What's on in Edinburgh

Discover what's on in Edinburgh this month.

From dazzling musical shows and breath-taking festivals to fascinating exhibitions and virtual debates and readings, there is always lots to do in Edinburgh. Browse through our list of events below and plan your weekend, week, or month ahead. 

Covid-19

Due to Covid-19, some events and festivals have gone virtual so you can be entertained from the safety and comfort of your own home. 

There is light, however, as we are discovering more physical events returning to Edinburgh with new safety measures. Please keep an eye on this page to see What's On in Edinburgh this month. 

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  • Archie Brennan 1 Image Courtesy Of Archie Brennan Estate S

    Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop!

    • 01 July 2021 - 30 August 2021

    Delve into the world of modern tapestry with Edinburgh native Archie Brennan’s first major exhibition.

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  • Ray Harryhausen Titan Of Cinema S

    Ray Harryhausen

    • 01 July 2021 - 31 August 2021

    Discover the revolutionary work of the godfather of fantasy film making in an exciting exhibition.

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    Edinburgh Zoo After Hours

    • 01 July 2021 - 14 August 2021

    Soak up the atmosphere of Edinburgh Zoo at night! This summer, Edinburgh Zoo are opening their gates to give you more opportunities to see your favourite animals in the summer evenings.

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  • The Galloway Hoard C National Museums Scotland S

    The Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure

    • 01 July 2021 - 12 September 2021

    Discover the Galloway Hoard, the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland

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  • Edinburgh Art Festival S

    Edinburgh Art Festival

    • 29 July 2021 - 29 August 2021

    Art is Back! Edinburgh Art Festival returns with 35+ exhibitions across the city and a special programme of online events and presentations.

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  • Search Party Phonemap S

    Search Party Edinburgh

    • 01 July 2021 - 29 August 2021

    Get your team together for an exciting and interactive race-against-time adventure through Edinburgh!

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  • Wild Dining At Jupiter Artland S

    Wild Dining at Jupiter Artland

    • 01 July 2021 - 28 August 2021

    Scotland’s Events Chef of Year brings culinary creativity to Jupiter Artland with a series of ten wild dining events.

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  • Life On The Forth S

    Life on the Forth: Collections from Edinburgh’s Coastal Communities

    • 29 July 2021

    Join Museums & Galleries Edinburgh for a free virtual exhibition exploring the history of Edinburgh’s coastal communities.

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  • Prince Philip Celebration Britannia Copyright Royal Collection Trust S

    Prince Philip: A Celebration

    • 23 July 2021 - 31 October 2021

    This summer, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will host a special display to commemorate the life and legacy of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain’s longest-serving consort.

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  • Bobby Heritage Trail Ocean Terminal S

    Bobby’s Heritage Trail

    • 12 July 2021 - 31 July 2021

    Looking for free fun activities for children over the summer holidays? Come along to A Summer to Remember at The Wee Museum of Memory in Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre.

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  • Prince Philip Celebration Britannia Copyright Royal Collection Trust S

    Prince Philip: A Celebration

    • 01 August 2021 - 31 October 2021

    This summer, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will host a special display to commemorate the life and legacy of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain’s longest-serving consort.

    See more

  • Gothic Rocket S

    Digital Lecture: The Gothic Rocket: The Scott Monument

    • 20 August 2021

    Join Edinburgh Museums & Historic Environment Scotland on the week of Sir Walter Scott’s 250th birthday for a digital talk on this Victorian Gothic monument.

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  • After Hours Edinburgh Zoo FB

    Edinburgh Zoo After Hours

    • 01 August 2021 - 14 August 2021

    Soak up the atmosphere of Edinburgh Zoo at night! This summer, Edinburgh Zoo are opening their gates to give you more opportunities to see your favourite animals in the summer evenings.

    See more

  • The Galloway Hoard C National Museums Scotland S

    The Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure

    • 01 August 2021 - 12 September 2021

    Discover the Galloway Hoard, the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland

    See more

  • Edinburgh Art Festival S

    Edinburgh Art Festival

    • 01 August 2021 - 29 August 2021

    Art is Back! Edinburgh Art Festival returns with 35+ exhibitions across the city and a special programme of online events and presentations.

    See more

  • Film In The City S

    Edinburgh International Film Festival

    • 18 August 2021 - 25 August 2021

    Film is back! Combining indoor and outdoor cinema experiences, as well as online screenings and events, the 74th EIFF will focus on bringing communities together again.

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  • Search Party Phonemap S

    Search Party Edinburgh

    • 01 August 2021 - 29 August 2021

    Get your team together for an exciting and interactive race-against-time adventure through Edinburgh!

    See more

  • Art Of Hospitality S

    The Art of Hospitality

    • 06 August 2021 - 30 August 2021

    Explore the work of award winning Scottish artist, Michael Worobec in a new retrospective exhibition.

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  • Wild Dining At Jupiter Artland S

    Wild Dining at Jupiter Artland

    • 01 August 2021 - 28 August 2021

    Scotland’s Events Chef of Year brings culinary creativity to Jupiter Artland with a series of ten wild dining events.

    See more

  • Bobby Heritage Trail Ocean Terminal S

    Bobby’s Heritage Trail

    • 01 August 2021 - 31 July 2021

    Looking for free fun activities for children over the summer holidays? Come along to A Summer to Remember at The Wee Museum of Memory in Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre.

    See more

  • LSO Sir Simon Rattle Mark Allan 1 S

    The Edinburgh International Festival

    • 07 August 2021 - 29 August 2021

    Marking the return of live performance to Scotland’s capital, the 2021 EIF returns, with bespoke outdoor venues to safely reunite artists and audiences to rediscover the magic of live performance.

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  • Fringe By The Sea S

    Fringe by the Sea

    • 06 August 2021 - 15 August 2021

    Bringing the very best of local, national and international talent to East Lothian, Fringe by the Sea returns this August!

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  • Fringe 2021 S

    Edinburgh Festival Fringe

    • 06 August 2021 - 30 August 2021

    Experience Scotland’s capital come alive with vibrant colours, shows and events at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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  • Imagaine A Country 13 Edinburgh Book Festival S

    Edinburgh International Book Festival

    • 14 August 2021 - 30 August 2021

    With emerging writers to Nobel Prize-winners, the Edinburgh International Book Festival is full of great ideas and captivating discussions.

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  • Prince Philip Celebration Britannia Copyright Royal Collection Trust S

    Prince Philip: A Celebration

    • 01 September 2021 - 31 October 2021

    This summer, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will host a special display to commemorate the life and legacy of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain’s longest-serving consort.

    See more

  • The Galloway Hoard C National Museums Scotland S

    The Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure

    • 01 September 2021 - 12 September 2021

    Discover the Galloway Hoard, the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland

    See more

  • Prince Philip Celebration Britannia Copyright Royal Collection Trust S

    Prince Philip: A Celebration

    • 01 October 2021 - 31 October 2021

    This summer, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will host a special display to commemorate the life and legacy of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain’s longest-serving consort.

    See more

  • Lindores Abbey S

    Edinburgh Cocktail Week

    • 11 October 2021 - 24 October 2021

    Scotland's biggest cocktail festival, Edinburgh Cocktail Week, is back from Monday 11th to Sunday 24th October.

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