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This weekend in Edinburgh

Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty on offer across Edinburgh, with 42 events listed here — from gigs at The Jazz Bar and The Liquid Room to exhibitions at Dovecot Studios and whatever's happening up at the castle. Have a browse and see what takes your fancy.

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The White Heather Ceilidh Club at Bonnie & Wild
Concert

The White Heather Ceilidh Club at Bonnie & Wild

Thu 30 Nov 2023 · 20:00
Stay & Play
Family

Stay & Play

Mon 19 Aug 2024 · 09:30
Sad Song Club - Open Mic Night
Concert

Sad Song Club - Open Mic Night

Wed 21 Jan 2026 · 19:00
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Concert

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

Sat 24 Jan 2026
Market

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

Sat 24 Jan 2026
Tour

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

Sat 24 Jan 2026
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Tour

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

Sat 24 Jan 2026
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Tour

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

Sat 24 Jan 2026
Inside Aardman
Event

Inside Aardman

Thu 12 Feb 2026From €12.5
Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour
Exhibition

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour

Sat 20 Jun 2026
Exhibition Young and Queer Up North25 Aug 2026 - 06 Dec 2026HOMEManchester, United Kingdom
Exhibition

Exhibition Young and Queer Up North25 Aug 2026 - 06 Dec 2026HOMEManchester, United Kingdom

Tue 25 Aug 2026Free entry
FREE Decoupage Workshop - Co-op Club in Newtongrange Pavilion Cafe
Workshop

FREE Decoupage Workshop - Co-op Club in Newtongrange Pavilion Cafe

Tue 22 Sep 2026 · 14:30
Gateway Swimming
Sports

Gateway Swimming

Thu 24 Sep 2026 · 10:00
Exhibition Lost And Gone - For Ever? - Phil Barton30 Sep 2026 - 24 Jan 2027The Whitaker Art Gallery & Museum Rossendale, United Kingdom
Exhibition

Exhibition Lost And Gone - For Ever? - Phil Barton30 Sep 2026 - 24 Jan 2027The Whitaker Art Gallery & Museum Rossendale, United Kingdom

Wed 30 Sep 2026Free entry
Giffnock Public Living Room
Festival

Giffnock Public Living Room

Fri 2 Oct 2026
Clarkston Library Book Cafe
Festival

Clarkston Library Book Cafe

Sat 10 Oct 2026
Find Your Voice Singing Workshop For Women
Workshop

Find Your Voice Singing Workshop For Women

Mon 12 Oct 2026
Workshop

Workshops

Mon 12 Oct 2026
Workshop

Workshops

Mon 12 Oct 2026
Build-A-Band Music Workshop For Ages 11-16
Workshop

Build-A-Band Music Workshop For Ages 11-16

Tue 13 Oct 2026
Exhibitionlast chance Out of Sight Out of Mind 202620 Oct 2026 - 08 Nov 2026Summerhall Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Event

Exhibitionlast chance Out of Sight Out of Mind 202620 Oct 2026 - 08 Nov 2026Summerhall Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tue 20 Oct 2026Free entry
Charles MacQueen RSW RGI
Exhibition

Charles MacQueen RSW RGI

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 11:00From €1000
Gus Farnes
Exhibition

Gus Farnes

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 11:00
Live Music at Vesp Bar
Concert

Live Music at Vesp Bar

Fri 30 Oct 2026
Fused Glass Workshop
Workshop

Fused Glass Workshop

Sun 1 Nov 2026
Touching Light
Exhibition

Touching Light

Wed 4 Nov 2026Free entry
The People’s Living Room
Community

The People’s Living Room

Wed 4 Nov 2026
A German Christmas at Browns Lane
Market

A German Christmas at Browns Lane

Fri 6 Nov 2026
A German Christmas at Browns Lane
Family

A German Christmas at Browns Lane

Fri 6 Nov 2026
Trade Unions in The Communities
Community

Trade Unions in The Communities

Fri 6 Nov 2026
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Family

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 10:00From €11.5
Lind & Lime Tour & Tasting
Theatre

Lind & Lime Tour & Tasting

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 13:00From €30
The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals
Exhibition

The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals

Sun 8 Nov 2026From €165
Navigation
Workshop

Navigation

Sun 8 Nov 2026
Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour
Event

Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour

Sun 8 Nov 2026From €25
Evolution of Gin and Underground Gin Tasting in Edinburgh
Restaurant

Evolution of Gin and Underground Gin Tasting in Edinburgh

Sun 8 Nov 2026From €27
Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery
Restaurant

Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

Sun 8 Nov 2026From €25
Edinburgh Beer Tour
Tour

Edinburgh Beer Tour

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 12:00From €46
Heart of Africa (Live)
Concert

Heart of Africa (Live)

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 17:15From €9.38
The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
Theatre

The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 18:00Free entry
A Night At The Darts
Sports

A Night At The Darts

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 18:00
GPW 2026 Afterparty feat Hedflux
Concert

GPW 2026 Afterparty feat Hedflux

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 19:00From €5