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Soundhouse Winter Festival
26th November - 30th November
Featuring some of Scotland’s finest jazz and trad musicians, emerging new musicians and workshops, Soundhouse Winter Festival returns this November.
A girl with ear defenders looks at a sensory map in front of the Giant Kaleidosphere exhibit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh
Sensory Sunday
5th July - 6th December
Join Camera Obscura for Sensory Sunday, a sensory adapted morning open to any visitors who prefer a calmer environment to explore.
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The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
26th April - 6th December
The glamorous Edwardians are explored in a new exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Edinburgh Playhouse Backstage Tours
11th September - 12th December
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed, and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse on a guided backstage tour.
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Time + Space: 2026 Group Exhibition
9th October - 20th December
A new free exhibition at Collective Gallery explores themes of ritual, myth and memory.
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
3rd January - 26th December
Delve into the strange and surprisingly scientific world of 17th century medicine at The Real Mary King’s Close.
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Victoria Bar’s Wednesday Quiz Night
1st September - 30th December
Fancy testing your trivia skills? Head to Leith's Victoria Bar for their weekly quiz night.
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Closes & Coffee Tour
1st January - 31st December
Uncover a different side of Edinburgh with Closes & Coffee, a unique two-part experience that blends rich history with a perfectly brewed cup.
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Cream Tea Tours
1st April 2026 - 1st January 2027
Enjoy tea and a guided tour at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
18th July 2026 - 16th January 2027
Opening in July, Dovecot Studios presents the Scottish premiere of Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, featuring many costumes never seen in public before.
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BSL Seasonal Garden Tours
9th August 2026 - 16th January 2027
Explore the changing seasons, and discover the history of the Botanics on a guided tour delivered in British Sign Language.
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Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns
13th November 2026 - 21st February 2027
Prepare for lift off, as Edinburgh Zoo’s spectacular outdoor lantern trail is back - this time with a space safari theme.
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Collection Centre Tours
25th February 2026 - 23rd February 2027
Discover the secrets of how The National Museum of Scotland store their renowned collections.
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Music at the Museum
27th October 2026 - 2nd March 2027
Featuring folk, classical, traditional and modern, enjoy free live music performances at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Museum Socials
18th September 2026 - 19th March 2027
Designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends and carers, enjoy more of the collection of the National Museum of Scotland.
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The Sunday Sketch
20th September 2026 - 21st March 2027
Learn how to sketch, taking inspiration from the incredible collections on display at The National Museum of Scotland.
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Arthur’s Secrets
27th January 2026 - 30th March 2027
Learn more about Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's ancient volcano, on a free guided walk.
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Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire
14th November 2026 - 18th April 2027
A major new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland sheds new light on the Roman occupation in Scotland.

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