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What’s On Guide Edinburgh July 2025
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 2025.
All details given here are subject to change, and no tickets are sold on this website. Please contact the event organisers directly for the most up-to-date information and ticket sales.
Music, theatre and comedy
- Dear Evan Hansen, Edinburgh Playhouse, 1 – 5 Jul
- The Teskey Brothers, Usher Hall, 1 Jul
- Kaiser Chiefs, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 4 Jul
- Music From the Movies by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 4 Jul
- Marti Pellow, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 5 Jul
- Ludovico Einaudi, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 10 Jul
- Il Divo, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 12 Jul
- Harry Potter in Concert, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, 13 Jul
- Sparks: Mad Tour, Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 Jul
- Alice Cooper, Edinburgh Playhouse, 23 Jul
- The Dinosaur That Pooped, Edinburgh Playhouse, 24 Jul
- Chopin by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 25 Jul
- A Night at The Opera by Candlelight, St Giles’ Cathedral, 26 Jul
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, various venues, 11 – 20 Jul
- UK Pipe Band Championships, Royal Highland Centre, 12 Jul
- Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival, George Square Gardens, 18 – 27 Jul
- Scottish Festival of Motoring, Royal Highland Centre, 20 Jul
- The Garden Party, Royal Highland Centre, 26 – 27 Jul
Activities, tours and experiences
- Edinburgh Ceilidh Club, various venues, 4, 8 & 15 Jul
- SuperCar Driving Experience, Royal Highland Centre, 26 – 27 Jul
- Silent Disco Adventure Tour, city centre route, selected dates
- Gin Tour and Tasting, Lind & Lime Distillery, selected dates
- Hidden & Haunted Ghost Tour, Blair Street Vaults, selected dates
- Gory Stories: The Kids Tour, city centre, selected dates
- Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience, city centre, selected dates
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, city centre, selected dates
- Historical Walking Tour, city centre, selected dates
- The Mountebank Comedy Walk, Monkey Barrel Comedy, selected dates
- Distillery Tour, Holyrood Distillery, selected dates
- Luxury Whisky Tasting, Underground Vaults, selected dates
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, O2 Academy, 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
- Craft & Flea Market, Assembly Rooms, 6 Jul
- Castle St Fair, Castle Street, 7 – 13 Jul
- Edinburgh Flea Market, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 26 Jul
- The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show, Royal Highland Centre, 26 – 27 Jul
- West End Fair, St John’s Church, 28 Jul – 24 Aug
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- Disrupting the Narrative, The Writers’ Museum, until 23 Aug
- Bruce McLean: I Want My Crown, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, until 23 Nov
- Cold War Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, until 4 Jan
- Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography, King’s Gallery, 28 Feb – 7 Sep
- Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books, Museum of Edinburgh, 19 Apr – 8 Sep
- The World of King James VI and I, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 26 Apr – 14 Sep
- Your Art World, Scottish National Gallery, 10 May – 2 Nov
- Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000, City Art Centre, 17 May, 12 Oct
- Linder: Danger Came Smiling (age 16+), Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 23 May – 19 Oct
- Doug Cocker: Threads, Dovecot Studios, 24 May – 19 Jul
- John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture, City Art Centre, 31 May – 28 Sep
- Mercedes Azpilicueta: Fire on the Mountain, Light on the Hill, Collective, 20 Jun – 7 Sep
- Resistance, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 21 Jun – 4 Jan
- Wael Shawky, Talbot Rice Gallery, 28 Jun – 28 Sep
- Monkeys: Our Primate Family, National Museum of Scotland, 28 Jun – 30 Nov
- IKEA: Magical Patterns, Dovecot Studios, 18 Jul – 17 Jan
- Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years, Royal Scottish Academy, 26 Jul – 2 Nov
Most viewed attractions listings in July
- Pentland Hills, scenic trails, rolling landscapes and outdoor adventures
- Portobello Beach, sandy Edinburgh seaside spot, perfect for walks and relaxation
- Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main shopping street with iconic views of the castle
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
- Princes Street Gardens, public park in Edinburgh, nestled beneath the castle
- The Royal Mile, historic Edinburgh street, connecting the castle and palace
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark history
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- John Knox House, one of the oldest buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
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See also
- Where to stay, some Edinburgh hotel, guest house and apartment options
- Virtual tours, take a look around Edinburgh from the comfort of home
- Q&As, a few questions answered about Edinburgh and Scotland