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Brewhemia exterior
Klub Kabaret
16th May - 27th June
Brewhemia's Klub Kabaret has something for everyone – a quintessential occasion for celebrations, couples, and friends 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.
Ariel image of the exterior o Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle and House of the Binns
Two Houses and a Castle Guided Walk
29th June
Explore West Lothian's scenic beauty and rich history with a guided hike between Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle, and The House of the Binns.
Festival Theatre Auditorium
Festival Theatre’s Dementia Friendly Activities
26th May - 30th June
Come and connect with others in one of Festival Theatre’s dementia friendly community events.
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
Room with plain brick walls with tables laden with things for sell. There are various people in the room.
MNB Proud All Year Round Craft Market
5th July
MNB Scotland’s first ever Pride event takes place in Edinburgh this July.
Close-up of a red and black ladybug on a blue flower.
Mini Beasts / Pond Dipping Safari
12th July
Discover the fascinating minibeasts living within the grounds of Hopetoun House.
Row of people playing bagpipes and dressed in traditional Scottish dress.
UK Pipe Band Championships
12th July
Enjoy a spectacular day of traditional piping, drumming and Scottish culture fun for all the family at the UK Pipe Band Championships.
A couple sat at a table looking at pieces of paper, while a woman in an olive green bodywarmer stands beside them.
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.
Man playing a trombone.
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.
Young girl playing a saxophone. In the background is a music organ.
Music Improvisation Course
8th August - 10th August
Designed for children aged between 10 and 18, join St Mary's Music School this summer for the 3 days of music improvisation.
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.
2 figures - one playing bagpipes, and one playing a violin, in traditional Scottish dress. Behind them is a large castle.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1st August - 23rd August
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo welcomes guests from around the world to experience its landmark 75th anniversary show, The Heroes Who Made Us.
City Art Centre Italian Connection display
Edinburgh Art Festival
7th August - 24th August
The UK’s largest annual festival of visual art celebrates its 21st anniversary with a programme promised to be amazing.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Bookshop
Edinburgh International Book Festival
9th August - 24th August
From prize-winners to emerging writers, the Edinburgh International Book Festival returns with an exciting programme celebrating the written word, literature and ideas.

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