Events in Edinburgh on 24 May 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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Clown Extravaganza
Catch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!
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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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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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Disco For Grown Ups
Disco For Grown Ups, a 70s, 80s and 90s disco party, heads to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 24th May!
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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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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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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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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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Floral Image
In celebration of their debut album 'Gone Down Meadowland' Floral Image are on a UK Tour in 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 24th May!
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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle
Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
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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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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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High Speed Seafari Adventure
Experience the thrill of the Firth of Forth on Maid of the Forth's 1-hour RIB trips! Perfect for adventure-seekers and nature lovers alike.
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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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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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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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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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Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime
Comical scenarios, explosions and plot twists abound in a play filled with wonderful Wilde characters when Threepenny Theatricals bring Lord Arthur Savile's Crime to Church Hill Theatre!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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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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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Newliston
Take a walk round Newliston, a well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such, full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allees of trees!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Shrek The Musical
The Livingston Players present Shrek The Musical at the Howden Park Centre in May, it's irreverently fun for the whole family!
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Swiftogeddon
Swiftogeddon, a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift, is returning to La Belle Angele featuring deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!
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The Big Indie Tribute Festival
The biggest indie tribute night is set to take the roof off of Edinburgh, so brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers at The Liquid Room on Saturday 24th May!
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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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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller
This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.
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The Early Saturday Show!
Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
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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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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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The Selecter
2-Tone legends The Selecter have announced a tour of the UK with a date at La Belle Angele on Saturday 24th May!
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The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience
The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience are the UK's Number 1 tribute to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band! Catch them live at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 24th May!
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
After a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington in May!
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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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Vintage Chorus @ Music on the Mezzanine
Come along to Music on the Mezzanine on 24th May and listen to The Vintage Chorus, an informal Community Choir bringing together older people!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 48 Rumblingwell
Welcome to the compact city garden at 48 Rumblingwell! A key feature of the garden is the many bearded and species irises (over 100) adorning each garden bed.
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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill
Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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Connor Burns: 1994
From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
King Creosote
King Creosote brings his 'Any Storm In A Teacup' tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 24th May!
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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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ACCORD Hospice Boogie Bingo
Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and non-stop entertainment at ACCORD Hospice's Boogie Bingo fundraiser on Saturday 24th May at the stunning Ingliston Hotel Grand Marquee!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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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 Macrobert Arts Centre!
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Make Your Own Trainers!
Join Ben Jones at Central Scotland School of Craft for two fun days of leather work and stitching to make your own trainers that really reflect your style.
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