Events in Edinburgh Today
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Events in Edinburgh
An Evening With: James Naughtie
Join us for an evening with James Naughtie, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig.
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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
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Board Game Fika!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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Breakfast with Bjorn
Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant for breakfast with their special guest BJÖRN Bear!
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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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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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childhood, interrupted
The first show of 2025 at The House of Smalls is 'childhood, interrupted' an exhibition of artwork by 70 artists responding to childhood experience, memories and trauma.
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Clown Extravaganza
Catch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!
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Colby T. Helms
Colby T Helms, a country musician from Franklin County, is a phenomenal talent and he plays Sneaky Pete's on Monday 10th February!
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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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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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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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House
For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.
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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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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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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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Exhibition: Postcards For Perec
Postcards for Perec - Two Hundred and Forty-Three Postcards in Real Colour is a travelling exhibition curated by alum Linda Parr and you can see it at the Institut français d'Ecosse in February!
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Exhibition: Sea and Wind by Tea Bendix
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to present an exhibition of illustrations by Tea Bendix, inspired by the collection Danish Folk Tales by storyteller Svend-Erik Engh.
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February Holiday Camp
Join Edinburgh Leisure's dynamic Multi-Sports Camp at Kirkliston Leisure Centre this February half-term!
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February Holiday Camp
Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's fun Multi-Activity Camp at Meadowbank Sports Centre!
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February Holiday Camp
Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's exciting Multi-Activity Camp at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre!
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February Holiday Camp
Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's exciting Multi-Activity Camp at the Royal Commonwealth Pool!
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February Holidays aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
Where better to be than by the sea this February holidays! All aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia to explore all five decks of a floating palace, just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre!
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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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Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale
The Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale is returning to Potterow, giving you the chance to browse thousands of Grade A vintage clothing items!
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Hitomi Hosono: The White Garden
The Scottish Gallery is honoured to present the first solo exhibition of Hitomi Hosono in Scotland in conjunction with Adrian Sassoon, London.
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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4
This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.
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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Injecting Hope is a new, free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.
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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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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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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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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Patterns of the Past: Ammna Sheikh
This exhibition at Upright Gallery is by British/Pakistani artist, Ammna Sheikh, and showcases her work with traditional techniques such as screenprinting, weaving, embroidery and painting!
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Planetarium Show: Voyager
Embark on an inspiring journey with Dynamic Earth's brand new Planetarium dome film Voyager: The Never-Ending Journey!
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Portobello Health Walk
Join 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!
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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour
Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
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Queen Extravaganza
Queen Extravaganza, the only official Queen tribute band, brings its own ‘kind of magic’ to the Edinburgh Playhouse in February in a triumphant celebration of 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody!
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Rockstar Karaoke
Come bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
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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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Six Nations at Brewhemia Edinburgh
Brewhemia is back with another exhilarating rugby season. Join us for The Scottish Six Nations fixtures on our big screens!
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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 night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller
This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.
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The Merchant Of Venice
The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
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Through Line
Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.
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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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Uisge: Beth Robertson-Fiddes
This new exhibition at Morningside Gallery is by Scottish artist Beth Robertson-Fiddes and comprising almost thirty new paintings!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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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:
National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Barrhead offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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The Community Hub Barrhead: Sewing Circle
Whether you're an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join in at The Community Hub Barrhead's regular Sewing Circle!
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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:
Snowdrop Festival
Cambo Country House and Estate has announced that's its upcoming renowned Snowdrop Festival, now in its 16th year, which will run throughout February and early March 2025.
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Half Term at The Scottish Fisheries Museum
Come and join us at The Scottish Fisheries Museum for fun family trail this February half term!
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St Monans : The Photography Village
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to have a selection of William Easton prints from St Monans Heritage Collection and a display of equipment from the Jim Mathew Camera Collection!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Past, Present, & Future - Celebrating 35 Years of King Tut’s
Glasgow's legendary King Tut's Wah Wah Hut is marking 35 years at the heart of Scotland’s music scene with a special panel event on Monday 10th February!
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Two Week Beginner Pottery Course
This Two Week Beginner Pottery Course at Creative Bloc includes an introduction to clay and making functional pieces using hand-building techniques!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Kirkintilloch
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Hillhead Community Centre on Mondays!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Mid Century Modern: Putting Scotland on the Map
The Mid Century Modern exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre explores the ways in which Scottish architects were both influenced by and themselves influenced the international movement.
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Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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LEGO Animation Club
LEGO Animation Club is a brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow LEGO fans!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks
Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!
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Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre
Inchinnan Care Home will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December featuring a range of stalls, home baking, hot food and drinks plus live music from Mark Walton!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Elin Isaksson - Exhibition
As part of the SAY Awards commission, Elin Isaksson is giving a solo exhibition at the Tolbooth in Stirling from 1st February!
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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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