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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. 

August 2019 Highlights

Edinburgh comes to life this August as the summer festivals descend on the Capital. Five of Edinburgh's biggest festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and of course the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are all happening this month. 

Lots of great events are expected to come to Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including Dynamic Earth's famous Dome Nights, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious series which includes a jam-packed programme of free and fascinating talks, exhibitions and workshops.

This is Edinburgh: Your guide to what's on in Edinburgh

  • Burns&Beyond

    • 20 January 2020 - 26 January 2020

    Celebrate Scottish culture from Burns to now in venues across Edinburgh city centre.

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  • Pride & Prejudice (Sort Of)

    • 23 January 2020 - 15 February 2020

    An irreverent all-female adaptation of Jane Austen’s unrivalled literary classic.

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  • Oor Wullie

    • 28 January 2020 - 01 February 2020

    Scotland’s cheekiest spiky-haired scamp comes to Edinburgh.

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  • Tyrannosaurs

    • 23 January 2020 - 04 May 2020

    Meet the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs in this cutting-edge exhibition.

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