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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.
City Art Centre Italian Connection display
Edinburgh Art Festival
9th August - 25th August
The UK’s largest annual festival of visual art celebrates its 20th anniversary with its biggest programme to date.
The West End Fair
29th July - 25th August
Scotland's premier art and design fair returns to Edinburgh with a unique selection of works by talented makers, designers and artists.
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.
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.
EFFS - Virgin Money Street Events
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2nd August - 26th August
See Edinburgh come alive with an exciting range of theatre, comedy, music, dance, circus and more with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Tour Guide at The Real Mary's King Close dressed up for the True Crime tour
True Crime Tours
2nd August - 31st August
Are you ready to discover the darker side of Edinburgh’s history?
Do Ho Suh sitting next to his Tracing Time exhibition.
Do Ho Suh: Tracing Time
17th February - 1st September
Immerse yourself in the wondrous imagination of one of the world’s leading contemporary artists, Do Ho Suh.
Girl building LEGO® creation at the Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh
Play with plants
15th June - 1st September
Explore the world of plants through hands-on activities at the Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh.
Lady with microphone looking down to people taking part in Moonwalk
MoonWalk Scotland
7th September
Join in the fun of the MoonWalk Scotland charity walk and raise vital funds for breast cancer awareness, prevention and support.
Eric Liddell's EHL Cap from 1879
Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend
25th July - 12th September
An inspiring exhibition celebrates the legacy of The Flying Scotsman and Olympic hero, Eric Liddell.
National Galleries Scotland, Peter and Grandson Former miner, Peter McCutcheon from Fife, with his grandson, in front of a banner displaying a Milton Rogovin photograph from 1982
Before and After Coal
23rd March - 15th September
Images and Voices from Scotland’s Mining Communities
Main Tent Stage at Vogrie Pogrie festival
Vogrie Pogrie Festival
13th September - 15th September
A celebration of innovation, creativity and magic, join in the fun of Vogrie Pogrie Festival.
Jamu making workshop at Art Walk Porty
Art Walk Porty
7th September - 15th September
With a live art focus, Art Walk Porty offers an eclectic programme of contemporary art and walking.
Style and Society Dressing for the Georgians exhibition at King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyrood House
Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians
22nd March - 22nd September
Reopening under its new name, The King’s Gallery relaunches with an exhibition exploring the fashions of 18th century Britain.
Chris Ofili, The Caged Bird's Song, 2014–2017 at Dovecot Tapestry Studio, Edinburgh
Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song
28th June - 5th October
Dovecot Studios’ major tapestry with artist Chris Ofili returns to Edinburgh this summer.
Adam Bruce Thomson, picture of Stormy Sea, c.1963.
Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path
11th May - 6th October
One of the impactful artists of his generation, the work of Edinburgh artist, Adam Bruce Thomson is explored at the City Art Centre’s new exhibition.
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.

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