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What’s On Guide Edinburgh January 2027
January is the coldest winter month in Edinburgh. The average temperature is 3°C. It starts with our world famous Hogmanay celebrations to see in the new year. Burn’s Night is another highlight, where we honour the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns, author of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in January 2027.
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Music, theatre and comedy
- King’s Panto: The Adventures of Pinocchio, King’s Theatre, 28 Nov – 17 Jan
- Back to the Future: The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse, 2 Dec – 2 Jan
- Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life, Edinburgh Playhouse, 9 – 10 Jan
- Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence, Edinburgh Playhouse, 12 – 13 Jan
- Varna International Ballet, Edinburgh Playhouse, 14 – 16 Jan
- Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande, St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 16 Jan
- Billy Elliot The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse, 19 Jan – 6 Feb
- The Classic Rock Show, Usher Hall, 21 Jan
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, various venues, 29 Dec – 1 Jan
- Giant Lanterns, Edinburgh Zoo, 13 Nov – 21 Feb
- Edinburgh’s Christmas, various venues, 14 Nov – 3 Jan
- Castle of Light, TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
- Titanic Exhibition, Royal Highland Centre, 28 Nov – 14 Feb
- Edinburgh Ceilidh Club, TBC
Markets and fairs
- Edinburgh Farmers Market, Castle Terrace, most Sats
- Grassmarket Weekly Market, Grassmarket, most Sats
- Leith Market, Dock Place, most Sats
- Edinburgh Car Boot Sale, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, selected Sats & Suns
- Stockbridge Market, Saunders Street, most Suns
- Edinburgh Street Food, Leith Street, most days
- Tron Kirk Market, Tron Kirk on Royal Mile, most days
- The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show, Assembly Rooms, 17 Jan
- Traditional Christmas Markets, TBC
- Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
- Arts Boutique, TBC
Museum and gallery exhibitions
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
- Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, Dovecot Studios, 18 Jul – 9 Jan
- Gwen John: Strange Beauties, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 1 Aug – 4 Jan
- Beyond Bayeux: Tapestry Now, Dovecot Studios, 23 Oct – 21 Mar
- Ade Adesina: Bard, City Art Centre, 7 Nov – 11 Apr
- Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire, National Museum of Scotland, 14 Nov – 18 Apr
- Kenneth Dingwall: Being, City Art Centre, 21 Nov – 7 Mar
- Scottish Portrait Awards 2026, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 28 Nov – 11 Apr
Popular attractions this month
- Royal Mile, famous and historic cobbled street leading from the castle to the palace
- National Museum of Scotland, displaying over 8000 world treasures in its packed galleries
- The Scotch Whisky Experience, an introduction to the world of whisky in Edinburgh
- Mercat Tours, themed underground and overground tours of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Royal Yacht Britannia, floating palace used by the royal family for over 44 years
- Surgeons Hall Museums, exploring the history of pathology, surgery and dentistry
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark history
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, family-friendly day out full of tricks and illusions
- View more attractions…
See also
- Virtual tours, take a look around Edinburgh from the comfort of home
- Q&As, a few questions answered about Edinburgh and Scotland
