Latest Events in Edinburgh: Concerts, Shows, Fairs, Calendar&Tickets(January Updated)

Edinburgh, steeped in history and renowned for its vibrant arts scene, presents a dynamic array of events to close the year on a high note. From riveting football matches to serene sound experiences, and from enlightening seminars to electrifying concerts, the city offers a rich tapestry of activities catering to diverse interests. Whether it's exploring Edinburgh's deep connection to culture and sports or enjoying the festive cheer, the latest events promise something memorable for every attendee. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the Scottish Cup match between Linlithgow Rose and Raith Rovers, a thrilling display of Scotland’s football prowess. For those with a penchant for the arts, highlights include a book launch and film screening celebrating sculptor Steve Dilworth, and the History of Art Research Seminar Series featuring Dr. Javier Ortiz-Echagüe, which delves into insightful discussions on artistic narratives. Music and relaxation enthusiasts will find harmony in the Candlelit Aerial Sound Bath on December 27th, while the Craigroyston Community High School Winter Concert spreads holiday warmth through melodious performances. Finally, the live concert BLACKSTAR FALLING at the Voodoo Rooms promises an unforgettable night of dynamic music and energy. From cultural enrichment to thrilling entertainment, Edinburgh continues to shine as a hub of diverse experiences. For detailed updates and ticketing options, stay tuned to Trip.com, your gateway to discovering the most exciting events in Edinburgh this season.

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The exile of Mary, Queen of Scots | National Library of Scotland

Feb 5, 2026 (UTC+0)

Edinburgh

Cultural Experiences

Information Source: National Library of Scotland | eventbrite

The Scotsman Investment Conference 2026 | Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

Mar 10, 2026 (UTC+0)

Edinburgh

Cultural Experiences

Information Source: Scotsman Conferences | eventbrite

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 22nd May, St Marys Edinburgh | St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

May 22, 2026 (UTC+0)

Edinburgh

Arts Opera

Information Source: Candlelight Concerts | eventbrite

Maps: Memories from the Second World War | National War Museum

Mar 9, 2024–Oct 4, 2026 (UTC)

Edinburgh

Exhibitions

Explore the creation and use of maps during the Second World War. Discover their use through personal stories, photography, and memorabilia. Between 1939 and 1945 over 3 billion maps were produced for the Allied, Soviet and German forces. Used to navigate the jungles of south-east Asia or for devising an escape plan, the maps on display are now mementoes. Maps kept alongside medals and photographs to say ‘I was there.’ You'll find aerial photography, war diaries, and even a fashionable dress made from escape and evasion maps. The exhibition introduces us to a Prisoner of War, an RAF pilot, a Brigadier and an army chaplain through the maps they kept as a memory of their war service.

Giants | National Museum of Scotland

Jan 31, 2025–Sep 14, 2026 (UTC)

Edinburgh

Exhibitions

Giants showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago.Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition.EncounterOtodus megalodon, the largest shark to have ever swum the oceans, andTitanoboa, the biggest ever snake. What advantages did their immense size offer? Why did they eventually face extinction? How were they discovered? Visitors to Giants will immerse themselves in the world of a palaeontologist. Use interactives to learn how fossils have been discovered, and find out how prehistoric giants have been reconstructed.Explore how today’s giant animals - such as whales, gorillas, and elephants - face threats from human activity and climate change. Learn how we can act now to ensure their protection for future generations.

Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction | Edinburgh

May 30, 2025–Feb 13, 2026 (UTC)

Edinburgh

Exhibitions

From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, HOOKED explores the history of addiction. It invites you to consider the stereotypes attached to addiction and how all of us can be vulnerable to it.Exploring pills, drink, snuff and cigarettes, we uncover the many faces of addiction and the many attempts to combat it. We explore the dark origins of substance addiction in the western world – rooted deeply in colonialism and slavery.

IKEA: Magical Patterns | Dovecot Studios

Jul 18, 2025–Jan 17, 2026 (UTC)

Edinburgh

Exhibitions

Magical Patterns explores six decades of groundbreaking textile design by IKEA. The exhibition features 180 iconic fabrics that showcase the rich history of the Swedish furniture retailer's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and experimental design.

A Space to Create | Edinburgh

Sep 7, 2025–Sep 6, 2026 (UTC)

Edinburgh

Exhibitions

This room invites you to step inside the artist’s studio: a place for creating, dreaming and thinking, where reality can be reimagined and transformed.Studios come in different shapes and sizes. From boat houses to seaside cottages and purpose-built environments, creative spaces are varied and unique. For many artists, their workspaces have also been dictated by circumstance, often marked by uncertainty and impermanence. The works on display give us a glimpse into the studio and the practical conditions of artmaking. They prompt us to consider how artists make work and how space can interact with and influence their materials and methods of making.

Turner in January | National Galleries of Scotland: National

Jan 1–Jan 31, 2026 (UTC)

Edinburgh

Exhibitions

The much-loved Turner in January exhibition returns to the Royal Scottish Academy. The free, annual display of these watercolours is a keenly awaited tradition for many people in Scotland. At the dawning of the New Year, as we leave behind the darkest days of winter, the bright vitality of Turner’s watercolours is just what we need. Left to the nation by the great art collector Henry Vaughan in 1900, the watercolours have been displayed annually, following Vaughan’s strict guidelines, that they are only ever been displayed during the month of January, when natural light levels are at their lowest. 2026 will also offer the unique opportunity to see Turner’s Norham Castle, Sunrise in Edinburgh as the work will be on special loan from Tate later in the year.