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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

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

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

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

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

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

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

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 31st August 2025

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

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Mary Poppins

22nd January 2025 - 15th February 2025

Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!

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Campervan Brewery presents : The Big Burns Brunch

25th January 2025

Join the Campervan team for a family-friendly Big Burns Brunch with live trad music, Burns recitals and much more!

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Dino’s Science Club

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 10th May 2025

At Dynamic Earth's Dino's Science Club, your child will make new discoveries each week in these hour-long interactive science sessions for 6-12 year olds!

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The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition

25th January 2025 - 26th January 2025

Are you planning your wedding in Scotland and looking for the best Edinburgh wedding suppliers? Then come along to The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, one of the largest wedding shows in Scotland!

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Disco Days Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

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Snowdrop Weekend at Hopetoun

1st February 2025 - 2nd February 2025

Hopetoun House is delighted to be taking part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, this year they will be open on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February to celebrate the arrival of the snowdrops!

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The Skababs

2nd February 2025

The Skababs return to Dreadnought Rock on 2nd February for a Tea-Time special after their sold out debut in September!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

4th February 2025 - 31st July 2025
Musselburgh

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

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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh

7th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

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

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Comic Con Alba

8th February 2025

Don't miss Comic Con Alba, Scotland’s new event, at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 8th February!

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February Holidays aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

10th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

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

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Half Term: Code Breakers

14th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

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

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Capital Sci Fi Con

15th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

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

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Old Skool Days

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 12th April 2025

Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!

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The Gin To My Tonic Show: Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival Edinburgh

28th February 2025 - 1st March 2025

The Gin To My Tonic Show, the ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples is coming to Central Hall Edinburgh in 2025!

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Day Fever Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 12th April 2025

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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Taylor Swift Tribute - Family Event

1st March 2025

Join us at Room At The Top on 1st March for the ultimate tribute to global icon Taylor Swift! This is a family event and both children and adults are welcome.

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Drinkmonger Spirits Festival

15th March 2025 - 16th March 2025

The Drinkmonger Spirits Festival, now in its second year, is taking place at Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh on 15th and 16th March 2025!

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The 11th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention

22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025

The 12th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2025, bigger and better than ever!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Winton Castle

30th March 2025

Enjoy a visit to Winton Castle gardens as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, it's a wonderful family day out!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
Edinburgh South

Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.

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Rhinestone Fest

11th April 2025

Rhinestone Rodeo is taking over the Three Sisters Edinburgh for the entire day on Friday 11th April!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 6th September 2025
Longniddry

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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Sustainable Skies

14th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Join us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden

Selected dates between 18th April 2025 - 25th April 2025
North Berwick

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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Terminal V Festival

19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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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Kidz Club Party

27th April 2025

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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Edinburgh Tartan Parade

10th May 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Tartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place next year on Saturday 10th May 2025 in the heart of Edinburgh.

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Woodland Dance Project

10th May 2025

The Woodland Dance Project returns with a bang in 2025! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!

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North Edinburgh Community Festival

17th May 2025
Edinburgh North

The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont

Selected dates between 22nd June 2025 - 20th July 2025
Whitburn

Claremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.

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Scottish Festival of Motoring

20th July 2025

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th July 2025, it's a must go event for all the family!

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The Garden Party

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

The Garden Party, at the Royal Highland Centre, will be a magical space where curious kids and adventurous adults can come together to celebrate music, creativity, and the joy of being outdoors!

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Edinburgh International Festival

1st August 2025 - 24th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.

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Foodies Festival Edinburgh

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 1st and 3rd August 2025!

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Truckfest Scotland

2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!

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Edinburgh Psych Fest 2025

31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!

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Tabletop Scotland 2025

5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's returning to the Royal Highland Centre in September!

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Comic Con Scotland

11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025

Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!

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Gin & Rum Festival

11th October 2025

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
The Society for Reproduction and Fertility
Cancer Research UK

Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

7th September 2025

Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville comes to Rouken Glen Park on Sunday 7th September with a huge line up of music, games and food!

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Dalmeny Ladies Day: Country Divas Tribute

Dalmeny Ladies Day: Country Divas Tribute

6th April 2025

Round up your girl squad and prepare for an incredible time at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's Country Divas Tribute event on Sunday 6th April!

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Sausage and Cider Festival

Sausage and Cider Festival

6th September 2025

The Sausage and Cider Festival comes to Rouken Glen Park for the first time ever on Saturday 6th of September!

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Days Out Events in Fife

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

Bangers ‘n’ Flash

Bangers ‘n’ Flash

17th August 2025

Bangers 'n' Flash is back... the chilled-out, family-friendly car show which celebrates the automobile in all its forms; from the humble econobox to the pristine supercar!

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Fife College Food and Drink Festival

Fife College Food and Drink Festival

15th March 2025

Enjoy a great day out for all the family at the Fife College Food and Drink Festival when it returns on Saturday 15th March!

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Scottish Ford Day

Scottish Ford Day

27th July 2025

Scottish Ford Day is one of the most popular classic car shows in Scotland. Catch it at Lochore Meadows Country Park on Sunday 27th July!

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Days Out Events in Glasgow

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

The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow: The Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Spring Festival

The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow: The Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Spring Festival

28th March 2025 - 30th March 2025

The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow, the Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 28th and 30th of March!

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BYOF’s Galentine’s: Sip, Socialise and Swap

BYOF’s Galentine’s: Sip, Socialise and Swap

9th February 2025

Join Club Pottery for a Galentine's Sip, Socialise and Swap! Celebrate friendship and girlhood with an unique BYOB pottery painting experience.

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The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show

The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show

6th March 2025 - 8th March 2025

The Scottish Quilting Show and The Creative Craft Show return to Glasgow in March, celebrating the skills and talents of artists and crafters; inspiring visitors to take up a hobby of their own!

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

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

What A Girl Wants Experience

What A Girl Wants Experience

31st May 2025

A celebration of fashion, beauty, health and entertainment is set to take place at Hamilton Park Racecourse on Saturday 31st May, with the highly anticipated launch of What A Girl Wants Experience!

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It’s A Knockout

It’s A Knockout

9th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May!

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Stereofunk Festival

Stereofunk Festival

26th April 2025

Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2025 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!

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Days Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Aston Merrygold DJ Set

Aston Merrygold DJ Set

3rd August 2025

Ingliston's Day Club returns on Sunday 3rd August featuring an exclusive DJ Set from Aston Merrygold, supported by DJ & Host Steven Clarke with The Ingliston Dance Crew!

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Ladies Fizz & Fun Afternoon Tea

Ladies Fizz & Fun Afternoon Tea

27th April 2025

Enjoy a spectacular afternoon of food, fizz and fun, alongside entertainment from the fabulous host, Edward Reid at St Vincent's Hospice's Ladies Fizz & Fun Afternoon Tea!

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Two Towns Down Paisley Craft Beer Festival

Two Towns Down Paisley Craft Beer Festival

15th March 2025

The Two Towns Down Paisley Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of local breweries with fantastic music, mouthwatering food, and a lively, friendly party atmosphere, returns on Saturday 15th March!

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Days Out Events in Stirling

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

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Doune the Rabbit Hole will be returning to Cardross Estate under new management from 1st to 3rd August as ‘Back Doune the Rabbit Hole’.

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Burns an’ a’ that

Burns an’ a’ that

25th January 2025

Join us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!

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Killin Music Festival

Killin Music Festival

20th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025

Be a part of something special when the Killin Music Festival returns from 20th to 22nd June 2025!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

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

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

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Solas Festival

Solas Festival

20th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025

Solas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!

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Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Great Run Company
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

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

Popular Events

The Merchant Of Venice
The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.
Enjoy the Silence UK - a Tribute To Depeche Mode
Don't miss Enjoy The Silence UK, a Depeche Mode tribute band and also Synth Britannia, at The Bongo Club on 7th November!
Split Chain
Split Chain have announced a Scottish headline show at Legends in Edinburgh on Sunday 30th March!
Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
Seraphic Eyes
Italian band Seraphic Eyes are joined by Silver Dollar Room, VRA & the Ewan Patrick Band at The Mash House on Saturday 17th May!

Popular Listings

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