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What’s On Guide Edinburgh April 2026
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 2026…
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Music, theatre and comedy
- Ellen Kent The Farewell Tour: Carmen, Edinburgh Playhouse, 2 Apr
- Ellen Kent The Farewell Tour: Madama Butterfly, Edinburgh Playhouse, 2 Apr
- Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy! Queen’s Hall, 3 Apr
- Echo and The Bunnymen: More Songs To Learn and Sing, Usher Hall, 3 Apr
- Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis, Assembly Roxy, 3 Apr
- Candlelight: Ed Sheeran and Coldplay Tribute, Assembly Roxy, 3 Apr
- Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Assembly Roxy, 4 Apr
- Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift, Assembly Roxy, 4 Apr
- Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Edinburgh Playhouse, 8 Apr
- The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Edinburgh Playhouse, 9 Apr
- Russell Howard: Don’t Tell The Algorithm, Edinburgh Playhouse, 11 Apr
- You’re Dead To Me: Live Tour, Queen’s Hall, 12 Apr
- Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Edinburgh Playhouse, 14 – 18 Apr
- Alfie Boe, Usher Hall, 18 Apr
- Paul Carrack In Concert, Edinburgh Playhouse, 19 Apr
- Aljaz & Janette: Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Usher Hall, 19 Apr
- Haydn Trio by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 20 Apr
- Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert, Usher Hall, 21 Apr
- Gravity, Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker, Edinburgh Playhouse, 23 Apr
- Sue, Matt & Phil Live! The Reunion Tour, Edinburgh Playhouse, 24 Apr
- Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 24 Apr
- Mozart Concertos by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 25 Apr
- Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens, Edinburgh Playhouse, 25 Apr
- Ludovico Einaudi, Usher Hall, 25 Apr
- Scotland Calling 2026, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 25 Apr
- Diversity: Soul 2026, Edinburgh Playhouse, 26 Apr
- Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour Around The World, Usher Hall, 26 Apr
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh Science Festival, various venues, 4 – 19 Apr
- Edinburgh International Harp Festival, George Watson’s College, 10 – 14 Apr
- Beltane Fire Festival, TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
- Edinburgh Ceilidh Club, various venues, 7, 10, 14, 21 & 28 Apr
- Botanics Easter Trail, 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, Assembly Rooms, 23 Apr
- Castle St Fair, Castle Street, 4 – 12 Apr
- Ocean Terminal Market, Ocean Terminal, 4 – 5 Apr
- Edinburgh Flea Market, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 25 Apr
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- Maps: Memories from the Second World War, National Museum of Scotland, until 4 Oct
- Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000, City Art Centre, 17 May – 19 Apr
- Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture, City Art Centre, 13 Sep – 31 May
- Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 18 Oct – 19 Apr
- Michael Fullerton, City Art Centre, 22 Nov – 12 Apr
- Drawing on Style: Original Fashion Illustration, Dovecot Studios, 10 Jan – 11 Apr
- Giants, National Museum of Scotland, 31 Jan – 14 Sep
- The Biba Story: 1964–1975, Dovecot Studios, 6 Feb – 27 Jun
- David Remfry: In Residence, Dovecot Studios, 21 Feb – 13 Jun
- The Dead Don’t Go Until We Do, Talbot Rice Gallery, 7 Mar – 10 May
- Joan Eardley: The Nature of Painting, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 2 Apr – 28 Jun
- The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, King’s Gallery, 24 Apr – 6 Dec
Sport and fundraising events
- Race The Tram! 2026, various starting points, 26 Apr
Most viewed attractions listings in April
- Portobello, sandy Edinburgh seaside spot, perfect for walks and relaxation
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- Cramond Island & Beach, picturesque village in Edinburgh with beach and historic island
- Circus Lane, charming cobbled street in Edinburgh, lined with quaint cottages
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
- Pentland Hills, scenic trails, rolling landscapes and outdoor adventures
- The Meadows, green space with tree-lined paths, great for relaxing and playing sport
- Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main shopping street with iconic views of the castle
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark 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
