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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

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 29 Jun

Free / 0131 555 7100

10:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0131 555 7100

10:00 – 15:00

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 555 7100

10:00 – 15:00

…and 4 more dates until 28 Dec

One Direction

Lock up your daughters – the staggeringly popular X-Factor behemoth pops off on a wee stadium tour.

Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh (3.1 miles)

Tue 3 Jun

£42.50–£65 / 0131 346 5000

17:00

RSA 187th Annual Exhibition

The RSA's 187th annual exhibition is on a theme of 'Between the Late and Early', and invited artists include John McLean, Ashley Nieuwenhuizen and Gabriela Fridriksdottir.

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Sun 26 May

Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671

12:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671

10:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671

10:00 – 17:00

…and 35 more dates until 2 Jul

NoFit State Circus: Bianco

State-of-the-art aerial circus with live band accompaniment.

Fountainbridge Brewery Site, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Fri 2 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

Sat 3 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

Sun 4 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

…and 19 more dates until 26 Aug back to top

The Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival

A new festival for 2013 and the largest of its kind in Scotland with an extensive programme of performances, seminars and competitions, as well as a trade exhibition. Performances will feature an international line-up of artists including Jan Akkerman, Peter Finger, John Doan, Anth Purdy and The Maria Camahort Quintet.

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh (3.6 miles)

Sun 26 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

Mon 27 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

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

…and 47 more dates until 14 Jul

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

Brand new show from award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man). Adapted from the bestselling books written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town and A…

Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Thu 1 Aug

£6 / 08445 458252

Preview

11:45 – 12:35

Fri 2 Aug

£11 (£10) / 08445 458252

11:45 – 12:35

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£9) / 08445 458252

11:45 – 12:35

…and 22 more dates until 26 Aug

Balkanarama

A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.

Studio 24, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Sat 8 Jun

£9 advance; £10 before 11pm; £11 after / 0131 558 3758

Sixth birthday special featuring over 40 musicians from Black Cat, Orkestra Del Sol, Bobok, Celter Schmelter, Smash Kafana, Kuchke, One Glass Eye, Tantz and more playing live.

22:00 – 03:00

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 28 Jun

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

18:00 – 22:00

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two

Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Wed 29 May

£21 / 0131 529 6000

19:30

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)

Sun 26 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

13:00 – 17:00

Mariinsky Ballet: Swan Lake

The company's performance of Swan Lake, screened in 3D.

Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

3D

0871 200 2000

18:15

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Museum of Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

10:30 – 12:30

Scottish Astrological Association Talks

Twice monthly talks on a variety of astrology related topics.

Theosophical Society, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)

Wed 5 Jun

£5 (Members £3)

Lecture: The Air Signs Group Discussion.

19:30 – 21:00

Wed 19 Jun

£5 (Members £3)

Lecture: Anna Estaroth – The Dawn of Astrology

19:30 – 21:00

bETAMAX

Mutant disco, post punk, new wave and 2Tone night hosted by Chris FAST (FASTpunkclub) and Big Gus (the Go-Go).

Studio 24, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Sat 25 May

£3 before midnight; £5 after / 0131 558 3758

~~23:00 – 03:00~~

Sat 29 Jun

£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758

23:00 – 03:00

Sat 27 Jul

£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758

23:00 – 03:00

Bohemian Rhapsody

Larger than life tribute to Queen, featuring all the beloved hits.

The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)

Tue 11 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

19:30

Wed 12 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

19:30

Thu 13 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

19:30

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

Bronwen Sleigh: Construct

New work by artist who explores and reinterprets industrial and architectural spaces.

Edinburgh Printmakers (1.1 miles)

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 557 2479

10:00 – 18:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0131 557 2479

10:00 – 18:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0131 557 2479

10:00 – 18:00

…and 37 more dates until 20 Jul

Mumbo Jumbo

Headspin's Steve Austin and Colin Miller join forces with Tackno's Trendy Wendy, mixing up funk, soul, electro, house and good time party tunes.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Sat 25 May

£3 before midnight; £7 after (£5) / 0131 558 8844

~~23:00 – 03:00~~

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

…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun back to top

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

£26.50 / 0131 529 6000

20:00

Fri 7 Jun

£26.50 / 0131 529 6000

20:00

Sat 8 Jun

£26.50 / 0131 529 6000

20:00

Gyles Brandreth: Looking For Happiness

Just A Minute/One Show Gyles won multiple five stars for his last Edinburgh sell-out. Now the award-winning raconteur and ex MP explores the secrets of How to Be Happy. 'Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet' (Daily Mail).