Edinburgh, United Kingdom

What's on in Edinburgh

Concerts, festivals and things to do in Edinburgh, soonest first.

Upcoming events in Edinburgh

The Australian Pink Floyd

Sun, Nov 1

The Australian Pink Floyd

Usher Hall · Edinburgh

From £39

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027

Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

King's Theatre · Edinburgh

From £84

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Nov 2

Mae Stephens

Sneaky Pete's. · Edinburgh

From £13

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Mon, Nov 2

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Kings Theatre Edinburgh · Edinburgh

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Tue, Nov 3

The March Violets

The Voodoo Rooms - The Speakeasy · Edinburgh

From £21

Alien Ant Farm

Wed, Nov 4

Alien Ant Farm

Liquid Room · Edinburgh

From £17

Alabama 3

Thu, Nov 5

Alabama 3

The Caves · Edinburgh

From £25

Concert lights over a large indoor arena audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 5

Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet

The Voodoo Rooms · Edinburgh

From £21

Skerryvore

Fri, Nov 6

Skerryvore

Edinburgh Corn Exchange · Edinburgh

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Comedian with a microphone on a small stage lit against a brick wall, audience heads in dark silhouette in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6

THE BIG COMEDY ROADSHOW - NOVEMBER

Portobello Town Hall · Edinburgh

From £26

Drummer and bassist performing under green stage light — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6

The Dunwells

The Voodoo Rooms - The Speakeasy · Edinburgh

From £20

Sat, Nov 7

Nations Championship 2026: Scotland V New Zealand

Scottish Gas Murrayfield · Edinburgh

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Top things to do in Edinburgh

The most popular sights, with 2026 entrance fees. Prices are adult admission — cheapest at the gate. Many of the best things are free.

AttractionEntranceTimeWhy go
Edinburgh Castle£23.502-3 hoursFortress on an extinct volcanic crag overlooking the city, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny, and the National War Museum. The site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age.
Palace of HolyroodhouseVaries1.5-2 hoursThe monarch's official Scottish residence at the foot of the Royal Mile, with State Apartments, the ruins of Holyrood Abbey, and gardens open to visitors when not in official use.
National Museum of ScotlandFree2-3 hoursMuseum on Chambers Street combining natural history, world cultures, science, and Scottish history collections in a Victorian building linked to a modern extension. General admission is free; some exhibitions are ticketed.
Royal Yacht Britannia£222 hoursFormer royal yacht used by the British royal family from 1954 to 1997, permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith and open as a self-guided audio tour of its state and crew areas.
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions£24.951.5-2 hoursVictorian rooftop camera obscura above a multi-floor exhibit of optical illusions and interactive displays on the Royal Mile.

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Getting to Edinburgh

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About Edinburgh

A city built on volcanic rock, with a castle looming over a medieval Old Town of narrow closes and a genteel Georgian New Town just below it — the contrast is the whole point, and it's why the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every August the Fringe and International Festival roughly double the population and turn every spare room into a venue; the rest of the year it's a quieter, wind-battered, fiercely atmospheric capital.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.