Events in Fife in August 2022
View all the upcoming events in Fife during August 2022 below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Fife
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs - Mental Health Drop In
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs have started mental health drop in sessions every Friday at Crosshill Business Centre, Lochgelly.
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Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs Kids Club
The Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs Saturday Kids Club is for families to have a safe environment to have some fun, so why not pop in and say hello!
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
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BGCP Comic and Toy Market Tour: Glenrothes
The BGCP is back for 2022! Don't miss them when they bring their Comic and Toy Market Tour to Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes!
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Artisan Fridays Market
Artisan Fridays is a weekly hot & cold food market, held every Friday on Kirkcaldy High Street!
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Fife Farmer’s Market - St Andrews
Come along to St. Andrews Farmers Market and find a wide range of artisan producers come together selling delicious food and specially made crafts!
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Laurel Bank Hotel Artisan Market
The Laurel Bank Hotel Artisan Market in Markinch, near Glenrothes, is held on the third Saturday of each month!
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Bowhouse Market Weekends
Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond with a host of food and drink producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food.
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Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
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Guided Walks Of The Old Course
Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.
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Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers
Join us at St Andrews Museum to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our family friendly exhibition.
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Leven Artisan Market
Come along to Leven Artisan Market! Just like our previous monthly markets we will have a variety of stalls selling, artisan crafts, homewares, cosmetics and speciality food and drink.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands
Kirklands, built in 1832, has a walled garden, terraces, woodland garden
and over the bridge there is 20 acres of woodland with a pathway by the burn.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower
Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill
Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
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Balgove Larder Night Market
The Balgove Night Market returns in 2022 and takes place on the first Tuesday of the month between May and September.
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Rose & Thistle Makers Market
Rose & Thistle Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month and feature a brilliantly talented group of local makers, bakers, and artists.
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Exhibition to celebrate 100 years of British Broadcasting (1922-2022)
Welcome to a free public exhibition charting the last 100 years of Radio and TV Broadcasting in Britain at the Museum Of Communication!
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Free Friday
Discover, explore and enjoy St Andrews Botanic Garden completely free of charge on the first Friday of every month!
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Walks with the St Andrews Botanic Garden Team
Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for walks with our Garden Team on the second Wednesday of each month and walks with our Director on the last Wednesday of each month.
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Art Exhibition - Spring into Summer
Come along to our exhibition 'Spring into Summer' now on show at No 13 Gallery, Newport On Tay! All work is for sale.
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Fife Farmer’s Market - Cupar
Get along to Cupar Farmers Market, offering a great range of produce, on the third Saturday of every month!
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Burntisland Fairground
Burntisland Fairground returns this summer! Situated on the links just yards from a Blue Flag beach, this traditional funfair provides all you need for a great family day out.
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Beginners Line Dance Class
Every Tuesday, Brighter Futures Health Hub invites you to join them at Cadham Neighbourhood Centre for their Beginners line dance class.
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Fife Farmer’s Market - Dalgety Bay
Get along to Dalgety Bay Farmers Market held on the second Saturday of each month, offering incredible products, grown or crafted in and around Fife!
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Brushstrokes
Did you know that OnFife museums look after an amazing collection of paintings, prints and drawings? Want to know more? Then come along to our new exhibition 'Brushstrokes'!
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Jack Vettriano Exhibition
Affordable Arts in Lower Methil, Fife is holding a Jack Vettriano exhibition with a large selection of rare signed limited edition prints including artist proof and studio editions.
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Jack Vettriano: The Early Years
This exhibition is a celebration of Jack Vettriano's extraordinary career and will be showing paintings he created from in his 20s until he moved to London in 2000.
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Erskine Indoor & Outdoor Arts & Crafts Market & Car Boot Sale
The Yes-U-Are Partnership hold a monthly Indoor & Outdoor Arts & Crafts Market & Car Boot Sale in the Erskine Building, Dunfermline!
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Scottish Works by Paul Yates
World renowned avant garde artist Paul Yates will hold his first UK show in 12 years at the Fraser Gallery, St Andrews paying tribute to his Scottish heritage.
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Rosyth Community Market
Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with over 30 stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts etc.
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Positive Currents : Forgotten Stories and Future Voices
Charities from both sides of the Firth of Forth have joined forces to create an exciting new exhibition celebrating the spectacular natural history and heritage of the Forth estuary.
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Planet Botanic Holiday Club
St Andrews Botanic Garden has lots of exciting activities planned for the school holidays, including planting, pond dipping, wildlife walks, fruit picking and campfires!
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Garden Explorers
Garden explorers is St Andrews Botanic Garden's club for 6–12-year-olds, running every other Saturday from July through to December.
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Alexander Lindsay Art Exhibition
Internationally renowned Scottish photographer Alexander Lindsay brings his phenomenal landscape photography exhibition to Bowhouse with accompanying Photography Symposium.
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Derek Robertson – Bho Bheul An Eòin, From The Bird’s Mouth
Featuring 40 of Derek Robertson’s paintings. ‘Bho Bheul An Eòin’ gives Gaelic names to animals and plants newly established in Scotland.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Coul House
Come and visit Coul House Gardens, a hidden gem lying within the grounds of Coul House, an imposing B-listed Victorian farmhouse which dates back to circa 1875.
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RSCDS Summer School
The RSCDS Summer School is an action-packed three weeks of dancing in the historic town of St Andrews. Come and be led by some of the best of Scottish country dance teachers and musicians!
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Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
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Thursday Night Dances
During the RSCDS Summer School event in St Andrews, we hold public dances in the Younger Hall every Thursday evening, open to anyone with previous experience of Scottish country dancing.
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Death By Chocolate! Murder Mystery Online
Join Spirit Of Glasgow for this interactive online Murder Mystery drama, set in Victorian Glasgow - a true story of a love affair gone wrong!
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Froglife: Fife Living Waters - August events
Check out all the events taking place in August at Froglife: Fife Living Waters in Cowdenbeath!
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Ladyboys Of Bangkok
Hollywood and Bollywood meet the West End as these diamante dripping divas perform all your favorite hits from the world’s biggest pop icons.
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RSCDS Junior Summer School
Looking for a fun activity for the summer holidays? Junior Summer School is a great opportunity for young people to engage in fun, fitness and friendship through Scottish country dancing.
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An Evening with Lin Anderson
Join Waterstones St Andrews on Wednesday 3rd August as they welcome best-selling author Lin Anderson in store to discuss her latest book, The Party House.
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Falling Awake - Outdoor Mindfulness Sessions
Enjoy four gentle outdoor mindfulness sessions, starting on 3rd August, to help us connect with the sacred in the everyday in the beautiful surrounds of Falkland Estate!
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Harbour Bar Pub Quiz
Come along to The Harbour Bar pub quiz every Wednesday night! Everyone and every dog welcome.
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Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 20 traders each month selling handmade crafts!
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Confusing Shadow with Substance
A new exhibition at the Scottish Fisheries Museum offers visitors a chance to explore life at sea in a “pre-electronic age” via digital media.
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Meet the Artist: Janette Kerr
Join us at The Scottish Fisheries Museum on 6th August for the opportunity to meet artist Janette Kerr, whose installation, Confusing Shadow with Substance, will be on show during August & September!
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Abermore Singers Anglo-Welsh Choir Concert
The Abermore Singers, a chamber choir of some 30 singers, will be performing a choral concert in the beautiful St Salvator’s Chapel, St Andrews on Sunday 7th August.
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Kellie Castle & Garden Summer Workshops 2022
Kellie Castle is running a series of events this August, inspired by both the property’s artistic heritage and the skills of the experts who care for it today.
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The Big Inflatable Takeover
Get the kids jumping for joy as World of Parties joins Fife Sports and Leisure Trust offer inflatable fun days at Levenmouth Swimming Pool & Sports Centre!
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Life on Earth and Other Worlds
Astronomer Anne-Marie Weijmans returns to The Scottish Fisheries Museum with another fun-filled workshop to explore what makes life possible on Earth and what life on other worlds could be like!
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A State of Mind Presents Supernova Nights: The Chase + Support
A State of Mind Presents Supernova Nights: The Chase + Support at PJ Molloys on Friday 12th August!
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Mohsin Hamid on ‘The Last White Man’
Internationally best-selling author Mohsin Hamid joins us for a truly literary evening. His new novel is a story of love, loss and rediscovery in a time on unsettling change.
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Revive Live Tour - Declan Welsh & the Decadent West
Declan Welsh & the Decadent West have a date at the Kings Lounge, Kirkcaldy on 12th August as part of the Revive Live Tour!
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Walking the Wall
In 2015 Neil Scott walked the length of Hadrian's Wall from west to east. This exhibition of sculpture, video and drawing is about that journey and the history of Hadrian's Wall.
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10CCLO - CANCELLED
10CCLO share a collective love and passion for the music of 10CC and ELO and bring you a night of music to remember at Carnegie Hall!
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An Evening with Marion Todd and G R Halliday
Two brilliant crime fiction writers, Marion Todd and G R Halliday, join us in conversation to celebrate their latest stunning releases at Waterstones St Andrews on 13th August!
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Rag-Rugging Workshop – bag decoration
Inject new life into old clothing and fabric with this simple and satisfying Rag-Rugging Workshop at Falkland Estate on 13th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 29a Low Road
While only about a third of an acre in size, 29a Low Road it is laid out with a spacious lawn and has several secluded areas to sit, enjoy the peace and listen to the birdsong.
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ST Andrews Model Railway Exhibition
St Andrews Model Railway Exhibition is a long established summer show in the town and is back this August at a new venue - the Students Union!
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Bark in the Park
Come along to Lochore Meadows Country Park on Sunday 14th August for Bark in the Park, a day out full of agility, fly ball, dog shows, stalls and much more!
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Home Energy Scotland Transport Event at Lochore
Home Energy Scotland are offering FREE ebike test rides plus lots of advice, information and other giveaways on 14th August at Lochore Meadows, as part of their active travel summer events!
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Whale and Dolphin Training for Ages 16-25 with WDC Shorewatch
WDC Shorewatch is a network of volunteers, carrying out regular surveys of whales and dolphins along the Scottish coastline. Join us for this special hands on training day specially for young people!
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Jarvis Cocker on ‘Good Pop, Bad Pop’
Topping is incredibly excited to be joined by Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, in the newly refurbished and iconic Younger Hall, to discuss his new memoir lookin back on his unique life and career!
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Milkshake! Live - CANCELLED
Don't miss all your favourites friends when Milkshake! Live returns to Rothes Halls on Friday 19th August 2022!
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Sad Boys Club
Don't miss London alt-pop quartet Sad Boys Club when they play PJ Molloys on Friday 19th August!
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FOREIGNFOX
FOREIGNFOX return for a special home town show at PJ Molloys on Saturday 20 August as part of Scotland on Tour!
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Funbox Presents Jungle Party
It's time to stop 'lion' around, pack up your 'trunks', be a 'snappy dresser' and get up to some 'monkey business' because FUNBOX are having a JUNGLE PARTY in Lochgelly - and you're all invited!
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Letham Nights #67 - Jemima Thewes
Scotland on Tour comes to Letham Nights this summer when the highly sought-after musician Jemima Thewes and her band play Letham Village Hall on Saturday 20th August!
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Orienteering Event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy
Fife Orienteering Club (KFO) are staging an orienteering event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy on Saturday 20th August and it's suitable for all abilities. Come and give it a try!
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Showtime 22
Dancers from the Cheryl Crawford Dance Studios upper school will take to the stage at Rothes Hall on 20th August!
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Honeyblood
The brilliant Honeyblood return to headline PJ Molloys on Sunday 21st August as part of Scotland On Tour!
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Val McDermid on ‘1989’
The year is 1989 and journalist Allie Burns is back in the latest offering from Val McDermid's fantastic new state of the nation series. Join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening!
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Death Cafe
Held across the UK, Death Cafés are welcoming, safe and friendly meetings for people, often strangers, to openly discuss something that affects us all.
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Ottessa Moshfegh on ‘Lapvona’
Ottessa Moshfegh, author of the incredible 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation, joins us to discuss her new novel ‘Lapvona’, a dark tale of a young shepherd boy and his village.
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Maiden Scotland
Maiden Scotland, one of the longest running and best know tributes to rock legends Iron Maiden, will perform at PJ Molloys, Dunfermline on Friday 26 August!
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Craigtoun Charity Weekend
Craigtoun Charity Weekend gives fellow local and national charities the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for their causes. A fun, family day out with entrance, parking and entertainment free!
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Scottish Coal Carrying Championships
Kelty is now the home of the Scottish Coal Carrying Championships. Come along on 27th August for a great family day out!
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The Jack & Jill Market - Dunfermline
Shop smartly, be savvy and save money when The Jack & Jill Market returns to The Vine Conference Centre on Saturday 27th August!
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Rock the Rovers
Rock the Rovers fundraising event returns on Sunday 28th August at Styx Kirkcaldy with a host of artists!
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Irvine Welsh on ‘The Long Knives’
Legendary Scottish author Irvine Welsh joins us for his new crime novel 'The Long Knives'. When an Edinburgh MP is found dead, there is no shortage of suspects!
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Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck is the comic and tragic tale of how the greatest bagpiper of all time rocked the history and traditions of bagpiping and how he changed the life of one young piper forever!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Tuesday Friendship Club
The Tuesday Friendship Club is a weekly night for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs held at St John's Hall, Barrhead on Wednesdays!
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
Whitelee Stroller Striders
Join the Whitelee Rangers on their free weekly parent & baby walking group which meets on Tuesday mornings at 10am at Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre!
Muddy Monsters Club
Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and held on the second Thursday of every month!
Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market
The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!
Women Together Afternoon
Get to know other women in a relaxed atmosphere at the Women Together Afternoon in St Andrews Community Hall, Barrhead!
Live Music
Stamperland Community Social Club have live music every Saturday night from 8.30pm, with bands playing everything from the sixties right through to today!
MACS Summer Holiday Club
If you're looking for quality, nurturing childcare where children can enjoy a fun, energetic and enjoyable experience then look no further than MACS Summer Holiday Club!
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Summer Camps
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure are running their popular All-Stars camps 5 days a week throughout the Summer Holidays!
Kids Summer Golf Camps
Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy throughout the summer for their Kids Summer Golf Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!
Off Grid Summer Camp
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running their outdoor camps for primary school children!
Summer Kids and Teens Art Classes
The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston are running a variety of classes for kids and teens over the summer holidays!
Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club
The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties summer holiday club will return for 2022 and booking are now being taken!
Dalmeny Ladies Day
Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for the ultimate day out! Gather the girl squad and get ready to have an amazing time!
Core Glow Dru Yoga
Core Glow are running weekly Dru Yoga classes, suitable for the absolute beginner and the experienced yogi alike on Mondays at Mearns Kirk Hall.
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Coffee and Chat For Retirees
Are you retired and fancy a couple of hours out of the house? Join The Market Place at The Avenue for their weekly Coffee & Chat group!
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Crochet Group
Bring along your own project or be inspired to start something new at The Market Place Newton Mearns' Crochet Group!
The Market Place Barrhead: Type 2 Diabetes Peer Group
Choose Kindness is inviting local people living with Type 2 Diabetes to a weekly peer group at The Market Place in Barrhead.
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Gardening Group
Are you interested in gardening? Join the The Market Place in Newton Mearns for their weekly Chat & Plant group!
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Knit ‘n’ Chat
Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? Come along to The Market Place Newton Mearns on a Tuesday or Wednesday for their Knit ‘n’ Chat group!
Cathcart Cemetery Summer Tour Programme
Join the Friends of Cathcart Cemetery for a tour of this magnificent late Victorian Garden Cemetery in the Southside of Glasgow!
Core Glow Meditation - Wellness
Core Glow's Wellness is a weekly wellbeing class, a gathering for fun, relaxation and soul nourishment!
The Market Place Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat
Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Market Place Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Computer Assistance
Need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone? Pop into the Market Place Newton Mearns for their weekly Computer Assistance sessions!
Core Glow Dru Yoga
Core Glow are running weekly Dru Yoga classes, suitable for the absolute beginner and the experienced yogi alike on Thursdays at Newton Mearns Parish Church.
The Market Place Barrhead: Adult Cardmaking & Craft Group
Are you interested in creating card designs or crafting? Come along to the Market Place in Barrhead for their weekly Cardmaking & Craft Group!
An Evening With Chris Brookmyre
Best-selling crime writer Christopher Brookmyre returns to The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns to discuss his latest book, The Cliff House.
Decoupage Workshop by Bonnie Belle Creations
Learn how to transform a plain glass/slate/stone/wood item into something beautiful and unique on this Decoupage Workshop by Bonnie Belle Creations!
Primary One Meet Ups
Sportykids Softplay is hosting informal meet ups for new P1 pupils and their grown ups, they're a great chance for children to meet and play before the new term begins!
Crafty Carving II - CANCELLED
Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August as they return with their popular wood carving workshop!
Try Bowls
Always fancied trying bowls? Join Giffnock Bowling Club on Saturday 6th August for one of their popular Try Bowls sessions!
Westlife Live At Wembley Stadium
The UK's biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife will be broadcasting their first ever show from Wembley Stadium, live to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 6th August!
Wizardly Cupcakes
Calling all witches and wizards! Grab your magic wands and hop on the Hogwarts Express to Totnosh's Harry Potter themed cupcake making class!
Maxwell Mearns Castle Summer Holiday Club
Keep the kids amused by registering them for the annual Summer Holiday Club at Maxwell Mearns Castle Church!
Orchardhill Summer Week Goes to the Movies
Orchardhill Church's Summer Club for primary children takes a trip to the movies - with songs, crafts and games relating to some of our favourite films!
Summer Yoga Hub
Kids can spend a yogatastic fun-filled couple of hours with Audrey and Lucie at The Moon Rooms' Summer Yoga Hub!
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Card Making Group
Are you interested in creating card designs or crafting? Come along to the Market Place in Newton Mearns for their weekly Card Making Group!
Auchenback Active Limited Community Safety Family Fun Day
Auchenback Active are holding their fantastic annual Community Safety Event on Thursday 11th August at Auchenback Resource Centre, Barrhead!
Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music is coming to Rouken Glen Park in August!
Summer Sunset Yoga - CANCELLED
Join Yoga By Gillian at Whitelee Windfarm on 12th August for this Summer Sunset Yoga session!
Eastwood Allotments Site Open Day
Eastwood Nursery Allotments are inviting everyone to come along to their open day on Saturday 13th August, explore the site, and take a look at all the fruit, veg and flowers grown this sunny season!
Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Festival
Beer lovers in the Mearns, rejoice! The Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Festival returns this summer on Saturday 13th August!
Autumn Woodland Trail at Greenbank
Explore the Autumn-themed trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, the perfect way to spend a few hours with the family!
Eddi Reader
Eddi Reader will be touring Scotland later this year as she celebrates her 40th year on stage, don't miss her perform at Eastwood Park Theatre on 19th August!
The Marriage of Figaro - Opera Bohemia
Scotland's professional touring opera company Opera Bohemia returns to Eastwood Park Theatre with Mozart's sublime comedy, The Marriage of Figaro!
Kids At The Castle Golf Coaching
Mearns Castle Golf Academy run their Kids At The Castle coaching courses all year round on both weekdays and weekends, their next block of classes will begin from Monday 22nd August!
Children’s Classical Ballet Classes - New Term
Lesley Dutch School of Dance have a new term of Classical Ballet Classes for ages 5+ starting on 24th August at Giffnock Tennis Club!
Women In Rock
Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Eastwood Park Theatre and let’s get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!
Cinema Screening: Andre Rieu - Happy Days Are Here Again
After 2 long years, maestro André Rieu is performing from his hometown of Maastricht once again! Catch a special screening of the concert at Eastwood Park Theatre on 27th August!
Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for a seventh outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 27th August!
Praise in the Park - CANCELLED
Local churches are coming together to host 'Praise in the Park' Family Fun Day at Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 27th August!
Robert T Leonard as Tom Jones
Don't miss Robert T Leonard as Tom Jones at Giffnock North AAC on Saturday 27th August!
SaReGa Concert
Don't miss a performance of Sufi songs, Ghazals, Folk and Indian Classical music at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Sunday 28th August!
Whitelee Windfarm Family Fun Day
Head to Whitelee Windfarm on Sunday 28th August for a family fun day packed with activities, entertainment and yummy street food!
Adult Beginners Group Golf Coaching
Mearns Castle Golf Academy are running introductory programmes of six one hour group coaching lessons aimed at complete beginners.
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
SLIC - Thursdays
Get groovy with a mellow blend of Classic Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and chart at Subway Cowgate.
The Typewriter Revolution
Drawing on our outstanding typewriter collection, this exhibition features a range of machines, including an 1876 Sholes and Glidden typewriter which was the first to have a QWERTY keyboard.
Cab-arette Showtour
A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi. Be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture acquired within the last ten years.
Support The Makers Market
Enjoy an incredible selection of beautiful handmade local artisan products and support the incredibly talented Makers.
Tamagotchi Tuesdays - 80’s, 90’s, 00’s throwback
Edinburgh's weekly throwback clubnight at Subway Cowgate brings you the hits of 80’s, 90’s, 00’s.
Fit Fridays
It's Fit Fridays, every Friday at Subway Cowgate with DJ Josh Scott!
Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
The Secret Domes at Cask
Cask are thrilled to present our beautiful Secret Domes, which boast some of the best views in Edinburgh from a spectacular vantage point on the rooftop of Waverley station.
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
XO at Subway Cowgate
Keep your mid-week chill with a mellow blend of Commercial, House and R&B at Subway Cowgate!
Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
Grassmarket Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market, home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
Leith Market
The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
Stockbridge Market
The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
Switch to Manual Photography Workshop
Switch to Manual is an introductory workshop for camera users who tend to leave their camera set to Automatic modes and don’t unleash the full creativity that a DSLR or Bridge camera can deliver.
Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market
Come and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
Spirits of the World
Book now and travel the world using just your tastebuds in this interactive tasting experience at Summerhall Drinks Lab!
Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore! The Fore Play Crazy Golf team have launched another cracking venue to eat, drink, play and up your selfie game in the heart of the Capital!
Rum & Doughnuts
Book your tickets now and spend your evening sipping on delcious Rum's paired perfectly with artisan doughnuts at Summerhall Drinks Lab!
1:1 Printing Session
These 1 to 1 screen-printing supervised session with Eliza, are available every 1st Saturday of each month (or other suitable time upon prior availability discussion) in her Edinburgh studio.
Hopetoun Explorers
This is an exciting outdoor based club for 7-12 year olds with a keen interest in nature and the outdoors, whatever the weather.
Hopetoun Junior Rangers
Hopetoun Junior Rangers is a fun, monthly outdoors club for 11-18 year olds with an interest in nature and the countryside.
Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
Edinburgh Dungeon Lates - 18+
It's darker, it's scarier... It's Dungeon Lates! That’s right, The Edinburgh Dungeon will be opening into the darker hours of the night to bring back its infamous adults-only Lates shows!
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
Transmission Meditation - 2022 Introductory Workshop
Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
Print your own Pampering Kit
Create a custom-designed, unique pampering kit made with your own two hands at this workshop run by Moody Monday!
Colour - An Online Exhibition by Jill Ashforth 2022
This online exhibition consists of 20 abstract paintings inspired by a special garden - bluets, redets, and yellowets, plus 6 video poems which follow the seasons at The Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh.
FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation 2022
Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
Cinescapes presents CineNights | Some Like it Hot
CineNights by Cinescapes is excited to bring some shenanigans to the roof with our March 'Some Like it Hot' screening on 20th March at Rooftop 51 at Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge.
Dancing Queen Brunch
Join The Liquor & Brunch Squad in Revolutions, Chambers Street for Edinburgh's exclusive Dancing Queen Brunch!
Masterpieces Family Trail
Explore the Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace exhibition with the help of a fun family trail at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Monday Masterpieces: Weekly short talks
Make Monday mornings marvellous and join curators, wardens and learning specialists for weekly short talks exploring some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection!
Dinosaurs!
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Arthur’s Adventure
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
Transform Through Transitions
Transform Through Transitions delivers online independent living skills and self-care workshops for people in Link’s Private Sector Leasing (PSL) properties over the age of 16 in Edinburgh.
Hopetoun Grounds Walk
Enjoy this Ranger-led walk at Hopetoun House will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
Take The High Road
Join a Ranger on a guided walk around Holyrood Park's High Road. Enjoy spectacular views and hear fascinating tales from Holyrood's past!
Festival Village: Waverley
The Pop-Up Pro's are bringing their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village, to the rooftop at Waverley Mall once again this Summer!
Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Canongate Cadjers for their monthly Ceilidh held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
A large, formal lily pond now forms the focal point in front of the house. There is a large pond, another lily pond and a woodland garden with a burn running through.
National Treasure: The Scottish Modern Arts Association
This major two-floor exhibition at City Art Centre celebrates Scottish art at the dawn of modernism.
BOGO(L)F Wednesdays
Fore Play Crazy Golf is buzzing to introduce BOGO(L)F Wednesdays in Edinburgh... an exclusive package that includes buy one get one free on all golf and 50% off selected cocktails!
Annette Krauss ‘A Matter of Precedents’
Artist, educator, and writer Annette Krauss has been working with Collective over several years on A Matter of Precedents, a research project exploring the ‘common good’.
Will Maclean: Points of Departure
The exhibition on Will Maclean, one of the outstanding artists of his generation, promises to be a rich visual feast for anyone with an interest in Scottish art and history.
Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub
Love Wednesdays is Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!
Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’
Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’ is an outdoor adventure for families who love to immerse themselves in storytelling, theatre and puppetry, suitable for all ages.
Camara Taylor ‘backwash’
Rooted in ideas of silt, slop and snap, backwash is an exhibition by Glasgow-based artist Camara Taylor, and forms part of Collective’s Satellites Programme.
Arthur’s Evening Walk
Enjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Edinburgh Zoo After Hours for grown-ups
Join our handsome herd this summer as we open our gates after hours for grown-ups only to enjoy the summer evenings at Edinburgh Zoo!
Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Ruth Ewan ‘The Beast’
The Beast is a surreal animated morality tale conceived by Scottish artist Ruth Ewan, who has long-term interests in creativity and social justice, alternative systems and radical histories.
Summertime Discoveries at Almond Valley
Throughout the school summer holiday, there's even more going on Almond Valley as our programme of Summer Discoveries unfolds!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont
Claremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.
AccessEA Summer Camps
Join our fun and flexible Holiday Camps this summer located at the Edinburgh Academy Sports Hub! With over 20 camps to choose from they are ideal for 5-17 year olds.
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
Edinburgh Zoo After Hours
This summer, we are pleased to announce our rawr-some range of family-friendly After Hours evenings at Edinburgh Zoo!
Indulge: A monthly restorative yoga mind-body reset
Join Interoception Yoga once every month, on a Friday evening, to indulge in a restorative yoga mind-body reset.
Market At The Mart
Come along to Market At The Mart in East Linton and find a beautiful selection of locally curated handmade products!
Summer by the Sea!
Come and discover the UK’s Best Attraction (Which? Magazine), The Royal Yacht Britannia this summer!
Deep Sea Discovery
Take a deep breath and dive to the bottom of the ocean with our Deep Sea Discovery family drop-in activities this summer at Dynamic Earth!
Castle Street Market
Filled with a wide varity of gifts, food and drinks, Castle Street Market is a perfect place to seek out gifts that perfectly compliment the high street stores.
Linlithgow Holiday Club
Check our all the great free Linlithgow Holiday Club events for ages 8 to 12 years on during the summer!
Alan Davie Lunchtime Exhibition Tour
Enjoy a lunchtime tour every Thursday at 1pm for the Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World exhibition (Raphael is not included). Spaces are strictly limited so this must be pre-booked in advance.
Summer Childrens Events at Hopetoun House
Enjoy a mix of activities including bushcraft, pond dipping and story making in the woods over 6 Fridays this summer within the Grounds at Hopetoun House!
Gladstone’s Land - Guided Tour in British Sign Language (BSL)
Join us for the pilot tour of our British Sign Language (BSL) tour at Gladstone's Land!
Piano Summer Party
Edinburgh School of Music's Summer Piano Party is a fun introduction to the world of music and playing the piano for 4 - 8 year olds.
Summer Funhouse at IKEA Edinburgh
IKEA Edinburgh has a whole summer of entertainment lined up for you. From arts and crafts to quests and competitions, some special offers and clever solutions for play at home!
Midweek Make: Medals
In 1822 George IV visited the Palace of Holyroodhouse and a special commemorative medal was made to celebrate. Hear about this special occasion and make your very own medal to commemorate your visit!
Gin Jolly Tour and Tasting
Pickering's Gin Jolly Tour and Tasting will talk you through our amazing brand story, begining with a G&T on arrival and finishing with four neat samples of our award-winning gin.
Festival City Market At Waverley Market
Enjoy an epic summer event in Edinburgh at the Festival City Market At Waverley Market!
Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh.
Festival Cocktail Club
The Fringe Festival is finally coming back to Edinburgh and that can only mean one thing... So is our Montpeliers Festival Cocktail Club at participating venues!
Non-Linear Movement Method®
Non-Linear Movement Method® is practiced to music and you will be guided through the class as you learn what your inner landscape feels like! It's suitable for all mobility and fitness levels!
Sculpture Saturdays Family Workshops
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is running a series of exciting artist-led workshops running throughout the summer designed for primary school aged children and their families but open to all.
Whisky Tasting
Take a journey through Scotland’s five whisky regions, all from the comfort of 'The Wally Dug' an old Scottish bar!
Discover the Deep
Explore the deep sea through Dynamic Earth's brand-new gallery. Dive into the depths of the sea and witness incredible habitats and creatures of the deep!
Nadia Myre: Tell Me of Your Boats and Your Waters - Where Do They Come From, Where Do They Go?
Edinburgh Art Festival and Edinburgh Printmakers present newly commissioned work from Montreal-based artist Nadia Myre responding to the 200th anniversary of the Union Canal.
Tessa Lynch: Houses Fit For People
Edinburgh Printmakers presents Glasgow-based artist Tessa Lynch, whose exhibition promotes alternative building techniques inspired by collaborative play and the natural world.
The Riverbank - A Landscape of Sorrow and Hope
The Riverbank - A Landscape of Sorrow and Hope is the thirteenth exhibition by Duncan Shanks at The Scottish Gallery and illuminates his little corner of the Clyde Valley.
Kids Creative Workshops
Inspired by our fantastic festival city we’ll be taking a crafting tour of some of my favourite Edinburgh icons at this series of fun crafting workshops for all primary aged children!
Plant Care Workshop & Plant Swop
Seb's Urban Jungle is running a Plant Care/Repotting Workshop on Fridays at Festival City Market - Waverley Mall.
That Tie Dye Place at Festival City Market
Find your next colourful wardrobe addition with That Tie Dye Place at Festival City Market at Waverley Market!
Corstorphine Art Group 2022 Exhibition
Don't miss the Corstorphine Art Group 2022 Exhibition at St. Ninian’s Church Hall from 30th July to 6th August! 26 artists have submitted 124 original paintings for sale.
Leon Morrocco: Long Road Home
The Royal Scottish Academy presents Leon Morrocco: Long Road Home, timed to coincide with the artist’s 80th birthday.
This is Paradise
At once timely and timeless in its nuanced observation of the fragility of peace, This is Paradise is a powerful monologue exploring what it takes from us to begin again.
Exodus
How far will a politician go? Bold, satirical and uncomfortably funny, Exodus explores systematic deception and the indifference to human suffering.
Alison Kinnaird MBE: Art in Glass 2022 - A Closer Look
Alison Kinnaird is one of the world's leading glass artists and engravers and this Open Studio Exhibition at Shillinghill Studios features a range of work including new creations.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Come join this support group for breastfeeding women to exchange experiences, advice or simply meet other mums.
Curious
Now in it's fourth year, The Royal Society Of Edinburgh summer events programme, Curious, is back from 1st to 14th August!
Groovy Geology
Enjoy your Bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a Ranger-led stroll along the foreshore exploring the best of West Lothian's geological resource!
Homebirth Support Group
Join the Pregnancy and Parents Centre for a free drop-in Homebirth Support Groupgroup on the first Sunday of the month!
Love Island Final Party
We're delighted to announce our Love Island Final Party! Ibiza summer vibes from our DJ Jolene, special guest hosts and themed cocktails. Where better to watch the final?
Motherspace
Motherspace is a free drop-in group for women and their babies to connect to one another and takes place on Monday afternoons.
Motherwalk
Are you a mum with a baby under 6 months old? Then come along and connect to other mothers who like to be outdoors!
Powderhall Bronze Editions Festival Exhibition
Powderhall Bronze Editions is holding a festival exhibition showcasing artwork by a variety of Scottish artists and also handcrafted furniture by local contemporary makers.
Queer Dance Fitness Session / Let’s be Queer together once again
Come along to this Queer Dance Fitness Class for our LGBT+ community, promoting mental and physical health in a less conventional way but a truly safe space and extremely fun!
School of Animation Summer Camp
Delve into the world of animation this summer with ComputerXplorers at Edinburgh Academy!
Summer Fayre at The Wee Hub in Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
The Wee Hub, brought to you by The Living Memory Association, is holding a Summer Fayre on 1st August. Come along and try lots of free activities!
Yoga for Pregnancy
The Pregnancy and Parents Centre's yoga for pregnancy sessions offer a unique approach to enjoying your pregnancy, preparing for the birth of your baby.
Yoga with Babies
Yoga with Babies is a way for parent and baby to share the movements and relaxation of Yoga providing a friendly, relaxed environment in which to learn and share Yoga with other parents and babies..
Blood Harmony
Blood Harmony is an uplifting and universal story about moving on, and the healing power of family – love them or loathe them.
From Waste to Wall
From reinterpreting autism to reimagining single-use products – artist James Owen Thomas is changing perspectives in Edinburgh this summer.
Ireland The Show
Ireland the Show will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!
Orchestra Baobab
Expect a combination of pop, soul, Afro-Latin and traditional music from a band whose popularity has taken them around the world over the past half century when Orchestra Baobab come to Edinburgh!
A Ladder To The Stars
Told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt, humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams!
A Secret Show by Cameron Young
Cameron Young is one of the hottest names in modern magic. Secret Show is a brand new show that Cameron will be debuting at the Edinburgh fringe.
AAA Stand-Up Late at Gilded Balloon
AAA Stand-Up Late at Gilded Balloon, the total sell-out 2005-2019, returns with a brand new line-up!
Abandoman: Svengali
Ireland's finest hip hop musical comedian, is back in the Cow with his biggest show yet. Combining hip hop, pop, EDM and more, Abandoman will leave you high on life - without leaving George Square.
Activities of Daily Living
When her Medicare card arrived with a special old age pensioner invisibility cloak, one woman decides to fight back.
Afghanistan is Not Funny by Henry Naylor
Afghanistan is Not Funny by Henry Naylor comes direct to Edinburgh Fringe from the Adelaide Fringe, where it won twelve five-star reviews and two major awards.
Age is a Feeling
From Haley McGee, creator of sell-out The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale, comes a brand-new show inspired by interviews with hospice workers, interactions with mystics and trips to the cemetery.
Alice Brine: Brinestorm
In her much-anticipated debut hour, Alice Brine, the award-winning, sell-out New Zealand comedian rips the lid off the reality of life with ADHD.
Alice Fraser: Chronos
Come see Australian comedian Alice Fraser (The Bugle) use her hour to turn time inside out and back to front. It'll be fun! It's a comedy show!
Almost Adult
Anne-Tilley's Almost Adult combines clown-style physical comedy with touching vulnerability. Come along for a good laugh and leave with a single tear rolling down your cheek!
Americana: A Murder Ballad
A group of teenagers are stuck in a murder ballad they cannot escape – the killer could be anywhere or anyone. Could it be you?
An Evening with Tara Boland
Join Tara Boland as she pays homage to her greatest inspirations but mainly, herself! Get ready for miniature Miley Cyrus music videos and the sexiest Marilyn Monroe impression you've ever seen.
Andrew Maxwell: Krakatoa
Don't miss double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Maxwell when he brings his show 'Krakatoa' to the Edinburgh Fringe!
Angel by Henry Naylor
The multi award-winning story of Rehana, Angel of Kobane, returns to Edinburgh in a new production from Torch Theatre.
Anna Clifford: I See Dead(ly) People
In a hilarious show about positivity versus the World, Anna Clifford will have you in stitches with real stories that are unbelievable!
Baby Massage Course
Baby Massage is relaxing for both baby and parent. Nurture your baby by learning and practising massage strokes specifically for your baby.
Bad Clowns: Invasion
A mind-controlling alien has infiltrated Earth. Worst of all, it's taken over one of the audience members. Can our agents locate this alien before it's too late?
Basil Brush: Unleashed... And Uncut
The legendary fox returns to Edinburgh with a brand-new show for the adults, following his totally sold-out 2019 fringe debut.
Basil Brush’s Family Fun Show
Come join in the mayhem as Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show for all the family!
Baxter vs the Bookies
Baxter vs the Bookies follows the fluctuating fortunes of an ageing, old-fashioned, horse-racing tipster, pitting himself against the firepower of the Bookies!
Beg For Me
Beg For Me, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is a one-act, two-player show exploring the dangerous world of alt-right activism in the context of the January 6th US insurrection.
Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly
Join comedian Benjamin Alborough as he attempts to improve Monopoly, with your help!
Best of So You Think You’re Funny?
Don't miss a new show for 2022 bringing you the best of the winners and finalists from 2021's So You Think You're Funny? comedy newcomer competition!
BIRD with Kylie Vincent
Bird is an edgy, heartfelt, thought-provoking piece that can make anyone feel less alone in their trauma. It's honest, hilarious, and tear-jerking. Don't miss it.
Bluewater
Conversational and nostalgic, Bluewater takes us on a comical trip down memory lane and teen struggles.
Business Casual: Feral
American comedy trio Business Casual return to the Fringe with their new hour, FERAL!
Card Ninja
After sold-out shows at festivals around world Card Ninja, the one-man, Fringe phenomenon returns!
Cerys Bradley: Sportsperson
Written and performed by Cerys Bradley, Sportsperson is a show about playing sport and fitting in and how Cerys is quite bad at both of those things!
Chris Gethard: A Father And The Sun
Chris Gethard, the 'New York comedy institution' and host of the Beautiful/Anonymous podcast makes a much-anticipated return to Edinburgh following a six-year absence!
Christy Coysh: Bangarang!
What happens when you give a bearded, northern lad with a voice of silk and an ass that won't quit a loop station and a room at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
Cirque Berserk!
Britain’s biggest theatre circus spectacular is back by popular demand, featuring all your favourite Cirque Berserk! acts plus some thrilling new ones!
Drag Queens vs. Zombies
Award-winning drag stars Kate Butch and Crudi Dench have their star-studded cabaret show crashed by brain-hungry zombies.
EGLANTYNE
Vibrant, inspiring play about Eglantyne Jebb; visionary, passionate, humanitarian, human rights activist and founder of Save the Children.
Eleanor Tiernan: Away With The Fairies
Don't miss a bonkers hour of stand-up, story and song from Fest's idiot savant, Eleanor Tiernan!
Elf Lyons: Raven
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee Elf Lyons floats to the Fringe with her new horrifying comedy show inspired by Stephen King!
Epic Film Music Concert
Enjoy the most iconic film soundtracks, played live in a unique, epic performance featuring violin, piano, guitar and a superb light show.
Esther Manito: #NotAllMen
In her award-winning stand-up show, Esther Manito (Live at the Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show) looks back at the era of lad mags, landlines and cock-n-ball graffiti.
Eve: All About Her
Award-winning actor and cabaret artist Keith Ramsay blends live music and spoken word to deconstruct the concepts of camp and queer mythology for a post-Stonewall generation.
Finlay Christie: OK Zoomer
Don't miss this debut hour from fast-rising star, award-winning stand-up Finlay Christie!
Flamenco Fusion
Ben Bruant and Will Cashel play songs you know in ways you probably don't in a style fusing flamenco, pop and classical music.
Flandam’s Musical Comedy Hootennany!
Don't miss Flandam’s Musical Comedy Hootennany when it comes to Edinburgh as part of the Fringe Festival!
Foil Arms and Hog - Hogwash
Ireland’s top sketch comedy group, Foil Arms and Hog, return to McEwan hall to premiere their new show ‘Hogwash’.
Fruit Flies Like a Banana
Three performers. 20+ acts. 60 minutes. Music, theatre and dance collide in this madcap variety show.
Fruit Flies Like a Banana: Kids!
The multi-talented musicians of The Fourth Wall play while dancing a tango, riding hoverboards and even hanging upside down! Music leaps off the stage in this fan favourite from North America.
Gabby Killick
Award-winning comedian Gabby Killick debuts her new show Game of Thongs at the Edinburgh Fringe where she’ll take a hilarious frolic through the modern-day jungle of sex, drugs and cancel culture!
General Secretary
One of the Scotsman's Best Duos at the Fringe, Thick 'n' Fast return to take on the world.
Girlboss
Join this Cambridge double-act for an hour of comedy characters and boardroom meetings as they ponder life's important questions: why should women work? Soz suffragettes!
Grace Campbell: A Show About Me(n)
Grace Campbell makes her eagerly awaited Fringe return following 2019's sell-out run, with a new show about her two lifelong passions; men and herself.
Grant Busé : SentiMENTAL!
Were the good old days really that good? Australian comic Grant Busé delivers an unforgettable, live music-fuelled deconstruction of our selective memories.
GRAV by Owen Thomas
Gareth J Bale stars in this multi award-winning one-man show exploring the life and times of one of Wales' most loved sons, Ray Gravell.
Harriet Dyer: Trigger Warning
Harriet Dyer is an award-winning comedian, mental health advocate and an experience to behold. Here doth lie quite the harrowing tale, one you won't forget in a hurry.
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical
This comedic musical revue reveals everything you could want to know about being a musical theatre performer... if only there were any who'd admit it.
Ian Lynam: Autistic License
In a stand-up comedy show exploring diagnosis, relationships, sexuality, creativity and the history of autism, Ian sets out to prove autistic people have more to offer than being good at maths.
I’m With Stupid
Director, screenwriter, author and stand-up comedian JD Shapiro's fascinating account of his unconventional journey from that New Jersey childhood to collaborations with Hollywood icons.
Ignacio Lopez: El Cómico
Spain's best export, Ignacio Lopez, scrutinises his family tree and his immigrant upbringing in a relentlessly funny show about clashing cultures, legacies, and never fitting in.
International Comedy Jam
You never know who Tehran Von Ghasri's bringing to his stage. Chappelle? Tiffany Haddish? Omid Djalili? Kevin Hart?
Jack Docherty - Nothing But?
Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, and one of Scotland's favourite comic performers, returns to the festival with a tender, playful, darkly comic tale.
James Roque: Badong
A favourite on the New Zealand comedy scene for the last 10 years, Kiwi-Filipino James Roque makes his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Jamie MacDonald: Reasonably Adjusted
Blindingly funny jokes aren't enough these days, comedians must have a personal struggle now and Jamie Macdonald wants some of that action!
Janeane Garofalo: Pardon My Tangent
Janeane Garofalo, the iconic American comedian and actress, returns to the Fringe with her acerbic wit, following multiple sell-out runs.
Jason Byrne: Unblocked
Join Jason live on stage as he unleashes what he does best! Guaranteed pure and utter Unblocked joy and laughter.
Jeena Bloom: The Homecoming Queen
This is the funny and sad story store of one transgender woman's journey through America from both sides of the gender line.
Jen Ives: Peak Trans
As the discourse on trans people becomes more toxic in the UK – comedian, trans woman and nuisance Jen Ives is here to sort it all out, hun.
John Robertson: The Dark Room
Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket!
JoJo Sutherland: Growing Old Disgracefully
Jojo Sutherland is starting life all over again with the emphasis on living and Don't Stop Me Now as her funeral music.
Jon Courtenay: Against The Odds
Having triumphed on Britain's Got Talent, Jon combines comedy, music and drama in a brand-new show exploring the true story of his television success while secretly fighting for his life.
Julie Jay: Oops, This Is Toxic
This Is Toxic is a celebration of surviving sexism and toxic situations. But most of all, it is a celebration of Britney Spears!
Just These Please: Honestly No Pressure Either Way
With three five star sell-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, over 60million views online and a tendency to list things in threes,Just These Please are back with 25 brand new sketches and songs!
Justin Moorhouse : Stretch & Think
Justin Moorhouse is back at the Fringe with a brand-new show: still funny, yet middle-aged.
Kate Downie: The Art of Crossing
In this talk Kate Downie will discuss the magnetism of Bridges for herself and though the eyes of other artists, and what makes them special in all their forms.
Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights
Fear of Heights is a heart-warming and hilarious biographical tale that examines what it means to be a man, and how one generation measures success relative to their forebears' themes.
Kevin Quantum: Dark Matter
Britain's Got Talent Finals to Breadline. Lockdown Baby to BBC Commission. Edinburgh Magician Kevin Quantum is back at the Fringe with his most joyful show to date - Dark Matter!
Kylie Brakeman Presents: Linda Hollywood’s Big Hollywood Night
Kylie Brakeman emerged as one of the pandemic's most popular online comedians with over 60 million views and 400k followers across all platforms and you can catch her at the Fringe Festival!
Land - A Scottish Musical
Land celebrates compassion and community that transcends shifting cultures, asking that we take a second to re-evaluate our relationships with the earth and our neighbours.
Late Night Dirty Scrabble with Rob Rouse & Friends
It's the late night comedy gameshow that put's the 'dick' in dictionary. It's scrabble, but with utter filth.
Laughing Stock
Now for the first time at Fringe, direct from Los Angeles, a comedy revue featuring some of the hottest new voices in American independent stand-up.
Leah Lamarr
Join this 'breakout star' (Fast Company) of American comedy as she brings her raunchy, clever and hilarious observations on life, sex, crypto and the pandemic to the UK stage for the first time.
Lew Fitz: Soft Lad
Award winning Lew Fitz had sell-out previews, catch this rising star whilst you can!
Lippy
Alexy Walexy's loopy but loveable characters peel back the layers to discover their true authentic selves, then spend the rest of the show wishing they'd brought an extra jumper.
Lizard Boy
Equal parts comic book lore and coming-of-age love story, Lizard Boy is the thrilling original rock musical.
Lou Conran: A Show
Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller and masterful at spinning a yarn. Her new show compromises of hilarious anecdotes, stories and the minutiae of life. Light relief through the shite of life.
Lucy Frederick’s Big Fat Wedding
Here comes the bride, forty-foot wide! It's the wedding of the century and you're invited as Lucy Frederick – walks down the aisle.
Magic Roman’s Summer Holiday
Join Magic Roman on the most epic holiday ever. Expect adventure, laughter, chaos and... magic! This unforgettable show promises some jaw-dropping moments, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Maisie Adam at Gilded Balloon
Fresh from Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand-new show for 2022, Buzzed.
Man of 100 Faces
One performer. 100 characters. One hour. Impossible? Not for The Man of 100 Faces.
Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles - A Gameshow For Awful Children
The UK's favourite Frenchman channels his acerbic humour and quick-fire wit into a family gameshow, pitting children against adults and each other to try and find the most awful child.
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Mark Thompson is a regular at the Fringe and he's bringing back his show with some of the favourites plus some new experiments to delight the audience.
Mat Ricardo: The Extraordinary Gentleman
A unique, hilarious and unmissable one-man show from the worlds most critically acclaimed variety artist - Mat Ricardo.
Men With Coconuts
The multi award-winning Scottish improv troupe are back! Men With Coconuts use audience suggestions to create an hour of emotional balladry, lyrical wizardry and musical husbandry.
Mischief Movie Night
Mischief return to the Edinburgh Fringe stepping back to their comedy roots with Mischief Movie Night, the improvised movie live on stage!
Mythos: Ragnarok
A unique troupe of multi-talented actors, wrestlers, comedians and stunt performers merged their worlds to create the world’s first original theatre show with full contact stage combat!
NewsRevue
NewsRevue is delighted to return to the EICC to parody politics in a post-pandemic world as part of Edinburgh Fringe.
Nikki Britton – One Small Step
After selling out at Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, Nikki Britton is bringing her award nominated show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Notflix: Binge
The Spice Girls of improv return for a fifth triumphant year in their five-star, sell-out, totally improvised musical comedy.
Paddy Young: Laugh, You Rats!
Following a sell-out 2021 run, the northern scamp returns with his distinctive line in absurdity, bravely taking a stand against his housemates, water snobs, and worst of all, jugglers.
PASH
Max is turning twenty-five in one week, and she's desperate to have her first kiss with someone (anyone) before she hits her quarter-life crisis!
Patrick Spicer: Who’s This All of a Sudden?
Debut hour from one of the most exciting acts on the UK comedy circuit. Patrick Spicer will be recounting his deepest fears and humiliations in a funny and credible way.
Paw Patrol Live
PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the Edinburgh Playhouse stage for an action packed, high-energy, musical adventure!
Pernille Haaland: Resting Confused Face
When the pandemic hit, comedian Pernille Haaland did what any desperate millennial with a Tik Tok account would do; sign up for online therapy!
Pete Firman: Bag Of Tricks
Pete Firman returns to the Fringe with an astonishing new show. Expect Pete's trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic!
Pete Heat: BLIMEY
Join lanky urban wizard Pete Heat as he uses comedy and mind-blowing tricks to explore that most divisive of subjects: magic itself.
Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters
If you're brave, come along and watch 'Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters'. A family show filled with singing, dancing, comedy and even a sea monster...
Pixies
American alternative rock band Pixies will play the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Wednesday 3rd August!
Railed - Headfirst Acrobats
Railed by Headfirst Acrobats is a western themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and hilarious comic timing!
Randy Feltface
Fresh off the back of a sold out world tour, Randy Feltface makes his long-awaited return to the UK with brand new jokes and a second-hand suit, catch him live at The Fringe!
REDEEMher - How I screwed Up My Perfect Mormon Life
Tatum becomes the virgin bride of her sweetheart, entering an eternal marriage in the Mormon Church but after one night of illicit sex, Tatum is plunged into a deep well of guilt, sorrow and remorse.
Richard Stott: Afterparty
Join Richard Stott as he contemplates whether he's missed the boat. His friends have families, 6 figure salaries and houses. He has a level-2 food hygiene certificate and acid reflux!
Rob Rouse: No Refunds
Rob Rouse (Bottom, BBC's Upstart Crow) has performed stand-up since winning So You Think You're Funny? at Edinburgh in 1998. Now, aged 48, he is no more mature.
Robyn Perkins: Million Dollar Maybe
Think you're tough? Funny? Bisexual? Prove it. Sounds ridiculous? This show weaves together the stories of a sexual orientation scientist and an award-winning comedian, both trying to prove just that.
RuneSical
Sword equipped. Potions ready. High-speed internet connected. Based on the online game RuneScape, join Lance_054 (the first 53 were taken) on a quest where the audience choose what happens next!
Sad Girls Club
Welcome to Sad Girls Club, where girls are allowed to be... well... sad. Because as we all know being a woman in 2022, talking about anything is a minefield.
Sam Morrison: Sugar Daddy
US comedian Sam Morrison (The Drew Barrymore Show) grapples with the death of his partner. He makes grief hilarious through tales of love, diabetes and seagull attacks.
Sammy Obeid
Sammy Obeid, the host of Netflix 100 Humans hits the Edinburgh stage with an hour of stand-up.
Schalk Bezuidenhout: I’ll Make Laugh To You (Like You Want Me To)
Following an incredible Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2019 and fresh from a 2022 Netflix special, Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with love in his heart and jokes in his pocket.
Scottish Falsetto Socks: Eurovision Sock Contest
Earth's funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour. Fresh from their appearance on Britain's Got Talent, they bring you a whole song contest for your voting pleasure.
Seann Walsh: Is Dead. Happy Now?
Seann Walsh returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August with his new stand-up show 'Is Dead. Happy Now?'.
Shamilton: An Improvised Musical
Ever heard of this small off-Broadway show called Hamilton? It wasn’t very big, so we’re not surprised. Anyway, Shamilton! is just like that, but (ahem) better!
Shazia Mirza: COCONUT
I survived The Island with Bear Grylls – who knew that would prepare me for what was about to come...
Shit-faced Shakespeare - Macbeth
The smash-hit, multi sell-out Fringe phenomenon is back with their hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Macbeth, with an entirely shit-faced cast member!
Sian Davies: About Time
Sian Davies, best Debut show Leicester Comedy Festival 2020 and Funny Women runner-up, brings her show 'About Time' to the Fringe!
Simon David: White Gay
From racism to body image, porn addiction to gay Tories, Simon David has a catchy song for just about everything wrong with the community he loves to hate!
Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody
An entirely improvised wizarding comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fan-fiction title. With live musical accompaniment!
Stewart Lee: Basic Lee (Work in Progress) Preview
One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee.
Stewart Lee: Snowflake
In the last ever performances of this show, Stewart Lee looks at how the Covid-Brexit era has impacted on the culture war declared on lovely woke snowflakes by horrible people.
Stokes and Summers: Careering
Evening Standard TikTok Star and Funny Women Award nominees, Stokes and Summers, present a new show about the quirks and perks of the modern workplace.
Swallowed
Swallowed is a new play presenting an intimate snapshot into the lives of a young couple as they navigate their relationship within a distorted reality.
Tales from a Haunted Bookshop
A spooky show of terrible tales, bothersome books and gruesome goings on! A weird and wonderfully dark show for horrid children and irresponsible adults.
Tehran Von Ghasri: Gonna Get Cancelled
Named to honor his city of birth, Tehran Van Ghasri is the funniest, most charismatic, sexy, no-holds-barred Black, Iranian, Jewish, Baptist, Muslim, Zoroastiran, agnostic comedian you will ever see!
The Awkward Silence’s Big Break
Award-winning comedy duo The Awkward Silence present their dynamic father and son prison musical.
The Ballad of Mulan
From the team behind the Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show The Unknown Soldier. Grist to the Mill and Red Dragonfly Productions bring you the real Chinese heroine that inspired Disney's Mulan.
The Black Blues Brothers
Having thrilled audiences at the Fringe in 2019 with a sell-out, five-star run, The Black Blues Brothers returns to Assembly this summer.
The Cambridge Impronauts present: Keeping Up with the Kimprov
Tired of all the scripted "reality" TV? Keeping Up With the Kimprov is your daily dose of reality TV, but actually unscripted!
The Club Valentine Comedy Hour
Club Valentine is is an emerging collective on the Irish comedy scene, dedicated to bringing absurd comedy into the mainstream.
The Dark Room (For Kids!)
The Dark Room (For Kids!) is an interactive adventure featuring terrible prizes and total mayhem! Recommended for 11+ but younger kids are welcome.
The Dirty Thirty PLUS
The Dirty Thirty PLUS is the live-est of live theatre exploding the conventions of performance. A new valiant attempt to perform 30 plays in just one hour!
The Fringe Reggae Club 2022
Raggamuffin Records presents a weekly reggae sound system session, taking place every Wednesday of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022 at La Belle Angele.
The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
Hilarious comedy, The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns by Gillian Duffy, proves that love and relationships haven't changed that much in 200 years after all! Catch it at the Fringe Festival this August!
The Giant Killers
Long Lane Theatre return the Edinburgh with their hit play The Giant Killers, telling the true story of footballs greatest ever underdogs - Darwen FC.
The Improv Musical
Now in our 10th year! Smash-hit production, The Improv Musical returns to take the Fringe by storm.
The Intervention
The Intervention is a new black comedy by Keir McAllister, award-winning writer of The Bench.
The Oxford Alternotives
The Oxford Alternotives were the first a cappella group set up at the University of Oxford as an alternative to the chapel choirs and are known for their creative takes on contemporary music.
The Oxford Gargoyles: Jazz A Cappella
Internationally renowned jazz a cappella group, The Oxford Gargoyles, make their return to the Fringe. Enjoy our unique repertoire of jazz, soul, pop, funk and salsa!
The Oxford Imps
Oxford's wittiest minds return with their spectacular smorgasbord of devastatingly funny improvised comedy!
The People vs. The Oxford Revue
After almost two years of silence, Oxford's critically acclaimed student sketch troupe are making a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Fringe with The People vs. The Oxford Revue
The Road to Ballina
Jakko Jakszyk, guitarist/singer with King Crimson, was born Michael Curran. Adopted by Polish and French parents, Jakko grew up wondering who he was.
The Song of Fergus and Kate
The Song of Fergus and Kate is an interactive adventure that uses storytelling, music and animation to encourage children to celebrate their differences.
The Sorries
After a sell-out run in 2019, The Sorries are delighted to be back again in front of live audiences at Pleasance at EICC!
The Transfiguration of Mrs Lamen
This play has been described as Pinteresque, with moments of surreality, and a wealth of dark humour. An original script from performed playwright Alex J Yates.
Tinted
When you're disabled, the lines of consent get a bit... tinted. This play examines bodily autonomy in the group society often leaves behind.
Today I Killed My Very First Bird
Today I Killed My Very First Bird explores hope and despair, combining immersive sound and bold storytelling to create a vivid and visceral theatrical experience.
Tom Crosbie: Nerd’s Eye View
Armed with a Rubik's cube and a childlike delight at the world, Tom Crosbie's show is a critical hit.
Tom Skelton: 2020 Visions
Could you see the funny side to going blind? Twelve years on from losing most of his sight, Tom Skelton ‘looks’ back at over a decade of being blind and wonders what might have been.
Tom Walker – Javelin
New mimes, new jokes, same old crazy old Tom Walker. That’s right it is a new show 'Javelin' at Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy’d!
Fringe World 2019 Best Comedy Show nominee Award winning Troy Hawke comes to Underbelly Bristo Square as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Two’s Company
Two's Company is the new comedy drama from the writer of The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns and co-writer of The Wedding Planners, Gillian Duffy... don't miss it at the Fringe Festival!
Vermin
This original darkly comic rocket-fuelled two-hander is a kitchen-sink drama with a sting in its tale. For fans of Philip Ridley, Duncan MacMillan and the utterly hideous.
Viva Your Vulva: The Hole Story
50% of women aren't sure which is their vulva and which is their vagina. Elaine Miller, a funny, frank, factual fanny Fellow of Physiotherapy doesn't think that's OK.
Watson: The Final Problem
The Final Problem is a one-man show about the life and times of Sherlock Holmes's ever-reliable right hand man, John Watson and performed by Tim Marriott (BBC's Brittas Empire).
Weegie Hink Ae That?
From sketches to songs aboot aw things Scottish, come see these wee comical dafties dae what they dae best. Fast-paced, witty comedy with clever twists on Scottish culture.
What The Heart Wants
What The Heart Wants is a new comedy by Bert Tyler-Moore co-creator of The Windsors.
Will Mars: My Life in One-Liners
Will Mars used to think his life was a joke – but he was wrong, it's more like 300. Brace yourself for more jokes than you thought possible!
Will Tell and The Big Bad Baron
Enjoy madcap physical comedy with capers around castles, damsels in distress, a jaw-dropping joust and lots of original catchy musical numbers.
Will Tell and the Big Bad Baron
Will Tell and the Big Bad Baron is a madcap physical comedy with capers around castles, damsels in distress, a jaw-dropping joust and lots of original catchy musical numbers!
Yippee Ki Yay
Achingly funny, rhyming retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh: Fringe First winner, BBC Audio Drama Best Comedy winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue).
Amazing Bubble Man
An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.
Are You Being Murdered?
World premiere of a new murder mystery starring Arthur Bostrom ('Allo 'Allo!) set in the golden age of BBC sitcoms, from the acclaimed Father Brown writer David Semple.
Attenborough and His Animals
Two hapless fools recreate wonderful scenes of the natural world. Clownfish return to Edinburgh with an updated version of their hit show!
Black is the Color of My Voice
Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell's stunning solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone returns with a new performer under her direction.
Bloody Elle - A Gig Musical
This loud, proud love story is heart-warmingly honest and belly achingly funny. Stuffed full of those stomach-flipping-time-stopping moments that everyone will recognise.
Boris Live at Five
For the fraction of the cost of a fixed penalty notice, pose your question to our fearless leader at this chat-show-cum-Question-Time-cum-work-event.
Boy: Looking For Friends
Performed by Piotr Sikora, a Polish clown and comedian, Boy: Looking For Friends is an adventurous tale about friendship, courage and ice cream chocolate bars – for adults and children!
Buffy: Revamped
Satirical, funny and bursting with pop-culture references, it's the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.
Burn
Alan Cumming returns to the International Festival with a performance exploring the true character of Scotland's national bard Robert Burns.
Cassie Workman: Aberdeen
A magical realist biography of Kurt Cobain. Cassie Workman time travels through nineties Washington, to unravel life, death, and rock and roll, in this heartbreaking, stunning homage to an icon!
ComedySportz
Now in its 15th year at the Fringe, ComedySportz is the award winning, all-action, all-improvised competitive comedy show for all ages you won't want to miss!
Connor Burns: Live, Laugh, Loathe
Don't miss Connor Burns, one of the most exciting emerging acts on the Scottish comedy circuit, live at Just The Tonic, Sub-Atomic Room as part of The Fringe Festival!
Craig Hill: I Always Knew I Had it in Me!
Craig Hill brings his new show 'I Always Knew I Had it in Me!' to Just The Tonic at Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Daniel Sloss: New Work in Progress
Scotland’s international comedy star is doing a run of shows to work up new material for his next tour. Catch him at Just The Tonic Atomic Room as part of Edinburgh Fringe.
Edinburgh to host ‘An Evening with Michael Franzese – The Real Goodfella’
Don't miss “An Evening with Michael Franzese – The Real Goodfella”, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh on the 4th August!
Festival Cocktail Club Masterclasses
Rabble Taphouse & Grill has partnered up with some of the world’s best brands to bring you some immersive, educational and, above all, exciting cocktail Masterclasses.
Fred MacAulay and Friends at The Balmoral
Get into the Festival spirit at The Balmoral this August on the eve of the 75th Anniversary of The Fringe with Fred MacAulay and Friends!
Fred MacAulay In Conversation
Fred MacAulay, one of Scotland's best-loved stand-ups, is back with his live chat show. Joining him each day will be stars from the worlds of sport, entertainment, business and politics.
Happy Meal
The world premiere of Tabby Lamb’s Happy Meal is a joyful queer rom-com where Millennial meets Gen Z and change is all around.
Henning Wehn: It’ll All Come Out In The Wash
Watch Henning give everything a good rinse and witness him wring sense out of the nonsensical at The Queen's Hall in August!
Inside the Robot: Quick, I Need Your Help!
There is a robot in trouble and it needs your help! An immersive, educational and hilarious spectacular suitable for ages 5+, but fun for everyone.
Jimeoin: The Craic!
Don't miss a hilarious evening of World-class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master Jimeoin!
Kai Humphries: Mischief!
Multi award-winning stand-up, podcaster and author, KaiKai Humphries bring his new show 'Mischief to the Stand Edinburgh as part of the Fringe!
Kids/Teens Metal Stamping Workshop
Be hands on in designing and stamping a piece of aluminium jewellery (ring, cuff, pendant) or keyring/pet tag at this workshop on 4th August!
Lady Balls Bingo
Join The Bingo Babes in the Live Room at The Three Sisters on the first Thursday of every month at 9pm!
Late‘n’Live
Late‘n’Live returns in all its glory, featuring a stellar line-up of the very best acts from across the festival every night.
Lecture Series August - Macbeth: A Usurper’s Fate
Historian Elizabeth Cory Lopez will delve into the roots of Macbeth, son of Findlay, and what his life, culture, reign and mythical legacy can tell us about the evolution of Scotland as a nation.
Leith Social
Following a sold-out run of monthly shows, Leith Social makes its Fringe debut! Live comedy, music and cabaret set in the city's favourite local hangout, the Pitt Market!
Les Quizerables
An interactive late-night quiz for musical theatre queens. Hosted by little Cosette Katie Prichard, Les Quizerables pits the finest Broadway brains against one another.
Liam Farrelly, God’s Brother-in-Law
Don't award winning comedian Liam Farrelly's first full-length solo show at Just The Tonic at Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
MANBO
Enjoy high energy, rip-roaring physical comedy that will blow your socks off and leave you wanting more!
Mark Thomas: Black & White Preview
Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics when Mark Thomas comes to the Stand Edinburgh with a preview of his new show, Black and White as part of Edinburgh Fringe!
Oliver Coleman – Sublime
Oliver Coleman debuted his hit solo show Poolside in 2019, touring to festivals across the country. Don’t miss his brand-new offering 'Sublime', guaranteed to make your cheeks hurt!
Paul Black: Self Care Era
Writer/performer Paul Black brings his theatre show Self Care Era to the Fringe for the first time. From slump to spiritual awakening, Paul takes us through his 12 step guide to Self Care.
Paul McCaffrey: We Go Again
Enjoy a brand-new hour of stand-up from Paul McCaffrey, one of the best comics currently working in the UK.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
Join Peppa Pig at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer for her musical interactive show Peppa Pig: My First Concert!
Prehysterical - Headfirst Acrobats
Prehysterical is a hilarious circus show for children and parents of all ages, following three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive the harsh natural world.
Psychodrama
A gripping, at times hilarious revenge tale about an actress in her 40’s under investigation for the murder of an auteur theatre director.
Rob Madge: My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)
My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is the joyous autobiographical story of social-media sensation Rob Madge.
Set List: Stand-up Without a Net
Comedians are flashed a never-before-seen set list of topics and must instantly create a spontaneous and original new stand-up set, right then and there.
Sipsmith Masterclass
Let us take you on a journey into gin as you Sip your way through our handcrafted London Dry, Lemon Drizzle, Strawberry Smash and Zesty Orange Gins plus a cocktail on arrival and at end of the class.
Something About George – The George Harrison Story
Something About George – The George Harrison Story enjoys its Edinburgh premiere this Summer at the Fringe Festival. The show pays tribute to the man dubbed the “quiet Beatle”.
Something About Simon – The Paul Simon Story
In this critically acclaimed show, singer-songwriter Gary Edward Jones not only recites the music of one of his idols, but also tells the unique story of Paul Simon.
Spoons
How can spoons save your relationship? Find out in this sharp, funny and touching play about a couples counsellor's revenge.
Summer Music with Jackie
Come along to the Pregnancy and Parents Centre for interactive music classes for babies and toddlers!
Tessa Asquith-Lamb: Treasures and Foxes
Tessa Asquith-Lamb explains her processes in creating her beautiful artworks and shows how her collections help her create beautiful lyrical works full of symbolism, love tokens, friendship and hope.
The Best of Scottish Comedy
Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.
The Gruffalo, the Giant and the Mermaid with Julia Donaldson
Author Julia Donaldson and a cast of four return with a brand-new show based on her much-loved books including The Smartest Giant in Town, The Singing Mermaid, The Highway Rat, and The Gruffalo.
The Last Return
One final night. One last chance. Five people queue for a ticket to the hottest show in town. All they must do is simply wait in line. But what in life is ever simple?
The Sickening 90’s Drag Prom
Taking you back to high school for the prom you wish you'd had, this is the party that invites you to relive your school days as you join forces with your fellow Fringe-goers.
The War of The Worlds
Brought to life by award-winning actor and writer Ross Ericson, enjoy an exciting new adaptation of HG Wells' classic story from the team behind the Fringe sell-out show Moby Dick!
Tom GK: How To Record The Greatest Album of All Time
Former Daily Telegraph music critic Tom GK has decided to record the greatest album of all time – despite the fact that he has lost most of his hearing.
Trainspotting Live
Direct from a global tour, this is a ticket to ride you won't soon forget. Back after five sold-out Fringe seasons, so book early!
What it’s Like to be a Bird
An exhibition of illustrations and related artworks from the book 'What it's Like to be a Bird', written by Tim Birkhead and illustrated by Catherine Rayner, comes to Scottish Ornithologists Club.
Amber Topaz: Greying Still Slaying
Catch this fierce, femme, fabulous, musical comedy show from the multi award-winning, international cabaret sensation Amber Topaz at the Fringe!
Biscuit Barrel: Wafering Heights
Biscuit Barrel, the acclaimed hyperactive group, return to the Edinburgh Fringe with 69 sketches performed in an hour!
Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh
Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
Cameron Gibson - Mysteries; an Hour of Impossibilities
Join Cameron Gibson on a journey of discovery through influence, thought and imagination as he uses his unique skills of mind-reading, psychology, mystery and magic to demonstrate extraordinary feats.
Circa: Humans 2.0
A tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal, and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.
Coburg House Summer Open Studios
It’s that time again - where we invite you behind the scenes of our 50+ studio doors for a Summer Open Studios Event at Coburg House in Leith from 5th - 7th August!
Demonstration of Mediumship with Kim Moore-Cullen
Join us in-Centre and experience mediumship that aims to connect us with the energy of those who have passed on.
Doing Bits at The Three Sisters
Join us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for an evening of Fringe Variety, hosted by our fantastic Boylesque performer, Tom Harlow!
Edinburgh Comedy Allstars
The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly!
Elliot Bibby and the Magical Beach Ball
This year, international multi award-winning magician Elliot Bibby is supported by his faithful friend Barry the Beach Ball in another captivating comedy magic show!
Flamenco Fiesta at The Fringe
Alba Flamenca bring a new show to the Fringe! Bursting with raw emotion and explosive rhythms, this fiesta of pure dance, music and intensity brings the best of a real Andalucian night.
Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music is returns to Inverleith Park, Edinburgh in August!
Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 5th and 6th August 2022!
Frank Sanazi Das Vegas
The Prince of Dark Comedy returns to Edinburgh with his new show, accompanied by his singing dictators The Iraq Pack and a cast of mind-blowing acts.
Gareth Waugh: Doozy
Don't miss the new show from Gareth Waugh, Scotland's fastest rising comedy star, as part of the Fringe!
Illicit Thrill: Close Encounters
The Fringe's shadiest late-night strip joint is back and we have missed you! Join the illicit crew as they welcome audiences back for a show that is rude, crude and nude!
Jo Caulfield: Bad Attitude
Don't miss Award-winning comedian Jo Cauldfield when she brings her show 'Bad Attitute' to the Stand Edinburgh as part of the Fringe!
KITES
KITES is a fast-paced, visually striking play about the rite of passage from girlhood to womanhood in post-war Ireland, exploring gender roles, sexuality, friendship, love and rage.
La Clique
The multi-award-winning cabaret spectacular, La Clique promises to be a night of laughs, gasps, naughtiness and the best in international cabaret.
Movin’ Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music
Living legend Movin’ Melvin Brown is bringing a Broadway version of his acclaimed show devoted to Black music from the 50s to the present to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Nicola Murray: The Eclectic Back Catalogue
Nicola Murray will give an informal illustrated talk about her art practice, looking at an eclectic back-catalogue of work inspired by her interest and training in science.
OK Let Me Explain
This is a Fringe debut for brand-new comedy improv panel show, OK, Let Me Explain, hosted by Ross Leslie. The audience picks the nightly winner and is in control of the show, kind of!
Orocco Pier presents an evening with Just John & Paul
Enjoy a 3 course meal with entertainment by Just John & Paul and DJ providing non-stop 60's dance floor fillers until midnight!
Planetarium Lates: Dark Side of the Moon
Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the 1973 album the Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound.
Planetarium Lates: Under Pressure
As part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we are excited to bring you our BRAND-NEW presenter-led show, Under Pressure! Come with us as we take a deep dive into the global ocean!
Planetarium Lates: You Are Here
Join us at Dynamic Earth for a dramatic journey to the very edge of our solar system and back!
Prejudice and Pride
Prejudice and Pride is a new folk musical comedy reimagining Jane Austen’s classic novel in modern America with gender-swapped characters.
Ross Leslie: Massive Queue At The Tip
Ross Leslie, five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, brings his third hour to Edinburgh, featuring jokes, laughs and cycling safety awareness.
Sex Tips For Straight Women From a Gay Man
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Sport on the Fringe
Join Bobby Nwanze and guests this August for a new to the Fringe, a chat show with leading sports figures from across the UK!
Stobo Castle Ladies Day at Musselburgh Racecourse
Start planning the millinery masterpieces, statement designer creations and vertiginous heels as Scotland’s most glamorous racing day, Stobo Castle Ladies Day, returns to Musselburgh Racecourse!
Sugar
2021's online smash hit 'Sugar' returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe reworked and for the first time, live!
Taylor Swift Party
Don't miss a night of Taylor Swift's best hits, live dancers, big visuals, HUGE prizes, Lip Sync Battles, themed cocktails and a prize for best dressed Taylor!
The BIG LOVE Exhibition (Contemporary Street Art by SLEEK)
Young Scottish contemporary artist Sleek debuts an exhibition of work showcasing his street art at Queen Street Studio as part of the Festival Fringe!
The Disgraceful Club
On tour from London's Bush Hall, The Disgraceful Club is a wild Friday night of comedy hosted by the audacious queen of no shame, Grace Campbell. It's worth staying up for!
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Following a two-year hiatus, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 5th to 27th August!
The Stand Late Club
Latenight comedy at its best. Eight superb showcases from Scotland’s favourite club!
Wilf
Wilf takes audiences on a hilarious and unapologetic ride through Scotland as Calvin and Wilf attempt to escape loneliness, cope with mental illness and learn to love themselves!
(Le) Pain
(Le) Pain, Jean-Daniel (JD) Broussé’s first solo show, is a 5 star hit involving circus, dance, storytelling, Béarnaise folklore, video, karaoke and laughter.
Be Bop A Lula
Be Bop a Lula, the West End smash hit comes to town in a non-stop hits tour through the legendary era of 1950s Rock‘n’Roll!
BSL Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join us at Surgeons Hall Museums on our inaugural BSL walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town on 6th August!
Circus Abyssinia: Tulu
After touring internationally, including a sell-out run in New York, Circus Abyssinia are thrilled to return with their greatly anticipated new show.
Edinburgh International Festival: Philharmonia Chamber Players
This intimate ensemble explores richly imagined music as part of the orchestra's residency at the International Festival.
Edinburgh International Festival: Rusalka
A new production of Dvořák's opera featuring Natalya Romaniw comes to the International Festival, with the Philharmonia Orchestra, Douglas Boyd and Garsington Opera.
Edinburgh International Festival: The Opening Concert
Sir Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra launch the 2022 Festival with the spectacular Carmina Burana.
Elf Lyons: Talks Dirty For An Hour
Award-winning comedian Elf Lyons invites you for an hour of revelry, raconteuring and comedy, which your great-grandad would consider indecent for a lady to listen to.
Essential Trance Workshop with Kim Moore-Cullen
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Trance and altered states of consciousness. Working with Kim will support and encourage the deeper states of connection.
Fringe for Bairns
The Three Sisters will be hosting meet and greets for all the little ones to enjoy along with screening of their favourite films! And best of all? It's FREE.
Ghosts of Edinburgh: Night Walk - Summer Edition
By popular demand, the world’s biggest ghost hunt is in Edinburgh once more! Visit the most haunted places in town, hand-picked to deliver your worst nightmare!
Hotel Paradiso
Full of hijinks and impeccable clowning, Lost in Translation will treat audiences to heart-stopping aerial, stunning floor acrobatics, and extraordinary juggling.
King Creosote
Scottish singer/songwriter King Creosote and his band play The Liquid Room on Saturday 6th August.
Lloyd Langford – DILF
The Daily Mail, wasps, Anne Edmonds, Australia’s worst courier company and of course, the birth of his new child. Come and hear about Lloyd Langford's problems with all of these!
Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe
Mervyn Stutter and his team carefully research the Fringe and bring you live 'tasters' from seven top shows in a packed 90 minute late lunchtime extravaganza at The Pleasance!
My Vagina’s Priceless
Featuring hysterically honest tales and stunning vocals, Rosie returns to Edinburgh with her brand new show full of songs, stories and sass!
Out East Festival
The family friendly Out East Festival is headed your way on Saturday the 6th and Sunday 7th of August 2022 at the beautiful Dalkeith Country Park!
Palimpsest
Palimpsest is a very silly show about free will, destiny and identity from writer/actor Alex Lacey.
Queer Theory: A Tale of 2 Titties
Glasgay and Edinbu**ery are finally mixing their gender fluids to present the Fringe's sassiest & sauciest cabaret ever... it's A Tale of Two Titties by Queer Theory!
Rebel
Grab your best glitter coat and dive into high octane, non-stop rock 'n' roll circus inspired by Bowie when Rebel makes its way to the Edinburgh Fringe!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive
39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
Smart Works Edinburgh Summer Pop Up Fashion Sale
Calling all fashion lovers! Join Smart Works Edinburgh on Saturday 6th August for their summer pop up fashion sale.
So You Think You’re Funny? Competition Heats
See the UK's longest running and best comedy newcomer competition, So You Think You're Funny?, back for its 35th year!
Spice Girls: Drag-A-Long
Get ready to SPICE UP YOUR LIFE with 5 of Scotland's most fabulous Drag Queens in a full production SPICE GIRLS experience!
The Beatles Were A Boyband
Scottish women's theatre company F-Bomb returns with a radical new play. The Beatles Were a Boyband is an urgent and unapologetically feminine response to misogyny. Bad vibes only.
The Portobello Comedy Night Fringe Showcase
The magnificent Patrick Monahan headlines our annual extravaganza of Edinburgh Fringe talent for the first time since 2019!
The Tartan Titan
The Tartan Titan inflatable assault course, the next blockbuster addition to Conifox Adventure Park, arrives this Summer!
Tom Little Has Good Reviews So Prepare To Be Impressed
Award-winning stand-up comedian Tom Little returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his fifth solo show.
Triggernometry Live
Triggernometry, the hit political and cultural podcast and YouTube phenomenon is in town for two nights. Join Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster as they critique the madness of the past few years!
Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 6th and 7th August, it's a great day out for the family!
Waiting for Hamlet
Winner of the Kenneth Branagh New Writing Award, this comedy about a tragedy sees Yorick try to stop the King making the biggest mistake of his afterlife.
Dan Bastianelli Magician
Bring the kids along to a fun, family magic show with Magician Dan Bastianelli at Festival City Marketon on Sunday 7th August! It’s important to prebook as space is limited.
Day of Readings with Kim Moore-Cullen
Kim Moore Cullen offers her service as a Medium for a day of Private Readings and Spiritual Assessments on 7th August!
Edinburgh International Festival: Herbie Hancock
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock makes his International Festival debut with a stunning performance of music spanning his 60 year career.
Edinburgh International Festival: Philharmonia Orchestra
Santtu-Matias Rouvali leads the Philharmonia in a mighty first concert, with outstanding pianist Seong-Jin Cho performing in Beethoven's Emperor Concerto.
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Taking place in the heart of Scotland's capital city, the third edition of Edinburgh Summer Sessions pops up against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
Grey Goose Spritz Glass Painting Class
Join us for an afternoon of cocktails and painting at Indigo Yard as Diana Quintana guides you through creating your new favourite Spritz glass!
Music & Migration in Georgian Edinburgh: The Story of Felix Yaniewicz
An exhibition telling the story of Felix Yaniewicz (1762-1848), a celebrated Polish-Lithuanian violin virtuoso, who settled in Scotland and founded the first Edinburgh music festival in 1815.
Outside In Art Week
Come along to this week of creative workshops on the theme of Outside In, led by Mousa alNana, culminating in a new participatory artwork which will be on show throughout August.
Revive Live Tour - Baby Dave
Catch Slaves frontman Isaac Holman as Baby Dave this August at Sneaky Pete's as part of Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery #revivelive tour!
Riddemption
As part of Scotland on Tour, the exciting initiative to support the recovery of our live music industry, Riddemption Reggae Band will play The Old Dr Bells Baths on Sunday 7th August.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
Traditional Music Workshop
Learn how to sing traditional Scottish songs with professional musician, tutor and performer Joss Cameron at The Pianodrome on 7th August!
Afternoon Acoustic Blues
Whisky Road are a highly acclaimed acoustic bluest trio and you can catch them at The Jazz Bar as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Ayesha Hazarika: State of the Nation - Power, Politics and Tractors
Join Ayesha Hazarika and her daily panel of top guests from the world of comedy and politics as they crunch through the day's news with wit and wisdom.
Eco-Kidz (Yellowcraig) summer activity week for children 8-12yrs.
Are you a budding Ray Mears or Bear Grylls? Join Instinctively Wild's summer camp for a week to remember.
Edinburgh International Festival: Counting and Cracking
Discover the story of one family's journey through love, heartbreak, civil war and migration to Australia in this epic multigenerational tale.
Edinburgh International Festival: Ronald Brautigam, Esther Hoppe and Christian Poltéra
Revered period keyboardist Ronald Brautigam is joined by violinist Esther Hoppe and cellist Christian Poltéra for three Romantic classics of the chamber repertoire.
Edinburgh International Festival: The Pulse
Enjoy astonishing acrobatics combine with a live choir in this jaw-dropping, pulsating performance at Edinburgh Playhouse on 8th and 9th August.
FUNBOX present... Funky Farm!
Stop horsing around, grab your wellies and get moo-vin' and groovin' as Funbox welcome you to their Funky Farm!
Green Home Festival
The Green Home Festival is running from 8-12 August and involves 13 individual shows, including online and in-person, with every show free to attend.
Handbook of Civilian Defense (What Every Loyal American Can Do To Help The United States Win The War)
JUVENILIA at Suffolk University, Boston will be introducing an original play with music by Wesley Savick to the 75th annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
Hive Geometrix
Artist Stephen Livingstone brings his series of works titled 'Hive Geometrix' into the unique and appropriately contextualising, Edinburgh Honey Co.
Jazz Emu: You Shouldn’t Have
Will he be able to surmount the insurmountable and get every single person in the world to like him? Or is it time for him to face the music?
Royal Rhyme Time: Kings and keys
200 years ago a king called George made an important visit to the Palace. Join us to hear the story of a special ceremony of the keys with some rhymes and music along the way!
The Blossom Theatre Project: Drama Classes for 7-12 year olds
Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence in a fun and creative way? Then book them into these drama classes in Stockbridge, Morningside and Portobello!
The Jive Aces - UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing Band at The Edinburgh Festival
The Jive Aces swing back into action at the Fringe, full of energy, with their trademark yellow suits!
The Libertines
The Libertines are touring in 2022 and have a date at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 8th August.
The Mary Wallopers
Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers have announced a show at The Liquid Room Edinburgh on Monday 8th August!
Alan Davie Virtual Curator Tour
Join Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World Curator Siobhan McLaughlin for an exclusive virtual tour around our new exhibition on 9th August!
Alok
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed writer, performer and public speaker. This is their new comedy and poetry show.
Billy Boy
Billy Boy is a new solo performer show by acclaimed playwright Rosemary Jenkinson, about young bonfire builders in East Belfast.
Edinburgh International Festival: BBC Singers
The BBC Singers and Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin join violinist Laura Samuel for a mystical reimagining of Vaughan Williams' 'The Lark Ascending'.
Edinburgh International Festival: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Royal Scottish National Orchestra and conductor Elim Chan celebrate the natural world with the stunning The Tears of Nature by Chinese-born composer Tan Dun.
High School Musical Quiz
Let your knowledge of all 3 High School Musical movies break free and together you can work, work, work the answers out with your East High worthy team!
MR B: Twerp In Progress
The Chap-Hop superstar returns to The Voodoo Rooms armed with beats, rhymes, manners and some small instruments for a strictly limited run of Chap-Hop recitals.
Revive Live Tour - Cultdreams
Leeds band Cultdreams will embark on a run of UK shows in 2022 as part of The National Lottery's Revive Live Tour and have a date at Sneaky Pete's on 9th August!
Auction | Contemporary & Post-War Art // Prints & Multiples
Lyon & Turnbull is delighted to present our Summer 2022 auction of Contemporary & Post-War Art // Prints & Multiples taking place live online and in Edinburgh on Wednesday 10th August.
Edinburgh City Korfball Club Beginners’ Session
Edinburgh City Korfball Club is holding beginners sessions in August and all new people get all sessions free throughout the month. There's no better time to give it a try!
Edinburgh International Festival: Anne Sofie von Otter & Brooklyn Rider
The Swedish mezzo soprano joins the vibrant string quartet for a concert that blends music by Schubert and singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright.
Edinburgh International Festival: Fidelio
Sir Donald Runnicles conducts this concert performance of Beethoven's only opera, telling a moving story of a wife's devotion and the resilience of human nature.
Edinburgh International Festival: Medea
National Theatre of Scotland brings Liz Lochhead's acclaimed adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh International Festival: Taraf de Caliu
The Romany folk supergroup showcase music from a tradition dating back hundreds of years.
Shona the Musical Choir
An African/Scottish group present original songs from African composer/playwright Neo Vilakazi. This critically acclaimed show comes to Edinburgh International Conference Centre in August.
Avatar
Swedish death metal band Avatar have announced a UK tour including a night at the Liquid Room on Thursday 11th August!
Edinburgh International Festival: Jeff Mills: Tomorrow Comes The Harvest
Witness a hugely versatile, forward-looking, space-obsessed, electronic pioneer give one of his iconic performances.
Edinburgh International Festival: Pierre-Laurent Aimard
One of the world’s greatest pianists covers three centuries of music in this wide-ranging solo recital.
Edinburgh International Festival: Sharon Kam & Enrico Pace
Award-winning clarinettist Sharon Kam and pianist Enrico Pace explore riveting music from the clarinet's history.
Paul Zerdin: Hands Free
The America's Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin brings his latest smash-hit show to Edinburgh for the first time.
Colinton Arts Summer Exhibition
Visit this emerging gallery in Edinburgh's leafy Colinton suburb to view their Summer Exhibition, featuring 25 Scottish artists across a variety of mediums!
Dean Owens: From Leith to Tucson
Dean Owens is a spellbinding live performer, armed with a searingly soulful voice, skilfully crafted songs and earworm-inducing melodies.
Edinburgh International Festival: Chineke! Chamber Ensemble & William Barton
Chineke! Chamber Ensemble returns with a concert including the European premiere of a new work by composer and digeridoo virtuoso William Barton.
Edinburgh International Festival: Windows of Displacement
Connecting dance, spoken word and song, Windows of Displacement explores the human lives entangled in politics of power and oppression.
Ghosts in the body: just my imagination?
You feel the urge to scratch your hand but there is nothing there. This type of sensation is called a ghost sensation. Come along to discover what is the purpose of these strange body feelings!
Lindisfarne
Lindisfarne marked their 50th anniversary in 2020. Join us at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh for a great opportunity to celebrate the survival of one of British folk-rock’s most original bands!
Oh Carol! The Story Of Neil Sedaka
This talented cast and their phenomenal band take to the stage to bring you a show dedicated to celebrating these giants of the pop world.
Outdoor Cinema Experience at Dalkeith Country Park
Adventure Cinema is back with a bang and coming to Dalkeith Country Park from 12th to 14th August!
Paper
'Paper' is an exhibition by the Scottish women's art collective 'The Abstractionistas', featuring works by artists Megan Chapman, Judith Shaylor, and Susan E. Wilson.
Pop Bingo Disco
Join us in the Live Room at The Three Sisters for a taste of Pop Bingo Disco - Banter, Beats and Bawless Bingo!
Steven Moore Percussionist
Performing on marimba and vibraphone, PhD student, Steven Moore brings an exciting introduction to the percussive world and you can catch him at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on 12th August!
The information machine in your pocket
Today, most of us carry the world at our fingertips. Join Ian Ritchie on 12th August at The Royal Society Of Edinburgh as he describes the developments that enabled this 'information machine'.
The Wombats
Liverpool's The Wombats will bring their 'All The Hits!' tour to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 12th August!
4 Hills Experience - a hike with a twist
Join Jump Edinburgh for this challenging but beautiful way to explore Edinburgh with a friendly and supportive group on Saturday 13th August!
ABBA Drag-A-Long
Another DRAG-TASTIC performance takes our stage this August as The Three Sisters pay tribute to ABBA and celebrate their most iconic and dance worthy tunes of all time!
An Objectively Hilarious Show
A big old extravaganza from your new favourite production company. There'll be stars, there'll be jokes, there'll be idiots, there'll be bloody good stuff actually.
BBQ @ The Neighbourhood
Looking for something to do during the fringe? Want to spend time with good company and good food? Join us for a BBQ @ The Neighbourhood!
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Artists in Residence
Look out for our Artists in Residence: Lizzy Stewart, author of There’s a Tiger in the Garden, and botanical illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Fiction at its Finest
From debut novelists to giants of literature: hear from some of the world’s finest writers of fiction.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Legacies of Colonialism
A powerful collection of events offers different perspectives on modern civilisation and our supposedly post-colonial world.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Lost in Music
In this series, world-famous musicians, music journalists and writers share stories of their personal journeys through the world of music.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Mesmerising Memoirs
This Festival we hear from authors with extraordinary personal stories to tell. These sacred glimpses into the very different lives of others have a shared humanity at their heart.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Method in the Madness
In this series, we welcome authors who have penned their personal mental health journeys, as well as those who offer refreshing solutions to some of the issues affecting our wellbeing today.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Playing with Books
Embark on a theatrical journey through books: stories are brought to life through performance, music and discussion.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Poetry for the People
Whether dealing with grief, lamenting lost love, rejoicing in nature or questioning our place in the world: these poets – masters of their craft – cut to the heart.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Queer Love and Relationships
Join us for stories of strength, joy and diversity and events which get to the heart of issues affecting the queer community across the world today.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Scotland’s Stories Now
Stories are entwined in Scotland’s DNA. Scotland’s stories are told by many diverse voices, bringing us new ways of understanding the world through fiction and fact.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Talent Unbound
Some of the UK’s sharpest comedians, actors and screenwriters take a short break from their work on stage and screen to share their newly published books with us this August.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The Heart of Europe
As European democracy comes under pressure once again, this series explores the histories that have shaped present culture and conflict across the continent.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The World Dissected: Political Discussions
This series examines the legacies, travesties, successes and failures of various political factions from across the globe, and the stories of those who have risked everything to resist.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Transatlantic Conversations
These conversations across the pond examine how contemporary literature can help us find common ground, innovative solutions and shared values.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Truth-Seekers: Essential History
The historians joining us to get to the heart of our historic truths – retracing lost narratives and reflecting on the shortcomings and all-too-often devastating legacies of our distorted past.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Women Behaving Badly
This August, we celebrate women who challenge and confront the social stigmas and residual legacies from centuries of patriarchal rule and chastisement.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Workshops
Our popular workshops are back: get hands-on with activities, learn new skills and participate in engaging conversations.
Edinburgh International Festival: Malcolm Martineau and Steven Osborne
Two Edinburgh pianists combine their superb abilities for the first time in a performance of visionary richness and exuberance.
Edinburgh International Festival: ROOM
Swiss artist James Thierrée returns to the International Festival with an unmissable spectacle from his physical theatre company.
Edinburgh International Festival: Squarepusher
The genre-defying electronic artist fuses hypnotic dance music with futuristic sounds to create an ecstatic, fast-paced performance.
Edinburgh International Festival: The Book of Life
Rwandan writer & activist Kiki Katese takes to the stage with her all-female drumming group to share the powerful stories of those affected by the Rwandan genocide, in a performance filled with hope.
Edinburgh International Festival: Vocal
Enjoy a performance of Persian classical and folk music hosted by Zozan Yasar and featuring Aref Ghorbani, interspersed with conversation around the censorship of music and cultural expression.
Edinburgh International Festival: Wayne Marshall Plays Gershwin
Wayne Marshall joins Scottish Chamber Orchestra for an evening of rip-roaring tunes and joyful American classics, including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
Exhibitions Out of Hours - FOOD: Recipe or Remedy
On Saturday 13th August visit the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh's food history exhibition, with workshops, tours and additional exhibits!
Free People Floral Masterclass
Join us instore at Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh for a festival floral workshop in partnership with fashion-forward womenswear brand, Free People, and luxury local florist, Snapdragon!
Glass Slippers And Silver Bullets
The critically acclaimed comedy-horror pantomime "Glass Slippers and Silver Bullets" returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August!
Needle Felting A Dog Head Portrait
HelloArt is collaborating with needle felting brand PawBaba to run this workshop on Saturday 13th August at Levels Cafe & Lounge!
Revive Live Tour - Declan Welsh & the Decadent West
Declan Welsh & the Decadent West have a date at Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate on 13th August as part of the Revive Live Tour!
Savourna Stevenson and Steve Kettley
Clarsach virtuoso Savourna Stevenson joins forces with old friend and saxophonist Steve Kettley at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 13th August as part of Scotland on Tour! Support comes from Jasmin Jet.
The Breakfast Klub: Drag Brunch
Join us for the Breakfast Klub at Brewhemia! Throughout August we’ll have the best of the Scottish drag scene joining us every Saturday morning!
The Sneeze by Anton Chekhov, translated and adapted by Michael Frayn
ATS Productions invite you to sample five of Chekhov's best, rarely performed, one-act comedic works set in Imperial Russia.
The Ticking Clock
Theiya Dance Collective is premiering The Ticking Clock at the Fringe. The show explores the historical and present day relationship to the natural world in South Asian Classical Dance forms.
The Ultimate Pickle
Join Dill on an adventure through the unexpected surprises in life in this fun and bold new play for all the family at Summerhall this August!
While I Was Waiting by Helen Moore
Helen Moore’s work addresses themes of how rural space is used in the modern day and the impact that humans make on the environment. Catch her exhibition at Upright Gallery from 13th August!
Active Birth Workshop
This active birth workshop, run by the Pregnancy and Parents Centre, helps to prepare you and your partner for labour.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Black Joy
From poetry and essays to fiction and memoirs, this series champions writing and writers which speak to the cultures and experiences of those within Black communities.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Found in Translation
These special events championing both exquisite translated works and the role of the translator in making stories written in other languages accessible to more people and cultures across the world.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Voices of YA Literature
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Edinburgh International Festival: Amber
An interactive performance documenting a 23-mile walk from Dungavel Detention Centre to the Home Office in Glasgow.
Edinburgh International Festival: Coppélia
Beloved classical ballet Coppélia is reimagined for the digital age in Scottish Ballet's darkly comic new production.
Edinburgh International Festival: Salome
Celebrated Swedish soprano Malin Byström takes the title role in Strauss' one-act opera, alongside the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Edward Gardner.
Edinburgh International Festival: Sons of Kemet
A supergroup of British jazz talents, Sons of Kemet are famed for their incendiary live sets and complex, genre-bending sound.
Impromptu Shakespeare
The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare's whip smart cast.
Learn to Knit
Sara from Castaway Knitting is running a ‘Learn to Knit’ workshop on Sunday 14th August at Festival City Market!
Liza Pulman: The Heart of It
Fascinating Aida's singing star Liza Pulman takes centre stage at the Assembly George Square for one night only on Sunday 14 August with her brand-new show and album, The Heart of It!
Musical Comedy Guide Showcase
Join us each afternoon to see a hand-picked selection of live comedy using music – funny songs, satirical parodies and more.
Scottish Ballet - Coppelia
Scottish Ballet's innovative new production of Coppelia at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh is a deliciously dark comedy of mischief and mistaken identity, reinvented for the digital age!
Secret Herb Garden Masterclass
Enjoy an introduction and tasting of Secret Garden Distillery core-range gins with founder Hamish Martin then blending your own 20cl gin with a range of freshly distilled botanicals at Indigo Yard!
The Best Ideas Happen in the Toilet
The Best Ideas Happen in The Toilet, by actor-writer Cláudia Saavedra, is thought-provoking and funny, but is here at the Fringe to provide comic relief, dick jokes, and some very relatable content.
Writing workshop - Find Your Flow
Come along to a full-day, in-person event to tap into your creativity and discover the magic of writing as a reflective practice!
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The Business of Books
This series is dedicated to all those interested in the business of the book world, whether an established publishing professional or an avid reader with a curiosity about the book trade.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The Nature of Crime
What is it we love about crime writing? Whatever your reason, kill some time this August and get your crime-fix with some of the world’s most celebrated masters of the genre.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: We Are All Citizens
This August we share some of the inspirational work of Communities project Citizen and invite you to add your stories or share a meal.
Edinburgh International Festival: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
The Bergen Philharmonic and conductor Edward Gardner bring captivating emotions to this performance featuring Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson in his Festival debut.
Edinburgh International Festival: Muster Station: Leith
Experience this immersive performance exploring themes of crisis and exile, marking the culmination of the Festival's four-year residency at Leith Academy.
Edinburgh International Festival: Takács Quartet
Regular visitors to the International Festival, the Takács Quartet brings music to stir and delight in a vivid and passionate performance.
Edinburgh International Festival: The Ballad of A Great Disordered Heart
Discover Edinburgh's Little Ireland in this filmic exploration of the community through traditional music at Filmhouse on 15th August!
Gearóid Farrelly: Glamour Hammer
In this show Gearóid Farrelly takes a look at the litany of things in our lives that just don't quite measure up. Everything from his generic-looking cat to Shania Twain.
George IV at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk exploring George IV’s visit to the city of Edinburgh in 1822 and discover the role the Palace played in this historic visit!
Lost Voice Guy: Cerebral LOLsy
Following a sell-out UK tour, Lost Voice Guy returns to Edinburgh with his brand-new show - Cerebral LOLsy!
Mark Black: Chindiana Jones
Stand up and comedy performer Mark Black brings his first live solo show to the Fringe!
Sarah Sherman
The much-anticipated Edinburgh debut of 'delightfully weird' (Vulture.com) Saturday Night Live star Sarah Sherman.
The Bean Spillers: The Improvised Musical
The Stage Award-winning Gigglemug Theatre present an improvised musical based on scandalous stories from the audience.
The Grandmothers Grimm
The Grandmothers Grimm explores women’s role in the creation of the Brothers Grimm’s famous anthology. Discover a night of folk and fairy tales as you've never heard them before!
The Political Party with Matt Forde
Following an eight-year sold-out residency in London’s West End, Matt Forde returns to Edinburgh for two live podcasts.
Birds of Passage in the Half Light by Kat Woods
Birds of Passage in the Half Light is a dark comedic excavation exposing the complicated relationship between Her faith and the generational impact that it has had on Her female lineage.
Consequences: Art and Activism in the Nuclear Age
Peace and Justice (Scotland)'s 'Peace Cranes' project culminates with Consequences: Art and Activism in the Nuclear Age – an exhibition of contemporary art at Edinburgh’s Out of the Blue Drill Hal
Dave Johns: A Comic’s Tale
Spending well over half his life as a much-loved stand-up comic, the award-winning star of Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake returns to Edinburgh with the show he's always wanted to do.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Our Planet and Us
This year meet writers who champion the natural world, from direct calls to action against climate change; to rejoicing in the beauty of the earth’s landscapes and wild inhabitants.
Edinburgh International Festival: A Wee Journey
Live music, choreography and storytelling combine to create a compelling exploration of migration experiences.
Edinburgh International Festival: Dunedin Consort
Edinburgh's own Dunedin Consort is joined by tenor Nicholas Mulroy for a compelling performance, with John Butt conducting.
Edinburgh International Festival: Les Siècles
Trailblazing period orchestra Les Siècles search for new light in Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring and Lili Boulanger's Faust et Hélène.
Edinburgh International Festival: Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble
One of Ireland's most significant and accomplished fiddlers brings a Celtic element to the Leith Theatre stage.
John Bishop and Tony Pitts: Three Little Words Podcast - Presented by Amazon Music
The comedy superstar will bring a special live edition of the Amazon Exclusive podcast, Three Little Words, co-hosted with Tony Pitts, to the Gilded Balloon at this year’s festival.
Los Bitchos
Catch Los Bitchos, a four-piece dance-rock band from London, when they play Summerhall Edinburgh on Tuesday 16th August!
One-Woman Show
The Guardian’s #1 Comedy Show of 2021 comes to the Fringe for a limited run. A bold, irreverent, raw, moving and triumphant celebration of adjectives, this blurb will nail down nothing.
Paddy Raff: Raff Out Loud
Don't miss the debut Fringe show from Paddy Raff, one of Ireland's fastest rising stand-ups, award-winning writer and creator and star of BBC NI sketch series The Paddy Raff Show!
RuPaul’s Drag Race Quiz
Hosted by The Bad Boy Pub Quiz with performances from Blaze Tha Queen this show really has it all!
The Infinity of Eight
In this multi-sensory show, eight international artists explore the aspects of Infinity that resonate with them on a deeply personal level and influence their daily lives.
A King’s Visit: George IV study morning
Join curators from Royal Collection Trust to explore George IV’s fantastic love of ceremony, including his Coronation tours to not only Scotland but also Hanover, England and Ireland!
Adam Holmes
Acclaimed Edinburgh born singer-songwriter Adam Holmes is one of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene! Don't miss him live at the EICC in August!
Appraisal
Appraisal is a two-handed drama that follows the process of an annual work review gone horribly wrong. It's a Festival premiere by award-winning writer by Tim Marriott!
Aquapella
Bath's international award-winning a cappella group return for their sixth year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Auction: Scottish Works of Art & Whisky
Lyon & Turnbull's greatly anticipated annual Scottish Works of Art & Whisky auction returns to Edinburgh on 17th August.
Dean Friedman - American Lullaby
Legendary singer/songwriter Dean Friedman, one of the pre-eminent songwriters of his generation, will be at the Edinburgh Fringe for a five-night run!
Edinburgh International Festival: Golda Schultz and Jonathan Ware
Soprano Golda Schultz and regular pianist partner Jonathan Ware perform This be her verse, a revelatory collection of songs by often-overlooked women composers.
Edinburgh International Festival: Ibn Battuta: The Traveller of Time
Journey into the unknown with musical pioneer Jordi Savall, his Hespèrion XXI ensemble and guests, in a concert inspired by the 14th-century Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta.
Edinburgh International Festival: Princess Nokia
Following the biggest year of her career so far, the New York rapper brings one of her searingly honest and energetic performances to Leith.
Ferguson, Harrington, Hawkes podcast
Join Lynn (Scottish and mouthy) Neil (quiet and brooding) and the one and only Chesney Hawkes (frankly adorable) for chat, live music, temporary epiphanies, and possibly some swearing.
Preparing for Breastfeeding Workshop
This practical, interactive workshop for parents-to-be offers information, encouragement and support to help pregnant women and partners get ready to feed their new baby.
Raphael as Designer
Join Carol M Richardson online to learn more about Raphael’s flourishing businesses and how he became one of the most sought-after designers in Europe.
The Fresh Squeeze
We are excited to welcome The Fresh Squeeze to The Three Sisters. They will be delighting your ears with your favourite "Crowd Pleasers". Do you love Lizzo, Whitney Houston and The Killers?
200 years since: Walter Scott and George IV
Join Learning Manger Lucy Wood to discover the friendship between a king and a novelist, and how Scott shaped the events of 1822.
Cityscape Photography Tuition
Learn how to take some great photographs of Edinburgh with Simon Messer Photography! The tour is tailored to your ability level and is aimed at beginners wishing to use manual mode.
Comedy Night at the Museum
Join the greatest comedians from across the globe as they blur the line between arte-fact and arte-fiction in a wholly improvised set!
Curating a (work) life blend that works for you
Come along to Festival City Market @ Waverley Market once the kids are back at school to learn from four panellists how they flex work to fit life.
Edinburgh International Festival: Ibeyi
Twin sisters weave musical influences from across the globe together with multilingual lyrics and hypnotic harmonies.
Edinburgh International Festival: Istanbul 1710
Pioneering early-music performer Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI shine a searching new light on 18th-century music from Istanbul's Islamic, Sephardic and Armenian traditions.
Edinburgh International Festival: London Symphony Orchestra
The LSO and Sir Simon Rattle return for a concert including the world premiere of Daniel Kidane's new piece, co-commissioned by the International Festival.
Edinburgh International Festival: Samsara
Mythological storytelling brings East and West together in this moving contemporary dance duet.
Jack Botts
Jack Botts has gone from chippy-turned-busker-into full time touring musician and one of the fastest growing artists in the country and you can catch him at Sneaky Pete's on 18th August!
Kings oF The Blues
Top Scottish blues band, Main Street Blues return to The Brunton on 18th August with their electric Blues tribute to the thee masters of the blues: BB King, Albert King and Freddie King!
Music Medicine
Join Morag Innes, founder of Moving Music, in this Music Medicine workshop on 18th August at Dundas Street Gallery! It's great fun, with easy to play instruments, drums and percussion provided.
People, Planet, Pint: Sustainability Professionals Meetup - Edinburgh
Come and meet other business owners and professionals working in the Net Zero, BCorp and Environmental space! No agenda, workshops or webinars. Just chat over some nibbles and beers.
Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
Redundant to Abundant
Join us for a networking event at Festival City Market with guest speaker Seb from @sebsurbanjungle on 18th August!
Spiralling Performance and Workshop
Join artist Helen Campbell and dancer/choreographer Fionula Power on a voyage of discovery through the spirals of the human body!
The Other Guys
After being crowned the Scottish acapella champions The Other Guys are making a triumphant return to Edinburgh to show their award winning moves, beatboxing, and side splitting parodies.
Up the Junction - RHMC Charity All Dayer
A State of Mind is proud to present Up the Junction, a live music charity event in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charity, taking place at The Old Dr Bells Baths, Leith on 18th August!
An afternoon with Shianfolk
Come along for an afternoon of live folk music with Edinburgh based band 'Shianfolk' at the Pianodrome on Friday 19th August!
Deaf Rave
Deaf Rave, the organisation that provides live entertainment with music, sign songs and visual performances, has unveiled dates for its first ever Scottish showcase on 19th August at St James Quarter.
Dinosaur Detectives: Discover Scotland’s eruptive past
Ever wondered what creatures used to roam Scotland before humans or if Scotland’s ever actually been warm? Join this interactive workshop on 19th August to learn about Scotland’s eruptive past!
Edinburgh International Festival: Arab Strap
The much-loved cult indie rock duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton return with their first new album in 16 years.
Edinburgh International Festival: Australian World Orchestra
Multi-award-winning Australian World Orchestra make their Festival debut with maestro Zubin Mehta, who returns for the first time in over 40 years.
Edinburgh International Festival: Florian Boesch and Malcolm Martineau
Join baritone Florian Boesch and pianist Malcolm Martineau for a performance of Schubert's song cycle Winterreise, charged with forceful intensity and subtle theatricality.
Edinburgh International Festival: The End of Eddy
Exploring the complexities and intersections of family, poverty, politics and sexuality, this adaptation brings all the urgency and relevance of Édouard Louis's novel to the stage
Edinburgh International Festival: We Are Monchichi
This dance show for young audiences explores how we connect across cultures and languages.
Indie Beer Scotland 2022
Indie Beer Scotland is a brand new craft beer festival and it's coming to BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh on 19th & 20th August!
Intercontinental: Brian Molley Quartet with Krishna Kishor
Music lovers will enjoy this unique mix of eastern and western music from Glasgow’s Brian Molley Quartet collaborating with world-renowned Indian Percussionist Krishna Kishor!
Music and Migration in Georgian Edinburgh
Come along to The Georgian House on 19th August for a lecture recital by Brianna Robertson-Kirkland (soprano) with Claire Haslin (piano).
Picturing 1822 with the Edinburgh Sketcher
Visit some of the spaces at the Palace of Holyroodhouse that were used for George IV’s historic visit to Edinburgh. Then take inspiration to create your own sketches with the Edinburgh Sketcher!
The Bluebells
Scottish band The Bluebells come to The Old Dr Bells Baths Edinburgh on Friday 19th August!
You Win Again - Celebrating the Music of The Bee Gees
Direct from London's West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees comes to The Brunton on 19th August!
10 Years of Hot Dub Time Machine
Celebrating 10 years, Hot Dub Time Machine returns to Edinburgh with the biggest ever party at the Royal Highland Centre in August!
‘Pro Lithuania’: Patriotism in Exile
Historian Robert Frost unpacks the story behind Felix Yaniewicz’s motto, and explores what it meant to be a Lithuanian patriot in exile, in a volatile time of political upheaval.
Britney Drag-A-Long
Do you love Britney Spears as much as we do? It's your lucky day. We have the ultimate Britney tribute experience lined up for all you die hard Spears super fans.
Edinburgh International Festival: A Little Life
Acclaimed director Ivo van Hove adapts Hanya Yanagihara’s novel for the theatre, crafting a deeply moving performance of epic proportions.
Edinburgh International Festival: An Untitled Love
Acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham's newest full-length work tells stories of love, solidarity and friendship against a rich score of R&B and soul music by D'Angelo.
Edinburgh International Festival: Czech Philharmonic 1
Czech Philharmonic and Semyon Bychkov are joined by dazzling pianist sisters Katia and Marielle Labèque for a powerful evening of music by Martinů and Janáček.
Edinburgh International Festival: Hebrides Ensemble with Brett Dean
The Hebrides Ensemble, one of Scotland's finest chamber music groups, collaborates with Australian violist and composer Brett Dean.
Edinburgh International Festival: Kae Tempest
Kae Tempest has been nominated twice for the Mercury Prize and won the Ted Hughes Award for poetry. Their new album is The Line Is A Curve.
Funky Earring Design Workshop
This time HelloArt collaborates with Australian brand FunkyFunYou to run this Funky Earring Design Workshop on Saturday 20th August at Levels Cafe & Lounge!
Honeyblood
The brilliant Honeyblood comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre on Saturday 20th August as part of Scotland On Tour!
Kings, Keys and Kilts: Activity Day
At the Palace of Holyroodhouse we are celebrating 200 years since George IV’s historic visit to Edinburgh. Join us for a day of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Leah MacRae Weighs In
Fringe favourite Leah MacRae, the wee powerhouse from Glasgow, is back with this brand-new show. Prepare for belly laughs galore!
Love Gorgie Farm Festival
Join us for some fun on the farm! We will have music, a live Edinburgh's got talent show, food and drink, a raffle and much, much, more.
Lynn Ferguson’s Storyland
Award-winning Lynn Ferguson, with the help of her celebrity guests, shows how the casual tales we tell reveal who we really are.
Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
Nihongo Picnic - Picnic for Japanese Speakers & Learners
On Saturday 20th August, join Ippo Ippo Japanese for a relaxing gathering of Japanese learners and speakers based in and around Edinburgh!
Punch Needle for Beginners Workshop with The Modern Crafter
Punch needle is a traditional craft for rug making. Using a punch needle tool, Rachel from The Modern Crafter will teach you this mindful technique to make your own wall hanging.
Saltire Festival: Karen Marshalsay Harp Recital
Enjoy Scottish harp music at its best from Karen Marshalsay, a master of traditional Scottish harp music, at the Saltire Society on 20th August as part of the Saltire Festival!
Sloss & Humphries on the Road - Live podcast
Daniel Sloss and Kai Humphries have been friends almost as long as they've been comedians. Now they tour the world making themselves and strangers laugh!
Soapy Bubble Bath Bomb Workshop
The Soapy Bubble Company parties are back! Learn how to make your own gently fizzing, vegan & palm oil free bath bombs at Festival City Market on 20th August! Suitable for age 6+.
Talent show at Love Gorgie Farm Festival
Love Gorgie Farm is looking for people to take part in their talent show on the farm on August 20th.
Tarbrax Summer Festival
Don't miss a fantastic day and night event at Tarbrax Summer Festival on Saturday 20th August!
That Tie Dye Place at Ocean Terminal Market
Find your next colourful wardrobe addition with That Tie Dye Place at Ocean Terminal Market!
The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem are on a world tour in 2022 with a date at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 20th August!
The Glenn Miller and Big Band Spectacular
The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK’s musicians happily state that they are the hardest swinging band in the UK but don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourselves!
The Story of Edinburgh’s First Music Festival
John Halliday explores the first Edinburgh music festival in 1815 and explains his Felix Yaniewicz, a Polish-Lithuanian emigré, played an instrumental role in founding the festival.
This Old Cello Box
From Bach to The Beatles and beyond, renowned South Australian musician/songwriter William Jack presents a free (non-ticketed) multi-style cello recital in St Giles' Cathedral on 20th August!
Usyk vs Joshua At Malones Edinburgh
Edinburgh Sports Pub Malones has all the action on Saturday 20th August as Anthony Joshua takes on Oleksandr Usyk in the high-stakes fight billed as the Rage On The Red Sea.
Armando Iannucci in conversation
Don't miss Armando Iannucci in conversation on music, migration and Scotland in the context of the exhibition Music and Migration in Georgian Edinburgh: The Story of Felix Yaniewicz!
Dancing On Tables
Don't miss Scottish pop-rock band 'Dancing On Tables' when they play Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 21st August!
Edinburgh Gin Gin Goblet Painting Class
Join us for an afternoon of cocktails and painting as Diana Quintana guides you through creating your new favourite Gin & Tonic glass!
Edinburgh International Festival: Arooj Aftab
The composer and singer blends ancient Eastern music with contemporary American influences to create a transcendent sound.
Edinburgh International Festival: Czech Philharmonic 2
Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic appear together at the International Festival to play the symphonic masterpiece, Mahler's Seventh Symphony.
Edinburgh International Festival: Detention Dialogues
A series of verbatim scripts featuring the voices and powerful stories of refugees from around the world.
Kind Candles - Candle Making Workshop
Join us at Waverley Market on 21st August for a Kind Candles workshop! In one hour, you'll learn the basics of candle making and take home your very own tin candle.
Live Music
Enjoy a rare solo performance, showcasing intimate, humorous and beautiful material never heard before from Edinburgh-based Boy:48 at Dundas Street Gallery on 21st August!
The Duncan & Judy Murray Show
Legendary tennis coach, Judy Murray & her son Duncan (the OTHER Murray brother) present a unique, one-off show featuring special guests and hosted by Des Clarke,
The Healing Power of Rose
Join Nicola Weir at Dundas Street Gallery on 21st August and explore the strength and the use of Rose since ancient times and it's symbolism of it's healing properties!
The Last Romantic
The Last Romantic is a sprightly-sharp satire that questions the philosophies and practices of modern Hollywood.
Ashley Brain Damage
In May 2020 Ashley was hit by a car and in a coma, had five brain surgeries and got a new titanium skull. Come on this journey with her, but don't get hit by a car!
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Festival Pop-up
Join Charlotte Tilbury & H beauty this August at Charlotte's Beauty Festival pop-up!
Edinburgh International Festival: Bruce Liu
The winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Competition, pianist Bruce Liu, makes his International Festival debut with a recital of music to astound and captivate.
Edinburgh International Festival: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti returns to Edinburgh for Bruch's sumptuous Concerto alongside the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Maxim Emelyanychev.
Jesus L’Oreal at Gilded Balloon
Halle-berry-lujah! Jesus L'Oreal, the ultimate lifestyle guru, is back with a high-octane hour of song, dance and interactive Jehovah's Fitness!
Move Screening
MOVE is about migration, loss and communal healing. Weaving storytelling, choral soundscape and Gaelic song, five women portray the ebb and flow of people across the globe throughout the ages.