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Official Guide to Edinburgh
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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 bustling markets, and there is always lots to do in Edinburgh. Browse through our list of events below and plan your weekend, week, or month ahead.
January 2019 Highlights
The festive season may be over, but there is still a lot of things to see and do in Edinburgh this January. See the city in a new light with Message from the Skies, part of the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations. Jump into space with your little ones at this year's Teeny Tiny Toddler Fest at Camera Obscura, or discover space right here on earth (in St Giles Cathedral, to be exact) at the awe-inspiring Museum of the Moon.
This month also sees a brand new festival Burns&Beyond, which celebrates the life and times of one of our country's most loved writers, and concludes with a mysterious Culture Trail featuring hidden performances in secret spaces across the city centre.
This is Edinburgh: Your guide to what's on in Edinburgh
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Message from the Skies
- 01 January 2019 - 25 January 2019
See Edinburgh in a new light for 2019.
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Movie Marathon Month
- 01 January 2019 - 31 January 2019
Watch two movies for the price of one this month at Dynamic Earth.
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Robots
- 18 January 2019 - 05 May 2019
Discover over 100 humanoid machines at this fascinating exhibition.
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Dome Nights
- 19 January 2019 - 27 January 2019
Discover an immersive re-imagining of The Planets at Dynamic Earth.
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Museum of the Moon
- 21 January 2019 - 26 January 2019
Visit this spectacular installation as part of the Burns&Beyond festival.
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Les Miserables
- 22 January 2019 - 19 February 2019
One of the world's most iconic musicals comes to Edinburgh.
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Burns&Beyond
- 22 January 2019 - 27 January 2019
A brand new festival celebrating Scottish culture from Burns to now in venues across Edinburgh city centre.
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Burns Night 2019
- 24 January 2019 - 26 January 2019
Celebrate the birthday of Scotland's national poet with special events taking place across Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival
- 26 January 2019 - 27 January 2019
The Assembly Rooms hosts a festival dedicated to health, fitness and wellbeing.
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Culture Trail: Burns&Beyond
- 26 January 2019 - 26 January 2019
Discover hidden performances in secret spaces across Edinburgh.
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Edwin G Lucas: An Individual Eye
- 01 January 2019 - 10 February 2019
Explore the work of one of the most unique Scottish painters of the 20th century.
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Giant Lanterns of China
- 01 January 2019 - 17 February 2019
Scottish myths, ancient Chinese legends and incredible creatures come to life this winter at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Robert Blomfield: Edinburgh Street Photography
- 01 January 2019 - 17 March 2019
Explore Robert Blomfield's unseen archive of Edinburgh street photography.
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Another Country
- 01 January 2019 - 17 March 2019
Explore the divisive topic of migration in this timely exhibition.
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A Better World?
- 01 January 2019 - 27 April 2019
Explore life and society in Scotland following the end of the First World War.
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In Focus: Scottish Photography
- 01 January 2019 - 12 May 2019
Explore a fascinating collection of photography from the 19th century to the present day.
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Searching for the Elixir of Life
- 03 January 2019 - 21 June 2019
Join the search for the Elixir of Life at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
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digiDinos
- 01 February 2019 - 08 March 2019
Learn to build and code in this fun workshop series.
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6 Nations at BT Murrayfield
- 02 February 2019 - 09 March 2019
Wrap up warm and cheer on the home team as Scotland tackle their opponents at Murrayfield.
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Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival
- 02 February 2019 - 17 February 2019
Let's celebrate Chinese New Year together in Edinburgh.
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Fabulous Fossil February
- 09 February 2019 - 17 February 2019
Dive into the prehistoric world this half-term at Dynamic Earth.
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The Lady Vanishes
- 18 February 2019 - 23 February 2019
The King's Theatre hosts a new stage adaptation of Hitchcock's classic thriller.
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Jersey Boys
- 19 February 2019 - 02 March 2019
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse.
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The Art of African Metalwork
- 22 February 2019 - 25 August 2019
Discover highlights of the museum’s 19th and early 20th century collections from west and central Africa.
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Meadows Marathon
- 03 March 2019 - 03 March 2019
Not just a walk in the park.
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Dirty Dancing
- 04 March 2019 - 09 March 2019
Don't miss the chance to see this sexy smash-hit on stage.
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My Fair Lady
- 05 March 2019 - 09 March 2019
Discover an 'Absolutely Bloomin’ Loverly' production at King's Theatre.
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MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show
- 09 March 2019 - 10 March 2019
Check out all the latest models at the Royal Highland Centre this spring.
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The Mikado
- 12 March 2019 - 16 March 2019
See the smash-hit opera at the King's Theatre.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 19 March 2019 - 23 March 2019
The iconic musical returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse.
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