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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
22nd April - 14th June
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage and is now playing in Edinburgh's Playhouse. 
Hidden Door
11th June - 15th June
One of Edinburgh’s coolest and most exciting festivals, Hidden Door, returns with a bumper programme of music, art, theatre, dance and spoken word.
People sitting in the sun at St Andrews Square watching a film during the Square Cinema event
Square Cinema
13th June - 15th June
One of the UKs largest free outdoor cinema experience returns to the stunning surroundings of Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square Garden.
Side head view of a young woman singing.
St Mary’s Music School Vocal Scenes
18th June
Featuring excerpts from Mozart, Handel, Sondheim and Humperdinck, the Vocal Programme pupils present the School's first public, fully staged production.
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Curiosity Club
29th March - 21st June
Leave your grown-ups at the door and get inspired with Curiosity Club sessions at the National Museum of Scotland.
Leith Shoreline
Leith Festival
14th June - 22nd June
Showcasing the vibrant neighbourhood of Leith, enjoy a week filled with fun, music and community spirit at Leith Festival.
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WWII Cookery Class
26th June
Learn about food from WWII and try your hand at making some classic dishes.
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Distillery Discovery Evenings
20th February - 26th June
Award-winning whisky bar, Tipsy Midgie present a tasting event for both novices and enthusiasts alike.
A blue steamer ship, with a red and black funnel in the water, alongside a smaller boat with a white sail.
The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
7th February - 28th June
Dovecot Studios new exhibition explores how the Scottish Colourists forged a new language of colour in the 20th century.
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MNB Proud All Year Round Craft Market
5th July
MNB Scotland’s first ever Pride event takes place in Edinburgh this July.
A group of participants attending the backstage tour. The lit up auditorium can be seen in the background
Backstage Tour: Festival Theatre
5th October 2024 - 5th July 2025
This backstage tour is a great chance to go behind the scenes of the Festival Theatre
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Museum Socials
18th April - 18th July
Designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends and carers, enjoy more of the collection of the National Museum of Scotland.
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
11th July - 20th July
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is back for 2025 with a vibrant programme showcasing the very best Jazz and Blues artists that the world has to offer.
Edinburgh Foodies Festival
1st August - 3rd August
The UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series makes a spectacular return to Edinburgh this summer.
Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick.
Fringe by the Sea
1st August - 10th 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.
People taking part in ceilidh dancing
Summer Ceilidh
9th August - 16th August
Get your dancing shoes on for a night celebrating all things Scottish.
Cinema crowd at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
14th August - 20th August
With new feature films, world premieres ad more, join in the joy of film at the 78th edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Drum Major - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1st August - 23rd August
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo welcomes guests from around the world to experience its new show, The Heroes Who Made Us.

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