Visual Art in Edinburgh

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!This…

Just The Tonic at the Caves, Edinburgh

Hidden Door Festival

Edinburgh’s grassroots arts festival, Hidden Door, will transform a huge abandoned industrial site this June for another ambitious and unique multi-artform expe…

The Paper Factory, Edinburgh

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Pasta Making Workshop

This pasta workshop is set up in response to Susan Aldworth’s current exhibition, Belongings.The session uses pre-made dough to consider how recipes are shared…

Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

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Exposed 26’ Graduate Photography Exhibition

Annual exhibition from graduating photography students at Edinburgh CollegeEdinburgh College is proud to announce the launch of EXPOSED 26, the highly anticipat…

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

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In Conversation with Susan Aldworth and Gill Saunders

Join us for an artist talk to celebrate Susan Aldworth's solo exhibitions Belongings and Modern Alchemy, in conversation with Gill Saunders, formerly Senior Cur…

Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

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Fashioning London

Join Dr Christopher Breward to explore the importance of London as a fashion capital through three centuries of iconoclastic style.Biba launched as a mail-order…

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

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Circum|Stance Collective: Contemporary Art Exhibition

Circum|Stance is a major collective exhibition bringing together ten contemporary artists from six countries for a week-long exhibition at Summerhall.Working ac…

Summerhall, Edinburgh

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Jamie Primrose 'Luminous Impressions'

Edinburgh-born Jamie Primrose is a best-selling professional painter, celebrating his 20th Anniversary in 2023, having hosted over 40 highly successful past new…

Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh

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Monster Cabaret

Madam Mabh invites you to join the haunted house party! Chaos is queen at this dark and campy cabaret, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happening…

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

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Chinese Brush Painting Workshop - Scottish Landscape

Chinese brush painting is a traditional art form that beautifully captures the spirit of nature.

Abden House, Edinburgh

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Cashmere Shawls & Paisley Patterns

Join Odile Hughson, researcher and Dovecot Guide to learn how the fashion grew and spread, including its revival in the Swinging Sixties.Edinburgh and Paisley p…

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

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Mindful Photography Workshop

Step away from the noise and into a slower rhythm! Join the workshop to slow down, take notice and connect to the present moment.

Bridgend Farmhouse, Edinburgh

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Into the Garden: The art of the garden

An Edinburgh art gallery has announced details of a new garden-themed exhibition, featuring new work from some of Scotland’s best-known contemporary artists inc…

Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh

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Katie Paterson: Afterlife

Initially commissioned for Folkestone Triennial 2025, Katie Paterson’s Afterlife is a sculptural installation comprised of nearly 200 amulets.

Collective, Edinburgh

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Gwen John | Strange Beauties

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over forty years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists, Gwen John.Born in Haverfo…

National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two, Edinburgh

Art to Wear: International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition

Art to Wear: International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition at Lily Luna Jewellery Boutique, Edinburgh

Lily Luna Jewellery Boutique, Edinburgh

Recovery Room

Recovery Room at Dr Neil's Garden, Edinburgh

Dr Neil's Garden, Edinburgh

Jewellery of the World

Jewellery of the World at Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

Eva Rothschild: The Void Presses The Wall

Eva Rothschild: The Void Presses The Wall at Fruitmarket, Edinburgh

Fruitmarket, Edinburgh

West End Fair

West End Fair at St John's West End Fair, Edinburgh

St John's West End Fair, Edinburgh

Jake Chapman – Nicesis: The Unwellness of Wellbeing

Jake Chapman – Nicesis: The Unwellness of Wellbeing at Scott Lawrie Gallery, Edinburgh

Scott Lawrie Gallery, Edinburgh

For the Safety of All: Scotland's Lighthouses

For the Safety of All: Scotland's Lighthouses at General Register House, Edinburgh

General Register House, Edinburgh

Rain

Rain at National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Paperback Revolutions

Paperback Revolutions at National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

A Merchant’s Journey

A Merchant’s Journey at Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

Gwen John: Strange Beauties at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two, Edinburgh

National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two, Edinburgh

Rag: A History of Blood

Rag: A History of Blood at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Giants

Giants at National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Wee Museum of Memory and The Wee Play Hub

The Wee Museum of Memory and The Wee Play Hub at The Little Shop of Memory, Edinburgh

The Little Shop of Memory, Edinburgh

Festival Exhibitions

Festival Exhibitions at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh

The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh

Harriet Richardson: Creep

Harriet Richardson: Creep at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Make Me Bouquet

Make Me Bouquet at Leith Makers, Edinburgh

Leith Makers, Edinburgh

Frankie Thompson: Horrible Things

Frankie Thompson: Horrible Things at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

TITCLOWN: daddy's little girl

TITCLOWN: daddy's little girl at Summerhall, Edinburgh

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Alison Kinnaird MBE – Art in Glass

Alison Kinnaird MBE – Art in Glass at Art Glass Studio 34, Edinburgh

Art Glass Studio 34, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Deaf Festival

An accessible celebration of deaf culture, language and heritage, aiming to bring the arts to deaf audiences and give mainstream audiences the opportunity to le…

Various venues: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

The Worst Record Covers in the World

The Worst Record Covers in the World at Assembly George Square, Edinburgh

Assembly George Square, Edinburgh

Highlight Tour of St Cecilia's Hall

Highlight Tour of St Cecilia's Hall at St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh

St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh

Of The Land

Of The Land at Aetla Fine Jewellery, Edinburgh

Aetla Fine Jewellery, Edinburgh

10,000 Digits of Pi

10,000 Digits of Pi at The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

Clay 2026

Clay 2026 at The Adam Pottery, Edinburgh

The Adam Pottery, Edinburgh

Artists @ Patriothall

Artists @ Patriothall at Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh

Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh

Catherine Opie | To Be Seen

Discover the powerful photographic portraits by American artist Catherine Opie. Curated in collaboration with the artist and touring to Edinburgh from the Natio…

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen at National Galleries of Scotland: National, Edinburgh

National Galleries of Scotland: National, Edinburgh

162nd Edinburgh International Photography Exhibition 2026

162nd Edinburgh International Photography Exhibition 2026 at Edinburgh Photographic Society, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Photographic Society, Edinburgh

Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals at Mansfield Traquair Centre

Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals at Mansfield Traquair Centre at Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh

Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh

Pentlands Open Studios' Art Trail

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore local studios in Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Colinton, meet participating professional artists across the v…

Various Venues, Colinton, Balerno, Currie & Juniper Green, Edinburgh