Events in Edinburgh on 27 November 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
900 Voices
The voices of Edinburgh’s communities shape an ever-evolving sound installation inside St Giles’ Cathedral's magnificent interior.
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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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.
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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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.
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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.
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Castle Of Light
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2024, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection
Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Christmas at Volcano Falls
Volcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!
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Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
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Cinderella
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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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.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Cracker Making Workshop
Join Makery Kate's craft expert for a morning's Christmas crafting at Paddywax Candle Bar this November!
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Crafts for Christmas
Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made gifts for Christmas and support a good cause - Mary's Meals.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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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 +).
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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!
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Dürer to Van Dyck - Drawings from Chatsworth House
For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House
For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
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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.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Food Tour
Eat and drink your way through Scotland’s history and culture on a carefully curated wander through the cobbled streets and historic alleys of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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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!
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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!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating
Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel
The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories
Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in St Andrew's Square!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
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Elf: The Musical
A-Team Productions, an Edinburgh based performing arts charity, presents Elf: The Musical at Church Hill Theatre from 27th to 30th November!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Festive Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join Caroline at Joy Revival Design Studio this November and learn to make your own Christmas Wreath!
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 27th November for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning bubble trinket dish using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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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!
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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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!
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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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.
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
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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.
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Little Red Robin Hood - The Pantomime
Join Happy Sad Productions in Sharewood Forest, Naughtyham for a fairy tale filled family adventure!
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Live music at Bar 13
Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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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”.
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Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub
Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!
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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Michael Craik :: The Space In Between
Scottish artist Michael Craik returns for his third solo exhibition at &Gallery from 2nd to 30th November.
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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.
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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour
Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
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Sari Schorr
Leading blues rock artists, Sari Schorr plays The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 27th November with special guest Joe Hicks!
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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Smart Works Scotland Festive Fashion Sale
On Wednesday 27th November, Smart Works Scotland will be bringing their Festive Fashion Fair to Edinburgh! So come along and find a gem for the festive season!
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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.
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Studio Art Exhibition
This is an exciting new exhibition of work by refugees and displaced artists in Scotland showing at Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 26th to 28th November!
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Tarot: Shuffle
Come watch a new tour of big, daft and, above all, live comedy being conjured up in front of your very eyes.
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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Theravāda Buddhism
This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
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Through Line
Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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Wreath Making Workshop
Make your own beautiful festive wreath to adorn your front door this Christmas with Makery Kate at Paddywax Candle Bar this November!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
The Community Hub Clarkston: Digital Support
Do you need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone? Book a slot at The Community Hub Clarkston for more help!
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East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat
Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Festive Pop Up Gift Shop
Join us at Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio in Glenrothes for some magical Christmas shopping!
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
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Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court
Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Parade Artists Christmas Market
The Parade Artists annual Christmas Market features an eclectic group of artists exhibiting in Glass, Paint, Ceramics, Print, Textile, Jewellery and Mixed Media!
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Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love when this swashbuckling J M Barrie pantomime adventure, starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!
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Drag Bingo With Miss Tess
Join the incredible Miss Tess at Nice N Sleazy on a Wednesday night for Drag Bingo!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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M&D’s On Ice
New for 2024... M&D's on Ice is now undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!
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Santa’s Magical Circus
Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Santa's Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this festive season!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
On Site Off Site
On Site Off Site an exhibition of drawing, sculpture and video by artist Ally Wallace located at Renfrewshire's newest Art Space & Gallery - Off the High Street in Paisley.
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Wild Wild Wednesdays
Calling all Country fans, it may not be Texas but Paisley's oldest pub, The Old Swan will bring you the newest Country music every week at their Wild Wild Wednesdays night!
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Aladdin
This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be a new version of Aladdin; a re-imagining of the classic tale with a distinctly Scottish flavour!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Made in Stirling Christmas Market
Made in Stirling's Christmas market is back with 42 artists and makers from all over Scotland!
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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Talks at The Smith: What Makes A Loud Poet
Dr Ailes is our perfect guide to ‘loud’ poetry. With explanations illustrated by performances, this will be an entertaining and enlightening pre-Christmas session like no other!
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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!
Mark Wedgwood cycled 7,300 miles across all 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger maps, in numerical order. He shares his journey as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.
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