Things to do in Edinburgh today
Find events, gigs, family activities and free things to do in Edinburgh today.
Current events and activities in Edinburgh
- Rollers Forever
Rollers Forever is the smash-hit tartan-clad musical celebrating the music, memories and passionate fandom of the Bay City Rollers.
Check official times at King's Theatre
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
18:15-20:15 at Everyman Edinburgh
- Colin Maxwell Bryce – As I See It
Edinburgh artist and designer Colin Maxwell Bryce's exhibition brings together his latest explorations of shape, colour, texture and abstraction.
Check official times at Dundas Street Gallery
- 1984
The nightmare of a totalitarian society built on terror and lies is brought to life on stage in this powerful new adaptation of George Orwell's final novel.
Check official times at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
- Music at the Museum
Featuring folk, classical, traditional and modern, enjoy free live music performances at the National Museum of Scotland.
23:00 at National Museum of Scotland
- Halloween Happenings
From a spooky family trail, to an after-dark outdoor cinema, there’s plenty of frightful fun to be had at Dalkeith Country Park this October.
Check official times at Dalkeith Country Park
- Physicians’ Gallery Spotlight Talks
Join Physicians’ Gallery for one of their curator-led talks exploring objects in the gallery’s collection.
Check official times at The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- Seasonal Mindful Photography Workshops
See the familiar with fresh eyes through a photography workshop, and explore the changing landscape through the seasons.
10:00 at Bridgend Farmhouse
- Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Enjoy myths, folklore and stories through the theme of Bird and Beast at the world’s largest annual celebration of storytelling - the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
Check official times at Various locations across Edinburgh
- Lantern Led Tours
This October, experience The Real Mary King’s Close by lantern light, followed by a dining experience at Amber Restaurant.
Check official times at The Real Mary King's Close
- Gifted: New Acquisitions at City Art Centre
Featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints and photographs, see some of the latest additions gifted to the City Art Centre.
Check official times at City Art Centre
- Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
Presented by the National Galleries of Scotland, Catherine Opie: To Be Seen is the first solo exhibition in Scotland by the acclaimed and influential American photographer Catherine Opie.
Check official times at Royal Scottish Academy
- Haunted Drams - Ghost & Whisky Experience
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh’s dark past on this spine-tingling walking tour through the Old Town’s most haunted close and forgotten corners.
00:00-02:00 at The Lost Close
- Edinburgh Zoo: animal park
Hilltop zoo with animal habitats, conservation work and strong family visitor routes.
Check opening times at Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Backstage Tours
Take a bow on a stage where the world's greatest artists have performed, and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse on a guided backstage tour.
Check official times at Edinburgh Playhouse
- The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
The glamorous Edwardians are explored in a new exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Check official times at The King's Gallery
- Earth Matters
Marking 300 years since the birth of James Hutton, this exhibition includes work by over 30 artists who have been inspired by Hutton and subsequent trailblazers.
Check official times at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour
Dovecot Studios celebrates Scottish artist Elizabeth Blackadder’s life in a vivid exhibition exploring her enduring fascination with colour.
Check official times at Dovecot Studios
How to find something worth doing today
Plan your visit to Edinburgh. Discover festivals, theatre, comedy, family activities, food, music and local things to do around the Old Town, New Town, Leith, Stockbridge and Portobello.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
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