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Things to Do
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What's On
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The Edinburgh Festival Wheel
- 01 July 2018 - 02 September 2018
See the city from a new perspective.
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Jazz & Blues Festival
- 13 July 2018 - 22 July 2018
Jazz and Blues talent from all over the world join together to entertain Edinburgh this July.
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Edinburgh Art Festival
- 26 July 2018 - 26 August 2018
The UK's biggest festival of visual art comes to Edinburgh.
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The Re(a)d Bed
- 01 July 2018 - 08 July 2018
Art and Therapeutic Design at the City Art Centre.
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Their Work is not Forgotten
- 01 July 2018 - 14 October 2018
Celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage at the Museum of Edinburgh.
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Art of Glass
- 01 July 2018 - 16 September 2018
Discover the diverse work of glass artists in the UK.
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Rembrandt: Britain's Discovery of the Master
- 07 July 2018 - 14 October 2018
Explore the British influence of this iconic Dutch artist.
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Emil Nolde: Colour is Life
- 14 July 2018 - 21 October 2018
Discover the work of one of the greatest colourists of the twentieth century.
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Travelling Gallery at 40
- 27 July 2018 - 04 November 2018
Reflect on 40 years of Scotland's Travelling Gallery.
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Rip it Up
- 01 July 2018 - 25 November 2018
Discover the story of Scottish pop, from the 1950's to the present day.
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Growing up with Books
- 01 July 2018 - 09 December 2018
Rediscover your favourite childhood tales at this enchanting exhibition.
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In Focus: Scottish Photography
- 07 July 2018 - 12 May 2019
Explore a fascinating collection of photography from the 19th century to the present day.
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The West End Character Project
- 01 August 2018 - 31 August 2018
Discover the people that shape one of Edinburgh's most colourful quarters.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- 03 August 2018 - 25 August 2018
The Sky is the Limit for the 2018 Edinburgh Tattoo.
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Edinburgh International Festival
- 03 August 2018 - 27 August 2018
Audiences and artists from all over the world come together for Edinburgh's annual celebration of culture.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- 03 August 2018 - 27 August 2018
Step Into The Unknown this August.
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The Edinburgh Cup
- 04 August 2018 - 05 August 2018
Celebrate grassroots youth football in Scotland.
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European Championships Glasgow 2018: Diving
- 06 August 2018 - 12 August 2018
Europe's finest elite divers come to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
- 11 August 2018 - 27 August 2018
Charlotte Square Gardens welcomes back the Edinburgh Book Festival this August.
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Beyond Borders International Festival
- 25 August 2018 - 26 August 2018
Debate international issues in the beautiful grounds of Traquair House.
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Edwin G Lucas: An Individual Eye
- 04 August 2018 - 10 February 2019
Explore the work of one of the most unique Scottish painters of the 20th century.
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The Caledonian Cup Raceday
- 15 September 2018 - 15 September 2018
Enjoy a great day of racing and local beer at Musselburgh Racecourse.
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Edinburgh Riding of the Marches
- 16 September 2018
Enjoy the thrill of the ride as hundreds of riders from across Scotland come together to commemorate a tradition dating back to 1579.
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The Edinburgh Kiltwalk
- 16 September 2018 - 16 September 2018
Take on the challenge and raise money for Scotland's kids this September.
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Sea Creatures: Life Beneath the Ocean
- 21 September 2018 - 18 October 2018
Discover creatures of the deep in this new exhibition.
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Still Alice
- 25 September 2018 - 29 September 2018
This moving tale comes to The Kings Theatre this September.
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Edinburgh Doors Open Days
- 29 September 2018 - 30 September 2018
Get ready to explore...