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What’s On Guide Edinburgh April 2027
April is a fairly cool spring month in Edinburgh, with an average temperature of 7°C. In addition to the festivals, markets, exhibitions and other events listed below, there are a great many attractions to discover. Try a city bus tour if you want to cover all the main sights in one day. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in April 2027…
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Music, theatre and comedy
- Jesus Christ Superstar, Edinburgh Playhouse, 30 Mar – 3 Apr
- Björn Again, Usher Hall, 3 Apr
- Fisherman’s Friends, Queen’s Hall, 3 Apr
- The Mousetrap, Edinburgh Playhouse, 5 – 10 Apr
- Dianne And Vito In Business, Usher Hall, 9 Apr
- CATS, Edinburgh Playhouse, 20 – 24 Apr
- Disney Princess: The Concert, Edinburgh Playhouse, 30 Apr
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh International Harp Festival, George Watson’s College, 2 – 6 Apr
- Edinburgh Science Festival, various venues, 3 – 18 Apr
- TradFest Edinburgh, various venues, 30 Apr – 10 May
- Beltane Fire Festival, TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
- Botanics Easter Trail, TBC
- 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 Careers Fair, TBC
- Castle St Fair, 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
- 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
- Scottish Portrait Awards 2026, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 28 Nov – 11 Apr
Sport and fundraising events
- Scottish Kilomathon, various routes, 4 Apr
- Race The Tram! TBC
Popular attractions this month
- National Museum of Scotland, displaying over 8000 world treasures in its packed galleries
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Royal Mile, famous and historic cobbled street leading from the castle to the palace
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
- The Scotch Whisky Experience, an introduction to the world of whisky in Edinburgh
- Princes Street Gardens, beautiful public park area beneath Edinburgh Castle
- Scott Monument, a Victorian tower, dedicated to the Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- Dean Village, picturesque area of Edinburgh by the Water Of Leith
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, beautiful botanical garden stretching over 70 acres
- 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
