Events in Edinburgh on 27 March 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns in March 2025.
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A Story of Endeavour and Achievement
Come along and explore the rich history of one of Edinburgh’s oldest institutions, the majestic and iconic Merchants’ Hall, at this exhibition taking place from 24th to 28th March!
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Braid Bowling Club Art Exhibition
Over 50 artists, both professional and non-professional, are showing artworks at the Braid Bowling Club in Morningside from 27th to 30th March to raise funds for this historic club!
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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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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!
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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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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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Contexture
Following on from International Women's Day on 8 March, this exhibition showcases the textile work of 80 female artists responding to their experiences of being a woman!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
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!
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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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Down The Hatch: Showchoir 2025
Don't miss this year’s Showchoir, ‘Down The Hatch’ for a magical night of musical storytelling at The Pleasance Edinburgh from 27th to 29th March!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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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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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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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
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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Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! His previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as 'pretty sick' (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good!
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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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Exhibition: Recent Work by Mike Turpie
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is holding an exhibition of works by Edinburgh based painter, Mike Turpie in March!
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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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Ghost Stories
Enter a world full of thrilling twists and epic turns, where the ultimate love-letter to horror is imagined live on stage!
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Ian Hamilton Finlay
The centenary of celebrated Scottish artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925-2006) will be marked by a new, free display of his work at the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern.
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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
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
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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Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
The UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), comes to Edinburgh for its latest and greatest instalment!
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Jerwood Survey III
Jerwood Survey, a major biennial touring exhibition that presents new commissions by 10 early-career artists from across the UK, is showing at Collective Edinburgh from 28th February!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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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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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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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
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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Mother’s Day Celebration!
Join us at IKEA Edinburgh and celebrate the Mother figures in your life. Kids can also make cards to give to their loved one.
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Mother’s Day Flower Crown & Cocktail Making
Join us at Summerhall Distillery for our exciting Flower Crown & Cocktail Workshops for Mother’s Day!
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Mother’s Day Flowers – Kids Edition!
Join us in our Swedish restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh, where children can craft a special gift for their mum or loved one, to take home!
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Panel Discussion: Aqsa Arif, Nandini Manjunath and Himadri Madan
Join us at Collective Edinburgh on 27th March, when artist Aqsa Arif will be in conversation with her collaborators: Nandini Manjunath and Himadri Madan!
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Resident’s Preview - New Whisky Launch Day
Holyrood Distillery invites Edinburgh locals to join them on Thursday 27th March for an exclusive preview of their latest whisky release and a guided complimentary tour of the distillery!
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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Say Konnichiwa! A Playful Japanese Club for Kids! (Spring term)
Calling all little language learners! Our Kids Japanese Club is a super fun, interactive way for primary-aged children (P1–P7) to discover Japanese through play, creativity, and hands-on activities.
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SCO 2024/25: Schumann & Schubert
Isabelle van Keulen takes the reins of the SCO for the lyrical Violin Concerto by Robert Schumann, alongside Schubert's Third Symphony.
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Scot-Secure Summit 2025
Scotland's 11th Annual Cyber Security for Business Summit with live keynotes, workshops and exhibition comes to the EICC on 27th March.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scottish Cyber Awards 2025
This year’s Scottish Cyber Awards are taking place on 27th March 2025, at the EICC, Edinburgh and hosted by comedian Ian Murphy.
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
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
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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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Singalonga Productions returns with the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!
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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks
Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Sportsquest 2025
Sportsquest is back at the EICC on Thursday 27th March for an evening dedicated to sports trivia and supporting those that need it most.
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Spring Clothes Swap
Join us at Leith Community Croft on Thursday 27th March for a fun evening of swapping clothes with fellow slow fashion enthusiasts!
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Student Sessions: Curation and Conservation
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 27th March for an exciting opportunity for students in arts, heritage and culture!
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Teen Acting Class - 12 years to 18 years
Leith Youth Drama teen acting classes return for ages 12 to 18 years on Thursdays at Custom House Leith.
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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 night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller
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 Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
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The Dark Up Close
Britain is a country in crisis, with national service reinstated for all young people. The old world is dying, and the new world has been delayed indefinitely.
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The Living Mountain: Paintings by Evie Rose Thornton
Inspired by her recent residency in Florence, Evie Rose Thornton’s latest body of work, showing at Coburg House Art Studios in March, explores the rugged beauty of the Alps and Dolomites.
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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!
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
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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TIC TAC TOE Exhibition
Catch this new exhibition created by Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence Maddie Lennon, a self-taught designer and facilitator!
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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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Welcome To Hell LIVE with Daniel Foxx & Dane Buckley
Join comedians Daniel Foxx & Dane Buckley in Edinburgh for a LIVE recording of their hit podcast, 'Welcome to Hell'!
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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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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
Don't miss your chance to see Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan in Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove at this National Theatre Live screening at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.
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What’s On In Your Community - Talking Points Pop-Up event
What's On In Your Community? Mark your calendars for the Talking Points Pop-Up event to connect with local services, meet new people, and discover support available.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden
Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.
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Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft
Fife Contemporary are pleased to announce Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft, an upcoming exhibition challenging perceptions of women and craft at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill
Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Pride in the Seas
The Pride in the Seas exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton captures the pride, passion and heritage of Scotland's fishing communities and their commitment to a sustainable future.
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Strathclyde University Concert Band, Jazz Orchestra, and Chorus’ Spring Concert
Come along as Strathclyde University Concert Band, Jazz Orchestra, and Chorus come together to present their annual Spring Concert at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church on Thursday 27th March!
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
Don't miss your chance to see Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan in Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove at this National Theatre Live screening at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
King Lear
All the characters from King Lear are brought to glorious life in this fast paced, funny, poignant and ultimately heart breaking production at Paisley Arts Centre!
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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
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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Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt
Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Spectacular Spring Scavenger Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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Shonah Escombe: Reflections Through Glass
Shonah Escombe: Reflections Through Glass is Made in Stirling’s newest exhibition, taking viewers behind the scenes of Shonah’s path in Glass.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden
The garden at Gargunnock House has a walled garden, well-established house garden, woodland walks with species and hybrid rhododendrons, massed plantings of azaleas and wonderful specimen trees.
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