Events in Edinburgh in April 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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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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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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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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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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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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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.
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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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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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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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 Big Show
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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Edinburgh Farmers Market
If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!
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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!
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Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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The Saturday Show
Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
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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!
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Free For All
Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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Top Banana
Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
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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!
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
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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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The Early Saturday Show!
Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
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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Rockstar Karaoke
Come bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!
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Riffs Tuesdays
Come get your weekly dose of RIFFS at Legents Edinburgh every Tuesday!
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Spandex Comedy
Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
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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.
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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!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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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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The Sunday Night Laugh-In
Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.
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Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
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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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Family Print Club
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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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.
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Crafts, Games, Soup!
Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
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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!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh
This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Join renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a performance of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano at St Giles' Cathedral!
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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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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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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show
Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!
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Being Here
Join Body-Informed Leadership for a new workshop here at the Drill Hall and connect with your body’s intelligence in a co-creative group environment!
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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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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!
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Portobello Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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W.I.P.lash
Join us at The Stand Edinburgh for a brand spanking new showcase for established comics working up material for the Fringe or tour shows!
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Groove Back & Reggaeton Saturday Dance Classes
Ready to reignite your passion for dance? The Groove Back and Reggaeton Saturday classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!
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Old Skool Days
Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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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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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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Family Studio Saturdays
Studio Saturdays, at the The Palace of Holyroodhouse, are monthly hands-on artistic workshops for families who are interested in learning new ways to express their creativity.
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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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New Moon Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside to tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon!
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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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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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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop: Creative 2
Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn drilling and the art of wire wrapping to make your very own sea glass jewellery!
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Sea Glass Jewellery workshop: Learn the art of wire wrapping
Learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!
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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.
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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!
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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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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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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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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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Skip the Small Talk at Moonwake Beer Co.
Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Sunday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.
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Fun Play in Mandarin - Language play date
Looking for a fun and interactive way to introduce your little one to Mandarin? Then join us every Wednesday at Little Plaza!
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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!
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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh
Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
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Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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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!
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Riso Workshop
Join us at the Blueprint Studio for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!
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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social
Join us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!
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Policebox Museum
Discover what life was like as a police officer in the past. Drop in and join the Edinburgh, Lothian and Border police historical society for a fascinating look back at policing!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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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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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills
Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!
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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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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.
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Drawing in the Spring
Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!
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Zumba with Leila - Free Taster Class
Come join Leila for a fun and energetic free taster Zumba class at South Leith Parish Church Hall!
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Chocolate Love Match - Fort Kinnaird
Ready to meet your Chocolate Love Match? Book now to secure one of the limited number of spaces available for our guided chocolate tasting experiences at Hotel Chocolat, Fort Kinnaird!
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Hotel Chocolat Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird’s Love Match Event
Book now to secure one of the limited spaces available for Hotel Chocolat Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird's exclusive, guided chocolate tasting experiences!
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Book now to secure one of the limited spaces available for Hotel Chocolat Edinburgh Frederick Street's exclusive, guided chocolate tasting experiences!
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Spring door wreath workshop
Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for creative workshop where you will learn to make your own spring door wreath using natural foliage!
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Easter Camps At ESMS School
Calling all young adventurers! Get ready for the ultimate holiday escape at ESMS Mary Erskine’s this Easter!
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An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy
Don't miss this chance to hear fantastic stories from Sir Chris Hoy, the 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st April!
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April’s Follies: Concert with Héloïse Bernard, Annemarie Klein and Jan Waterfield
Follies can be pleasant, painful and everything in-between. This programme at St Cecilia's Hall on Tuesday 1st April, celebrates some of these musical depictions!
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Beauty and the Beast
Step into a world of enchantment as Edinburgh Music Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast at Church Hill Theatre!
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Intro To Grow Your Own Veg
Join Earth in Common at Leith Community Croft on 1st April for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you get started with growing your own produce.
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Little Women
Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of the classic story offers a captivating rendition of Little Women that breathes new life into a cherished classic!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Sibel Tuzun UK Tour - POSTPONED
The legendary Sibel Tüzün, one of Turkey’s most iconic and powerful voices, is coming to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Tuesday 1st April as part of her exclusive Ramadan Feast UK Tour!
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An Evening with Si King
Take a trip down memory lane with national treasure Si King and get to know the man behind the bike like never before at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 2nd April!
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Enter the Dark Genome - Instructions Hidden in Plain Sight
Take a trip to the frontiers of biology to explore the weird and wonderful world inside your DNA... at this free public lecture on Wednesday 2nd April at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
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Thompson Brothers x Dornoch Distillery Tasting
Join Phil Thompson at Drinkmonger on Wednesday 2nd April to hear about the Thompson Brothers plans for their new distillery in Dornoch, plus a Dornoch Distillery Tasting!
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Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old
What has quickly became an annual tradition, Carl Hutchinson is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 3rd April.
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Cheese & Wine Tasting with Mellis Cheese
1802 Lounge & Grill is excited to team up with the widely popular Mellis cheesemongers to bring you a delicious Cheese & Wine Tasting event!
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Craig Campbell: Raging Gracelessly
Craig Campbell, CanaDUHs most hilariously uncompromising fornicator of (consenting) mooses, brings his reenergised latest lap of hilarity Raging Gracelessly to Grand Central, Livingston in April!
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Deborah Bonham Band with support from the Andy Taylor Group
Deborah Bonham, one of the finest UK Blues, Rock and Soul singers, and her band play The Caves on 3rd April with support from the Andy Taylor Group!
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Edinburgh Careers Fair
The UK Careers Fair returns to Edinburgh on Thursday 3rd April. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Edinburgh Careers Fair.
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Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral
The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!
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Mick McConnell (Smokie) and Blue Thunder at First Thursday Blues Club
In Scotland for one appearance only, the First Thursday Blues Club is pleased to have Mick McConnell (Smokie) + Blue Thunder play their rock blues set on 3rd April!
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Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator
It’s the year 2024 and there’s a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots - Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator!
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Primal Scream
Back with new album 'Come Ahead', Primal Scream have announced they are heading out on tour which will see them play Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Thursday 3rd April!
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Science Festival Late
Get ready to party as we turn our flagship children's venue over to adults for one very special night.
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SCO 2024/25: Mozart and Strauss
Deeply charismatic oboist and conductor François Leleux directs Mozart's cheeky Bassoon Concerto, and music by the teenage Richard Strauss.
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Winter Talks: Whither nature by Roger Crofts
In this talk, Roger Crofts asks his listeners what is nature to you, describes what is happening around the world and in Scotland, asks who is in charge and suggests what needs to be done.
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Bothan Dhùn Èideann
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our April Bothan, a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh!
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Call Me Maybe - 2010s Party
Get ready to Shake It Off to the best Pop tunes of the 2010s when Call Me Maybe returns to La Belle Angele on Friday 4th April!
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Ceilidh Spring Fling
Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than a great night out at a traditional Ceilidh in the heart of Edinburgh's Grassmarket!
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Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour
The Real Mary King’s Close is pulling back the curtain on one of Edinburgh’s most harrowing historical events with its chilling new immersive experience, Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour!
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Desperados
Desperados deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles!
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Don Paterson & Graeme Stephen
The first of the Spring Series of Scottish Arts Trust Concerts is taking place on Friday 4th April, featuring Don Paterson & Graeme Stephen, two of Scotland’s leading guitarists!
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Easter @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
Easter is the perfect time to gather your team of family and friends to take on 'The Anatomist' - Edinburgh’s award winning historical escape room!
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Easter at ‘The Deacon’s Cabinet’ Escape Room
This Easter, in addition to the usual mind-bending puzzles at The Deacon's Cabinet, there’s a little something extra to discover, a number of small chocolate eggs… will your team find them?
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Edinburgh FluteFling 2025
The Edinburgh FluteFling 2025 is taking place over the weekend of 4th - 6th April at The Heart of Newhaven Community Centre!
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Elvis Tribute Act
Back by popular demand, don't miss award winning Andy James, one of the best leading Elvis tribute artist, at Jewel Miners Welfare Society on 4th April in aid of MacMillan Cancer!
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Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael
Direct from London's West End, Fastlove is the world's favourite George Michael Celebration! Don't miss it when it returns to The Queen's Hall on 4th April!
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Ian Prowse & Amsterdam
Ian Prowse & Amsterdam bring their 2025 tour to The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh on Friday 4th April.
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Still Game star Jane McCarry is back with a brand new tour in 2025 and brings it to Portobello Town Hall on Friday April 4th!
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Klub Kabaret: Moulin Rouge
Expect a story told through movement, music, and laughter; one that celebrates love, allure, and the unapologetic spirit of the Parisian night at Brewhemia's Klub Kabaret, Moulin Rouge on 4th April.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Shostakovich Eight
Jonathon Heyward conducts and joins an RSNO favourite, saxophonist Jess Gillam, in a thriller from Anna Clyne: an Irish legend of banshees and night terrors, told in music like you've never heard.
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Small Worlds / Big Skies
Connected by a shared fascination with the natural world, Rachel George and Mary Farrell present unique interpretations of nature's beauty. Catch their exhibition at Coburg House in April.
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Stacey Dooley: Stories from Remarkable Mothers
Stacey Dooley MBE is returning to the stage for an intimate evening inspired by her new book, Dear Minnie: Conversations with Remarkable Mothers.
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The Mini Guns
Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns duo at The Three Sisters, Edinburgh on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April!
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Tom As Usual
The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual showband are proud to be appearing at the Howden Park Centre on April 4th!
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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo
Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!
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Balancing in Freedom
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th April for this world premiere performance of an enthralling new work, written and performed by Iddo Oberski!
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Breaking Big Oil’s Grip: With the Founder of the Fossil Fuel Treaty
We’re in the midst of a climate emergency. Come and hear from Canadian environmental campaigner Tzeporah Berman at Augustine United Church on 5th April and bring your questions!
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Childhood Reveries
Join the Cianalas Duo for a program inspired by childhood and nostalgia, in St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 5th April, to raise money for The Brain Charity!
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Conifox Easter Festival
Get ready for an eggs-traordinary Easter as Edinburgh’s Conifox Adventure Park welcomes families to its much-loved Easter Festival, running on weekends from 5th to 20th April 2025!
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Dolly Parton and Shania Twain Tribute Brunch
Put on your best boots, tease that hair sky-high, and come ready to eat, drink, and two-step the day away at The Three Sisters on Saturday 5th April!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet
Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab
Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure
Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Art of Rocks
Get inspired by geology in this creative illustration workshop at Dynamic Earth!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Ornithopter
A celebration of spectacular failure based on the myth of Icarus, this new work-in-progress is an intimate walk-through performance experience.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time
This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.
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Ghosts of the Banshee
Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub - built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.
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Giovanni - The Last Dance
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns to Edinburgh in 2025 with his tour The Last Dance!
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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter
Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!
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Japanese Boro Stitching Workshop
Join us at Dovecot Studios on 5th April for a slow stitching workshop inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition of repeatedly mending fabrics!
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John Shuttleworth: Raise The Oof
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ!
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John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever
The critically-acclaimed John Tothill brings his fantastic new show on his debut UK tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 5th April.
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Livingston Comic Con
BGCP Comic Con has announced a return to Livingston in 2025, now hosted at Inveralmond Community High School on Saturday April 5th!
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Monster Cabaret
Join Madame Maeve for her creepy cabaret at the Banshee Labyrinth, as she host a collection of familiar monsters but not as you know them.
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Organ recital with Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen
Join the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 5th April at Greyfriars Kirk for an Organ recital with Scottish organists Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen!
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Paper Flower Making: Icelandic Poppies
Come along to Dovecot Studios on 5th April and learn how to make beautiful Icelandic paper Poppies!
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Persian Cooking with Solmaz
Celebrate Persian New Year with Solmaz Eradat on Saturday 5th April, with another of her fabulous Persian cooking classes at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School.
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Police Dog Hogan
Police Dog Hogan, one of the country's finest live folk-country acts, bring their UK tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 5th April.
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Reggaeton Workshop for Beginners
Have you always wanted to dive into Reggaeton? Then join Pirita Tuisku for a Reggaeton workshop on 5th April at George Heriots School!
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Scottish Rock Garden Club: Spring Flower Show
Come and enjoy a superb display of spring bulbs, alpine and rock garden plants at the Scottish Rock Garden Club's Spring Flower Show on 5th April at Liberton Kirk!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to the Howden Park Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
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Spring Wreaths!
Catch us in our IKEA Flower shop, downstairs in our Home Decoration Department, where we will be showing you ways you can dress your home from the outside in!
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Storytelling for a Better World: Workshop with David Heathfield
Explore and address challenging global issues through telling powerfully simple traditional wisdom tales from the world's oral cultures in this workshop with David Heathfield.
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That 70s Club: Over 30s
Over 30 and looking for some Hot Stuff then take a trip on the Soul Train and join us for the ultimate 70s party at La Belle Angele on 5th April!
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The Gathering Quartet: Live Album Recording
Join a live album recording for The Gathering Quartet, a brand-new European traditional string group, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th April!
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The Music of Adele by Candlelight
Featuring hit after hit, The Music of Adele by Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on 5th April.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™
Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!
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Tote Bag Workshop with Oskar
Join us for a 1-day Tote bag workshop hosted by Artisan Stitch with guest tutor, Oskar from Oskar’s Bespoke Bag Maker on Saturday 5th April.
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Ultimate Coldplay
Ultimate Coldplay, the UK's leading Coldplay tribute act, head to Edinburgh to headline the Liquid Room on Saturday 5th April!
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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
London Concertante brings Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music at St Giles Cathedral on 16th June.
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William Jack - This Old Cello Box - 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Preview Performance
William Jack, an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, presents a free Fringe preview cello performance at St Giles' Cathedral on 5th April!
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Corstorphine Spring Wreath Workshop
Join Woodland Wreaths & Plants and make a beautiful living wreath which will last well into summer and beyond at The Gift Tree on Sunday April 6th!
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Easy Sundays: Let it Bring Hope, Let it Be a Tale
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 6th April as we are joined live online by Young International Storytellers from Palestine to retell Palestinian folk tales for adults and families!
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FLARE* The Fair: Spring-Fling Wellness Market
Join FLARE* at Leith Arches on Sunday 6th April for their community wellness market, showcasing local businesses!
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Foster & Allen
International recording artists Foster & Allen will celebrate an amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business with a UK tour which will include an afternoon at The Queen's Hall!
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Julian J3PO Pollack
Don't miss Julian Pollack, a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer, when he brings his 'J3PO Europe Tour' to The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday April 6th!
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Mike Rice: Work in Progress
Join Mike Rice at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 6th April as he works out new jokes and stories for his upcoming show!
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Rhona MacFarlane
Rising Scottish Singer Songwriter, Rhona Macfarlane, plays The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Sunday 6th April!
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Ryan McMullan
Ryan McMullan, recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s biggest and brightest talents, brings his 'Redesign' Tour to La Belle Angele on the 6th April!
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Sammy Obeid: Edgy in Edinburgh!
Join Sammy Obeid for a night of laughter at the vibrant and historic Assembly Roxy as he brings his unique perspective and infectious energy to the stage!
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Scottish Vegan Festival
The Scottish Vegan Festival is back on Sunday 6th April 2025 at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh!
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Spring Guided Forest Bathing Walk & Charcoal Art Experience
Celebrate Spring with a unique guided experience that blends the calming practice of Forest Bathing and Charcoal Art on 6th April.
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Swapforjoy Cacao Gathering
Take time to relax and contemplate how you can feel better more of the time and create a life you love with swapforjoy on 6th April at Art and Spirituality!
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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh
Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Sunday 2nd February at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!
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Board Game Fika!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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Easter Camps At St Georges
School's out so come and join The Wild Outdoors at St George's School for an adventure-packed experience this Easter!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Marine Scientists
Meet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Sustainability Scientists
Meet the researchers from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University that are revolutionising fashion and sustainability!
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Sam Newbould Quintet
Don't miss the Sam Newbould Quintet, an award winning five piece international line-up emerging from the vibrant Amsterdam jazz scene, at Traverse Theatre on Monday 7th April!
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Young Artists Easter Course for 9-12 Year Olds
Leith School of Art is running a Young Artists Easter Course, suitable for 9-12 Year Olds, from 7th to 11th April.
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Andy and the Odd Socks
Andy and the Odd Socks bring their brilliant madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness to life with a show to entertain families of all ages!
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Black Country, New Road
Experimental post-punk septet Black Country, New Road come to Edinburgh as part of their forthcoming Album Release tour, catch them live at The Queen's Hall on Tuesday 8th April!
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Dee Allum: Deadname
As seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards Final, this debut stand-up show from Dee Allum is about reconciling with the past, coming out, and going through two puberties (frankly, two too many).
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Animal Adventures
Have you ever wanted to track a tiger? How about tagging a turtle? In this family digital workshop, you can do just that!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers
Embark on an adventure with the Discovery and Learning team at Edinburgh Zoo through visiting our animals and unique spaces in this 3-hour session for ages 6+.
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Kid’s Easter Wreath Making!
Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh this Easter half term and get crafting, creating an Easter bunny or Easter Egg wreath!
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in April!
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Soirée de la poésie
Come to share your favourite poems in French or discover new authors at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Tuesday 8th April.
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Splat! Kids Art Classes Edinburgh
Bring the kids along to Splat Edinburgh this Easter and unleash their creativity in in a safe, nurturing environment!
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Through the Shortbread Tin
The National Theatre of Scotland is touring in 2025 with a brand new show 'Through the Shortbread Tin' and stops off at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 8th & 9th April!
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Whole Lotta Shakin’ - The Shakin’ Stevens Story
Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll.
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8 Week Watercolour Painting Course - Wednesdays
The Edinburgh Art Workshop is offering an 8-week watercolour course for beginner and intermediate artists, starting on Wednesdays from 9th April.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Wildlife Adventurers
Discover our wildlife garden at Edinburgh Zoo and participate in experimental play and a range of fun engaging activities!
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Hotel Chocolat Easter Experience
Celebrate the countdown to Easter at this exclusive, family-friendly event at Hotel Chocolat Fort Kinnaird and taste some of their chocolatiers' imaginative Easter creations!
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Imelda May
Imelda May, one of the UK & Ireland’s most celebrated female artists, comes to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Wednesday 9th April!
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Phil Chapman: Figures
Following on from his debut tour and two sell out shows, Phil brings his new show Figures to the Stand Edinburgh!
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The Sorcerer
A magical chance to experience one of Gilbert & Sullivan's lesser-known gems, "The Sorcerer" is sure to conjure up enjoyment for all the family!
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The Sound of Music - Forth Children’s Theatre
Forth Children's Theatre proudly present the youth production of the timeless musical 'The Sound of Music' at Broughton High School in April.
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The Zac Schulze Gang
Blues rock trio, The Zac Schulze Gang, play The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Wednesday 9th April.
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The Edinburgh Art Workshop is offering an 8-week watercolour course for beginner and intermediate artists, starting on Thursday from 10th April.
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Baroque Labyrinth: When Handel Meets Maraghi
Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 10th April for this concert and enjoy an exploration of the richness of musical diversity!
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Duke Special
Catch Belfast based songwriter and performer Duke Special when he plays The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on Thursday April 4th!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Ocean Explorers
Dive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Planet Power
If you love gems, volcanoes and all things rocky, join us at Dynamic Earth for a meet and greet with scientists from the British Geological Survey!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Planetarium Lates: Gravity
Join us in Dynamic Earth's planetarium to watch Gravity, a breathtaking thriller set in the vast emptiness of space!
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Exhibition Tours: Jerwood Survey III
Join David Upton at Collective Edinburgh for an informal tour of our latest exhibition Jerwood Survey III, offering an introduction to some of the key themes and selection of works!
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Index For Working Musik
The London-based group Index For Working Musik are formed from previous members of TOY and The Proper Ornaments, catch them live at Leith Depot on Thursday 10th April!
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Jodie Sloan: Is She Hot? (WIP)
Jodie Sloan is thrilled to be performing her much-anticipated debut solo show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday April 10th!
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John Robertson’s The Dark Room
Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at the Stand Edinburgh!
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Planetarium Late: You Are Here
Take a journey across the Solar System, with spectacular stops along the way as we push the boundaries of human space exploration.
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Queer Folks’ Tales
Queer Folks’ Tales returns in April with another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Tartan Day – The history and future of the famous celebration of Scottish heritage in the US
Join the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) and the US Consulate General in Edinburgh for Tartan Day and learn all about the history and future of this famous Scottish celebration!
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An Evening with Tigest Girma
Join Tigest Girma at Waterstones Edinburgh West End as she dicusses her deliciously dark, dangerously romantic Black vampire fantasy debut, Immortal Dark!
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Awkward Family Portraits
Awkward Family Portraits have been dishing out rockin’ roots music to the streets of Glasgow since 2016 and you can catch them at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday April 11th!
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Bunny Bunting
Create your very own Bunny Bunting at IKEA Edinburgh this Easter, it's perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
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Curator’s Introduction to Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
Join Senior Curator of Photographs and exhibition curator Alessandro Nasini as he discusses his personal highlights from our current exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
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Dunedin Consort: Matthew Passion
Dunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Friday 11th April.
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Edinburgh International Harp Festival
Hosted by The Clarsach Society, the much-anticipated Edinburgh International Harp Festival returns to George Watson’s College from April 11th to April 15th.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth Family Outdoor Day
Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Conservation and Cans
Join leading experts for a drink and hear about Edinburgh Zoo's mission to save wildlife and their latest conservation work around the globe!
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NASC Discussion: Local and Global Song
This panel explores songs as tools to put in your pocket to take out at the right time, there is a song for every season and occasion!
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NASC Keynote Address with Prof Susanne Rosenberg
Join Professor Susanne Rosenberg and the North Atlantic Song Convention for the opening keynote address of 2025!
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NASC Panel: Community Singing
This talk is for anyone interested in starting or joining a singing group, leading community songs, or simply learning more about the transformative power of singing together.
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NASC Singing Session
The North Atlantic Song Convention Delegates are invited to an informal singing session in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile at The Canons' Gait Bar!
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NASC Workshop: Scots Song with Robyn Stapleton
Join acclaimed Scottish singer Robyn Stapleton for an engaging workshop exploring the richness of Scots song!
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National Youth Orchestras of Scotland – Spring Concert
The NYOS Orchestra will take to the stage at Usher Hall on 11 April 2025 inviting audiences to an exploration of some of classical music’s most exciting responses to great literary works.
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Oslo Twins
The Oslo Twins, known for their dreamy, ethereal sound, play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on April 11th!
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Rhinestone Fest
Rhinestone Rodeo is taking over the Three Sisters Edinburgh for the entire day on Friday 11th April!
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Robin Grainger: Refurb
Robin Grainger brings his new show Refurb to Monkey Barrel comedy on Friday 11th April.
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The Wee Mermaid
Join us under the sea at Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate this April as we present “The Wee Mermaid” written by Sam Stuart Fraser!
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Beyond Jovi
Don't miss a Night of Classic Bon Jovi from their expansive back catalogue that will be a sure fire hit for any fan at Dreadnought Rock on 12th April!
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Chocolate Café
Watch as our IKEA food team show us some family-friendly Easter dessert using our signature IKEA products – perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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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!
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EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park is here, bringing a basketful of egg-citing events for the whole family running across two action-packed weekends!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Step to Sustainability
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.
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Egg Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own eggcellent tray!
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Father John Misty
Critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty has announced a date at the Usher Hall as part of a UK tour in 2025!
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Heure du conte spécial Pâques
Come to celebrate Easter with stories, crafts, and an exciting Egg Hunt at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 12th April!
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Hotel California
Eagles tribute, Hotel California, perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show when they return to the Howden Park Centre on 12th April!
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Ian Smith: Work In Progress
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2023 and co-host of the Northern News podcast returns to Monkey Barrel with a work in progress of a new show!
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NASC Concert: The North Atlantic Song Connection
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of song featuring a stunning line-up of international and local artists at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th May!
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NASC Open Song Circle: Songs of the Sea
Gather 'round and share sea-inspired songs in this open song circle, celebrating the connection between people and the ocean at Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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NASC Panel: Curating a Place to Sing - From Kitchen to Stadium
From intimate kitchen gatherings to grand concert performances, this panel explores how songs are presented and shared in different contexts and for diverse audiences.
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NASC Panel: Singing Lives Lived - Songwriting and Tradition
Explore the interplay between songwriting and tradition in this thought-provoking panel discussion at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th April!
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NASC Workshop: Scottish Gaelic Song with Alasdair Whyte
Join Alasdair Whyte, celebrated Gaelic singer and scholar from the Isle of Mull, for an inspiring workshop exploring the rich tradition of Scottish Gaelic song.
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NASC Workshop: Swedish Mouth Music with Lotta Andersson
Explore Swedish mouth music with Lotta Andersson, renowned singer from the acclaimed vocal group Kongero at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th April.
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Record Store Day 2025 with VoxBox Music
Welcome to VoxBox Music's annual Record Store Day event on Saturday 12th April in St Vincent's Chapel and also the main shop!
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Sarah Roberts: Silkworm
Sarah Roberts, the world's youngest, smallest, most normal comedian is bringing her acclaimed debut show to Monkey Barrel on April 12th!
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SCO 2024/25: Seven Last Words
Join the magnificent SCO Chorus and Chorus Director Gregory Batsleer for a profound choral contemplation of loss and rebirth from one of the world’s greatest living composers.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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The Lothians Model Railway Show
Join Pentland Model Railway Group for their 3rd annual model railway exhibition on 12th & 13th April in The Students Union, Heriot-Watt University!
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Wesley Hua + Ciaran McKinven @ Music on the Mezzanine
Join us at Edinburgh Central Library on 12th April and hear classical guitarists Wesley Hua and Ciaran McKinven as part of Music on the Mezzanine!
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Foster & Allen’s 50 Years of Hits Tour
International recording artists Foster & Allen will celebrate an amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business with a UK tour which will include a night at the Howden Park Centre!
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NASC Open Song Circle
Bring the North Atlantic Song Convention to a heartfelt close with a final song circle, the perfect way to wrap up the convention in true NASC spirit.
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Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death
Join Rosco McClelland as he navigates highs and lows of life, death and a penchant for edibles, all while grappling with the ultimate game-changer: a potentially fatal heart condition.
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Scottish Ensemble: Thuit an Oidhche Oirnn
Scottish fiddle player Donald Grant and friends join Scottish Ensemble to revel in the joy of making music together at The Queen's Hall.
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Simon Munnery: On Tour
Simon Munnery is back on tour in 2025 with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 13th April!
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The Supernaturals
The Supernaturals, a five piece guitar-based indie rock band from Glasgow, will play The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 13th April!
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The UK Pink Floyd Experience
Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this highly authentic show, at the Assembly Rooms, features over 50 years of hits by this iconic band!
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Mary Coughlan
Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced. Join her at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh for her 40th Anniversary Concert with special guests!
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Professor Richard Dawkins: The Genetic Book of the Dead
One of the world’s most eminent writers and thinkers, Professor Richard Dawkins, joins the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 on 14th April for a special event as part of his last tour on the road!
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Sustainable Skies
Join us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.
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An Evening with Alex Aster
Waterstones Edinburgh West End is thrilled to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster to the shop on 15th April, as she chats about her sizzling romance debut, Summer in the City!
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Calamity Jane
The whip crackin' musical classic Calamity Jane is coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in 2025, starring multi-award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher!
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October Drift
October Drift have gained a strong word-of-mouth following since exploding onto the music scene and you can catch them at Cabaret Voltaire on Tuesday 15th April.
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Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Newcastle based rockers Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs are delighted to announce a new headline UK tour for April 2025 with a date at La Belle Angele on the 15th!
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Aled Jones - Full Circle
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before when he brings his Full Circle tour to the Corn Exchange Haddington on Wednesday 16th April.
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Easter Quiz Night!
Join us in our customer restaurant on Wednesday 16th of April for our Easter quiz night with fun IKEA prizes!
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Egg Holder - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 16th April at We Make Edinburgh for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own eggcellent tray!
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Family Sewing Class: Clothing Repair
Whether you’re a parent wanting to teach your child essential life skills or a young sewist eager to learn, this hands-on workshop will show you how to repair your clothes with confidence.
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Garment Making - 6 Week Evening Class
Spend 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio with an expert tutor and make any garment of your choosing!
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John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair - Culloden Day
In this play, the ghost of John Roy Stuart, poet, partisan and Colonel of the Jacobite Edinburgh Regiment, returns to Scotland to recall his life, times and final battle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
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Storytelling Ceilidh with the Burgh Blatherers: Food for Thought
Join Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers on 16th April for the next open-floor storytelling night taking place throughout the year!
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The Trance Empire
The Trance Empire comes to the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh on 16th April, showcasing the best Trance music, rising artists & local DJ talent!
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Capella Edina - Experience the Glamour and Magic of Classical Cinema - CANCELLED
Enjoy an evening of music from Hollywood’s Golden Age and a celebration of the glamour and magic of classical cinema on April 17th at the Usher Hall!
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Edinburgh Singles Event (mixed ages)
Join Single & Mingle and meet up to 40 like-minded singles at our relaxed & intimate dating event at The Botanist, Edinburgh on Thursday April 17th!
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Family Sewing Day: Upcycled Jeans Apron
This Artisan Stitch family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons.
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Girls of the Internet LIVE + James Alexander Bright
Girls of the Internet are taking the band on the road for their debut UK tour and play Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 17th April, along with a very special guest James Alexander Bright!
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Kids Crafts with Pregnancy Counselling and Care!
Come along to our Kids colour and craft session in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh with Pregnancy Counselling & Care on 17th April!
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Lab Coats and Love Notes with Ali Hazelwood
The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, Ali Hazelwood, will travel across the pond to share a conversation on love, science, and the art of storytelling!
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Teardrops on My Dildo - Vanessa Larry Mitchell
Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, Vanessa Larry Mitchell.
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Upcycling Garments - 4 Week Evening Class
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for 4 evenings and mend, re-size, re-vamp and re-style clothing to breath new life into each garment and build a whole new wardrobe!
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Can’t we be different - but still good? - Art Exhibition by Abigail Osborne
Abigail Osborne is showcasing her art at the Whitespace Gallery for her third annual exhibition this April.
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Easter Egg Trail at House of the Binns
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in House of the Binns' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Newhailes House and Gardens' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Preston Mill's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Easter Eggsplorer Trails
Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Linlithgow Palace!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Blackness Castle!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Craigmillar Castle!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Dirleton Castle.
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Easter Magic Workshops at Newhailes
Join us at Newhailes House and Gardens for an amazing magic show this Easter, followed with a workshop to learn some tricks of your own!
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Easter Outdoor Fun
Enjoy some Easter outdoor fun at Lauriston Castle with an easter trail or egg hunt quiz!
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Frühlingsfest
Join us at Brewhemia as we embrace the warmth and renewal of spring with a festive atmosphere, German-inspired treats, and plenty of fun for everyone!
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Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show
Fans of the legendary musician Tom Petty, prepare to experience the magic of his music live, when the 'Heartbreak – Tom Petty Show' stops off at The Liquid Room on Friday April 18th!
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Northern Streams Festival
Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 18th - 20th April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Patrick Spicer: Absolutely
Freshly minted viral superstar Patrick Spicer is hitting the road for his first-ever tour of the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. Catch him at Monkey Barrel comedy on April 18th!
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Sacred Paws
With fun and enjoyment at the heart of their music-making, don't miss Sacred Paws live at The Mash House on Friday April 18th!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden
Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.
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Singapore Dinner
Join us on the croft for our first-ever collaboration with Mrs M, a Singaporean woman who is passionate about the food of her country and eager to share the unique flavours of its cuisine.
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The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2025
Join us at The Biscuit Factory for the second annual edition of The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival on the 18th & 19th of April, 2025!
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The Killaz UK
The Killaz UK are the ultimate tribute to the live shows of the Killers! Don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Friday 18th April!
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The Musical Box - Genesis Live
The Musical Box, internationally renowned for its historical accuracy, presents the original GENESIS LIVE performance in painstaking detail and offers an evening of time travel.
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Blues and Burlesque
Following sell-out runs in Edinburgh, Perth and Adelaide, this award-winning live music cabaret is back with a brand-new show at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 19th April.
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Breakfast With The Bunny
Come along to Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh on Saturday 19th April and have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, get some egg-cellent treats, and take part in some colouring in!
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Dallahan with Kim Carnie Trio and Cahalen Morrison
The internationally acclaimed Dallahan return to Edinburgh for a specially self-curated night of folk music with special guests Kim Carnie Trio and Cahalen Morrison!
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Dookie - A Tribute To Green Day
Dookie, the UK's longest running tribute to Green Day, have announced a date at Dreadnought Rock on 19th April!
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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!
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Earth Day Kids Crafts
Join us in our Swedish restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on 19th & 20th April, where children can get involved in creating some Earth day inspired crafts!
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Easter Breakfast with BJORN!
Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant and enjoy breakfast with Bjorn Bear this Easter!
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Easter Egg Hunt!
Join us in the Children's section at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on 19th and 20th April for activities and an Easter Trail - with prizes!
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Easter Egg Trail at Malleny Garden
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Kellie Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival
Join us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!
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Emerald Sunday
Scottish indie/rock band Emerald Sunday play The Mash House on Saturday 19th April along with special guests Gambit, Save Face and Caspers Ridge!
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Getting Good at Growing From Seed - A propagation workshop
Growing from seed is incredibly rewarding with many benefits and the Lauriston Farm growers are here to share top tips and tools of the trade at this workshop on Saturday, April 19th.
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Holyrood Art Club - 67th Annual Exhibition
Holyrood Art Club is holding it's 67th Annual Exhibition at the Edinburgh Photographic Society from 19th to 26th April. Original paintings will be on display, and also for sale.
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Local Food Farm Tour
Welcome to the second Lauriston Farm Tour of 2025. Find out how an agroecological farm grows food for a neighbourhood without agrotoxins at our farm tour on Saturday 19th April.
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Mesmerising Mechanisms
Mesmerising Mechanisms is a free, hands-on exhibition on 19th April at Water of Leith Visitor Centre featuring a collection of wooden machines designed and built by Ian Graham of Colinton Clocks!
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MTR Edinburgh 2025: The Musical Theatre Rave Revival!
Get ready for an all-night celebration of musical theatre magic, where your favourite show tunes meet a rave-style party like no other at The Liquid Room on 19th April!
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Peter and the Wolf’s Sing-Along Easter Egg Adventure!
Moonlight Concerts return to Edinburgh on 19th April with an immersive musical experience designed to introduce young people to music making and it's fun for all the family!
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Rewind Back to the 70s 80s 90s & 00s - Day Party
Rewind 'Day Party' is back on Easter Weekend at The Liquid Room after a sell out March debut!
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Spice Queens Drag Brunch at Brewhemia
We know what you want, what you really, really want; a Spice Girls themed drag brunch at Brewhemia on April 19th!
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STAGED. Live! Presents Non Applicable
Catch West Lothian based 4-piece rock band 'Non Applicable' when they play The Mash House on Saturday 19th April.
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Stuart Laws: Has To Be Joking?
Stuart Laws is back, fresh from a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Don't miss this chance to see a comedian at the top of his game!
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Stuart McPherson: Work in Progress
Don't miss this brand new hour of jokes from Stuart McPherson, the co-host of the Some Laugh podcast and Scot Squad star!
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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.
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Terminal V Festival
Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!
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The Diana Ross Story
Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told when The Diana Ross Story comes to the Assembly Rooms in April!
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Easter Family Fun Day
Join us at the Ghillie Dhu for an Easter Fun Day on Sunday, April 20th, filled with exciting activities for the whole family!
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Easter Sunday Family Fun at McLarens on the Corner
Join us at McLarens on the Corner for a fun-filled Easter and help us support an amazing cause!
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Maria Somerville
Maria Somerville creates wholly original music that is borne of her roots in Connemara, Western Ireland and you can catch her at Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 20th April!
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McGonagall Night
Join the International Ghost Society for an evening in celebration of the poet William Topaz McGonagall - a man commonly known as the worst poet ever to have lived.
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Northern Live - Do I Love You
Northern Live - Do I Love You is a fantastic Northern Soul show featuring an 11-piece live band... don't miss it when it comes to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 20th April!
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Session A9
Now in their 21st anniversary year, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country and they play The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 20th April!
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Swing/Pop Mash-Ups: The Background Sounds - Live @ Stramash
The Background Sounds return to Stramash on Sunday 20th April with unapologetic genius combinations of vintage jazz and perfect pop mash-ups!
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Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him So Well
Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will bring his extraordinary live musical theatre event, My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well to Edinburgh!
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Valery Meladze: 30th Anniversary Tour
Valery Meladze heads out on his grandiose anniversary tour dedicated to the 30th anniversary of his career and plays the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Sunday April 20th!
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Wicked Sing-A-long Dining at Brewhemia
Get ready for an enchanting evening at Brewhemia Edinburgh's Wicked Sing-a-Long event on Sunday April 20th!
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For The Love of Shane MacGowan
Direct from their sensational 2024 Edinburgh Fringe sell-out run, For The Love of Shane MacGowan will come to La Belle Angele on Monday 21st April!
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A Century of Scottish Colourists with Alice Strang
Join Alice Strang, Curator of the National Galleries of Scotland’s Scottish Colourist series of exhibitions, for this talk on 22nd April.
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David Cross
American stand-up comedian and actor David Cross brings his UK tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 22nd April!
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Elliot Minor
After over a decade away, British rock band Elliot Minor are thrilled to announce their return to the stage, performing a very select few UK dates in April, including a date at The Liquid Room!
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Meadows Walking Tour - Spring Special
Come see the Meadows, Edinburgh’s large Southside park, complete with beautiful cherry blossoms on this Spring walking tour!
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Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Catch it at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in April.
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Beginners Sewing & Dressmaking Course
This 10 week Beginners Sewing & Dressmaking course, starting on 23rd April at Artisan Stitch, combines the best of both worlds; a beginners' sewing course with an added introduction to dressmaking.
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Caitlin Cook: The Writing on the Stall
Caitlin Cook’s hit bathroom graffiti musical, has quickly become a comedic, musical, and theatrical sensation. Catch it at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 23rd April!
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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.
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Fiona Monbet Quartet Concert
Don't miss the Fiona Monbet Quartet Concert at Institut français d'Ecosse on Wednesday 23rd April!
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Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood
Looking For Me Friend is a funny and touching musical tribute to the much-loved and sorely missed national treasure, Victoria Wood! Catch it at the Traverse Theatre in April!
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SCO 2024/25: Re:Connect Tea Dance Concerts
Enjoy an afternoon of music and light refreshments as our musicians introduce and perform a lively programme of personally selected pieces designed especially for people living with dementia!
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The History of Witchcraft and Feminism
Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch at the Assembly Roxy on Wednesday 23rd April! Followed by Q&A.
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A Little Inquest Into What We Are All Doing Here
In 2022 a show was cancelled while it was still in rehearsal. A Little Inquest Into What We Are All Doing Here is a show about censorship and freedom of expression.
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Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil
Award nominated comedian and hilariously sentimental cynic Alexander Bennett brings his new show 'Emotional Daredevil' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 24th April.
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An Evening with Catriona Silvey and Sam Canning
Join Catriona Silvey and Sam Canning on Thursday 24th April at Waterstones Edinburgh West End, as they chat to Katalina Watt about their new novels!
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Better Dressmaking
Learn loads of tips and techniques to make your home sewing look less – well- ‘homemade’ at this 10 week Better Dressmaking Course run by Artisan Stitch!
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British Business Awards
The British Business Awards is taking place at the EICC on Thursday 24th April. It's the largest business dinner in the UK and will be hosted by A-list comedian Rob Brydon!
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Drama, Dynamism and Detail: Italian Baroque Paintings in the Royal Collection
Join Assistant Curator of Paintings Dr Amy Parrish on 24th April to delve into some of the extraordinary works of Italian Baroque painting contained within the Royal Collection.
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Great Big Knockers
Jukebox Bingo presents Great Big Knockers: a night of music and high jinks for the Knockengorroch Festival, featuring Jemima Thewes and Nikki Kent.
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How You Can Make the World a Radically Better Place, with Rutger Bregman
This April, Rutger Bregman comes to the Assembly Rooms to convince us that in our age of crisis, we need to stop wasting our talent in jobs that solely provide personal enrichment.
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Joan As Police Woman
Highly acclaimed American songwriter Joan As Police Woman returns to Edinburgh for a show at The Caves on Thursday 24th April!
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Matt Carmichael ‘Dancing With Embers’ Album Launch
Join us at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th April for the launch of Matt Carmichael's new album 'Dancing With Embers'!
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Mujie Yan plays Handel and Rameau
Join the Institut français d’Écosse for this concert at St Cecilia’s Hall on 24th April, as Mujie Yan guides us through a captivating harpsichord programme!
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Skerryvore
As they close in on celebrating their 20th year as a band, Skerryvore limber up by returning to Livingston’s Howden Park Centre for a series of intimate gigs in April!
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Sound Bath with Adam
Join Adam for a deeply relaxing experience for your mind, body and soul at Kirknewton Village Hall on Thursday 24th April!
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South Asian Coins in Museums and Proactive Repatriation and Justice-Seeking
Join the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland on 24th April at Augustine United Church for two special history talks and our Spring Election event!
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Syrian Supper Club
Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!
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90s Silent Disco
After selling out the first show in Edinburgh Assembly Rooms, the spectacular 90s Silent Disco returns on Friday 25th April.
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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 Reconnect Regal Theatre on April 25th!
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Deeper Purple
If you like your music loud and proud the Deeper Purple show produces the most authentic tribute to the Classic Rock giants, don't miss it at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 25th April!
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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!
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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!
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MC Hammersmith - The MC Stands For Middle Class
MC Hammersmith returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy for another evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions!
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!
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Nearly Dan
Nearly Dan: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan are real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old, catch them at The Liquid Room on 25th April.
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Pomegranates Festival
The Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland presents its fourth Pomegranates Festival which will run from Friday 25th to Wednesday 30th April 2025 at various venues across Edinburgh.
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Pop Divas Silent Disco!
Get ready for the ultimate Pop Divas Silent Disco as Silent Knights return to Leith Arches on Friday 25th April!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Mozart’s Requiem
Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn joins the RSNO Chorus and a terrific team of guest singers to bring the legend of Mozart's Requiem to life!
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Swing That Music with Down for the Count All-Stars
Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count All-Stars for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut London) – it’s time to Swing That Music!
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The Lindisfarne Story
Founder member Ray Laidlaw and former front man Billy Mitchell are bringing a new instalment of The Lindisfarne Story The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 25th April.
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The Scottish Colourists inspired painting workshop
In this two day workshop at Dovecot in April, celebrate the work of Peploe and Cadell and delve deep into their world of colour!
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The Specials Ltd
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Too Much Too Young' with a night of music from The Specials Ltd at La Belle Angele on 25th April!
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Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel
By presenting this 20th century suite alongside the Baroque music and dance that inspired it, we hope to give the audience a unique insight into Maurice Ravel’s creative process.
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Alex Kealy: The Fear
Alex Kealy is taking his new stand-up show about fear on a national tour with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 26th April!
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Bach and Vivaldi Violin Concertos by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a selection of Vivaldi and Bach's magnificent concertos in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral!
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Echos cartographiés
Are you ready to explore the soundscape of Edinburgh? Led by sound artist Boris Allenou, this workshop invites you to engage in a deep and attentive exploration of your local sound environment.
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Enjoy a medley of original and cross-cultural music blending African, Arabic, European and Indian elements at Central Library Edinburgh's Music on the Mezzanine!
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Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!
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Gypsy Pistoleros
Dreadnoughtrock welcome back the very unique and brilliant Gypsy Pistoleros on Saturday 26th April.
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Heure du conte “Les animaux et leur habitat”
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 26th April for a fun-filled morning of reading and crafts where we’ll dive into the amazing world of animals and their habitats!
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Intermediate Embellishment Embroidery: Beading Techniques
Join Chloe Patience for this intermediate workshop focusing on beading techniques at Dovecot Studios on 26th April.
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Jah Wobble’s Metal Box - Rebuilt in Dub
Don't miss former Public Image Ltd bassist Jah Wobble as he revisits old stomping ground on new studio album Metal Box: Rebuilt in Dub!
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Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on 26th and 27th April!
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Lothian Gaelic Choir Spring Concert
Join the Lothian Gaelic Choir in their 40th anniversary year for an evening of Gaelic song along with guest soloists, the James Gilliespies' Gaelic Choir on Saturday 26 April!
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Penelope Trappes + support
Brighton-based Australian Penelope Trappes is a vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist and she brings her UK tour to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 26th April!
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Polwarth Pre-loved Sale
The Polwarth Pre-loved Sale returns on Saturday 26th April. It's a great opportunity to pick up some bargains and support an amazing local children's charity whilst you do it!
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Portobello Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Soundsystem - Part 3
Edinburgh Dub Club and Messenger join forces once again for the Portobello Grand Reggae Ball - Part 3 in the historic Portobello Town Hall on Saturday 26th April!
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Queens of Country Drag Brunch at Brewhemia
Put on your cowboy boots and get ready for a rootin' tootin' good time with our Queens of Country drag brunch at Brewhemia Edinburgh on Saturday April 26th!
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Robert Jon & The Wreck
Californian Southern rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return to the UK for a Spring Tour with a date at The Liquid Room on 26th April!
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Self-Defence workshop for women
Join Amanda from fitandhappy for this self-defence workshop for women at Duncan Place Community Hub, in Leith on Saturday 26th April!
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Starting with Stories: Workshop with Ruth Kirkpatrick
Storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 26th April.
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The Cavern Beatles
Take a Magical 'History' Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon when The Cavern Beatles perform at The Assembly Rooms on Saturday 26th April!
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The Chicago Blues Brothers - Respect Tour
The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you their RESPECT greatest hit’s tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall on Saturday 26th April.
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The World of King James VI and I
Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
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Heart of Midlothian Football Club Player of the Year 2024-2025
Heart of Midlothian’s Player of the Year awards return on Sunday 27th April at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre!
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Kidz Club Party
Kidz Club Party is coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, more fun and games, singing and dancing on Sunday 27th April!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens
Covering two acres, the Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End, and include a small children’s play area.
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Taylor Swift Effect
Scotland's top Taylor Swift tribute featuring Jamie, a self confessed ‘Swiftie’, and her amazing dancers comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre on Sunday 27th April!
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Church Hill Theatre!
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The Prat Pack
Four of the country's greatest comedy entertainers, Bradley Walsh, Shane Richie, Joe Pasquale and Brian Conley, will bring The Prat Pack, packed with laughs and songs, to Edinburgh in April!
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Edinburgh - Mountains on Stage Summer Edition 2025
Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports!
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Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series - The Harris Quartet
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral on Monday 28th April as part of the Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series!
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Joe Kent-Walters: Frankie Monroe in Progress
Dust off your Clarks shoes and get ready for Frankies biggest show yet at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 28th April!
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Molly McGuiness: SLOB (WIP)
Molly McGuinness, a Salford-born comedian whose natural warmth conceals razor-sharp working class observations, brings her WIP show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 28th April!
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When We Were Young
When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth. Catch it at the Howden Park Centre on 28th April!
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An Evening with Chris Whitaker
Waterstones Edinburgh West End is delighted to welcome bestselling crime author, Chris Whitaker on Wednesday 30th April as we celebrate the paperback publication of 'All the Colours of the Dark'.
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Beltane Fire Festival
Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April 2025. Join us for an immersive experience of revelry as we light the fires on Calton Hill!
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Brown Horse
Catch Brown Horse, a Norwich-based country rock band, when they play The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday April 30th!
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Pressed Flowers Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
In this craft workshop, you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, how to mix pigments, make your own design with pressed flowers and turn it into a tray.
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Roger Daltrey
Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will bring his special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Wednesday 30th April!
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Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert
The Toots and the Maytals legacy lives on with Toots' daughter, Leba Hibbert, now fronting the band. They return for a UK tour including a show at The Queens Hall on April 30th!
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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: MART Money Advice Rights Team
The Money Advice and Rights Team offer free expert and confidential advice about debt benefits and appeals, drop in to their weekly sessions on Tuesdays at The Community Hub Clarkston.
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Muddy Monsters Club
Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers held every month between March and December!
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An Evening With Karen Campbell
Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Karen Campbell on Tuesday 8th April in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of her newest book, This Bright Life!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scottish Supermoto Championship
Don't miss the Scottish Supermoto Championship at East Scotland Kart Club, just past Crail's drag strip - free to attend and perfect for the whole family!
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Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me
Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black will bring her hit show, Politics Isn't for Me, to The Byre Theatre on Friday 11th April!
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Victoria Bar: 150 Years Of Culture, Art & Hangovers
Come celebrate 150 years of culture, art and hangovers at the Victoria Bar on Sunday 13th April featuring live performances from Curt Price & The Discounts, Soup Du Jour, GRACE Dee and many more!
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Jam Pot
Jam Pot, Glasgow's biggest nineties and noughties day party, is returning to BAaD hosted by Clyde 1's Cassi, whether you're reliving your youth or just want to dance, this one's for you.
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Central Cee
Central Cee wraps up his 'Can't Rush Greatness' World Tour with a massive show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 27th April!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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Princess Afternoon Tea
Come dressed as your favourite Princess to the AlonA Hotel where you can meet Princess Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Elsa at their Princess Afternoon Tea event!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Murder Mystery Evening - Topped at the Big Top
Join Renfrewshire Board Gamers at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley for a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, Topped at the Big Top!
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The Drifters
The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, don't miss them at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th April!
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Cage Warriors 187
Get ready for an electrifying night as Cage Warriors, Europe's premier MMA organization, returns to Braehead Arena on Saturday 19th April for CW 176!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Rosenethe Singers Spring Concert
The Rosenethe Singers Spring Concert is a celebration of all things Italian, comprising predominantly of sacred music from the Baroque era, ending with a song from a well-known 1960s film..
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Good Neighbours
Internet sensation Good Neighbours bring feelgood indie pop to the Tolbooth Stirling on Tuesday April 8th!
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Sketchbooking for Creatives : Demystifying Design
This workshop on 25th April will guide you through experimental sketchbooking to spark your creativity and refine your ideas!
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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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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee for a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement, laughter, and a sprinkle of pixie dust at Kelburn Castle this Easter!
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Jane McCarry: Live
Don't miss a marvelous evening with the brilliantly funny Jane McCarry, best known for her iconic role as Isa in the hit BBC series Still Game, at The Park Hotel on Saturday 12th April!
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Jane McCarry: Live
Don't miss a marvelous evening with the brilliantly funny Jane McCarry, best known for her iconic role as Isa in the hit BBC series Still Game, at Ayr Town Hall on Thursday 24th April!
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High Voltage AC/DC Tribute
AC/DC Tribute High Voltage will bring their high-octane experience, dedicated to capturing the raw power and timeless energy of Bon Scott era AC/DC, to The Park Hotel on Saturday 26th April!
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