Events in Edinburgh in November 2024

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

West Linton Market

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

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.

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.

Makers Market

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Game On

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Conservation Hangar Talks

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

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!

Open Mic - Hosted by Matthew Rhind

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

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.

The Friday Show

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

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!

The Saturday Show

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

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

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

Highlands to Islands

This art exhibition presents the work of three accomplished wildlife artists: Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who draw their inspiration from the North East of Scotland and Orkney.

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!

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!

Malaysian Supper Night

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

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.

Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

The Big Fab Comedy Show

Enjoy a rip-roaring night of live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from across Scotland and the UK!

Susan Morrison is historically funny

Susan 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.

Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.

Refresh Stay & Play Toddlers

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.

Trick or Treat Trail

Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.

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!

Free Activities: Eerie Encounters

Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent.

Burly Ceilidh Club

We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!

Wind/Concert Band: Monday Nights

Long established Edinburgh Wind (Concert) Band is looking for new players to join them on Monday evenings at Morningside United Church Halls!

Arthur’s Secrets

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

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at The Scotsman Hotel!

Frightful Fun at Dynamic Earth

Turn fear into fascination this October and join Dynamic Earth as the often-misunderstood creatures that call our planet home take centre stage!

HEMA Classes

Join Stork's Beak: School of Historical Swordplay on Thursdays for immersive classes delving into the world of European Martial Arts!

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

Edinburgh Magic

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

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!

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!

Dance N Play Preschool Dance Class

Bring you little ones along to a weekly dance class at Dance Base in the Grassmarket, suitable for preschoolers (age 18 months +).

pass shadow, whisper shade

As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.

Everlyn Nicodemus

Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.

Press Play | Gen Harrison & Susie Wilson

Press Play’, an interactive exhibition, takes a light-hearted look at the cassette player, with a nostalgic nod to everything that comes with it.

Rug Tufting Experience Day

Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.

Solo exhibition by Paula Dunn ‘Walk with Me’

Walk with Me, a collection of new paintings clearly inspired by water, by artist Paula Dunn is showing at Birch Tree Gallery from 19th October!

Community Art group

Enjoy being creative with others in a friendly welcoming group and be part of a creating a community piece of art in the process. Ideal for 50+ years old and no experience required.

A Streetcar Named Desire

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production on A Streetcar Named Desire.

Campfire Improv

Gather round the campfire to watch some of Scotland's top improvisers create hilarious scenes based on stories from a special guest monologist.

Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2024

The Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 25th October bringing some of the world’s best short films to Summerhall and the Institut Français d’Écosse!

Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Director's Tour

Be one of the first to see Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art, with a special opening-day tour with Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey.

Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.

Dogs + Noir

Dogs + Noir is an exhibition by artist and printmaker A J Kinroy showing at Detour Espresso in Edinburgh from 26th October.

Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: Talking Pictures

Morningside Gallery, an independent Edinburgh art gallery, has announced a new solo exhibition of work from highly collectable Edinburgh-born artist Jack Morrocco, showing from 26th October.

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.

Portobello Chamber Music Workshop

Join the Portobello Chamber Music Group for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of classical music, just bring an instrument and a music stand!

Cards for Good Causes

The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.

Edinburgh Gang Show

The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2024 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!

A Gift of Nightmares

Embark on a voyage from a grand Spanish galleon on high seas to concert halls, where violin melodies entwine with obsession. Two gothic tales that will haunt your dreams!

Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz

This play is a love letter to Birmingham, exploring Black masculinity through Beyonce lyrics, techno raves and the deeply intimate relationship between a man and his barber.

Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief

Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!

Dave Reubens - Freaky Magic

Magician Dave Reubens attempts to recreate the weird and supernatural using only sleight of hand & illusion. As seen on the BBC.

Distillery After Dark

Join us at Holyrood Distillery for an evening of sipping, storytelling, festivities and folklore at our inaugural Distillery After Dark celebration!

Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of spooky drag, burlesque, comedy and medical mayhem!

Dracula’s Guest

A seductive and unsettling adaptation drawing on Bram Stoker’s gothic classic. Can Jonathan Harker escape Castle Dracula? Or will he fall prey to the temptation of the vampire?

Frighthouse 2

A Multimedia Horror Anthology using film and Audio recordings. The Frighthouse Returns for more Frights with a mix of the surreal and the spooky.

Frog Dinner

A harrowing episode of TRUE! CRIME! NOW! documentary takes a disturbing splash when the subject matter, a froggy religious cult, hop into their own take of the narrative.

Grey Goose Lates

This autumn, experience the after-dark magic where disco meets modern-day elegance at Lady Libertine, as the subterranean venue launches its brand-new GREY GOOSE® Lates!

My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit

My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit is an Original horror storytelling on knitting, grief, and perfection. Catch it at The Banshee Labyrinth!

No Love Songs

Songs taken from Kyle Falconer's hit second solo album are reimagined live on stage in this new and urgent musical, capturing the essence of love, parenthood, and the struggles that come with it.

One Last Dance: Memoirs of Holyrood Boxing Gymnasium

This exhibition by Anna Isola Crolla has captured the essence and power of the Holyrood Boxing Gym with an artist's eye. Catch it at Outline Gallery!

Red Richardson: Bugatti Live

Red Richardson is one of the most exciting new stand up comedians in the UK. Join him on his first ever UK tour for a hilarious hour of stand up comedy at Monkey Barrel!

Renfield

Renfield is a dark and disturbing new solo show coming to The Banshee Labyrinth as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival

Rogues So Banished

Actor and writer Paul Case takes you on a bloody ride into the darkest depths of Australian history with his nightmarish horror story.

Spooky & Gay

Direct from off-Broadway: SPOOKY & GAY is a queer horror storytelling variety fantasia performed entirely in the dark.

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!

The Ebony Frame

An ancient secret comes to light, and with it a chance at salvation, but also of fire and death...

The King In Yellow

A staged reading of the legendary Lovecraftian cursed play. Last time this was read aloud the audience rioted & the theatre burned down. Let's tempt fate. Come join us!

The Ritual

Welcome to The Ritual, where The Master and his loyal servant Gregor await you. Dare you brave the company of two terrifying vampires in their spooky underground lair?

The Sculptor

One Workshop. Two Women. Three Bodies. A dark, psychological tale of the relationship between The Sculptor and Her Muse.

A Night At The Musicals

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 1st November!

An Evening with Mark Cox & Jane McCarry (Still Game’s Tam & Isa)

A special up close and personal show featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in Still Game.

An Evening with Surgeons’ Hall

Join us for this unique, adult only, after hours event in the historic Museum and Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on Friday 1st November!

Autumn Lacto-Fermentation Workshop

Come and join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op in our wee kitchen at our developing herb garden for a hands on lacto-fermentation workshop on 1st November!

Black Cat Bone

Edinburgh rockers Black Cat Bone are ready to unleash some bluesy rock n' roll magic at Dreadnought Rock on Friday 1st November!

Centenary Concert

Join the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society on Friday 1st November as they celebrate their centenary with a special concert!

Cheese and Wine Pairing with BLUDGE!

It's nearly that time of year, so BLUDGE is putting put together a little "pre-festive" cheese and wine tasting at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall to get everyone in the mood!

Echo Disko

Katherine Aly is launching her new, exhilarating EP 222 and has partnered with one and only Charli Morachnick to curate the best club night in Edinburgh on Friday 1st November at Coco Boho!

Enjoy the Silence UK - a Tribute To Depeche Mode + Synth Britannia

Don't miss Enjoy The Silence UK - a Depeche Mode tribute band and also Synth Britannia - a tribute to the best of British Synthpop at The Bongo Club on 1st November!

Faithless

Dance pioneers Faithless head out on a huge UK tour including a date at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 1st November!

Free Birthday Face Painting at IKEA Edinburgh

Celebrate IKEA Edinburgh's birthday and transform into your favorite character with our talented face painter!

Haunted Haus: The Resurrection

BOO! Were back! Enter those who dare to 'The Haunted Haus' back for more camp chaos this year!

I am a Rock Exhibition

This November, Out of the Blueprint are proud to host I Am a Rock: Kathleen and other island stories by Onion Press.

I Am Rhythm, Spirit of Africa - CANCELLED

I Am Rhythm, Spirit of Africa is a heartwarming, entertaining and captivating musical story exploring South Africa's past, present and future!

IKEA Edinburgh is turning 25!

IKEA Edinburgh is turning 25 and celebrating a weekend of offers, activities, fun and laughter, oh AND kids eat FREE with every paid meal!

Lou Sanders: Work in Progress

Join Lou Sanders for this Work in Progress show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 1st November!

Magical Marvels Showcase

Prepare to be amazed at IKEA Edinburgh with our Magic Marvels showcase on Friday 1st November!

Makers Market The Lothians Vip Christmas Shopping Event

The Makers Market The Lothians invites you to a ViP Christmas Shopping Event on Friday 1st November at Patina!

Minecroft: Outdoor exploration and creative fun for 5 to 8 years

Earth in Common: Minecroft, an outdoor exploration fun and creative skills, is designed to get your kids outdoors and build nature connections.

New Monthly Veterans Cafe

Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.

New Traditions

In this exhibition at Leith Makers, four related women showcase work drawing on their wide-ranging creative backgrounds, including textile art, drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.

Open Doors Day

Join us at Bodystreet Edinburgh on Friday 1st November for our Open Doors Day and discovering what we offer!

Red Hot Pecker Presents... ‘Jokerman’

Red Hot Pecker presents Jokerman: the culmination of years of work and a busy year for subversive local cross-disciplinary artist James Alexander McKenzie!

Rhinestone Rodeo: The Haunted Hoedown

Rhinestone Rodeo turns one year old this Halloween! Get ready for a spooktacular night and join them for a BIG ole Country music celebration! YEEHAW!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days

With startlingly beautiful new sounds from Copenhagen and Glasgow, prepare to be astonished when the RSNO presents Sibelius Seven and Nordic Music Days!

RSCDS Autumn Gathering

Join the RSCDS for their 2024 Autumn Gathering and 95th AGM at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh from 1st to 3rd November!

Samhain At Santosa

Celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain at Santosa Wellness Centre with a night of spooky spiritual detox on 1st November!

Saved By The 90s - Halloween Party

The UK's ultimate 90's night is coming to La Belle Angele for a Halloween Special!

Video Games: Play and Pedagogy

In this panel event bridging video games and education, our guest speakers will the role of video games in shaping our world and human development, and the gamification of education.

Yoga in The Dark- City Edit

Carve out some me-time in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre for an evening of skin ritual facial massage followed by a candle-lit gentle vinyasa yoga and meditation session.

100 percent Extra Flea

Come on down to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items. Find just what you never knew you needed!

Absolute Elvis with Johnny Lee Memphis

Elvis Tribute Act Johnny Lee Memphis is the official and current World Cup and European Elvis Tribute Champion and you can catch him at the Howden Park Centre on 2nd November!

Beginner’s Sewing Class

Spend a full day in the sewing studio and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!

Christmas Unique Handmade Gifts Fair

Get ready for a festive shopping experience like no other at the Christmas Unique Handmade Gifts Fair at Little Plaza!

Day Fever Edinburgh

Day Fever is bringing the party back to Edinburgh! They guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times for over the 30's!

Daytime Favourites Design Market

Come along to the Daytime Favourites Design Market, a new market in Edinburgh, and shop a curated selection of makers and designers on Saturday 2nd November!

Edinburgh Underground Day Rave

Don't miss the Edinburgh Underground Day Rave at Leith Arches on Saturday 2nd November!

Edinburgh Underground Daytime Raving

Get ready to experience an international lineup featuring artists from various genres, promising an unforgettable day in the booming heart of Leith on 2nd November!

Edinburgh Wedding Fair & Fashion Show

The Edinburgh Wedding Fair & Fashion Show returns to the O2 Academy on the weekend of 2nd & 3rd November with everything you need to plan the perfect wedding.

Eldritch: The Confessions of Cthulhu

This is a two-person parody musical; a heartfelt subversion of Lovecraft’s horror classic “The Call of Cthulhu” with a hint of queer romance.

Fast Forward

Fast Forward bring a new line up and new songs to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 2nd November!

Finlay Christie - I Deserve This

Fast-rising star and award-winning stand-up Finlay Christie brings his show I Deserve This to The Stand Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd November!

Gracemount Mansion Halloween Family Event

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Gracemount Mansion Grounds and Walled Gardens on 2nd November!

Introduction to Sashiko Stitching Workshop

Sashiko Stitching is a simple form of stitching with very satisfying results. Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs Dollar at Dovecot Studios on 2nd November for this workshop.

Jane McDonald

Star of stage and screen and singing sensation Jane McDonald will bring the 'With All My Love' tour to the Usher Hall on Saturday 2nd November!

Kevin Bloody Wilson

Kevin Bloody Wilson, the Aussie funnyman who stands out as a beacon for PC pushback, has announced a series of 2024 UK tour dates including a night at the EICC in November!

Low Tide

Edinburgh based Indie Rock band Low Tide play Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 2nd November.

Michael Craik :: The Space In Between

Scottish artist Michael Craik returns for his third solo exhibition at &Gallery from 2nd to 30th November.

Ned Boulting’s Marginal Mystery Tour: 1923 And All That

Ned Boulting, ITV’s lead Tour de France commentator, returns to The Queen's Hall with his brand-new one-man stage show, Ned Boulting’s Marginal Mystery Tour: 1923 And All That.

Pop Life

Pop Life explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low art.

Portobello Local Market

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

Queer as Punk: GAYDAR + Pretty Crime + Alexx Munro

Queer as Punk is back with more queer punky live music for you at The Wee Red Bar on Saturday 2nd November!

Scottish Rugby at Brewhemia

Brewhemia is back with another exhilarating rugby season this November as we show every Scotland game across three big screens!

Skalloween

Dress up, grab your dancing shoes, and come celebrate Skalloween with the ultimate ska party featuring Bombskare at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 2nd November!

The Bluetones

Catch English psychedelia-infused rockers The Bluetones when they play The Liquid Room on Saturday 2nd November!

The Devil Went Down to Gorgie

Do you want to hear a scary story? Mac and Beth will try anything to speed up their work team bonding session. Join us to hear what possesses Beth to tell her tale.

The Seance Adventure in the Banshee Vaults

Join us for a dark, magical adventure into the vaults and chambers of the Banshee Labyrinth with magician Ash Pryce as you make your way around the venue taking part in a Seance!

The Swells: Love, Loss & Chemistry

Enjoy a cabaret evening with The Swells at Duddingston Kirk Hall on Saturday 2nd November! It received a 4 Star review in the Edinburgh Fringe.

Wild Places and Bothy Tales

Join the John Muir Trust and special guest, adventurer and writer John Burns, for an exciting afternoon celebrating wild places.

Across The Universe - The Beatles ‘66-70’

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show featuring a live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans.

Anchor Lane

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands to come out of Scotland in recent years, don't miss Anchor Lane at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 3rd November!

Arthur’s Amble

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Daring Women of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tours

Join the lively women’s history guide Annabel on this private walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!

Doctor Coppelius

Everyone knows the story of the beautiful doll Coppelia, but what of the creator? Now the tragic villain of the ballet tells his side of tale.

Edinburgh Diwali

The South Asian festival of Diwali, which is celebrated by different cultures and religions all over the world, returns to Edinburgh with a multi-cultural feast of light, music, dance and food!

Edwin Raphael

Catch indie folk musician Edwin Raphael when he plays The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 3rd November!

Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre

Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival comes to the Royal Highland Centre this autumn!

Freeze Frame Film Club Presents – The Thing (1982)

Freeze Frame is delighted to present a special Halloween week screening of the spine chilling classic The Thing (1982) at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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 3rd November!

I am but a tiny little lady

Drooly Dames, Clingy Queens, Stinky Girls, Bloomy Babes- the world’s full of little ladies with icky secrets. Join us for a catastrophic celebration of the nastiness within us all!

Lady Tequila Welcomes You To Hell

Burlesque stars from across the UK welcoming you to a new Hell full of Gorlesque. Will U make it out ALIVE!

Lombardia Wine Tasting

Join us at Divino Enoteca as we embark on a tasting journey through the Alpine region, where we’ll explore a selection of wines carefully paired with authentic Lombardia cuisine!

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band

Legendary Liverpool songsmith Michael Head returns to Scotland for a very special show at The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd November!

Mid-Autumn Forest Bathing Walk: Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve

Join Nature for Wellness for this guided walk on 3rd November and experience nature in a new way, allowing nature to nurture your mind and body!

Origami Baubles Workshop

Join Makiko for a mindful and fun workshop on 3rd November, where you will learn how to create beautiful origami baubles for the holiday season!

Rock On Tommy

Tommy Cannon is a national treasure who became a household name as one half of Cannon & Ball. Now he’s returning to the stage in Rock On, Tommy, a variety show!

Screening and Discussion -- All Static & Noise

Don't miss the chance to see the award-winning documentary 'All Static & Noise' screening at Napier University on Sunday 3rd November for one day only during its tour of Europe and the UK!

Secondhand Cashmere Pop Up Shop with Second Cashmere

Second Cashmere are delighted to be heading back to Maeve Edinburgh with their secondhand cashmere pop up shop on Sunday 3rd November!

SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2024

Join us for the 2024 Sparkling Fireworks Extravaganza! Grab your tickets to this Scottish-Indian fusion with Live entertainment, fireworks and new for 2024, a light show!

Spooky Showdown: Horror & Occult Quiz

Test your knowledge of the eerie and mysterious with spine-chilling questions about horror films, legends, and the occult.

Spooky Zine-Making Workshop

Spooky scary skeletons call you forth to make horror-inspired zines with Coin-Operated Press in this 2-hour fangtastic zine-making workshop!

Too Good To Throw Market

Get ready to experience shopping like never before when the 'Too Good To Throw Market' returns to Dalkeith at the Community Campus on 3rd November!

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz, the star of Netflix's Pretend It's A City, will be live in conversation at the Usher Hall on Monday 4th November!

An Evening with Ron Sexsmith

Ron Sexsmith, the three time Juno award winning and internationally acclaimed songwriter, is set to perform a special concert at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Monday 4th November!

Costume Society Scotland Events

Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!

Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 15)

Join award-winning concert pianist and critically acclaimed recording artist Olga Stezhko for an outstanding evening of classical piano at St Giles' Cathedral on 4th November!

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!

Stitched with Love: An embroidery workshop inspired by The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Join master embroiderer Kirstie Campbell as she guides you on a stitching journey inspired by The Great Tapestry of Scotland and The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands Tapestry.

The Horne Section’s Hit Show

The six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. Expect comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about!

Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth

This virtuosic duo formed as the result of a chance meeting at a folk session in 2018, and led to Will and Jenn’s music travelling around the world as a viral internet sensation.

A Taste Of Jerez

Enjoy Sherry Week with a 6-course paired menu at Tapas3 on Tuesday 5th November!

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan will bring his 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' World Tour to the Usher Hall Edinburgh for two nights on the 5th and 6th November!

Entangled Singing with Rhubaba Choir

The Rhubaba Choir provides the opportunity for individuals to sing together in a welcoming, eclectic group and share singing experiences in this 3 hour workshop.

Higgs Lecture 2024: Elusive - The story of Peter Higgs and his elusive boson

The School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh presents the 2024 Higgs Lecture with guest speaker Frank Close on Tuesday 5th November.

Only Fools & Horses The Musical

Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!

The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World

Join Seed Talks at the Assembly Roxy on 5th November for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more. Followed by Q+A.

The SpongeBob Musical

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at Church Hill Theatre in November!

Voting Women

Join female activists, campaigners, and experts for a discussion on contemporary Scottish politics and the role of women within it at the National Library of Scotland on 5th November!

Bright Places

Bright Places is a darkly funny and deeply honest autobiographical story about growing up in the shadow of chronic illness.

Christmas at Volcano Falls

Volcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!

Edinburgh Business Show

Connect, network and learn at the Edinburgh Business Show on Wednesday 6th November in Tynecastle Park!

People with Purpose: Engagement and Employers

For the third in our series of social impact speaker events we’ll explore innovations being made by enterprises seeking to enhance employment and skills for those with diverse background.

Representations of Empire in Allan Ramsay’s portraits

Exploring Allan Ramsay’s connections to Empire through his portraits, sitters, their fashions and the social milieu in which they lived with Jennifer Melville on Wednesday 6th November!

Robin Ince and Josie Long

Join Robin Ince and Josie Long for a fun show at The Stand Edinburgh on Wednesday 6th November!

An Evening with Angie Spoto and Lorraine Wilson

Join Angie Spoto and Lorriane Wilson on Thursday 7th November as they discuss their new fantastically woven and sometimes haunting tales, The Bone Diver and We Are All Ghosts in the Forest.

De Gaulle as memorialist: war story and narrative war

This conference with Pr. Jean-Louis Jeannelle is organised in collaboration with the department of Higher education and Research from the French Embassy in the United Kingdom.

Garment Making - 3 Week Daytime Class

Spend 3 consecutive Thursday afternoons in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make a stunning garment of your choice!

Grayling

Grayling heads to Summerhall to play the Old Lab on Thursday 7th of November!

Guided Tour of the Scottish National War Memorial

This one hour guided tour on 7th November will explain the history of the Scottish National War Memorial, some of the major artists who contributed to it, and why it is still relevant today.

Main Street Blues perform their ‘Kings of the Blues’ Show

The First Thursday Blues Club are extremely pleased to welcome Main Street Blues to the club on Thursday 7th November.

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is back on tour with brand-new show Ha!milton. Don't miss it at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 7th November!

Professor Lorna Dawson: Natural Justice: The Evidence of Soil Science

Soil forensic specialist Lorna Dawson examines evidence from the earth and its role in bringing about natural justice as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.

Run, Rebel

Pilot Theatre brings you an electrifying adaptation of Manjeet Mann’s acclaimed novel 'Run, Rebel' to the Traverse Theatre in November!

SCO 2024/25: Grieg Piano Concerto

Winner of the 2018 Leeds Piano Competition, Eric Lu brings his power and poetry to the luscious Nordic melodies of Grieg's Piano Concerto.

Tez Ilyas: After Eight

One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas is back with his hilarious new show 'After Eight' and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 7th November!

The Remarkable Deliverances of Alice Thornton

This solo performance reflects on Mrs Alice Thornton's life and experiences across the span of the seventeenth century as she finds herself the subject of a most dreadful scandal!

Wine and Cheese Night

In partnership with Majestic Wines and I.J. Mellis, Malones Leith present a curated tasting experience designed for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike on 7th November!

AKA...Noel Gallagher

AKA...Noel Gallagher is delighted to be returning to La Belle Angele on 8th November to play over two hours of Noel's songs!

Amble

Three piece contemporary folk group Amble will headline Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 8th November!

Autumn Boro Stitching Workshop

Join us at Dovecot Studios on Friday 8th November for an autumn inspired boro stitching workshop!

Bad Name - A Tribute to Bon Jovi

Bad Name return to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 8th November for another home town gig!

Bothan Dhùn Èideann November Event

Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our November Bothan where we will be celebrating the legacy of Edinburgh Gaelic activist Calum Cameron with visitors from Stornoway!

Cari Grevers Studio Exhibition

Artist Cari Grevers is holding a small exhibition of her paintings and prints in her art Studio at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith.

French Film Festival at Institut français d’Ecosse

The selection at the Institut français d’Ecosse provides a perfect opportunity to see a range of exciting, diverse titles, both classic and contemporary.

Friday Friends

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

Girls Night Oot

Join the girls on a hen night that you won't forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack...Songs from 60's,70's, 80's, 90's and Now!

Innovations Dance Platform

Celebrating 10 years, Innovations Dance Platform is proud to present its 2024 programme of dance from across the UK and Europe here in Edinburgh this November.

Jonny Walker: A shard in my eye’

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is excited to present A shard in my eye’, the new public commission by Jonny Walker for the Hawthornvale Space.

Muddibrooke

Muddibrooke bring their Autumn/Winter tour to The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Friday 8th November!

Nathan Carter

Ireland's No.1 Country Singer Nathan Carter returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 8th November.

RSNO Final Symphony

Final Symphony, the award-winning concert experience of stunning orchestral suites based on the music from video games FINAL FANTASY VI, VII and X, comes to Scotland for the very first time.

Sad Girl Rave

Sad Girl Rave, coming to La Belle Angele on 8th November, is a celebration of the anthems that you sing your heart out to and give you the power to get through life.

Scottish Opera - Don Pasquale

Follow the exploits of Don Pasquale in this riotous new version of Donizetti's classic comic opera when Scottish Opera return to the Festival Theatre in November!

The Scottish Pink Floyd

The Scottish Pink Floyd are a fantastic tribute based in Glasgow, don't miss them when they return to the Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate on 8th November!

Therapy?

Therapy? are celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Troublegum" and will play The Liquid Room on Friday 8th November, the only Scottish date!

Too Late to Atone

Too Late to Atone, one of Dreadnought Rock's regular Rock Covers bands, are back with a huge selection of classic Rock Hits (mainly from the 80's golden era of rock).

49th & Main

Catch Irish electronic duo 49th & Main when they play Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 9th November!

Amy Hollinrake

Amy Hollinrake draws on women’s stories within folklore and mythology and fuses them with a contemporary sound placing her at the forefront of the new era of feminist neo-folk.

Annual Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture

This year’s Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture at the Scottish Storytelling Centre explores cultural activism and is presented by Stan Reeves on 9th November.

Ashtanga Yoga

Join Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 9th November for an extended day of practice and workshop with Senior Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Sarah Durney Hatcher!

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

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

Buskin Sharks @ Music on the Mezzanine

Don't miss Edinburgh based jazz ensemble The Buskin' Sharks at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 9th November!

Calton Consort: Path of Miracles

Calton Consort present this beautiful, thrilling and energetic work in the atmospheric setting of St. Giles’ Cathedral in a new immersive production on Saturday 9th November!

Clown Beans

Come join us on 9th November for a hilarious night of comedy and fun at The Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room!

Create your own gut-feeling creature

Join artists Katherine Fay Allan and Frieda Ford on 9th November for a children’s workshop and procession that brings our gut feelings to life through costume, music and play!

Dürer to Van Dyck - Drawings from Chatsworth House

For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.

Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House

For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.

Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight: Clair de Lune

Open your heart and ears to love as award-winning concert pianist Matthew Shiel exposes the scandalous love affairs of the great composers at St Vincent's Chapel.

Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics for this workshop on 9th November and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!

Edinburgh HI-AV Show

Join us at The Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport on 9th & 10th November for what is set to be a fantastic relaunch of this well loved show.

Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight: Spirited Away

Come along to St Vincent's Chapel for an immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!

Feet

Feet return with their second album, Make It Up, and a UK tour which will see them headline The Mash House on Saturday 9th November!

Fisherman’s Friends

They’ve played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year out... No, it’s not The Beatles, Take That or One Direction – it’s The Fisherman’s Friends!

Forth Valley Chorus presents: Ain’t Misbehavin’

Forth Valley Chorus, the world-renowned a cappella ensemble, is thrilled to return to Edinburgh for their dazzling new show, Ain't Misbehavin'!

Gary Meikle: No Refunds

Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Assembly Rooms on 9th November 2024!

Gershwin’s Jazz Piano by Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue

Enjoy a swinging, toe-tapping tour of jazz piano including showstoppers Summertime and Rhapsody in Blue by award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel.

Invasion

Capital Sci fi Causeplayers, Capital Sci fi Con & Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) are delighted to invite you to Bathgate Invasion on Saturday 9th November!

Josie Long: A WIP About Enormous Extinct Animals

Josie Long brings some fun new ideas for a new show about extinction and really big sloths to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour

Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour… In the Moment. Catch him at the EICC on Saturday 9th November 2024!

Narrative Textiles Workshop

Learn how to use inspirational collage resources, along with your own photographs and memorabilia and incorporate them into your artworks created within this workshop at Dovecot Studios!

Nomadik Blessings : In the Footsteps of the Wisdom Keeper

Join Nomadic Blessings for this weekend event and receive the ancient messages and wisdom that resonate with what is deeply within You already!

Orienteering for all at Vogrie Country Park + Scottish Score Championships 2024

Looking for a new outdoors activity? Then come along and try Orienteering with Interlopers Orienteering Club on Saturday 9th November in Vogrie Country Park!

Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights

The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 9th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!

Seal Pup Cruise

Join Maid of the Forth for a special 3-hour winter cruise on 9th November to witness the enchanting sight of newly born Grey Seal pups near Inchkeith Island!

Silent Film: Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Accompaniment by Donald MacKenzie

The Corstorphine Trust is delighted to announce the return of Donald MacKenzie who will be providing accompaniment to the 1928 Buster Keaton classic, Steamboat Bill, Jr. on Saturday 9th November.

The BIG Family Event

Taking place on Saturday 9th November at Dynamic Earth, this FREE event is for families to come together for an exciting day looking at the different aspects that can impact on a families wellbeing.

The Chain - Scotland’s Fleetwood Mac Tribute

The Chain, Scotland's Fleetwood Mac Tribute, will play all your favourite Fleetwood Mac hits when they come to The Hive Edinburgh on Saturday 9th November!

The Harr

Renowned Anglo-Irish folk band The Haar take to the stage at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 9th November as part of their first ever Scottish tour!

The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Saturday 9th November at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!

The Vintage Explosion

Don't miss this chance to see viral sensations The Vintage Explosion, live at the Usher Hall, before they go global!

Thread Embroidery Workshop

Using the Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art exhibition as inspiration, learn introductory hand embroidery stitches with textile designer, Chloe Patience, at Dovecot Studios on 9th November.

Through Line

Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.

A Tribute to Taylor Swift Ft. Lauren G

Get ready to shake it off at the ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute event at YOTEL Edinburgh on Sunday 10th November!

Avantdale Bowling Club

Helmed by Tom Scott, Avantdale Bowling Club are a jazz-soaked hip-hop phenomenon from New Zealand and they play The Bongo Club on Sunday 10th November!

BDY Scotlands Soulful Sunday - Discovering You

Join us for a cozy gathering to reconnect with ourselves at BDY Scotland's first Soulful Sunday Event on 10th November!

Carol Hodge and Julia Othmer - The Selenite Songs Tour

After a successful UK tour this summer, Carol Hodge and Julia Othmer are reuniting for another round of the Selenite Songs Tour in November 2024, with a date at The Banshee Labyrinth on the 10th!

Champagne For Lulu

Celebrate the legend that is Lulu at this 60 year anniversary party at the Usher Hall on 10th November!

Ed Sheeran Tribute

Widely regarded as the best up and coming Ed Sheeran Tribute Act in Yorkshire, don't miss Ben Jordan as Ed Sheeran at The Caves Edinburgh this November!

Elite Intensive Day

The Scottish Institute of Theatre Dance Film & TV is hosting a professional contemporary dance intensive led by renowned Artists in Residence, White & Givan on 10th November.

Festive Macrame: Tree Making Workshop

Spend a few relaxing hours in a cosy Edinburgh craft studio getting into the festive spirit whilst making your own macrame Christmas tree wall hanging or tree decorations or bunting!

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!

Shortparis

Shortparis return to the UK with a date at The Liquid Room Edinburgh on Sunday 10th November!

Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 16)

Enjoy an outstanding evening of classical piano in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral with pianist Rose Mclachlan on 11th November!

Hannah James & Toby Kuhn

If you’re looking for warmth, honesty and musical excellence, look no further than this evening with Hannah James & Toby Kuhn at the Traverse Theatre!

My Body, Whose Choice? Exhibition

My Body, Whose Choice? is an exciting new art exhibition from Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios artists HelloArt!

Nas - Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour

Nas brings his Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Monday 11th November!

Scottish Interfaith Week

This year we are marking the 20th anniversary of Scottish Interfaith Week, a community-led festival which celebrates the nation's religious and cultural diversity.

Sunny Sweeney

Renegade Communications is delighted to welcome Sunny Sweeney to Scotland with a show at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on 11th November!

& Juliet

There is life after Romeo! After a phenomenal run in London's West End, & Juliet is heading to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!

Alter, Repair & Upcycle: Revitalize Your Wardrobe Sustainably!

Join Artisan Stitch for this 6-week Alter, Repair & Upcycle sewing course to learn essential techniques for breathing new life into your clothes!

Cafe Ceilidh

Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories!

Contesting Computing: Imagining Feminist Technofutures

This discussion at Edinburgh Futures Institute considers the role education has played in developing our technological landscape and how it can help work towards a fairer future.

Deep Forest

The Deep Forest live set is of today is versatile, as likely to dip into high tempo electronic music or jazz for audiences to dance to as it is to be ambient and relaxing!

Derek Forbes - a Very Simple Mind

Following the recent release of his autobiography ‘A Very Simple Mind’, Derek Forbes is now on tour promoting it! Catch him at The Voodoo Rooms on 12th November!

Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Mornings

This 6 week Dressmaking course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.

Gutscapes: Meditative Encounters with Microbial Messmates

Joana Formosinho and artists Baum and Leahy invite you into a meditative encounter with the wild landscapes inside your gut at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th November!

PGA Lunch with Sir Nick Faldo

The PGA are delighted to welcome Sir Nick Faldo to Edinburgh this November for an exclusive lunch where guests will have the opportunity to hear all about his remarkable, lifelong career in golf.

Travis Jay: Travisty

Following his sell-out show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, his run at Soho Theatre and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, Travis Jay brings his brand-new show to the Stand!

Whisky Tasting and Tales

Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.

Colin Hoult: Colin

The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee heads back out on tour. This time as himself, Colin!

Dressmaking Course - Wednesday Afternoons

This Dressmaking course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.

Dressmaking Course - Wednesday Mornings

This Dressmaking course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.

Harry’s House Of Gospel - CANCELLED

Experience the electrifying fusion of two musical worlds featuring the iconic catalogue of Harry Styles, transformed by the uplifting power of gospel music.

Jim Zub and Doug Braithwaite Signing at Forbidden Planet

Writer and artists Jim Zub and Doug Braithwaite have recently worked together on the latest Conan the Barbarian comic series and are doing a special signing at Forbidden Planet Edinburgh.

Learn to Lino Print a Christmas Card

Learn to carve and print your own Christmas card design in this workshop run by Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Studios!

Miles Kane

Iconic indie artist Miles Kane will bring his 'One Man Band' UK tour to The Caves Edinburgh on 13th November!

Rhythms For Refuge

Get ready for another fundraising SolidariTee club night at the iconic Bongo Club on Wednesday 13th November!

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Broadway Cinderella

Forget your worries and be transported to a world where anything is possible, good always prevails, and princes are always charming!

Scottish Opera - Albert Herring

One of the 20th century's most beloved operatic comedies, Albert Herring is Britten's loose adaptation of a Guy de Maupassant short story, full of quirky yet loveable characters and 1980s nostalgia.

Slavoj Zizek at 75- A Celebration

Join the rockstar philosopher and revolutionary Slavoj Žižek for a celebration of his life and thought. Expect dialectics, psychoanalysis, and jokes!

Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Morning Tour

Explore over 80 exquisite pieces, spanning 200 years of history sourced from 18 of the National Trust for Scotland's properties on this Morning Tour at Dovecot Studios!

The Brenda Line

The Brenda Line, at the Traverse Theatre in November, is a story about women, love, and listening.

The Contini Cookbook Supper and Q&A with Stephen Jardine

Join us to celebrate the launch of Carina Contini’s new book, The Contini Cookbook at this special supper event on 13th November!

Wargasm (UK)

Electro-punk duo Wargasm (UK) have announced they will play La Belle Angele on Wednesday 13th November!

An Evening with Dougie Donnelly & Andy Nicol

Join us at The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh on Thursday 14th November when we will be joined by Dougie Donnelly to celebrate the release of his autobiography 'My Life in Sport'!

Committing Sexual Violence in 1920s Scotland

Dr Louise Heren FSAScot explores prosecutions between 1918-1930 to explore inequality, and attempts to answer the principal questions: who assaulted whom, where, how and why?

Funke and The Two Tone Baby & Samantics

Funke and The Two Tone Baby & Samantics hit the road this November/December for the Kaoss Tour and play The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 14th November!

Longarm Quilting Workshops

Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!

Looking for the Seasons

This exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady presents watercolours by Jonathan Sainsbury, inspired by the iconic Ladybird books series “What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn”.

Niamh Bury

Dubliner Niamh Bury has been hailed as one of Irish folk’s most exciting new talents and you can catch here at the Old Lab - Summerhall on Thursday 14th November!

Robert Louis Stevenson and Katherine Mansfield in Menton

Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 14th November for this talk on Robert Louis Stevenson and Katherine Mansfield in Menton.

SCO 2024/25: Mozart Flute Concerto

Mozart's elegant, witty Concerto forms the centrepiece to a bold and richly flavoured concert conducted by the inspirational Andrew Manze and performed by Scottish Chamber Orchestra!

The Forth Awards

The Forth Awards return to the Usher Hall on 14th November. The ceremony recognises those living in our community as well as some of the biggest names in music & entertainment.

The Fungi Forms Feast with Roberta Hall-McCarron

Join us at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, John Hope Gateway, for a sustainable, fungi-inspired dinner with Roberta Hall-McCarron on 14th November!

The Tailor of Inverness

Fresh from a sell-out 4-week run at London’s Finborough Theatre, Matthew Zajac’s international hit show about his Polish-Ukrainian father returns.

Utopia Lab: Seats at the Table

In this session, Dr Jimmy Turner and Francesca Vale will present their visions of a utopia in which everyone has an equal but individual seat at the table.

ALMA FIERA

ALMA FIERA are returning to Dreadnought Rock on 15th November for another great night of live music and rock covers to entertain you!

Elles Bailey

Award winning singer and songwriter Elles Bailey will bring her 'Beneath The Neon Glow' tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 15th November!

Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!

G4 Christmas

Jon, Jai, Mike & Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly-anticipated, 20th Anniversary 'G4 Christmas' tour to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 15th November!

Good Ideas: Camp

Are you passionate about creating change? Whether you're an early-stage innovator or have an idea that you’re unsure how to move forward, Good Ideas: Camp is for you!

JA Live presents: African Head Charge Psychedelic Reggae/Dub

Long-running psychedelic reggae dub ensemble African Head Charge will play La Belle Angele on Friday 15th November!

Lack of Afro

Lack of Afro brings the 'Square One' Live Tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 15th November!

McFleetwood

Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they perform live at the Howden Park Centre on 15th November!

Meet Derek Landy at Waterstones Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird

Meet global best-seller and award-winning author, Derek Landy at Waterstones as he signs copies of The Haunted House on Hollow Hill.

One Direction Party

Let's Go Crazy Crazy Crazy to the incredible sounds of One Direction at La Belle Angele on Friday 15th November!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Carmina Burana

Expect great tunes, unstoppable rhythms and some thoroughly bad behaviour when the RSNO bring Orff's outrageous Carmina Burana to the Usher Hall!

Sam Lewis

Nashville-based Americana artist Sam Lewis will bring his UK & Netherlands tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 15th November!

Scottish Opera - Access Don Pasquale

Scottish Opera's accessible afternoon performances make coming to a favourite opera as easy and stress-free as possible – keeping the drama on stage where it belongs!

The Portobello Comedy Night

Headlining The Portobello Comedy Night's November extravaganza is is the phenomenal Stephen Carlin!

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

After a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' is back The Queens Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 7th May!

Utopia Lab: Seats at the Table - Exhibition

Visitors to this exhibition will be invited to consider how the chairs interact with one another and what they represent for the world or worlds they inhabit.

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)

Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy a night with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers!

‘My Body, Whose Choice?’ Exhibition Closing Event

This event is a chance to engage directly with the participating artist including introductions from the individual artists about their work and the chance to hear from a guest speaker.

Brahms Requiem

Come and join Edinburgh Royal choral Union in St Cuthbert's Church on 16th November for the first concert of the season!

Brian Henderson at Morningside Gallery: Eye-Line

Brian Henderson's new solo exhibition 'Eye-Line' is showing in Morningside Gallery along with an auction of one of his paintings to raise funds for a local charity.

Celebrating Robert Louis Stevenson

Calling all Robert Louis Stevenson fans! Luxury floating hotel Fingal in Leith is celebrating the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Louis Stevenson with a special event on Saturday 16th November.

Come & Play: Music of the Opera - CANCELLED

Do you play an orchestral instrument? Fancy rehearsing and performing music from some of the world’s most loved operas? Yes? Well look no further…

Def Leppad and Whitesnakes

Def Leppad and Whitesnakes are a superb tribute to Def Leppard and Whitesnake and they make their debut at Scotlands Longest Running Rock Club!

Festive Paper Folding Workshop

Join Kate Colin at Dovecot Studios for a Festive Folding workshop and learn how to make an impressive collection of geometric hanging decorations.

Festive Pressed Foliage Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop

Explore the world of environmentally-friendly resin by adding beautiful dried pressed foliage to craft a one-of-a-kind festive tray in this workshop on 16th November!

Fizz Feast

It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year! A time when we get the chance to try sparkling wines from around the world and feast on fabulous foods from artisan producers.

Flamenco Live & Tapas

Alba Flamenca invites you to Live Flamenco dancing & singing while eating tapas on 16th and 30th November at tapas3!

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.

FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 1

Join Durty Events for the FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 1 on 16th November at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar!

Heart and Soul Swing Band Concert

Join the Heart and Soul Swing Band at Dalmeny Kirk on 16th November for a fundraising night of music guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face!

Inversion Yoga Workshop

Have you ever wished you could easily take a headstand, handstand or arm balance in a yoga class? Then this all levels workshop on 16th November is for you!

King Abyss

King Abyss, a five piece aggressive thrash metal band based in Staffordshire, headline Legends Edinburgh on Saturday 16th November!

Lily Phillips: Work In Progress

Lily Phillips is back at Monkey Barrel Comedy with a new hour and she's absolutely fine. If you understand sarcasm this show is for you!

Men Don’t Talk

Three men find banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional men's shed, which celebrates companionship, camaraderie... and custard creams.

Our Seeds: Intro to the politics and practicalities of seed life cycles

Come along to discuss the politics and practicalities of seed life cycles with with the Kũmatha group, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, Granton Garden Bakery, and our own growers!

Paper Folding with Kate Colin - Talk and Book Launch

Join Kate Colin, a paper folding artist and one of Dovecot’s most popular workshop tutors, as she discusses paper folding and it's applications with a Q&A followed by a book signing.

Ross Leslie: Work In Progress

Ross Leslie brings his brand new work in progress to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 16th November!

Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop - Creative 2

Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery!

Sean Findlay with Adam Smith

Sean Findlay with Adam Smith have announced a headline show at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 16th November!

Sham 69 (Tim V)

With a new album out the world needs to be ready for some full-on Street Punk! Don't miss Sham 69 (Tim V) live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 16th November!

The Song Circle

The Song Circle is a welcoming singing session, in which we will learn some beautiful, simple songs. All welcome, no singing experience necessary.

Thundermoon EP Launch - ‘We Can Do Better Than This’

Thundermoon are back with “We Can Do Better Than This”, their second EP and you can catch them at Franklin Academical Cricket Club on Saturday 16th November!

Tumbling Lassie Ball

The Tumbling Lassie Ball returns for 2024 - join us for the "Snow Ball" on Saturday 16 November 2024 at Prestonfield, Edinburgh!

Blicher Hemmer Gadd

Join us in celebrating a decade of musical brilliance with Blicher Hemmer Gadd 10 year Anniversary Tour at The Liquid Room, Edinburgh on Sunday 17th November!

Bruce Molsky

Bruce Molsky is one of the most revered 'multi-hyphenated career' ambassadors for America’s old-time mountain music and you can catch him at the Traverse Theatre on 17th November!

Easy Sundays: Turntable

Turntable is a pop-up music installation, which invites you to select and play a record from our collection and share the story of your choice in a one-to-one chat.

Festival Fabric Wreath Making

Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.

Fischy Music Show

Children’s favourites Fischy Music are back at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in November, with an entertaining show full of songs bringing hope and humour!

Legends of American Country

Europe's No.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, return to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 17th November for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

Lino printing for Beginners - Charity Fundraiser

In this afternoon class, run by Rosanna Reade on 17th November, you will learn the basics of making a linocut print, and will leave with at least 1 print of your own making and design!

Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There… CANCELLED

One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK tour with a date at the Usher Hall on Sunday 17th November!

Quinie on Calton Hill: A song-based walking tour

Join us at Collective for Quinie on Calton Hill, a song-based walking tour led by Glasgow-based musician and artist Quinie (Josie Vallely).

Randall Munroe: What If? A Decade of Imagining the Improbable

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary edition of his publication, What If? Randall Munroe will be live on stage giving serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions.

ReFashion Edinburgh

Fashion designer Alison Harm of Psychomoda returns with her third curated ReFashion Edinburgh event on Sunday 17 November at Leith Arches.

Smoove & Turrell

Smoove & Turrell, a funk & soul group hailing from Gateshead, return to The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 17th November!

The McDougalls: Fairytale Christmas Show

Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit for a musical extravaganza in a world of wonder at the Howden Park Centre on 17th November!

Women’s Self-Defence Workshop

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25th Nov) Rencounter Krav Maga are holding a dedicated workshop for women, one week early!

An Evening with Guenther Steiner

Don’t miss a hugely entertaining access-all-areas conversation with former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive.

Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2024 festival will be held between between the 18th and 24th November!

Frankie Boyle meets George Monbiot

How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists? Legendary environmentalist George Monbiot joins comic Frankie Boyle to take on the ideology that controls our lives.

Ibibio Sound Machine

Don't miss Ibibio Sound Machine when they play Summerhall Edinburgh on Monday 18th November!

Leonkoro Quartet

New Town Concerts present the Leonkoro Quartet, playing Haydn, Berg and Mendelssohn at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 18th November!

Ryan Young

Ryan Young is a multi award winning fiddle player injecting fresh and innovative ideas into the realm of traditional Scottish music.

101 Dalmatians

A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!

Connections Exhibition

Connections is the first collaborative exhibition by BAAT region 16 art therapists and it showing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 19th to 22nd November!

Connor McGlave

Catch East Kilbride singer-songwriter Connor McGlave at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 19th November!

Sam Eagle Live at The Edinburgh Bookshop

Join rising indie-folk artist Sam Eagle and friends at The Edinburgh Bookshop on Tuesday 19th November and be part of an intimate performance!

Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition Launch

Join us on Tuesday 19th November for the hybrid launch of our new Royal College of Nursing exhibition to discover the fascinating history of nursing support work!

Technomoral Conversations: What the Majority World Can Teach Us about AI

In this Technomoral Conversations panel, hear from leading voices from the Majority World on what they have learned from and about AI, and the issues and visions they would like to see taken up.

Birthday Quiz Night!

Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th November for our new quiz night with fun IKEA prizes!

DE:Generation Exhibition

DE:Generation is an explanation of the decline and regeneration of the urban landscape with Beth Primrose Art, showing at Leith Makers from 20th November.

Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer

Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!

Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Tree Maze

St Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails so come along and get lost in the magic!

Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel