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Official Guide to Edinburgh
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This is Edinburgh

This is Edinburgh is a hub of all the best things to do, see and enjoy in the city. You’ll find great days out and get the inside scoop on the best little-known places waiting to be discovered. Join our conversations on Facebook and Twitter pages using #thisisedinburgh. 

Things to Do

What's On

  • Message from the Skies

    • 01 January 2019 - 25 December 2018

    See Edinburgh in a new light for 2019.

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  • The Johann Strauss Gala

    • 11 January 2019 - 11 January 2019

    Enjoy an enchanting evening featuring all your favourite waltzes and polkas.

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  • Robots

    • 18 January 2019 - 05 May 2019

    Discover over 100 humanoid machines at this fascinating exhibition.

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  • Dome Nights

    • 19 January 2019 - 27 January 2019

    Discover an immersive re-imagining of The Planets at Dynamic Earth.

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  • Les Miserables

    • 22 January 2019 - 19 February 2019

    One of the world's most iconic musicals comes to Edinburgh.

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  • Burns&Beyond

    • 22 January 2019 - 27 January 2019

    A brand new festival celebrating Scottish culture from Burns to now in venues across Edinburgh city centre.

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  • Museum of the Moon

    • 21 January 2019 - 26 January 2019

    Visit this spectacular installation as part of the Burns&Beyond festival.

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  • Culture Trail: Burns&Beyond

    • 26 January 2019 - 26 January 2019

    Discover hidden performances in secret spaces across Edinburgh.

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  • 6 Nations at BT Murrayfield

    • 02 February 2019 - 09 March 2019

    Wrap up warm and cheer on the home team as Scotland tackle their opponents at Murrayfield.

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  • The Lady Vanishes

    • 18 February 2019 - 23 February 2019

    The King's Theatre hosts a new stage adaptation of Hitchcock's classic thriller.

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  • Jersey Boys

    • 19 February 2019 - 02 March 2019

    The internationally acclaimed stage sensation comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse.

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  • The Art of African Metalwork

    • 22 February 2019 - 25 August 2019

    Discover highlights of the museum’s 19th and early 20th century collections from west and central Africa.

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