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What's On in Edinburgh?
Keep up to date with what's on in Edinburgh, with this one stop, regularly updated guide to the Edinburgh scene. The shows, the festivals, the attractions, the places to be, they're all here, ready for you to explore.
What's on in ... May ... June ... July
May
1st - 3rd May ... Elephant - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
3rd May (All Saturdays) ... Edinburgh Farmers' Market - the finest of local, fresh produce.
Venue: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, 0131 652 5940
4th May ... RSNO - Finale! Brilliant Benedetti - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
4th May ... The Australian Pink Floyd Show - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
4th May ... BUPA Great Edinburgh Run - The world's best athletes compete, with club and charity runners just behind! A great day out for all the family.
Venue: Edinburgh City Centre, 0870 011 3337
5th May ... The Solid Silver 60's Show - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
6th May ... Simply Ballroom - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
7th May ... David Essex - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
8th May (All Thursdays) ... Improbabble (8:15pm) - The Improbabble crew bring their energetic improvised comedy to Edinburgh.
Venue: The Outhouse, 12a Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh, 0131 557 6668
9th - 11th May ... Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
9th - 18th May ... Mary King's Ghost - Only for the brave, this festival of the spooky side of Edinburgh includes chances to take part in parapsychological experiments and night vigils in haunted locations.
Venue: Various, 08702 430 160
11th May (All Sundays) ... All Back to Mine - An eclectic mix of personal favourites.
Venue: Opal Lounge, 51 George Street, Edinburgh, 0131 226 2275
12th May ... Buena Vista Social Club Presents - Mirabal, Cachaito, Aguaje & Galban - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
13th - 17th May ... Romeo & Juliet - Scottish Ballet - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
14th May ... Jolly Toper Whisky Tastings - Whisky tasting session at one of the best-stocked bars in town. Tickets must be booked in advance, call 0131 556 5864 to book.
Venue: The Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, 0131 556 5864
16th - 18th May ... Scottish Kennel Club Championship - Championship dog show featuring the country's finest bred dogs.
Venue: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, 0131 335 6210
17th May ... An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin Fry - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
17th May - 9th July ... Lucy Skaer - A solo exhibition of work by one of Scotland's most promising young artists.
Venue: Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, 0131 225 2383
18th May ... Mark Knopfler - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
18th May ... Carbon - Night of indie favourites.
Venue: Stereo, 28 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, 0131 229 7986
18th May ... Newhailes Environment Fair - Stalls from various environmental organisation, traditional crafts and family entertainment.
Venue: Newhailes Road, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, 0131 653 5595
19th - 24th May ... The Wedding Singer - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
20th - 31st May ... Doctor Dolittle - Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
24 - 25th May ... Antique and Collectors Fair - Jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys, all under one roof!
Venue: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, 0131 335 6210
25th May ... Edinburgh Marathon & the Hairy Haggis Team Relay - 26.2 miles from Princes Street to Musselburgh Race Course, a true test for all runners out there!
Venue: Princes St, Edinburgh, 01620 890444
25th May ... Pixel Perfect - A mix of 80s, 90s, 00s and retro music.
Venue: Espionage, 4 India Buildings, Edinburgh, 0131 477 7007
26th May ... Talon - Eagles tribute band.
Venue: Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, 0131 665 2240
29th May - 1st June ... Taste of Edinburgh - Channel 4's high profile food and drink event returns to Scotland.
Venue: The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh, www.channel4.com
30 May - 1st June ... Gardening Scotland - A national celebration of gardening and outdoor living.
Venue: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, 0131 335 6210
31st May ... Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s - The clash of the rugby titans is played out in the capital.
Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, 0131 346 5000
June
30 May - 1st June ... Gardening Scotland - A national celebration of gardening and outdoor living.
Venue: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, 0131 335 6210
30th May - 8th June ... Leith Festival - Comedy, visual arts, dance, drama, film, literature and sport in this ever popular festival.
Venue: Various. Call 0845 458 9709 for tickets.
2nd - 7th June ... Eurobeat Almost Eurovision - Nil points for guessing what this show is about! Decide the fate of your favourite act and choose a winner on the night. Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
3rd - 4th June ... Playhouse Disney Live On Tour. Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
9th - 21st June ... Evita. Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
14th June ... Edinburgh Book Fair - A fine selection of Secondhand books, maps and prints await literature lovers.
Venue: Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, 0131 228 1155
14th - 15th June ... The Edinburgh Moonwalk - Walk in your bra to raise awareness and funds to combat breast cancer.
Venue: The Meadows, Edinburgh, 01483 741430
16th - 29th June ... Old Town Festival - Celebrate Edinburgh's Old Town with theatre, storytelling events and visual art.
Venue: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, 0131 556 9579
18th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th June ... Scottish Opera: Falstaff - A new production promising pure fun whilst in the finest Verdi tradition. Find out more >
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
18th - 29th June ... Edinburgh International Film Festival 2008 - The red carpets are out for the Edinburgh International Film Festivals 62nd year. Watch exclusive film premieres, discuss films with directors and actors and lap up the gala atmosphere amongst fellow film buffs.
Venue: Various. Call 0131 228 4051 for tickets
22nd June ... The Great Scottish Walk - Walk for charity, with 1, 6 and 12 mile options. Open to all.
Venue: Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Road, Edinburgh, 0131 661 5351
July
5th July ... Abbamania - Top tribute act, ABBAMANIA, perform Abba classics.
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
7th - 12th July ... Our House - Featuring non stop hits from Madness.
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0870 606 3424
12th July - 13th July ... The Singing Kettle - Pirate Island - Children's favourites 'The Singing Kettle' return with their swashbuckling adventure 'Pirate Island'. A perfect family outing.
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
18th July ... Boyzone - Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade - The Castle plays host one of the most successful boybands of the modern age. Why not make a weekend of it? Apex Hotels Special Package - For only £85 per person per night, you’ll get a ticket to the concert, a 2 night stay with full Scottish breakfast on both mornings plus dinner before the concert. With limited availability, dont delay and book today! Find out more here >
19th July ... The Proclaimers - Edinburgh Castle Esplanade - Scotland's famous musical twins play the spectacular Edinburgh Castle, an iconic act in an iconic setting.
Venue: Edinburgh's Castle Esplanade.
25th July ... Girls Aloud - Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade - Girls Aloud, the UK’s premier girl band are coming to Scotland’s capital city this summer to play their first ever gig at Edinburgh Castle. You can join in the fun, with an Apex Hotels Special Package - For only £85 per person per night, you’ll get a ticket to the concert, a 2 night stay with full Scottish breakfast on both mornings plus dinner before the concert. With limited availability, don't miss out and book today! Find out more here >
25th July - 3rd August ... Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival - In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city, with over 100 concerts in ten days.
Venue: Various. For more information about the Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival, please visit their official website. Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival >
26th July ... Runrig - Edinburgh Castle Esplanade - Celtic rock's finest act enjoys a massive outdoor gig.
Venue: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
30th July ... KD Lang - Legendary vocalist KD Lang comes to Edinburgh, promoting her new album, Watershed.
Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000
31st July - 31st August ... Edinburgh Art Festival - Over 35 galleries play host to this celebration of all things artistic.
Venue: Various. For more information about the Edinburgh Art Festival, please visit their official website. Edinburgh Art Festival >