Whisky and Cheese Tasting
From 8/2/2025 - 12/26/2027
Get ready for an exhilarating gourmet experience with a diverse range of meticulously picked whiskeys lined up with top-quality, locally sourced cheeses. Attendees not only savor nuanced flavors, but also acquire knowledge about the origins of both whiskey and food underlying sourced from a coveted independent local cheese monger.
Paint and Sip
From 8/2/2025 - 12/25/2027
Take part in an exhilarating Paint and Sip evening, a jolly affair where attendees of any artistic competence can bring a blank canvas to life under engaging instruction. Expect the comfort of relaxation coupled with sparks of creativity fostered by refreshing beverages and good company.
Market on the Croft
From 8/3/2025 - 12/26/2027
Celebrate local charm and sustainability as Sunday markets make their comeback, offering a medley of organic fruit and vegetables, wholesome baked items, sizzling hot food, preserves, and attractive arts and crafts. The grand re-opening promises a lively program, loaded with engaging music, fun-filled activities for everyone, and even an open mic competition that is open for registration on the day of the event.
Open Mic Night
From 8/3/2025 - 12/26/2027
Unlock your inner performer at the awesomely energized Open Mic Night, where a fun, relaxed atmosphere encourages everyone to share in the amazing gift of melody. Performing provides not only an enthusiastic and supportive audience, but also a complimentary drink, meaning laughter, memorable tunes, and cozy camaraderie are certainly ahead for all daring contenders and chilling spectators.
Sip and Paint
From 8/7/2025 - 12/30/2027
Uncork your inner artist and enjoy a fun night out while tapping into your creative spirit. Sip and socialize while watching the canvas come to life.
Rocking Fridays
From 8/8/2025 - 12/31/2027
Experience electrifying live music on Friday nights. This captivating event promises soulful tunes, delicious drinks, and an all-around vibrant vibe artfully ideal for de-stressing and cultivating fantastic new connections.
Stockbridge Market
From 8/24/2025 - 12/26/2027
There is a year-round market that's been operating since 2011, presenting a boisterous, weekly spectacle of an authentic local bazaar every Sunday. It promises an appealing day out with the family and a bountiful selection of goods from local traders.
Edinburgh Farmers Market
From 9/6/2025 - 12/25/2027
Savor the opportunity to enjoy the local Market now operating every Saturday. Implicit changes to the Market's setup and customer access had been implemented to adhere to the latest legislation, ensuring an organized, safe, and well-regulated browsing environment.
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
From 11/14/2025 - 2/22/2026
The spectacular outdoor lantern trail is returning with an exciting underwater twist for the first time since 2019. Attendees can expect to explore a luminous coastal wonderland, featuring dazzling jellyfish and towering sea turtles.
Grassmarket Market
From 11/15/2025 - 12/25/2027
Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Grassmarket's weekly market, a paradise for art enthusiasts, craft lovers, and jewelry connoisseurs seeking unique pieces. Not only can you explore a diverse range of original artwork and charming gifts, but you can also embark on a culinary journey with the finest locally made food and delectable cakes on offer.
Modern Miniatures
From 1/17/2026 - 3/8/2026
The Modern Miniatures exhibition, set to be showcased in the Academicians' Gallery, is an intriguing exploration of the discipline of creating art on a restricted scale. As one of the first exhibitions in a year-long programme celebrating the 200th anniversary, all artworks displayed are uniquely limited by size.
Classic Rock Show
On 2/20/2026
The critically acclaimed stage production ‘The Classic Rock Show' performs the greatest songs from AC/DC and Aerosmith to Eric Clapton, The Eagles, ELO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf and Queen to The Who, Zeppelin, ZZ Top and everything in between.
TBC Improv and Friends: A Night of Improvised Comedy
On 2/20/2026
Prepare for a night filled with unscripted fun as TBC Improv UK delivers a high-energy improv comedy show, featuring fast-paced scenes, wild characters, and razor-sharp wit. The evening will also include a surprise guest troupe, promising fresh energy and boundless creativity, ensuring a night of bold choices, unpredictable twists, and joyful chaos.
K-pop Party
From 2/20/2026 - 2/21/2026
The K-pop Party is a vibrant celebration of Korean music, featuring DJs spinning tracks from genres like K-pop, K-Hip-Hop, and K-Trap. Attendees can expect to groove to the biggest hits from popular artists like BTS, BlackPink, Stray Kids, and many more.
Varna International Ballet: The Nutcracker
On 2/21/2026
Attend The Nutcracker ballet to experience an exquisite visual and auditory feast of storytelling as the orchestra weaves a beautiful narrative through Tchaikovsky’s captivating score. Revel in the stunning choreography as the dancers transform the stage into a magical winter wonderland.
Capital Sci-Fi Con
From 2/21/2026 - 2/22/2026
Prepare for an intergalactic adventure as the Capital Sci Fi Con returns for its 11th year, offering a bigger, better, and more epic experience than ever before. This family-friendly event invites attendees to step into a world where Daleks roam freely, and Stormtroopers march in unison, meet their favorite sci-fi icons, shop for unique collectibles, pose with cosplayers, explore authentic props and sets, and even participate in a vibrant cosplay competition.
ABBA Day Party
On 2/21/2026
The ABBA Day Party is a glitter-filled celebration of the iconic music of ABBA, offering an afternoon of pure pop perfection for both lifelong fans and disco enthusiasts. Attendees can expect wall-to-wall ABBA anthems, a fabulous mix of disco, funk, and '70s classics, an ABBA-inspired atmosphere filled with shimmering lights and sequins, and an overall feel-good vibe of friendship, freedom, and joyous nostalgia.
Ray O'Leary
On 2/21/2026
Ray O'Leary, a Best Show Nominee at the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and 'Taskmaster New Zealand' star, is set to entertain with his new tour, following his successful performances at the 2025 Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals. Known for his iconic two-piece suit and his unique humor, this burgeoning comedy legend promises a show filled with laughter and unforgettable moments.
Craft and Flea Market
On 2/22/2026
Craft and Flea is a distinctive event that showcases the finest local independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives, offering a diverse range of products from ceramics and candles to jewellery and vintage collections. The event is meticulously curated, ensuring only the highest quality of handmade, hand-designed, and authentic vintage goods are presented, with each event offering a unique experience as new traders are continually welcomed.
Here and Now: The Steps Musical
From 2/24/2026 - 3/1/2026
Get ready to dance the night away with Here and Now, a brand-new musical comedy inspired by the chart-topping hits of pop sensation Steps. This feel-good celebration of love and friendship follows the story of Caz and her friends as they navigate through summer romances, heartbreak, and the pursuit of a happy ending.
Open Comedy Mango
On 2/24/2026
Mango, an award-winning comedy night, is proud to present a unique lineup featuring all female, trans, and non-binary comedians. Attendees can expect a diverse array of talent, making it one of the friendliest comedy nights in Edinburgh.
Disney In Concert
On 2/24/2026
Disney In Concert pairs beloved animated films with a live orchestra performing the iconic scores. It’s a magical experience for families and Disney fans of all ages.
Randy Feltface
On 2/26/2026
Randy Feltface is a purple puppet comedian whose rapid-fire delivery and philosophical tangents mix absurdity with insight. His unique blend of stand-up and puppetry delivers laughs with surprising depth.
Man The Lifeboats
On 2/26/2026
Man The Lifeboats, a folk band compared to the likes of Bellowhead and the Pogues, will be hitting the road again in 2026 with a leaner, meaner, and greener duo line-up. Attendees can expect a full-throttle folk experience with new songs, revived old ones, and an intimate atmosphere that's sure to be a tonic for these troubled times.
Big Band of Boom
On 2/27/2026
Big Band of Boom, known for their unique fusion of rock anthems, brass, and vocal melodies, is touring to promote their debut album. With their electrifying live performances that have already graced prestigious European festival stages, the band's album features popular tracks that have collectively surpassed over 100,000 streams.
Retro Rewind '80s and '90s Disco
On 2/27/2026
This event promises a lively night of nostalgia with a high-energy DJ spinning floor-filling hits from the '80s and '90s. Attendees can also look forward to a delicious 2-course set menu, featuring a main course and dessert.
Cabochon Textured Ring Workshop
On 2/28/2026
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of jewellery making in a beginner-friendly workshop, where you'll master core techniques such as sawing, annealing, shaping, soldering, and polishing. Not only will you learn how to create a bezel and set a cabochon stone, but you'll also walk away with a personalized, stone-set silver ring, designed and handmade by you.
Disco Days: 2nd Birthday Party
On 2/28/2026
Disco Days is marking its second anniversary with a grand celebration. Attendees are encouraged to dress stylishly and bring their best dance moves to the party.
Gatsby Themed Ball
From 2/28/2026 - 3/1/2026
The Annual Jak's Ball this year introduces a glamorous Gatsby theme, promising a dazzling night of celebration and gratitude. Attendees can anticipate a three-course meal, welcome drinks, live music, entertainment, an exciting auction, and a prize draw, all while supporting a noble cause of raising funds for children and young people with cancer and their families.
Boyzlife
On 2/28/2026
Boyzlife is an Irish musical duo consisting of Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Since its inception in 2016, the two individually successful musicians have been touring together and releasing albums like Strings Attached. Their most popular singles include "Burn For You," "You Needed Me" and "The One."
Meadows Marathon
From 3/1/2026 - 3/2/2026
Meadows Marathon is an annual student-organized running event, spearheaded by the Edinburgh Students' Charities Appeal (ESCA), that aims to raise funds for local, national, and international charities. As one of ESCA's biggest initiatives, the event has successfully raised over 200,000 for charity since it began in 2007.
Hare Paint Class
On 3/3/2026
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed evening of creativity, where a friendly artist will guide attendees from a blank canvas to a finished masterpiece, each with its own unique flair. All painting materials are included in the ticket price, with food and drinks available for purchase, making it a perfect social experience for friends to catch up, try something new, or simply enjoy a creative night out.
Matilda The Musical
From 3/4/2026 - 3/22/2026
Matilda the Musical is a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1988 children's story of the same name. Dennis Kelly adapted it for the stage with Tim Minchin's music and lyrics and Matthew Warchus' direction.
CMAT
On 3/6/2026
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known by her stage name CMAT, is a globally-popular musician from Ireland. Her 2022 album, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, debuted at number one on the Irish Album Charts and received praises from prestigious names like The Guardian.
Samantha Fish
On 3/6/2026
Samantha Fish is an American songwriter and singer from Kansas City, Missouri. She is the sister of Amanda Fish, a singer. She is a very talented guitarist. She performed at the Zurich Kaufleuten concert in 2019. Her music has won her many awards.
Tankus
On 3/6/2026
Tankus, a hardworking rock 'n' roll band, offers a deeply theatrical performance that draws comparisons to Tom Waits and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, but with a modern twist reminiscent of The Fat White Family or Cage The Elephant. Their upcoming album, Valley of Distraction, produced with Jim Sclavunos, is a testament to their resilience and dedication, promising an immersive storytelling experience that thrives on community.
Olga Rajecka
On 3/7/2026
Experience a concert featuring songs composed specifically for Olga Rajecka, performed by renowned groups such as Eolika, TuraidasRoze, Dmu Pops, and Bze7. Revel in the atmosphere of Latvian rock and pop music as you sing and dance during this festive event.
Jason Manford
On 3/7/2026
Jason Manford is a celebrated British comedian and actor whose warmth, humor, and down-to-earth storytelling connect with audiences everywhere. His stand-up combines clever observations, personal anecdotes, and sharp punchlines that showcase his comedic versatility.
Dan Owen
On 3/8/2026
Experience the soulful, blues-infused pop/rock of British singer/songwriter Dan Owen, known for his husky vocals and passionate performances. Attendees can expect a mix of his original material and heartfelt renditions of songs by iconic artists, all delivered with the intensity that has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.
Mark Nelson
On 3/12/2026
Mark Nelson, a multi-award-winning Scottish stand-up comedian, is back with a new tour show that promises a unique blend of sharp observations, social commentary, and hilarious one-liners. Known for his appearances on popular shows like Have I Got News For You and "The News Quiz", and boasting over 750 million views online, Nelson's comedic talent has been described as 'simply obscene' and his performances as 'a golden majestic hour of comedy'.
Bongo's Bingo
From 1/16/2026 - 3/21/2026
Bongo's Bingo offers a unique twist on the traditional game, immersing attendees in a wild night of rave intervals, awkward dance-offs, big money, and ridiculous prizes. This event, praised by the Evening Standard, Heat World, and Pretty 52, promises a memorable experience that often sells out quickly due to its popularity.
Drawing on Style: Original Fashion Illustration
From 1/20/2026 - 4/11/2026
Drawing on Style is a captivating exhibition showcasing original fashion illustrations from the 1960s and 1970s, featuring works by renowned artists like Antonio Lopez, Kenneth Paul Block, and Steven Stipelman. This free-to-visit display, presented in collaboration with Gray M.C.A, offers a unique opportunity to appreciate fashion illustration as a significant art form and to purchase pieces from these 20th-century masters.
Get Creative with Fused Glass
From 1/24/2026 - 3/28/2026
Kick off the New Year with a dive into the mesmerizing world of glass fusing, a craft that promises to be both fun and addictive. This workshop offers attendees the chance to learn the art of transforming individual pieces of glass into a single object using a kiln, creating beautiful bowls, colorful suncatchers, or personalized pieces, with opportunities to explore different textures, visual effects, and three-dimensional forms.
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
From 2/6/2026 - 3/31/2026
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, the UK's largest festival of Japanese cinema, returns to explore the complex notion of self-identity in the digital age through a diverse range of cinematic narratives. Attendees can expect a captivating mix of powerful social crime dramas, hilarious comedies, gender-defining films, fantasy, and horror, ensuring an engaging experience for all film enthusiasts.
Ocean Terminal Market
From 2/7/2026 - 11/8/2026
The Ocean Terminal Market, a cozy and well-established event, takes place on the first weekend of each month, except during the Christmas season. It features a diverse array of talented food and drink producers, artists, photographers, wood crafters, ceramicists, fashion designers, and exhibitors who all prioritize ethical sourcing for their products.
Horrible Histories: The Concert
From 3/13/2026 - 3/15/2026
Experience the magic of the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series as it comes alive on stage for the first time, featuring your favorite songs and actors in a unique production. Attendees can expect a thrilling show filled with historical characters, sensational songs, and a live band led by the Horrible Histories song master, Richie Webb, promising an unforgettable, interactive experience.
Matisse Inspired Punch Needle Art Workshop
On 3/13/2026
This punch needle class offers an opportunity to learn the basics of the craft while also providing a therapeutic outlet for stress. Attendees will create their own Matisse-inspired design on an 8 x 10 wooden frame, choose a three-color yarn palette, and punch the shapes using various stitches to create a textured piece of art.
Botanical Embroidery Class
On 3/14/2026
Immerse yourself in the soothing world of embroidery, learning simple techniques to create a stunning, hand-stitched floral design, even if you're a beginner. This social workshop not only offers a chance to learn crafty skills and create something beautiful to take home, but also provides a wonderful opportunity to spend a relaxing day with friends, meet new like-minded individuals, and delve into a potential new hobby.
Makers and Food Market
On 3/14/2026
Discover the Makers and Food Market, a vibrant celebration of creativity featuring a curated collection of locally crafted, handmade, and artisan pieces. From accessories and jewelry to textiles, homewares, ceramics, stationery, art, prints, and small-batch artisan food products, this event also offers interactive creative workshops and is fully accessible to all.
Drinkmonger Spirits Fair
From 3/14/2026 - 3/15/2026
The Drinkmonger Spirits Fair is a must-attend event for cocktail enthusiasts, curious tasters, and spirits aficionados. Attendees can explore over 150 spirits from top producers across various categories, including Tequila, Mezcal, Brandy, Gin, Liqueurs, Vermouth, Rum, and Whisky, while also enjoying neat spirits, hand-selected mixers, or curated cocktails and picking up inspiration for easy serves and cocktails to make at home.
A Play, A Pie, and A Pint: The Swansong
From 3/17/2026 - 3/21/2026
Experience an uplifting musical journey that follows a desolate young woman and a charismatic swan through a transformative night in Edinburgh. This soulful musical, created by Eve Nicol and Finn Anderson, features original songs inspired by late-night piano joints and last-chance saloons, telling an unforgettable story about discovering what it takes to truly live.
