Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
READ MORE250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.
READ MOREJoin us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!
READ MOREParents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.
READ MORECome along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!
READ MOREOur Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
READ MOREJoin professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
READ MORELearn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.
READ MORECome along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!
READ MOREHistoric Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
READ MOREAria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.
READ MOREJoin us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
READ MOREThis exhibition looks behind the masks, to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences of nursing staff during COVID-19 and past pandemics.
READ MOREThe weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
READ MOREJoin a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
READ MORELooking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREHave fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREExperience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREEvery Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market, home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
READ MOREThe weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
READ MOREActor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
READ MORECome and enjoy all your favourite singalongs and some of Scotland's best musical talents at The Three Sisters Edinburgh!
READ MORECome and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
READ MORECome and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
READ MORELet your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
READ MOREScotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
READ MOREJoin us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
READ MOREJoin Pirita Tuisku for these weekly Groove Back Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios at St. Margaret's House from Sunday 21st January!
READ MOREDon't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
READ MOREIt's darker, it's scarier... It's Dungeon Lates! That’s right, The Edinburgh Dungeon will be opening into the darker hours of the night to bring back its infamous adults-only Lates shows!
READ MOREJoin us at Dynamic Earth on selected Saturdays throughout the year for a variety of hands on activities!
READ MOREAll welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
READ MOREJoin host Michael Dodds every Wednesday at The Three Sisters for an evening of music, singing, poetry, comedy and much more!
READ MOREThe Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!
READ MOREPortobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
READ MOREA lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
READ MOREVisit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!
READ MOREMarvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.
READ MOREJoin us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for the Bad Boy Pub Quiz on a Tuesday at 8pm in our Main Bar!
READ MOREWe've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!
READ MOREShop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
READ MORETransmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
READ MOREIn these sessions, Fionnbarr, Little Plaza's resident musician will play and sing for the kids and parents, with elements like singing and clapping along for those who want to.
READ MOREEdinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper.
READ MOREJoin Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
READ MOREJoin us for these cosy, safe and fun monthly Empathy Café meetings where we practice embodied self-empathy, empathic listening and communicating, and resolving conflicts in real-time.
READ MORESusan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
READ MOREStep into the vibrant world of Warhol After Hours at Dovecot Studios! This exclusive event offers a fusion of socialising and art appreciation against the backdrop of Warhol’s groundbreaking works.
READ MORECode Cadets are looking for young tech minds to join their after-school coding club on Thursdays at The Pavilion, Myreside!
READ MORECollective presents the first solo presentation in the UK of Sicilian artist Elisa Giardina Papa's work, in an exhibition titled "U Scantu": A Disorderly Tale (2022).
READ MOREGet yourself down to The Globe Bar Edinburgh for the best fun you can have with a microphone on a Thursday!
READ MOREJoin us on at The Globe Bar on Mondays for our Pub Quiz and win yourself some monies to spend in the bar for answering questions correctly.
READ MOREGet ready for a haunting so fabulous you'll die from excitement! The Spooktacular 'Haunted Haus' is back to terrorize Banshee Labyrinth!
READ MOREAre you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub - built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.
READ MOREA monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
READ MOREThis exhibition features over 20 large pieces ranging from fans, chasubles and fabric panels, illuminating Pauline Caulfield’s versatile yet distinctive work!
READ MOREThese tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.
READ MOREKevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!
READ MOREJoin Honey Pot Creative Cafe for 6 weeks or individual workshops to learn how to create art using different techniques with fused glass.
READ MORECome and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
READ MORETake two top academics, some dangerous ideas, add one comedian and you have the force of nature that is the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas (CODI)!
READ MOREGet ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday at The Canons Gait.
READ MOREScotland's Best Comedians Live are proud to bring a new weekly showcase to the Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh.
READ MOREEnjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and Warren Mailley-Smith!
READ MORESpinner rings, also known as worry rings are great for the fidgets amongst us. Join Ali Bali Jewellery to make a sterling silver spinner ring with two spinners in this workshop!
READ MORELearn to make a set of three different sterling silver skinny stacking rings in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!
READ MOREEnjoy Live music and quiz nights at McGonagall's Gin and Whisky Emporium in Edinburgh's Old Town!
READ MOREAnnasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
READ MOREBongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
READ MOREJoin John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares on a suitably spooktacular ghost walk through Leith!
READ MOREFollowing on from their sell our shows in 2023, the Tandem Writers are back with a series of three individual 45-minute play readings expanding on their previous stories.
READ MOREThe National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
READ MOREHeld in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
READ MOREJoin Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Davidson’s Mains! It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
READ MOREHunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
READ MOREThe garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
READ MOREFierce Friday returns with your Majesty season 2 winner Tina Justina, bringing her very own show to debut at The Three Sisters!
READ MOREDon't miss out on the uproarious experience that has Edinburgh and beyond rolling in laughter at The Canon's Gait every weekend!
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MORELe Monde sans fin is an original and eco-designed exhibition constituting a visual variation of the comic strip Le Monde sans fin by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain.
READ MORECome and join the the Universal School of Holistic Therapies for 90 minutes of complete relaxation, sound immersion, meditation and reiki at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
READ MORECastle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
READ MOREJoin this open group at The Salisbury Centre to explore the amazing symbolism of the Tarot, and the many ways in which the cards can support our wellbeing!
READ MORELearn all the techniques and secrets to creating your own fan veil performance at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
READ MORECome along to this new exhibition of landscapes by French/Swiss artist Emmanuel Matt showing at Birch Tree Gallery!
READ MOREThis exhibition at Upright Gallery brings together two Edinburgh based artists, ceramicist Hazel Frost and printmaker Kim Minuti.
READ MOREThis long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
READ MOREThe Girls of Slender Means is a story of glamour in austerity, women at work, women at play, and women’s wit.
READ MOREJoin Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
READ MORECome along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MOREAir Dimàirtean bho seo a mach bhith seisean ‘Seinnidh Sinn’ a’ tòiseachadh aig Leith Depot bho 5-6 uairean feasgar. (Seinnidh Sinn is a Gaelic Singing Circle)
READ MORECome along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!
READ MOREThis exhibition at the Scottish Ornithologists Club presents the work of three artists who apply unusual approaches and media to the subject of wildlife.
READ MOREGet ready for a night of bingo with a twist, where you can dance, party, win prizes and fla-mingle with friends!
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MORECome along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MOREJoin Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Spring.
READ MOREDave Reubens, The Extreme Magician, goes all out to give you a sneaky peek behind the scenes with his All Out Magic Show at The Banshee Labyrinth.
READ MOREJoin The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin us for our brand new ‘Brunch at The Bridge’ monthly event at The Bridge Inn, Ratho and enjoy the backdrop of live music!
READ MOREBrowse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items. Come on down and find just what you never knew you needed!
READ MOREThis exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh has been created by groups in Edinburgh who are campaigning to make our city a safe place for cycling.
READ MORECome along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MORE101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
READ MOREThe Drifters Girl, the acclaimed new musical which tells the remarkable story of The Drifters and the woman who made them, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2024!
READ MORELyon & Turnbull's Prints & Multiples sale on 1st May is packed with a wide variety of different examples from this exciting genre of artwork.
READ MOREOur Smaland creche team welcome you all to our FREE Baby and Toddler Music Group every Wednesday morning at Ikea Edinburgh!
READ MOREFresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet, that comedian your mother doesn’t like you seeing shares a new hour of brutally funny stand-up for 2024.
READ MOREAre you dyslexic? Then join Dyslexia Scotland on Wednesday 1st May when the Edinburgh Dyslexic Adult Network meeting returns!
READ MOREThis tribute event at Scottish Poetry Library on 1st May presents poetry read by James Robertson, who will be in conversation with Professor Rhona Brown.
READ MOREJoin us at Lind & Lime on the 1st of May as we celebrate Scotland's Larder with MasterChef Finalist & food writer, Sarah Rankin!
READ MOREJoin us in the amazing acoustic and atmosphere of St Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday 1st May, for an evening of familiar songs as you've never heard them!
READ MOREThis May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!
READ MOREJourney deep into Tolkien's imagination, from The Lord of the Ring's mythic roots to its enduring legacy. Followed by Q&A.
READ MOREScotland's Music Convention returns to Edinburgh from 1st to 3rd May 2024, featuring music industry speakers and the country's most exciting emerging artists.
READ MOREJoin us at John Lewis Edinburgh on 2nd May for an evening of talks, demos, shopping and more to help you prepare for your parenting journey!
READ MORECome along and experience a night of live music provided to you by three of Edinburgh's up-and-coming female musicians at The Voodoo Rooms on 2nd May!
READ MOREJoin us for an exclusive Irish whiskey and gin tasting event hosted by Glendalough on May 2nd at Malones Leith.
READ MOREBAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Howden Park Centre on 2nd May!
READ MOREJohnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane will tour the UK in May 2024, performing songs from both of their collaborative albums, with a date at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on the 2nd!
READ MOREJoin Glasgow-based artist and writer Megan Rudden on a walking tour of Collective and Calton Hill, Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd May!
READ MOREJoin Orienteering Edinburgh for these Thursday lunchtime runs, it's a great way to get outside and active during your working day!
READ MORESinger-songwriter Paris Paloma will be performing in Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at the Caves as part of her 'my mind (now) tour' tour!
READ MOREThe First Thursday Blues Club welcome the Robin Robertson Blues Band on Thursday 2nd May with support from the Burnside Burners!
READ MOREVaughan Williams’s captivating The LarkAscending is one of the country’s most cherished pieces, and violinist and conductor Andrew Manze is an authority on the composer’s music.
READ MORELose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable Swan Lake, when it finally returning to Scotland in 2024 after its sell-out 2016 debut!
READ MOREFeaturing a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.
READ MOREBack To Bacharach is a fantastic show for all ages, friends and family, songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again.
READ MORELegendary DJ Gary Davies takes the UK's most popular 80s radio show on tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 3rd May!
READ MOREWe’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!
READ MORERe-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties at Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre on 3rd May!
READ MOREJourney through two centuries of firefighting legacy with our special exhibition created in partnership with the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage.
READ MOREOpening this year’s Festival on Friday 3 May will be Daniel Docherty and Martyn MacDonald whose band VALTOS has taken the trad and electronic music world by storm.
READ MOREFISHING is a modern exploration of contemporary identities and heritage from artist Stephanïe Vandëm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 3rd May!
READ MOREJoin us on 3rd May at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in celebration to launch FISHING, our May exhibition with an early evening session of songs from harmony singers Tripple.
READ MORECome along to The Jewel Miners Club in Duddington on 3rd May for a fun filled night raising funds for Held in our Hearts Baby Loss Charity!
READ MOREInception returns to Dalkeith Palace from 3rd to 12th May 2024, showcasing a curated collection of artists.
READ MOREJah Wobble and The Invaders of the Heart return to Edinburgh in May with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday the 3rd!
READ MORELaura Belbin is taking to the stage with her brand new show with one question, is there such a thing as too much???
READ MOREJoin exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Pictures Anna Reynolds for a closer look at 18th-century hairstyles on 3rd May in The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse!
READ MORERSNO joins forces with pianist Makoto Ozone and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra for West Side Story at the Usher Hall!
READ MORECome along to Ball Hockey UK's inaugural Scottish International Ball Hockey Tournament at Murrayfield Ice Rink from 3rd to 5th May!
READ MOREThe pioneers of acoustic rave, The ShowHawk Duo, return to Stramash on Friday 3rd May as part of their 'In Acoustic Rave We Trust' Tour!
READ MORECome and reconnect with your inner self and tap into living in balance with your body and the Earth's natural cycles at The Open Door in Morningside on Friday 3rd May!
READ MOREThe Scottish Pink Floyd are a fantastic tribute based in Glasgow, don't miss them when they return to the Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate on 3rd & 4th May!
READ MOREDo you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.
READ MOREAlice Howe & Freebo present a unique study in contrasts, bringing together a rising voice in Americana music and a venerable rock, folk, and blues icon.
READ MOREExperience 'Against The Odds' with Frankie Mack at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 4th May! It's an extraordinary show that's a full-blown sensory journey.
READ MORESpend a full day in the sewing studio and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
READ MOREFor the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on LEGO® event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK debut this Spring at the Royal Highland Centre!
READ MOREExperience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at the Howden Park Centre in May!
READ MOREEdinburgh Seafood Festival returns to St James Quarter Edinburgh from 4th to 6th May. It's an unmissable, fun-filled weekend for seafood lovers and foodies!
READ MOREEdinburgh Youth Gaitherin is back, providing an exciting opportunity for young musicians aged between 13 and 18, keen to develop your instrument skills.
READ MOREFisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association welcomes you to our fourth Fisherrow Harbour Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024. Join us for a celebration of our community and our harbour!
READ MOREA chance to hear from artist Stephanïe Vandëm, whose exhibition FISHING is showing at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of Tradfest!
READ MOREBAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 4th May!
READ MOREThis is a special chance in Edinburgh for kids (P1-P7) to learn Japanese language, crafts, food, art, and culture from a qualified Japanese teacher this May!
READ MOREDon't miss two acclaimed singer-songwriters Kathryn Williams and Dan Willson (aka Withered Hand) at Summerhall on 4th May!
READ MORELulu Popplewell brings you a new work in progress show about being a yucky young lady. Expect worms, sebum and blind angels!
READ MOREDon't miss Martin Simpson, one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players, and a fine banjo-picker to boot, when he comes to the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!
READ MOREThe Musselburgh Horticultural Society's annual plant sale returns to St Michael's Church Hall on Saturday 4th May!
READ MOREOcean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
READ MOREThrough powerful and playful storytelling and traditional song, Shona Cowie, Neil Sutcliffe and dramaturg Liam Hurley explore the layers of history on which we stand today!
READ MOREJoin Out of the Blueprint for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints.
READ MOREWander round Dr Neil’s Garden, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat including conifers, heathers, alpines, a physic garden, herbaceous borders and ponds.
READ MOREWe know what you want, what you really, really want; a Spice Girls themed drag brunch at Brewhemia on 4th May!
READ MOREStag & Dagger, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 4th May!
READ MOREDon't miss this new adaption of Edith Nesbit's classic ghost stories marking the 100th anniversary of the author's birth! This is a rehearsed reading/ work in progress performance.
READ MOREGet ready to pedal back in time at the Vintage Cycling Festival – Scotland’s only retro ride & celebration of classic bikes. All cyclists welcome!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh Printmakers on 4th May for an introductory screen printing workshop where you will have the opportunity to create a Warhol-inspired print on a textile of your choice.
READ MOREThe Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is offering a series of workshops around the subject of death, for sharing and exploring a deeper understanding of spiritual wellbeing for living well to die well.
READ MOREScotland’s biggest and best vintage market is back with a Summer Bonanza event on Sunday 5th May at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
READ MOREMeet bestselling crime thriller author Helen Fields at the Bookface Sip & Swap in The Cold Town House, Grassmarket on 5th May!
READ MOREJoin Brewhemia for some southern hospitality in the Grand Ole’ Beer Palace on Sunday the 5th of May from 7pm!
READ MOREJoin us in Leith Maker's beautiful gallery on 5th May for a wine-tasting evening, hosted by local wine-merchant, Bludge - with a delicious selection of perfectly paired cheeses!
READ MORETake an early-morning stroll with one of our rangers to experience one of nature's finest musical perfomances as Holyrood Park's bird-life bursts into song!
READ MOREKeep the springtime fun going at Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday 5th May and join us for a quacking charity duck race, raising funds for our charity partner My Name’5 Doddie Foundation!
READ MOREThis delightful Beltane Fire Society tradition allows parents to share in the magic of the Beltane story with their little ones through storytelling, face painting and arts & crafts.
READ MOREA mesmerising glimpse into the landscapes, folktales and songs that inspired one of Scotland's great early collectors of traditional arts.
READ MOREArtists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.
READ MOREJoin us at Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th May for a fun morning of mask decoration, crafting and face painting ahead of the May Day Parade!
READ MOREDon't miss gorgeously multilayered Scandi tones and textures from Nordic Fiddlers Bloc at the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!
READ MORESinger, harpist and composer Rachel Newton draws on poems and ballads that are hundreds of years old to create a rich sound that is ambitious, original and unique.
READ MOREGreentree garden was started 33 years ago and is on two levels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, the Owner has also created a little Japanese garden at the back of the house.
READ MOREAre you a budding young singer, aged 13-18, with a passion for classical voice? Then join us at St Marys Music School for our Vocal Taster Day on Sunday 5th May!
READ MOREStardew Valley: Festival of Seasons is an intimate, immersive concert featuring fresh arrangements of the most cherished songs from the Stardew Valley soundtrack, performed by a live chamber orchestra
READ MOREThe Royston Club are a four-piece indie band from Wrexham! Catch them live at La Belle Angele on 5th May!
READ MOREThe legendary Scottish Sex Pistols come to Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 5th May for what will be a night of punk anthems and attitude!
READ MOREJoin Susi Briggs for stories in the cosy Storytelling Court to celebrate the launch of her new book Yum, illustrated by Charlotte Brayley and published by Foggie Toddle Books.
READ MOREEdinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!
READ MORESpend 6 consecutive Monday evenings in the sewing studio with an expert designer and dressmaking tutor and fashion a garment of your choosing!
READ MOREJoin Surgeons' Hall Museums Research Fellow Professor Ken Donaldson as he discusses Asbestos in this bite sized talk on 6th May!
READ MOREJoin OnOne Salsa for these 6 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 6th May at The Mash House!
READ MOREWe are delighted to welcome Simon Bradley, one of Scotland’s master musicians, to Edinburgh Tradfest and his equally-accomplished band members Anna-Wendy Stevenson and Michael Bryan!
READ MOREThe national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us on 6th May for a day of activities celebrating the unicorn!
READ MORECome along to a free afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 7nd May!
READ MOREJoin Dionne Warwick on stage and in person while she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her fascinating life story and one of the most successful music careers of our times.
READ MOREDr. Elisabeth Rébeillé-Borgella, historian and tour guide, will deliver a talk about Esmé Stuart d’Aubigny (c.1542-1583), 1st Duke of Lennox at Institut Français d'Ecosse on 7th May!
READ MOREWinner of the 2023 Christian Raphael Prize, Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes. Catch her at the Traverse Theatre as part of Tradfest!
READ MORESpend 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings in the sewing studio with an expert designer and dressmaking tutor and fashion a garment of your choosing!
READ MOREWelsh storyteller Milly Jackdaw presents a fusion of traditional storytelling, physical theatre, music and ceremony in this solo performance based on the life of Myrddin.
READ MOREDon't miss this special recording of Stuart McPherson's sellout 2023 Fringe show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 7th May!
READ MOREAmerican singer-songwriter Willy Mason brings is UK tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Tuesday 07 May.
READ MOREIndie artist Baxter Dury returns to Scotland to play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th May!
READ MOREThis event opens a window on the life and work of Emily Dickinson and the passions and preoccupations which she poured into her writing.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society celebrates their centenary year with an enchanting new production of The Gondoliers.
READ MOREOne of Scotland’s most exciting innovators, Malin Lewis melds west coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe!
READ MOREEnglish alternative rock band Demob Happy play The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 9th May!
READ MOREWelcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of Tradfest.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh based guide, researcher and writer Jean Bareham on a walking tour of Collective and Calton Hill, Edinburgh on Thursday 9th May!
READ MOREMiles Jupp brings his new show to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 9th May! It's a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.
READ MOREAward-nominated online sensation Morgan Rees embarks on his first ever UK tour with Turning Thirsty and you can catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 9th May!
READ MORENorman&Corrie, the Scottish musical duo bring beautiful interpretations of old music that are genuinely contemporary.
READ MOREMaxim Emelyanychev brings the SCO’s 50th anniversary Season to a spectacular, choral conclusion with some of the grandest music created by one of the composers he loves the most: Felix Mendelssohn.
READ MOREMulti-viral and social media sensation Tom Houghton sets out on the road with his biggest and most hilarious show yet, don't miss him live at the Stand Edinburgh on May 9th!
READ MOREJoin Emma Stead, Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to learn about George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822.
READ MOREBaile Do Brasil is coming back to Edinburgh! Don't miss the best of Brazilian Funk at La Belle Angele on Friday 10th May!
READ MOREJoin one of Scotland's top psychic mediums Carol McGee live at The BMC Social Club in Edinburgh on Friday 10th May!
READ MOREEnjoy a concert of Georgian songs with a group of singers drawn from Mtiebi and Amer-Imeri, renowned vocal ensembles from the Republic of Georgia, at Augustine United Church on 10th May!
READ MORERenowned Gaelic and Scots singer and fiddler, Evie Waddell, plays the Traverse 2 on 10th May as part of Tradfest!
READ MOREJaackMaate’s Happy Hour Podcast is back on the road with a yet another stage show nobody asked for. Catch it at The Queen's Hall on Friday 10th May!
READ MOREJoin us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a very special evening of music from two of Finland’s most visionary musicians!
READ MORENYC comedian Liz Miele is back in Edinburgh with her new hour "Space Camp". Catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 10th May!
READ MORENearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time! Catch it at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 10th May!
READ MOREHeadlining The Portobello Comedy Night's final show before the summer break is the sensational Daniel Downie!
READ MOREJoin mad auld Auntie Bee and her long-suffering niece Bonnie McRee on a tour of Auld Reekie, past and present, real and imagined, without leaving the cosy Storytelling Court!
READ MOREThe forthcoming exhibition Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path aims to bring this talented artist back to public attention.
READ MOREJoin our hostess and Edinburgh sensation Alice in Eurovision Wonderland at Grassmarket Community Project for fun, frolics, food, fizz and best of all we will be streaming the final live!
READ MOREJoin us at McDonald Road Library as we welcome the children's author Margaret Lillie on Saturday 11th May! Suitable for ages 4-7.
READ MOREScotland's very own legendary funk 'n soul band Average White Band will be touring Scotland for one last time in 2024, don't miss them live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 11th May!
READ MORELearn the fundamentals of basket-weaving, from sourcing materials, to the techniques to create a basic basket, and to create a handle for it in this one-day course on 11th May at Leith Makers!
READ MOREThe Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.
READ MOREBowie by Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 11th May. Enjoy an incredible night of Bowie anthems!
READ MOREGet inspired with a new skill and learn the basics of candle making with Flow Candles on 11th May at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
READ MOREJoin Collective Edinburgh on 11th & 12th May for a weekend of of playful and creative outdoor activities, suitable for ages 5-12 years!
READ MOREFlags at the ready...head to YOTEL Edinburgh for an unmissable Eurovision viewing party, streaming live from our immersive 360 degree screen!
READ MORENewhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 11th May!
READ MOREBeetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!
READ MOREBy reimagining old tales from Lithuania and around the world, storyteller Daiva Ivanauskaitė and musician Gaynor Barradell explore the silence between generations.
READ MORELet's raise a glass and celebrate local brews at the Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival on Saturday 11th May!
READ MOREThe Holy Corner Booksale for Christian Aid is back in Morningside United Church from 11th to 13th May with a wide variety of categories for sale!
READ MOREJulian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing to saddle up and head on out for his 2024 UK tour and you can catch him at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 11th May!
READ MOREThe North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 13th May.
READ MOREJoin the Northern Kentucky University Chamber Choir at St Giles Cathedral on Saturday 11th May when they perform beautiful classical, spiritual and sacred music!
READ MORESanctum Santorium, a 6-piece band that recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie & The Banshees and more play La Belle Angele on 11th May!
READ MOREAn attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.
READ MOREThe largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.
READ MORECome along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery!
READ MORESelf-Defence Scotland is holding a Self-Defence class for Women (16+) at Inch Community Education Centre on Saturday 11th May.
READ MORETogether, Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan create dazzling, quirky arrangements of reels, jigs, strathspeys, and airs from their native Scottish tradition, and beyond.
READ MOREJoin one of Edinburgh's leading mixed voice choirs, Cadenza, as they celebrate spring in works by Ravel, Elgar and Saint-Seans on 11th May in support of Kindred!
READ MOREThis workshop with Svend-Erik Engh is for musicians who want to be better storytellers on stage!
READ MOREJoin us for a night dedicated to Lana Del Rey and friends! join us for the most joyfully miserable Sad Girl club night experience!
READ MOREDuchess of Cornwall Tamsyn Kelly talks witches, sex and Aldi in a brand new show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 11th May!
READ MOREThe Deadly Winters released "ever onwards", a new collection of songs in 2023 and are on stage at The Voodoo Rooms in May to play the songs live to you!
READ MOREScruff of the Neck presents Midlands based Indie band The Mercians at The Mash House on Saturday 11th May!
READ MOREThis Is Where We Get Off is a 'confident, hilarious play full of truth and heart' don't miss it when it comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre in May!
READ MOREJoin Helen Miles at OOTB Abbeymount Studios for this two-day mosaic abstract workshop, giving you the essential skills needed to make beautiful mosaic abstracts using found and salvaged materials!
READ MOREJoin us at Dovecot Studios on 11th May for a bespoke quilting workshop which celebrates the work of Andy Warhol.
READ MOREBilly Walton is an accomplished guitar master from the vibrant New Jersey Shore music scene. The Billy Walton Band grew out of this rich musical heritage and they play The Voodoo Rooms on 12th May.
READ MOREClare Sands is a sixth generation fiddler and bilingual singer from Cork, weaving traditional roots with contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit!
READ MORECome with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th May!
READ MORESavour the essence of Spain with a live guitar and Flamenco performance, followed by selection of pintxos and paella, paired with premium Spanish beer, Estrella Galicia!
READ MORERock for Heroes is back on the road bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artists to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 12th May!
READ MOREEnjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
READ MOREDiscover 5 million years of Scotland's history in 90 minutes on this unique, dark and funny tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!
READ MOREJoin illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks in conversation with Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey, to discuss The Book of Wild Flowers plus a last chance to see Andy Warhol: The Textiles!
READ MOREBerwickshire Coastal Arts bring you a reflection of what it means to live, and want to live, in a coastal community.
READ MOREAn expert seminar as part of the Talking Europe weekend, organised by the Scottish Council on Global Affairs is taking place at Summerhall on Sunday 12th May.
READ MOREThompson Twins’ Tom Bailey is undertaking a major headline UK tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic eighties album ‘Into The Gap’, with a date at The Queen's Hall in May!
READ MOREToppings Booksellers Edinburgh is thrilled to be launching the paperback of Jean Findlay's The Queen's Lender on Monday 13th May!
READ MOREEdinburgh Tradfest & The Soundhouse Organisation presents Julie Fowlis at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 13th May!
READ MOREDrill Hall artist Felicity Inkpen presents a collection of work from the past decade at this exhibition taking place at Out of the Blue Drill Hall in May!
READ MOREThe Pint of Science festival in Edinburgh brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!
READ MOREStep aboard this Yotties’ Week, Mon 13 May - Thurs 16 May, to see the former Royal Yachtsmen don their white overalls once again and return to their beloved Britannia.
READ MOREMatthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since its premiere in 2005. Catch it at The Festival Theatre in May!
READ MOREThe five star smash hit returns to the Lyceum Theatre in 2024 for two weeks only due to popular demand.
READ MOREDirect from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday 14th May!
READ MORECloud Atlas has cemented itself as one the defining texts of the 21st Century. 20 years on, it's author David Mitchell chats about this remarkable book and his career!
READ MORECome along to McDonald Road Library on 15th May to hear about the importance of diet in alleviating menopausal symptoms and improving health during and after menopause!
READ MOREJoin Wine Events Scotland for this wine workshop as we taste our way around Alentejo and the Douro, discovering these beautiful regions, this dynamic producer and of course some delicious wines!
READ MOREThe UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show at the Assembly Rooms on 15th May!
READ MOREFollowing her critically acclaimed, award nominated debut hour The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp, Krystal is back with a brand new hour of stand up at Monkey Barrel Comedy!
READ MOREJoin Nicola Dinan at Waterstones Edinburgh West End for an event celebrating the paperback launch of her debut novel, Bellies, a beautiful story of love, loss, and transitions.
READ MOREThe Old Time Sailors invite you to an evening of traditional seafaring music like you have never experienced before at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 15th May!
READ MOREVisit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
READ MOREJoin expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees at Edinburgh Playhouse to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics!
READ MOREThe smash hit show A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards "Official Elvis Show" and "No.1 Male Tribute" returns to Howden Park Centre on 16th May!
READ MOREJoin us on campus on Thursday 16th May for an opportunity to get hands on with the world of AI at Edinburgh Napier, see our facilities and speak to our staff.
READ MOREBAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Traverse Theatre in May!
READ MOREAward-winning comedian Lou Conran embarks on her first mini tour around the UK and stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 16th May!
READ MOREAfter a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition. Join him at Edinburgh Playhouse on 16th & 17th May 2024!
READ MOREEnjoy a rip-roaring night of live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from across Scotland and the UK!
READ MOREThe Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute.
READ MOREDon't miss an unforgettable evening of natural wonder on the big screen at the Usher Hall on 16th May!
READ MOREJoin us for this unique, adult only, after hours event in the historic Museum and Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on 17th May!
READ MOREBright & Wild 2024, a festival with children and teens at its heart, celebrates the talent and creativity of young people who take part in Lyra’s Young Artists programme.
READ MOREGet ready to Shake It Off to the best Pop tunes of the 2010s when Call Me Maybe returns to La Belle Angele on 17th May!
READ MOREAfter a sold-out international run of his last show Cultural Appreciation, David Nihill is back with his new show, Shelf Help and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 17th May!
READ MORELeeds indie heavyweights English Teacher have announced their biggest UK headline tour to date which will see them perform at The Mash House on Friday 17th May!
READ MOREHis Lordship will be taking to the road this May to entertain you with an all new spine tingling Rock’n’Roll show and play Cabaret Voltaire on the 17th!
READ MOREBritish soul legend and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kenny Thomas has announced that he and his all-star band will headline the Queen's Hall on Friday 17th May!
READ MOREPygmy Twylyte return to Edinburgh on 17th May for an evening of Zappa! Opening the show will be special guests Orange Claw Hammer!
READ MORERising star Patrick Hahn joins the RSNO at the Usher Hall on Friday 17th May for Rachmaninov, Liszt and more!
READ MOREJoin Maid of the Forth for the highly-anticipated evening music cruises, making a comeback in 2024!
READ MOREGhost Story is the first is a new series of horror musicals that tap into our deepest, darkest fears and desires. Catch it at The Banshee Labyrinth on Friday 17th May!
READ MOREDon't miss Stormchaser & The Hollowmen at Dreadnought Rock on Friday 17th May!
READ MOREFree Again Band present 100 minutes of music from the back catalogue of Bad Company and Free at the Howden Park Centre on 17th May!
READ MOREAfter a sellout debut show in London, Rich and Rox are now taking ADHD Love LIVE on tour! Prepare for an evening of laughter, honest conversation, and radical shame reduction.
READ MORECarl Donnelly returns looking and feeling great – which is surprising considering he’s officially hit middle age and has had a tough couple of years.
READ MORELeave your grown-ups at the door and jump into a Curiosity Club for these exciting, hands-on sessions for curious kids aged 7 – 11 at the National Museum of Scotland!
READ MOREIn this workshop, run by Polymorphics on 18th May, you will make a set of two unique and gorgeous Eco-resin candle holders, one marbled and one terrazzo.
READ MOREInternationally renowned harp and electronica duo FitkinWall follow threads of migration, loss and longing in their new show at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 18th May!
READ MOREMetal 2 The Masses: Scotland - 2024 Grand Final Brought to you by Slow Dragon Music, in association with Bloodstock Fest
READ MOREJoin Book Artist and Printmaker Gen Harrison for a creative workshop that will see your hand made paste papers turned into beautiful button hole bound notebooks.
READ MORECome along to this workshop in sea shanties on 18th May with Scottish traditional folk singer, Joss Cameron!
READ MOREDon’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2024!
READ MOREFollow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.
READ MOREThe Highstool Prophets are one of the most sought after folk scene bands of the moment, don't miss them live at The Mash House on Saturday 18th May!
READ MOREJoin us at the Holiday Inn Edinburgh for our eighth annual Tinnitus, Hyperacusis & Hearing Information Show (THIS) 2024. A beacon of hope for those navigating the challenges of tinnitus.
READ MOREThe renowned symphonic orchestra Lord of the Sound presents the musical program "The Music of Hans Zimmer" at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 18th May!
READ MOREJoin us at Leith Arches on Sunday 19th May for a day filled with fizz, fierce brunch dishes, and enough drag entertainment to make Madonna jealous!
READ MOREExpect freshness, fire – and a few surprises too – when Sanderling conducts Dvořák’s much-loved symphony 'from the New World'.
READ MOREWe’re bringing an all-star roster to our huge knees-up in Edinburgh as the Boiler Room World Tour touches down on Sunday 19 May.
READ MORECork man Chris Kent brings his brand new show 'Back At It' to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 19th May!
READ MORELearn the fundamentals of embroidery in this workshop led by Amy Lowson at Leith Makers on Sunday 19th May!
READ MOREIrish Comic Mary Bourke is taping her comedy special! It's one hundred per cent pure comedy gold that is rammed full of top quality jokes and storytelling.
READ MOREEnjoy a day out as you visit the garden of Broadwoodside in East Lothian on 19th May!
READ MOREVisit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!
READ MOREDirect from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres in 2024 with a date at Edinburgh Playhouse on 19th May!
READ MOREJoin John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.
READ MOREToronto singer/songwriter Jerry Leger is coming to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Monday 20th May!
READ MOREDead Girls Rising is a furious coming-of-age punk cabaret show about trying to survive in a violent patriarchy, our deepest fears, and how we seek to control them.
READ MOREJoin the University of Edinburgh for a candid conversation with pioneering fertility preservation scientist Professor Roger Gosden followed by an interactive theatre show!
READ MORERumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, comes to the Usher Hall on 21st May celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!
READ MOREEnjoy Scottish and Polish songs and poems, including those of our national bard Robert Burns, and the music of Ukraine at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 21st May!
READ MOREAfter a show-stopping, high-flying performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang last year. Southern Light is back at the Festival Theatre with Meredith Willson’s The Music Man.
READ MORECatherine Bohart is back with her new show 'Again, With Feelings'. Catch her at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Wednesday 22 May!
READ MOREThe Spring Market is back at Edinburgh Park! Join us in the Civic Square on Wednesday 22nd May!
READ MORECome and enjoy live storytelling in the relaxed setting of the Netherbow Theatre on 22nd May, where our amazing apprentice storytellers will show off their skills!
READ MOREDon't miss your very last chance to catch the final appearance of a truly legendary band when The Searchers bring their farewell tour to The Queen's Hall on 22nd May!
READ MOREIt’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the worlds treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry!
READ MOREThe St Serf's Players present 'Curtain Up!', a madcap play full of vitality, quickfire dialogue and several surprises, at Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre from 23rd to 25th May!
READ MOREDive into the jangly world of indie pop with Ducks Ltd. as they bring their refreshing sound to Sneaky Pate's Edinburgh on May 23rd!
READ MOREUnleash your inner artist at this Macramé Workshop on 23rd May! It's perfect for beginners looking to learn a new skill or experienced crafters wanting to enhance their techniques!
READ MORENorthern Ireland comedy sensation Paddy Raff brings his popular brand of stand-up & musical comedy to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd May!
READ MORECitadel Arts Group present 'Tales of the Towpath', a series of short plays exploring the story of the Union Canal and people connected to it. Catch them at the Lochrin Belle 23rd - 25th May!
READ MORETopping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh are delighted to be hosting Amor Towles on 24th May to celebrate publication of his latest story collection, Table for Two!
READ MOREAvital Ash's debut at Monkey Barrel Comedy explores explores growing up a Hasidic Jew, depression, queer identity, and generational Holocaust trauma, all while being hilarious.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is a week-long celebration of our students' talent as they present their final projects to friends, family, industry and the public.
READ MOREDon't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they perform live at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 24th May!
READ MORECatch alternative rock duo Midnight Ambulance when they play The Mash House on Friday 24th May!
READ MOREThe clubnight dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift is coming to La Belle Angele Edinburgh for 5 very special pre parties in the run up to the Eras Tour dates!
READ MOREThe Lovely Eggs are on tour in May 2024 including a date at La Belle Angele on the 24th!
READ MOREThe Monochrome Set return to Scotland to promote their new album of 'Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on 24th May!
READ MOREThe biggest and best 60's show touring the UK, will be appearing at Corn Exchange Haddington for one night only on Friday 24th May!
READ MOREEmbarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, ‘Underdog’, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot. Catch him at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th May!
READ MORETransmission: The Sound of Joy Division celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the iconic 'Unknown Pleasures' album by playing it in its entirety at The Liquid Room on 24th May!
READ MOREJoin Polymorphics for this workshop on 25th May and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!
READ MORERun for the charity Lepra and help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis!
READ MOREFrom the Highlands of Scotland, progressive folk band, Elephant Sessions will play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 25th May!
READ MOREJoin us for a magical evening on the river Forth with our legendary Jazz cruise featuring live music from the "Maid of the Forth Stompers"!
READ MOREFast Forward bring a new line up and new songs to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 25th May!
READ MORECome and celebrate Spring with the Alba Flamenca Feria, our own little Feria de Sevilla, on Saturday 25th May!
READ MORECome along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
READ MOREGianmarco Soresi, a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator brings his tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 25th May!
READ MOREMulti-award winning Scottish songwriter, folk singer and storyteller Karine Polwart will perform Light Beyond The Window at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 25th May!
READ MORECelebrate the bank holiday weekend in style at Brewhemia, where Scotland’s finest Drag Queens will channel their inner divas!
READ MOREJoin us on 25th May for an immersive Georgian-inspired experience, including guided historical dance, a special tour of the house and a period dance and music recital!
READ MOREJoin the Cyrenians award-winning chef, Noura from their Syrian Supper Clubs as she teaches you how to make some traditional Syrian treats!
READ MOREThe Staves are on a UK tour in May with a date at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Saturday the 25th!
READ MOREJoin us for the annual Bathgate Dog's Day Out on Sunday 26th May, a celebration of all things canine at Bathgate Market!
READ MORELaddies and lassies, gather 'round! It’s time to don your finest tartan and prepare for a night of Scottish revelry that’ll leave you grinning like a contented Highland coo!
READ MORESister Madds, an alt pop-rock 5 piece from Glasgow, play Leith Depot on Sunday 26th May as part of their Teeny Tiny Tour!
READ MOREJoin us this May as we bring Breakin’ back to Dance Base with the Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ tournament, hosted by Lee Crosby, aka DunLee!
READ MOREThe Bechdel Cast is coming to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 26th May for a special live show!
READ MOREMakers Market The Lothians welcome you to our very lovely Spring Makers Market Pop up at the beautiful The Old Barn on 26th May!
READ MOREThe perfect introduction to live ballet and music, your little ones will be cheering along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic tale.
READ MOREThe talented singer songwriter and author Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding) makes his first live appearance in Edinburgh for 15 years at The Waverley Bar on Sunday 26th May!
READ MOREInspired by the world-famous textbook Orbis Pictus, Cabinet of Miracles is a theatrical introduction to planet Earth.
READ MOREDarren Kiely brings his folk-infused pop sound to The Caves Edinburgh on Monday 27th May!
READ MOREJoin chairman Jack Dee, a panel of top comedians plus pianist Colin Sell for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense.
READ MOREAustralian psychedelic rock gods 'King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard' are on a UK tour in May with a date at the Usher Hall on the 27th!
READ MOREShō and the Demons of the Deep by Zoë Bullock is a visual adventure story about overcoming fear, climate crisis and how the actions of one generation can affect the next.
READ MOREThis show is a tribute to imagination and storytelling; a small story with a big impact!
READ MOREChitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, flies into Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only!
READ MOREopera agency is delighted to announce we are collaborating with Scottish Animation Network 'Clanimation' for our creative soundLAB MAY 2024 event.
READ MOREScotland’s most loved literary heroine Chris Guthrie is brought to the stage in this thrilling contemporary adaptation.
READ MOREThis highly interactive and inclusive dance-theatre performance is made especially for and with children with complex needs such as autism.
READ MOREThe Yellow Canary is based on a true story and is a leap into the imagination of a young boy as he attempts to escape the horrors of war, exploring love, loss, and what it means to flee your home.
READ MOREDue to PHENOMENAL demand, the sell-out hit show Uncanny: I Know What I Saw with Danny Robins is back in 2024! Catch it at the Festival Theatre on 28th May!
READ MOREFor the first time in 36 years, Johnny Hates Jazz will be embarking on their first ever headline tour of the UK and overseas! Don't miss them live at the Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 29th May!
READ MORECatch a special screening of The Motive and the Cue, a fierce and funny new play directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton!
READ MORELeave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, hit producers Entertainers celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music at the Festival Theatre!
READ MOREHel Cabaret returns to La Belle Angele on Thursday 30th May bring you Nocturnal Rites!
READ MOREThe Makers Market The Lothians is holding an exclusive Shopping Event on Thursday 30th May. Come along and feel like a proper VIP and enjoy a browse of amazing Stalls!
READ MORESo Far So Good, an adventurous new contemporary circus show for 3 - 6 year olds, comes to the Assembly Roxy as part of the Edinburgh International Children's Festival.
READ MOREEdinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle and we are teaming up with him once again for some sketching workshops.
READ MOREAn Abba Dream, one of Scotland's top Abba tributes, are coming to Reconnect Regal Theatre!
READ MOREThis is a charming and moving story that sensitively explores sibling loss, An Ant Called Amy tells the tale of an ant who learns to slow down.
READ MOREBy Trial and Error is a delightful show of acrobatic lifts, full of humour borrowed from burlesque and silent cinema.
READ MOREBothan Dhùn Èideann is celebrating its 21st Anniversary with an excellent evening of stories, songs, music and dance on Friday 31st May at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The event is in Gaelic.
READ MORETopping Edinburgh is delighted to welcome Coco Mellors to celebrating publication of her stunning sophomore novel 'Blue Sisters' at the beautiful Ps and Gs Church on 31st May!
READ MOREAcclaimed Irish singer/composer Heidi Talbot comes to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 31st May!
READ MOREBAFTA-winning comedian, national sensation and extremely funny Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour to the Festival Theatre with brand new show, RELEVANT!
READ MOREAnnouncing...KERRANG'D! are finally visiting Scotland and play La Belle Angele on Friday 31st May!
READ MOREIn their most anticipated event of the year, the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland's 2024 Rhind Lectures return from 31st May to 2nd June.
READ MOREExperience the full, thrilling sound of gaming, performed live by an 80-piece symphony orchestra when the RSNO bring Video Games Music In Concert to the Usher Hall!
READ MOREThe historic Neilston Pad Race is being held on Saturday 4th May and local residents are invited to take part!
READ MOREEastwood Park Theatre are excited to host a screening of the new production by The Royal Opera of Bizet's Carmen on Wednesday 1st May!
READ MORECosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 8th May!
READ MORECome and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band!
READ MOREEnjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
READ MOREDon't miss a Live Studio Audience double bill extravaganza, featuring Mike Clerk + Davey Horne plus very special guests at the Adam Smith Theatre on 25th May!
READ MOREKontemporary Korea is a double bill of K:Dance at Tramway featuring Sung Im Her and Melancholy Dance Company!
READ MOREMiles Jupp brings his new show 'On I Bang', a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners, to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 8th May!
READ MOREJoin The Eagle Lodge for an evening of singing and dancing until late! Enjoy 'The Ultimate Dancing Queens' as they perform a selection of ABBA's greatest hits and songs from Mamma Mia.
READ MOREIsosceles Theatre Company return to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Wednesday 29th May with their show Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered!
READ MORESee a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!
READ MOREEnjoy this immersive exhibition based on the children's book The Canny Capercaillie by local artist, illustrator, author and storyteller Fiona MacGregor at Low Parks Museum!
READ MORECrime story fans can enjoy a free talk by Paisley & District u3a's next speaker Sandra McGruther as she gives the lowdown on the international and best-selling Scottish crime writer, Alex Gray!
READ MOREThe Teardrop Explodes, an exciting new exhibition for 2024 at The Art Department, explores all things Paisley Pattern!
READ MOREBe part of an evening of magical mediumship as International Psychic Medium Fiona Stewart Williams brings her new amazing tour to Paisley on Thursday 23rd May!
READ MOREStrathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 25th May 2024. Come along for another great family day out!
READ MOREIn this workshop on 1st May, our maker Cat from "Flawed Originals" will teach you how to use reclaimed fabric and a vintage, hand cranked sewing machine to make your Denim Grab Bag!
READ MOREGet ready to have the time of your life on 11th May at Stirling Court Hotel's Dirty Dancing Tribute!
READ MOREPrestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
READ MOREWhether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
READ MOREScottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
READ MOREAyrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
READ MOREYou'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
READ MOREOn selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
READ MOREEnjoy a fabulous Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience in the magical setting of Kelburn, on the North Ayrshire coast!
READ MORERoll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!
READ MORETo kick-off the Whisky Month celebrations at Geraldo's, they are delighted to welcome Adèle from the Isle of Raasay Distillery for a free in-store tasting of their delicious drams.
READ MOREGlasgow Mod institution Friday Street bring their annual weekend rally to Ayrshire's coastal town, Troon on Saturday 4th May!
READ MOREThis free in-store tasting in Geraldo's of Largs is the excellent opportunity to sample some of the award-winning drams from Loch Lomond Distillery!
READ MOREWedFest brings together a selection of wedding suppliers to the grounds of Harelaw Farm, offering soon-to-be brides and grooms a glimpse into a world of endless possibilities for their special day.
READ MOREThat'll Be The Day returns to The Gaiety Theatre for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!
READ MORESix mini masterpieces are on the menu as Ayr’s leading cultural hub serves up another series of treats for theatre fans.
READ MORESign up for the inaugural Dalquharran Dash & Dander, a free community fun run set to take place along the picturesque Dalquharran Path Network as part of the Dailly Village Fete on Saturday 18th May!
READ MOREGeraldo's are delighted to welcome back Patrick Dupuy of Lochlea Distillery for an in-store tasting of the Lochlea range of whiskies!
READ MOREStep out this spring with your family and friends at the Loch Leven Walkathon in support of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland on Sunday 19th May 2024!
READ MORERounding out their Whisky Month tastings, Geraldo's are welcoming the team from Ardgowan Distillery to showcase their delicious range of whiskies!
READ MOREThe Ayrshire Motor Show, featuring a motorcycle stunt show, is being held at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 25th May!
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