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Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Sun 25 Aug
0131 449 5111
- 15:00
Edinburgh Science, Edinburgh Magic!
Returning for their third year, Ron Butlin (Edinburgh’s Makar) with acclaimed jazzer Dick Lee and flautist Anne Evans have updated their five-star show with generous helpings of Edinburgh science. This unique and very off-beat celebration of Edinburgh is witty, satirical and highly entertaining – guaranteed! ‘The…
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
Sun 4 Aug
Edinburgh Quartet
Scotland's premier string quartet was founded in 1960 and maintains close relationships with composers all over the UK, as well as playing dozens of concerts a year in venues all over the country.
Ariundle Centre, Lochaber
Wed 31 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01967 402279
Haydn's Quartet Op 74 No 1 in C, J B McEwan's National Dances and Tchaikovsky's Quartet No 1 in D.
- 19:00
Glenuig Hall
Fri 2 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 01687 470267
Haydn's Quartet Op 74 No 3 in G minor, Shostakovich's Quartet No 8 and Dvorak's Quartet Op 106 in G.
- 19:00
Kilmallie Hall, Lochaber
Thu 1 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 01397772443
Haydn's Quartet Op 74 No 2 in F, Britten's Quartet No 1, Mendelssohn's Capriccio and Prokofiev's Quartet No 2.
- 19:00
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Edinburgh's world-famous Hogmanay celebration ushers the new year in with a bang. A Torchlight Procession winds through the historic Old Town and onto a son et lumiere on Calton Hill on 30 Dec, a massive street party with live music from the highest calibre acts culminates with Midnight Fireworks from the ramparts of…
Edinburgh: various venues
Mon 30 Dec
Times & prices vary / 0844 573 8455
Tue 31 Dec
Times & prices vary / 0844 573 8455
Wed 1 Jan
Times & prices vary / 0844 573 8455
Edinburgh Previews
Sketch comedy from triple Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominee and BBC Two's Hyperdrive star Dan Antopolski, writer and radio regular Tom Craine and 2008 Chortle Best Newcomer nominee Nat Luurtsema as acclaimed trio Jigsaw.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Thu 27 Jun
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Edinburgh Previews
Surreal observational humour from Joe Rowntree.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Tue 2 Jul
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Edinburgh Previews
Luke Benson and Grainne McGuire try out new material.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Mon 24 Jun
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Pout Edinburgh
Grab a glass of champy, get your brows threaded to perfection and pick up a new frock or two at this fashion and beauty event.
Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
Sat 21 Sep
£15–£16.50 / 0131 477 3500
- 11:00 – 19:00
Sun 22 Sep
£15–£16.50 / 0131 477 3500
- 11:00 – 17:00
Edinburgh Previews
Nat Luurtsema and Patrick Morris work on new material ahead of the festival.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Thu 11 Jul
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Edinburgh Previews
Energetic physical comedy and intelligent one-liners from 2006 Scottish Comedian Of The Year runner-up, Paul Pirie.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Fri 12 Jul
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Edinburgh Previews
Storytelling and upbeat anecdotes from Sheffield-born stand-up and Chortle's Best Show Award winner 2010, Tom Wrigglesworth.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Tue 9 Jul
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Edinburgh Previews
Surreal and energetic humour from inventive Canadian stand-up and 2012 Chortle Best Breakthrough Act award-winner, Tony Law.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Thu 18 Jul
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Edinburgh Previews
Sharp anecdotes and storytelling mixed with topical gags from Matt Green, plus observational character comedy and anecdotes from Joe Bor.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Mon 1 Jul
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Edinburgh Previews
Bubbly banter and energetic, upbeat wit from former contestant on ITV's Show Me The Funny, Ellie Taylor. Also featuring imaginative musical comedy from 2009 Laughing Horse Semi Finalist, Paul Sweeney.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Tue 23 Jul
£5 / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Acoustic Edinburgh
All unplugged, all original music, hosted by Paul Gilbody.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Thu 4 Jul
£4 (£3) / 0131 220 4298
- 20:00
Edinburgh Mela
World music, dance, fashion, food and fun spread over four areas: the Main Music Stage, the Mela World Dance Feste (newly established in 2012), the Mela Mix stage and the Kids Mela. The Mela Global Food Village is on hand to replenish your energy after taking in all the sights and sounds.
Edinburgh: various venues
Thu 28 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Fri 29 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Sat 30 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Sun 31 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Leith Links, Edinburgh
Sat 31 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0131 661 7100
Sun 1 Sep
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0131 661 7100
Edinburgh parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run along the promenade at Cramond. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly…
Cramond Promenade, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
Free
- 09:30
Sat 29 Jun
Free
- 09:30
Sat 6 Jul
Free
- 09:30
Edinburgh: Festival City
Composer Tod Machover, conductor Peter Oundjian and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra take us through the creation of a new piece of music celebrating the City of Edinburgh and its Festival and co-created by members of the public.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Tue 27 Aug
£6 / 0131 473 2000
Edinburgh Book Fringe
The Edinburgh Book Fringe takes place in Word Power Books and brings together writers and activists from around the world for a host of daily events of readings and discussions, all of which are free.
Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Fri 9 Aug
Times vary / Free / 0131 662 9112
Sat 10 Aug
Times vary / Free / 0131 662 9112
Sun 11 Aug
Times vary / Free / 0131 662 9112
Edinburgh: A Literary City
Join Allan Foster, author of The Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide, as he reveals the curious and hidden literary tales – from Conan Doyle to Muriel Spark – that make Edinburgh the most storied of cities. Tickets include one delightful cocktail.
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Edinburgh
Thu 8 Aug
Edinburgh Drawing School
Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.
25 Haddington Place, Edinburgh
Wed 19 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Portraiture with Aine Divine.
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18:30 – 21:00
Thu 20 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Drawing Hands and Feet, Part I – Feet ,with Alberto Condotta.
Fri 21 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Expressive Figure Drawing I with Paul Mowat.
£20 / 07791 121313
Life drawing – all levels.
Arusha Gallery, Edinburgh
Mon 24 Jun
Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh
Wed 19 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Shaded Portrait and Draped Figure Drawing – a six-wek course with Michael Mulready.
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18:30 – 21:00
Fri 21 Jun
£100 / 07791 121313
Figurative Mono-Printing – a three-week course with guest tutor Marc Jennings.
Tue 25 Jun
£70 for two weeks / 07791 121313
Art for Older Kids – a two-week course with Esther Cohen for kids ages 14–18.
£70 / 07791 121313
Art for Younger Kids – a two-week course with Esther Cohen for kids ages 8–13.
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Edinburgh Book Fringe
Edinburgh Book Fringe / Word Power Books. Free readings and talks with writers and activists from around the world in Word Power Books, Scotland's independent and radical bookshop. Full programme can be viewed on our website www.word-power.co.uk and is opened by James Robertson who reads from his new novel on Friday…
Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Fri 9 Aug
Sat 10 Aug
Sun 11 Aug
Edinburgh Rugby v Saracens
Catch the Gunners against Saracens.
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Sat 12 Oct
0131 346 5000
- 13:30
Auld Edinburgh Tales
LIP Theatre Company. Join LIP Theatre Company for a journey through times past, present and future in the streets of Auld Reekie as they return for their 17th year with another exciting original play. . All ages.
Sweet Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Mon 12 Aug
Tue 13 Aug
Wed 14 Aug
Edinburgh Comedy AllStars
Underbelly Productions and Fine and Dandy Productions. Underbelly present four of the biggest and brightest comedy stars in the majestic McEwan Hall. Get your late night comedy fix in the beating heart of the festival. Check underbelly.co.uk for our cracking line-ups. Ages 16+.






