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Art on the Brain at the National Gallery
25th July - 26th July
See, for the first time, the impact of art on your brainwaves.
Tour Guide dressed in plague doctor outfit for the medical tour at The Real Mary Kings Close
Medical History Tour
6th July - 27th July
Join The Real Mary King’s Close for a special tour that explores Edinburgh’s rich medical history.
The Word Cats on a spine of a book
CATS – The Beyond Broadway Experience
26th July - 27th July
Embark on an adventure into a captivating realm of music, dance and feline enchantment with CATS - The Beyond Broadway Experience.
Edinburgh Food Festival
19th July - 28th July
Enjoy 10 days of worldwide tastes and flavours at Edinburgh’s largest free-to-enter food festival.
People sat outside of Moonwake brewery and taproom,© Moonwake Beer Co. 2023
Lunarpalooza Festival
26th July - 28th July
More than just a beer festival, Lunarpalooza is a celebration with live music, street food, cocktails and draught beer from Moonwake and special guest breweries.
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Edinburgh Zoo Brick Safari
24th May - 31st July
Experience a fantastic new trail of toy bricks inspired by your favourite animals.
A Truck with Braveheart decoration at Truckfest
Truckfest Scotland
3rd August - 4th August
Get set for a day of incredible trucks at Truckfest Scotland.
Coburg House Open Studios
2nd August - 4th August
Venture inside the studios of Edinburgh’s talented artisans and artists, see how they work and buy something truly original, at the Coburg House Open Studios.
Cooking demonsatrations at the Foodies Festival
Edinburgh Foodies Festival
2nd August - 4th August
The UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series makes a spectacular return to Edinburgh this summer.
Two women standing with horse
Ladies Day at Musselburgh Racecourse
9th August
Get ready for one the most stylish events of the summer, Ladies Day at Musselburgh Racecourse.
Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick.
Fringe by the Sea
2nd August - 11th August
Featuring 250+ shows across 10 days, Fringe by the Sea brings a range of top-notch comedy, music, literature, performance and food and drink to North Berwick.
Performance by StreetSigns at the Edinburgh Deaf Festival
Edinburgh Deaf Festival
9th August - 18th August
Comprising theatre, comedy, workshops, tours and exhibitions, Edinburgh Deaf Festival is an accessible celebration of deaf culture, language and heritage.
Drawings of Lauriston Castle by the Edinburgh Sketcher
Edinburgh Sketcher Returns to Lauriston Castle
21st June - 18th August
Capture the beauty of Lauriston Castle on paper in a workshop with the Edinburgh Sketcher.
Cinema crowd at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
15th August - 21st August
With 37 new feature films, 18 world premieres, 4 special retrospective screenings and 5 short film programmes, join in the joy of film at the 77th edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Couple walking with Lauriston Castle in back ground
The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
13th August - 22nd August
Discover Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with world-class magicians.
Drum Major - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
2nd August - 24th August
Set against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will welcome guests from around the world to experience its new show, Journeys.
Nicola Benedetti performs with Scottish Chamber Orchestra |
Edinburgh International Festival
2nd August - 25th August
Bringing the world’s best music, theatre, opera and dance together, join in the celebrations of the 2024 Edinburgh International Festival.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Bookshop
Edinburgh International Book Festival
10th August - 25th August
From prize-winners to emerging writers, the Edinburgh International Book Festival returns with an exciting programme celebrating the written word, literature and ideas.

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