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Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
Today to Tue 15 Sep
Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
‘We entered Cosprop as ourselves and walked out as the person we were playing.’ – Helena Bonham Carter
Founded by Oscar and BAFTA-winning costume...
LAGB 2026 Annual Meeting
Tue 8 Sep to Thu 10 Sep
Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9EF
The Linguistics Association of Great Britain (LAGB) Annual Conference 2026 brings together linguists from across the UK and beyond for peer-reviewed...
LAGB 2026 Annual Meeting
Wed 9 Sep
Dugald Steward Building DSB 3.10/3.11, 3 Charles Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AD
The Linguistics Association of Great Britain (LAGB) Annual Conference 2026 brings together linguists from across the UK and beyond for peer-reviewed...
FREE taster session with the Dalkeith Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov
Dalkeith Miners, 8 Woodburn Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 2AT
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path
Sun 20 Sep
TO BE CONFIRMED EH10 5HY
THE LECTURES ARE TAKING PLACE OVER THE PHONE AT THE MOMENT SO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH MARY, VIA PHONE/WHATSAPP +353 85 841 8739, TO ARRANGE A...
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
Mon 21 Sep
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch...
Join our choir in Portobello for a FREE taster session
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 26 Oct, Mon 2 Nov
St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 287 Portobello High Street, Portobello EH15 2AR
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Rock Choir.
The Portobello Rock Choir is led by Edinburgh...
Medical Edinburgh and Empire
Wed 23 Sep
11 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery as our three speakers – Simon Buck, Roger Jeffery, and Theeba Krishnamoorthy – present on three aspects of...
Join our choir in Edinburgh for a FREE taster session
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
St Anne's Parish Church, Kaimes Road, , Midlothian EH12 6JR
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your friendly local Edinburgh choir is run by singer/pianist...
FREE taster session with the Edinburgh Morningside Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, Wed 28 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
George Watson’s College, Colinton Road, , Midlothian EH10 5EG
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Edinburgh Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Elaine...
Janet Street-Porter Is Still Off The Leash At 80!
Mon 28 Sep
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9SU
Loose Women’s most outspoken panellist is celebrating turning 80 by announcing her biggest solo tour to date - Janet Street-Porter Is Still Off The...
Spotlight: Straitjacket
Wed 30 Sep
Physicians Gallery, 11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring one of the objects on display in...
FREE taster session with the Penicuik Rock Choir
Wed 7 Oct, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
Penicuik Town Hall, 33 High Street, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 8HS
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Penicuik?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
It Walks Around The House At Night
Sat 10 Oct and Sun 11 Oct
Studio Theatre
22 Potterrow
Edinburgh EH8 9BL
Following a sell-out UK tour, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner)...
Drop-in Activity: Brain Blocks
Tue 13 Oct
11 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Free drop-in activity day at the Physicians’ Gallery with Dr. Rana Fetit
Come and explore how the brain works, what it’s made of, how we study it...
How to Make a Pomander
Wed 14 Oct
11 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Free drop-in activity day at the Physicians’ Gallery.
Plague doctors used pomanders containing flowers and herbs to protect themselves from the...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Sat 17 Oct
St Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place EH12 5AW
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Ashley Fripp performs a breathtaking programme of...
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Edinburgh
Sat 17 Oct
Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place EH1 2QQ
A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa...
The Sixteen's Choral Workshop for Wellbeing 2026: Edinburgh
Sun 18 Oct
Binks Hall, Charteris Centre, 138-140 The Pleasance EH8 9RR
The Sixteen’s Choral Workshops for Wellbeing are a fun and engaging way to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own performances...
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
Mon 19 Oct
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its third season, following a widely acclaimed launch...
Jacobite Chest
Wed 28 Oct
11 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Join us to explore revolutionary Jacobite medicines
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12...
Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History
Thu 29 Oct
11 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
This event celebrates the launch of our new exhibition 'Poxed: Germs in History'.
The event will begin in our foyer with a reception...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Fri 30 Oct
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening candlelit piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral on...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 31 Oct
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Modern Medicine: Parasites
Wed 4 Nov
11 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Can parasites change your behaviour? And what diseases can they cause? Join infectious disease specialists at the cutting edge of medical research as...
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
Mon 23 Nov
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its third season, following a widely acclaimed launch...
Spotlight: Victorian Exercise
Wed 25 Nov
11 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring one of the objects on display in...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Fri 27 Nov
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh...
Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Tue 1 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight
Tue 1 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional candlelit concert this Christmas in the wonderful setting of Edinburgh's New Town Church...
Bach Cello Suites at Christmas by Candlelight
Wed 2 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Enjoy an exquisite candlelit concert in the days after Christmas in the outstanding setting of the New Town Church, George Street in Edinburgh...
Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Wed 2 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight
Thu 3 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Celebrate the festive season with an exceptional evening of piano music in the candlelit setting of Edinburgh's New Town Church on George...
Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Thu 3 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Chopin & Champagne at Christmas
Fri 4 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of music, candlelight and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Warren...
Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Fri 4 Dec
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland EH2 2PA
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Sat 12 Dec
St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight
Fri 18 Dec
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional Christmas concert by candlelight in the stunning surroundings of St Giles’ Cathedral, right in...
Moolight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight
Sat 19 Dec
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional Christmas concert by candlelight in the stunning surroundings of St Giles’ Cathedral, right in...
Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight
Sun 20 Dec
Fountainhall Church at the Cross, Aberdeen AB10 1YN
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional Christmas concert by candlelight in the exquisite setting of Fountainhall Church at The Cross in...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Fri 29 Jan 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Fri 26 Feb 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Sat 27 Feb 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of classical music in the stunning setting of St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh's...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Sat 27 Feb 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Enjoy an outstanding piano recital by candlelight set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Fri 19 Mar 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Spotlight: Wound Man
Wed 31 Mar 27
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring one of the objects on display in...
Modern Medicine: AI
Wed 14 Apr 27
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Is AI bad for your health? How can artificial intelligence help in the analysis of medical data? And what are the benefits, and the pitfalls, of...
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Fri 23 Apr 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of classical music in the stunning candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Fri 23 Apr 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Enjoy an outstanding piano recital by candlelight in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 24 Apr 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Spotlight: Leprosy
Wed 28 Apr 27
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring one of the objects on display in...
Spotlight: Forensic Evidence
Wed 26 May 27
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring objects on display in our...
Grieg and Rachmaninov Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Fri 28 May 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of classical music in the stunning setting of St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh's...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Fri 28 May 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Enjoy an outstanding piano recital by candlelight in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh...
Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
Sat 29 May 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral on the...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 29 May 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Modern Medicine: Dementia
Wed 16 Jun 27
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
What causes brain changes as you age? And what therapies are out there? Join dementia specialists at the cutting edge of medical research as they...
Rachmaninov 3rd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Fri 25 Jun 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of classical music in the stunning setting of St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh's...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Fri 25 Jun 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Enjoy an outstanding piano recital by candlelight in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 26 Jun 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Fri 23 Jul 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before in the stunning setting of St Giles Cathedral on...
Schumann Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Sat 24 Jul 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street EH1 1RE
Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of classical music in the stunning setting of St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh's...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Sat 24 Jul 27
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Enjoy an outstanding piano recital by candlelight in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh...