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Edinburgh

With the city’s skyline, cobbled streets and colourful characters as your backdrop, your favourite memories happened right here. Are you ready for more? There’s so many ways to embrace the city, explore, have fun on your doorstep and write new stories to revisit in years to come.

Resident or tourist, Forever Edinburgh is here to help you see Edinburgh in unexpected and exciting ways. Let the adventure begin.....

Things to Do

What's On

  • Edinburgh Spookttacular Event

    Edinburgh Zoo Spooktacular

    • 07 October 2022 - 31 October 2022

    This Halloween, Edinburgh Zoo is opening its gates after dark for a family-friendly spooktacular trail!

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  • Scottish International Storytelling Festival Credit Mairi Mcfadyen

    Scottish International Storytelling Festival

    • 14 October 2022 - 31 October 2022

    Enjoy the magic of storytelling, music, songs & ballads with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

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  • Dovecot Chanel To Westwood Credit Sonia Sieff

    KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood

    • 15 October 2022 - 11 March 2023

    Celebrating the history of fashion through knitwear, Dovecot Studios present a major exhibition of inspirational 20th century fashion knitwear.

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  • Harvey Nichols Bar

    Jazz Nights at the Forth Floor Brasserie

    • 21 October 2022 - 25 November 2022

    This autumn, swing by the luxury department store, Harvey Nichols for a stylish evening of live music & special seasonal autumn menu.

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  • Foul Clenger Rectangle The Real Mary Kings Tours

    True Crime Tours

    • 15 October 2022 - 31 October 2022

    Just in time for Halloween, join The Real Mary King’s Close for a night-time tour unearthing the crimes that took place underneath Edinburgh’s historic closes.

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  • Beltane Samhuinn Fire Parade 2021 Dancers

    Samhuinn Fire Festival

    • 31 October 2022

    Marking the transition from Summer to Winter, Samhuinn Fire Festival celebrates the arrival of the Celtic New Year with a dazzling mix of fire, drumming, acrobatics & theatre.

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    Edinburgh Short Film Festival

    • 28 October 2022 - 13 November 2022

    Celebrating their 10th anniversary, join Edinburgh Short Film Festival for special screenings of 10 years of best films, Scottish films, animation and comedy.

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  • Castle Of Light

    Castle of Light

    • 18 November 2022 - 30 December 2022

    This winter, discover spectacular projections and dazzling displays as the iconic Edinburgh Castle is illuminated after-dark.

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  • Summerhall Credit Mihaela Bodlovic

    Push the Boat Out

    • 04 November 2022 - 06 November 2022

    Featuring spoken word, hip hop, rap, workshops & walks, poetry in all it’s forms is represented at Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival.

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  • Christmas At The Royal Botanics

    Christmas at the Botanics

    • 17 November 2022 - 30 December 2022

    See Edinburgh’s Botanic Gardens burst into festive colours as the enchanting illuminated trail returns to brighten up the winter nights.

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  • Harvey Nichols Bar

    Jazz Nights at the Forth Floor Brasserie

    • 01 November 2022 - 25 November 2022

    This autumn, swing by the luxury department store, Harvey Nichols for a stylish evening of live music & special seasonal autumn menu.

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  • Ron Odonnell Robert Cresser Brush Shop Victoria Street 1978 The Artist

    Ron O’Donnell - Edinburgh: A Lost World

    • 19 November 2022 - 05 March 2023

    Take a step back in time to 1970’s and 80’s Edinburgh with the City Art Centre’s free winter exhibition.

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  • Edinburgh Art Fair

    Edinburgh Art Fair

    • 17 November 2022 - 20 November 2022

    After a 2 year absence, Edinburgh Art Fair returns to the city, showcasing high-quality artwork from around the world.

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  • DARKER ESFF LOGO BLACK COLOURED

    Edinburgh Short Film Festival

    • 01 November 2022 - 13 November 2022

    Celebrating their 10th anniversary, join Edinburgh Short Film Festival for special screenings of 10 years of best films, Scottish films, animation and comedy.

    See more

  • Hopetoun House Fireworks Image Credit Wullie Marr Photography

    Hopetoun House Fireworks and Bonfire Night

    • 05 November 2022

    Get set for a night of colour and explosion as the skies above Hopetoun House light up with the annual fireworks and bonfire night extravaganza.

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  • Castle Of Light

    Castle of Light

    • 01 December 2022 - 30 December 2022

    This winter, discover spectacular projections and dazzling displays as the iconic Edinburgh Castle is illuminated after-dark.

    See more

  • Christmas At The Royal Botanics

    Christmas at the Botanics

    • 01 December 2022 - 30 December 2022

    See Edinburgh’s Botanic Gardens burst into festive colours as the enchanting illuminated trail returns to brighten up the winter nights.

    See more

  • Spectacle Of Light Dalkeith Country Park

    Spectacle of Light

    • 02 December 2022 - 31 December 2022

    Immerse yourself in a magical after-dark family adventure at Dalkeith Country Park.

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  • Ron Odonnell Robert Cresser Brush Shop Victoria Street 1978 The Artist

    Ron O’Donnell - Edinburgh: A Lost World

    • 01 December 2022 - 05 March 2023

    Take a step back in time to 1970’s and 80’s Edinburgh with the City Art Centre’s free winter exhibition.

    See more