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What’s On Guide Edinburgh August 2027
August is Edinburgh’s sunniest summer month, with average temperatures around a pleasant 15°C, although wind and rain can still make an appearance. This is the height of festival season, when Edinburgh bustles with visitors from around the world. The city hosts some of its most iconic events during this month, including the world-renowned Edinburgh International Festival, Festival Fringe and Royal Military Tattoo.
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Museum and gallery exhibitions
- Hairspray, Edinburgh Playhouse, 27 Jul – 1 Aug
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh International Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe, TBC
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo, TBC
- Edinburgh Foodies Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh International Film Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh Art Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh International Book Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh International Television Festival, TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
Markets and fairs
- Arts Boutique, Summerhall, every Wed to 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
- West End Fair, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
Museum and gallery exhibitions
- Events TBC
Sport and fundraising events
- Events TBC
Popular attractions this month
- Royal Mile, famous and historic cobbled street leading from the castle to the palace
- Calton Hill, iconic hill with stunning views and a collection of landmarks and monuments
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, grand palace and official residence of the king in Scotland
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- National Museum of Scotland, displaying over 8000 world treasures in its packed galleries
- Royal Yacht Britannia, floating palace used by the royal family for over 44 years
- Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, family-friendly day out full of tricks and illusions
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, beautiful botanical garden stretching over 70 acres
- Dynamic Earth, an interactive journey through the past, present and future of our planet
- Victoria Street, a unique, curved Edinburgh street with colourful shop fronts
- 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
