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Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Edinburgh Zoo Nights
There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…
Edinburgh Zoo (4.2 miles)
Fri 24 May
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 28 Jun
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Out of the Blue Flea Market
Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, music and more.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Asparagus Week
It's a vegetable that doesn't come without its repercussions, but the misfit asparagus is still rather delicious. Celebrate its long-standing status as a showcase ingredient as Henderson's chefs put it in everything they can think of, from starters to bakes.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Mon 3 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Tue 4 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Wed 5 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Mon 3 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2605
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2605
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 20:30
Wed 5 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2605
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 20:30
Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Mon 3 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 4 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 5 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Nomads Tent Spring Fling
The Nomads Tent, who stock decorative wares from around the globe, welcome in spring with a show of the latest arrivals from Iran.
The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
Summer(beer)hall
All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 24 May
£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000
Sat 25 May
£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000
The RoadBlock Run
RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)
Sun 22 Sep
£14 / 0845 450 2000
- 11:30 – 16:00
Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues (1.0 miles)
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Tue 28 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside
A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 19 Aug
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Victoria's Language Cafe
A meet-up for people interested in learning languages – just turn up and see if someone's got the lingo you want to pick up, then have a chat.
Victoria, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 555 1638
- 19:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 555 1638
- 19:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 555 1638
- 19:00
The House of Annie Lennox
Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 19:00
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
It's a big bear bonanza today – a teddy hunt in the wood, teddy bear stories, a prize for best-dressed ted (better get the glad rags out) and the chance to get crafty and create some bear bunting for your bedroom.
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh (4.7 miles)
Tue 21 May
£6 per adult + child / 0131 529 3963
- 10:00 – 12:30
Amazing Amber
Amber is beautiful as well as fascinating. It consists of fossilised tree resin, and since resin in liquid form is sticky, and amber is transparent, this means that insects, animals and plant material sometimes get trapped in it and are preserved intact, giving us a glimpse of life millions of years ago. The whole process…
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Portobello Market
A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.
Brighton Park, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sat 6 Jul
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sat 3 Aug
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sunday Market
Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
The Whisky Stramash
A chance to sample as many different whiskies as you think you can handle, also promising 'mystery, music entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering.' That includes Heston-style whisky-based molecular experiments, a murder mystery challenge with a trip to Jura for one lucky winner, whisky cocktails and much more.
Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Alien Invasion
A special extraterrestrial exhibition featuring costumes and props from some of the most iconic sci-fi films and TV shows of all time. Browse memorabilia from the likes of Predator, Star Wars and Doctor Who, or take in the 360 degree film, We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint (AKA Ron Weasley).
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)
Tue 21 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Wed 22 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Drinking Skeptically: Pub Quiz and Social
General knowledge pub quiz.
Drouthy Neebours, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong
Free table tennis club with DJs Ding and Dong providing the music. If you're feeling brave enough it's £1 to enter the sudden death tournament (strictly amateurs), and the winner takes home the cash.
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 19:00
Shaolin Warriors: Return of the Master
Theatrical Kung-Fu show displaying feats of agility, strength and skill, and telling the story of the warrior.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Wed 5 Jun
£19.50–£24.50 / 0131 529 6000
- 19:30
Animal Buddies
Wander the museums in search of animal inspiration then create a wheeled wee friend to take home.
Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 4142
- 10:30 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 15:30
Leith Festival
The vibrant community of Leith shows off its festival skills with a fun-packed programme of events. Among the line-up of exhibitions, concerts, walks, talks and films is the anticipated Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links.
Various Venues, Edinburgh (0.4 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214
Sun 9 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214
Mon 10 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214
61 Fountainhall Road Open Day
Garden opening.
61 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Sun 23 Jun
0131 667 6146
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 8 Sep
0131 667 6146
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 15 Sep
0131 667 6146
- 14:00 – 17:00
Against the Dark
Regular role-playing night.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
