Latest Events in Edinburgh(January Updated)

Founded in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival is a world-class performing arts event and an annual gathering for people from all over the world. Upholding excellence and innovation, the festival lasts for three weeks each August, bringing together top performers and groups in dance, opera, music, and theatre, making Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, a world-class performing arts event and an annual gathering for people from all over the world. Each year, the Edinburgh International Festival team searches the globe for the most dynamic and creative artists of our time. Together, they create unique collaborative projects, world premieres, fresh interpretations of classic works, critically acclaimed productions, and more… all designed to attract, amaze, and entertain audiences from around the world. All of this takes place in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland.

Conceived by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.This exhibition will bring together works by renowned photographers such as Vanley Burke, John Deakin, Fay Godwin, Edith Tudor-Hart, David Hurn, Tish Murtha, Humphrey Spender, and Paul Trevor, alongside lesser-known photographers who documented these powerful stories. Drawing photographs from various archives, collections and image libraries, McQueen has deliberately focused on moments captured before digital cameras became commonplace.

Edinburgh Christmas, located in Edinburgh's historic city center, is the perfect place for the whole family to celebrate the holidays this winter! Edinburgh Christmas transforms its beautiful city center into a festive paradise, bringing joy to the whole family with traditional Christmas markets, amusement park rides, exciting outdoor performances, delicious food and drinks, and much more. We can't wait to see you all again this year!

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This winter, art lovers will enjoy a spectacular seasonal feast, with the opportunity to experience not one, but two stunning multimedia experiences. In this immersive Impressionist extravaganza, cutting-edge technology breathes new life into more than 400 canvases by the legendary French painter, taking visitors on a spectacular and unforgettable audiovisual journey through his captivating and colorful world.

Burns Night, also known as Robert Burns Night or Robert Burns Day, is a festival dedicated to the life and poetry of the Scottish national poet Robert Burns. This annual event takes place on January 25th, the poet's birthday, and features traditional Scottish customs, poetry readings, musical performances, and a special meal. Burns Night is a cultural celebration in Scotland, dedicated to commemorating Robert Burns, one of Scotland's most famous poets. Activities typically include readings of Burns' poetry, singing Scottish songs, enjoying Scottish cuisine, and tasting whisky.

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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.

The Cold War was a 40-year nuclear stand-off between the USA and the Soviet Union after the Second World War. Scotland’s unique landscape provided a useful base for Allied military preparations and research. The impact of the war still lingers in Scottish politics, culture and memory. Scots played an active role in the global conflict as soldiers within intelligence services and as part of voluntary civil defences. The exhibition will draw on Scotland’s rich history of Cold War-era protest and activism. Cold War Scotland is an output of Materialising the Cold War, a collaborative research project between National Museums Scotland and the University of Stirling. The project explores how the Cold War heritage is represented and how museums can adapt to tell this story in future. Materialising the Cold War is funded by a major grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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.