Things to Do in Edinburgh
Discover things to do in Edinburgh, from Music, Meetups, Festivals & Celebrations and Dance and more: events, workshops and experiences happening across the city. Browse upcoming events and pick something for this week or the weekend.
Music Events in Edinburgh
Fractions live at The Voodoo Rooms Speakeasy - Album Launch
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Music · From £14
Better for a Sang - Singing for Lung Health Concert
Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh
Music · From £12
St Giles' at Six - Philomusica of Edinburgh
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Music · Free
Choir Party by Candlelight: The One Night Choir For Everybody!
Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
Music · From £14
Meetups Events in Edinburgh
Wake Up Edinburgh
The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Meetups · Free
Edinburgh - People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
Jeremiah's Taproom, Edinburgh
Meetups · Free
In Person PMDD Peer Support Group (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
Old College, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Meetups · Free
Authentic Connection Group
The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Meetups · From £12
Festivals & Celebrations Events in Edinburgh
Herbal Sachet Making Workshop
Serica Arts & Crafts, Edinburgh
Festivals & Celebrations · From £21
Europe's BIGGEST thrift festival: Edinburgh
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Festivals & Celebrations · Free
Summer's End
Water of Leith Conservation Trust and Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
Festivals & Celebrations · From £5
Diamond Smiles Foundation's 2nd Annual Charity Black Tie Gala
The Place Hotel, Edinburgh
Festivals & Celebrations · From £130
Dance Events in Edinburgh
Herbal Sachet Making Workshop
Serica Arts & Crafts, Edinburgh
Dance · From £21
Ceilidh for a Cause!
Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh
Dance · From £17
Laldie Ceilidh featuring Rerr Terr Ceilidh Band
Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
Dance · From £11
Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh
Dance · From £10
Nightlife Events in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Late Night Pub Crawl (10PM) – Shots, Drinks & Club Entry
Belushi's Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Nightlife · From £12
Hoa Hoa Hoa Rave (Edinburgh)
La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
Nightlife · From £8
Coco Cabaret presents - Kidney Cabaret
Dirty Martini, Edinburgh
Nightlife · From £22
The Cult of Astaroth [Dark magic show]
The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Nightlife · From £12
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Art & Culture Events in Edinburgh
Herbal Sachet Making Workshop
Serica Arts & Crafts, Edinburgh
Art & Culture · From £21
Edinburgh: Castle, Royal Mile and Greyfriars tour
The Castle Rock Cafe, Edinburgh
Art & Culture · From £98
A foray into fungi in language and song
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Art & Culture · Free
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh's Medical History
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Art & Culture · From £10
Talks & Discussions Events in Edinburgh
Panel Discussion: Designing for Childhood in the City
Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Talks & Discussions · Free
Russell T Davies: The Queerest of Folk
Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
Talks & Discussions · Free
History of Medicine Award
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Talks & Discussions · Free
History in Our Bones: Uncovering Stories of Disability Through Time
Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
Talks & Discussions · Free
Women Exclusive Events Events in Edinburgh
Prenatal Yoga Edinburgh
OMH Therapies Yoga & Meditation Studio Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Women Exclusive Events · From £40
The voice within workshops for women: somatic expression
The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Women Exclusive Events · From £33
Women in Tech Edinburgh - OutGeekWomen
The Melting Pot, Edinburgh
Women Exclusive Events · Free
Edinburgh Maternity and Midwifery Festival 2026
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Women Exclusive Events · Free
Games & Hobbies Events in Edinburgh
Halloween Healing Ghosts | A Cozy Clay Workshop
Serica Arts & Crafts, Edinburgh
Games & Hobbies · From £39
Crystal Jewelry Weaving Workshop | Design Your Own Piece
Serica Arts & Crafts, Edinburgh
Games & Hobbies · From £46
✴️✴️ Bike Puncture Repair Training - How to Get Rolling Again
The Wee Spoke Hub (by SHRUB Coop), Edinburgh
Games & Hobbies · From £18
National Brick Events - Edinburgh
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
Games & Hobbies · Free
Food & Drink Events in Edinburgh
Community Meal
Bridgend Inspiring Growth, Edinburgh
Food & Drink · Free
Foodies + New Friends: Edinburgh
Restaurant of the Week, Edinburgh
Food & Drink · From $45
Bao Bun workshop- Every Saturday& Sunday
Take Five, Edinburgh
Food & Drink · From £42
Swedish Cinnamon Bun Baking Masterclass | Edinburgh
Söderberg Pavilion, Edinburgh
Food & Drink · From £99
Creative & Media Events in Edinburgh
Technology Events in Edinburgh
Drop-in Activity: Brain Blocks
Physicians' Gallery, Edinburgh
Technology · Free
Lean Agile Scotland 2026
John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Technology · From £418
SCA Annual Conference 2026: Archives & Records at the Heart of Society
Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park, Heart of Midlothian FC, Edinburgh
Technology · Free
The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026
COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh
Technology · From £96
Fitness & Sports Events in Edinburgh
⏭️3️⃣⏭️ Advanced On-Road Cycling (Adult Cycle Training)
The Wee Spoke Hub (by SHRUB Coop), Edinburgh
Fitness & Sports · Free
Vinyasa Flow with Adam, Mondays 7-8 pm
The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Fitness & Sports · From £12
Diggers Dash
Athletic Arms, Edinburgh
Fitness & Sports · From £12
⏩2️⃣⏩ Introduction to On-Road Cycling (Adult Cycle Training)
Sciennes / The Grange, Edinburgh
Fitness & Sports · Free
Nature & Outdoors Events in Edinburgh
Ladybird ID Workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Nature & Outdoors · Free
Wild Swimming
Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh
Nature & Outdoors · Free
RZSS Careers Day
Edinburgh Zoo - Budongo Trail, Edinburgh
Nature & Outdoors · From £12
SWAN Wellbeing Walk - Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Nature & Outdoors · Free
Entrepreneurship Events in Edinburgh
The Knowledge Room
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG, Edinburgh
Entrepreneurship · From £12
The Business Connection Networking Breakfast (Edinburgh)
Loudons Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
Entrepreneurship · From £8
PlanNet Marketing - UK & Ireland Tour - Edinburgh
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh
Entrepreneurship · From £22
Health & Wellness Events in Edinburgh
Wake Up Edinburgh
The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Health & Wellness · Free
Yin Yoga: Stillness, Release and Deep Rest
OMH Therapies Yoga & Meditation Studio Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Health & Wellness · Free
Sound & Salt Therapy
Edinburgh Salt Rooms, Edinburgh
Health & Wellness · From £28
Prenatal Yoga Edinburgh
OMH Therapies Yoga & Meditation Studio Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Health & Wellness · From £40
Family & Kids Events in Edinburgh
RZSS Autumn Explorers 2026 - Edinburgh Zoo
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Family & Kids · From £22
Kids' Workshop: Make a pomander
Physicians' Gallery, Edinburgh
Family & Kids · Free
Waddlers
Rowanberry kindergarten, Edinburgh
Family & Kids · Free
New Parent Social (am & pm)
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Family & Kids · From £15
LGBTQI+ Events in Edinburgh
Books & Literature Events in Edinburgh
EWF - 13th October 2026 - Writer Networking Event
The Edinburgh Bookshop, Edinburgh
Books & Literature · From £5
An Evening with A.T. Emerald - Edinburgh West End
Waterstones, Edinburgh
Books & Literature · From £5
An Evening with Annabel Campbell- Edinburgh West End
Waterstones, Edinburgh
Books & Literature · From £5
Edinburgh Book Bonanza
Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh
Books & Literature · From £3
Things to Do This Weekend in Edinburgh
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh's Medical History
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Talks & Discussions · From £10
Bao Bun workshop- Every Saturday& Sunday
Take Five, Edinburgh
Food & Drink · From £42
Floating Sound Bath Edinburgh
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, Edinburgh
Health & Wellness · From £48
Edinburgh's Craft & Flea Market
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Art & Culture · From £3
Queer Joy book club
Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive at the Edinburgh Palette, Edinburgh
Books & Literature · Free
Queer Yoga @ Portobello
Pilates 4 All, Edinburgh
LGBTQI+ · Free
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best things to do in Edinburgh this weekend?
- There are 20+ events in Edinburgh this weekend, including Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh's Medical History, Bao Bun workshop- Every Saturday& Sunday and Floating Sound Bath Edinburgh. Open an event to see the exact time, venue and price.
- What types of events are happening in Edinburgh?
- Popular categories in Edinburgh include Music, Meetups, Festivals & Celebrations and Dance.
- Which venues host the most events in Edinburgh?
- Frequent venues in Edinburgh include The Salisbury Centre, Augustine United Church and Serica Arts & Crafts.
Things to Do in Edinburgh
Accessly helps you discover things to do in Edinburgh, from Music, Meetups, Festivals & Celebrations, Dance, Nightlife and Art & Culture. Every listing on this page is a real, upcoming experience with its date, venue and price shown up front, so you can compare options quickly and book directly with the host.
Experiences are hosted at venues across Edinburgh, including The Salisbury Centre, Serica Arts & Crafts, Augustine United Church and The Liquid Room. Open any event to see the full schedule, what is included and how many spots are still available.
The busiest categories in Edinburgh right now, by number of upcoming events, are Music (29), Talks & Discussions (28) and Health & Wellness (20). Each one has its own page with the complete list, sorted by date.
Right now there is a selection for this weekend and more are scheduled in the weeks ahead. Listings update as hosts publish new events, so check back regularly for new workshops, shows, sessions and activities in Edinburgh.
Want to see everything instead of a curated selection? Use the “View all” link under each category above to open the complete list for that category, or browse every live experience in Edinburgh on the main Explore page.