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Painting of a young girl in a long red dress at writing desk.
Jane Austen’s Love & Freindship [Sic]
28th June
Discover Jane Austen's real teenage fan-fiction with a tale of death, robbery and heartbreak.
A group of adults and children dancing.
Easy Sundays
14th June - 28th June
The Scottish Storytelling Centre host Easy Sundays, fortnightly sessions of stories, music, community and friendship.
A group of people singing on a flood-lit stage.
Pop and Rock Choir Concert
29th June
Get ready to rock out with a free pop and rock concert at Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirk.
Facade of 9 Queen Street, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Forensic Edinburgh
1st July
Join the Royal College of Physicians for a talk uncovering Edinburgh’s rich, and often unsettling, forensic past.
An image of a map, with portrait images of 3 people on top of it.
Journeyings
4th July
Come on board with St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral for a trip around the world in 60 minutes of words and music.
Brewhemia exterior
The Body Snatchers: A Murder Mystery
5th July
Experience an evening of dining and deception at Brewhemia.
5 musicians performing on a outdoor stage in front of an audience.
King Arthur and the Holy Fail
7th July - 8th July
Taking place at Edinburgh Castle, The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.
Painting of a series of lines and blocks, in shades of red, purple and grey.
The Art of Becoming
6th July - 10th July
A new free exhibition at Out of the Blue Drill Hall explores the theme of liminality, and the journey of becoming an art therapist.
Poster image of Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, featuring one man wearing a modern-day suit, and another in old-fashioned clothing and holding a musical instrument.
Recomposed by Max Richter: The Four Seasons
11th July
Composer Max Richter presents a unique interpretation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Person carrying a tray of drinks on a tray.
Dine and Disco
12th July
Brewhemia host Dine and Disco - an evening of live music, immersive entertainment and indulgent dining.
A poster for Frank Perowsky and Colin Steele with the Green Note Trio, with 2 musicians.
Frank Perowsky and Colin Steele
16th July
Juniper Green Note present an evening of jazz quintet with the acclaimed Frank Perowsky (tenor sax and clarinet) and Colin Steele (trumpet).
An elderly man looking at a display of a model ship, which is inside a glass cabinet.
Sea Shanty Workshop
18th July
Learn about the history of sea shanties, and have a go at singing your own seafaring song at this workshop.
People dancing together in a dark space, with illuminated lighting.
Laldie Ceilidhs
20th June - 18th July
For the chance to “gie' it laldie”, join Laldie Ceilidhs for an evening of fun and friendly Scottish social dancing.
Group of people in an indoor hall, watching a person perform on stage.
Loud Poets Open Mic
23rd February - 20th July
Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic night at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Man playing a trombone.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
17th July - 26th July
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is back for 2026 with a vibrant programme showcasing the very best jazz and blues artists that the world has to offer.
Adults and young children dancing in a large outdoor area.
FoxFest
25th July - 26th July
FoxFest returns to Conifox Adventure Park this July, bringing a full weekend of music, comedy, magic and high-energy entertainment for families.
Poster image of Botanical Watercolour Painting Sessions, with pink flowers in the background.
Botanical Watercolour Painting Sessions
28th July - 29th July
Take part in a botanical watercolour session, based on seasonal subjects taken from nature.
Close-up of 4 filled whisky glasses, and 2 bars of chocolate.
Gold Chocolate & Whisky Tour
5th March - 31st July
Raise a dram at The Scotch Whisky Experience’s new indulgent chocolate pairing tour.

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