
First stage of the 2027 Tour de France, starting at Edinburgh Castle and finishing at Carlisle Castle, with the Côte de Melrose.

Opening ceremony of the 114th Tour de France at Edinburgh Castle, with a show by the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the riders' route through the city.

Sam Fender plays Murrayfield Stadium on his Proper Massive Stadium Tour, with support from Wunderhorse and themed hospitality experiences.

The 10th anniversary tour of the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie, with an all-star cast, telling the true story of drag queen Jamie New.

Scottish Premiership Edinburgh derby between Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian at Tynecastle Park on Boxing Day.

World stage premiere of the psychological thriller based on the novel by S.J. Watson, starring Giovanna Fletcher.

The hit musical Mean Girls brings the wit and heart of Tina Fey's 2000s film to the stage, following Cady Heron as she navigates high school social dynamics.

Scottish Ballet's playful and gender-fluid retelling of the Cinderella story, set in a family-run emporium at the turn of the 20th century.

A powerful historical drama set in Tudor England, following Sir Thomas More as he faces a moral crisis under King Henry VIII.

The hit musical brings the iconic film to life, following Baby and Johnny as they fall in love during a summer at a resort, with performances of classic songs.

A fast-paced, hilarious new musical about the secret mission that won World War II, set in 1943.

The Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat returns to the King's Theatre for a second run, telling the true story of the secret mission that helped win World War II.

Scottish Premiership football match between Hearts and Celtic at Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh.

Scottish Opera's new co-production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, directed by Daisy Evans, reimagining the classic opera as a journey through memory and identity.

A homecoming pantomime celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre, featuring music, magic and fun suitable for all ages.

Scotland host Wales at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in the Six Nations 2027 rugby championship, with hospitality packages available.

A chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic ghost story, adapted for the stage by Stef Smith and directed by Martin Constantine.

Stage musical adaptation of the 1985 film, with Roger Bart as Doc Brown and Axel Duffy as Marty McFly, at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Rugby union Nations Championship match between Scotland and New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

A new staging of Agatha Christie's mystery with Hercule Poirot, directed by Lucy Bailey, exploring a family's struggle with nostalgia and the future.

Underworld play Princes Street Gardens West for their Edinburgh Hogmanay debut, with a live performance of 'Born Slippy (Nuxx)' for the New Year's countdown.

Scotland host Japan in the November round of the Rugby World Cup Nations Championship at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

The wickedly funny musical Heathers arrives in Edinburgh for one week only as part of its UK & Ireland tour.

A new stage adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel, following Winston and Julia as they rebel against an all-powerful Party in a world of surveillance and fear.

Scotland host Australia in the Nations Championship 2026 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

The theatrical world premiere of the beloved ITV detective series, bringing the wit and suspense of Midsomer Murders to the stage.

A raw, visceral Rambert dance production inspired by Russell T Davies' landmark series, exploring identity and connection against the backdrop of the 1980s AIDS crisis.

Northern Ballet brings to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister, the 19th-century Yorkshire diarist and lesbian pioneer, through a narrative ballet co-produced with the Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

Olivier Award-winning comedy musical adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, with pop classics.
Bill Bailey returns to the stage with 'Vaudevillean', a show billed as a celebration of comedy, songs and multifarious skills that draws on the tradition of vaudeville.

Scottish Ballet's dramatic two-act reimagining of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's celebrated masterpiece Mayerling, set in Vienna in 1889.

Nine-day festival of children's theatre and dance across Edinburgh, with a free Family Day of pop-up performances at the National Museum of Scotland.

The UK's largest science festival, with talks, demonstrations, hands-on workshops and exhibitions across Edinburgh under the theme 'Dreamers'.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra welcomes in 2027 with a lavish traditional Viennese New Year celebration featuring waltzes, gallops and polkas.

City-wide celebration of visual art with more than 40 exhibitions across Edinburgh's galleries, museums and artist-run spaces.

Tilda Swinton returns to the stage as Ella/Max in Manfred Karge's Man to Man, a powerful play set in 1930s Germany.

Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Rangers FC at Easter Road Stadium.

A funny, poignant and celebratory play about the power Queen Elizabeth II wielded through her wardrobe, featuring Jane Asher and Laura Main.

A sell-out West End and international phenomenon brought directly from London with brand-new special effects, the stage version of Paranormal Activity is inspired by the iconic film series but tells a brand-new story live on stage.

Musical by Lee Hall with music by Elton John, directed by Stephen Daldry, about a boy who discovers ballet against the backdrop of the 1984-85 miners' strike.

Scotland host Italy at Murrayfield Stadium to open the 2027 Guinness Men's Six Nations and decide the Cuttitta Cup.

A circus spectacular re-imagining of Swan Lake by the Circa company, featuring acrobatics, aerials and humour.

Layton Williams takes to the stage for his nationwide tour marking the 20th anniversary of his stage debut, a whistle-stop musical tour of his career.

The world's greatest cabaret troupe return with a brand new show, presented by John Mackay and Sally Homer, featuring Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman.

Scottish Opera marks its centenary with David McVicar's production of Puccini's Turandot, sung in Italian with English supertitles.

A world-renowned storytelling festival with guest storytellers from across the globe, featuring the 'Bird and Beast' theme, folkloric exhibitions and community programmes.

The Wiggles bring their family arena tour, a show of music, lights and singalongs for all ages, to Usher Hall.

A hilarious family musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey, following the adventures of the crime-biting hero Dog Man.

Jack Whitehall returns to the arena circuit with his brand-new live show 'Bad Influence', following four consecutive sold-out arena tours and acclaimed specials.

Matthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller on its 2026 UK tour at the Festival Theatre, reimagining the 19th-century Spanish cigarette factory as a 1950s garage-diner.

Traditional Christmas market with Scottish makers and independent traders in East Princes Street Gardens, plus fairground rides in West Princes Street Gardens.

Stand-up comedy show Howling at the Moon by Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, a sell-out Fringe 2025 show now on his 2026 UK tour.

A smash-hit, tartan-clad musical celebrating the music, memories and passionate fandom of the Bay City Rollers.

A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres production of Crown of Blood, a Yoruba reimagining of Macbeth set in 19th-century Yorubaland.

UK tour night led by Robin Smith with Tubular Bells performed in full, extended sections of Tubular Bells II and III and Oldfield classics.

The Bohemians Lyric Opera Company bring their Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots to the King's Theatre.

Keyboardist Rick Wakeman plays his classic back catalogue with The English Rock Ensemble at the Usher Hall.

The Choir of King's College Cambridge, directed by Daniel Hyde, brings a festive programme of carols and seasonal favourites to the Usher Hall.

BetVictor Scottish Open, a stop on the World Snooker Tour and part of the BetVictor Home Nations Series, held at the Meadowbank Centre.

An inclusive, family-friendly theatre show about friendship and Christmas from the award-winning children's theatre company Frozen Charlotte.

Scottish Opera production of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, marking the 200th anniversary of the composer's death.

Immersive after-dark winter trail with more than 1,000 hand-crafted lanterns and walk-through planets in a space-safari theme.

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Samy Rachid with Rafał Blechacz at the piano, plays Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Thea Musgrave's Loch Ness.

The stars of the BBC sitcom Still Game return to the stage as their characters for a night of comedy, stories and a Q&A, billed as a Valentine's Day date night.

Delyana Lazarova conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with violinist Liya Petrova in Korngold's Violin Concerto, Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 3 and Debussy's 'Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune'.

São Paulo Dance Company brings its Brazilian Perspectives triple bill to the King's Theatre, featuring three powerful female voices from Brazil's contemporary dance scene.

International poetry and performance festival themed 'The Space Between', with opening night cabaret, a festival gig and three new poetry-led performance commissions.

30th edition of the Scots Fiddle Festival, with evening concerts, showcases, family events and ceilidh of traditional Scots fiddle music at The Pleasance.

A richly theatrical dance memoir by Marc Brew and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, exploring the life of a former ballet dancer who became a wheelchair user after a car crash.

Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong lead a live sing-along of traditional carols, modern festive favourites and seasonal classics.

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra plays the greatest hits of Coldplay and Queen with live vocalists at the Usher Hall.

A co-production of Shakespeare's tragic tale of forbidden love, directed by Chelsea Walker, presented at the Royal Lyceum Theatre.

A multi-sensory candlelight concert paying tribute to the music of ABBA and Queen, performed under the gentle glow of thousands of LED candles.

The critically-acclaimed tap dance show makes its Scottish premiere at the King's Theatre, blending explosive tap with urban jazz, live percussion and visual theatre.

The Muppets stage Disney's A Christmas Carol while an orchestra plays the score live to the film, on the UK tour stop at the Usher Hall.

Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies play The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on their Yuletide Ride tour.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth with soprano Sophie Bevan, plays Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony with Russian works by Lyadov and Mussorgsky.

The hilarious hit show about honoring a mate's last wish returns for its 10th anniversary tour, blending storytelling, music, comedy and an actual Viking helmet.

First UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning musical based on the 1985 film, directed by John Rando with music by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard.

The Jesus & Mary Chain and The Psychedelic Furs co-headline a double bill at the Usher Hall.

The Olivier Award-nominated musical, billed as 'the best pub in the world', on its first UK tour.

Annual free exhibition of 38 watercolours by J.M.W. Turner from the Vaughan bequest, shown once a year at the National Galleries of Scotland.

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending by candlelight at the historic St Giles' Cathedral.

A festive concert featuring West End singers and a live band performing Christmas favourites in a candlelit setting at The Assembly Rooms.

The London African Gospel Choir re-imagines Paul Simon's Graceland, marking its 40th anniversary with soaring voices and vibrant harmonies.

UEFA Europa League football match between Heart of Midlothian and FK Borac Čačak at Tynecastle Stadium.