Events in Edinburgh in September 2024

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!

Loanhead Indoor Market

Come 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!

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.

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.

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.

Live music at Bar 13

Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!

Leith Market

The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!

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!

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!

Edinburgh Farmers Market

Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!

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.

Grassmarket Market

Every 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!

Stockbridge Market

The 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!

Stand Up Horror

Actor, 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!

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.

Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Scotland'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!

Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!

Portobello Local Market

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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.

The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston

Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!

Bona Fide

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation 2024

Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

Haunted Haus

Get ready for a haunting so fabulous you'll die from excitement! The Spooktacular 'Haunted Haus' is back to terrorize Banshee Labyrinth!

Paranormal Illusionist: Ghosts of the Banshee

Are 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.

West Linton Market

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

Abbey Strand Book Club

Explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!

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.

Royal Rhyme Time

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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.

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!

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

The 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.

Makers Market

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

Nature Photography Workshop

Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!

Arthur’s Secrets

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub

Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!

The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

Pedal Power: Cycling and Activism in Edinburgh

This exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh has been created by groups in Edinburgh who are campaigning to make our city a safe place for cycling.

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!

Free Book Club at Fort Kinnaird

Fort Kinnaird is hosting a free monthly book club in partnership with Musselburgh Library to bring the community together over the joy of reading.

Edinburgh Rising from the Ashes: 200 Years of the Scottish Fire Service

Journey through two centuries of firefighting legacy with our special exhibition created in partnership with the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage.

Abbey Strand Art Club

Do 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.

Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes

Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!

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.

BMX Lessons

The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.

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.

Edinburgh Gin Cocktail Tour

Discover the best gin in Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Gin Jaunt and savour the city’s diverse gin culture. Book your gin-tinted adventure today!

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.

Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Join Maid of the Forth for the highly-anticipated evening music cruises, making a comeback in 2024!

Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

Disco Days Edinburgh

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh!

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.

The Karaoke Crawl

Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or a first-time singer, The Karaoke Crawl welcomes everyone who's ready to let loose and have a great time.

Wild Dining

Treat yourself to an evening of 'Wild Dining' with award-winning David Millar, Executive Chef at Jupiter Artland!

Play With Plants

This summer experience the joy of the botanical world at Play with Plants, RBGE’s hands-on play experience at the John Hope Gateway.

Sound Bath Meditation

Come 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!

Free Silver Valuations

Come along and meet Lyon & Turnbull's silver specialist, Kier Mulholland to find out if you have a future auction highlight in your home.

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.

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.

Moyna Flannigan: Space Shuffle

In our 40th year, Collective is delighted to welcome back renowned Scottish artist, and early committee member Moyna Flannigan to present an exhibition of new work.

Game On

Get set for Game On - the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games.

Empathy Café

Join 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.

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.

The Dark Side of Edinburgh

The Dark Side of Edinburgh is a historic tour of the city that doesn't leave out all the gory details. Are brave enough to learn the truth?

Free Watch Valuations

Looking to find out the value of your watch? Then make an appointment to meet Lyon & Turnbull's Head of Watches, Charles Tearle, for a no-obligation valuation!

Free Jewellery Valuations

Come along and meet our Head of Jewellery at Lyon & Turnbull to find out if you have a future auction highlight in your jewellery box!

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.

Free Asian Art Valuations

Make an appointment to meet the Lyon & Turnbull's Asian Art team to find out if you have a future auction highlight in your collection!

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!

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!

Dare to be Wild - Outdoor Workshop

Do you dare to embrace your wild nature? Come to feel the incredible power of nature with Annabel Allen, your nature guide!

The Greenhouse

The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.

Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour

Join Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

A 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.

Sunday Dance Classes

Are you looking for some Groovy dancing time this July and August? Then join Pirita Tuisku for these Sunday classes open to all adults with experience or not!

Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the life and legacy of Eric Liddell, nicknamed ‘the Flying Scotsman’.

Tapestry 5: Time & Place

Tapestry 5 bring their new show of small format, woven tapestries to Edinburgh’s Dovecot, featuring work from five, Scottish based weavers.

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!

Dare to Spark Change - Outdoor Workshop

Let's light the spark to lead to positive change. Annabel Allen, the workshop facilitator, welcomes you to unleash your creativity to come up with fresh ideas for change!

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.

Some Kind of Tours: Dark Historic Walking Tours of Edinburgh

Discover 5 million years of Scotland's history in 90 minutes on this unique, dark and funny tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!

Conservation Hangar Talks

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

Pedal 4 Poverty

Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!

Summer Salon

Join us at Detail Framing & Gallery in viewing over 50 artists' work as part of our Summer Salon exhibition!

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.

‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers

This art exhibition, organised by the Scottish Ornithologists Club in collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), presents work by 34 artists inspired by birds.

Tea and Tarot

Join 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!

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!

Capital View Walk, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh

Join Guided Outdoor Adventures for this free Capital View Walk in the Pentland Hills guided by Debbie Parker!

Solid Air

Solid Air is an exhibition of linocut prints and papercuts by Callum Russell showing at Leith Makers!

Terror Walking Tour

Dare you join Auld Reekie Tours on a spine-chilling adventure beneath Edinburgh's streets?

Tea and Talks

These 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.

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.

The Outlander 1 Day Experience

Embark on an epic adventure to the iconic backdrops of the beloved series Outlander on this 1 Day experience!

Introduction to Somatic Therapy

Join these inviting Somatic Therapy Workshops and embark on a journey to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom!

LEGO Creativity Workshops

Calling all young creators... delve into the world of imagination on a free Creativity Workshops at LEGO® Toy Shop in the St James Quarter!

Open Mic - Hosted by Matthew Rhind

Come along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!

Riso Workshop

Join us at the Blueprint Studio for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!

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!

900 Voices

The voices of Edinburgh’s communities shape an ever-evolving sound installation inside St Giles’ Cathedral's magnificent interior.

National Museum of Flight Behind the Scenes Tours

Find out about our collection of aero-engines and propellers on a curator-led tour of our Object Store.

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!

Iconic! Drag Show

Join Hoots Comedy for an unforgettable evening of Edinburgh's fiercest glamour, comedy, and top tier DRAG!

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

Exhibition: Singing in Big Spaces by Fiona McDonald

This series of artwork by Fiona McDonald forms part of the Accessible Book and Story Festival.

Jewellery Class - Make a set of stacking rings with a gemstone

Learn to make a set of stacking rings, including one ring with a pretty gemstone, in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

Lego Masterbuild at Newhailes

Come and help recreate a model of Newhailes House in LEGO® bricks with Warren Elsmore, an artist in LEGO® brick, and his team!

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items. Come on down and find just what you never knew you needed!

The Saturday Show

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

Alpaca Gala Day

BobCat Alpacas look forward to welcoming you and your family to our fun day with the Alpacas and baby Crias in aid of Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh!

Creep Calm Workshops

Based on our previous ‘Spiders: Fight Your Phobia’ workshop, the RZSS have refreshed and re-worked this interactive session to help you get you closer to overcoming your spider fear.

Edinburgh Psych Fest

Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 1st September after the sell-out success of its inaugural year!

Flower Festival at Duddingston Kirk

A Flower Festival celebrating 900 years of worship at Duddingston Kirk is taking place the first week in September, featuring the people associated with "A' Jock Tamson's Bairns".

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!

Andrew Combs

Catch acclaimed Dallas-reared and Nashville-based singer-songwriter Andrew Combs at Sneaky Pete's on 2nd September!

Beginner Dance Classes: Learn Bachata!

Join Bachata Blues Edinburgh for their Bachata Beginners Course starting on Monday 2nd September at The Mash House!

Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 9)

Enjoy an outstanding evening of classical piano set in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral, with it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano!

Evening Lectures: ‘The World’s End Murders: The Inside Story’ with Tom Wood

Join author and ex-Police Officer Tom Wood whose book tells the story of the horrific killing of two Edinburgh teenagers in 1977 and of the extraordinary police investigation over almost four decades!

OnOne Salsa: 5 Week Salsa Beginners Course

Join OnOne Salsa for this 5 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 2nd September at The Mash House!

Red Raw

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Ben Elton - Authentic Stupidity

Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up, is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in September!

Candice Brathwaite: Manifesto - CANCELLED

Join us at the Assembly Rooms for an inspiring evening with critically-acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author, advocate, journalist and TV presenter Candice Brathwaite!

Meili Li & Dunedin Consort: an evening of baroque greats

Join us for this evening of Baroque musical delights at St Cecilia's Hall on 3rd September with Meili Li and the Dunedin Consort!

Watches Valuation Day

Make an appointment with Bonhams Senior Watch Specialist Sarah Fergusson for a free valuation on any watches that you may be considering selling, including wrist and pocket watches.

Where the Woods Got Heavy: Jude Brothers, Dylan Earl, and Gravedancer

Get ready to cozy up at Leith Arches on Tuesday 3rd September for a night of acoustic magic, straight from the heart of Arkansas!

Bugsy Malone

Come along to the Howden Park Centre in September for a whirlwind of romance, rivalry, and the quest for power in 1920s New York with Bugsy Malone!

Drawing in the Autumn

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Autumn!

Evening Sound Immersion

Come 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.

Scotland v Australia - Men’s T20 International Series

Don't miss a rare chance to watch one of the best international teams in world cricket play on Scottish soil when Scotland's male cricketers host Australia this September!

An Evening with Deborah Harkness

Enjoy a spectacular evening with bestselling author Deborah Harkness and her latest book The Black Bird Oracle on Thursday 5th September at the Tom Fleming Centre for Performing Arts!

Art Brut

Art Brut are back together and play The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh on Thursday 5th September!

Bingo Babes! Drag Bingo

The fabulous Bingo Babes will be taking over for a raucous night of good old-fashioned drag bingo at Hoots Comedy every Thursday!

Blame It On The Bucky

From the production company that brought you, Singin I'm no a Billy He's a Tim! Working Class productions are back with brand new, hilarious play, 'Blame it on the Bucky'!

Carl Hutchinson - Today Years Old

Carl Hutchinson is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour which will see him return to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 5th September!

Greyfriars at 12 Violin/Piano concert

Don't miss Christopher Bevan and Clare Hoffman at Greyfriars at 12 on Thursday 5th September for this concert of English and Spanish music!

Gus Munro at the First Thursday Blues Club

Glasgow based musician, Gus Munro is a veteran of numerous UK and European blues festivals and the First Thursday Blues Club is delighted welcome him on Thursday 5th September!

Jazz and Juice

Join us at Malones Leith on 5th September for a fantastic night of Jazz, blues and soul music by the incredibly talented Scampi fries and Ayla Ersoy!

Jill Jackson

Jill Jackson is one of Scotland's leading singer songwriters and an acclaimed artist within the thriving international Americana music scene. Don't miss her live at La Belle Angele on 5th September!

Lip Critic

Lip Critic make music that is both freewheeling and fun. Catch them when they play Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 05 September!

Nocturne Book Launch - Chopin in love and death

George Watson's College is thrilled to host the book launch event for Nocturne, the latest novel by Christopher Rush on Thursday 5th September!

Print Collage Stitch

If you'd like to have a go at quilting but have been put off by all the rules and complicated maths, then this two-day workshop run by Artisan Stitch is perfect for you!

Sporting Memories: Southside Group

Join the Sporting Memories weekly club in the southside of Edinburgh, in partnership with Southside Faith Care, to reminisce and talk about sport (although no topic is off limits!).

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!

The Ultimate Boyband Party Show

Pop on your Kangol hat and cargo pants, dust off your glow sticks, and Get On Up for an evening you’ll never forget at The Ultimate Boyband Party Show in the Usher Hall!

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.

Brat Summer Party

It's brat summer party. Brat summer bangers all night long for the hot girls at La Belle Angele on 6th September!

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!

Flavours Inspired by Art Dinner - CANCELLED

Indulge all your senses in an experience like no other, where you can savour the flavours of the Portrait’s Collection with Chef Alec on 6th September!

Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, featuring a cast of West End Singers and a live band!

Grayby, a film and exhibit exploring trauma and grief

Grayby, an exhibition by @impalavaka at Leith Makers, is a mixed media exploration of childhood trauma and grief, using film collages and original music.

Nightfly

The musical genius of Nightfly are back with some classic covers to savour at Dreadnought Rock in September!

Pro Wrestling NOAH - UK Tour 2024

Pro Wrestling NOAH, Japan's leading wrestling promotion, returns to the UK with a date at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 6th September.

Shane Todd - Full House

Comedian Shane Todd, the host of 'Tea With Me', brings his biggest ever tour, 'Full House' to The Queens Hall Edinburgh in September!

Tabletop Scotland 2024

Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's coming to the Royal Highland Centre in September!

Textile Orientalisms: Paisley Shawls in Literature

Join the National Trust for Scotland on Friday 6th September at the Georgian House to welcome the author, Suchitra Choudhury, for a presentation of her work and wider discussion!

The Paul Weller Experience

The Paul Weller Experience play a dynamic and authentic set from highly acclaimed musicians in their own right. Don't miss them at Bannermans Bar on 6th September!

Art Walk Porty

Art Walk Porty is an annual arts festival held in September in Portobello, Edinburgh, featuring an eclectic programme of contemporary art, with a walking, participatory and live arts focus!

Big Country: Return To Steeltown Tour

Legendary Scottish rock group Big Country bring their 'Return To Steeltown' 40th Anniversary Tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 7th September!

Boozy Brushes, Drag Sip and Paint Party!

Get Ready to Sip, Laugh & Unleash Your Creativity with a Splash of Cheeky Fun at Hoots Comedy every Saturday!

Brògeal

Falkirk's Brògeal are hitting the road in September for a headline tour, don't miss them live at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 7th!

Candle Making Workshop

Get inspired with a new skill and learn the basics of candle making with Flow Candles on 7th September at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

Drawing from Within: Movement and Mark Making

Resident Susan Scarth is teaming up with Angeli Studios for a new one-day workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 7th September.

Groovy Geology Walk

Join us for a scenic ranger-led walk along the Hopetoun foreshore as part of the Scottish Geology Festival on Saturday 7th September!

Haiver

Musician and songwriter Billy Kennedy, a key member of the renowned band Frightened Rabbit, is stepping into a new realm with his project, Haiver and sees them play The Mash House on 7th September!

Houseplant Market - Edinburgh

The Houseplant Market is returing to Edinburgh! Taking place in the Bristo Square GEM on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.

Kids Japanese Sessions

Little PLaza are excited to announce their new series of Japanese language sessions for children, running from September to October!

Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair

Don't miss the Linlithgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair with all proceeds going towards Linlithgow Heritage Trust!

Lizzie and the Banshees

Edinburgh based Lizzie and the Banshees are a Siouxsie & The Banshees Tribute band and if you've yet to see them perform, you're in for a real treat!

Material & Form

&Gallery is delighted to welcome Richard Perry to the gallery in a two person exhibition with gallery artist Andrew Clausen!

MoonWalk Scotland

Join in the fun of the MoonWalk Scotland LIVE* night charity walk and experience Edinburgh like never before!

MoonWalk Scotland 2024 - Event Volunteers Needed!

Join our night-time party and lots of other volunteers at The MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 7th September 2024 from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh!

Oasis & Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds Tribute

The UK's top tribute to everything Oasis and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are back in Edinburgh on Saturday 7th September at The Hive Nightclub!

Plantoid

Plantoid are one of those bands that exceed the sum of their parts, with each member bringing a unique flavour that enhances their sound tenfold.

Queer Voices in Music: Museum Late

Join us on 7th September at St Cecilia’s Hall for an evening social full of food, friends, and mini tours of the galleries to mark the opening of this year's Queer Voices in Music concert series!

Siege on the Forth

Siege on the Forth takes place at Blackness Castle from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.

The Magic of Motown

Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year when The Magic of Motown returns to the stage at the Usher Hall!

Vintage Clothing, Plant & Poster Sale

Three legendary sales, all under one roof... don't miss the Vintage Clothing, Plant & Poster Sales at Bristo Square on September 7th, 8th & 14th!

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.

Edinburgh Memory Walk

Scotland's Memory Walk is all about celebrating the people we love while raising vital funds for dementia, join Alzheimer Scotland for their Edinburgh Memory Walk on Sunday 8th September.

Exclusive Outlander Locations Guided Tour of Hopetoun House

Transport yourself to the heart of Outlander with our exclusive guided tour of Hopetoun House (incl ticket to Midhope Castle)!

Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park

Join Rosie from Wild Rose Forest Therapy on a soothing mindful guided walk in Vogrie Country Park! It's a great opportunity to get away from the hectic buzz of daily life.

German Board Games Meetup

Calling all German speakers in Edinburgh! You are warmly invited to join us for the next board games meet-up at the German Church in Edinburgh on Sunday 8th September!

Green Explorers

Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!

Jay Rayner - Nights Out At Home

Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home!

Scotland’s Music with the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra

Join the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra who will be telling a Scottish story with music from north to south at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 8th September!

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous

Spend an evening in the company of the extraordinary Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

The Naked Neds

Ingram Noble's latest production, "The Naked Neds," is hitting the road in Scotland this September and comes to Augustine United Church on Sunday the 8th!

Black Boar Historical Fencing Classes (Smallsword)

Black Boar is a historical fencing school, specialising in smallsword and military sabre tuition. If you’d like to get involved, book a class to start your historical fencing journey!

Flamenco Dance Class Programme

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

Jeff Dayton & Joe Martin

Enjoy an evening with Jeff Dayton performing the songs of Glen Campbell, telling stories of 15 years on the road as band leader for the Hall of Fame legend.

Micky Bartlett: Thicc!

After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his brand new stand-up show “THICC!” to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 9th September!

Open Rehearsal

Find out more about Colinton & Merchiston Community Choir at this Open Rehearsal on Monday 9th September in Merchiston Castle School!

Parents Co-working Day

Looking for a productive environment where you can work while your little ones play nearby? Join Little Plaza for a special Parents Co-Working Day!

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!

45th Macaulay Lecture with Gretchen C. Daily

Professor Gretchen C. Daily discusses the need to place a value on nature if we wish to transition towards a more sustainable economy!

Blackberry Smoke

Blackberry Smoke have announced their 'Be Right Here' Tour will be stopping off at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 10th September!

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!

HOME: A Residents’ Showcase

Don't miss an exciting new celebration by artists and makers who have their home-from-home here at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall this September!

Rebus: A Game Called Malice

Transferring John Rebus' maverick detective skills to the stage, this suspense-filled play finds the iconic sleuth uncovering disturbing truths during a murder mystery game!

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life is a spectacular live concert featuring all the greatest hits from your favourite films at the Usher Hall.

AMPLIFI

AMPLIFI presents an exciting opportunity to see new and rising artists in a setting designed to amplify their voices and put them centre stage.

András Droppa’s Painted Ladies Tour

Following the release of his debut album, András Droppa brings his unique brand of Hard Rock-Blues to Bannerman's Bar, Edinburgh on 11th September as part of his UK and Ireland debut tour!

Espen Eriksen Trio

The Espen Eriksen Trio is one of the most popular piano trios in Europe and you can catch them at Traverse Theatre on Wednesday 11th September!

Flamenco Dance for kids

Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!

Saving the World with the Circular Economy

Join us at The Melting Pot for the first in our debut series of Social Impact Speaker events on 11th September 'Saving the World with the Circular Economy'.

Stories on the Way: Shapeshifting Stories

Join a group of wonderful apprentice storytellers as they spin their magic and weave their shape-shifting stories at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 11th September!

Youth Assembly

Calling All Changemakers - Are you Are you aged 18—24 and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?

In Conversation: Moyna Flannigan and Sorcha Carey

On the occasion of her exhibition Space Shuffle at Collective, we are delighted to present a conversation between the artist Moyna Flannigan and Collective’s Director Sorcha Carey.

Resisting the Bomb

This event, on 12th September at the National Library of Scotland, celebrates the contributions of John Ainslie (1954 to 2016) to the anti-nuclear movement in Scotland.

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.

The Girls Bathroom Planet Tour

Sophia and Cinzia, the internet's favourite best friends, bring their biggest live tour to date to Edinburgh Playhouse on 12th September!

Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside

Comedy queen and RuPaul's Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio officially announces her return to the UK with her new stand-up comedy tour, Dead Inside!

California Love - 90s/00s Hip Hop and R&B

Over the past 5 years, California Love has grown into the biggest celebration of Hip Hop and R&B music across the country and we're thrilled to bring Edinburgh a night you won't forget!

Clans of Leon

Clans of Leon, Scotland's premier Kings of Leon tribute band, play La Belle Angele on Friday 13th September!

Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves - Cher Tribute - CANCELLED

Don't miss this tribute to Cher at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 13th September!

In the Mood

Immerse yourself in the timeless music of Glenn Miller and the music of fabulous forties with the record-breaking big band Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation at the Howden Park Centre!

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.

Music of Rod Stewart by Candlelight

The Music Of Rod Stewart By Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Friday 13th September!

Mystery Ensemble play The Music of Harry Potter

Experience the majestic music of the beloved film series based on the eponymous novels by J.K. Rowling. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed.

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

Don't miss Sarah Millican when she brings her new show 'Late Bloomer' to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 13th September 2024!

SCO 24/25: Mozart & Beethoven

Join the SCO for a programme of discoveries, showing Wagner's tender side, Mozart discovering wind instruments... and the radical young Beethoven.

Spreading the Disease

It's time to get a bit of Metal in your Rock Diet. Two awesome bands on tour stopping at Dreadnought Rock, Scotland's Longest Running Rock Club, on Friday 13th September!

The Box Man : Japanese film screening at Odeon Lothian Road

A nameless man gives up his identity to live with a large cardboard box over his head, to meet a range of characters as he wanders in Tokyo.

The Choriza May Show

Fresh from their appearance on BBC Three’s RuPaul’s Drag Race UK VS The World, Choriza May hits the road with their first ever solo theatre show extravaganza and brings it to the Traverse Theatre!

Vogrie Pogrie

Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2024 from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Join Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 14th September for a night not to be missed!

An Audience with Karen Dunbar

Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at Reconnect Regal Theatre as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!

Doors Open Days Midlothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Midlothian! This year's event will be held 14th September!

Doors Open Days West Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across West Lothian! This year's event will be held on 14th & 15th September!

Eco-Resin Candle Holders - Terrazzo Craft Workshop

In this workshop, run by Polymorphics on 14th September, you'll learn to create beautiful and unique candle holders using eco-friendly resin.

Groove Back & Reggaeton Classes for Adults

Ready to reignite your passion for dance? Our Groove Back and Reggaeton Classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!

Hoodoo Bones

Hoodoo Bones, an Edinburgh/WL based rock covers band with a considerable pedigree, play Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 14th September!

Illustration Sessions with Trista

Unleash your child's imagination and join us at Little Plaza this September and October for a series of fun, educational, and creative illustration workshops led by Trista Yen!

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.

Interior Design Workshop

Join Skela Studio for this inspiring Full-Day Interior Design Workshop at The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh on Saturday 14th September!

Introduction to Calligraphy

Join Panda Scribes at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 14th September and dive into a world where letters transform into captivating works of art, where each stroke of the pen tells a unique story!

John Bishop: Back At It

Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024 and brings it to the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 14th September!

Kiioto

Kiiōtō, a new musical incarnation of Lou Rhodes and Rohan Heath, play The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 14th September as part of a UK tour!

Make Friends at Afternoon Tea

One Square is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Rare Birds Books to launch the ultimate Book Lovers Afternoon Tea taking place on Saturday 14th September!

Meet Ben Aaronovitch at Waterstones Edinburgh West End

Bestselling fantasy author Ben Aaronovitch comes to to Waterstones Edinburgh West End, to sign copies of The Masquerades of Spring, the new novella in the his brilliant Rivers of London series.

Meursault

Meursault headline La Belle Angele on Saturday 14th September with support from Phill Reynolds and Viking Moses.

Michael Akadiri: Trust Me, I’m a Daddy

Multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri brings his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th September!

Nick White: Teenage Dream - CANCELLED

After selling out his London shows in 2023, Nick White is embarking on a UK tour with his brand-new standup show "Teenage Dream". Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th September!

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe

Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph's 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe!

Oktoberfest

Back by popular demand, Oktoberfest comes to Volcano Falls Adventure Golf Edinburgh from 14th September!

Pick of the Pops!

Join the Corstorphine Trust on 14th September for a fun evening of entertainment and enjoy medleys of 60s and 70s favourites together with mega-mixes from the 80s and 90s.

Poppyscotland presents Sounds of Scotland

Scotland’s best-known military band has launched a series of concerts, “Sounds of Scotland”, to raise funds for the nation’s best-known Armed Forces charity this autumn.

Queen by Candlelight

Queen By Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 14th September 2024.

Queensferry Folk Festival

Queensferry's Annual Folk Festival returns on Saturday 14th September with a fantastic line up... don't miss it!

RANT

RANT create a sound which is both spacious and lush yet retaining all the earthy bite and spark synonymous with a Scottish fiddle player.

Reggaeton Party

The UK's biggest Reggaeton Party is coming back to Edinburgh this September. Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton with 500+ other Reggaeton lovers at La Belle Angele!

Symphonic Praise

Enjoy a concert of praise and worship in the stunning surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, one of Scotland's most beautiful churches, led by the Origin Scotland Orchestra and Choir.

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.

The Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight

London Concertante brings Vivaldi's masterpiece, Four Seasons, to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles' Cathedral!

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.

The Lost Past Society - Music on the Mezzanine

Coming to Central Library Edinburgh on 14th September, The sound of the Lost Past Society is designed to create a sense and feeling of Melancholy and Nostalgia.

The Other Show

From the utterly sublime to the unapologetically ridiculous, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents a night of comedy at the cliff's edge of surreal humour.

Vicious Events

Catch Belgium's finest Novah & BYØRN and Edinburgh's very own Malevolent for an unforgettable night at The Liquid Room on 14th September!

Andrew O’Neill: Geburah

Fresh from acting opposite John Hamm in Good Omens 2, cult comedian and nonbinary whirlwind Andrew O'Neill presents an act of symbolic, magical regicide.

Artie’s Singing Kettle – Greatest Hits

Artie is bringing the original Singing Kettles packed full of clues to his Greatest Hits show to Church Hill Theatre on 15th September!

Collect and Create Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

Enjoy a creative workshop beach combing for sea glass then back to Joy Revival Design Studio where you will learn two different techniques to make your very own sea glass jewellery!

Community Soup: Nature School for Grown Ups

You are cordially invited to a free community event hosted by Rooted Offerings on Sunday 15th September at St Mark's Park.

Edinburgh Kiltwalk

The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.

Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea

Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 15th September.

Family Stories with Kate & Ailie

Join artist/illustrator Kate Leiper and storyteller Ailie Finlay for some sensory stories and art to celebrate the turn of the seasons at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th September!

The Allusionist Presents: Souvenirs

Join host Helen Zaltzman and musician Martin Austwick for a fun, fascinating and unique stage show never heard before on The Allusionist podcast.

Atlantic Road Trip

Atlantic Road Trip is a truly international phenomenon bridging Europe and America, and exploring the evolution and fusion of traditional indigenous folk musics from Scotland, Ireland and Slovakia.

Bedtime stories with Bjorn!

Listen to the perfect bedtime stories being read aloud in store at IKEA Edinburgh on 16th September in our cosy corner in our Restaurant!

Esther Rose

New Orleans based Esther Rose makes her way to Scotland this September for a soulful and heartfelt couple of evenings including a night at The Voodoo Rooms!

Jacqueline Wilson - Think Again

The Portobello Bookshop team are hosting an event with the one and only Jacqueline Wilson on Monday 16th September at the Assembly Rooms!

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.

Author Talk- Lawrence Battersby

Join us at McDonald Road Library on 17th September for an author event with historical fiction writer Lawrence Battersby as he talks about the history behind his novel Dead Reckoning!

Come From Away

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss the smash hit musical Come From Away when it comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2024!

Evening of Mediumship

Join Angela Dunlop, Psychic Medium author of ‘The Miracle of Mediumship’ for an Evening of Mediumship at Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh on Tuesday 17th September!

Jake Lambert: The Sunshine Kid

Described as 'A joke machine' by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert is trying to figure out who he is and who everyone else is, too! Join him at The Stand Edinburgh for his new show, The Sunshine Kid!

Six60

Get ready Edinburgh! SIX60 will be headlining at The Mash House on the 17th of September!

The Weekly Planet* & Plumbing the Death Star** Live in Edinburgh

One-half of The Weekly Planet and two-thirds of Plumbing the Death Star are coming to Edinburgh to do a complete show for you and 169 of your closest friends!

Arab Strap

Scottish indie-rockers Arab Strap have announced a gig at La Belle Angele on Wednesday 18th September in support of their new album!

Dr George McGavin: It’s a Wild Life: Tales from Television

Dr George McGavin talks about why he switched to broadcasting to reach a wider audience about biodiversity as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.

Eco-Resin Bubble Mirror/Trinket Dish - Craft Workshop

Experience the satisfaction of creating your own stunning bubble piece using eco-friendly resin in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 18th September!

HOME: Performers’ Showcase

As part of Home: A Residents’ Showcase, the Performers Showcase features music and drama performances from some of our Drill Hall studio artists on 18th September!

In Conversation: Rodge Glass & Esa Aldegheri

Join us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Wednesday 18th September when we will be joined by Rodge Glass to celebrate the release of his memoir Joshua in the Sky.

Jargon Busting: What does AI mean to you?

Following a successful series of events showcasing AI and Social Innovation in Edinburgh, we will use this event to demystify AI jargon.

1970s Dinner Party Cooking Class

Join the International Ghost Appreciation Society on 19th September at New Town Cookery School to prepare some of the most horrifying (yet tasty) 1970s dinner party recipes they could find!

Alas De Liona

Alas De Liona weaves unique lyrical and melodic experiences... don't miss her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 19 September!

Bordeux, Or Not Bordeaux Wine Tasting

Join Cockburns of Leith this Thursday 19th September for a free wine tasting as we celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month!

Castle Chorus weekly rehearsal

Castle 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!

Full Moon Herb Walk & Tea Tasting

Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op for the forth in a new series of herbal workshops on and around the 100 acre Lauriston Agroecology Farm in North West Edinburgh on Thursday 19th September.

Good Time Cooking - A Dinner Party with Rosie MacKean

Celebrating the launch of Rosie's cookbook Good Time Cooking, Rosie MacKean and Twelve Triangles would love for you to come for dinner om Thursday 19th September!

Hearth Fire Sessions

Join host Dougie Mackay as he invites a selection of Scotland’s finest storytellers, songwriters, musicians, and performing artists to the bi-monthly Hearth Fire Sessions on 19th September!

Kara Grainger

Edinburgh Blues Club presents Kara Grainger at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 19th September!

Kjetil Mulelid - Solo Piano

Kjetil Mulelid's music is a series of beautiful and harmonious compositions and you can hear him play at the Traverse Theatre on 19th September!

Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral

The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh on 19th & 20th September!

Tom McRae

Mercury and Brit nominated artist Tom McRae is heading out on tour in support of his new album, catch him live at Summerhall on Thursday 19th September!

Zoe Rahman, solo piano and duets with Helena Kay

This concert at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh offers a chance to appreciate piano virtuoso Zoe Rahman's talent in a duo with saxophonist Helena Kay!

A Society Soiree: Georgian Style

Join Surveyor of the King's Pictures, and curator of the exhibition, Anna Reynolds on 20th September for an exclusive view of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!

Alzheimer Scotland Annual Conference 2024

Alzheimer Scotland’s annual conference will take place on Friday 20th September at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy Perman

Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy Perman have released their first single as a duo and announced a UK tour with a date at Summerhall on 20th September!

Auld Pals - An evening with the cast of ‘Still Game’

Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game' at The Queen's Hall is not to be missed!

Dave Reubens - All Out Magic

Magician Dave Reubens goes all out to give you a sneaky peek behind the scenes with his All Out Magic Show at The Banshee Labyrinth!

Edinburgh Art Fair

The annual Edinburgh Art Fair returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this September. Come along and immerse yourself in a world where art becomes a way of life!

Good Ideas: Catalyst

The Melting Pot's Catalyst workshop, part of our Good Ideas programme, is the perfect way to explore the potential of a new idea for social or environmental change.

Karen Marshalsay - Three Scottish Harps

Enjoy Scottish harp music at its best from Karen Marshalsay, a master of traditional Scottish harp music, at St Peter's Scottish Episcopal Church, Linlithgow on 20th September!

Loud Poets

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 20th September!

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!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Relive the Star Wars magic on the big screen as Scotland's National Orchestra brings John Williams' Oscar-winning score to life in this powerful multimedia experience at the Usher Hall!

Scotland’s Memory Walk

Be a hero in purple and join thousands of others for Alzheimer Scotland's Memory Walk this September!

Student Sessions: Style & Society

Join us at The King's Gallery on 20th September for an exciting opportunity for students in arts, heritage and culture to explore to the exhibition, Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!

Teen Spirit - 90s Rock Night

Come as you are and join La Belle Angele Edinburgh for the ultimate 90s Rock night on Friday 20th September!

The Amy Winehouse Experience Live

Coming to Edinburgh... The Amy Winehouse Experience provide, without doubt, the most authentic recreation of Amy Winehouse, designed to entertain and deliver the experience of Amy at her very best!

The History Of Rock

Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more, don't miss The History Of Rock when it comes to the Howden Park Centre!

Tom As Usual - Tom Jones Tribute

The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual Showband. Close your eyes and Robert IS Tom Jones!

Alan Resnick: One Funny Hour

Adult Swim & LA's favourite funny man, Alan Resnick, comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his critically acclaimed one hour of hilarious comedy that is sure to entertain audiences young and old!

An Autumn Equinox Event for Families and Children

Bring your family along for a magical day of stories, crafts, and nature exploration. It's a wonderful chance for parents and children to bond, learn, and celebrate the beauty of the season together!

Big Big Train

Big Big Train return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 21st September with their ‘The Likes Of Us' Tour!

Blame It On The Bucky - World Premier Tour

From the production company that brought you, Singin I'm no a Billy He's a Tim! Working Class productions are back with brand new, hilarious play, 'Blame it on the Bucky'!

Book Event: Doro Globus: I am an Artist

Join author Doro Globus in the Fruitmarket as she reads her book 'I am an Artist', geared towards children aged 4–8 years, followed by an opportunity for the children to make their own art!

CBeebies Panto: Beauty and the Beast

The CBeebies Panto returns to Festival Theatre featuring a host of CBeebies’ stars - and some new faces too with lots of singing, dancing and laughs for all the family!

Chamberlain & Haywood Duo Concert

Performing their unique take on world music, Paul Chamberlain and Michael Haywood return to Ratho Church Hall on Saturday 21st September with another thrilling, virtuosic musical journey!

Dance Scottish! Dance Classes for Children (P1+) on Saturday mornings

The RSCDS Edinburgh young dancers classes offer children the chance to enjoy Scottish country dancing and ceilidh music in a fun environment. Book a free trial now!

Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club 65th All Breed Championship Show

Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club are holding their 65th All Breed Championship Cat Show with pedigree and household pets competing for Best in Show on Saturday, 21st September.

Homegrown: Celebrating Scottish Fashion

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 21st September for an evening of diversity and Scottish fashion as we partner with the I Am More Than campaign for an inspiring fashion show and discussion panel.

HWFG at RATT with GBX

The HWFG Club Tour lands at the iconic Room At The Top for a night of club classics, old skool and dance anthems.

Intermediate Sewing Class

Beginners can elevate their sewing skills during this creative class at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club, where you'll machine stitch a fabulous make-up / wash bag!

Jewellery Class - Make a set of skinny stacking rings

Learn to make a set of three different sterling silver skinny stacking rings in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

Marc Almond

Marc Almond will follow the release of his new album ‘I’m Not Anyone’ with a major UK headline tour in September and brings it to the Usher Hall on Saturday 21st!

Movies on the Lawn

Join us for an outdoor cinema experience at Marine North Berwick, featuring matinee and evening showings in the hotel’s garden.

Myra Dubois: Be Well

Having left audiences across the globe in physical pain from laughter with her take-no-prisoners brand of rapid-fire comedy, Myra DuBois returns to The Stand Edinburgh with Be Well!

Newhailes Market

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

Oktoberfest 2024

We are bringing back our renowned Oktoberfest celebrations to Brewhemia, Scotland’s Only Beer Palace!

OPL Presents More Than Music

Welcome to the first-ever OPL club night in Scotland's capital! We will be bringing our audio-visual club night to the amazing Fruitmarket on Saturday 21st September!

Punch Needle Workshop

Learn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful wool art on this punch needle workshop run by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell at the popular artist space Leith Makers!

Pup Up Cafe: Edinburgh

Looking to get social with your dog? Then come along to the Pup Up Cafe at Coffee Saints on Saturday 21st September!

Queer Voices in Music: Concert with Lauren Bianchi

Join us on 21st September for a concert by Lauren Bianchi, a Scottish storyteller, as she weaves storytelling and musical elements to explore Scottish culture, feminist themes, and queer narrative!

Shiver Me Timbers

Make a variety of gorgeous crafts with us at Lauriston Castle as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Spanish Playgroup ‘Canta y Aprende’

Get Talking Spanish is offering an immersive and engaging experience in Spanish for children aged 0 - 2 at LifeCare Edinburgh on Saturdays.

The Bygones

Indie folk duo The Bygones are on a UK tour in 2024 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on 21st September!

The Men They Couldn’t Hang

Now into their 4th decade, British roots-rockers The Men They Couldn’t Hang will perform live at La Belle Angele on 21st September!

The Wee Sleep Coach is Here!

Unlock the Power of Sleep: A Guide for Parents at IKEA Edinburgh! Join us on Saturday 21st September and learn practical strategies to overcome bedtime battles that often plague busy families!

Arties Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

Get ready to be transported into a world of nostalgic tunes as Artie finds clues inside the original Singing Kettle’s to your favourite songs.

Basque Wine Tasting!

Hold onto your boinas, because on 22nd September Slonk Wine is exploring Basque wines by the glass at the Port of Leith Distillery!

B’s Vintage Market

Scotland’s biggest and best vintage market is back with it's Autumn Edition on Sunday 22nd September at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

Celtic Crag

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Dancing in Enlightenment Edinburgh

This course will introduce students to the historical and social background of the 18th-century Scottish dance scene in Edinburgh Old Town by exploring the streets and buildings connected with it.

Family Fun Day

Join us for our fairy tale family fun day in the Hopetoun Grounds on Sunday 22nd September from 12pm until 4pm.

Film Screening: Green Border

Beetroots Collective will host a special screening of Green Border at Southside Community Centre followed by an online Q&A with activist Michał who provides humanitarian aid at the border.

Gaffa Tape Sandy

Gaffa Tape Sandy are heading out on the road in support of their upcoming new album Hold My hand, God Damn It... catch them live at Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 22nd September!

Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me

Due to phenomenal demand, rising star comedian Kane Brown has extended his sold out 'Don't Listen To Me' tour with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September!

Maisie Adam - Appraisal

Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with her brand new solo show 'Appraisal' and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September!

Poppyscotland Sportive

Come and support Poppyscotland at their annual sportive on the 22nd of September in Prestonpans!

Ryan Adams: Solo 2024

Ryan Adams returns to the UK in 2024 with a date at the Usher Hall on Sunday 22nd September!

Wild Woman Autumn Equinox Gathering

Join Nature for Wellness in Duddingston on Sunday 22nd September for a transformative WILD WOMAN Autumn Equinox Gathering!

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me is touring Scotland in September with at date at Summerhall from 23rd to 25th.

Local History Talk- Dave Farries QFSM- Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

Join Dave Farries at McDonald Road Library on Monday 23rd September for this talk on the history of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in Scotland and Edinburgh!

Soundhouse: Modern Vikings

Modern Vikings play music with a strong emphasis on melody with the added grooves, urgency and colours of the American jazz tradition. Catch them at the Traverse Theatre on 23rd September!

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.

A Dame of Two Halves

This two-man, thirteen-character comedy adventure takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through a world of wacky personas, musical masterpieces and some of Scotland’s most captivating places.

An Evening with Dougie Donnelly

Join Waterstones West End Tuesday 24th September when we will be joined by Dougie Donnelly to celebrate the release of My Life in Sport.

Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic

Andy is back with his brand new tour, Bafflingly Optimistic, and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 24 September!

‘What if Women Designed the City?’- Author event with Dr May East

Join Dr May East at Leith Library on 24th September for a participatory exchange to celebrate the launch of her book 'What if Women Designed the City?'.

Blood Brothers

Don't miss the the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers when it comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in September!

Café Ceilidh

Come along to a free afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 24th September!

Chris Thorburn & Richard Brown: Cineman/Horror Show (Live Recording)

Don't miss a cinematic double feature from two Fringe favourites, Chris Thorburn and Richard Brown, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th September!

Dance Scottish! Free Scottish Dance Classes for Beginners

Come along and try free taster sessions on 24th September and 1st October at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Beginners classes!

Drawn to Rocks Art Workshop

The Scottish Geology Trust invites you to explore rocks from both creative and scientific points of view with the guidance of science artist Vojta Hýbl at this Workshop on 24th September!

It’s a Beautiful Noise

Brand new for 2024, the Orchestral Edition of It’s a Beautiful Noise is touring Europe's top theatre venues and stops off at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 24th September!

Jacob Alon

Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon will headline Sneaky Petes on Tuesday 24th September!

Norah Howie - Psychic Medium

Don't miss one of the most celebrated psychic mediums Norah Howie as she delivers messages of love and comfort when she brings her brand new tour to the Howden Park Centre!

The Neuroscience of Art with Robyn Landau

This talk explores the intricate and fundamental relationship between the human brain and art, revealing just how powerful art is, creating long-lasting physiological and neurological changes.

Afternoon Tea Dance

Join Grassmarket Community Project for an afternoon of foot-tapping live music, afternoon tea and exciting raffles at Coffee Saints on 25th September!

Armonico Consort: Purcell ‘Dido and Aeneas’

Performed with minimal staging, Armonico Consort’s beautifully tender and entertaining rendition of this incredible opera has delighted audiences across Europe.

Bordeaux in the ‘Burgh Wine Tasting

Join Cockburns of Leith for a free wine tasting on 25th September and journey back to the past as we discuss Bordeaux’s history with Edinburgh, the Auld Alliance, and how Cockburns of Leith began!

Carnall Peace Award. Imagining Peace: A night of poetry and music celebrating peacemakers

Join Peace & Justice for their annual Carnall Peace Award on 25th September! This year it's awarded to Cloud and Accucilia Maboudi who have been working with young people in Zimbabwe.

Conversational Spanish sessions

Are you able to hold simple conversations in Spanish and would like to brush up your skills while you enjoy a drink? Then join Get Talking Spanish for these informal sessions!

Jill Andrews

Nashville based singer-songwriter Jill Andrews is on a UK in September with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on the 25th!

Macbeth

Don't miss this production of Macbeth at the Howden Park Centre in September!

Paint your own Eco-resin Tray

Create your own unique design on a curvy tray made of Eco-Resin, while enjoying a delightful evening of painting and socialising on 25th September!

Plant Magic Talk

Join Greg Kenicer, botanist and lecturer at the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, at Dovecot Studios on 25th September to explore how and why plants have been used in magic over centuries!

Steve Hofstetter: Kill The Butterflies

Don't miss the hardest working man in show-business, with all due respect to the late James Brown, Steve Hofstetter live at the Stand Edinburgh on 25th September!

Surrealist Collage Workshop

Join Concrete Nature at Counter in Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th September for a surrealist themed collage workshop celebrating nature!

The Family Rain

The Family Rain is coming to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th September!

The Neuroscience of Music with Prof. Lauren Stewart

What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses at this talk on 25th September at the Assembly Roxy!

The The

THE THE have announced four major UK headline concerts for September 2024 with a date at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on the 25th!

Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!

Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy's fastest-rising stars, don't miss him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy!

Gavin Webster: An Evening Of Swearing and Shouting

Expect to be entertained with swears and shouts when Gavin Webster brings his upcoming tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 26th September!

In Conversation with Elle Machray and L.R. Lam

Join us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Thursday 26th September to celebrate Elle Machray's Remember, Remember.

Live Music Showcase

Join us at the Leith Arches for a night filled with incredible music and groovy vibes from Liv Dawn and Thundermoon on 26th September!

Recruitment Day Drop-in

Contini are recruiting a variety of management, front of house and kitchen positions. Pop in and bring your CV to Cannonball Restaurant & Bar on the day for a guaranteed interview!

SCO 24/25: A Celebration of Dvořák

From earthy folk melodies to richly Romantic passions, join the fun as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra launches a new Season of discoveries with an evening of Dvořák.

The Go! Team

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Thunder, Lightning, Strike' The Go! Team bring their tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 26th September!

The Roze Garden

Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

Lou Conran: Tangent

Award-winning comedian Lou Conran stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on her first mini tour around the UK.

Malaysian Supper Night

Join us at our Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith for a special Malaysian Supper Night!

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!

Murder Mystery Night

Join us at the Grassmarket Centre for an evening of suspense, intrigue, and detective work on Friday 27th September!

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!

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!

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!

The Undertones

Don't miss Legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 27 September!

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!

80s/90s Day Time Disco

Get ready to dance to all your favourite 80s and 90s hits at the Daytime Disco in Cold Town House on 28th September and still be home in time for bedtime!

ABBA Disco Wonderland

The Ultimate ABBA Disco Is Back In Edinburgh at the The Liquid Room, celebrating 50 Years Of Waterloo!

AFL Grand Final Fanzone at Malones Edinburgh

Looking for an Edinburgh pub or bar to watch the AFL Grand Final live? Then come along to Malones on 28th September!

An Evening with Catherine Doyle - CANCELLED

Join Catherine Doyle on Saturday 28th September as we celebrate the publication of the most fiery enemys-to-lovers romantasy of the year, The Dagger and the Flame!

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

The Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival is thrilled to present the "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" panel, featuring debut authors Nadia El-Fassi and Lucy Jane Wood!

Bristo Community Concert Band @ Music on the Mezzanine

Enjoy some fantastic music from Bristo Community Concert Band at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 28th September!

Cabaret and Cocktails

Come to the Cabaret & Cocktails, old chums, and join Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival for our final event of the weekend at Morningside United Church!

Chopin by Candlelight

Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional evening piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles' Cathedral.

Close Up Magic With Cameron Gibson

Join us at Wonder & Co on 28th September for an unforgettable evening of Close-Up Magic with Cameron Gibson, a member of the renowned Magic Circle!

Common Tongue

Common Tongue is a fast-paced and quick-witted show exploring the impact of language, identity and culture in Scotland. Catch it at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 28th September!

Creative Play: Wonder Studio for 2 - 5 year olds

Join us at the Fruitmarket on 28th September for a multi-sensory, loose-parts play experience for children aged 2–5 years & their parents/carers, delivered by Katy & Kerry the Wonder Studio artists!

Doors Open Day: Adam Smith’s Panmure House

Explore the historic Adam Smith's Panmure House in the heart of Edinburgh for Doors Open Day weekend in association with Scottish Civic Trust.

Doors Open Days - East Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Lothian! This year's event will be held on 28th & 29th September!

Doors Open Days - Edinburgh

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 28rd & 29th!

Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall

On Saturday 28th September hourly tours will be running at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11am until 1pm as part of Doors Open Days!

Earth Stories from Scotland

Join storyteller Donald Smith for an afternoon of environmental storytelling for Scotland's Climate Week on 28th September at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

Edinburgh Open Workshop - Doors Open Day

Discover creativity on your doorstep as Edinburgh Open Workshop invites you to step inside for Doors Open Day on 28th September!

Forest Open Morning

Join us for a Magical Morning at The Forest Nursery and Junior School at Merchiston on Saturday 28th September!

Free Family Arts Day

Come along to The Lyceum Theatre on 28th September as it throws open the doors for a fun-filled family day inspired by our upcoming production of The Baddies!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Abba Tribute Party

Join us at Room At The Top on 28th September for our Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Abba Tribute Party!

Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW RGI : Sight-Seer

Morningside Gallery is delighted to be holding a new solo exhibition of work from Scottish artist Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW RGI.

Gracemount Mansion Doors Open Day

Gracemount Mansion's grounds and walled garden will be open as part of Doors Open Day 2024. Come along and enjoy a great day out!

Hassan Phills: Live in Edinburgh

Hassan Phills is a standout comedian with a knack for dissecting everyday life through humour, don't miss him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 28th September!

Led Astray

With a slightly revised line up now to 5 band members another epic night of Classic Rock awaits you when Led Astray play Dreadnought Rock on 28th September!

LoveOliver’s Annual Ball

LoveOliver would like to invite you to our first annual ball, taking place at the Kimpton Hotel in Edinburgh on Saturday 28th September, in aid of childhood cancer!

Merchiston Castle School Open Morning

Come and see Merchiston Castle School in action and explore our beautiful campus at our Open Morning on Saturday 28th September!

NEOM x HMJ Run Club