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Women standing on stage performing.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
18th October - 31st October
Enjoy the magic of music, songs and ballads with the world’s largest celebration of storytelling - the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
rue Crime Tour with tour guide holding a saw at Real Mary Kings Close
True Crime Tours
10th October - 31st October
A tour for only the bravest of visitors….explore tales of crime and punishment from Edinburgh’s past.
a Fire thrower taking part at the Samhuinn fire Festival
Samhuinn Fire Festival
31st October
Expect fiery performances, music and dance with the immersive Samhuinn Fire Festival.
Real Mary Kings Close Tour guide with a Lantern at the top of the close
Lantern Led Tours
11th October - 31st October
Step beneath the Royal Mile and shine a light onto Edinburgh's past with an atmospheric after dark lantern led tour.
Children sitting in pumpkin patch
Craigies Pumpkin Festival
1st October - 31st October
Get ready for a spook-tacular experience at Craigies Pumpkin Festival!
The outside of Brewhemia Edinburgh at night. Includes lighten up Brewhemia sign, LGBTQ flags and floral façade.,© Brewhemia Edinburgh
Brewhemia’s Halloween Extravaganza
26th October - 31st October
Dare to join Brewhemia for their Halloween Extravaganza!
Film camera projecting onto screen.
Halloween Movie Month
17th October - 31st October
Be thrilled with a month of horror films at Moonwake Beer Co.
Exterior of Holyrood Distillery at night, with lights illuminating the building.
Distillery After Dark
31st October - 1st November
Come along for an evening of sipping, storytelling, festivities and folklore at the inaugural Distillery After Dark celebration.
Tour Guide leading tour in a close of Edinburgh royal mile at night
Halloween at Mercat Tours
25th October - 2nd November
This Halloween, join Mercat Tours for a range of spine-tingling tours.
Girl playing Tetris on computer during Game on Exhibition.
Game On
29th June - 3rd November
Game On, the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games, arrives in Edinburgh this summer.
3 filled glasses and menu set out on table.
Patron Parlour Tasting Sessions
19th September - 7th November
Step into the secret world of The Alchemist’s Patrón Parlour for an exquisite tequila tasting session.
Audience at the Filmhouse for the Short Film Festival
Edinburgh Short Film Festival
25th October - 10th November
The Edinburgh Short Film Festival once again brings some of the world’s best short films to Edinburgh.
Festival Theatre Auditorium
Festival Theatre’s Dementia Friendly Activities
17th October - 25th November
Come and connect with others in one of Festival Theatre’s dementia friendly community events.
Orange coloured book standing up with Pentlands Book Festival written on cover
Pentlands Book Festival
23rd October - 28th November
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pentlands Book Festival returns with a varied programme of talks by authors.
Edinburgh Magic
11th October - 11th December
Enjoy an intimate and astonishing performance of magic in enchanting surrounds.
Gold table runner embroidered with flowers (detail) from Hill of Tarvit
Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art
25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025
This autumn, Dovecot Studios presents a major new exhibition of Scotland’s textile treasures.
The exterior of the Modern Two building,© National Galleries Scotland/Keith Hunter
Women in Revolt!
25th May 2024 - 26th January 2025
Discover tales of collaboration, creativity and rebellion as Women in Revolt! arrives in Edinburgh for its only Scottish tour date.
picture by Everlyn-Nicodemus called
Everlyn Nicodemus
19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025
Explore the first ever retrospective by Edinburgh-based artist, Everlyn Nicodemus.

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