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Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Edinburgh - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Edinburgh to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Everything you need to know if you're visiting Edinburgh as a visitor or a resident.

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Forthcoming events in Edinburgh

05
JAN
Information Lecture:Help and Healing
The Open Door Community Centre

Through the absorption of the divine power many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain that have been declared as incurable by the medical profession. The words of Bruno Groening: There is no incurable God is the greatest physician has…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07583 741776
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06
JAN
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series
St Giles Cathedral

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethovens Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists these concerts…

TEL: 03336 664466
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31
JAN
Mozart Sonatas by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith will perform a selection of Mozarts exquisite piano…

TEL: 03336 664466
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31
JAN
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldis masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in styleStunning ‐…

TEL: 03336 664466
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01
FEB
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith the programme will include Beethovens masterpiece The Moonlight…

TEL: 03336 664466
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01
FEB
Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and special guests will perform a selection of Mozarts finest concertos in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in styleStunning…

TEL: 03336 664466
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01
FEB
The Edinburgh 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
Holyrood Park,.

.A chance to lace up those shoes get motivated focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k 10k or half marathon running event with us.There will be loads of great entry benefits including full race chip timing a super cool…

Category: Sports

TEL: 07919 141534
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07
FEB
The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
Dovecot Studios

For the first time the Scottish Colourists will be showcased in the context of their European contemporaries interrogating how this international generation of radical painters forged a new language of colour in the early 20th century. The Scottish ColouristsSJ Peploe…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: +44(0)1315 503660
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14
FEB
Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Enjoy the perfect Valentines day concert with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta as they perform Vivaldis masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed…

TEL: 03336 664466
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14
FEB
Valentines Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital for Valentines evening in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Featuring renowned concert pianist Johnathan French the programme will include an outstanding selection of much‐loved piano works…

TEL: 03336 664466
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15
FEB
Chopin by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith will perform an outstanding selection of Chopins much‐loved piano works.FeaturingWarren Mailley‐Smith pianoProgrammeChopin ‐ Ballade No.…

TEL: 03336 664466
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15
FEB
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

In the perfect programme for Valentines weekend the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith will perform Rachmaninovs ever‐popular 2nd piano concerto an other much‐loved works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral. A hugely…

TEL: 03336 664466
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26
FEB
Caring for Animals at Italian Renaissance Court
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Join Dr Sarah Cockram at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh to explore the lives of animals and humans at the Italian Renaissance court.The courts of Renaissance Italy were multispecies environments home to an array of animals. This paper will consider…

TEL: 01312 473662
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28
FEB
Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta with a renowned concert pianist Christina Lawrie will perform Beethovens outstanding first piano concerto and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to…

TEL: 03336 664466
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03
MAR
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series 2024
St Giles Cathedral

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. This exciting and prestigious new programme of concerts will feature an exceptional selection of chamber music throughout 2024 covering classical and romantic masterpieces from Beethoven Schubert Brahms Haydn…

TEL: 03336 664466
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12
MAR
Jonny & The Baptists: The Happiness Index
Traverse Theatre

Five Prime Ministers ago David Cameron started a happiness index to measure how joyful the people of this nation are. Which is ironic given what he then did. Anyway weve picked up the baton and now are trying to find out what…

TEL: 01312 281404
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31
MAR
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series 2024/5
St Giles Cathedral

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. This exciting and prestigious new programme of concerts will feature an exceptional selection of chamber music throughout 2024 covering classical and romantic masterpieces from Beethoven Schubert Brahms Haydn…

TEL: 03336 664466
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22
APR
Elliot Minor at Liquid Room - Edinburgh
The Liquid Room.

.After over a decade away British rock band Elliot Minor are thrilled to announce their return to the stage performing a very select few UK dates in April 2025 added off the back of their instant London sellout. Known for captivating audiences…

TEL: 02072 673939
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26
APR
Goldberg Variations by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Featuring a renowned British concert pianist to be announced soon the concert includes J.S.…

TEL: 03336 664466
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26
APR
Bach and Vivaldi Violin Concertos by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a selection of Vivaldi and Bachs magnificent concertos in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in styleStunning ‐ Classic…

TEL: 03336 664466
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28
APR
World Commerce and Contracting Summit | EMEA 2025
Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, Edinburgh,

.We have a stellar agenda in‐store that is guaranteed to inspire inform and empower you as you connect with industry leaders thought innovators and fellow professionals from around the globe.No matter your skill set or experience level WorldCCs 2025 EMEA Summit is…

Category: Business

TEL: 02038 268874
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30
JUN
Diagnostic Imaging Update In Edinburgh
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel

.Lectures and cases will cover evidence‐based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:‐Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols in imaging to accurately diagnose stage and manage diseases‐Explain…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: +1-650-44 0-4424
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25
JUL
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith will perform an outstanding selection of Chopins much‐loved piano works.FeaturingWarren Mailley‐Smith pianoProgrammeChopin ‐ Ballade No.…

TEL: 03336 664466
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26
JUL
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a some of the worlds greatest operatic repertoire. Set in the beautiful candlelit settingSt Giles Cathedral Edinburgh and featuring some of the UKs most accomplished Operatic soloists along with the outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly…

TEL: 03336 664466
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08
AUG
Oasis - Live '25
Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium,

.Oasis: The Murrayfield Stadium Reunion 2025In 2025 the iconic British rock band Oasis will reunite for two highly anticipated nights at Edinburghs Murrayfield Stadium marking a historic return to the stage for the first time in over a decade. This momentous event…

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Tourist Attractions


Dynamic Earth

Our Dynamic Earth is one of Edinburgh's most exciting, must see attractions. Take a thrilling journey back in time and learn about our planet Earth.Interactive displays let you see, hear, smell and feel the planet as it was in the past, how it is…

Camera Obscura

Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show, fantastic views of Edinburgh, and three galleries packed full of an amazing range of optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages and nationalities since 1853The Camera Obscura show is the essential Edinburgh tour and an excellent start to your…

Ego

Ego Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐478 7434 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

City

City Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐226 9560 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Time

Time Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐220 1226 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Faith

Faith Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian.Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐225 9764 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Want more?

Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Edinburgh? See our list of attractions in Edinburgh, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.


Updated: 02/01/2025 03:44:38

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