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Friday 16th to Monday 19th Jan
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This Weekend’s Edinburgh Events
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Friday
5 events
Tour / Walking
LGBTQ Tour
Pay what you think it’s worth walking tour covering Edinburgh’s LGBTQ history. Part of the proceeds support LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
Workshop
Style Confidence Workshop
A practical style workshop focused on confidence and self expression. Includes body shape guidance, colour tips, a personal style questionnaire and moodboard activity.
Music / Dance
Edinburgh Jazz ‘n Jive Club
Live jazz and swing night with a big dance floor and an inclusive “just ask” culture. Everyone welcome, including people coming solo.
Comedy
Family / Hands-On
Spring Term, Teen Art Club 2
Teen art club with weekly creative tasks and space to develop your own projects in drawing, painting and mixed media. Currently fully booked, join the waiting list.
Saturday
13 events
Markets
Castle Terrace Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with seasonal local produce, street food, coffee and live music under the castle ramparts.
Family / Hands On
Kids Art Classes
Weekly kids art workshop covering drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and more in a friendly environment.
Workshop
Fashion Drawing for Beginners
Beginner friendly fashion illustration workshop focused on mark making, fabrics and surface texture. Materials included.
Workshop
Textured Silver Ring Workshop
Half day beginner jewellery workshop where you make and finish your own textured silver band ring.
Outdoors / Nature
Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walks
Guided weekend walk with Garden Guides to explore the snowdrop collection and early spring highlights. Advance booking recommended.
Outdoors / Active
Cammo Estate Orienteering Event
Local orienteering event in parkland and woodland with beginner friendly courses and help available. Dogs on a lead welcome.
Exhibition
KAZrobertson Jewellery Spotlight
Spotlight featuring bold, colourful handmade jewellery by KAZrobertson, plus other makers and exhibitions in Coburg House.
Music / Classical
Scottish Ensemble: Musical Encounters
An afternoon concert celebrating string music and collaborative performance with Scottish Ensemble and young players.
Workshop / Date Night
Paint & Sip: Edinburgh Highstreet
Guided painting session with all materials included. Prosecco included and BYOB welcome.
Music
Vinyl Listening Sessions 03: Protest Songs
A themed vinyl listening session led by Mark Quinn in the Pianodrome’s in the round venue. This edition explores the tradition of protest music and the stories behind the songs.
Comedy
Robin Morgan: Let’s Overshare!
Standup from Robin Morgan with fast jokes and personal stories in a brand new show.
Music / Nightlife
Musical Theatre Raves: Edinburgh 2026
Late night musical theatre party with big show tunes, singalongs and a packed dancefloor.
Exhibition
SMALL PAINTINGS 2026
Annual small paintings exhibition with over 500 original works by gallery artists and new exhibitors. Online private view starts Friday 16 Jan from 6pm.
Sunday
8 events
Workshop / Wellness
Your Body’s Foundations
A movement and anatomy workshop focused on deep structural musculature and myofascial tissues. Good for anyone dealing with stiffness, or anyone who wants to feel stronger and move with more ease.
Wellness / Workshop
Taster Day 2026
A taster day with short sessions from local practitioners, including training circuits, soundbath relaxation, breath and pelvic floor work, and an introduction to dramatherapy.
Outdoors / Nature
Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walks
Guided weekend walk with Garden Guides to explore the snowdrop collection and early spring highlights. Advance booking recommended.
Event
The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show
Wedding planning show with suppliers and inspiration for couples.
Workshop
Harris Tweed Coin Purse Workshop
One day workshop to make a credit card and coin purse using upcycled vintage Harris Tweed. Best for confident machine sewers.
Outdoors / Nature
Trees in Winter
Free ranger led walk to learn how to identify trees in winter around Linlithgow Peel and Loch. Booking essential.
Workshop
Make your Own Macrame Bag
Two hour workshop to make a macrame market bag. All materials included and you take your bag home.
Piedmont Wine Tasting
A guided tasting featuring six Langhe wines with Piedmontese nibbles like truffle oil, hazelnuts and bresaola. Hosted by a Langhe Wine Ambassador.
Monday
1 event
Workshop
Intermediate Sewing, 2 Week Evening Class
Two week class for people who have done a beginner sewing class and want to level up. You will make a lined wash bag with a zip.
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