48 upcoming events in South Scotland · page 2 of 2
December 2026
Back to the Future The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse
The hit film becomes a big stage musical with a DeLorean, big songs and special effects, playing Edinburgh Playhouse over Christmas.
Choir of King's College Cambridge, Usher Hall
The world-famous Cambridge choir performs a programme of Christmas music at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2026/27
Edinburgh's world-famous four-day New Year festival featuring a torchlight procession, outdoor concerts, street parties, and a spectacular midnight fireworks display over the castle.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Torchlight Procession
A procession of street theatre performers, fire artists, pipe bands and drummers to launch Hogmanay.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Torchlight Procession
Thousands carry torches from the Meadows through Edinburgh's Old Town to launch the city's Hogmanay celebrations.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Night Afore Concert
Concert of Scottish music at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Night Afore Concert
Concert staged at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens ahead of Hogmanay's main street party.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party
Around 45,000 revellers fill Edinburgh's historic city centre for live music and midnight fireworks over Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Concert in the Gardens
Live music at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens on Hogmanay, running into the New Year.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Street Party
Edinburgh's famous Hogmanay street party on Princes Street, drawing tens of thousands to count down to midnight.
January 2027
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: First Footin' & Sprogmanay
New Year's Day free family and cultural events, including performances aimed at children.
SCO Viennese New Year, Usher Hall
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra start the year with waltzes and polkas in a Viennese-style New Year's Day concert at Usher Hall.
February 2027
Transatlantic Sessions, Usher Hall
Top folk, country and bluegrass musicians from both sides of the Atlantic collaborate live on stage at Usher Hall.
Scotland v Italy, Guinness Six Nations
Six Nations rugby fixture at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
Scotland v Wales, Guinness Six Nations
Six Nations rugby fixture at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
March 2027
RSNO: Carmina Burana, Usher Hall
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra and chorus perform Orff's thunderous choral work Carmina Burana at Usher Hall.
April 2027
Bay City Rollers, Usher Hall
The Bay City Rollers play Edinburgh's Usher Hall, with 70s hits like Shang-a-Lang for a nostalgic crowd.
Beltane Fire Festival 2027, Calton Hill
Pagan-inspired fire festival on Calton Hill marking the start of summer, with a procession of drummers, costumed performers and fire at night.
May 2027
Tindersticks, Usher Hall
Nottingham band Tindersticks play their moody orchestral indie songs at Usher Hall.
RSNO Season Finale: Mahler Three, Usher Hall
The RSNO close their season with Mahler's huge Third Symphony at Usher Hall.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Marathon, half marathon and relay races through Edinburgh, finishing near Musselburgh, part of the city's biggest running weekend.
June 2027
Chris Hadfield: Exploring the New Space Age, Usher Hall
Former ISS commander Chris Hadfield talks about the future of space exploration at Usher Hall.
Royal Highland Show 2027, Ingliston
Scotland's biggest agricultural showcase at the Royal Highland Centre, with livestock, food halls, rural crafts, equestrian rings and family entertainment over four days.
August 2027
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027
The world's biggest arts festival marks its 80th edition, filling Edinburgh with comedy, theatre, cabaret and music in hundreds of venues for nearly a month.