14 upcoming events in South Scotland
June 2026
Leith Festival
A community charity festival in Leith, Edinburgh, with live music, food, games, a Gala Day and the Pageant and Community Tattoo.
Royal Highland Show 2026
Scotland's premier rural showcase at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, featuring livestock, local produce and demonstrations.
Pride Edinburgh 2026
Scotland's LGBTI+ Pride march and main stage concert at Bristo Square, headlined by Cher Lloyd.
July 2026
Genesis Scottish Open 2026
DP World Tour and PGA Tour golf event at The Renaissance Club near Edinburgh featuring a world-class field.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2026
Ten days of world-class live jazz and blues across venues including The Queen's Hall, plus free outdoor Carnival and Mardi Gras events.
August 2026
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The world's largest arts festival takes over Edinburgh every August with thousands of shows — comedy, theatre, cabaret and street performance in venues across the city.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
The world's largest arts festival, with thousands of shows spanning theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance, music and spoken word.
Edinburgh International Festival 2026
A programme of world-leading opera, music, theatre and dance across Edinburgh over 24 days.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Massed pipes and drums, military bands and international performers light up the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in this spectacular evening showcase.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 - A Call to Gather
Stirring music and performances from British and international military regiments on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026
Showcase of the best in international cinema, from short films to feature-length productions.
Edinburgh Art Festival 2026
Scotland's largest annual celebration of visual art with exhibitions across galleries and venues citywide.
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026
Author readings, Q&As and talks covering all types of literature.
October 2026
Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival 2026
A celebration of live oral storytelling with performances and events across Edinburgh.