All events, festivals, and things to do in Edinburgh
The historic 120-year-old King's Theatre is set to reopen in time for Edinburgh's festival season. This follows an extensive four-year renovation project that has successfully preserved the iconic venue.
Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Wed 26 Aug
A new all-day bistro in a historic Old Town building, offering modern takes on classic dishes using quality Scottish produce.
whirlybird
Restaurant · 5 ★
A Stockbridge restaurant committed to provenance, offering a seasonal tasting menu served on tables handcrafted from fallen estate trees.
Moss
British restaurant · 4.7 ★
A chic Parisian-style bistro on Broughton Street known for its stylish interiors and standout burger with bacon jam.
Vinette
Restaurant · 4.5 ★
A highly acclaimed seafood restaurant on the Leith waterfront, recently recognised by the Michelin Guide for its quality.
Barry Fish
Restaurant · 4.9 ★
A Michelin-starred restaurant on Royal Terrace focusing on seasonal Scottish seafood within a beautiful Georgian townhouse setting.
LYLA Restaurant & Rooms
Fine dining restaurant · 4.8 ★
A minimalist Japanese-fusion restaurant in Haymarket praised for its creative breakfast menu and high-quality small plates.
Nishiki
Japanese restaurant · 4.8 ★
A Wind in the Willows-inspired restaurant on Castle Street, recently named one of the UK's top spots for outdoor dining.
Badger & Co
Beer garden · 4.6 ★ · $$
The Ocean Colour Scene guitarist performs an intimate evening of music featuring iconic riffs from his 30-year career.
The Queen's Hall
Live music venue · 4.5 ★
An atmospheric evening of Mozart and Schumann performed by candlelight within the historic setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
St Giles' Cathedral
Tourist attraction · 4.6 ★
A celebration of Scottish traditional music, storytelling, and dance featuring various performers across multiple city venues.
Traverse Theatre
Performing arts theater · 4.6 ★
Calton Consort performs Schnittke, Thorvaldsdóttir, and Grigorjeva at Canongate Kirk. An hour of reflective, choral depth on the Royal Mile.
Canongate Kirk
Church · 4.4 ★
Unspeakable Monday, among Edinburghs finest Alt-Rock Female lead bands, will take the stage at The Wee Red Bar in celebration of their First LP.
The Wee Red Bar
Bar · 4.3 ★ · $
The Original Baby is BACK its our 3rd Birthday & we've a fire line up of 4 fabulous ladies plus our 2 Residents! UK Female Talent is STRONG
Leith Arches
Event venue · 4.5 ★
Come along and join this pair for their 2026 Scottish Tour!!
Portobello Town Hall
City hall · 4.1 ★
An exhibition at the National War Museum using personal stories and photography to chart the history of wartime mapping.
National War Museum
Tourist attraction · 4.5 ★
An immersive exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland featuring life-sized 3D sculptures and fossils of prehistoric animals.
National Museum of Scotland
Tourist attraction · 4.8 ★
A stylish exhibition at Dovecot Studios charting the rise of the iconic British fashion brand that defined the 1960s and 70s.
Dovecot Studios
Art gallery · 4.6 ★