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Scottish International Storytelling Festival
21st October - 31st October
Enjoy myths, folklore and stories through the theme of Bird and Beast at the world’s largest annual celebration of storytelling - the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
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.
6 children sitting on bales of hale, holding pumpkins in front of their faces.
Halloween Happenings
10th October - 1st November
From a spooky family trail, to an after-dark outdoor cinema, there's plenty of frightful fun to be had at Dalkeith Country Park this October.
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Tarot & Tipples
29th October
Leith’s bestselling Tarot & Tipples Nights are back at Malones Leith.
A drag artist surrounded by a crowd of people.
Europop Drag Boozy Brunch
3rd October
Dig out the 90s threads, frost your tips, dust off the hairbrush microphone and get ready to channel your inner Europop icon at Brewhemia’s Europop Drag Boozy Brunch.
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Creating Inner Safety
3rd October
Creating Inner Safety is an art therapy group workshop designed to support nervous system regulation through creative expression.
A black and white image of a man's face, with his eyes closed. On one eyelid is written
1984
27th October - 7th November
The nightmare of a totalitarian society built on terror and lies is brought to life on stage in this powerful new adaptation of George Orwell’s final novel.
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
2nd October - 18th October
Adapted by David Harrower from the novel by Muriel Spark, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie arrives on stage this October.
Cartoon image of a skeleton playing a violin, standing against a full moon.
Tim Burton’s Universe by Mystery Ensemble
31st October
This Halloween, embark on a journey through the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton in a musical event at Greyfriars Kirk.
A lit lighthouse on a outcrop of rocks in the middle of an expanse of water.
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Edinburgh
17th October
Taking place in Greyfriars Kirk, renowned ensemble, The Sixteen, perform a programme of choral music.
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Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair
23rd October - 24th October
The first ever Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair brings together established and emerging artists though a curated selection of contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, illustration and mixed-media works.
A poster image for Seeing the now - Mindful Photography, featuring 4 images of nature at different times in the year.
Seasonal Mindful Photography Workshops
3rd October 2026 - 10th July 2027
See the familiar with fresh eyes through a photography workshop, and explore the changing landscape through the seasons.
4 men standing in a row, with the 2 at each end each holding a guitar.
Costa Rica Guitar Quartet Concert
16th October
Costa Rica Guitar Quartet bring the rhythm of Latin America to Edinburgh with a free afternoon concert.
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Easy Sundays
13th September - 29th November
The Scottish Storytelling Centre host Easy Sundays, fortnightly sessions of stories, music, community and friendship.
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Time + Space: 2026 Group Exhibition
9th October - 20th December
A new free exhibition at Collective Gallery explores themes of ritual, myth and memory.
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Maritime Leith’s Black History
2nd October - 23rd October
Tour Trinity House and discover the stories that link the collection and maritime Leith with Black History.
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Big Living History Week
10th October - 18th October
The Living History characters are back at Edinburgh Castle, Blackness Castle and Craigmillar Castle.
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Music at the Museum
27th October 2026 - 2nd March 2027
Featuring folk, classical, traditional and modern, enjoy free live music performances at the National Museum of Scotland.

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