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What’s On Guide Edinburgh July 2027
July is the hottest summer month in Edinburgh, with an average temperature of 15°C. There are lots of great events to enjoy, including the start of the summer festivals with Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. There is also a spectacular Carnival each July, which parades along Princes Street. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in July 2027.
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Music, theatre and comedy
- Rumours of Fleetwood Mac: 50th Anniversary Tour, Usher Hall, 3 Jul
- Hairspray, Edinburgh Playhouse, 27 Jul – 1 Aug
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, various venues, 16 – 25 Jul
- Edinburgh Festival Carnival, TBC
- Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival, TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
Markets and fairs
- Arts Boutique, Summerhall, every Wed – Sun
- 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
- Ocean Terminal Market, TBC
- Castle St Fair, TBC
- Craft & Flea Market, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
Museum and gallery exhibitions
- Events TBC
Sport and fundraising events
Popular attractions this month
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
- Princes Street Gardens, beautiful public park area beneath Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Dean Village, picturesque area of Edinburgh by the Water Of Leith
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- The Meadows, green space with tree-lined paths, great for relaxing and playing sport
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- Portobello, sandy Edinburgh seaside spot, perfect for walks and relaxation
- National Museum of Scotland, displaying over 8000 world treasures in its packed galleries
- Stockbridge, area known for cafés, independent shops and its Sunday market
- 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
