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Welcome to What's on Edinburgh, we pride ourselves on keeping you up to date on events in Edinburgh taking place throughout the year, from the latest theatre events and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions!

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Featured Events in Edinburgh

There are thousands of events in Edinburgh every month, here we've hand-picked a few you should definitely pay attention to!

Darren Connell and The Funny Bunch

23rd April 2024

Darren Connell was one of the most popular characters on improvised BBC comedy Scot Squad. Watch him use those skills in front of a crowd while seeing some of the best acts on the circuit today!

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Jackie Fabulous

24th April 2024

Jackie is set to take the UK by storm as she embarks on her first UK tour and you can catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th April!

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Izo FitzRoy

24th April 2024

Don't miss soul singer, songwriter and pianist Izo FitzRoy when she brings her 'A Good Woman' tour to The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 24th April!

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An Evening with Rebel Wilson

24th April 2024

This intimate evening with Rebel Wilson will take us on a journey which shows us how to love ourselves while always remembering the value of laughing.

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Hottest Tickets in Town

From theatre shows to gigs, snap up tickets to the most popular events in town, here's a small selection of what's trending this week!

Nas - Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour

11th November 2024

Nas brings his Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Monday 11th November!

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Harriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me

12th October 2024

The multi award-winning Harriet Kemsley is back with a new show about break-ups, sloths and trying to think positively while everything descends into absolute chaos!

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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

12th February 2025

Experience the legend of Aang at Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert with the series' iconic scenes accompanied by a live orchestra at the Usher Hall!

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New Events in Edinburgh

You'll find all the latest Edinburgh events that have been added to the website right here!

Anton & Giovanni - Together

7th July 2024

After the hugely successful Him and Me Tour, the nation's favourite double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are back with their brand new live tour - Together!

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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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Ocean Terminal Market

4th May 2024 - 4th August 2024

Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!

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Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns for a delicious double helping

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns for a delicious double helping

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns to the town this weekend for a two-day feastival with plenty for everyone to sample and enjoy.

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Racegoers go corgi crazy at Musselburgh Racecourse

Racegoers go corgi crazy at Musselburgh Racecourse

A NEW four-legged champion has been crowned for the Corgi Derby at The Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday, Musselburgh Racecourse.

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Nationwide campaign encourages adults in Scotland to take the plunge

Nationwide campaign encourages adults in Scotland to take the plunge

With a staggering 14 million adults in the UK unable to swim, the team behind The Learn to Swim National Framework has launched a new campaign to encourage adults in Scotland to learn the life skill.

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Gilded Balloon and Edinburgh Street Food announce new, dog friendly comedy night

Gilded Balloon and Edinburgh Street Food announce new, dog friendly comedy night

Edinburgh’s top street food hang-out and leading comedy producers Gilded Balloon have today announced a brand new partnership, bringing the city’s funniest night out to Edinburgh Street Food.

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Festivals in Edinburgh

From music to film, comedy to books, family to the arts there's a wide range of cultural festivals being held throughout the year in Edinburgh!

Pomegranates Festival

25th Apr 2024 - 30th Apr 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

The Scottish Storytelling Centre welcomes the return of Pomegranates, the annual springtime festival sowing the seeds of international traditional dance!

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SI-FAN Film Festival: Edinburgh

25th Apr 2024 - 30th Apr 2024
Edinburgh West

SI-FAN aims to bring the most exciting genre feature and short films on the film festival circuit to genre loving Scottish audiences from all over!

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Northern Streams Festival

26th Apr 2024 - 28th Apr 2024
Edinburgh South

Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 26th - 28th April at The Pleasance Edinburgh.

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Upcoming Theatre Events in Edinburgh

Whether you prefer comedy or musicals, ballet or opera, our Edinburgh theatre listings will have something to suit everyone!

Page2Stage

23rd April 2024

Page2Stage is back at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, with another exciting line up of new writing on 23rd April!

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An Evening with Rebel Wilson

24th April 2024

This intimate evening with Rebel Wilson will take us on a journey which shows us how to love ourselves while always remembering the value of laughing.

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Madagascar The Musical

25th Apr 2024 - 27th Apr 2024

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage when live musical spectacular Madagascar The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in April!

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Edinburgh

Don't be stuck for things to do with the kids in Edinburgh! We have something for everyone and every pocket...

Woodland Artsparks: Home Learning / Flexi-Learning for 3-10 years

23rd April 2024

These two-hour weekly outdoor sessions, starting on 23rd April at Jupiter Artland, combine creative activities with opportunities to socialise with other home-educated learners!

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Wee Live Music Fun: violin, guitar, ukulele for 0 - 2yrs

23rd April 2024

In these sessions, Fionnbarr, Little Plaza's resident musician will play and sing for the kids and parents, with elements like singing and clapping along for those who want to.

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Wee Live Music Fun: violin, guitar, ukulele for 0 - 2yrs

24th April 2024

In these sessions, Fionnbarr, Little Plaza's resident musician will play and sing for the kids and parents, with elements like singing and clapping along for those who want to.

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Upcoming Music Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is renowned for it's live music scene, with a variety of venues catering for small intimate gigs to huge arenas hosting the biggest names!

Samara Joy

23rd April 2024

Praised by the New York Times as the 'silky-voiced rising star' of jazz, GRAMMY Award-winning Samara Joy makes her Usher Hall debut on 23rd April.

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Riffs Tuesdays

23rd April 2024

Come get your weekly dose of RIFFS at Legents Edinburgh every Tuesday!

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Movement

23rd April 2024

Join us every Tuesday at The Mash House for Movement, dedicated to bringing you the uplifting, lighter vibes of underground dance music.

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Activities in Edinburgh

Step away from the TV remote, choose one or more from our activities selection, and get out of the house to discover new skills, sports and more!

Deer Park Golf and Country Club

Deer Park is an established 18 hole Championship Course, it also hosts a premier wedding venue, a range of fantastic restaurants, tenpin bowling, excellent gym facilities and a relaxing spa.

TuFlamenco: The Search of El Duende

TuFlamenco Company focuses on two main fields: education and performance. Founded in 2018, the academy is based in Edinburgh but it also provide classes in different Scottish cities.

Dance Base

Dance Base is on a mission to get more people dancing. The organisation exists to encourage and celebrate the potential for dance in everyone.

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Attractions in Edinburgh

Edinburgh and the surrounding areas have a great mix of sightseeing attractions. If you are looking for a fun family day out or a trip with friends, then look no further!

Royal Observatory Edinburgh

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre runs a variety of programmes and events on site at the Royal Observatory and throughout Scotland. Pre-booking is essential.

Edinburgh International Magic Festival

Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back this Christmas with a mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops!

Dominion Cinema

The Dominion Cinema is Edinburgh’s only independent and family run cinema.

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Eating & Drinking in Edinburgh

Eating out in Edinburgh is a joy, with a range of restaurants and cafes on offer and there's a wide selection of places to enjoy a quiet pint or a cheeky cocktail.

PizzaExpress Edinburgh Northbridge

Discover our vibrant and buzzing city centre restaurant that's alive with artwork and décor of street performers and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

The Devils Advocate

The Devil’s Advocate is a bar and restaurant situated in the historical and atmospheric Old Town of Edinburgh, in an old Victorian pump house hidden away in Advocates Close.

The Banshee Labyrinth

We are based in the centre of Edinburgh's Old Town just a few steps from the Royal Mile.

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Popular Events

Hamilton
The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!
Megan Rudden: Walking Tour - Inside there is a goat on the table
Join Glasgow-based artist and writer Megan Rudden on a walking tour of Collective and Calton Hill, Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd May!
The Book of Wild Flowers: In Conversation with Angie Lewin
Join illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks in conversation with Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey, to discuss The Book of Wild Flowers plus a last chance to see Andy Warhol: The Textiles!
Nas - Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour
Nas brings his Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour to the Usher Hall on Monday 11th November!
Auction: Prints & Multiples ft. Selected Works from Edinburgh Printmakers
Lyon & Turnbull's Prints & Multiples sale on 1st May is packed with a wide variety of different examples from this exciting genre of artwork.

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