Edinburgh Science Festival

Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.

About Edinburgh Science Festival

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The next Edinburgh Science Festival will run from Saturday 5th to Sunday 20th April.

From the depths of sea trenches to the far reaches of outer space; from the beginnings of life in the womb to living forever; from the sound of galaxies to the minibeasts in your garden, the Festival welcomes everyone to explore the theme of Spaceship Earth and how we can all live like astronauts for the good of planet Earth.

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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Science Festival

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab

5th April 2025 - 19th April 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh West

Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!

Exhibitions

Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers

8th April 2025 - 17th April 2025

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh West

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+.

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth Family Outdoor Day

11th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh East

Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!

Days Out

Sustainable Skies

14th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

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

Film

Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival

19th April 2025

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Festivals

Leith Festival

, Leith

Leith Festival is an array of colour, sound, culture and pageantry that takes place over nine days in June.

Festivals

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Set up in 1978, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival now presents high quality musicians from all over the world.

Festivals

FuturePlay Festival

54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR

Formerly the Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival, FuturePlay is on from the 3rd to 26th August.

Festivals

Edinburgh Art Festival

Edinburgh Art Festival , Various Locations Edinburgh

Founded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival works with local and international partners to present an ambitious and meaningful programme of exhibitions, events and projects across the city.

Festivals

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling is back with a nine-day festival, across Edinburgh (and maybe beyond) between Friday 31st May and Sunday 9th June.

Festivals

Luminate Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians

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Luminate: Scotland's creative ageing festival celebrating creativity as we age.

Festivals

Burns&Beyond

Burns&Beyond returns in January 2024, celebrating the life and legacy of Robert Burns through traditional and contemporary art and culture from across Scotland and Beyond!

Festivals

Audacious Women Festival

Audacious Women Festival , Various Locations Edinburgh

Audacious Women Festival encourages and empowers women to break personal, political, institutional barriers, and celebrates inspirational women.

Festivals

The Saltire Festival

, Various Locations East Lothian

The Saltire Festival returns for 2022 celebrating St. Andrew's Day in the Home of the Flag!

Festivals

Edinburgh International Film Festival

88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH3 9BZ

The Edinburgh International Film Festival will return from 14th to 20th August 2025 at the very heart of Edinburgh's festival season.

Festivals

First Stages Festival

Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED

The Traverse kicks off its 2022 programme with a wide range of interactive workshops and Q&As, in-person readings and creative prompts for first time writers to seasoned theatremakers.

Festivals