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Forensic Edinburgh
Wed 1 Jul 26
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Tracing Edinburgh’s forensic history, from the first forensic medicine lectures to the notable cases of Sir Sydney Smith...
FREE taster session with the Dalkeith Rock Choir
Tue 30 Jun 26
Dalkeith Miners, 8 Woodburn Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 2AT
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Dalkeith Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Chris Duke...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Sat 27 Jun 26
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...
Lark Ascending and Mozart Clarinet Concerto by Candlelight
Sat 27 Jun 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece at the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile...
Edinburgh care home opening its doors for summer celebration
Sat 27 Jun 26
Cairdean House
185 Redford Road
Colinton
Edinburgh
Scotland EH13 9PN
A care home in Edinburgh is inviting the local community to join residents for an afternoon of summer fun, food and entertainment...
Chopin by Candlelight
Fri 26 Jun 26
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Immerse yourself in the romantic brilliance of Frédéric Chopin, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith on a new Steinway Model B...
Spotlight: Asylum Art
Wed 24 Jun 26
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...
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series - The Harris Quartet
Mon 22 Jun 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Sat 20 Jun 26
St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Philip James Leslie performs a breathtaking programme...
Queer Botanical Mark Making
Thu 18 Jun 26
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Free drop-in workshop at the Physicians’ Gallery.
Join us for the second of our LGBTQ+ drop-in art workshops...
Queer Alchemy Collage
Tue 16 Jun 26
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Free drop-in workshop at the Physicians’ Gallery.
Join us for the first of our LGBTQ+ drop-in art workshops...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 15 Jun 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
Join our choir in Edinburgh Morningside for a FREE taster session
Wed 10 Jun 26
George Watson’s College, Colinton Road EH10 5EG
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Edinburgh?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 8 Jun 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
Modern Medicine: HIV/AIDS
Wed 3 Jun 26
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Have your questions answered about HIV/AIDS
Join us for an unmissable opportunity to hear from two award-winning experts at the cutting edge of...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 1 Jun 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
The Migration Menu: Live from Edinburgh with Tony Singh at Kalpna
Sun 31 May 26
2-3 St Patrick Square EH8 9EZ
Join hosts of The Migration Menu podcast, Luke Heslop & James Staples, for a conversation about food & migration with celebrity chefTony Singh in...
Debussy by Candlelight
Sat 30 May 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral,...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 30 May 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal Mile - the perfect candlelit...
The Leith Food Festival, Edinburgh 2026
Sat 30 May 26
Leith Links, Leith EH6 8HR
See you in May, Edinburgh…
BIG news! Brand-New for 2026 is the Leith Food Festival, taking place on May 30th & 31st at Leith Links,...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Fri 29 May 26
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...
Grieg Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Fri 29 May 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile...
Spotlight: Periods
Wed 27 May 26
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...
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Mon 25 May 26
The Queen's Hall
85-89 Clerk St
Edinburgh EH8 9JG
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, which returns to Edinburgh for 2026...
RCPE Spring Concert
Mon 25 May 26
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street EH2 1JQ
Classical concert and reception in the Great Hall of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Join us for a classical concert like no other in...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Sat 23 May 26
St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a breathtaking...
Join our choir in Edinburgh Morningside for a FREE taster session
Wed 20 May 26
George Watson’s College, Colinton Road EH10 5EG
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
Mon 18 May 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch...
The Freshwater Five
Fri 15 May 26
Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge St, Edinburgh EH1 2ED
In 2011, five fishermen on the Isle of Wight (Jamie Green, Jon Beere, Daniel Payne, Scott Birtwistle and Zoran Dresic) were sentenced to a total of...
Walking on Eggshells
Thu 14 May 26
Summerhall, 1 Summerhall EH9 1PL
A Siren Theatre Company and Scissor Kick production, written by Emma Lynne Harley.
Walking on Eggshells is the autobiographical crack at Post...
Leitheatre Presents - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Wed 13 May 26
Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Rd EH10 4DR
This stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s celebrated novel explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humour, candour and unforgettable...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 11 May 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
Cultural Heritage Live – Gyle Shopping Centre
Mon 11 May 26
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh EH12 9JY
Cultural Heritage Live: Gyle Centre is a vibrant evening celebration marking the opening of Cultural Heritage Month 2026, a new UK-wide initiative...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 4 May 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 27 Apr 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Sat 25 Apr 26
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...
Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
Sat 25 Apr 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile...
Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
Fri 24 Apr 26
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
Fri 24 Apr 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles Cathedral, in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the perfect candlelit setting for an unforgettable...
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
Mon 20 Apr 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 13 Apr 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Mon 6 Apr 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s...
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Tue 31 Mar 26
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh , UK EH1 3AA
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to...
Chopin by Candlelight
Sat 28 Mar 26
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Immerse yourself in the romantic brilliance of Frédéric Chopin, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith on a new Steinway Model B...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 28 Mar 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal Mile - the perfect candlelit...
The Shoop Shoop Show
Sat 28 Mar 26
Usher Hall, Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, is leading a brand-new theatre show celebrating the incredible music of Cher...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Fri 27 Mar 26
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...
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 by Candlelight
Fri 27 Mar 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile...
Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series
Mon 23 Mar 26
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Sat 21 Mar 26
St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Madalina Ruso performs a breathtaking programme of...
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