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Gift

Presenting GIFT. They’re a Brooklyn psychedelic-rock quintet that invite you to share the present with them, celebrating the eternal now and each moment’s richn…

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh

Mathias Enard for Perfecting The Shot

Mathias Enard, born in 1972, studied Persian and Arabic and spent long periods in the Middle East.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Paul Johnson for Challenging Inequalities

Join us this September to celebrate Paul Johnson's latest book: _Challenging Inequalities: How We Got Stuck and Where We Go Next._A comprehensive look at inequa…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs

Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. A…

The Stand, Edinburgh

The 1544 plan of Edinburgh: Mary Queen of Scots, and the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 1540s

To coincide with theBritish Library on Tour [https://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/exploring-edinburghs-maps/]digital display of the earliest known ac…

Central Library, Edinburgh

Derek Owusu for the Recovery House

'I was deeply moved... each vignette feels like a small gift, told in a voice that will linger with me' SOPHIE MACKINTOSH'A prescient novel, which captures very…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Medical Edinburgh and Empire

A lecture exploring Edinburgh's medical communities and colonial legacies.Scotland was disproportionately involved in the expansion, enforcement and administrat…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

Hugo Yasumoto Presents

Release concert for new single Gift for You with exclusive music video screening. This night features original music performed live for the very first time.

La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh

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Organ Recital by David Turner

Join us for an Organ Recital by David Turner in aid of Marie Curie to include a varied programme featuring: The Dambuster March (E Coates), Toccata (L Boellmann…

Colinton Parish Church, Edinburgh

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Jack Caldwell

Edinburgh indie-folk musician Jack Caldwell brings his new EP Plus Four to The Hug and Pint on his Central Belt Tour.Presented by Tall BuildingsThis is an 18+ e…

Leith Depot, Edinburgh

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James Walsh & Ben Ottewell

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years unite for a special double bill.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

The Five Hundred

The Five Hundred, a formidable force in the British heavy metal scene, hail from the industrial heartland of Nottingham.

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

Overcoming imposter syndrome

Imposter syndrome is felt by nearly 75% of people at some point, many of them high achievers.

Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh

Lunchtime Recital

Moray Rumney (violin) & Michael Bonaventure (organ) present a varied programme of music for violin & organ, violin solo, organ solo and organ + electronics.

Barclay Viewforth Church, Edinburgh

Untitled x 2ndface x Noctrnl Presents: Dj Plant Texture

UNTITLED x NDFACE x NOCTRNL Presents: DJ PLANT TEXTURE Italian born, Tresor Resident, Dj Plant Texture returns to Edinburgh for the first time in over 8 years f…

The Mash House, Edinburgh

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Awards Ceremony 2026

Nardones Academy Awards Ceremony 2026Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, and elegance at the Nardones Academy Awards Ceremony.Step…

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh

Balisong

Fri 25 - Sat 26 Sep, 7PM

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

The Corner Room: New Song / Matheus Barros

New Song (Quintet) + Matheus Barros Live at The Corner Room, EdinburghNew Song is the latest project from composer and drummer Chun-Wei Kang.

Hope City, Edinburgh

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Robert Barrington for Corrupted Kingdom

Robert Barrington is Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice at the University of Sussex.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Wishbone Ash

For over five decades, Wishbone Ash has stood as one of rock music's most enduring and influential forces, their pioneering twin-lead guitar sound providing a b…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Solo Sonnets

Night of drinks and acoustic music from acts based in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Home Bar, Edinburgh

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The Corner Room: New Song / Alyn Cosker

New Song (Quintet) + Alyn Cosker Live at The Corner Room, EdinburghNew Song is the latest project from composer and drummer Chun-Wei Kang.

Hope City, Edinburgh

Altered Images

Much-loved Altered Images, fronted by singer Clare Grogan, had four UK Top 20 hits between 1981 and 1983, including the singles “Happy Birthday” and “I Could Be…

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

Disfunction X Sector : Secret Rave

A star studded lineup heads to Edinburgh, who plays? You won't know until they walk on stage. it's a biggie. are you ready?

Potterrow, Edinburgh

FILTHY FRIDAYS Kiss & Tell Why Not Freshers 2026

It's the end of freshers and we want to know all your secrets, so we've brought out our Kiss & Tell confession wall, confess your sins, your hookup stories or j…

Why Not?, Edinburgh

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Guid Crack: Dance to the Music with David Francis

Follow the sound of the fiddle and step into a world of enchanted tunes, fairy dances, mysterious musicians and melodies that cannot be resisted.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

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Mike McKenzie & Sarah Owens

Doors open 30 mins prior to listed event start time About the Artists: Mike McKenzie: Mike McKenzie is a BBC award winning songwriter from Edinburgh.

Pianodrome Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

Golden Wonder's World of Wonder

Golden Wonder is bringing its World of Wonder experience back to Scotland this September, giving crisp lovers in Glasgow and Edinburgh a unique opportunity to c…

Waverley Mall, Edinburgh

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Kiz Story in Edinburgh with JP & Stephy

Our next Kizstory is with JP & Stphy world-renowned Kizomba and UrbanKiz dance artists, instructors, and two-time champions of the Olympiads of Kizomba (2017 an…

LifeCare Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Doors Open Days 2026: Adam Smith's Panmure House

Explore the historic Panmure House in the heart of Edinburgh for Doors Open Days, in association with Scottish Civic Trust.Panmure House is the final remaining…

Adam Smith's Panmure House, Edinburgh

Revel

Taking place in the theatre dressing room of every show Kally and Steinvor have ever been in - past, present and future - Revel is a funny and moving new show f…

Studio Theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Declan Welsh and the Decadent West

Indie ensemble hailing from East Kilbride, Scotland. Declan Welsh is a songwriter and poet from Glasgow.

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

Majk Stokes @ Music on the Mezzanine

Majk Stokes is an Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter, poet, musician, environmentalist and Quaker, and he has been writing and performing silly songs for longer…

Central Library, Edinburgh

Grieg and Rachmaninov Piano Concertos by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral

Experience a romantic evening with Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight!.

St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

Moonspinners: Singing Moon (Lughnasadh)

The moon begins to form as the moon spinners wash their wool in the sea, winding it again into a white ball in the sky and re-creating the phases and cycles tha…

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Drill Hall Doors Open Day

Hourly tours of the A-listed historic Out of the Blue Drill Hall - part of Doors Open Days 2026We're delighted to be once again taking part in the Edinburgh Doo…

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

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Dirty Harry

Dirty Harry captures the rapture of Blondie and has not only the original sound, feel, attitude, and full back catalogue of the band but a look- a- like of Debb…

La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh

In Conversation: Understanding Prehistoric Lives Beyond Conflict

The exhibition curator of 'Scotland's First Warriors', Dr Matthew Knight, is joined by Tristan Hughes, television presenter, author and history podcast host, an…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Behind the Scenes Tour: Doors Open Day at Central Library

Find our more about the history of Central Library and get a chance to see behind the scenes.Have you ever wondered where we go when we need to fetch you a book…

Central Library, Edinburgh

Tandem at Ten - A Festival of Words

Tandem is ten! And we’re celebrating with a festival of words.A birthday is a time to celebrate, a time to reflect on the past and look to the future.

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

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Creative Workshop: Drop Spinning

Join Nic DeRushie, researcher and living educator, for this inspirational and practical workshop around traditional spinning techniques.The morning will start w…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

WNS Presents SOLARA Full Moon Party Why Not Freshers 2026

A true Full Moon Party experience! Club decor, UV Cannons, Confetti Showers, Live DJs, Outdoor Terrace , 3 rooms of music, neon makeup and more!

Why Not?, Edinburgh

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Grieg and Rachmaninov Piano Concertos by Candlelight

Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal Mile the perfect candlelit setting for an unforget…

St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

Ramones Fun

A night of Ramones covers and Ramones classics. Rock n Roll Surf punk. It's free too.

West Nics Records, Edinburgh

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Lush Life Live - A Tribute to Zara Larsson

Lush Life Live brings a high-energy Zara Larsson Tribute gig to Potterrow for one huge Saturday night.

Potterrow, Edinburgh

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September Hedonistic Wine Brunch

Hedonistic Wine Brunch Series at The Hoxton Edinburgh Join us on Sunday 27th September for the latest in our Hedonistic Brunch series, in partnership with local…

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

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Doors Open Day

Trinity House is home to a treasure trove of fascinating maritime memorabilia. Once the headquarters of the Incorporation of Mariners and Shipmasters, today vis…

Trinity House, Edinburgh

Vienna and Beyond with Angela Hewitt

Dunedin Consort - Vienna and Beyond Joseph Haydn - Symphony No.6 "Le Matin" Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Keyboard Concerto in C major Wq.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh