• NTS Resident Reward

    With one Resident Reward from one local business available each month to residents with a city of Edinburgh postcode, it’s time to rediscover the magic of Edinburgh all over again……...

    Resident Reward for June
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    From dazzling musical shows and breath-taking festivals to fascinating exhibitions and virtual debates and readings, there is always lots to do in Edinburgh.

    What's On in Edinburgh
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    Edinburgh has a jam-packed festival schedule all year around. Whether you love the arts, are mad about science, or relish the thought of getting lost in a good book, there's a festival for you.

    Edinburgh Festivals

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

  • Royal Highland Show Boy And Cow

    The Royal Highland Show

    • 22 June 2023 - 25 June 2023

    Celebrating the best of Scotland’s food, farming and rural life, the much-loved Royal Highland Show returns to Edinburgh this summer.

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  • GB Food Festival Crowd

    The Great British Food Festival

    • 10 June 2023 - 11 June 2023

    Showcasing amazing food and drink, demonstrations and entertainment, The Great British Food Festival returns to Dalkeith Country Park.

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  • Annadeacon Vickyallan Wild Swimming Stories Marine Fest C Annamoffatphotography

    Marine Fest

    • 08 June 2023 - 12 June 2023

    Dive into Marine Fest and explore a packed programme of marine-themed fun and educational events, exhibitions, workshops, trails and children’s shows.

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  • Canal Festival Raft Race

    Edinburgh Canal Festival & Raft Race

    • 17 June 2023

    Join in with a host of family-friendly events on Edinburgh’s Union Canal.

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  • The Gin To My Tonic Show 23

    The Gin to my Tonic

    • 09 June 2023 - 10 June 2023

    The biggest touring gin festival in the UK, The Gin to my Tonic, is coming to Edinburgh.

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  • Peter Howson Standing In Front Of His Painting Wagner 2023 Oil On Canvas The Artist Photographer Greg Macvean

    When the Apple Ripens: Peter Howson at 65: A Retrospective

    • 01 June 2023 - 01 October 2023

    The first major Peter Howson retrospective exhibition opens at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre.

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  • Real Mary Kings Close Pride 23

    Pride History Tours

    • 02 June 2023 - 30 June 2023

    Discover four centuries of Scotland’s untold LGBTQIA+ history with Edinburgh’s award-winning attraction, The Real Mary King’s Close.

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  • Dovecot Studios Kate Fassett

    Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern

    • 01 June 2023 - 08 July 2023

    Encompassing knitting, needlepoint, mosaic, quilting & textile design, step into the world of artist and designer Kaffe Fassett with Dovecot Studios.

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  • Dalkeith Adventure Cinema Sunset

    Dalkeith Open-Air Cinema

    • 30 June 2023 - 02 July 2023

    Experience cinematic blockbusters in the historic grounds of Dalkeith Country Park.

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  • Fatimas Promise Festival Of Migration

    Festival of Migration

    • 16 June 2023 - 18 June 2023

    Celebrating diversity inclusion through visual art, music, theatre, workshops, crafts and food, Art27Scotland presents Festival of Migration.

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    StagEHd Festival

    • 10 June 2023 - 11 June 2023

    Returning once more to the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens, StagEHd Festival presents a weekend of open-access, free-to-attend theatre.

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    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    • 04 August 2023 - 26 August 2023

    Set against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo stage their new show, Stories.

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    Edinburgh International Festival

    • 04 August 2023 - 27 August 2023

    Bringing the world’s best music, theatre, opera and dance together, join in the celebrations as Edinburgh International Festival celebrates its 76th anniversary.

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  • Foodie Festival Summary

    Edinburgh Foodies Festival

    • 04 August 2023 - 06 August 2023

    Enjoy the UK’s biggest touring celebration of food, drink and music as Foodies Festival comes to Edinburgh this summer.

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