Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
READ MOREExploring 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.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MOREConnect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREThe weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
READ MOREFrom 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!
READ MOREThis wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
READ MOREIf you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!
READ MOREEvery 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!
READ MOREActor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREFree For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.
READ MORECatch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
READ MOREWe’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!
READ MOREThe early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!
READ MOREDon't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
READ MOREWelcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
READ MOREJoin Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
READ MOREEdinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
READ MORESusan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
READ MOREEnjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
READ MOREIndulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
READ MOREThe Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
READ MOREThis monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.
READ MOREPortobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
READ MOREMarvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MOREShop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREJoin Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
READ MOREEdinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
READ MOREAre you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
READ MOREUncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
READ MORELooking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
READ MOREA monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MOREThe Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MOREJoin us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
READ MOREA 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.
READ MOREDogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
READ MORETransmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
READ MORECome and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!
READ MOREJoin Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
READ MOREThis 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.
READ MOREExplore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.
READ MOREYour Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
READ MOREResistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREAfter bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!
READ MOREStand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy in October 2025!
READ MOREJoin the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and their electrifying Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev on an unforgettable journey from darkness to light!
READ MORETom Hickox is going on tour this Autumn in support of his new album 'The Orchestra Of Stories', and plays The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!
READ MOREThis stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!
READ MOREElis James, John Robins and Dave Masterman are hitting the road with their show That Feels Significant, don't miss them at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd October!
READ MOREThe Beast UK have taken the Iron Maiden Tribute scene by storm and they play the Assembly Rooms on Friday 3rd October!
READ MOREThe Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands, don't miss them live when play The Liquid Room on 3rd October!
READ MOREDon't miss 'Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone', an extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone's timeless legacy at The Voodoo Rooms on 4th October!
READ MOREA visit to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre is a must if you're planning a home upgrade!
READ MOREComedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK in 2025 with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 3rd October!
READ MOREBlack Hole Sign takes a razor-sharp scalpel to the absurdities, tragedies and hilarity within of one of our most beloved but besieged institutions... the NHS.
READ MOREJoin one of Britain's best-respected sports broadcasters, Jake Humphrey, and Psychologist Professor Damian Hughes, as they turn lived experiences of high performers into your life lessons!
READ MOREAfter a phenomenal, sold-out international tour, the man who asked us, Do you ski? is turning everything upside down and asking, Do you scuba? as Tom Houghton brings his new tour to Edinburgh!
READ MOREWith his signature blend of honesty and wit, Carl turns life’s darkest moments into comedy gold. Raise a glass and join him at Monkey Barrel Comedy for laughs, resilience, and hard-earned perspectiv
READ MOREJapanese post-hardcore/shoegaze trio, Mass of The Fermenting Dregs, will bring their European tour to La Belle Angele on Thursday 9th October!
READ MORETo celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
READ MOREExhilarating choral splendours from across two centuries, with the magnificent Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus and an exceptional line-up of vocal soloists.
READ MORETwo-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree Jason Mraz has announced a show at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 10th October!
READ MOREPrepare for a night of Britpop nostalgia and high-energy beats when the undisputed queen of 90s British music, Jo Whiley, comes to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Friday 10th October 2025!
READ MOREThe Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands who are internationally and critically acclaimed, don't miss them at Howden Park Centre!
READ MOREComic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!
READ MOREThe UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!
READ MOREJoin Hayley as she navigates middle age - and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part!
READ MOREWet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025 which will see them perform at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 11th October!
READ MORERiddles have fascinated humankind for many thousands of years. Are you ready to crack the code and solve the enigma behind Elgar’s work?
READ MOREJoin Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!
READ MOREEdinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!
READ MOREDon't miss unforgettable hits from the 80s and beyond from The Blow Monkeys & The Christians at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 14th October!
READ MOREDaniel O’Donnell’s career spans an incredible 40-year. Don't miss him when he returns to the Usher Hall on Wednesday 15th October!
READ MOREJohn Robertson brings his new 2025 tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th October!
READ MOREThe Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 15th October!
READ MOREExperience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at the Howden Park Centre in October!
READ MOREThis concert will launch Helena Kay’s as yet unnamed third album and will feature Helena alongside Peter Johnstone (piano), Calum Gourlay (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums).
READ MOREPut on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to the Assembly Rooms on 17th October!
READ MOREJohn Grant brings UK and Ireland tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 17th October!
READ MOREHailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Monkey Barrel on Friday 17th October!
READ MORESinger, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Forster stops off at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 17th October as part of his 2025 UK Tour!
READ MOREThe Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 17th October!
READ MOREVeteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry at The Voodoo Rooms on October 17th!
READ MOREWarrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan returns to Edinburgh to play The Mash House on Friday 17th October!
READ MOREStep into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.
READ MOREStorming through their fifth decade and touring their sixteenth studio album 'Unbroken', Bradford's New Model Army will headline the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 18th October!
READ MOREQueen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a date at the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th October.
READ MOREAustralian singer/songwriter, Ziggy Alberts, brings his UK and Ireland Tour to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 18th October!
READ MOREBen Pope brings his brand-new stand-up tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 19th October. It's a stand-up show about losing a part of yourself. A very specific part. Chop chop!
READ MOREAward-winning songwriter David Ford along with special guest performers will perform his 2005 debut album 'I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused' in it's entirety.
READ MORECelebrate twenty-five years of the unique, courageous songs of acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 19th October!
READ MOREKnown for his thoughtful yet full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances don't miss your chance to see Niall McNamee at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 19th October!
READ MOREAaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
READ MOREDon't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 22nd October!
READ MOREEsther Manito's new show 'Slagbomb' takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life... the phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities.
READ MOREScottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd and 24th October!
READ MOREFollowing his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself.
READ MOREViolinist Alina Ibragimova leads us from grief and fear to radiant joy in her deeply emotional concert with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
READ MORESuzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and many more when she brings her 2025 tour to the Usher Hall on Thursday 23rd October!
READ MOREFollowing on from the 30th Anniversary Tour in 2024, which saw their meteoric rise and selling out theatres, The Bon Jovi Experience is back for 2025!
READ MOREDon't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest bands in British music history, The Stranglers, when they bring their '51'tour to Edinburgh on 23rd October!
READ MOREWendy James, the iconic singer songwriter, celebrated for her work with Transvision Vamp, will headline Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 23rd October!
READ MORECritically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.
READ MOREBeethoven’s sweeping Eroica Symphony caused a sensation when it was first performed and over 200 years later, classical music is still reeling from the aftershock.
READ MOREExperience the raw energy of punk when Sex Pistols Expose and Ultimate Green Day bring their PUNK@50 tour to La Belle Angele!
READ MOREDookie, the UK's best and longest running Green Day Tribute comes to The Hive, Edinburgh on Saturday 25th October!
READ MOREAttempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can't resist causing a scene.
READ MORETake a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!
READ MOREThe critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 25th October to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album 'Wish You Were Here'.
READ MOREAward-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!
READ MOREThe internationally acclaimed Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir is making their Scottish debut in 2025, with a highly anticipated performance at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 26th October.
READ MOREJoin Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO and the RSNO Children's Chorus for this perfectly curated creepy concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
READ MOREAfter a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra Dubois sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland, she returns to the stage with her brand-new show Cosmic Empath and brings it to the Lyceum in October!
READ MORESynth rock band, The Birthday Massacre, have announced a tour of the UK this autumn which will see them headline La Belle Angele on Sunday 26th October!
READ MOREWho we Are write beautiful songs, telling the truth about how we feel and what connects us… Catch them at Sneaky Pete's on 26th October!
READ MOREThe multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band Counting Crows will bring ‘The Complete Sweets! Tour’ to the UK in Autumn 2025. Catch them at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Monday 27th October!
READ MOREA major UK Tour of the musical Miss Saigon has been announced for 2025 including dates at Edinburgh Playhouse!
READ MORE7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss this amateur production at Church Hill Theatre!
READ MOREAn all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!
READ MOREAfter its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025 and brings it to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh.
READ MOREWith beautiful settings, costumes, lighting and of course candles the European baroque ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.
READ MOREYeol Eum Son returns with two of the great composer's most compelling concertos.
READ MORELegend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza!
READ MOREExperience the original 1984 blockbuster Ghostbusters on the big screen this Halloween, with the RSNO playing Elmer Bernstein's score live!
READ MORECome and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine Riddoch - and her talented cast at the Corn Exchange Haddington in October!
READ MOREComing to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 31st October, Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection!
READ MOREGet your trivia heads on and join The Redhurst Hotel in their bar on Wednesday evenings for their weekly Quiz Night!
READ MOREFree, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
READ MOREEvery week at Barrhead Foundry, 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.
READ MORESmash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline in a production like no other!
READ MOREDon't miss the Scottish Supermoto Championship at East Scotland Kart Club, just past Crail's drag strip - free to attend and perfect for the whole family!
READ MOREComedy hypnotist Acari brings his brand-new show to The Adam Smith Theatre on Saturday 5th October.
READ MOREIrish hip-hop artist Curtisy will headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 15th October!
READ MOREA lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.
READ MOREStill Game Star Mark Cox, the man behind some of Scotland's most beloved comedy characters, brings his 2025 Scottish tour to Woodside Halls on Saturday 25th October!
READ MOREDisco Buddies host their ASN Disco every Tuesday at Westwood Parish Church in East Kilbride, it's a fun and safe environment to socialise with peers while enjoying a dance, bingo and raffles!
READ MOREFree, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
READ MOREGet ready for a night of solid gold hits when Barry Steele and an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers bring The Roy Orbison Story to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 25th October!
READ MOREScottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 31st October!
READ MOREPut on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 19th October!
READ MOREErskine Arts are bringing affordable cinema to Renfrewshire! With a genre spanning line up of films from family sing-alongs to cult classics, there's something for everyone.
READ MOREDon't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!
READ MOREDon't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Thursday 2nd October!
READ MOREBruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!
READ MOREWhether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
READ MOREScottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
READ MOREAyrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
READ MOREYou'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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