Concerts, festivals, cultural events & more — with specific dates, venues and ticket links
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📍 National Gallery of Scotland
A month-long celebration of visual and performing arts at venues like the National Gallery of Scotland and Traverse Theatre. The 2025 edition included a €20 “Art Pass” for unlimited entry to all exhibitions.
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📍 Queen’s Hall
Held in venues like the Queen’s Hall and The Jazz Bar, the festival features internationally renowned acts such as Gregory Porter and Shabaka Hutchings. Tickets from €15.
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📍 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Scotland’s largest horticultural event at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden. The 2025 show attracted 50,000 visitors and featured a €25 “VIP Pass” for behind-the-scenes tours.
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📍 East Princes Street Gardens
The Edinburgh New Year's Fireworks display over the Firth of Forth is one of the UK's largest free public events, with over 100,000 people attending the 2025 show. The fireworks start at 18:00 with live music from 17:00 at East Princes Street Gardens.
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📍 Multiple Venues
Running from New Year's Eve to January 4, this festival includes torchlight processions, live music, and the famous 'Hogmanay' street party on the Royal Mile. Free entry to most events, though some late-night parties require tickets.
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📍 Assembly Rooms
The world's largest comedy festival kicks off in January, with over 150 shows at venues like the Assembly Rooms and Edinburgh Playhouse. Early shows are free to sample, but most require tickets from €10.
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📍 Charlotte Square Gardens
Held annually in August, the book festival features over 1,000 authors, with events at Charlotte Square and the Edinburgh International Book Festival Hub. Free entry to most events, but popular talks sell out quickly.
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📍 Multiple Venues
The world’s largest arts festival runs for three weeks, with over 5,000 shows in 300 venues across the city. Over 200,000 tickets are sold in 2025 alone. Book early for popular shows at the Traverse Theatre and Underbelly.
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📍 Edinburgh Science Centre
A week-long festival at the Edinburgh Science Centre featuring interactive exhibits, talks, and workshops. The 2025 edition included a VR Mars exploration exhibit and a Nobel Laureate lecture.
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📍 Holyrood Park
Scotland’s biggest multicultural festival features food stalls, music, and dance from South Asia, with live performances by artists like Karsh Kale and A R Rahman. Free entry to the festival, but food costs start at €5.
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📍 Multiple Venues
A week-long celebration of craft beer with over 200 events across pubs, breweries, and bars. The 2025 festival featured a €10 “Pint Pass” for unlimited tastings at 30+ venues.
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📍 Usher Hall
Scotland’s oldest film festival screens over 150 films in venues like the Usher Hall and Cameo. The 2025 festival included a €35 “Passport” for all-show access.
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📍 Multiple Venues
The main arts festival in the city, featuring opera, theatre, and music at venues like the Usher Hall and Edinburgh Festival Theatre. The 2025 festival included a €50 “Festival Pass” for all events.
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📍 Multiple Venues
The world’s largest arts festival with over 5,000 shows in 300 venues. The 2025 festival sold over 200,000 tickets, with top shows at the Traverse Theatre and Underbelly.
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📍 Queen’s Hall
A week-long festival at the Queen’s Hall and The Jazz Bar featuring artists like Gregory Porter and Shabaka Hutchings. The 2025 festival sold out in 24 hours for some shows.
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