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

Festival 2026: The Landscape Of Life

This summer our Festival Exhibition focusses on showcasing a number of our artists in a curated exhibition titled ‘The Landscape of Life’, diverse artistic pers…

Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh

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Live the Dream

Take a trip back to the early 90s DIY rave scene and Live the Dream. Euphoria, transcendence and collective abandon are in store as DMG, samwoodoowmas and Sly D…

People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh

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RopeOn X Reconfigure Lifedrawing

★★★RopeOn★★★ and ★★★[Reconfigure](https://https://www.reconfigurelifedrawing.com)★★★ are joining forces to create an afternoon of rope/shibari focused life draw…

Salisbury Centre, 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

Giants

Giants at National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Jake Chapman – Nicesis: The Unwellness of Wellbeing

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

Scott Lawrie Gallery, 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

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

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

National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two, Edinburgh

Rain

Rain at National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland, 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

Paperback Revolutions

Paperback Revolutions at National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

For the Safety of All: Scotland's Lighthouses

The stunning coastline of Scotland and its islands have provided a livelihood for its population for centuries.

General Register House, Edinburgh

Jewellery of the World

Jewellery of the World at Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

A Merchant’s Journey

A Merchant’s Journey at Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

Galerie Mirages, Edinburgh

Recovery Room

Recovery Room at Dr Neil's Garden, Edinburgh

Dr Neil's Garden, 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

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour

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

Dovecot Studios, 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

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

The Worst Record Covers in the World

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

Assembly George Square, 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

Of The Land

Of The Land at Aetla Fine Jewellery, Edinburgh

Aetla Fine Jewellery, 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

162nd Edinburgh International Photography Exhibition 2026

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

Edinburgh Photographic Society, Edinburgh

Artists @ Patriothall

Artists @ Patriothall at Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh

Patriothall Gallery, 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

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

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

National Galleries of Scotland: National, 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

Fernanda: Le Foto Ritrovate. Undiscovered photos of Italian rural life 1930 - 1950

From 3rd September to 1st October 2026 a unique set of extraordinary photos of Italian rural life, dating from 1930s to 1950s, will be exhibited in the Italian…

Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh

Art Walk Porty

Art Walk Porty is an annual arts festival held in September in Portobello, Edinburgh.

Various venues, Edinburgh

Colony of Artists

Artists living in the Abbeyhill Colonies in Edinburgh open their doors to visitors who can explore their work, hear about their inspirations and methods, and bu…

Various venues: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Push the Boat Out: Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival

Push the Boat Out is a festival where artforms come together, cross-pollinate and collide: poetry, spoken word, live music, songwriting, film, sound, gaming, vi…

The Pleasance, Edinburgh

Kenneth Dingwall: Being

This major retrospective marks a significant moment for the contemporary Edinburgh-based artist, offering a comprehensive overview of his 60-year career.

City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Deep Time

Deep Time is Fruitmarket’s festival of new music featuring commissions and performances from some of the leading radical and experimental composers, musicians a…

Fruitmarket, Edinburgh

More Than Just | 4 portrait artists

Portraiture is one of the oldest genres in art history, going back, at least, to ancient Egypt.

Upright Gallery, Edinburgh

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More than just

Portraiture is one of the oldest genres in art history, going back, at least, to ancient Egypt.

Upright Gallery, Edinburgh

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From Traquair to Tiree

From Traquair to Tiree at Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh

Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh

Ceramics at the Shore

Ceramics at the Shore at Cyan Clayworks, Edinburgh

Cyan Clayworks, Edinburgh