48 upcoming events in South Scotland · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF)
Arts festival across Edinburgh exploring mental health themes.
Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival 2026
A celebration of live oral storytelling with performances and events across Edinburgh.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Storytelling, music and workshops across venues including the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh.
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage, Edinburgh
Stage adaptation of the classic film, at the Edinburgh Playhouse over the October half-term.
Rollers Forever, King's Theatre Edinburgh
A tribute show to Scottish pop stars the Bay City Rollers, with their tartan-clad hits, at the King's Theatre for a week.
Samhuinn Fire Festival
Halloween-night fire festival in Edinburgh's Old Town, a torch-lit procession of drummers and performers marking the Celtic start of winter.
November 2026
Edinburgh Castle of Light
Colourful light projections on Edinburgh Castle.
Queen by Candlelight, Edinburgh Playhouse
Queen's biggest hits played by a live ensemble by candlelight at Edinburgh Playhouse.
Musselburgh Fireworks Display
Bonfire Night fireworks display held at Hope Place, Musselburgh, on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Voulez-Vous: The Music Of ABBA, Edinburgh
Tribute concert celebrating the music of ABBA, at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Edinburgh Diwali
Free community parade and fireworks celebrating the Festival of Light through Edinburgh's New Town streets.
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
Large illuminated animal lanterns light up Edinburgh Zoo after dark through the winter, a bright evening outing for families.
Edinburgh Christmas Market 2026
Edinburgh's famous Christmas market returns to East Princes Street Gardens and George Street with traditional wooden chalets, festive food and drink, fairground rides, and an ice rink beneath the castle.
Edinburgh's Christmas
Seven-week winter festival across three city-centre sites with a Christmas market, big wheel, ice rink and Star Flyer ride.
Edinburgh's Christmas Festive Family Funfair
Family funfair rides and attractions in West Princes Street Gardens, including the Winter Windows art trail.
Edinburgh's Christmas Ice Rink
Covered outdoor ice rink on George Street, with toddler sessions and adults-only evening skate slots.
Edinburgh's Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas Market in East Princes Street Gardens with around 70 stalls selling gifts, food and drink.
Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire
New exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland exploring the Roman occupation of Scotland.
Edinburgh's Christmas Lights Switch On
Light Night with entertainment on Princes Street culminating in a pyrotechnics display at 5pm marking the start of the festive season.
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean, Edinburgh Playhouse
Comedian Bill Bailey brings his music-laced stand-up tour to Edinburgh Playhouse for a night of absurd humour.
The Proclaimers, Edinburgh Playhouse
Scottish duo the Proclaimers play two nights at Edinburgh Playhouse, with I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) among the crowd-pleasers.
St Andrew's Day in Edinburgh
Scotland's national day is marked in Edinburgh with music, food and events celebrating the country's patron saint.
December 2026
The Choir of Man, Festival Theatre
Pub-set musical show with a male cast singing and playing pop and rock hits, at Edinburgh Festival Theatre for five nights.