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Gira - Songs for the Orishas

‘Gira - Songs for the Orishas’ is the striking combination of jazzy arrangements for Afro-Brazilian songs and chants dedicated to the Orishas - Yoruba deities -…

Pianodrome Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

Intro to Woven Darning for Knitwear Repair

Join repair specialist Em from Overstory Mending for a beginners darning workshop and learn how to get your knits back to be worn and loved!When better than Sus…

Pascal & Co, Edinburgh

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Publishing Scotland's Monthly Silent Reading Group

Silent Reading Group with Publishing Scotland and UNESCO Edinburgh City of LiteratureLast Monday of every month, 6.00pm – 8.00pm BSTFruitmarket, Market Street,…

Fruitmarket, Edinburgh

Housing for the People in Scotland

In this talk Michael Allan, Acquisitions and Loans Officer at HES Archives, uses material from HES Archives to explore tenement housing in Scotland's cities.Thi…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

Ripening: Why Women Need Fairy Tales Now

'_Ripening_ shows us how we can move through life with vision and sensitivity. A fascinating, thought-provoking and authoritative read' Katherine May, author of…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Flowers and Fairy Lights: Orly + friends, Corin, Charlie Macsween

A cosy acoustic evening at Leith Depot.3 talented singer songwriters perform amongst fairylights and leaves woven into the scene.

Leith Depot, Edinburgh

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The Improv Show

The show The Improv Show is an evening of comedy based entirely on audience suggestions, as multiple improv teams create sketches and scenes (with no preparatio…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

The Parkwood Murders

Detective nicola bridge returns in the thrilling new novel from chris chibnall, creator of _broadchurch_ and showrunner of _seven dials_, and _sunday times_ bes…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

My Mum Told Me Not To Marry An Atheist

Dadi, a sharp-tongued Pakistani radio host and DJ navigates love, marriage, and a lifetime of being an intergenerational troublemaker with her granddaughter Kam…

Studio Theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Guest Chef Dan Ashmore

For one night only, join renowned chef Dan Ashmore for an exclusive dining experience.This intimate dinner will see Dan join forces with Fingal's Head Chef Pedr…

Fingal, Edinburgh

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The Music of Heaven

The music of heaven, imagined across centuries.What exactly do angels sound like? The fact is no one really knows.

Church of St Michael and All Saints, Edinburgh

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The History Of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals & The Patriarchy

Journey into the fascinating history of witchcraft and its connections to femininity and feminism.

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Spotlight: Straitjacket

Our topic for this talk is the straitjacket. Supported as a mark of medical progress in 1700s Europe, hated by patients and criticised by Victorian reformers -…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

Wallace

A thrilling new musical from award-winning playwright Rob Drummond, acclaimed rapper Dave Hook, renowned director Orla O’Loughlin and powerhouse producers Raw M…

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Enigma Outdoor Exploration Game

Step into a chilling mystery set in Edinburgh's shadowy Old Town. Become the watchman, John Gray, as you journey through eerie alleyways with your loyal dog Bob…

William Chambers Monument, Edinburgh

Scottish Ballet: Emergence

[Limited availability]Join the Scottish Ballet Artistic Team as they share insights from behind the scenes of their production of Emergence focusing on the crea…

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ghosts of Edinburgh Outdoor Exploration Game

Journey through the city while uncovering its history in this interactive outdoor exploration game.

Mound Square, Edinburgh

Mary's Feminist Fiction Reading Group

Welcome to the wonderful Feminist Fiction Reading Group! A place to discover and enjoy a range of titles and themes lovingly hand picked by Mary.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Bear Scot Fest

InfoBear Scot Fest takes place from the 1st to 4th October 2026.BearScots is Scotland's group for bears, cubs, chubs and their admirers.

Various venues: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Humza Yousaf with William Dalrymple for Under Fire

"Humza's story is brave and important - a stunning insight into what it means to hold power yet still be powerless to stop the devastating suffering in Gaza, an…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Aziz Ibrahim

The incredibly talented British Pakistani guitarist, composer & vocalist Dr Aziz Ibrahim (h.c) returns to Spring Bank Arts with a more cerebral, musical and vis…

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh

Big Sister Shaz Supporting Aziz Ibrahim sneaky Pete's

Big sister Shaz releases new single 'Adventurer' & to celebrate she will be supporting the legendary Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses/ Ian Brown/ Simply Red) also on t…

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh

Pete Irvine for Crossing the Sound

Peter Irvine is an acclaimed Scottish author and travel writer, best known for his Scotland the Best guides that showcase the very best places to eat, stay and…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Secret Society of Edinburgh: A Detective City Game

Step into the shadows of your city and infiltrate the Secret Society that controls the city.

The Dome, Edinburgh

Marm's Spotlight

What happens when drag becomes a global phenomenon?Rolling off the back of the Drag Race lorry, armed with nothing but a RuPeter Badge and a fading memory of th…

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh: City of Wizards Outdoor Exploration Game

Step into the world of magic and mystery with this outdoor walking game through the enchanting streets of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh City Chambers, Edinburgh

Sorry Darling, Shambol!Ca, Toy Hospital & Affectionate Widows

New York indie rockers Sorry Darling return to Edinburgh to play the Wee Red Bar on Friday 2nd October, with support coming from SHAMBOL!CA, Toy Hospital and Af…

The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh

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The Laurettes + Paddy Gunning - Live

The Laurettes are a fiery 5-piece all-female Scottish band turning heads with their powerful fusion of Indie Folk and Celtic Rock.

Stramash, Edinburgh

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Bridgend Farmhouse, Edinburgh

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Eric Steckel

Internationally acclaimed blues-rock musician and outstanding guitarist Eric Steckel returns to Europe in Fall 2026, touring in the release year of his new albu…

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh

Nightvision presents Fumi // Edinburgh

American-born, Berlin-based artist fumi is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting new voices in the techno scene.

The Caves, Edinburgh

Radiohead Reimagined by candlelight

Arrive at Selby Abbey as candlelight washes over the stonework and the first Radiohead themes begin to rise.

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh

Fly | M-high & Anil Aras | Edinburgh

FLY presents M-High & Anil ArasFinal Entry: 01:00FLY champions cutting edge music in Scotland.

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

Frantic Chant

We wanted to do more than just a gig, so we're having a party. There will be bands and DJ's until 1am then it's up to you to organise the afters.

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

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Em Craig - Debut album release show

Em Craig is a Saxophonist and composer from Edinburgh, now based in Glasgow. Their music is defined by their boundaryless attitude, freely pulling sounds from a…

Pianodrome Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

Patricia Nilsson for Guilty Pleasure: The Pornification of the Internet, the Economy, and Everything Else

This is the story of one of the most influential - and least examined - industries on earth.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Frantic Chant Album Launch

Frantic Chant launch their new album, Sometimes A Great Ocean, with a party. There will be live sets from Frantic Chant, The Durty Wurks, Bizarre Lily and Jack…

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

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MNB Autumn Craft Market

Join us on Saturday 3 October at OOTB Drill Hall for our Autumn Craft MarketHere's what you can expect:- Market open 10AM–4PM - Sensory Hour 10–11AM - Free entr…

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

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EPiKA: švedka

Lithuanian-born and Leeds-based, švedka brings raw, rolling, atmospheric techno to EPiKA this October.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

Accordion Artist's Books with Alfons Bytautas RSA

Join renowned Scottish painter and printmaker Alfons Bytautas RSA to create your own artist’s book.

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer

Edinburgh Indiepop All Dayer returns for another celebration of music, community, and good vibes, featuring Ballboy, Carla J Easton, Radhika, All Girls Arson Cl…

The Mash House, Edinburgh

Samedia Shebeen at The Mash House w. Duende ft Wends

Samedia is back in business with a guest set from our Glasgow brother Duende aka Ben Vardi and his Latin dancehall flavours aided by MC Wends.

The Mash House, Edinburgh

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Bon Jovi Tribute @ the Hive - Edinburgh

Bad Name - A Tribute to Bon Jovi- return home for another 2hour + show of hits, fan favs and classics.Top up your Jovi fix after Bon Jovi play live @ Murrayfiel…

Heroes @ The Hive, Edinburgh

Metropolitan Opera: Così fan tutte

The Met: Live in HD season continues with Mozarts satirical comedy of fickle young love.

Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh

The Low Cost Art Sale

Affordable weekend art sale in Below Deck, the cafe's basement space.Featuring a range of work by a group of local independent artists, all work priced £50 or u…

Rising Tide Cafe, Edinburgh

The Great Scottish Double Bass Day

Calling all Bass player of all ages and even bassists to be!Join the Scottish Bass Trust and St Mary's Music School for the Great Scottish Double Bass Day.

St Mary's Music School, Edinburgh

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Streisand Sunday

Join us for an afternoon and evening of the wonderful music of Barbara Streisand!

Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh

Andy Irvine and Quilty

Together these two artists offer a unique musical journey taking in the cultures of their two native countries.Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, hi…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh