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What’s On Guide Edinburgh February 2027
February is a cold winter month in Edinburgh, with an average temperature of 4°C. There are many fantastic attractions to enjoy, from the ancient Edinburgh Castle which dates from the 12th century, to the National Museum of Scotland with over 8000 treasures to discover. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in February 2027.
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Music, theatre and comedy
- Billy Elliot The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse, 19 Jan – 6 Feb
- Legend Of Korra In Concert, Usher Hall, 3 Feb
- Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi, St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 6 Feb
- Simon Brodkin: Unleashed, Edinburgh Playhouse, 12 Feb
- Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell, Festival Theatre, 14 Feb
- Burlesque The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse, 16 – 27 Feb
- Sonic Live In Concert, Usher Hall, 18 Feb
- Twilight: New Moon In Concert, Usher Hall, 20 Feb
- Sienna Spiro, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 22 – 23 Feb
- Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog, Usher Hall, 25 Feb
Festivals and special events
- Giant Lanterns, Edinburgh Zoo, 13 Nov – 21 Feb
- Edinburgh International Improv Festival, various venues, 4 – 7 Feb
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, every Sat
- Grassmarket Weekly Market, Grassmarket, every Sat
- Leith Market, Dock Place, every Sat
- Edinburgh Car Boot Sale, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, every Sat & Sun
- Stockbridge Market, Saunders Street, every Sun
- Edinburgh Street Food, Leith Street, every day
- Tron Kirk Market, Tron Kirk on Royal Mile, every day
- Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, TBC
- Ocean Terminal Market, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market,TBC
- Arts Boutique, TBC
Museum and gallery exhibitions
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
- 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
Sport and fundraising events
- The Innocent Half, TBC
Popular attractions this month
- Old Town, oldest part of the city, full of historic sites and landmarks
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Scott Monument, a Victorian tower, dedicated to the Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott
- St Giles’ Cathedral, large church on the Royal Mile with ornate Gothic features
- The Chocolatarium, taking you through the chocolate-making process, from cacao bean to chocolate bar
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- Museum of Childhood, a large collection of toys and games from the 18th to the 21st century
- Edinburgh Gin Distillery, learn about the history of gin and the science of distillation
- Victoria Street, a unique, curved Edinburgh street with colourful shop fronts
- Ghost Bus, spooky tours of Edinburgh by bus, sharing haunted stories and history
- 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
