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Events in Edinburgh on 18 January 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

‘Magical Edinburgh’ with Edinburgh Young Carers: An Exhibition of Photographic Illusions

8th December 2024 - 26th January 2025

Magical images created by young carers are on show in a special free-to-see exhibition of photographic illusions as part of Edinburgh’s 15th annual MagicFest.

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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 9th November 2024 - 25th January 2025

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

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Cab-arette Showtour

1st December 2024 - 30th March 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!

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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

26th October 2024 - 16th March 2025

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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Clown Extravaganza

17th January 2025 - 17th January 2026

Catch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!

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Club 80’S

18th January 2025

Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre!

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 26th January 2025

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

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

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Craig Hill: I’ve Been Sitting On This For A While!

17th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

Don’t miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland’s favourite high octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig Hill brings his new show to the Howden Park Centre!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House

9th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025

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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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 21st December 2024 - 15th March 2025

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!

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Eco-Resin Coasters - Terrazzo Craft Workshop

18th January 2025

In this fun workshop learn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful pair or coasters for your home!

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 20th December 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

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

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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

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

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Embroidery Workshop with the Modern Crafter

18th January 2025

Join Rachel of The Modern Crafter for a relaxing embroidery workshop suitable for beginners at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 18th January!

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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Everlyn Nicodemus

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

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

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

16th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking Jamie is presented to you by Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts in January!

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Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

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

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FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 3 - Night Run

18th January 2025

Expect mud… and lots of it at FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 3 - Night Run on 18th January at Balgone Estate!

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Grassmarket Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

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!

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Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2024 - 31st January 2025

Ring in the New Year with elegance and excitement at the Norton House Hogmanay Ball.

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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4

29th November 2024 - 16th March 2025

This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

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’

8th November 2024 - 2nd February 2025

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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Leith Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

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!

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Longarm Quilting Workshops

14th November 2024 - 30th June 2025

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

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2025

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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Mighty Oak 25 Year Celebration

18th January 2025

Mighty Oak sound system returns to The Mash House on Saturday 18th January, to celebrating 25 years in music!

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Mindful Movement: 5-week course

11th January 2025 - 8th February 2025

Join Karma Yoga Edinburgh at the new OMH Therapies location in Atholl Place for this 5 week Mindful Movement course starting on Saturday 11th January!

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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Murder: Staged

18th January 2025

Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour, Cheish Merryweather will bring Murder: Staged to the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th January!

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New Year Yin and Yoga Nidra

18th January 2025

Explore relaxation of the body through the slow and gentle yin postures with Kuluna Yoga, followed by a profoundly soothing yoga nidra practice, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 18th January.

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Persian Cooking with Solmaz

18th January 2025

Get your apron on and join Solmaz as you learn how to prepare authentic Persian dishes on Saturday 18th January at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School!

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Pop Life

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025

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

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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

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

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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker

8th January 2025 - 18th January 2025

This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

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

20th November 2024 - 29th May 2025

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

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

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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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 21st December 2024 - 15th March 2025

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!

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

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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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 30th November 2024 - 18th January 2025

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.

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

5th September 2024 - 27th July 2025

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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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller

28th November 2024 - 1st June 2025

This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.

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The Fabulous Thunderbirds

18th January 2025

Quintessential American Blues band 'The Fabulous Thunderbirds' are on a UK tour in January with a date at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Saturday the 18th!

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The Merchant Of Venice

18th January 2025 - 15th February 2025

The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.

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The Mowbrays

18th January 2025

Alternative rock band The Mowbrays return to headline Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 18th January!

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The Saturday Show The Early Show!

Selected dates between 30th November 2024 - 31st May 2025

Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!

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Through Line

9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

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

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

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

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Turner in January: Ireland’s Vaughan Bequest

1st January 2025 - 31st January 2025

National Galleries of Scotland is kicking off the 250th birthday of much-loved artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), with a once-in-a-lifetime, free exhibition!

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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

18th January 2025

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.

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Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

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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White & Givan Elite Intensive

18th January 2025

The Scottish Institute are thrilled to announce a series of Elite Intensives hosted by their exceptional Artists in Residence and Programme Leaders, White & Givan.

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Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland with Alistair Moffat

18th January 2025

Celebrated historian, Dr Alistair Moffat MBE presents an enlightening overview of The Great Tapestry of Scotland along with a special book signing and entry to the exhibition Stitched!

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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:

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

14th September 2024 - 9th February 2025

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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New Years Eve Yoga & Self-care Retreat

New Years Eve Yoga & Self-care Retreat

31st December 2024 - 31st January 2025

Join us at Centre for Positive Change on New Years Eve for a sacred evening of immersive self-care and profound relaxation!

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The Chicago Blues Brothers

The Chicago Blues Brothers

18th January 2025

The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you their RESPECT greatest hit’s tour. Catch them at the Adam Smith Theatre on Saturday 18th January!

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

The Winter Collection

The Winter Collection

26th November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Join Gerber Fine Art for The Winter Collection 2024-25, a vibrant, mixed exhibition of 19th-21st century fine art!

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Beginners Stained Glass Classes

Beginners Stained Glass Classes

Selected dates between 18th January 2025 - 29th March 2025

Learn how to make your very own stained glass panels on this one day Stained Glass Class for beginners at RDW Glass Studio!

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Maud Sulter

Maud Sulter

23rd November 2024 - 30th March 2025

Don't miss this immersive exhibition at Tramway by the Scottish-Ghanaian poet, artist, photographer, writer, curator, gallerist and publisher Maud Sulter (1960 – 2008).

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

North Pole Express

North Pole Express

8th November 2024 - 18th January 2025

North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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Truly Holistic - 5 Elements - Love Your Life Retreat

Truly Holistic - 5 Elements - Love Your Life Retreat

18th January 2025

Are you missing that feeling of love, passion and compassion for yourself and life? Join this Truly Holistic Journey and prepare to come alive and thrive in 2025.

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Stargazing at New Lanark

Stargazing at New Lanark

18th January 2025

A spectacular stargazing event will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark on their rooftop garden on Saturday 18th January!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

King Of Birds

King Of Birds

18th January 2025

Don't miss Americana rock band King of Birds and special guests The Hellfire Club live at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 18th January!

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Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre

Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre

7th December 2024 - 7th December 2025

Inchinnan Care Home will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December featuring a range of stalls, home baking, hot food and drinks plus live music from Mark Walton!

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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates

Physio Led Antenatal Pilates

9th January 2025 - 9th January 2026

Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

6th December 2024 - 27th December 2025

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

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.
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!
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!
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!
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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