transformational workshop combining powerful Kundalini Yoga and the healing power of sound. Read more
In association with Ministry Of Sound, The Event Factory proudly presents 'Ministry Of Sound Edinburgh' at ATIK on 30th of November. Prepare for Music, Madness and Mayhem! Read more
Join Calton Consort for a vibrant selection of sacred and secular choral music, conducted by Frikki Walker, to celebrate St Andrew's Day in the wonderful surroundings of Old St Paul's Church! Read more
Rummage for treasures at the monthly Out of the Blue Flea Market with over 45 stalls full to bursting with clothes, jewellery, small furniture, music, books, bric-a-brac and so much more. Read more
Enjoy a night of heavy riffs and blasting beats with Razor Sharp Death Blizzard, Age of Parasites, Jorogumo and HXHDRN at Opium on 30th November! Read more
The fifth annual Scottish Youth Film Festival takes place in Edinburgh this weekend and interested young people can come along for FREE and take part in workshops, screenings and talks. Read more
Gather round and hear the tales of Scotland's myths and mysteries from two of Scotland's leading storytellers Beverly Bryant and Heather Yule at Stewart Brewing this St Andrews Day! Read more
Celebrate St. Andrew’s Day and Fair Saturday with family and friends to dance well-known Scottish dances and sing well-known songs at the Scottish Storytelling Centre! Read more
Come and join a multi-sensory story session with storyteller Ailie Finlay! All welcome but particularly suitable for children with additional needs and their friends and families. Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show, with five different acts on every bill, has been sold out every week for the past five years. Read more
Whitburn Band and Fairey Band, two of the UK’s finest brass bands, are playing at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral on 30th November, and look forward to delivering a diverse programme of music. Read more
Enjoy a totally chilled out night in the wonderful Edinburgh Ukranian Club on 30th November, with a one hour sitar and tabla concert followed by a one hour yoga class accompanied by live sitar! Read more
Move More is a programme of physical activity, advice and support for people at all stages of the cancer journey, contact the Macmillan East Ren team and find out how to get involved.
Eastwood Park Theatre brings the National Theatre to Giffnock as part of their project 'NT Live'! Catch Hansard, starring Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings, on Thursday 7th November!
A mindful walk is an excellent way to clear your mind of clutter and restore your sense of focus, so why take some time out and join in one of these Mindfulness Walks in Neilston!
Every Friday at Clarkston Library, trained volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
Elio Pace and David Brown are back on the road to deliver a sensational tour celebrating the music of Billy Joel, don't miss them at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on November 8th!
Running from Saturday 5th October until 28th December, Kings and Queens of Kilmaurs is a weekly 25 mile bike ride meeting at Parklands Country Club, Newton Mearns riding out to Kilmaurs!
Restorative Yoga reduces muscle tension and general fatigue, and encourages deep relaxation, come along to one of these monthly sessions at Mearns Castle Golf Academy!
Robin and his pals need your help this winter to put on a feast like no other, join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and make a bird-feeders to delight your feathered friends!
The Minerva Club bring Made in Dagenham, to Eastwood Park Theatre! With a rousing score, interesting, colourful characters and some hilarious comedy, this is a show you shouldn't miss!
The Eastwood Macmillan Cancer Support Committee are holding their fourth Art Exhibition and Sale at Whitecraigs Tennis Club between November 15th and 17th!
Every Friday at Clarkston Library, trained volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
Come along to Broom Church, Newton Mearns on Saturday 16th November for the annual Christmas Fair and indulge in some festive home baking and early Christmas shopping!
Barrhead Salvation Army will be hosting their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 16th November with a variety of stalls selling toys, books, homebaking, jewellery, crafts and gifts!
Running from Saturday 5th October until 28th December, Kings and Queens of Kilmaurs is a weekly 25 mile bike ride meeting at Parklands Country Club, Newton Mearns riding out to Kilmaurs!
The Neilston Knit & Natter Group are holding a morning sale of work in the Library on November 16th and 19th with all monies raised going to local charity Neilston First Responders!
Scottish Wildlife Trust Talk: Volunteering and Citizen Science
18th November 2019
Join the Clarkston & East Kilbride Scottish Wildlife Trust group in Busby for one of their regular evening talks on November 18th, where the topic will be 'Volunteering and Citizen Science'.