Events in Edinburgh Today
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Events in Edinburgh
A Chorus Line
Celebrate the lives of theatre’s unsung heroes, as they tell searing stories of ambition, shattered hopes, and what it really costs to follow your dreams.
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Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path
The forthcoming exhibition Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path aims to bring this talented artist back to public attention.
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After-school Robotics: Age 7-13 & Age 4-7
Come along to Little Plaza for this engaging, and fun after-school Robotics club for kids in the local community!
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All A-Bordeaux Wine Tasting
Do you like fruity white wine? Big bold reds? Do you think that's all Bordeaux has to offer!? Well... get ready to change your minds with this Bordeaux wine tasting on 27th September!
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An Evening with Lucy Wood
Lucy Jane Wood, online content creator, avid reader and cosiness-seeker, joins us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on 27th September to celebrate the release of her debut novel Rewitched!
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An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location
Indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery!
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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Wester Hailes High School.
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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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Blood Brothers
Don't miss the the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers when it comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in September!
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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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Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Discover the music of Taylor Swift at St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!
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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Settle in for a magical live music performance by Candlelight at Best of Bridgerton on Strings in St Marys Episcopal Cathedral on 27th September.
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Carolyn Sampson sings Bach
Join soprano Carolyn Sampson at St Giles' Cathedral on 27th September as she sings Bach as part of the Dunedin Consort 2024/25 season!
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Castle Street Market
Held 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!
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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song
The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.
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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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Contemporary Watercolour Workshop with Paintbox
This two day course in collaboration with Paintbox School of Art, will explore the possibilities of watercolour as a medium in a contemporary context.
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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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DalkeithPhoto
This September DalkeithPhoto will present its inaugural month of photography at Dalkeith Palace showcasing exhibitions, a major symposium, workshops, portfolio reviews and exhibition tours.
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Daring & Delicious - Private Walking Tour
Come to wander through the secret alleyways of old Edinburgh - come to listen, come to share your own daring stories. This private tour is unmissable!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh - A Walking Tour of Our History
Come on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
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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 Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Dive into Edinburgh's darker corners on a thrilling 2-hour walk exploring the city's most bone-chilling legends.
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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 Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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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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Exhibition: Return of the Native inspired by the poem by John Killick
Building on the success of their 2022 exhibition inspired by A. Škėma's poem, this exhibition at Birch Tree Gallery continues to explore the profound synergy between poetry and visual art!
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Exhibition: Singing in Big Spaces by Fiona McDonald
This series of artwork by Fiona McDonald forms part of the Accessible Book and Story Festival.
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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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Guid Crack: All Creatures Great and Small
Join guest storyteller Anne Dignan for another fun and friendly session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on 27th September!
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Iconic! Drag Show
Join Hoots Comedy for an unforgettable evening of Edinburgh's fiercest glamour, comedy, and top tier DRAG!
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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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Little Explorers - Arty Class for Toddlers
Does your little one love to paint and splat, squish and stick? Then come along to Little Explorers for lots of arty and creative fun on Fridays at Marchmont St Giles' Church.
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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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Lou Conran: Tangent
Award-winning comedian Lou Conran stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on her first mini tour around the UK.
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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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Malaysian Supper Night
Join us at our Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith for a special Malaysian Supper Night!
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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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Material & Form
&Gallery is delighted to welcome Richard Perry to the gallery in a two person exhibition with gallery artist Andrew Clausen!
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McLarens on the Corner: Macmillan Coffee Morning
Our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning is back at McLarens! Join us for a morning filled with tea, coffee, cakes & bakes!
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Murder Mystery Night
Join us at the Grassmarket Centre for an evening of suspense, intrigue, and detective work on Friday 27th September!
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Oktoberfest
Back by popular demand, Oktoberfest comes to Volcano Falls Adventure Golf Edinburgh from 14th September!
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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition
This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.
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Parallels II
Featuring five talented, Edinburgh-based artists working across jewellery, fine art and illustration, this exhibition follows on from last year’s successful group show Parallels at Coburg Studios!
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Pedal 4 Poverty
Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!
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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join 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.
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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Learn 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.
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Plasticine Cowboy
Meet ‘Plasticine Cowboy’, a new exhibition and comic created by Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence, Jack Stamp during his residency in summer of 2024.
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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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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition
Historic 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.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scottish Geology Festival
Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!
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Serena Terry: All Tied Up
After the incredible success of her first stand up UK and Ireland tour, Serena Terry aka Mummy Banter is going back on the road with a brand new show!
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Summer Salon
Join us at Detail Framing & Gallery in viewing over 50 artists' work as part of our Summer Salon exhibition!
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Summertime Sadness Club
Join us at La Belle Angele for a night dedicated to Lana Del Rey and friends! Join us for the most joyfully miserable Sad Girl club night experience!
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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS
Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.
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Terror Walking Tour
Dare you join Auld Reekie Tours on a spine-chilling adventure beneath Edinburgh's streets?
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The Black Diamond Express
Award winning Edinburgh based blues band, The Black Diamond Express, are back at Stramash for one night only on Friday 27th September!
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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 Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The Grain: Richard Goldsworthy
For this exhibition at Upright Gallery, Richard Goldsworthy will be showcasing new wall-based works that employ kiln-dried Ash, along with the introduction of pewter.
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The Late Show @ The Comedy Attic
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience
Embark on an epic adventure to the iconic backdrops of the beloved series Outlander on this 1 Day experience!
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The Undertones
Don't miss Legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 27 September!
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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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Toad On The Road: An Evening With Neighbours’ Star Ryan Moloney
An evening with Ryan Moloney from Neighbours. With surprises on the night and an extended Q&A section, this is the ultimate night for every Neighbours fan!
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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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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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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:
Stand Up Comedy Night
On Friday 27th September, Stamperland Community and Social Club is hosting the comedy night of the year... an evening where laughter isn't just expected - it's guaranteed!
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The Community Hub Clarkston: Knit ‘n’ Chat
Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Clarkston welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!
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Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators
Join Sportykids Softplay for their School Holiday Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Veterans Supper Club
The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland are hosting suppers for Veterans, Serving Personnel and Reserves every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
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Fife Climate Festival
The Fife Climate Festival is a celebration of community climate action, filled with inspiring and interesting events and activities throughout Fife.
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Hello, I’m Johnny Cash
Enjoy a fantastic exhibition about the special connection between Johnny Cash and the UK in the Adam Smith Theatre reception foyer until 2nd October!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Create Your Own Mural
Visit Tramway's front gallery space to create your own artwork in response to their new project - to install a community mural on Albert Drive.
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Impossible Creatures Day
Join Waterstones Byres Road as they celebrate Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures, their Children's Book Of The Month for September!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Stars of Irish Country
Join four of Ireland's favourite Country Music Stars for an unmissable night of toe tapping magic at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Friday 27th September!
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Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 27th September!
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An Evening with Neil Lennon - CANCELLED
Come and enjoy this evening of conversation with this Celtic Legend where Neil Lennon reflects on his career highs and lows, and also participates in our audience Q&A.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Renfrew Market & Car Boot
Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!
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Breakfast With Our Astronaut Bear At IKEA Glasgow
Get ready to blast off into a morning of fun and adventure! IKEA Glasgow are inviting IKEA Family members along to have breakfast with their special astronaut mascots this September weekend.
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The Spotless September Challenge
Renfrewshire Council's Spotless September is back again this year with volunteers heading out into their communities to brighten up the area where they live and tackle litter!
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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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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Stirling Nia-Fest -- Movement & Wellbeing Festival
Join us for a celebration of Nia - Stirling Nia-Fest - a packed programme of Nia classes taking place between 21st September and 5th October at Broomhall Castle Hotel in Menstrie!
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
Prestwick 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!
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