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Poster image, with blocks of colour of either side, advertising Abstract Art for Beginners.
Abstract Art for Beginners
7th May
Enjoy a relaxing art class where you can unwind, sip a little wine, and let your creativity flow.
A group of people standing on a stage, singing.
Alma College Choir in Edinburgh
8th May
See Alma College Choir from Michigan perform a range of classical, spiritual and traditional songs for mixed voices by Brahms, Haydn, Bernstein and many more.
Front entrance to Assembly Rooms.
Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Festival
9th May
Celebrating wines from across the world, Edinburgh Uncorked is back this May.
Pizza & Prosecco Bar
Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
9th May
Raise a glass to the return of the popular craft beer festival.
A group of pipers wearing traditional Scottish dress.
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
9th May
Get ready to celebrate Scottish culture and heritage at the Edinburgh Tartan Parade.
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Shop the Studio
9th May
Out of the Blue Drill Hall host a student-led pop-up art sale by emerging artists.
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The Loft Party Leith Presents Michael Gray
9th May
Experience the music of DJ and music producer, Michael Gray at Port of Leith Distillery.
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Free Highland Games Experience
9th May
Toss the caber, throw a hammer, or take on the tug o’ war at a free Highland Games experience.
Runners running through a sunny wooded area.
MYPAS Bluebell Trail Run
10th May
Run the 5K or 10K trail, or Junior 1K and help to raise funds for MYPAS.
3 people in kilts playing the bagpipes.
Edinburgh Tradfest
1st May - 11th May
Showcasing the best in traditional arts, Edinburgh Tradfest’s 2026 programme features traditional music, film, storytelling, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events.
6 people wearing different country's national dress.
Cultural Heritage Live: Gyle Centre
11th May
This vibrant celebration marks the opening of Cultural Heritage Month 2026, a new UK-wide initiative bringing people together to celebrate culture, identity and community through fashion, arts and storytelling.
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Patrick Henry College Choir
12th May
The Patrick Henry College Choir perform a free lunchtime concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral.
4 musicians in green suits performing in front of a camera.
Queer As Punk
13th May
Cinetopia:DOC in collaboration with Scottish Queer International Film Festival, present a Scottish preview of Queer As Punk at Edinburgh’s Filmhouse.
Yotties’ Week
11th May - 14th May
The Yotties return to The Royal Yacht Britannia to assist with maintenance and share their experiences of this former floating palace.
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Johnnie Walker Tasting Session
15th May
Join Malones Leith for a free tasting session with Johnnie Walker.
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Broadway Brunch
16th May
Step into the limelight with Broadway Brunch, Brewhemia’s razzle-dazzle new dining spectacular.
3 young girls, 2 wearing kilts, dancing in a circle.
European Communities Day
16th May
Join Out of the Blue for a free celebration of Edinburgh's vibrant and diverse European communities.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Exterior on the Royal Mile
Workshop: Dementia-Inclusive Storytelling
16th May
This workshop gives you the tools to ensure your creative event is dementia inclusive.

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