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What’s On Guide Edinburgh July 2026
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 2026.
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Music, theatre and comedy
- The Divine Comedy, Usher Hall, 3 Jul
- An Evening with David Sedaris, Usher Hall, 4 Jul
- Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Usher Hall, 5 Jul
- Callum Beattie, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 10 Jul
- Garbage, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 11 Jul
- Critical Role Live, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 12 Jul
- James Taylor, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 14 Jul
- Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf, Edinburgh Playhouse, 15 Jul
- Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary, Edinburgh Playhouse, 16-19 Jul
- Deacon Blue, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 17 Jul
- Snow Patrol, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 18 Jul
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 19 Jul
- The Trout Quintet by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 20 Jul
- David Byrne, Edinburgh Playhouse, 20 – 22 Jul
- Charlie Puth: Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, Usher Hall, 21 Jul
- Mozart Piano Sonatas by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 24 Jul
- A Night at The Opera by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 24 Jul
- Luke Combs, Murrayfield, 24 – 25 Jul
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, various venues, 17 – 26 Jul
- Edinburgh Festival Carnival, West Princes Street Gardens, 19 Jul
- Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival, TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
- Edinburgh Ceilidh Club, various venues, 7, 10 & 14 Jul
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
- Ocean Terminal Market, Ocean Terminal, 4 – 5 Jul
- Castle St Fair, Castle Street, 6 – 12 Jul
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- Maps: Memories from the Second World War, National Museum of Scotland, until 4 Oct
- Giants, National Museum of Scotland, 31 Jan – 14 Sep
- The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, King’s Gallery, 24 Apr – 6 Dec
- Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, City Art Centre, 16 May – 4 Oct
- Wendy McMurdo: The Digital Mirror, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 30 May – 25 Oct
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
- Anne Hardy, Talbot Rice Gallery, 27 Jun – 27 Sep
- Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, Dovecot Studios, 18 Jul – 9 Jan
Sport and fundraising events
- Seven Hills of Edinburgh, starts Calton Hill, 5 Jul
Most viewed attractions listings in July
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- Portobello, sandy Edinburgh seaside spot, perfect for walks and relaxation
- Cramond, picturesque village in Edinburgh with beach and historic island
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- Pentland Hills, scenic trails, rolling landscapes and outdoor adventures
- Dean Village, picturesque area of Edinburgh by the Water Of Leith
- Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main shopping street with iconic views of the castle
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark history
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
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See also
- Virtual tours, take a look around Edinburgh from the comfort of home
- Q&As, a few questions answered about Edinburgh and Scotland
