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Beltane Fire Society on steps of the National Monument.
Beltane Fire Festival
30th April
Be part of Beltane Fire Festival as they celebrate the end of winter with fiery displays, elaborate costumes and immersive storytelling.
Image of a man wearing a leather jacket, holding a saxophone.
John Burgess Quintet at the Green Note
30th April
Presented by Juniper Green Note Grassroots Jazz Club, experience a night of jazz with internationally acclaimed saxophonist, John Burgess.
Women waving a steel bell in one hand, and carrying a sack in the other.
Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour
3rd April - 30th April
Step into the dark days of the plague in Edinburgh with the Real Mary King's Close.
Table of women singing enthusiastically and waving their hands in the air.
Disco Palast: Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s
1st May
Get ready to rewind the clock as 80s icon Martin Kemp lands at Brewhemia for one evening of pure retro revelry.
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The Big Meet
2nd May
The Big Meet at OMNi marks the start of a new chapter for the leisure and entertainment destination with a free events day for all the family.
Collage of images relating to bowling, including bowling balls, a green and people playing.
National Try Bowls Weekend
2nd May - 3rd May
Suitable for all ages, come along to Willowbrae Bowling Club for free bowling taster sessions.
Portobello Beach
Porty Festival
2nd May - 4th May
After its debut event, Porty Festival is back in May 2026, celebrating all that’s great about Portobello, Edinburgh's seaside town.
2 women looking through a hold in a wall.
SI-FAN Fantastic Film Festival
1st May - 4th May
Prepared to be transported to other worlds as SI-FAN Fantastic Film Festival returns with a brand new line-up of spellbinding genre films.
2 people looking at a stall filled with lots of wooden items.
Edinburgh Park Spring Market
6th May
Set in the heart of Edinburgh Park, this open-air market brings together a fantastic mix of local traders and makers.
Poster image, with blocks of colour of either side, advertising Abstract Art for Beginners.
Abstract Art for Beginners
7th May
Enjoy a relaxing art class where you can unwind, sip a little wine, and let your creativity flow.
A group of people standing on a stage, singing.
Alma College Choir in Edinburgh
8th May
See Alma College Choir from Michigan perform a range of classical, spiritual and traditional songs for mixed voices by Brahms, Haydn, Bernstein and many more.
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The Loft Party Leith Presents Michael Gray
9th May
Experience the music of DJ and music producer, Michael Gray at Port of Leith Distillery.
2 people look at a table and stand, on which are displayed prints and paintings.
Shop the Studio
9th May
Out of the Blue Drill Hall host a student-led pop-up art sale by emerging artists.
A group of pipers wearing traditional Scottish dress.
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
9th May
Get ready to celebrate Scottish culture and heritage at the Edinburgh Tartan Parade.
Front entrance to Assembly Rooms.
Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Festival
9th May
Celebrating wines from across the world, Edinburgh Uncorked is back this May.
Runners running through a sunny wooded area.
MYPAS Bluebell Trail Run
10th May
Run the 5K or 10K trail, or Junior 1K and help to raise funds for MYPAS.
3 people in kilts playing the bagpipes.
Edinburgh Tradfest
1st May - 11th May
Showcasing the best in traditional arts, Edinburgh Tradfest’s 2026 programme features traditional music, film, storytelling, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events.
6 people wearing different country's national dress.
Cultural Heritage Live: Gyle Centre
11th May
This vibrant celebration marks the opening of Cultural Heritage Month 2026, a new UK-wide initiative bringing people together to celebrate culture, identity and community through fashion, arts and storytelling.

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