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Days Out events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Big Fat Quiz & Wine Tasting of the Year

25th January 2026

Celebrate the start of a new year by grabbing a few of your smartest friends and competing in a pub quiz while also enjoying a wine tasting at Mara on Sunday 25th January!

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Cowgate Block Party

31st January 2026
Edinburgh Old Town

Cowgate Block Party is a brand new all-day music festival coming to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 31st January!

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The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

Are you planning your wedding in Scotland and looking for the best Edinburgh wedding suppliers? Then come along to The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, one of the largest wedding shows in Scotland!

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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh

13th February 2026 - 22nd February 2026

The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2026, catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!

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Shorthair & All Breed Championship Cat Show

14th February 2026

The annual GCCF Championship Cat Show will be held on Saturday 14th February at West Lothian College Sports Hall, Livingston. It's a purr-fect day out for cat lovers everywhere!

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The Silverman Fest All Day Psych Experience

14th February 2026

The Silverman Fest, a full day of some of the best Scottish based Alt Rock, Stoner and Psych influenced bands all under one roof, returns to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 14th February!

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Capital Sci Fi Con

21st February 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Capital Sci-Fi Con, Edinburgh's not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention for fans by fans, returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 21st & 22nd February!

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Classic Trucks & Tractors

28th February 2026 - 1st March 2026

From the organisers of Truckfest comes Classic Trucks & Tractors, a brand-new show on 28th Feb & 1st March 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre.

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The Ultimate K-Pop Live Show

1st March 2026

K-Pop Live celebrates your favourite K-pop hits, packed with high-energy performances and next-level choreography inspired by K-pop’s most energetic stage shows.

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Drinkmonger Spirits Fair

14th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

Join us at Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh on 14th & 15th March for the third year of this much-loved festival, brought to you by the expert team behind Whisky Fringe and Royal Mile Whiskies!

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The Scottish Tattoo Convention

28th March 2026 - 29th March 2026

The Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2026, bigger and better than ever!

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Edinburgh Science Festival

4th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

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Terminal V Festival

18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

The walls are set to shake and the earth will rumble once more as the Terminal V Festival returns to the Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on 18th and 19th April 2026.

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Bed By 10pm

25th April 2026

Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30's to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene!

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Scotland Calling

25th April 2026

Scotland Calling returns in 2026 for another punk-rock extravaganza, this time over 2 stages at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th April!

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Indian Plugin - Summer Electro Fest

4th May 2026

Indian electronic music is not just an evolution, but a revolution. 12 Hours of exploring New Era Indian Music. SOUNDS of INDIA where the logic stand.

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Edinbrick - A LEGO Model Show

9th May 2026 - 10th May 2026

Edinbrick is back for 2026! Edinburgh's biggest LEGO Model Show, will be held on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May at Meadowbank Sports Centre.

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Festhailes Country

9th May 2026

Come along to our family-friendly country music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 9th May.

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Edinburgh Vegan Festival

16th May 2026

Discover the ultimate celebration of an ethical, animal-friendly, and eco lifestyle at the Edinburgh Vegan Festival on Saturday 16th May!

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British Pipe Band Championships

30th May 2026

The pipes are calling you to the Royal Highland Centre on 30th May for the British Pipe Band Championships.

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My Name’5 Doddie Charity Race 5K / 10K / 1K Kids

7th June 2026

Join Blast Running for the My Name'5 Doddie Charity Race at Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground and the Silverknowes Promenade for a friendly, inclusive running event supporting two great causes!

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Scottish Festival of Motoring

19th July 2026

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 19th July 2026, it's a must go event for all the family!

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Truckfest Scotland

1st August 2026 - 2nd August 2026

Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 1st and 2nd August 2026, it's a great day out for the family!

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Foodies Festival Edinburgh

7th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

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Forth on The Fringe

7th August 2026 - 8th August 2026

Forth on the Fringe is the annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 7th & 8th August!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival

22nd August 2026

Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!

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Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival

10th October 2026

Edinburgh's Whisky Festival will once again take over Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 10th October for what promises to be the most immersive and spirited year yet!

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Comic Con Scotland

24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026

Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 24th and 25th October 2026!

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Gin & Rum Festival Edinburgh

21st November 2026

The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Edinburgh in November 2026! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!

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The Adventures of Pinocchio

28th November 2026 - 17th January 2027

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in this brand new Panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!

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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Include Me 2 Club Family Festival

Include Me 2 Club Family Festival

13th June 2026

Get ready for the BIGGEST family party of the summer when Include Me 2 Club return to Barrhead's Cowan Park on Saturday 13th June with their Family Festival!

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Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

6th September 2026

Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville returns to Rouken Glen Park on Sunday 6th September with a huge line up of music, games and food!

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Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

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Days Out Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Bennetts British Superbike Championship

19th June 2026 - 21st June 2026

Get ready for a huge celebration as the 2026 Bennetts British Superbike Championship returns to Knockhill from 19th–21st June, marking 30 years of BSB in spectacular style!

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Anstruther Harbour Festival

Anstruther Harbour Festival

28th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!

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Rewind Classic Festival

Rewind Classic Festival

5th September 2026 - 6th September 2026

Step back into the golden eras of motorcycling as the Rewind Classic Festival returns to Knockhill for 2026.

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Days Out Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Glasgow Race for Life

Glasgow Race for Life

17th May 2026

Sign up now for the 2026 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 17th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!

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Battle For GreenHollow

Battle For GreenHollow

10th April 2026 - 12th April 2026

Vlad's Emporium Presents Battle For GreenHollow, Scotland's ultimate Wargaming & TCG Weekend, being held at the SEC Glasgow between Friday 10th and Sunday 12th April!

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Stereofunk Festival

Stereofunk Festival

25th April 2026

Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2026 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!

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Big Shiny Disco Brunch

Big Shiny Disco Brunch

28th February 2026

After their hugely successful winter series of parties Big Shiny Disco Brunch are back for 2026 and are coming to Motherwell for the very first time!

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BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival

BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival

2nd May 2026

BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival returns to Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on Saturday 2nd May for the ultimate start to the summer!

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Days Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Galentines’ Ladies Day

Galentines’ Ladies Day

14th February 2026

Gather your girls and celebrate friendship, fun, and fierce vibes at Paisley Town Hall's Galentine's Ladies Day featuring Celebrity DJ Jack Fowler!

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K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Ultimate Family Quest

K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Ultimate Family Quest

5th April 2026

Head along to Paisley Town Hall for a one-of-a-kind K-Pop Demon Hunters family experience – an interactive day where kids, teens, and adults can dance, play, and unlock their inner hero!

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Scotland Vegan Festival

Scotland Vegan Festival

7th February 2026

The Scotland Vegan Festival returns for another installment to the Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley on Saturday 7th February!

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Days Out Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating International Womens Day

8th March 2026

Come along to Stirling Castle this international women's day to meet some of Scotland's most influential, powerful women as they wander around the Castle.

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Stirling Vegan Festival

Stirling Vegan Festival

14th March 2026

Discover the ultimate celebration of an ethical, animal-friendly, and eco lifestyle at the Stirling Vegan Festival on Saturday 14th March!

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Six Nations Rugby

Six Nations Rugby

14th March 2026

On Saturday 14th March Inglewood House will play host to a fantastic afternoon and evening of Six Nations Rugby!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Whether 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!

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Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland

Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland

21st March 2026 - 22nd March 2026

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!

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Sponsored Links

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Sponsored Links

Cancer Research UK
The Chocolatarium
The Cogency
Escape The Past
King Pins
The Cookbook Shop
Fayre Play
Cancer Research UK
Wonder & Co
ATG

Popular Events

Candlelight: Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Get your tickets now and discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight!
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Musical Theatre Raves: Edinburgh 2026
The Musical Theatre Rave you’ve been waiting for is making its grand return to Edinburgh - bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever!
Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
Charity Concert: Daughters of Donbas
Join us at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh on January 29th for this unique charity concert that combines art and journalism in aid of Save Ukraine, a music and human rights project.

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall