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Events in Edinburgh on 16 February 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Besties Brunch Social

13th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Join Flight Club Edinburgh as they toast the love of friends from 13th to 16th February with an extra special Besties Brunch Social!

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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh

7th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!

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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 30th March 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

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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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Capital Sci Fi Con

15th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Capital Sci-Fi Con, Edinburgh's not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention for fans by fans, returns to the 02 Academy Edinburgh on 15th & 16th February!

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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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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 31st August 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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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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Edinburgh Baglama Festival

16th February 2025

Edinburgh’s inaugural Bağlama Festival is a groundbreaking celebration of the bağlama, a traditional Turkish string instrument, and takes place at The Caves on Sunday 16th February!

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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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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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Exhibition: Postcards For Perec

5th February 2025 - 28th February 2025

Postcards for Perec - Two Hundred and Forty-Three Postcards in Real Colour is a travelling exhibition curated by alum Linda Parr and you can see it at the Institut français d'Ecosse in February!

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Exhibition: Sea and Wind by Tea Bendix

8th February 2025 - 2nd March 2025

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to present an exhibition of illustrations by Tea Bendix, inspired by the collection Danish Folk Tales by storyteller Svend-Erik Engh.

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Family Print Club

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

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February Holidays aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

10th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Where better to be than by the sea this February holidays! All aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia to explore all five decks of a floating palace, just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre!

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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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Freeze Frame Film Club Presents – Muriel’s Wedding (1994)

16th February 2025

Enjoy a special Valentine’s weekend screening of Muriel’s Wedding and film inspired meal at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 16th February!

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Gary Faulds Live 4.0

16th February 2025

Come and join Gary Faulds for a night of unforgettable laughter at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 16 February!

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Half Term: Code Breakers

14th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Join us at the National Museum of Flight this half term to learn how secret Second World War codes were made and broken.

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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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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

25th January 2025 - 27th April 2025

Injecting Hope is a new, free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.

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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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Jazz Sabbath

16th February 2025

Exploring the boundaries between jazz and the songs that defined heavy metal, Jazz Sabbath play The Queen's Hall on Sunday 16th February!

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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 2026

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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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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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 12th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!

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Personal Trainer

16th February 2025

Catch Dutch indie rock collective 'Personal Trainer' when the play The Mash House Edinburgh on Sunday 16th February!

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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

4th February 2025 - 31st July 2025
Musselburgh

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!

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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

11th January 2025 - 14th June 2025

Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!

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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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Six Nations at Brewhemia Edinburgh

1st February 2025 - 15th March 2025

Brewhemia is back with another exhilarating rugby season. Join us for The Scottish Six Nations fixtures on our big screens!

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Stockbridge Market

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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!

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The Big Show

Selected dates between 3rd January 2025 - 27th July 2025

Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

2nd January 2025 - 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 night, 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 Illegal Eagles

16th February 2025

The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

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The Jim White Trio

16th February 2025

The Jim White Trio, with special guest Trey Blake, play Summerhall on Sunday 16th February.

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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.

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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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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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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Okomedy - Clarkston Comedy

Okomedy - Clarkston Comedy

16th February 2025

Enjoy a night of comedy from some of Scotland's favourite comedians at Okomedy in Clarkston on Sunday 16th February featuring Chris Forbes!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh - Poets and Lovers

Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh - Poets and Lovers

16th February 2025

Exhibition on Screen brings the National Gallery's stunning Van Gogh exhibition to the big screen, along with a deep dive into his fascinating life and incredible skill.

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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:

Snowdrop Festival

Snowdrop Festival

26th January 2025 - 9th March 2025

Cambo Country House and Estate has announced that's its upcoming renowned Snowdrop Festival, now in its 16th year, which will run throughout February and early March 2025.

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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 16th February 2025

Join this early morning walk and witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese lift up from their roost over RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!

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Springburn Junior Parkrun

Springburn Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!

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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:

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!

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Valley View Panto: Georgie’s Preposterous Potion

Valley View Panto: Georgie’s Preposterous Potion

15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025

Sprinkled with magical moments and packed with so much fun, humour, and silliness Georgie's Preposterous Potion at Valley View will put a smile on the face of even the grumpiest of grumps!

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Mid Century Modern: Putting Scotland on the Map

Mid Century Modern: Putting Scotland on the Map

6th February 2025 - 6th May 2025

The Mid Century Modern exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre explores the ways in which Scottish architects were both influenced by and themselves influenced the international movement.

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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:

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Board Games Session

Board Games Session

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 21st February 2025

Do you have a cupboard full of board games at home that you’d love to play but no one in your house wants to play them with you? Then come and join the Renfrewshire Board Gamers Group!

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Breakfast With Bjorn Bear At IKEA Glasgow

Breakfast With Bjorn Bear At IKEA Glasgow

14th February 2025 - 17th February 2025

Join the IKEA Glasgow team in their customer restaurant for breakfast with their special guest BJÖRN Bear!

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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:

Illuminate Women’s Music Scotland

Illuminate Women’s Music Scotland

16th February 2025

Illuminate Women's Music Scotland are taking their concert series across Scotland including a night at Kinlochard Village Hall on Sunday 16 February!

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Wedding Fayre

Wedding Fayre

16th February 2025

Join us at the Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure Club in Drymen for our Wedding Fayre on Sunday 16th February!

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New Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale

New Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 2nd February 2025 - 21st December 2025

Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday - weather permitting... all welcome!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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Sponsored Links

Great Run Company
Fayre Play
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Sponsored Links

Cancer Research UK
The Society for Reproduction and Fertility
Escape The Past
Great Run Company
Fayre Play
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG

Popular Events

Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
Boro + Sashiko Basics Workshop
This workshop, run by Leith Makers on Saturday 1st February, will introduce you to Boro Mending and Sashiko Embroidery techniques!
The Stumble
The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years and they play The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 27th September!
Nati.
Kirkcaldy singer/songwriter Nati. has a global army of fans and a music career on fast-track, catch her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 3rd May as part of The Golden Tour!
Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall