Events in Edinburgh Today
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Events in Edinburgh
A Streetcar Named Desire
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production on A Streetcar Named Desire.
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A Taste Of Jerez
Enjoy Sherry Week with a 6-course paired menu at Tapas3 on Tuesday 5th November!
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Cards for Good Causes
The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.
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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection
Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tours
Join the lively women’s history guide Annabel on this private walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
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Dogs + Noir
Dogs + Noir is an exhibition by artist and printmaker A J Kinroy showing at Detour Espresso in Edinburgh from 26th October.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join 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.
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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
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Edinburgh Food Tour
Eat and drink your way through Scotland’s history and culture on a carefully curated wander through the cobbled streets and historic alleys of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2024
The Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 25th October bringing some of the world’s best short films to Summerhall and the Institut Français d’Écosse!
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Entangled Singing with Rhubaba Choir
The Rhubaba Choir provides the opportunity for individuals to sing together in a welcoming, eclectic group and share singing experiences in this 3 hour workshop.
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Higgs Lecture 2024: Elusive - The story of Peter Higgs and his elusive boson
The School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh presents the 2024 Higgs Lecture with guest speaker Frank Close on Tuesday 5th November.
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Highlands to Islands
This art exhibition presents the work of three accomplished wildlife artists: Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who draw their inspiration from the North East of Scotland and Orkney.
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I am a Rock Exhibition
This November, Out of the Blueprint are proud to host I Am a Rock: Kathleen and other island stories by Onion Press.
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
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Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: Talking Pictures
Morningside Gallery, an independent Edinburgh art gallery, has announced a new solo exhibition of work from highly collectable Edinburgh-born artist Jack Morrocco, showing from 26th October.
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Live music at Bar 13
Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Michael Craik :: The Space In Between
Scottish artist Michael Craik returns for his third solo exhibition at &Gallery from 2nd to 30th November.
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New Traditions
In this exhibition at Leith Makers, four related women showcase work drawing on their wide-ranging creative backgrounds, including textile art, drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.
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Only Fools & Horses The Musical
Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!
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pass shadow, whisper shade
As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.
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Press Play | Gen Harrison & Susie Wilson
Press Play’, an interactive exhibition, takes a light-hearted look at the cassette player, with a nostalgic nod to everything that comes with it.
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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion
A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.
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Scottish Rugby at Brewhemia
Brewhemia is back with another exhilarating rugby season this November as we show every Scotland game across three big screens!
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Solo exhibition by Paula Dunn ‘Walk with Me’
Walk with Me, a collection of new paintings clearly inspired by water, by artist Paula Dunn is showing at Birch Tree Gallery from 19th October!
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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art
In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.
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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show
Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
Join Seed Talks at the Assembly Roxy on 5th November for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more. Followed by Q+A.
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The SpongeBob Musical
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at Church Hill Theatre in November!
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Theravāda Buddhism
This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Voting Women
Join female activists, campaigners, and experts for a discussion on contemporary Scottish politics and the role of women within it at the National Library of Scotland on 5th November!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Long Covid Peer Support Group
Living with Long Covid? Join The Community Hub Clarkston's Long Covid Peer Support Group and connect with others who understand your experiences.
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GHA Fireworks Display
The annual GHA Rugby Football Club Fireworks display, the largest and best in the Southside, will be taking place on Tuesday 5th November 2024!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
St Andrews Memories
Drop in to The R & A World Golf Museum and have a chat whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from our collections!
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The Solway Hoard : Exhibition
Journey forward in time to the year 3023 when a hoard of rare and valuable plastic objects has been discovered.
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Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court
Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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The Hero’s Journey - Solo Exhibition by Julia Clare McTiernan
The Hero's Journey: An Exploration of the Union of Unconscious and Conscious Symbols within the Psyche, marks the first ever solo exhibit by Glasgow based artist Julia Clare McTiernan.
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Still Life & Observational Drawing: Explore and Create
Join Creative Bloc for a relaxing session of still life and observational drawing, suitable for all skill levels.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Bonfire Night Celebration
Looking for a safe and fun way to enjoy bonfire night? Join Hamilton Accies for their annual firework display on Tuesday 5th November!
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Strathclyde Country Park Fireworks Display
Celebrate bonfire night safely with a bang at the annual Strathclyde Country Park Firework Display hosted by North and South Lanarkshire Councils on Tuesday 5th November!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Inspired Art Exhibition
The annual Inspired art exhibition at The Art Department Paisley, features work from young people all over Renfrewshire and the West of Scotland.
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Social Tea Dance
Enjoy dancing to all the popular ballroom, latin and jive music, including your favourite sequence dances at the weekly Social Tea Dance at Beechwood Community Centre!
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Beginners Sewing Course
Always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but just don’t know where to start? Then this four-week day/evening course from Thimbleberry Sewing could be the answer!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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Happy Chinese Classes
These fun Happy Chinese Classes for pre-school age children are run by Yan An at The Raploch Community Campus on Monday mornings.
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Duncarron presents: Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night
Come along to Duncarron Medieval Village for an unforgettable evening at our bonfire night event and enjoy the magical atmosphere!
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Kilwinning Community Fireworks
Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Tuesday 5th November!
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